Douluo Dalu: The Legend of The Spider Emperor

As for why Bibi Dong had accepted Ye Hao as her son?

Ye Hao still had no idea.

He could only wait until the elimination rounds began. When he and his team traveled to Spirit Hall and met Bibi Dong, all the answers would be revealed.

Their next opponent: Tianshui Academy.

There were still two days before the match.

Since he now had full authority over the Titan Giant Ape, Ye Hao did not hesitate.

Returning to his room, he pulled out two sheets of blank paper and began writing furiously.

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"Elder Snake Spear, please have these two letters delivered—one to my mother and one to my grandfather. I'll leave it in your hands."

Ye Hao emerged from his study, handing the letters to Snake Spear Douluo.

Without a word, Snake Spear Douluo turned and walked away.

"Hey!"

At that moment, Qian Renxue approached, watching Snake Spear Douluo leave. She knew where he was going.

But what puzzled her was—what exactly had Ye Hao written in those letters?

"Brother, what did you… write to Grandfather?" Qian Renxue asked curiously.

Ye Hao smiled. "It's a secret."

With that, he walked away, grinning.

Qian Renxue froze for a moment before playfully scolding him, "You brat! You're asking for trouble!"

Spirit Hall was incredibly efficient.

In less than a day and a half, Ye Hao's letters reached both Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu.

"Teacher, this letter is from Young Master Ye," Hu Liena announced as she entered the room, holding a pristine envelope.

Bibi Dong slowly opened her eyes, gazing at the letter in Hu Liena's hands.

"Ye…"

"So, it's from him. Has the little one grown impatient?" Bibi Dong murmured.

With a gentle flick of her wrist, the letter floated into her hand, guided by her soul power.

"Nana, leave the room and close the door behind you. No one is to enter unless I say so."

"Understood."

Hu Liena exited, shutting the door tightly.

Alone in the vast Pope's Hall, Bibi Dong curiously examined the letter in her hands.

"To My Esteemed Mother."

The 4 bold characters on the front of the envelope were impossible to miss.

Beneath them was the name "Ye Hao."

Bibi Dong's expression shifted slightly.

This was the first time she had seen the word "Mother" addressed to her.

The unfamiliar yet strangely yearned-for title.

"This little one… quite the sweet talker." Bibi Dong chuckled softly.

She carefully opened the letter and began reading.

"To My Esteemed Mother, I, Ye Hao, send my humble greetings."

"I am deeply honored by Mother's recognition and acceptance, and I express my sincerest gratitude."

"I was orphaned at a young age, wandering the world alone. Yet, fate showed me mercy, granting me the Death Spider Emperor and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor as my martial souls. Later, my sister mentioned that I bear a striking resemblance to Mother."

"Please forgive me for not being able to personally visit and express my thanks. Once the elimination rounds begin, I will come to the Pope's Hall to see Mother and formally express my gratitude."

"A few days ago, I learned that Mother's second martial soul lacks soul rings. After discussing with my sister, we decided to gift the Titan Giant Ape to Mother. Upon hearing this, my sister gladly agreed."

Bibi Dong's eyes flickered with surprise.

Was she seeing this correctly?

He planned to gift the Titan Giant Ape to her?

She rubbed her eyes and reread the passage.

Yes, the words were clear as day.

"A calculated move?"

Bibi Dong had accepted Ye Hao as her son because she had her eyes on his two Spider Emperor Beasts—the Death Spider Emperor and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor.

Both 100,000-year-old soul beasts, perfectly suited for her.

But now, Ye Hao had changed the game.

The Titan Giant Ape wasn't as compatible as the Spider Emperors, but it was still one of the strongest 100,000-year-old soul beasts in existence.

It was an incredibly tempting offer.

She continued reading.

"Please do not blame me, Mother. To me, the two Spider Emperors are family. Moreover, they have taken human form and are no longer soul beasts."

Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly.

Clever.

By transforming into humans, the two Spider Emperors could no longer be hunted for soul rings.

At this point, even Bibi Dong had to give up on acquiring them.

She read further.

"Please forgive my actions, Mother. I had no other choice. However, I assure you—once the tournament ends, I will personally venture into Star Dou Forest and capture the Sky Azure Bull Python as a tribute to Mother, easing your current predicament."

Bibi Dong's tense expression softened.

She began anticipating her meeting with this "son" of hers.

Bold, intelligent, and above all, deeply loyal to those he cares about.

Her initial plan to take the Spider Emperors had failed.

But now, Ye Hao had offered her something even better.

The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape—two legendary soul beasts, superior to the Spider Emperors in raw power.

A mother's heart is hard to read, but Bibi Dong still understood one truth.

Even if she resented Qian Renxue, her own daughter, she could not bring herself to take the Titan Giant Ape from her.

It was a gift from Qian Renxue to her.

For the first time in years, Bibi Dong felt a warmth from her daughter.

This realization left her deeply moved.

But then another thought crossed her mind.

Qian Renxue was taken care of.

But… what about Qian Daoliu?

Just then, Hu Liena's voice echoed from outside.

"Teacher, Elder Judgment has sent a message."

Bibi Dong frowned slightly. "What is it?"

Hu Liena cleared her throat.

"Grand Worship says that as of today, the Titan Giant Ape is at your full disposal. From now on, Spirit Hall will follow only your command."

Bibi Dong's eyes lit up instantly.

She grinned and looked down at the letter in her hands.

This boy… masterful maneuvering.

One letter to her.

Another to Qian Daoliu.

Without Qian Daoliu's approval, she wouldn't have been able to touch the Titan Giant Ape.

Now, that concern had vanished entirely.

Not only would she claim the Titan Giant Ape's soul ring, but she also gained Qian Daoliu's approval—a double victory.

She didn't know how Ye Hao had convinced Qian Daoliu, but at this moment, she had truly taken him to heart.

She was now eager to meet her "son."

"Little one, I will be waiting for you at Spirit Hall," Bibi Dong whispered.

She finally responded to Hu Liena.

"Nana, send out my command. Guard the Titan Giant Ape closely. The moment the tournament ends—it dies."

Hu Liena hesitated briefly but quickly complied.

Bibi Dong folded the letter carefully and placed it close to her heart, as if it were a treasured possession.

Meanwhile, in the Elder's Hall.

Qian Daoliu stood before the Angel Statue, reading his letter.

In it, Ye Hao had greeted him as Grandfather and explained how gifting the Titan Giant Ape to Bibi Dong would benefit Spirit Hall.

Every word was crafted perfectly to appeal to him.

By offering the Titan Giant Ape in Qian Renxue's name, he ensured that Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue would unite.

Qian Daoliu set the letter down and smiled.

"I have a fine grandson. With him, Spirit Hall's rise is inevitable."

Across the continent, news spread like wildfire.

In Shrek Academy, Xiao Wu wept bitterly, devastated by the Titan Giant Ape's impending execution.

Tang San clenched his fists.

"Don't worry, Xiao Wu. I will save him."

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Sorry for the late update, there was a blackout.