In Douluo Continent, the Pope used me as a substitute for my first love.

Chapter 23 The Innocent and Naïve Wang Xiaozhao

Soon after, the brief playfulness subsided, and the three of them, watching the Spirit Hall personnel gradually disperse from the battlefield in the distance, prepared to leave.

However, the three of them did not plan to travel by carriage this time. After all, unlike before they set off, they needed to hurry back and deal with many matters following the death of the Pope.

As for Wang Zhao, although the turmoil within the Spirit Hall is likely unrelated to him, his level broke through too quickly after absorbing his first spirit ring. He needs time to settle down, explore his spirit skills, and refine the development of the Golden Scale Light attribute, as well as the purification of his dragon bloodline...

He has many things to do.

After all, he was prepared to be a beastmaster and dragon knight who could leisurely roam the battlefield, so he had to take care of these kinds of "logistical" arrangements.

This should also be his unique method of cultivation.

During the journey, Die still carried Wang Zhao while Bibi Dong flew with her wings spread.

Nestled in Die's warm embrace, Wang Zhao was admiring the scenery between the clouds when Bibi Dong's voice suddenly rang out.

"Wang Zhao, I wasn't joking just now. My true identity is actually Bibi Dong, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall."

"Um?"

Wang Zhao slightly raised her face, then quickly smiled and said:

"Wow, Sister Dong'er is so amazing! Does that mean I'll soon have a 'Pope's teacher'?"

"Didn't you say you hate trouble?"

Upon seeing this, Bibi Dong couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Why does this kid keep changing his mind...?

"Of course, but I've also read in books that effort and reward are directly proportional. If not, it's just a matter of perspective."

"The successor of the Spirit Hall's Angel lineage should not have matured yet, so the most suitable person to sit on the Pope's throne right now is still you, Sister Dong'er, that's undeniable."

"Even though returning to Wuhun City will involve many troubles, the elders will fight amongst themselves, and in the end, in order to maintain a balance of power, they will choose to push you, as the Holy Maiden, to the top."

"After all, Sister Dong'er is a well-known twin martial soul possessor, and only you are the most suitable to become the new Pope."

"As for the minor obstacles we might encounter along the way..."

"Once you, Sister Dong'er, officially become a Title Douluo, you will be able to suppress everything!"

"..."

Hearing what Wang Zhao said, Bibi Dong suddenly understood, but at the same time, she couldn't help but feel confused.

Is this kid's brain really that monstrous?

How could someone who is only seven years old have such an understanding?

Something's really wrong with him.

Wang Zhao was aware of this, but no longer cared.

Since it's already been exposed, I might as well expose it completely. Anyway, it's just that my thinking is different from others. Even if it will surprise Bibi Dong and the people around her, it will make her not have to hide so much from me in the future and be willing to discuss things with me.

After all, no matter what, his "nature" never revealed any flaws.

If Tang Shenwang can be called "Pure and Innocent Tang San Shao", why can't Wang Zhao be called "Innocent and Unfettered Wang Xiao Zhao"?

That couldn't be more reasonable.

Therefore, he did not say anything wrong, but the subject was not quite right.

That is, "giving" and "receiving" should be changed to "misfortune" and "fortune".

As the saying goes, misfortune may be a blessing in disguise, and a blessing may be a misfortune in disguise.

He revealed his cunning, which probably means he won't be able to continue cultivating and reading so leisurely in the future. But isn't there any benefit to this?

of course not.

He never forgot that the most crucial step in his plan was to establish a presence on the mainland.

With Bibi Dong's support, he will no longer have to be restrained in many matters.

Of course, this is on the premise that Bibi Dong holds real power and that she can bring most of the forces within the Spirit Hall under her control in the future.

Wang Zhao wasn't worried about that.

After all, Bibi Dong has always been very talented in politics, which is not hard to see from the original work. She is at least much better than him, who is only half-baked. It's just that her talents have not yet been fully developed.

However, that time is not far off, and the recent upheaval in the Spirit Hall is also a great opportunity.

Wang Zhao will soon be able to witness the dazzling debut of the majestic and unapproachable female pope version of Bibi Dong.

……

Wuhun City.

The three of them had just arrived outside the city gate and were preparing to land, since flying was prohibited inside Wuhun City.

Just then, a powerful and furious roar resounded throughout the entire Spirit City—

"The Clear Sky Sect! Tang Hao! What a Tang Hao!"

It is a thousand streams!

Wang Zhao immediately thought of it.

Although he had never heard Qian Daoliu's voice before, in this situation, he could deduce who the voice came from just by thinking about it.

So, what will he do?

Wang Zhao couldn't help but express his curiosity.

But after a moment, he thought of Qian Renxue's situation and shook his head.

Based on Qian Daoliu's thinking, he probably still intends to let Qian Renxue become a god as soon as possible, and then settle everything completely in the end.

With that in mind, he stopped thinking about it.

Wasting too much energy on things that aren't necessary can easily lead to hair loss.

There's already enough going on with Jin Lin.

The three quickly entered Wuhun City and returned to their familiar mansion.

As soon as she entered the courtyard and looked at the two women beside her, Wang Zhao suddenly felt a sense of "home" for some reason.

Then he thought of Xiaoxue, who always "bothered" him in the library, and old John from the village of Shihun...

Unbeknownst to him, he had already formed so many bonds in this Douluo world.

Wang Zhao did not reject this idea.

After all, although he enjoyed solitude, he always understood that solitude was not the goal, but a broad road leading to a better future.

A brief period of solitude is for a long and lasting period of freedom from loneliness!

Soon, Bibi Dong received a notice that she needed to go to the Papal Palace.

As expected, he went to a meeting.

Wang Zhao and Die stayed at home. Seeing that Die seemed to have nothing to do, Wang Zhao pulled her aside to do experiments for him.

Don't get the wrong idea, it's very serious!

Wang Zhao released the golden scales, and a deep yellow spirit ring rose from beneath his feet. The spirit ring lit up quickly, and his first spirit skill, Sacred Radiance Auspicious Clouds, was activated instantly.

"Golden Scale, stay on the ground and do not take off. First, try to conceal the silver light as much as possible, and then do your best to spread the clouds."

After activating his soul skill, Wang Zhao gave Jin Lin this command in his mind.

Before long, a large expanse of mist spread out and filled the courtyard, with faint silver light still shimmering within it. It was unclear whether this was because the mist could not be contained or because the golden scales were not yet proficient in using their first soul skill.

Wang Zhao thought for a moment, then asked the butterfly, which was enveloped in a cloud of silver light:

"Sister Butterfly, how do you feel?"

"no."

The butterfly in the mist carefully sensed its surroundings and, not noticing any negative effects on itself, responded with a voice.

(End of this chapter)