Chapter 3113: Beat Around the Bush_1

Xu Sheng's eyes deepened, "Your Holiness, I don't believe there is a need for this, is there?"

Seeing this, it was obvious that the other party suspected that he might have concealed his real strength!

Otherwise, why would he suddenly be asked to fight Gui Mei?

Bi Bidong raised her eyebrows and countered, "What, do you think Gui Mei isn't worthy to be your opponent?"

In an instant, Gui Mei's gaze turned hostile...

Xu Sheng immediately denied, "No, of course not, I just feel that Ghost Douluo is a Super Douluo Level expert, and I have only just stepped into the Titled Douluo rank; it's simply impossible for me to be a match!"

Bi Bidong showed no intention of letting him off, and again said, "Is that so? But I don't think that's the case!"

It looked like his guess was probably correct!

However, Yueguan suddenly interjected, "Xu Sheng, this is an order from Her Holiness. Are you planning to defy it??"

This brat, why say so much nonsense? Why not just do as Her Holiness says?

Xu Sheng glanced at the former and sighed, "I, I certainly will not defy Her Holiness's orders, but..."

Yueguan did not intend to give him a chance to explain, "If that's the case, then what's there to 'but' about!"

"Lao Gui, what are you waiting for? Begin!"

As soon as these words were spoken, an already impatient Gui Mei immediately released his Martial Soul...

After a burst of intense soul power fluctuation, he charged towards Xu Sheng...

Seeing this, Xu Sheng also quickly fell back, likewise releasing his Martial Soul...

The Nine-Hearted Begonia quietly blossomed in the palm of his hand...

The first soul ring at his feet suddenly lit up...

Blood-colored petals scattered and fell, turning into blades, streaking towards Gui Mei in an attempt to slice him to pieces...

However, the latter had long been familiar with this move!!

Merely by concentrating his Soul Power around his body, he formed a sturdy defense that blocked all the attacks...

"Xu Sheng, stop using these useless soul skills, show your true strength!"

"Otherwise, if you die by my hand, you'll only have sorrow in Hell! Fourth Soul Skill, Ghost Shadow Release!"

With these words, the fourth soul ring at his feet lit up...

As he extended his palm towards Xu Sheng, a small black vortex condensed within it...

A few seconds later, a large number of black shadows poured out from the soul power vortex, overwhelmingly hurtling towards Xu Sheng...

Watching the battle gradually get on track, Bi Bidong finally cast a cold glance at Yueguan, "Yueguan, you just interrupted my talk without permission. Do you not take me, the Pope, seriously?"

Yueguan was taken aback and hurriedly explained, "I'm sorry, Your Holiness, it was not intentional. I just wanted Xu Sheng to get on with fighting Lao Gui quickly!!"

Bi Bidong pursed her lips, "Seeing that the battle is going smoothly, I will not punish you this time. But don't let it happen again!"

She was merely giving a verbal warning.

Yueguan then patted his chest and nodded, "Yes, Your Holiness."

However, the next sentence from the former made him ponder...

"However... in your opinion, who between Xu Sheng and Gui Mei will win?"

After a long while, Yueguan gave his answer, "Your Holiness, in my opinion, it will naturally be Lao Gui who wins. Even if Xu Sheng has a backup plan, there is a gap of four to five levels between them, which is hard to bridge!"

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He was acutely aware of Gui Mei's strength; even Hyper Douluos one level above him had their hands full!

Not to mention, Xu Sheng!

Bi Bidong's Beautiful Eyes sparkled with sharpness, "I also think Gui Mei will win. However, it's not that Xu Sheng will be outmatched, but that he will conceal his true strength!"

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Finally, after the battle had raged for half an hour, Gui Mei emerged as the ultimate victor!!

Xu Sheng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and then said with a fist salute, "As expected of Ghost Douluo, I am utterly convinced by my defeat!"

Gui Mei looked at him with a complex gaze, "Xu Sheng, you're quite strong. Even though you've just stepped into the realm of a Titled Douluo, you were able to stand your ground against me, a Hyper Douluo!"

He had thought he would easily defeat the opponent but hadn't expected to be pushed to release his Martial Soul True Body!

Fortunately, he still managed to clinch the final victory, not disgracing the Pope!

Xu Sheng didn't show any pride, and humbly replied, "You overpraise me, Ghost Douluo. If you had not held back, I probably would have been defeated much earlier!"

At this moment, Bi Bidong walked over and spoke indifferently, "It seems the outcome of the battle has been decided!"

"Xu Sheng, how are you feeling? Are you hurt?"

Hearing this, Xu Sheng replied undisturbed, "Ghost Douluo avoided my vitals, so I've only suffered some minor injuries!"

Bi Bidong nodded slightly, "That's good to hear. Just make sure not to keep any irreversible injuries out of bravado!"

Xu Sheng showed a smile and said again, "Thank you for your concern, Your Holiness. I will bear it in mind."

Yueguan took the opportunity to sidle up to Gui Mei and quietly asked, "Lao Gui, what do you make of this kid? Is he hiding his strength?"

Gui Mei replied truthfully, "He should not be. During the fight, there were several attacks that nearly hit his vitals. If I had not actively avoided them, the consequences would have been unthinkable!"

Yueguan looked skeptical,"Really?"

Gui Mei nodded earnestly, "Yes, if he had any other tricks up his sleeve, he would have used them by now!"

He certainly didn't believe Xu Sheng would bet his life that he would show mercy!

After staring at the former for a few seconds, Yueguan eventually chose to trust...

"In that case, I'll temporarily take your word for it!"

However, Bi Bidong suddenly turned to look at Yueguan and Gui Mei, saying in an undeniable tone, "Yueguan, you and Gui Mei should leave first. I have something to discuss with Xu Sheng alone!"

Although puzzled, Yueguan and Gui Mei dared not object...

"Yes, Your Holiness!"

With that, they vanished from the spot...

Xu Sheng was quite puzzled and took the initiative to ask, "Your Holiness, do you have something else to discuss with me?"

Bi Bidong took a deep breath and stated at a measured pace, "During the battle just now, neither Yueguan nor Gui Mei may have noticed, but if I'm not mistaken, you must have concealed some of your strength, right?"

"And you even knew that Gui Mei would not hit your vitals!"

Xu Sheng, unruffled, pursued the matter, "Why would you say that, Your Holiness? I indeed did my utmost in the battle against Ghost Douluo!"

Bi Bidong surveyed his wounds from head to toe, "Did your utmost? It's just the two of us now, there's no need for such talk. You can't fool me!"

Xu Sheng was in no way intimidated by her words, "I'm sorry, Your Holiness, but could you be misunderstanding something about me?"

"Or rather, why would I conceal my strength? There would be no benefit to me in doing so!"

If she had truly noticed something, she would certainly have pointed it out directly, instead of beating around the bush as she was now!

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