Douluo Continent: I teach and nurture students at Tianshui Academy!

However, she took the initiative to hug Gu Shenge's waist, nestled in his arms, and enjoyed the warmth of his embrace, which made her feel at ease and continued the embrace from earlier in the day.

Looking at the stunningly beautiful pope who had thrown herself into his arms, Gu Shenge's gaze softened even more, and his love deepened. He reached out and pulled her into a tight embrace, burying his head in Bibi Dong's wine-red hair, its fragrance intoxicating.

This posture lasted for an unknown period of time, until Bibi Dong took the initiative to let go, at which point it ended.

"Shengge, if I'm not as perfect as you imagine, will you still like me?"

She looked up at the man whose eyes were full of her, and the usually decisive Pope became uneasy. She cautiously asked a question, her beautiful eyes full of expectation.

At this moment, Bibi Dong shed the dignified and aloof pope persona she had during the day, and instead appeared as a girl full of tension and anticipation.

She overheard the entire conversation in the offering hall. Qian Daoliu advised Gu Shenge to stay away from him and even wanted to introduce that wicked girl to him, which made Bibi Dong feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.

She wouldn't allow anyone to take Gu Shenge away from her, no one at all; he belonged only to her.

But Bibi Dong was also afraid. She was afraid that Qian Daoliu would tell Gu Shengge about that matter, which would inevitably cause her image in his eyes to plummet, and might even arouse his disgust and revulsion, and then she would be abandoned.

She simply couldn't accept it.

Although she only spent a few days with Gu Shenge, his presence had already filled Bibi Dong's heart without her realizing it. She enjoyed and cherished his gentleness, his embrace, and his love.

That's why she took the initiative to kiss him, wanting to completely capture Gu Shenge's heart.

Hearing Bibi Dong's question, Gu Shenge shook her head. Her bright golden eyes looked at that beautiful yet nervous face. Her wine-red, smooth hair fell to both sides, and her fair skin had a faint glow, like the finest mutton fat jade, making one want to pinch it and feel its unique delicacy.

His eyes softened, and he lowered his head to kiss her fair forehead, then whispered comforting words in her ear.

"You will always be perfect in my heart, so don't worry, I will always love you."

His answer warmed Bibi Dong's heart, calming her previously tense and uneasy mind. A smile appeared on her beautiful face as she reached out and hugged Gu Shenge again, nestling in his arms.

At this moment, Bibi Dong felt an unprecedented happiness. At this moment, Yu Xiaogang's image was completely erased from her heart, leaving only Gu Shenge's image.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she let go of her hand, took out a white trench coat from her storage soul tool, and showed it to Gu Shenge.

The trench coat was made to his exact size, using extremely precious thousand-year-old ice silk. It was embroidered with a sun burning with raging flames in gold thread, surrounded by nine golden crows, forming the pattern of "Nine Crows Guarding the Sun" on the whole coat. The cuffs and collar were also embroidered with sun patterns. The materials were extraordinary, and the coat was exquisite and luxurious.

"I had the Spirit Hall make this especially for you. Do you like it?"

Gu Shenge looked at the trench coat that Bibi Dong showed her with great delight. However, to be fair, the clothing-making level in the Douluo world was no less impressive than that of her previous life on Earth.

He also took out a string of acacia seeds that he had made himself and handed it to Bibi Dong.

(Regarding the protagonist's relationship with His Holiness the Pope, hehehe, I won't hold back.)

Chapter 22: A love gift to a beautiful woman, spending the night in the Papal Palace.

The vermilion acacia seed bracelet wasn't very exquisite, and it had quite a few flaws. It was simply strung together, still retaining some warmth.

Gu Shenge accepted the trench coat and handed the vermilion bracelet to Bibi Dong. Her eyes were gentle like the warm sun, and her voice was clear like a mountain spring, flowing through the heart of the beautiful pope.

"Dong'er, this is a bracelet I made with acacia seeds. Although the workmanship is not perfect, I made it with my own hands, and it is a token of my affection. I hope you like it."

Hearing that it was made by his own hands, Bibi Dong's heart trembled slightly. Her eyes were filled with emotion and joy as she looked at the acacia seed bracelet. Over the years, although she had received countless gifts and rare treasures, she had never received a gift made by Gu Shenge himself, especially from the person she loved. How could she not be moved and happy?

Like a young girl, she joyfully accepted the acacia seed bracelet and put it on her fair and delicate right wrist. The vermilion acacia seeds and her alabaster-white skin were a perfect match. Although the workmanship was rough, it was the best gift Bibi Dong had ever received.

What is the acacia seed?

Bibi Dong stroked the acacia seed bracelet, asking in confusion what acacia seeds were. Gu Shenge pulled her into his arms, slowly and deliberately playing with the beautiful pope's hair, his fingers tracing her fair face, and softly reciting that timeless poem.

