"Of course I haven't forgotten."
Ye Tian calmly shook his head.
"Since you haven't forgotten, then you should know..."
Bi Bi Dong's urgent words suddenly cut off, a murderous gleam appearing in her eyes.
Her expression was nearly ferocious as she sharply warned:
"If you dare stop me! I will not hesitate to crush you into pieces! When I achieve my goal, I will keep your minced flesh by my side, you dead ghost Holy Son, do you understand?!"
Bi Bi Dong's face was frozen with cold intensity,
Yet when uttering such vicious words,
She couldn't help her eyelids twitching, her heart feeling somewhat reluctant, even experiencing a slight twinge of pain.
If that day really came...
Perhaps there were other ways to handle it,
For instance, keeping Ye Tian protected in her private chamber would be quite good.
A rebellious disciple needed strict discipline from a stern teacher...
Thinking this, most of the reluctance in Bi Bi Dong's heart faded away.
Vaguely...
She even felt some inexplicable anticipation, looking forward to Ye Tian's provocations.
"Uh..."
Meeting that somewhat unsettling gaze, Ye Tian could no longer maintain his composure...
Feeling rather unnerved.
Unbeknownst to him, Bi Bi Dong was already holding him, lingering at the entrance of the private chamber...
Ye Tian's eyes shifted slightly away,
"Teacher, have you really given no thought to Little Xue?"
"Her again?!"
Bi Bi Dong's brows furrowed tightly, laughing in extreme anger.
"I should consider her? Then who will consider me?! Do you know how many days and nights I've waited? Do you know how long I've endured this torment?!"
Bi Bi Dong threw aside the medicinal herb in her hand, screaming hysterically and sharply:
"Almost ten years! Ten years!"
"Do you know how I've lived through these ten years? Do you know?!"
"I finally waited, waited until he was lying there like a cripple, just waiting for me to plunge the Spider Lance into his heart! To devour him completely, until not even scraps remain! And you tell me to give up? Why should I?!"
Bi Bi Dong grabbed Ye Tian by the collar.
Pulling his face close to hers, her eyes bloodshot, staring fixedly at him.
Her eyes filled with sorrow and pain,
"You don't understand! You know nothing!"
"..."
Forced to stand on his toes, Ye Tian looked at the red-rimmed eyes before him, those purple pupils glistening with tears ready to fall at any moment.
At this moment,
Ye Tian suddenly felt that this Bi Bi Dong wasn't so terrifying after all.
She also had a vulnerable side like any normal person.
But there were some things Ye Tian still wanted to say, to make Bi Bi Dong know when to stop!
Destroying the world or something—she had no right to do that!
"Mmph~"
Suddenly, Bi Bi Dong let out a muffled groan, her tense body trembling slightly.
Her reddened eyes held a trace of dazed confusion...
Ye Tian reached out, carefully using his thumb to wipe away the tear at the corner of Bi Bi Dong's eye.
Adjusting his breath, he looked at Bi Bi Dong and spoke earnestly: "Teacher, actually... I understand. I know everything."
"Wh-what?"
Bi Bi Dong stared blankly at Ye Tian's serious expression.
This brat actually said he knew everything?!
Who told him?!
Killing intent surged in Bi Bi Dong's heart, but she quickly thought of another possibility...
Could it be that Ye Tian figured it out himself?!
Immediately after...
Bi Bi Dong's expression changed drastically.
Panic appeared in her eyes, even a desire to avoid him, a sense of timidity.
She released Ye Tian's collar, not daring to look at him.
"Teacher, I just want to advise you. I hope you won't let hatred blind your eyes, won't take your anger out on Little Xue, won't take it out on Spirit Hall, and won't take it out on others. They might not all be innocent, but they truly don't owe you anything."
Ye Tian stood firmly on the ground, looking at Bi Bi Dong before him - who actually showed some hesitation when facing him - with sincere eyes.
His stance had never changed.
Bi Bi Dong was at fault first, having lost her head. To put it bluntly, she was being disloyal and unfilial.
For such a fundamental mistake.
Qian Xunji's punishment couldn't be considered excessive.
But Bi Bi Dong was the one he had raised!
If it were anyone else, Qian Xunji's approach would have been understandable.
But he too had lost his mind.
Insisting on compounding his mistakes, leaving behind this trouble.
Given the circumstances, persuading Bi Bi Dong to stop after taking revenge on Qian Xunji was the only thing Ye Tian could do.
"I don't need you to tell me what to do!"
Feeling extremely uncomfortable under Ye Tian's gaze, even somewhat embarrassed,
Bi Bi Dong could only wave her hand and quickly retreat.
Breathing heavily as she looked at Ye Tian, she was even less likely to be reasonable now. She didn't want Ye Tian to know those things, even having the impulse to destroy everything!
