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

Chapter 96 The Dragon Lurks in the Abyss (Seeking First Subscription)

Butterfly is currently a level 78 Soul Saint.

She was younger than Bibi Dong, who was the Pope, by a considerable margin, and was also exceptionally young among powerhouses at the Soul Saint level.

So why would someone as young and powerful as her be reduced to a mere maid? This is related to her martial spirit.

Once upon a time, Die was not as alone as she is now; she had a family.

However, her family couldn't branch out and thus wasn't large. This was because, like the Nine Heart Begonia family, the Shadow Butterfly could only be passed down through a single lineage. Furthermore, Shadow Butterfly martial soul masters could never break through to level 80 in their lifetime.

It was as if they had been cursed by the heavens.

In a sense, the Shadow Butterfly is a combination of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and the Nine Heart Begonia, but it combines the shortcomings of both.

As for the advantages...

That's not entirely true; it's just that her cultivation speed is extremely fast, exceptionally fast. This is precisely why Die became a Soul Saint at such a young age.

In this way, the Shadow Butterfly lineage was once quite famous in the Soul Master world.

After all, Soul Saints are powerful figures at the top of the world. Families like the Shadow Butterfly Clan, which almost always produce Soul Saints in each generation and can have three Soul Saints at the same time during their heyday without posing a significant threat, are still sought after by many forces. Among them are the Nine Heart Begonia Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, both of which have invited the Shadow Butterfly Clan to join them as permanent members.

Of course, the Shadow Butterfly lineage never announced its intention to fully join any faction; it simply maintained good relations with multiple parties in silence.

This situation is quite common in the world of Soul Masters, or rather in society at large. Not having to rely on others certainly has its advantages, but the disadvantages are equally numerous.

For example, the Shadow Butterfly Clan, without a powerful backer, cannot afford to cause trouble.

Finally, one day, trouble came knocking.

The details are unknown to outsiders. All that is known is that the Jiyingdie family was nearly wiped out by a powerful figure, with only one member remaining who was fortunate enough to be away from the clan's territory at the time. He eventually chose to seek refuge with the Spirit Hall to make a living...

Wang Zhao learned these things from Bibi Dong in secret.

Faced with Die's tragic past, and with Die herself unwilling to reveal much, Wang Zhao had no way to investigate. In the end, he could only turn his attention to her martial spirit.

Despite her extremely fast cultivation speed, she seemed to be cursed by the heavens.

Wang Zhao then immersed himself in the library for a long time because of this.

Let's leave all of that aside for now.

The next day, early morning.

"Senior Brother Wang~"

"Brother Wang Zhao~"

"Brother Zhao~"

In the courtyard, a group of little ones surrounded Wang Zhao, calling out to him, their faces showing a hint of reluctance.

"Okay."

Wang Zhao then smiled and bent down slightly, patting each of their little heads.

"I'm not going out for fun this time. You all need to stay in Wuhun City and cultivate diligently. I hope to see your progress when I come back next time."

"If you make great progress, I'll take you with me next time I go out."

As he spoke, he glanced past Hu Liena, Tian Yue, and the others, and looked at the three little girls standing a little behind, whose brows showed a certain tenacity.

This is a set of triplets.

"Ling'er, Tong'er, Xuan'er, especially you guys, you must cultivate diligently, because your brother will have tasks to assign you next time he comes back."

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, the three little girls immediately showed an obedience beyond their years, or perhaps compliance, and nodded firmly.

Wang Zhao comforted them for a few more minutes before leaving the courtyard.

"Little guy~"

Just then, a slightly seductive voice rang in Wang Zhao's ear.

He trembled slightly and turned around stiffly, only to be met with a head of bright red hair falling loosely.

"Ling...Ling Yuan..."

"snort."

Upon hearing this, the red-haired woman, who had recently become the Spirit Douluo, Ling Yuan, twirled a strand of her hair and scratched Wang Zhao's face, snorted, and then slightly curled the corners of her mouth.

"What's wrong? You already have a group of lovely younger sisters, and a Butterfly Sister, a Pope Sister... so you're not happy about adding another one like me, the Spirit Kite Sister?"

Wang Zhao's expression stiffened slightly.

This woman, ever since becoming a titled Douluo and Bibi Dong's best friend, seems to have become increasingly passionate. Unlike Liu Erlong, that tigress, her passion is displayed in an indescribable "charm".

Even if Wang Zhao didn't actively reveal his affairs, Ling Yuan could still understand the general situation by glancing at him from time to time in Bibi Dong's residence.

and so……

Why did it turn out this way?

Wang Zhao was very confused.

If this had only happened in the last few days, it would be understandable. It could be interpreted as Ling Yuan valuing Wang Zhao's potential and taking the initiative to approach him after witnessing the "great battle" between Wang Zhao and Golden Crocodile Douluo.

But Ling Yuan's condition had actually been vague for over a year.

It turns out that whenever Bibi Dong was in the office, her best friend would secretly come to the mansion and betray her.

Even now, Wang Zhao can't say exactly how far this betrayal has gone.

The relationship between the two...

It's probably a bit ambiguous.

"Sister Lingyuan, you know I'm still young."

Wang Zhao tried to adopt an "innocent and naive" look, hoping to get away with it by being cute.

However, this tactic was completely ineffective against Ling Yuan, an old lady whose exact age was unknown.

She leaned closer, gently stroking Wang Zhao's face with one hand and placing the other on his chest, then slowly groping downwards.

"Is that so?"

"But I feel like I'm not so young anymore~"

"hiss!"

A moment later, Wang Zhao left looking somewhat disheveled, leaving Ling Yuan alone in the corner, pursing her lips and secretly laughing to herself.

Then, she slightly raised her head, as if she could see through the wall and see Bibi Dong silently waiting for Wang Zhao outside the mansion.

"My dear sister, Your Holiness the Pope, you're actually very conflicted, and you probably want to run away, aren't you?"

"Hesitation only leads to trouble. In any case, let me, your older sister, have a taste of this treasure boy for you first. I hope you won't resent me in the future. I'm getting old and I need to find someone eventually, and who doesn't like someone younger?"

"Wang Zhao, he's very..."

Hehe, I'm such a bad woman.

……

At this moment, Wang Zhao walked out of the courtyard.

"Have you packed everything?"

Bibi Dong leaned against the wall, slightly turning her head to look at Wang Zhao who had come out, her slightly complicated gaze suddenly drifting to the other side.

That's really strange...

He's just a little brat, a brat.

Why did she feel a little... reluctant to see Wang Zhao go on his long journey?

Ugh.

Bibi Dong sighed silently in her heart and activated the Forgetting Technique, which had been updated countless times over the years.

Even so, a lingering sense of melancholy remained deep in her eyes.

Wang Zhao walked over at this moment.

(End of this chapter)