Emperor Xue Ye personally mediated the conflict between Spirit Hall and Dugu Bo.
After explaining the whole story, Bibidong learned that Chrysanthemum Douluo had been rude in his visit. Knowing she was in the wrong, and with Lin Xiao willing to come on his own initiative and promising to treat Chrysanthemum Douluo's injuries,
her anger subsided.
Lin Xiao paid a visit to Bibidong in the Back Garden of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
...
Water Pavilion Terrace, with beaded curtains hanging.
Bibidong, wearing her Pope Robe, stood by the Pavilion, watching the swimming fish. From a distance, she exuded both power and elegance, looking quite normal.
But when a madwoman isn't acting crazy, everyone looks normal.
"Your Excellency, Lin Xiao requests an audience."
Guimei stepped forward and bowed to report.
Bibidong nodded. "Let him come up."
Initially, she became interested in Lin Xiao after intercepting Qian Renxue's letter. Later, she saw Lin Xiao's published books and vaguely seemed to see the spirited Yu Xiaogang from back then.
The curiosity in Bibidong's heart grew stronger.
In her imagination, she couldn't help but substitute Lin Xiao for Yu Xiaogang. It seemed that anyone who played with Martial Soul theory should be as rigid and dull as Yu Xiaogang, but with a radiant look when discussing Martial Soul theory.
How much of Xiaogang's charm could he have?
Not long after.
Lin Xiao quickly walked in and clasped his hands at Bibidong. "Lin Xiao greets the Pope."
"My teacher, Ye Qingxian, is currently treating Chrysanthemum Douluo, and the Antidote Pill has already been administered. It is said that it is better to resolve enmity than to create it. This misunderstanding was not intentional."
Bibidong considered giving Lin Xiao a stern warning first.
Therefore, without even turning her head, she said coldly:
"Did you write 'Critique of the Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls'?"
"Indeed."
"Grandmaster has been renowned in the Martial Soul theory world for twenty years. He is knowledgeable, talented, and insightful. You are just a young man, how dare you question his theories? You even directly stated that Grandmaster's Martial Soul theory is garbage!"
At the end, Bibidong, thinking of her past relationship with Yu Xiaogang, her voice faintly contained anger, and she turned her head indignantly.
But she saw a young man with Red Maple colored hair simply tied up, his eyebrows and eyes like distant mountains and clouds, his face like a Goddess of Beauty descended from the heavens, his whole temperament clean and clear.
Bibidong was stunned.
This was nothing like Yu Xiaogang!
In terms of appearance alone, Yu Xiaogang wasn't even qualified to carry Lin Xiao's shoes!
Being so handsome, he should be surrounded by circles of young girls, yet he still has the mind to study Martial Soul theory?
Lin Xiao looked directly at Bibidong, seeing her delicate face, picturesque eyebrows, and awe-inspiring aura, and thought to himself:
Is this Bibidong? Just as I imagined.
Facing Bibidong's questioning, Lin Xiao not only didn't panic, but felt even more secure.
He even found it a bit funny:
If Bibidong had pressed me about Dugu Bo seriously injuring Yue Guan, or subtly tried to learn more about me, I would have thought more of her. Who would have thought that her love-struck brain would take over and she'd be sticking up for her old flame, Yu Xiaogang?
Even as an opponent, Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel amused.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's injury was truly undeserved!
His mood instantly relaxed.
If the person in front of him was the Spirit Hall Pope with immense power, Lin Xiao would still need to be cautious, but now she was just a woman with her head clouded by love!
Lin Xiao could manipulate her at will!
Next, Lin Xiao only wanted to strategize.
He wanted to shift Bibidong's attention away from himself, away from Dugu Bo, and make Bibidong get caught up in the internal conflict of love and relationships!
Let her torment Yu Xiaogang!
Lin Xiao raised his head, his eyes clear and neither servile nor arrogant, and said:
"Yu Xiaogang is a fraud who deceives the world! How can he be called Grandmaster?"
Before Bibidong could get angry,
Lin Xiao took the initiative to retort, "The Martial Soul theories I listed are well-founded, and the eyes of Soul Masters are discerning. Do people agree with me or with Yu Xiaogang?"
"Yu Xiaogang's theories are nothing more than summarizing the data of predecessors, then engaging in armchair theorizing and reckless speculation!"
