But after hearing what came next, the young woman's expression changed slightly, and profound disappointment filled her eyes.
She suddenly grabbed Jin Lingfeng's arm and said excitedly:
"Brother Jin, you're leaving so soon?"
"No! Xiao Wu won't let you go!"
The atmosphere immediately became extremely awkward, and all the students stared blankly at Xiao Wu.
Bibi Dong looked at Jin Lingfeng with slightly cold eyes, her gaze carrying deep anger.
Jin Lingfeng inwardly sensed trouble and hurriedly pushed Xiao Wu's hand away, smiling awkwardly as he said:
"Xiao Wu, I'm truly happy to have met you."
"But now that everything has been taken care of, I have to return to my family."
"I'm sure that if there's a chance in the future, we'll meet again."
Although he knew Xiao Wu liked him, Jin Lingfeng could not respond to her feelings. The person he loved was Qian Renxue...
For a moment, the young woman felt even worse. She bit her lip tightly and stared at the first person she had developed feelings for after entering the human world. With a forced smile, she said:
"Brother Jin, since you're leaving, Xiao Wu won't try to keep you."
"I'm sure we'll have a chance to meet again someday."
Xiao Wu was clearly aggrieved and reluctant to part, yet she did not reveal it. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, she found an excuse to leave, her body trembling faintly...
Watching the young woman hurriedly leave the dining hall, Jin Lingfeng sighed softly and said to Bibi Dong beside him:
"Sister Dong'er, let's eat quickly."
"Then we'll meet up with Holy Dragon Douluo and return to Spirit City."
However, Bibi Dong folded her arms and said sarcastically:
"You seem reluctant to part with that little girl too. Why don't you hurry up and chase after her?"
Jin Lingfeng gave a bitter smile.
"Sister Dong'er, stop making fun of me."
"The person I like is Xue'er. Xiao Wu and I are only ordinary friends."
"Alright, I never said I didn't believe you."
"Go order some food. Once we're done eating, it'll be time for us to head back as well."
The two then walked together toward the ordering area...
Half an hour later, Jin Lingfeng and Bibi Dong left the dining hall and headed toward the academy gates.
Along the way, some students around them were secretly discussing Yu Xiaogang's murder the previous night. Jin Lingfeng secretly felt delighted, while Bibi Dong found it immensely satisfying.
A carriage was waiting at the gates.
"Greetings, Young Master!"
"Greetings, my lady!"
Upon seeing the two of them, the coachman hurriedly bowed respectfully, trembling with fear. Especially when facing Bibi Dong, he did not even dare look directly at her.
"Let's go, Feng'er."
Bibi Dong called out before lifting the curtain and entering the carriage.
Jin Lingfeng answered, "Alright," then looked toward a corner where the young woman with the scorpion braid stood and waved goodbye to her.
At the same time, Bibi Dong sent a voice transmission to Holy Dragon Douluo, who was hiding nearby, telling him to return to Spirit City with them. They only needed to send someone to monitor that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast for now; they could capture her another day...
"Goodbye, Brother Jin!"
"Xiao Wu will always remember you!"
The young woman watched the carriage gradually disappear into the distance, unable to take her eyes away for a long time. Her eyes brimmed with longing and sorrow...
In another corner, a bandage-wrapped youth watched the departing carriage, then looked toward Xiao Wu ahead of him. A cold smile appeared on his lips...
Early morning, five days later. Spirit City.
Bibi Dong's bedchamber.
The beauty stopped cultivating. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Jin Lingfeng sleeping soundly on her bed, and she affectionately stroked his cheek.
But just then, the youth's sword-like brows furrowed. He was clearly about to wake up, so Bibi Dong quickly grabbed his ear, her expression turning slightly cold as she scolded:
"Feng'er, you little rascal!"
"You actually slept in my bed again last night. This is outrageous!"
Jin Lingfeng cried out in pain and hurriedly begged for mercy:
"Sister Dong'er, I've been wronged!"
"I was too tired from cultivating last night, so I fell asleep right away."
"I didn't do it on purpose. Please spare me..."
Bibi Dong snorted softly and released him. Rolling her eyes, she said in a low voice:
"Feng'er, Xue'er has run into trouble in the Heaven Dou Empire."
"In a while, I'll announce to the public that you'll travel to the Heaven Dou Empire as Spirit Hall's Holy Son!"
On the bed, Jin Lingfeng clutched his ear anxiously.
"Sister Dong'er, what did you say?"
"Xue'er has run into trouble in the Heaven Dou Empire? What happened to her?"
