Seated cross-legged on the Purple Cloud Prayer Cushion, Ye Tian's tightly shut eyelids twitched involuntarily.
Enveloped in the ethereal Pill Aroma Mist while in a meditative state, a sudden weight pressed down on his legs. His waist felt as if locked in place, and even his neck seemed constricted by a Spirit Serpent, making it difficult for him to breathe.
"Ugh!"
Bi Bi Dong clung to Ye Tian like an octopus.
"Give me..."
Her purple lips pressed close to Ye Tian's ear, emitting a hoarse, pleading whisper.
Her breathing grew heavy, and her once flawless face now resembled a Green Face with Fangs, missing only the fangs themselves. The dual torment of soul and body contorted Bi Bi Dong's features.
As she caught whiffs of the Pill Fragrance emanating from Ye Tian, the agony within her seemed to ease slightly, causing her to rub against him restlessly. This stirred a flicker of warmth in Ye Tian.
With each breath, rolling white mist continuously seeped into Bi Bi Dong's body.
"I want... medicine...!"
Struggling to part her purple lips, Bi Bi Dong mustered her last ounce of strength to lock herself tightly against Ye Tian, even sinking her teeth into him!
"Ah—!"
The sharp pain at his ear finally jolted the unshakable Ye Tian into opening his eyes.
His pitch-black pupils trembled in bewilderment.
Is this really Bi Bi Dong?!
Ye Tian froze. Who the hell shoved her into my arms?!
Soon, the icy chill from the figure in his embrace sent a shiver down his spine. A sinister, cold aura extinguished all traces of his earlier warmth. There was no hint of allure—something was clearly wrong!
Instantly alert, Ye Tian retracted his Martial Soul. The mist around him receded rapidly, leaving only traces behind, yet Bi Bi Dong clung even tighter...
"Hey... give me some air..." Ye Tian managed to rasp out, lifting his hands to pry her away with effort.
"Teacher..."
"Ah—! Damn it!"
The moment Ye Tian managed to push Bi Bi Dong slightly away, he was met with her ghastly, bluish-purple face, bleeding from all seven orifices. Startled, he stumbled and fell to the ground with her in his arms.
"Ouch—!"
Bi Bi Dong's grip was unyielding.
Clutching the ice-cold figure, Ye Tian lay on his side under the Pill Furnace, grimacing in pain. The impact of his elbow against the floor was far from pleasant.
No matter how he squirmed, Bi Bi Dong remained unresponsive. She had fallen unconscious, her only instinct to hold Ye Tian fast, burying her face in the crook of his neck to inhale the lingering Pill Fragrance, seeking relief from the agony inflicted by the power within her. Occasionally, she let out pained moans.
"Hey, let go!" Ye Tian struggled to sit up, resuming his cross-legged position on the floor as he continued to wrestle with Bi Bi Dong. Once again, he faced her distorted visage, his eyes widening in shock.
"Teacher, what happened to you? Did something go wrong?"
His first thought was that Bi Bi Dong's assassination plot had been exposed and she'd been beaten to this state. But her condition didn't seem to match that scenario.
"Never mind!"
Unable to make sense of it, Ye Tian decided to act. He promptly retrieved a vial from his Soul Guidance Device, intending to force-feed her medicine—such severe injuries and symptoms demanded immediate and ample treatment.
"Teacher, quick, open your mouth..." Ye Tian nudged her, hoping for some cooperation.
His words hung in the air with no response from Bi Bi Dong. Yet, as he persisted in shaking her, she seemed to stir faintly...
Her lips moved mechanically, murmuring,
"Medicine... I want..."
"Open your mouth! How else am I supposed to put it in!"
Ye Tian was somewhat exasperated, even going so far as to pinch Bi Bi Dong's jaw with his hands, trying to pry it open.