"Get out! Get out! Don't bother me!"
Bi Bi Dong pointed at the door, glaring at Ye Tian with full of resentment.
"Alright."
Ye Tian nodded calmly.
Instead of leaving immediately, he spread his palms before his chest, holding the void.
A delicate, translucent pill appeared.
A refreshing, extraordinary pill fragrance filled the entire kitchen as two purple spirit rings materialized beneath Ye Tian's feet.
Purple light flashed brilliantly!
Surprise appeared in Bi Bi Dong's eyes.
The two spirit rings were flashing simultaneously... Ring Fusion?!
When did he practice this?!
As the light faded.
Ye Tian held the Bright Soul Nourishing Pill, about the size of a quail egg, and slowly approached Bi Bi Dong. He took her hand and placed the pill in her palm.
"The Ring Fusion technique is quite simple, took less than two days."
Ye Tian gave Bi Bi Dong a bright smile.
"Teacher, remember to take the medicine. Goodbye."
After this reminder, Ye Tian released Bi Bi Dong's hand and walked outside.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong stared at the 'quail egg' in her hand. Ye Tian's display of astonishing talent once again had diluted her previous emotions.
She also understood.
Why Ye Tian had suddenly demonstrated Ring Fusion.
He wanted to use this method to tell her that the previous topic was over!
"No matter what, I won't stop!"
Just as Ye Tian was about to leave the kitchen,
Bi Bi Dong's cold voice sounded again, making him pause his steps.
"What I want to take revenge on isn't just him!"
Bi Bi Dong's eyes were bloodshot,
The icy killing intent emanating from her was enough to freeze even the fire in the stove.
Clutching the pill tightly in her hand.
Bi Bi Dong's eyes were filled with hatred - she still had to take revenge on that worthless liar too!
Make him regret ever coming into this world!
"As long as Teacher is clearly aware of what she's doing, that's fine."
Ye Tian sighed; he had done all he could. Leaving these words behind, Ye Tian exited the kitchen and went upstairs.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong fell silent.
Quietly putting the quail egg-like pill into her mouth, she gained a moment of peace.
Lifting her sleeve to smell it.
Ye Tian's scent had long become inseparable from hers.
――
"Ugh"
Just as Qian Daoliu stepped into the secret chamber.
He heard Qian Xunji's painful groan.
Qian Xunji had already regained consciousness but still couldn't move. A faint smile appeared on his face as he struggled to open his mouth, his voice weak and hoarse.
"Old man, is that you?"
"If your cultivation were stronger, how could you have been injured like this?"
Qian Daoliu picked up the water pot from the table and came to his side.
"Heh, old man," Qian Xunji endured the pain and forced a helpless smile. "I'm already in this state, can't you say something nice?"
"Will nice words help you remember your lesson?"
Qian Daoliu frowned as he brought the water pot to Qian Xunji's lips.
"Gulp~"
Qian Xunji opened his parched lips and drank greedily. It took him a while to finish, his pale face still devoid of color.
"With me like this, you're still worried I won't remember my lesson? Tang Hao's hammer is much more effective than your sarcasm."
Qian Xunji struggled to curl his lips.
"You!"
Qian Daoliu's face darkened slightly with anger.
"See, you're angry again. I'm the one who's injured, don't hurt yourself with anger."
Qian Xunji smiled weakly. Who wasn't a young master? He had never suffered such a loss since childhood! To be so severely injured, almost dying...
After saying this, Qian Xunji gasped for breath twice, waiting until his breathing stabilized before speaking weakly:
"Dad, I'm not asking for concern, but can't you at least say something pleasant?"
"You disgrace, do you deserve it?!"
"Ah..."
Qian Xunji sighed and closed his eyes. "I'd rather keep my eyes closed, at least it's quieter that way."
"Disgrace!"
Qian Daoliu couldn't help but roar angrily, raising his hand. But seeing Qian Xunji's half-dead appearance, the corner of his eye twitched, and he had no choice but to lower his hand again.
"..."
After a long while, Qian Daoliu adjusted his mindset, put the water pot back, and sat at the foot of the bed.
"Tell me about the fight."
"You should ask Guimei and the others about that, I was completely hammered senseless."
"Bastard! How can you say that out loud..."
Faced with Qian Xunji's evasiveness, Qian Daoliu's blood pressure rose considerably. If Tang Chen found out about this, his old face would be trampled under their feet by Qian Xunji's disgrace!
"This can't be blamed on me, right? Wasn't it your teaching? When encountering Ring Detonation, temporarily avoid their brilliance and don't confront them head-on, that way even if you don't win, you won't lose. But you never told me I'd have to avoid him for three days and three nights... that's not exactly temporary!"
Qian Xunji's face was full of frustration.