Chapter 32: Fooled Again, Squeezing Out Bibi Dong’s Last Bit of Value

Poor Xiao-anus.

He had just been beaten black and blue in the castle of Heaven Dou Imperial City by Yu Yuanzhen wielding the full six-piece "Summer Vacation Disciplinary Father Set," with not a single patch of unharmed flesh left on his body.

Now, having returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan…

After his utterly idiotic, clan-damaging actions were exposed, he was once again swarmed and violently beaten by a group of furious Elders.

The brutal beating continued until he was howling in pain and finally passed out cold.

A perfect tragedy: Yu Xiaogang & the Miserable!

…

Night fell over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

In a room within Yu Yuanzhen's residence.

Yu Xiaogang slowly regained consciousness.

To his surprise, he found Bibi Dong sitting at his bedside, clutching his hand tightly, having fallen asleep with her head resting beside him.

It was obvious she had been watching over him the entire time, only dozing off when exhaustion overtook her.

Yu Xiaogang was deeply moved.

'What virtue or ability do I have to deserve such concern and affection from the dignified Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall?'

His slight movements woke Bibi Dong.

"Xiaogang, you're awake?"

"How do you feel? Are you alright?"

Seeing him awake, Bibi Dong immediately grasped his hand even tighter, eyes turning red as she rapidly asked three questions in a row, full of concern.

Even though she had been sold out by Yu Xiaogang…

Until she saw irrefutable evidence with her own eyes, Bibi Dong kept making excuses for him in her heart.

Truly refusing to cry until she saw the coffin.

But this was somewhat understandable.

She had already given up everything for the sake of her beloved Xiaogang.

If it turned out she had been betrayed by him, wouldn't all she had sacrificed become a joke?

So unless the truth was shoved in her face, even with some suspicion in her heart, Bibi Dong could only deceive herself.

This kind of mindset was very similar to the overly-devoted simps in Qian Xunji's past life.

…

At Yu Xiaogang's bedside, after showing heartfelt concern, Bibi Dong finally couldn't hold back her question—

Just what had happened today?

Why had he and Uncle Yu Yuanzhen deceived her and lured her there, only to send her back to Spirit Hall?

To this, Yu Xiaogang of course stammered through a response.

He absolutely couldn't admit he had planned to sell her out.

So he shoved all the blame onto his father, Yu Yuanzhen.

He explained that once his father found out Bibi Dong was the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, he panicked, saying their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan couldn't afford to offend Spirit Hall.

Thus, Yu Yuanzhen forced him to trick her and bring her to Spirit Hall to apologize to Qian Xunji.

Originally, he had been determined to resist, unwilling to lose Bibi Dong.

But unfortunately, Yu Yuanzhen wasn't afraid at all, even saying it would be better if Xiaogang died.

Even if he died, Yu Yuanzhen would still take Bibi Dong to Spirit Hall to make amends.

In the end, he had no choice but to go along with it.

Because if he stayed alive, he might still be able to protect Bibi Dong a little.

But if he died, he feared Bibi Dong would suffer even more.

As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang's lies flowed more and more smoothly, his acting grew even more convincing, putting on an expression of deep pain and sorrow.

He gazed at Bibi Dong with eyes full of affection, tears streaming down his face.

"Xiaogang…"

Listening to him, Bibi Dong completely believed him, tears slipping down before she could even speak.

The two embraced tightly.

'This Bibi Dong is just way too easy to fool.'

'I barely said anything and she already fell for it.'

Yu Xiaogang felt extremely relieved inside.

Since the apology to Spirit Hall had failed, and Qian Xunji not only refused to take Bibi Dong back but even extorted them ruthlessly…

Even taking their clan's treasured "Nine-Crowned True Dragon" from them…

Now that compensation had failed, and Bibi Dong had been left behind…

In Yu Xiaogang's view, it was only natural to resume the original plan—have Bibi Dong help him wash away his 'trash' reputation.

Then, peacefully have her bear children for him—children with outstanding talent.

To do that, her cooperation was still needed.

So being able to continue fooling her was definitely for the best.

…

The next day.

After Bibi Dong was called away by Yu Xiaogang's mother—

Yu Yuanzhen summoned Yu Xiaogang alone to his study.

As soon as he entered…

Yu Xiaogang immediately dropped to his knees before Yu Yuanzhen, crying and confessing with tears all over his face.

"Father, I'm sorry! I was wrong!"

"I was too naive and ended up dragging the whole clan down!"

"It's good that you know that!"

Yu Yuanzhen's expression was icy, his tone full of disappointment and anger.

"Don't try to act smart again, understand?"

"Also… what did you do with Bibi Dong? She doesn't seem angry at us at all."

Saying this, Yu Yuanzhen furrowed his brow, confused.

Yu Xiaogang smirked smugly.

"Father, that Bibi Dong is just way too easy to fool…"

He then relayed the gist of what he had told Bibi Dong the night before.

"…Though I blamed everything on you, Father…"

"After hearing what I said, Bibi Dong loves me even more."

"She wants to stay with me no matter what. And since you're my father, no matter what you've done, she can only choose to forgive you too."

"Besides, in my story, you were actually very fond of her."

"You only did what you did because of the clan and Spirit Hall's pressure."

"So she has no choice but to accept it!"

"You did well."

Yu Yuanzhen mulled it over, then nodded with a calmer expression.

'This son of mine may be a bit dumb…'

'But when it comes to tricking women, he's got serious talent!'

"Since that's the case, choose a day and marry the girl."

Yu Yuanzhen thought for a moment and said,

"Given how your actions have spread through the sect, your reputation within the clan is bound to worsen even further."

"Bibi Dong will also be seen as a jinx to the clan—hated, cursed, and shunned by everyone."

"Make sure to protect her during this period."

"Although she truly is our clan's jinx, she's also a top-tier innate full soul power talent with twin spirits."

"Even though her cultivation has been crippled, her bloodline and talent remain."

"If you marry her, your children will surely be extremely gifted."

"That damned Spirit Hall extorted our clan and stole our treasured Nine-Crowned True Dragon, causing us immense loss."

"But now that Bibi Dong has been discarded by Qian Xunji and left behind…"

"Let's just use her to make up for it."

"Do your utmost to have as many children with her as possible. Can you do that?"

Yu Yuanzhen asked in a low voice.

Although Yu Xiaogang's cowardly nature made him shrink back at the thought of shielding Bibi Dong from the entire clan's scorn and hatred…

When he heard he was supposed to have as many children as possible with her, he instantly regained confidence and responded eagerly,

"Of course I can!"

'With how empty-headed Bibi Dong is, I can fool her easily!'

'And with how much she loves me, I just have to keep sweet-talking her and she'll happily pop out kids for me!'

…

On the other side—

After leaving the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan,

Qian Xunji unfolded six pairs of radiant golden wings behind him, his entire body cloaked in holy golden light like a blazing sun soaring through the sky.

With Ling Yuan and the two Worshippers, he headed straight back toward Spirit City.

After more than a day of travel—

The group finally arrived at Spirit City.