Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 78: Bibi Dong Finally Sees Through Yu Xiaogang

To be honest, at this moment, Bibi Dong was feeling a bit nervous.

Although she had always believed Yu Xiaogang to be sincere, over time, she had noticed several flaws in his character.

Arrogance, shamelessness, narrow-mindedness, deep cunning…

The more she thought about it, the more startled she became. Only now did Bibi Dong realize just how many faults Yu Xiaogang possessed.

"No… it can't be… When Xiao Gang and I met, there couldn't have been any hidden motives. It was clearly me who was attracted to him and approached him first…"

Bibi Dong forced herself to stay calm. But as she watched Yu Xiaogang prepare to recount the story, she felt a strange unease, a growing fear of what she might hear next.

She had once defied the entire Spirit Hall to be with him, even ready to elope with him, because she had always believed it was her who had pursued him, not the other way around.

…

"Is it finally happening?"

Su Mo, who was cultivating in his room, suddenly perked up, pausing his practice.

He hadn't expected Flender and Yu Xiaogang to bring up this topic after drinking.

Though Su Mo didn't know exactly what had happened between Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong, he was fairly certain Yu Xiaogang had approached her with ulterior motives.

It wasn't hard to deduce.

With Yu Xiaogang's proud nature, he would never accept the flaws in his Martial Soul. When he found no solution within his own clan or elsewhere, he would have surely looked toward the Spirit Hall.

Yu Xiaogang must have approached Bibi Dong on purpose, but whether she knew this or not was uncertain.

Su Mo guessed Bibi Dong was likely unaware. If she had known, she wouldn't have fallen for someone with a hidden agenda.

"Whether it's true or not, her reaction will tell us soon enough…"

Su Mo focused his attention back on Yu Xiaogang, waiting to hear what he would say next.

…

Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang, already drunk, had no idea two people were secretly listening to his story.

Looking at Flender's expectant face, Yu Xiaogang's eyes filled with nostalgia as he slowly began his story.

"Flender, you know that because of the mutation, my Martial Soul was born with a flaw!"

"But as the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's leader, how could I resign myself to being a failure?"

"I have an eidetic memory and am smarter than anyone else. Why should I be a failure?"

"If my Martial Soul was born flawed, I just needed to find a way to compensate for it. It wouldn't be the first time a Spirit Master found a way to overcome their limitations!"

"If someone could do it, then so could I!"

"With this goal in mind, I poured over countless books. When I finished all the books in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I went to other clans. Thanks to my status, most were willing to grant me access to their libraries."

"But after I'd read through everything in the major clans, I still hadn't found a way to fix my Martial Soul's flaw."

"That's when I thought of the Spirit Hall, with its vast knowledge of Martial Souls."

"After some inquiries, I discovered that the Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden, now the Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, had immense talent, a pure heart, and—most importantly—a high regard for intelligence."

"Perhaps because of her extraordinary talent, she valued wisdom even more."

"That presented me with an opportunity."

"I deliberately went to a place where Bibi Dong often appeared, a spot where people would discuss and guess what spirit abilities would emerge from specific soul rings. I showcased my knowledge and intellect there."

"Sure enough, Bibi Dong became captivated by my intelligence and began to approach me."

"We eventually became friends, but I didn't immediately ask to see the Spirit Hall's library. Doing so would have made my intentions too obvious."

"Instead, I hinted subtly during our interactions…"

"Before long, the innocent Bibi Dong fell for it. Concerned I'd feel insecure, she encouraged me to pursue the path of a theoretical master and brought me into the Spirit Hall."

"She believed she was helping me out of kindness, not realizing that every step she took was part of my plan."

"Everything went smoothly, even better than I expected, as I eventually accepted Bibi Dong's confession."

…

Yu Xiaogang, reminiscing and even sounding somewhat proud, recounted his story with Bibi Dong.

Only in front of Flender would he dare to share such details. He would never mention this in front of Liu Erlong. And, fueled by the effects of alcohol, he let the story slip.

"Incredible, my Xiao Gang!"

"You're something else!"

True to form, after hearing the story, Flender didn't judge Yu Xiaogang harshly; instead, he gave him a thumbs-up and praised him enthusiastically.

"Haha…"

Seeing Flender's reaction, Yu Xiaogang laughed. He had shared the story with Flender, confident in his friend's reaction.

"Yu. Xiao. Gang."

However, watching Yu Xiaogang laugh in pride and satisfaction, Bibi Dong's eyes turned bloodshot, filled with a fury that wished to tear him apart.

If looks could kill, Yu Xiaogang would already have been cut to pieces by her gaze.

For the first time, Bibi Dong felt a hatred like no other.

She had clung to her feelings for Yu Xiaogang, believing their love was pure, a romance she had pursued, something flawless.

No matter what the Spirit Hall or her teacher Qian Xunji had said, she hadn't wavered, trusting Yu Xiaogang completely.

But now, she finally saw the truth. Her supposed "choice" had been a manipulation from the start.

"Ah—"

"Yu Xiaogang, you despicable person! You deserve to die!"

"I'll kill you!"

"I want you dead!!!"

Bibi Dong's claws slashed through the air as she tried to reach Yu Xiaogang, to tear him apart, but her spirit couldn't make contact with him. It was all in vain.

"So, how did it end between the two of you?"

"Surely it wasn't you who left, right? With such an incredible woman in your grasp, why would you let her go?"

"Did she find out the truth?"

In the Dean's office, Flender pressed on with his curiosity.

He still hadn't heard how Yu Xiaogang and the current Supreme Pontiff, Bibi Dong, had ended up parting ways.