"Red beans grow in the south, and when spring comes, they will sprout a few branches."

"I hope you can pick more of this, for it is the most reminiscent of lovesickness."

"The red bean in this poem is called 'Xiangsi Zi'. Legend has it that it was formed from the blood and tears of a woman who missed her beloved, and it symbolizes love."

"Man has three thousand illnesses from birth to old age, but only lovesickness is incurable. Lovesickness is ingrained and there is no cure. The seeds of love are highly poisonous, but I have treated them at high temperatures, so they are no longer poisonous. Wear this, and if you miss me in the future, touch it, and I will be by your side, never leaving you."

After listening to Gu Shenge's story, Bibi Dong felt her heart was almost filled with his love. This man loved her too much, and no matter what, she would never let him leave her.

"Thank you, Shengge."

"Simply saying thank you is not enough; it's better to show it with actions."

Hearing the gratitude from the woman in his arms, Gu Shenge teased her. Bibi Dong snorted, thinking, "This guy only knows how to take advantage of me. He's a scoundrel."

However, for the sake of this gift, let's grant his wish.

Bibi Dong leaned closer to Gu Shenge again, ready to give him a kiss, but unexpectedly, he grabbed the beautiful pope's slender waist and pulled her into his arms. His love, as hot as the sun, enveloped her, as if trying to melt her. Bibi Dong felt weak all over and lost all resistance.

"Close your eyes and let's enjoy each other."

A gentle voice guided Bibi Dong. She listened to Gu Shengge's words, slowly closed her beautiful eyes, and gradually emptied her mind, no longer thinking about anything. She only felt her soft lips being covered by another pair of lips, and they became entwined together.

Gu Shenge embraced the stunningly beautiful Pope, kissing her and possessing her. His bright golden eyes reflected her closed eyes as she enjoyed herself. Her exquisitely beautiful face was fair and flushed with shyness, breathtakingly beautiful, without a single flaw, the most perfect creation.

Her noble and dignified demeanor after the daytime faded, coupled with her girlish shyness and charm, captivated him, fascinated him, and even made him want to take things further.

Just as Gu Shenge was about to move to second base, Bibi Dong suddenly opened her eyes, stopping him. Her beautiful eyes revealed a deep shyness as she parted her lips with his and pleaded with him in a soft voice.

"Don't~"

Seeing this, a hint of disappointment appeared in Gu Shenge's eyes. This caught Bibi Dong's attention, and it made her heart tighten. She bit her lip lightly, thinking, "It's not working yet, at least not now."

She pushed away the man who wanted to take things further, then stood up and straightened her clothes. Her face was flushed and radiant, almost as if it were bleeding. She whispered to Gu Shenge to comfort her.

"Shengge, you have to attend the investiture ceremony tomorrow, so get some rest. I'm going back now."

"I'll give it to you."

Gu Shenge stood up, reached out and took Bibi Dong's soft hand in his. Bibi Dong nodded in acceptance. Like a couple deeply in love, they held each other's hands and left together.

Walking through the familiar corridor, guided by the dim moonlight, I returned to the Pope's bedroom.

But Gu Shenge refused to let go; this time, he wanted to take the initiative even more.

With a slight pull, he drew Bibi Dong into his arms again, held her close, and looked at her slightly surprised and beautiful face. His voice was soft, yet carried a hint of domineering.

"I don't want to go home tonight, I want to stay with you."

"This~"

Faced with Gu Shenge's sudden domineering attitude, Bibi Dong didn't know how to refuse. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded slightly, with a hint of expectation in her heart.

Pushing open the door to the Pope's bedroom, Gu Shenge embraced Bibi Dong and entered her boudoir for the first time.

The stunningly beautiful pope was pinned down on the bed by him, feeling Gu Shenge's surging and passionate love. Bibi Dong couldn't muster the slightest thought of resistance, but she was also afraid, afraid that he would do something outrageous again. Her beautiful eyes were filled with sorrow and shame, and a hint of pleading. She couldn't give herself to him yet.

"Shengge, give me some time, don't force me."

"Yes, I'm willing to wait for you, until the day you give it to me on your own initiative."

Gu Shenge nodded, his eyes filled with love as he looked at the beauty beneath him. He lowered his head and kissed the stunning Pope again, but he kept his promise and did not do anything out of line.

When he was tired of kissing, he would hold Bibi Dong's perfect and graceful body in his arms, bury his head in her beautiful hair, smell the lovely fragrance of her hair, and fall asleep in each other's arms, feeling each other's body temperature and beauty, having the same sweet dreams.

"Remaining unmoved even with a woman in one's lap," perhaps.

…………

The next day, as the sun rose, the morning light spread across the earth, and all things began to revive.

