A Chance Encounter with Lingfeng Leads to a Lifetime of Regret, Never Again to Yearn for the Mortal World

Her gaze grew even gentler as she instinctively reached out her jade hand, gently caressing the young man's cheek.

At that moment, beautiful memories with him flashed through her mind.

She recalled the two times her Inner Demon had erupted, and on both occasions, this little guy had risked his life to save her...

In an instant, Bibi Dong's lonely, dormant heart was ignited.

A feeling she couldn't quite describe rose within her, causing her hands to instinctively grip the young man's shoulders tightly.

Her voice, laced with tenderness and a hint of anticipation, spoke:

"Ling Feng, do you really want to know who the person I like is?"

Jin Lingfeng frowned, not understanding why Bibi Dong was so agitated.

He nodded and smiled:

"Sister Dong'er, I really want to know, hurry up and tell me!"

Immediately, Bibi Dong looked into the young man's eyes.

Gathering her courage, she spoke seriously, as if joking:

"Ling Feng, the person I like is... you!"

Suddenly, after the beauty confessed these words hidden in her heart, her delicate body stiffened.

She felt flustered and uneasy, but still tried her best to appear as if she were merely joking.

Jin Lingfeng was slightly taken aback, unable to react for a long time.

He simply couldn't believe that the noble, powerful Pope of the Martial Soul Hall, Bibi Dong, would play such a joke on him!

"D-Dong'er Sister, you can't joke around like that!"

"If Xue'er finds out, she'll definitely kill me!"

Jin Lingfeng said timidly, not daring to meet the beauty's eyes.

In the past, when he was alone with Bibi Dong, he felt relaxed and at ease.

But now, he was flustered...

The beauty also finally calmed down, quickly putting on a playful smile to mask her inner unease. She let out a soft hum in a teasing tone:

"If I don't do this, how can I keep you in line?"

"I won't tell you who I like, don't waste your energy!"

After speaking, Bibi Dong deliberately put on a smug expression, as if seeing Jin Lingfeng embarrassed brought her great joy.

Jin Lingfeng chuckled awkwardly.

"Sister Dong'er, your words really scared me just now."

"But I still have some self-awareness."

"As the high and mighty Pope of the Martial Soul Hall, how could you possibly like a complete scoundrel like me, who's always messing around?"

Jin Lingfeng said with a laugh, picking up a pastry to eat, trying to ease the awkwardness and suppress the strange feeling rising in his heart...

Beside him, Bibi Dong appeared outwardly calm.

But her gaze towards the young man revealed deep regret, and when he looked at her, she carefully hid it away...

On the pavilion, Xiao Wu had already woken up.

She stood quietly behind a pillar, her gaze fixed below, feeling a deep unease in her heart.

As a woman herself, she could tell that the other woman, like her, liked Jin Lingfeng...

That night, the moon in the sky was bright and serene.

Xiao Wu's jade hands were clenched tightly, her gentle gaze resting on the young man below.

Falling in love with him, the young girl would never regret it in this lifetime...

The next day, in the evening.

Nuoding Academy, in front of the main gate.

A carriage bearing the insignia of the Martial Soul Hall was parked there.

Three figures stood beside it, with many students gathered around, whispering amongst themselves about the trio.

"Xiao Wu, I'll escort you only this far, I won't go in."

Jin Lingfeng said with a smile, looking at the girl before him.

Xiao Wu pursed her lips slightly, a flicker of reluctance in her eyes. She said with a giggle:

"Brother Jin, you're leaving again."

"This time, can you grant Xiao Wu one request?"

Jin Lingfeng's eyebrows furrowed. He glanced at Bibi Dong, who stood beside him with her arms crossed and a cold look in her eyes.

Unexpectedly, he was sternly rebuked by the beauty:

"If you want to agree, then agree. What are you looking at me for?"

Instantly, the atmosphere became incredibly awkward.

Jin Lingfeng's old face blushed, and he coughed lightly before speaking to Xiao Wu:

"Xiao Wu, tell me what it is first."

The young girl nodded excitedly and said:

"Brother Jin, can I be your sister?"

"Xiao Wu won't ask you to treat me too well, I just hope that when you have time, you can come back and see me."

"Brother Jin, this is Xiao Wu's wish, can you... can you agree to me..."

The young girl said excitedly, her eyelashes fluttering, her heart filled with nervousness and anticipation.

For a moment, Jin Lingfeng and Xiao Wu's gazes met.

He was moved by this pure girl's sincerity, but he still tried to calm himself down.

Bibi Dong looked at Xiao Wu and surprisingly saw a bit of herself in the other girl.

This poor girl also liked Jin Lingfeng, but couldn't be with him...

However, Bibi Dong thought of her daughter, Qian Renxue.

If Xiao Wu became Jin Lingfeng's sister, and feelings developed over time, what would happen to Qian Renxue?

Immediately, Bibi Dong's gaze turned cold, and she stared intently at the young man beside her.

After a long while, Jin Lingfeng's expression changed. He finally looked at Xiao Wu with a hint of bitterness and comforted her:

"Xiao Wu, I'm sorry, I can't agree to that."

"I understand your feelings, but I already have someone I love."

"Let's just remain ordinary friends. It's better for both of us this way."

He knew that saying these words would deeply hurt Xiao Wu, but it was better than making a mistake.

As expected, Xiao Wu's body trembled slightly. Ripples spread across her beautiful eyes. It was impossible to imagine what she was enduring internally at that moment...

The next moment, the young girl hid her sadness and reluctance, forcing a smile as she said:

"Brother Jin, you're right."

"Let's be friends. Xiao Wu won't overthink things anymore."

"I hope you and your lover can be together forever. You must be happy..."

"Brother Jin, Xiao Wu is going in now."

"After disappearing for so many days, the teachers must be very worried."

"Brother Jin, goodbye..."

After speaking, Xiao Wu took one last deep look at the first man she had a good impression of since coming to the human world.

With a gentle smile, containing blessings and regret, she turned and ran back into the academy...

Standing there, Jin Lingfeng watched Xiao Wu's retreating figure, feeling a deep sense of unease.

He looked at Bibi Dong, who was smiling with satisfaction at him, and said in a deep voice:

"Sister Dong'er, let's go back."

However, Bibi Dong smiled playfully:

"Lingfeng, it's good that you didn't disappoint me."

"If you dared to acknowledge her as your sister, I would have broken all three of your legs!"

Jin Lingfeng didn't retort to her teasing.

He said seriously:

"The person I love is Xue'er. If I were to get entangled with Xiao Wu again, it would only hurt her."

Bibi Dong nodded with satisfaction, a hint of regret in her eyes. She sighed and looked at the young man's eyes with amusement, saying:

"Lingfeng, you are truly outstanding."

"And... you're also a tiny bit handsome."

"'Once you meet Lingfeng, your life is ruined, and you'll no longer desire the mortal world.'"

"This saying couldn't be more fitting for that girl just now."

"In the future, you should keep your distance from girls and stop hurting them..."

Bibi Dong said half-jokingly, but the smile on her lips clearly held a trace of self-mockery and regret...

Jin Lingfeng rolled his eyes, speechless:

"Sister Dong'er, if you keep teasing me, I won't help you refine and enhance Soul Bones anymore!"