"Let's put that aside for now!"
"His personal morals are flawed, so how can he be called Grandmaster?"
The main event was here!
Bibidong's attention was indeed drawn, and she said angrily:
"Nonsense, even if Grandmaster's theories have some errors, you should just write your own. Why did you have to pull out Grandmaster's book as a typical example?"
"Now you're even slandering his personal morals!"
"If you can't give a reasonable explanation, you'll be disrespecting Emperor Xue Ye, and I'll have to teach you a lesson!"
Lin Xiao sneered inwardly.
Next, let's see if you can hold it together!
Lin Xiao said:
"Yu Xiaogang had an affair with his cousin. Before he knew the truth, they were affectionate and made vows of eternal love, promising to never change their hearts, but in the end, he feared the opinions of the world and abandoned his lover!"
"Liu Erlong, as a woman, endured gossip and rumors, seeking only to be together forever; but Yu Xiaogang cared about his own face and reputation, and abandoned her for twenty years without saying goodbye!"
"Recently, Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong have reconnected, and the two of them are flirting again!"
"If he wanted to give Liu Erlong an explanation, he should be with Liu Erlong; if he was firm in his principles, he should have decisively rejected Liu Erlong!"
"But he chose to escape, wasting Liu Erlong's twenty years of youth! On one hand, he wanted to preserve his own face and reputation, and on the other hand, he remained entangled with Liu Erlong!"
"How can such a heartless and unrighteous man who trifles with women put his mind on academics? I don't think his Martial Soul theory is professional!"
Lin Xiao seemed to be arguing that Yu Xiaogang's Martial Soul theory was unprofessional.
But in reality, he was gossiping with Bibidong about Yu Xiaogang's private affairs.
Unsurprisingly, the Pope Your Excellency's mind was completely devoid of any thoughts of probing Lin Xiao or seeking revenge for her subordinate, Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Lovelorn mode, activated!
Lin Xiao pressed the power button hard!
Dong Jie, just obediently go and tear at Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong!
Bibidong's lips trembled, her expression management failing.
She exclaimed:
"How could it be? He clearly said he only loved..."
Bibidong was about to say that Yu Xiaogang had sworn that he would only love her alone in this life, but considering Lin Xiao was still present, she forcefully held it back.
She was somewhat distraught at this time, and could only force a smile and say:
"What you say is ridiculous."
"It's just love between a man and a woman, a trivial matter."
Lin Xiao said in surprise:
"Is that so? It seems I've been overthinking it."
"But I see that Grandmaster has indeed been living a very comfortable life recently, perhaps he no longer cares about the Martial Soul theory, no, according to his face-saving and woman-loving personality, he should be very anxious at this time."
"Fortunately, Liu Erlong is by his side, the two of them saying intimate words to each other, being lovey-dovey must be extremely happy!"
Lin Xiao sighed:
"I'm just curious, does Grandmaster truly like Liu Erlong, or does he simply admire vanity and enjoy the feeling of being worshiped by a woman?"
"Especially being worshiped by a woman with good talent and stronger cultivation, perhaps it can make up for his inner self."
"He clearly cares most about himself..."
"How much of his affection for Liu Erlong is real, and how much is fake? I hope it's real!"
A fatal blow!
Bibidong's face turned pale.
Although Lin Xiao was talking about Liu Erlong, what Bibidong heard and thought of was herself!
How much of Yu Xiaogang's feelings for her were real and how much were fake?
He swore an oath of eternal love, saying he would only love her, but in the blink of an eye, he got together with Liu Erlong. Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong were separated for more than ten years and dated for several years.
Calculating the time, he hooked up with Liu Erlong not long after breaking up with Bibidong!
If Yu Xiaogang's feelings for Liu Erlong are fake, how could his feelings for me be real?
If Yu Xiaogang's feelings for Liu Erlong are real, does that mean his feelings for me were fake?
Bibidong is about to put on her mask of pain!
Lin Xiao caught a glimpse of Bibidong's expression from the corner of his eye.
Knowing that she no longer had any interest in targeting him.
He sighed inwardly:
It's just a little hardship...
Grandmaster, oh Grandmaster, this is a great gift I'm giving you, no need to thank me.
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