Douluo Continent Villain Simulator: Persecuting Qian Renxue at the Start

Chapter 9 You Look Like Someone

"What did you say?!" Her voice changed slightly; although she tried her best to suppress it, it was clear that she was no longer as calm as before.

"Did I say something wrong?" Su Cheng asked, feigning ignorance. "Your Holiness, are you alright?"

Bibi Dong took a deep breath and shook her head with some disappointment. "You're not like him. You don't understand."

Su Cheng's eyes flickered, and he stopped provoking her, continuing, "I don't need to prove anything to anyone. As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they owe me nothing. If Your Holiness the Pope wants to use this as leverage, you've miscalculated."

Bibi Dong is not yet affected by the Rakshasa God's thoughts, and the hatred in her heart has not fermented for more than 20 years. She can probably still be considered half a normal person, and she has no tendency to self-destruct.

He naturally had to adopt a more superior attitude.

This way, we can gain more benefits without making it too easy for Bibi Dong to achieve her goals, otherwise it will be difficult to gain her trust.

"Then what do you want? The former Pope Qian Xunji is dead, and there is no deep-seated hatred between you and the Spirit Hall."

"Indeed." Su Cheng nodded. "I am all alone now, so joining the Spirit Hall is not out of the question, but I have two conditions."

"What are the conditions?"

"First, I want the right to access the Spirit Hall's library and to be able to freely access all its materials."

He had been coveting the Spirit Hall's library for a long time.

This matter is irrelevant to the subsequent plans, or rather, whether or not it can be included in the library has no significant impact on the plans.

However, after spending so much time in this life simulation, he had long since discovered that the rules of this world were completely consistent with reality, and that knowledge was not fabricated.

At least for now, level 0.5 innate soul power is no longer an obstacle for him.

Learning more about secrets here, even if the mission fails, allows you to bring those memories back to reality, so it's not a complete waste.

"No problem."

Bibi Dong agreed to the request without much hesitation.

In fact, this was a bargaining chip she had prepared long ago. Back when Yu Xiaogang came to the Spirit Hall, he spent all his time in the library.

Su Cheng nodded and continued, "Secondly, give me a disciple as my successor, someone with top-tier talent. I know my own limits; I don't have the chance to become a peak expert, so this person's talent must be exceptionally outstanding."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's first reaction was surprise, followed by amusement.

She acknowledged Su Cheng's abilities and wisdom, but found his request absurd.

A mere level 20 Soul Master boasts that she, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, should find a successor for her, and even demands top-tier talent. Where does this confidence come from?

If we really hand over the Spirit Hall's outstanding disciples, wouldn't that be misleading them?

He was about to refuse when he opened his mouth, asking him to change his request.

Then another thought struck him.

After learning of Qian Xunji's death, the woman kept asking to return to Wuhun City to find out what happened, which she had not agreed to before.

but……

She looked at Su Cheng, and after a moment of silence, said, "There is someone who meets your requirements. If you can persuade her, it wouldn't hurt for you to be her teacher."

"Isn't His Holiness the Pope going to show up?" Su Cheng asked, feigning ignorance.

Upon hearing this, a fleeting, complex emotion—a mixture of disgust, pain, and indifference—passed through Bibi Dong's eyes.

He said coldly, "It's not like I'm her teacher, so you can talk to her yourself. If you're not willing, then change your request."

That being said, she didn't actually think highly of Su Cheng.

Although Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue had an extremely cold relationship, Bibi Dong still understood her personality to some extent: strong, arrogant, cold, and very opinionated.

With Qian Daoliu backing her up, it's difficult for outsiders to interfere with her decisions.

To prevent her from seizing power from him in the future, he sent her to infiltrate the Heavenly Dou Empire, and he even used reverse psychology to force her to leave.

Given Su Cheng's strength and the fact that we know nothing about his personality, the chances are slim.

Thinking of this, Bibi Dong prepared to offer a few words of advice.

If Su Chengzhen succeeds, it will undoubtedly slow down Qian Renxue's progress, which is something she would be happy to see.

"This person is extremely talented, no less so than me, and perfectly meets your requirements," Bibi Dong said calmly. "However, she is arrogant and aloof. I suggest you first build a good relationship with her, slowly impress her with your profound knowledge, and then proceed cautiously."

Su Cheng sneered inwardly upon hearing this.

This mother is really something else. Not only does she single-mindedly try to ruin her daughter's life, but after all these years, she doesn't even know much about her.

He could understand Bibi Dong's resentment and disgust towards her daughter, but he did not condone such behavior, as blood relatives are innocent.

If he were to actually follow Bibi Dong's ideas, then there would be absolutely no hope.

Doing this will only make her a pawn that Qian Renxue can manipulate at will; turning her into a weapon in her hands is pure fantasy.

And you even said you'd slowly influence her with your profound knowledge, thinking Qian Renxue was just like you?

She's almost twenty years old, and after being a saintess for so many years, she still has no experience. She's been protected too well, so anyone can easily fool her.

In contrast, Qian Renxue has been in Tiandou City for nearly a year now, and she has disguised herself as a maid to accompany Xue Qinghe without being discovered. Bibi Dong's scheming and cunning are simply incomparable.

Although he didn't think much of it, Su Cheng didn't show it on the surface, only nodding to indicate that he understood.

"Tomorrow someone will give you the library pass, and you can browse freely. However, I hope you can continue your research on absorbing spirit rings. Spirit City doesn't support idlers, and I don't want to be criticized for this."

"Of course," Su Cheng nodded in agreement. "Then, Your Holiness, I shall take my leave."

Seeing Bibi Dong nod slightly, he turned around and prepared to leave.

Just as he approached the door and raised his hand to push it open, he heard Bibi Dong's voice again behind him.

"You resemble someone very much."

She couldn't hold back any longer and whispered those words.

Su Cheng had his back to her and didn't notice the hint of anticipation and unease hidden in her eyes.

At this moment, she was no longer the cold and arrogant female pope she had been just moments before. Looking at the similar figure in front of her, it was as if she had returned to the days when she first met Yu Xiaogang ten years ago.

"His name is Yu Xiaogang, have you heard of him?"

Su Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, without turning around, his mind racing, wondering why Bibi Dong had suddenly gone mad at this moment.

By making their experiences so similar, it was indeed intended to lower Bibi Dong's guard.

But a little bit of goodwill in the subconscious and the resulting trust is enough; one must never truly become a stand-in for Yu Xiaogang.

Otherwise, if counterfeit goods and genuine goods stand together one day, something terrible might happen.

Su Cheng turned to Bibi Dong and said, "Excuse me, Your Holiness, what did you just say?"

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