Seeing how worried the youth was about her daughter, Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong secretly felt satisfied.
She smiled faintly and shook her head.
"Feng'er, Xue'er is fine."
"She has already successfully replaced Xue Qinghe and become the First Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire."
"It's just that Xue Ye is deeply wary of her, and there is also Dugu Bo, a master of poison, by his side."
"She has no way to make a move against the other princes, so she sent word back asking for help."
"It just so happens that you and Xue'er have been apart for a year, so I'll use this opportunity to let you go see her."
In truth, Bibi Dong had another purpose in sending Jin Lingfeng to the Heaven Dou Empire this time.
Her daughter had only been gone for a year, yet women were already throwing themselves at Jin Lingfeng. That was hardly a good sign, so she wanted him to see Xue'er and strengthen their relationship.
Jin Lingfeng frowned. According to the original story's development, Qian Renxue would kill the Second Prince and Third Prince. Yet she had encountered difficulties now. Could his transmigration have changed the plot?
Seeing the youth frown, Bibi Dong's tone turned slightly cold.
"Feng'er, why do you look so preoccupied?"
"Could it be that you're unwilling to go to the Heaven Dou Empire to see Xue'er?"
Jin Lingfeng inwardly groaned and hurriedly explained:
"Sister Dong'er, I miss Xue'er terribly. How could I be unwilling to go to the Heaven Dou Empire?"
"The reason I'm worried is that if I'm not by your side, what if the Rakshasa God's curse erupts again?"
Hearing Jin Lingfeng's explanation and seeing the sincerity in his eyes, Bibi Dong felt deeply guilty.
So the little fellow had been worrying about her. The beauty's red lips curved upward, and she was genuinely touched...
"Feng'er, I have already overcome my Inner Demon."
"The Rakshasa God's curse will no longer have any chance to erupt."
"Go to the Heaven Dou Empire without worry. I'll be fine."
The beauty spoke slowly, her tender gaze like water as she looked at the handsome youth before her.
There was no trace left of the coldness and dominance she had displayed in anger just moments ago. She now looked utterly charming and sweet.
Jin Lingfeng did not think much of it and smiled as he comforted her:
"Sister Dong'er, it's wonderful that you can let go."
"I'm sure that someday, you'll meet another man you love, one who loves you just as deeply."
At that moment, Bibi Dong smiled radiantly. Looking at the willow tree outside the window, she said with a sigh:
"Feng'er, perhaps I've already met this man."
"It's just that the two of us can never be together in this lifetime."
"But I'll watch over him from the shadows. As long as he lives happily and joyfully, I'll be content..."
Jin Lingfeng was slightly stunned. He had not expected Bibi Dong to suddenly say something like that.
The tenderness and longing in the beauty's eyes did not seem feigned at all. Patting his chest, he said half-jokingly:
"Sister Dong'er, tell me who the person you like is."
"I'd like to see just how handsome this man is, to have attracted Sister Dong'er."
"I'll even drag him back here and make him stay in Spirit City to keep you company!"
"Then he can give Xue'er a little brother or sister. Hahaha, that actually sounds pretty nice."
Jin Lingfeng kept talking to himself. He was not afraid Bibi Dong would get angry, since he often joked around to make her happy.
Bibi Dong immediately broke into a charming laugh and spat lightly:
"You're always spouting nonsense. I'm not telling you!"
Seeing the beauty before him so happy, Jin Lingfeng's mood brightened as well.
This poor woman had suffered so much in the past. He had to make sure she lived happily in the future...
At noon, Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong summoned the elders of the Elder Hall.
In the end, it was decided that Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo would accompany Jin Lingfeng on his diplomatic mission to the Heaven Dou Empire.
On the surface, it was to deepen the relationship between Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family. Secretly, it was to help Qian Renxue kill the other princes of the Heaven Dou Empire and become Crown Prince.
At the Worship Hall, Third Offering Holy Dragon Douluo reported to Qian Daoliu that a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast that had undergone Humanoid Transformation had been discovered at Nuoding Academy.
He was then assigned to accompany the Holy Son on his mission to the Heaven Dou Empire and ensure his safety at all costs...
Three days later, Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Imperial Palace, Heaven Dou Hall.
Above, upon the imperial throne.
Sat an extraordinary old man with white hair and beard, clad in imperial robes, holding a Purple Crystal Scepter, and wearing a crown.
Below, on the left stood the four princes led by First Prince Xue Qinghe, while on the right stood the civil and military officials led by Prince Xue Xing.
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