Chapter 48 Refining the Body with Ice and Fire, Forging the Origin, Awakening the Third Martial Soul?
Bibi Dong took a deep breath to calm her agitated emotions.
Looking at the exquisitely beautiful Yearning Heartbreak Red before her, and then at Lan Yue beside her with an expectant expression, the impulse in her heart grew stronger.
"Okay, I'll give it a try."
Although Bibi Dong's voice was gentle, it conveyed a sense of determination.
She slowly closed her eyes and began to replay the events of the past few days in her mind.
Although Lan Yue had only been by her side for a short time, a few months at most.
But for Bibi Dong, these few months had felt more vibrant and warmer than the past ten years of her life.
She remembered the first time they met, the little boy shivering in the snow, yet still looking at her with stubborn eyes.
She remembered the first time he called her "sister," his soft, sweet voice like a warm current that instantly melted the ice in her heart.
She remembered how adorable he had looked, blushing and flustered when she teased him in the carriage.
She recalled how, despite his young age, he had always acted like a little adult, using his not-so-broad shoulders to try his best to protect her and help her solve her problems.
It was he who allowed her to feel long-lost warmth and kinship in the cold and cruel Spirit Hall.
It was he who allowed her to find a peaceful haven amidst the treacherous power struggles.
For Bibi Dong, Lan Yue was more than just a younger brother she had adopted.
He was a ray of light that had suddenly broken into her dark life, a salvation bestowed upon her by the heavens.
This feeling was pure and passionate, without any impurities.
As memories flooded back, a gentle smile unconsciously crept onto Bibi Dong's lips, and two lines of clear tears slowly slid down her exquisite face.
Those were tears of happiness, and tears of emotion.
The next moment, Bibi Dong suddenly opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes flashing with an unprecedentedly firm light.
Her soul power surged, forcing out a mouthful of her heart's essence blood.
"Puff—"
A mouthful of bright red blood spurted out, landing precisely on the petals of the Yearning Heartbreak Red.
In an instant, something unexpected happened!
The Yearning Heartbreak Red, which had been standing quietly, seemed to be instantly awakened the moment it came into contact with Bibi Dong's heart's blood.
The blood-red petals trembled violently, bursting forth with a dazzling red light.
The entire Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eyes was bathed in a crimson glow.
Immediately afterward, the piece of black stone that had been tightly connected to the flower stem made a crisp "crack" sound, then slowly fell off and landed on the ground.
The flower, symbolizing longing and heartbreak, floated up lightly, like a wanderer who had found its home.
It slowly fell into Bibi Dong's palm.
The petals were vibrant and glistening with red light, as if they were cheering and celebrating the birth of their new owner.
"It... it was a success?!"
Dugu Bo, who was not far away, stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.
Although he didn't know the specific origin of this magical herb, just by looking at the harsh conditions for harvesting it, he knew it was by no means an easy task.
He had never expected this little girl to succeed on her first try!
Meanwhile, Yue Guan, standing to the side, trembled with excitement, his peach blossom eyes filled with shock and envy.
"The king of flowers... the Yearning Heartbreak Red... has actually recognized a master!"
"In this world, there really are such passionate and devoted people!"
Bibi Dong held the Yearning Heartbreak Red in her hands, feeling the warmth of the petals.
Her heart was filled with indescribable joy and emotion.
Bibi Dong turned her head and looked at Lan Yue beside her, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection:
"Little Yueyue, look, I did it."
Lan Yue watched this scene with a mix of emotions.
Although he had long known that Bibi Dong was a person of deep feelings and strong emotions, her unwavering devotion to Yu Xiaogang in the original story had made that clear.
But now, this deep affection had been completely poured into him.
How could he not be moved?
"Congratulations, Sister Dong'er."
Lan Yue stepped forward, gently took Bibi Dong's hand, and said sincerely:
"Since this Yearning Heartbreak Red has recognized you as its master, then this is its best destiny."
"From now on, it will always protect you, just like... I will always protect you."
Listening to Lan Yue's seemingly immature yet resounding promise,
Bibi Dong felt as if the softest part of her heart had been struck hard.
The warm current instantly flowed through her limbs and bones, making her feel weak all over.
She no longer cared about the other people watching, nor about the dignity and composure of a Saintess.
Bibi Dong suddenly stretched out her arms and hugged the little guy, who was a head shorter than her, tightly.
"Fool..."
Bibi Dong rested her chin on Lan Yue's shoulder, her voice choked with emotion and thick with a nasal tone:
"I don't need you to protect me. As long as you're safe and sound, I'll be content..."
She held him tightly, as if she wanted to meld Lan Yue into her very bones.
She carefully held the flower in her palm, placing it behind the two of them, afraid of crushing this sacred Immortal Herb that had witnessed her feelings.
Lan Yue was struggling to breathe due to the tightness, but he could feel Bibi Dong's slightly trembling body.
He didn't struggle, but instead reached out his little hand and gently patted Bibi Dong's back, silently comforting her.
...
Not far away,
looking at this heartwarming yet slightly "sweet" scene,
the three grown men, Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and Dugu Bo, looked at each other in bewilderment, their expressions a fascinating mix of emotions.
Yue Guan's peach blossom eyes widened in surprise, and his delicate fingers froze.
As someone who was obsessed with flowers, he knew better than anyone how demanding the conditions were for the Yearning Heartbreak Red to recognize its owner.
That required unwavering and steadfast affection!
He had originally thought that although Her Highness doted on this younger brother,
given their young age and the fact that they were siblings, they might not be able to reach that level of "heartbreak."
But reality had slapped him hard in the face.
'This... this relationship must be incredibly deep!'
Yue Guan clicked his tongue inwardly, and the way he looked at Lan Yue completely changed.
If his previous respect for Lan Yue had merely been due to the Pope and the Saintess, then...
Now, he truly treated Lan Yue like a precious ancestor that had to be worshipped.
For Her Highness the Holy Maiden to have gone this far, this kid's status was probably even higher than His Holiness the Pope!
Although the ghostly figure beside him couldn't see his expression, the dark shadow clearly trembled a few times, indicating that he was also extremely unsettled.
As for Dugu Bo, his eyes almost popped out of his head.
Dugu Bo stroked his lush green beard, his gaze sweeping over the two tightly embracing figures, a storm raging within him:
'Goodness... Although I haven't frequented Spirit Hall for a long time, I've heard that the Holy Son and Holy Maiden aren't biological siblings.'
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