Inside the Pope's bedroom, Bibi Dong slowly awoke. What came into view was Gu Shenge's handsome face, which always wore a gentle smile. It was as soft as the morning sun, captivating her yet making her feel a little inferior.

"Dong'er, it's time to get up. You have to attend my investiture ceremony today, so don't be late."

Gu Shenge whispered in the ear of the stunningly beautiful pope, while opening his mouth and exhaling a breath of hot air as he gently bit her ear, leaving his mark. This instantly stimulated Bibi Dong's delicate body, causing her to tremble slightly. She quickly stood up, her pretty face flushed, and a hint of sadness and shame appeared in her eyes.

"Umm~"

Before she could speak, Gu Shenge gave Bibi Dong a good morning kiss followed by a French kiss. Couples in love can't control their inner turmoil and want to express their love to each other at all times.

After a long while, Gu Shenge left the Pope's bedroom, leaving Bibi Dong alone, slumped on the bed in a daze. She felt that she had completely fallen for him. If it weren't for the need to hold the investiture ceremony, she would have wanted to stay with Gu Shenge all day and not go out.

After some internal struggle, Bibi Dong gradually came to her senses, got up and changed her clothes. After the investiture ceremony, she and he would have more time to express their love for each other, and there was no need to rush.

(Actually, I've been struggling with whether to make it a single female lead or multiple female leads. The main reason is that I've already written the main character and Bibi Dong to be a bit too sweet. If it's a multiple female lead story, it wouldn't do justice to the sweetness. But a single female lead doesn't fit my style. So, I've decided that I'll write every female lead to be just as sweet from now on! And add a little bit of angst, hehehehe!)

Chapter 23: The Golden Crow Cries Out, and Two Suns Appear in the Sky!

As the long-awaited investiture ceremony officially opened, Wuhun City was deserted as crowds surged, like bees drawn by the fragrance of flowers, all flocking to the central square where the ceremony was held.

Even if there were no seats available for them, even if they could only stand outside, they didn't want to miss this unprecedented spectacle.

Around the central square, the banners of the Spirit Hall fluttered in the wind, and the Templar Knights, clad in heavy and ornate armor, guarded every position on the square. Holding long spears, their sharpness was fully exposed, their imposing aura was heavy, and they were ready for battle. Their sharp eyes, like those of eagles, were hidden beneath their armor, and they surveyed the square, not letting any suspicious person slip by.

In the audience seats of the square, representatives of the famous soul master forces on the continent, the seven great empires, many kingdoms, and soul master academies sat in their respective seats. The greater the power, the closer it was to the main seat of the Spirit Hall.

The representative of Tianshui Academy was none other than Leng Qishuang, who rushed over immediately after receiving the invitation to the Spirit Hall's ceremony.

The beautiful dean sat in a slightly off-center spot. She wore a blue rose-patterned cheongsam that accentuated her voluptuous, alluring, and juicy figure. Her beautiful and mature face was lightly made up, and her jet-black hair was tied into a single bun with a few strands of bangs falling from her forehead, giving her a charming and sophisticated look.

Leng Qishuang searched for Gu Shenge's figure in the square with her beautiful eyes, but apart from the Templar Knights of the Spirit Hall and some maids in charge of the ceremony, she did not find him.

As expected, the main characters always appear last.

Although the main character hasn't arrived yet, the audience has already started discussing him.

"A 23-year-old Title Douluo is at least 20 years younger than Tang Hao back then! Tang Hao's title as the youngest Title Douluo is about to change hands."

"What kind of monster is this? He reached the Title Douluo level in his twenties. If he were given a few more decades, what would he be like? Wouldn't he become a god!"

"But have you heard? There are rumors that the Demon Soul Cult is planning to cause trouble at this ceremony."

"I've heard about it before, but that's something the Spirit Hall should be concerned about. What does it have to do with us? We can just wait and see what happens."

"That's not necessarily true. The Spirit Hall's investiture ceremony this time was so grand that even the elders and elders who are not usually seen were all present. It would be difficult for the Demon Soul Sect to cause any trouble."

The news that the Demon Soul Cult wanted to cause trouble had spread throughout Martial Soul City in the past two days, and everyone knew about it, but not many people were optimistic about it.

Representatives from many Soul Master factions turned their gazes toward the main seat of the Spirit Hall, where nineteen thrones were placed, each representing a Title Douluo.

This was also the first time that the Spirit Hall had shown the world the number of its Title Douluos, which shocked the representatives of those spirit master forces.

With the Pope, there are a total of nineteen Title Douluos. The Spirit Hall truly lives up to its reputation as the leader of all the Soul Masters on the continent.

No, it should be twenty. After the investiture ceremony, the main figures of the ceremony will definitely join the Spirit Hall.

On the viewing platform of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi looked at the nineteen thrones, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes. It was the first time he had ever known that the Spirit Hall had so many Title Douluos!