"Haha... Dong'er, you're very thoughtful."
Hearing this, Qian Xunji couldn't help but chuckle softly, feeling somewhat comforted in his heart.
Tang Hao?
Just a forty-four-year-old old man!
If we're talking about true geniuses,
It should be his disciple,
His disciple's disciple, and his precious daughter!
Of course, this was on the condition that he could resolve that absurd, unreal historical issue regarding Bi Bi Dong.
Otherwise, the Spirit Hall might self-destruct!
"Then, Teacher, please enjoy your meal. Dong'er will return tomorrow."
"Grand Elder, Bi Bi Dong takes her leave."
With her main objective accomplished, Bi Bi Dong didn't linger any longer.
She bowed slightly and prepared to exit the secret chamber.
"Goodbye, sister~"
"Mmm."
"..."
Qian Renxue drank the soup, its flavor lingering pleasantly in her mouth.
But her purple eyes were fixed intently on Bi Bi Dong's retreating figure, and she smiled lightly.
After a short while.
The secret chamber returned to tranquility.
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath and asked Qian Xunji:
"Have you made your decision?"
Qian Xunji ignored him and instead looked at Qian Renxue, asking with a smile:
"Little Xue, how do you find the soup?"
"Very sweet, very delicious."
Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes and smiled, turning her head to reply softly and gently.
"Heh."
Qian Xunji chuckled, then finally met Qian Daoliu's furrowed gaze.
"Old man, you heard her, right?"
"Don't you regret this; this is no child's play!"
Qian Daoliu warned sternly.
When would his disappointing son ever become more steady...
"I started regretting it long ago."
"Grandpa, Dad, what are you two talking about? I don't understand."
Qian Renxue looked at the father and son pair, puzzled.
—
Bi Bi Dong had no idea that after witnessing her current behavior, Qian Xunji had chosen to remain in the Papal Hall.
Just after stepping out of the Papal Hall.
Bi Bi Dong couldn't resist taking out that ten-thousand-year soul bone to examine it carefully.
Thinking of the smiling face Ye Tian would have when he saw the soul bone,
Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but smile wryly.
She stored the soul bone and quickly headed back towards Wisteria Residence.
Time had stolen away the noon, and the scorching sun hung high in the sky.
Inside Wisteria Residence.
Ye Tian had just seen off Jin Yue'er and was now lying on the ground beneath the pill furnace. The emptiness of his soul power had left his face pale.
Treating Jin Yue'er and Hu Liena to bird eggs...
also came at a cost.
Using soul skills with the ring fusion technique had quickly drained Ye Tian completely.
Knock! Knock!
A knocking sound came at the door.
Ye Tian turned his head wearily, his cheek pressed against the cold floor. What met his eyes was a pair of bare, jade-like feet.
Entering 'Eternal Heaven' always required removing shoes.
His gaze traveled upward—
The delicate, bony ankles, the flowing long skirt, the gentle curves of waist, hips, and chest.
"Teacher?"
Ye Tian's spirits lifted, and he immediately tried to sit up.
But Bi Bi Dong was faster than him.
Perhaps still harboring some resentment over what Ye Tian had said that morning, she didn't get too close.
With just a wave of her jade-like hand,
Swish!
A multicolored, blurry light shadow shot toward Ye Tian's abdomen.
"What the hell?!"
Ye Tian's expression changed slightly, and he immediately assumed a defensive posture.
In his ears was Bi Bi Dong's somewhat cold voice.
"This is the soul bone you wanted."
Thump!
Ye Tian, quick-eyed and swift-handed, curled his body and caught the warm object, hugging it to his chest. Hearing Bi Bi Dong's voice, he was momentarily stunned.
"Spirit Bone?!"
As the words fell, Ye Tian quickly sat down cross-legged, cradling the Spirit Bone in his hands, his eyes immediately lighting up with pleasant surprise.
He never expected Qian Xunji to be so generous this time.
Bi Bi Dong continued on her own, "This Spirit Bone comes from a Chromatic Mad Lizard over forty thousand years old. Its quality is considered extremely good."
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Ye Tian quickly stood up and expressed his gratitude to Bi Bi Dong.
"This is what you deserve."
Bi Bi Dong stared fixedly at Ye Tian's smiling face. Though she felt happy inside, her expression remained as calm as still water.
She wasn't resisting Ye Tian - she was resisting herself.
Ye Tian's face showed genuine delight.
"But it's still thanks to you, Teacher, that I was able to obtain it smoothly."
"Why is your face so pale?"
Bi Bi Dong suddenly frowned and inquired.
"Ah? This... heh..."
Ye Tian touched his face and explained somewhat helplessly, "Yue'er that lass was here earlier, so I treated her to some quail eggs."
Mentioning Jin Yue'er made Ye Tian think of Qian Renxue.
He couldn't help but ask, "By the way, Teacher, how are things at the Papal Hall?"
Hearing this, Bi Bi Dong's expression immediately changed as she coldly snapped, "Don't ask about things you shouldn't!"
With these words, Bi Bi Dong turned around to leave, wanting to avoid Ye Tian bringing up her past again.
"Don't bother me these next couple days unless it's important."
"..."
Ye Tian was momentarily stunned, then sighed and nodded.
"This disciple understands!"
"Would you like some soup?"
Having reached the doorway, Bi Bi Dong suddenly turned back and asked out of the blue.
"Ah?"
Ye Tian looked puzzled but still nodded.
"I'd like some..."
"Remember to come to the kitchen tomorrow."
After speaking, Bi Bi Dong left the Eternal Heaven and returned to her room.
Seeing Ye Tian's pale face, she couldn't help but want to properly nourish him.
Ye Tian watched Bi Bi Dong leave, completely baffled.
Actually, Bi Bi Dong didn't need to go to such lengths.
He had already accepted reality and was prepared to comfort Qian Renxue, and wouldn't say anything more about it.
However, looking at the Spirit Bone in his hand, Ye Tian couldn't help but feel that its weight had suddenly increased considerably.
"It's just a pity that it doesn't seem very suitable..."
"..."
——
Time passed quickly.
Over the next three days, Bi Bi Dong returned to Wisteria Residence punctually every day just to prepare soup.
Then she would take the soup to the Papal Hall.
Qian Daoliu had already returned to the Hall of Worship on the first day.
In his view, Qian Xunji was no longer young and should take responsibility for his actions and choices.
From then on, everything developed exactly as Bi Bi Dong had anticipated. Her comings and goings from the secret chamber in the Papal Hall had become routine, completely free from any suspicion.
She would deliver the soup at noon and collect the bowl in the evening.
But as time passed, the killing intent in Bi Bi Dong's heart had accumulated to the point where she could no longer suppress it.
The evening bowl collection was merely preparation for collecting a corpse!
Though Ye Tian couldn't see what Bi Bi Dong was doing, he understood the general situation well enough.
He continued drinking the daily chicken soup.
Apart from that, Hu Liena handled all three daily meals, while Ye Tian did nothing but cultivate and train.
He never once stepped foot outside Wisteria Residence!
——
Another noon arrived.
Bi Bi Dong returned to Wisteria Residence as usual and headed straight for the kitchen.
However, before she could get close, she detected a medicinal aroma and heard the voices of a man and woman in conversation.
"Ye Tian, do you think I can try changing how I address you now?"
"Not yet."
"Why?"
"..."
Ye Tian remained silent, unable to provide a proper explanation.
"Ye Tian~ You're pretending to be mute again!"
Qian Renxue shot a reproachful glare at the young man beside her.
Lately,
this Evil Counselor seemed to be constantly dropping the ball.
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