"No… not at all. It was I who was deceived…"

Hearing Flender's question, the pride on Yu Xiaogang's face vanished, replaced by a bitter smile.

"Oh? What happened exactly?"

Flender's curiosity only grew with Yu Xiaogang's response.

Yu Xiaogang tricking Bibi Dong was impressive, but if there was a twist where Yu Xiaogang himself suffered a setback, Flender was all the more interested.

Bibi Dong, who had failed to harm Yu Xiaogang, had now calmed down, coldly watching him.

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's bitter smile, she already guessed what he would say next. However, instead of feeling hurt, she was only filled with rage—she was the true victim here.

"Just as you said earlier, with a woman like Bibi Dong, once I had her in my grasp, why would I let her go?"

"With her help, I could more effectively search for a solution to my Martial Soul defect."

"And who wouldn't like a beautiful, exceptionally talented woman who treats them with genuine care? Eventually, I really did grow to like Bibi Dong."

Urged by Flender, Yu Xiaogang continued, but his words had no visible effect on Bibi Dong.

To her, Yu Xiaogang's "affection" sounded more like he was claiming a prized trophy as his own.

"But in the end, I found out that I was the one being used!"

"That woman valued my intelligence and used it to help her organize the Spirit Hall's vast knowledge collection, including everything I'd gathered from other clans!"

"Once I completed this monumental task, she discarded me!"

"The irony is, I thought I was the one using her, but in the end, it was me who was being used!"

"I did see some conflict and reluctance in her eyes when she revealed the truth. Perhaps it was due to the Spirit Hall's pressure, but she pitied me as she completed her task!"

"But still, I hate her!"

"I hate that despicable woman, and I hate the Spirit Hall behind her!"

"If I ever get the chance to exact revenge on the Spirit Hall, I'll make that despicable woman and the Spirit Hall regret it!"

Yu Xiaogang's initial bitter smile turned to anger, filled with resentment toward Bibi Dong and the Spirit Hall.

"That's… unfortunate, brother!"

While Flender felt some schadenfreude upon learning the truth, he also couldn't help but pity Yu Xiaogang's experience and quickly offered him words of comfort.

No wonder Yu Xiaogang held such animosity toward the Spirit Hall over the years.

"Yu. Xiao. Gang!"

"You deserve to die!"

Having heard Yu Xiaogang's words, Bibi Dong was once again on the verge of exploding, her eyes blood-red and filled with remorse.

She hated herself for being so blind back then, for falling for someone like Yu Xiaogang.

He was the one who had approached her with ulterior motives, yet now he blamed her.

Even if she had indeed used him in return, he had only himself to blame.

Yet, the truth was that she was the one who had suffered most from this relationship.

Especially when Yu Xiaogang had seen the reluctance in her eyes when they parted. Instead of realizing she was forced, he simply concluded that she and the Spirit Hall were colluding.

And she had once defied the Spirit Hall for him.

The more Bibi Dong thought about it, the deeper her regret and anger became. She wanted nothing more than to tear apart this man she had once held in such high regard.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

"Yu Xiaogang, I'm going to kill you!"

With eyes blazing red, Bibi Dong lost control again, lunging wildly at Yu Xiaogang, despite knowing she couldn't touch him.

…

"Damn, this Yu Xiaogang is something else!"

Like Flender, Su Mo, another hidden listener, was equally stunned by Yu Xiaogang's actions.

He had to admit, Yu Xiaogang was certainly skilled in this area.

He knew how to play the sympathy card, turning his disadvantage to his favor. Despite his desire to become a theoretical master and access the Spirit Hall's library, he managed to make Bibi Dong believe it was her idea to bring him in.

Impressive, truly impressive!

And shameless to the extreme!

No wonder Bibi Dong remained so infatuated with Yu Xiaogang—it had all been orchestrated to make it seem like she was the one pursuing him.

Yu Xiaogang might think he had been used in return, but that was not true. His plan had worked perfectly.

Su Mo was no longer interested in how clever Yu Xiaogang had been; his hope that Bibi Dong would finally see Yu Xiaogang's true colors had come true.

"It's a good thing Yu Xiaogang exposed himself. Otherwise, even if Bibi Dong saw all of his flaws, she might not have reacted."

"For women, betrayal from a man they trusted is often the hardest thing to forgive."

"Nothing else matters more."

With a sigh, Su Mo closed his eyes and resumed cultivating.

He knew Bibi Dong would return soon.

And, indeed, a few seconds later, Bibi Dong's figure appeared before Su Mo.

Her face was twisted in anger, her eyes blood-red.

"Kill… kill…"

When Su Mo opened his eyes, he saw Bibi Dong's murderous expression.

"Goddess, what's wrong?"

Su Mo asked, feigning ignorance.

"Kill him, Su Mo, kill Yu Xiaogang for me!"

"Kill him!"

Bibi Dong grabbed Su Mo's shoulders tightly, pleading with him to kill Yu Xiaogang.

"Why?"

"Surely the goddess has a reason?"

Su Mo frowned, looking at Bibi Dong and directly asking.

Stumped by his question, Bibi Dong's expression wavered, and she finally began to calm down.

Though her mind cleared, her desire to kill Yu Xiaogang burned as fiercely as ever, like an impending volcanic eruption.

However, she understood that if she wanted Su Mo to kill Yu Xiaogang for her, she'd need to explain the truth—Su Mo wouldn't kill for no reason.

So, Bibi Dong hesitated, unsure whether she should reveal everything to Su Mo now.

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