People are writing diaries in Douluo, Bibi Dong is crazy about it

**Chapter 207: This Has a Bad Influence**

Although Xiao Wu felt a little annoyed inside, she smiled gently at Liu Erlong.

"I didn't expect we'd have that kind of relationship, but since Wutong says so, I'll start calling you 'Erlong Mom' from now on."

Hearing this, Liu Erlong's face froze.

Oh no… Xiao Wu doesn't look any younger than her do now. This feels so wrong.

"I mean, look at you!" Liu Erlong waved her hands frantically. "You're practically my age after transforming! How can you call me 'Erlong Mom'? I have some dignity, you know!"

Xiao Wu smirked and pointed at Liu Erlong. She then spoke softly to Tang Wutong.

"Daughter, call Erlong Grandma a few more times. Let her get used to it."

Tang Wutong nodded obediently.

"Grandma Erlong! Grandma Erlong! Grandma Erlong!"

Liu Erlong clutched her head, groaning in defeat. Eventually, she darted behind Zhao Ling, wrapping her arms around him.

"Hubby! Xiao Wu and her daughter are bullying me! I'm so pitiful!"

Zhao Ling coughed awkwardly, startled by how uncharacteristically soft Liu Erlong was acting.

'Is this the same fierce, dragon-like woman I remember?'

Tang Wutong tilted her head in confusion, watching Liu Erlong cling to Zhao Ling.

What's going on? Mom once told her that Grandma Erlong liked a man named Yu Xiao Gang… But why does she seem so affectionate with Zhao Ling?

Her thoughts shifted.

Wait… Grandma keeps calling him 'husband' in the diary. Could this man actually be her grandfather?

But something didn't add up.

If he were her grandfather, her surname wouldn't be Tang. It'd be Zhao…

Despite her confusion, Tang Wutong felt reassured. Meeting her mother, grandmother, and Grandma Erlong felt like a dream come true. She decided not to dwell on it.

That night, Zhao Ling visited the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to negotiate the purchase of the old house.

The sect's leader had been searching for ways to win Zhao Ling's favor. Upon hearing Zhao Ling's interest in the old property, he sold it to him at a generous discount, accepting only a few hundred thousand gold soul coins.

Given the size and prime location of the property—comparable to a royal palace—its value was easily in the millions.

After acquiring the estate, Zhao Ling hired bricklayers through his connections with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to begin renovations.

Since repairs would take time, Zhao Ling rented a temporary mansion, intending to leave the palace within three days.

Though the new mansion wasn't large, it was sufficient for the group.

However, their departure caused a scene at the palace.

The hundred or so palace servants were in tears, begging Zhao Ling not to leave.

After all, Zhao Ling had generously provided low-level soul beast meat and handed out pocket money—1,000 gold soul coins each—without hesitation.

Some even considered resigning to follow Zhao Ling.

But Zhao Ling refused.

If he say he is cutting ties with the Tian Dou royal family, he mean it. He can't have people gossiping about his connections.

With no other choice, Steward Qian and the palace staff tearfully watched Zhao Ling's group depart.

Upon moving into the rented mansion, the absence of servants left the household eerily quiet.

However, the downside was that all chores—cooking, cleaning, laundry—fell to Zhao Ling and the others.

Feeling sorry for the women, Zhao Ling posted job listings, seeking female servants to handle the housework.

He offered 5 gold soul coins a month—an attractive salary, even in Tian Dou City.

Within days, the mansion was flooded with applicants.

Liu Erlong and Ah Yin insisted on screening every candidate, narrowing the pool to 20 women aged 18 to 30.

Zhao Ling didn't particularly care about appearance—only competence.

But Ah Yin and Liu Erlong disagreed.

"They can't be too old or unattractive," Liu Erlong argued. "Wouldn't it upset you to see someone unpleasant every day?"

Zhao Ling sighed.

We're hiring servants, not concubines… Why are they treating this like a beauty pageant?

Nevertheless, the household was finally running smoothly again.

With the staff situation resolved, Zhao Ling accompanied Xiao Wu to the Sunset Forest to condense her soul rings.

Thanks to the Transformation Pill, Xiao Wu's soul power started at level 30—enough to form three rings immediately.

Naturally, Xiao Wu was thrilled.

She is finally becoming a Soul Master!

Rather than risk drawing attention in the city, Zhao Ling took her deep into the forest.

There, Xiao Wu began condensing her soul rings.

Two hours passed.

Xiao Wu successfully formed three rings—exactly like in the original story.

Her soul power surged from level 30 to 37, putting her just three levels away from her fourth ring.

But something unexpected happened.

When forming her second ring, Xiao Wu condensed a purple thousand-year ring.

Zhao Ling's eyes widened.

What the…? A thousand-year ring at level 30?

He didn't realize the diary's hidden reward—boosting Xiao Wu's cultivation aptitude by 10%—had taken effect.

Instead, he attributed it to the Transformation Pill.

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