As they remained locked in this stalemate, Ye Tian soon noticed the faint wisps of milky white mist swirling around Bi Bi Dong's nose. Her breathing grew increasingly labored, coming in ragged gasps.
In that instant, Ye Tian suddenly understood! Her clingy behavior seemed to be solely for the purpose of inhaling more of the pill fragrance emanating from him.
"It seems this is the only way to feed you."
Taking a deep breath, Ye Tian immediately summoned his Pill Spirit. Two purple Spirit Rings materialized beneath him, swirling in the air. A rich pill fragrance followed, and under Ye Tian's control, the crystal-clear Flawless Nascent Pill transformed into milky droplets that slowly drifted toward Bi Bi Dong's face.
Even the surrounding pill fragrance condensed into liquid form, moving along with the droplets. When the milky pill essence reached Bi Bi Dong's face, it transformed back into a dense mist that flowed into her body through her seven orifices.
Ye Tian's Martial Soul ultimately converged in Bi Bi Dong's abdomen, reforming inside her body and delivering all the pill fragrance directly within her.
Ye Tian planned to use his Soul Skill directly through her belly, just as he had done previously when employing his self-created Turtle Breath Technique. This method had an additional benefit—Bi Bi Dong could fully utilize all the pill fragrance she needed.
The moment the Flawless Nascent Pill and its accompanying pill mist entered Bi Bi Dong's body, Ye Tian clearly felt her grip on him loosen slightly.
It was working!
His eyes brightened as the two Spirit Rings at his feet lit up in succession. Both the Marrow Cleansing Pill and Bright Soul Nourishing Pill were administered simultaneously.
Bi Bi Dong's twisted, bluish-purple face showed slight signs of relaxation.
"Whew—"
Ye Tian finally let out a sigh of relief. He deftly untangled the limbs wrapped around him and laid Bi Bi Dong on the ground. Placing his palm over her abdomen, he steadily employed his Soul Skill while watching her features gradually lose their contorted expression.
His obsidian-like eyes unconsciously drifted toward the door and the window beyond. The sky had long cleared, with the morning sun already rising. If Bi Bi Dong had been exposed or failed in her attempt, someone would have come to demand answers by now.
Which meant... Bi Bi Dong's current state wasn't due to failing to kill her master!
Could it be... Rakshasa?!
Ye Tian's heart skipped a beat. When his gaze returned to Bi Bi Dong, he found her already resting her head on his lap. Looking at that face which now appeared somewhat disfigured, Ye Tian raised an eyebrow slightly.
Had the Rakshasa God Trial begun?
After a moment of stunned silence, Ye Tian became almost certain. Quietly retrieving a Marrow Cleansing Pill from his Soul Guidance Device, he began feeding it to Bi Bi Dong, who could now open her mouth normally without having to clench her teeth in pain.
Of course, Ye Tian's Martial Soul remained inside Bi Bi Dong's abdomen. What was the value of mere pill fragrance anyway!
——
While Ye Tian was busy with his tasks, Qian Daoliu had already ordered Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo to prevent anyone from approaching the Papal Hall. He himself sat in Qian Xunji's seat, having pondered the situation for the better part of the night.
Currently, Qian Xunji had just returned from his disastrous defeat at Tang Hao's hands with the main force, having already brought shame upon the Spirit Hall. If any additional scandal were to emerge now, the Spirit Hall would become a laughingstock.
The matter of Bi Bi Dong killing her master absolutely could not become known to outsiders!
Therefore, while someone needed to take the blame, Bi Bi Dong also needed to legitimately succeed to the papal throne—otherwise, it would inevitably attract investigations from various factions.
"Sigh—"
Dawn was breaking.
Qian Daoliu let out a long, slow sigh, lifting his face with red-rimmed eyes.
"Ji'er, I have failed you."
As the words fell, a trace of chilling determination surfaced in Qian Daoliu's gaze. He rose slowly and murmured softly:
"It seems the Clear Sky School must bear the hardship."
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