Welcome our new Patron: kurtis newman
------------------------------------------------------
Looking at Bibi Dong, who was painting a grand picture of promises for him, Dai Chengfeng's eyes sparkled with 'excitement.' He eagerly nodded, vowing solemnly:
"Disciple understands. Only under your guidance, Teacher, can the Spirit Hall truly grasp my vision of unification."
"Therefore, Teacher, rest assured!"
"I will give my all to play this grand act to perfection and not disappoint your trust in me!"
"That's good." Seeing that Dai Chengfeng remained so perceptive, Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction.
"On regular days, you may pass along some trivial matters to Qian Renxue as a way to placate her and deepen her trust in you."
"But if it involves important secrets, you must consult with me first."
"As for the future, if I need to use your position for anything, I will inform you directly."
Dai Chengfeng nodded. "I understand, Teacher."
Bibi Dong rose with satisfaction, lightly patting Dai Chengfeng's shoulder. "Good. Now go back."
"Rest well tonight. Tomorrow's trip to Death Canyon won't be so simple for you!"
Won't be so simple?
Dai Chengfeng narrowed his eyes slightly. So Bibi Dong meant there would be some 'surprises' waiting for him tomorrow?
Thinking this, Dai Chengfeng nodded. "Yes, Teacher."
Soon, Dai Chengfeng's figure had already disappeared through the door.
But Bibi Dong's gaze lingered on the direction where Dai Chengfeng had departed.
The thought of Dai Chengfeng's 'loyalty' to her—and how every move of her foolish daughter Qian Renxue would now be known to her in advance through Dai Chengfeng—caused a faint mocking smile to creep across Bibi Dong's lips.
A daughter is still a daughter. To think she could challenge me—it's far too naive!
Within the Spirit Hall, everything is under my control. No one can escape!
And soon, that includes your grandfather!
Meanwhile, in a certain room within the Douluo Hall of the Spirit Hall.
Qian Renxue sat leaning against the headboard, her slightly damp golden hair cascading over her shoulders. She held a book in her hands, but her unfocused gaze revealed that her thoughts were far from the pages.
Achoo!
Suddenly, without warning, Qian Renxue sneezed.
She rubbed her small nose and muttered to herself, "Who's talking about me this late at night?"
"Could it be that little brat, Dai Chengfeng?"
At the thought of Dai Chengfeng, Qian Renxue instinctively sniffed her long hair.
Even though she had just washed it, the tingling warmth Dai Chengfeng's gentle touch had brought earlier instantly flooded her mind.
For a moment, Qian Renxue felt her body heat up slightly, and her cheeks flushed faintly.
Biting her lip shyly, her heart swirled with mixed emotions.
Though she had paid a certain price to make Dai Chengfeng her spy…
The thought that she would soon know every move of Bibi Dong in advance through Dai Chengfeng—and that she could manipulate her domineering mother at will—brought an irresistible smile to Qian Renxue's face.
"Bibi Dong, just wait and see!"
"With Dai Chengfeng by my side, one day I'll make you look at me with new eyes and make you…"
"Regret!"
Qian Renxue clenched her small fists, her eyes filled with anticipation, as if she could already see Bibi Dong's regretful expression.
After a long while, Qian Renxue finally managed to suppress her laughter, placed the book on the bedside table, and lay back down.
"Rest, rest. Tomorrow, we're heading to Death Canyon…"
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng—who had single-handedly brought immense joy to both Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue—was leisurely strolling toward his room.
Reflecting on today's interactions with the mother-daughter duo of Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue…
The progress was even smoother than he had anticipated!
Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but marvel inwardly: "No wonder this is the world of Douluo Continent, where even Yu Xiaogang's simple strategy of intercepting supplies is considered a 'divine strategy'!"
The thought of maneuvering between Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue in the future—playing both sides and reaping benefits left and right—made it hard for Dai Chengfeng to suppress his grin.
It wasn't until he returned to his room that Dai Chengfeng finally composed himself.
He stopped overthinking, quickly freshened up, and climbed into bed, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling.
"Tomorrow, we're heading to Death Canyon. I wonder what I'll gain from this trip?"
"Hopefully, I can complete the initial cultivation of the Killing God Domain. That way, it'll be easier to operate when we eventually head to the Slaughter City…"
"And didn't Bibi Dong say she had something prepared?"
With anticipation for Death Canyon, Dai Chengfeng slowly closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
---
The next morning, warm sunlight streamed through the window, gently bathing Dai Chengfeng's face.
He woke up to the soft calls of a maid, quickly freshened up, and had breakfast.
Just then, the door was gently pushed open, and in walked Yue Guan, his lithe figure exuding a soft, almost feminine aura.
Seeing Dai Chengfeng, Yue Guan's eyes flickered with a teasing glint, his lips curling into a slight smirk. "Oh, isn't this Dai Chengfeng~"
"On the way here, I was thinking that you offended the Pope in Wu'an City, so coming to the Spirit Hall this time, I assumed you'd either be reduced to a prisoner or become the Pope's punching bag."
"Who would've thought that, in the blink of an eye, you'd transform into the Pope's personal disciple?"
"Truly enviable!"
"To receive the Pope's direct guidance saves decades of detours~"
???
Hearing Yue Guan's words, an image involuntarily flashed through Dai Chengfeng's mind: 'Auntie, I don't want to try anymore.'
But soon, Dai Chengfeng chuckled and shook his head. "I never expected such an outcome myself."
"After all, if I had known, I would've come to Spirit City much earlier."
As he spoke, he turned to Yue Guan. "Elder Yue Guan, you didn't come this early just to tease me, did you? There must be something else?"
"Is it about Death Canyon?"
Yue Guan nodded slightly. "That's right. The Pope has matters to attend to this morning, so she sent me to pick you up. Let's get going."
"Alright."
Dai Chengfeng nodded and followed Yue Guan out of Spirit City.
Death Canyon was only about a hundred miles away from Spirit City. With their speed, it didn't take long for the two of them to reach the entrance of Death Canyon.
"We're here."
Yue Guan stopped and pointed ahead to the towering walls and the heavily guarded black iron gates, addressing Dai Chengfeng.
"This is the entrance to Death Canyon."
Dai Chengfeng raised his gaze. Before him stood the pitch-black entrance to the canyon, shrouded in an oppressive atmosphere.
Even standing at the entrance without stepping inside, Dai Chengfeng could already feel a chilling sensation washing over him.
He knew this wasn't an illusion—it was the dense aura of slaughter emanating from Death Canyon.
For a moment, Dai Chengfeng grew even more excited about this trip to Death Canyon.
Clatter clatter—
At this moment, a carriage slowly approached, its wheels rolling heavily on the ground, emitting a dull sound.
------------------------------------------------------
40+ Chapters Ahead Guaranteed: patreon.com/EphemeralShadow
There's something for free patrons too! Free Patrons receive 1 chapter in advance :)