But the next moment, his ear was seized and viciously pinched, and Bibi Dong's teasing voice rang out:
"Lingfeng, you really have the nerve to swat flies on a tiger's head!"
"You actually dared to threaten me!"
"You've already slept with my daughter, and you're still giving me attitude? Are you looking to die?!"
Jin Lingfeng grimaced in agony, utterly miserable as he hurriedly begged, "Sister Dong'er, I know I was wrong!"
"Please let me go!"
"I promise that once we return to Spirit City, I'll help you refine every single soul bone and raise them all to the Hundred Thousand Year level!"
"Hmph!"
"You little brat!"
"You think I can't handle you? Hehe!"
"What are you standing around for? Get your ass onto the carriage!"
Bibi Dong gave him a hard kick. Jin Lingfeng instantly clutched his backside, his face turning pale as he fled onto the carriage as though running for his life, looking utterly dead inside.
The instant the curtain fell, however, the chill on Bibi Dong's face vanished, replaced by a delighted smile. Torturing this little brat from time to time really does feel pretty good.
She then climbed onto the carriage, took up the reins, and gradually rode away...
Half a month later, Jin Lingfeng and Bibi Dong's carriage neared Spirit City.
During that time, the two had visited several remote towns and enjoyed a world meant only for the two of them.
Every day, they played together, ate together, and slept together.
They had done nearly everything they could without crossing the line.
Though those days had been short, every beautiful memory they had made was forever etched into their minds...
Inside the carriage, the beauty held the reins in her hands.
She glanced at the handsome youth beside her, then looked toward the solemn, massive Spirit City in the distance.
With a sigh, she said:
"Lingfeng, thank you for spending these past half a month with me."
"This period has been the happiest time I've had in many years."
Jin Lingfeng gazed at the beauty and replied with a smile:
"Sister Dong'er, I should be the one thanking you."
"I've been happy, fulfilled, and warm every single day during this time."
"Although I was happy whenever I went out with Xue'er too, being with you feels different."
"You're like an older sister who always thinks of me and takes care of me."
"This feeling is really nice. Hehe..."
As he spoke, the youth chuckled foolishly.
His words warmed the beauty's heart, and a blissful smile appeared on her red lips.
She looked at Jin Lingfeng's handsome profile, her beautiful eyes carrying a trace of infatuation.
From the bottom of her heart, she said:
"Lingfeng, no matter what happens in the future, no matter how much time passes."
"I will always be your Sister Dong'er."
"As long as you don't dislike me when I become old and faded..."
At this point, Bibi Dong mocked herself bitterly.
Jin Lingfeng was still in the prime of his youth, while she was already in her early thirties.
Though she took excellent care of herself now, there would always come a day when she could no longer withstand the passage of time...
Yet, the very next moment.
The beauty's shoulders were held, and when she raised her head, she met a pair of sincere, gentle eyes.
The youth spoke in a serious tone:
"Sister Dong'er, do you remember what you said before we killed Demon Bear Douluo?"
"What did I say? I don't remember."
Bibi Dong met the gaze of the boy she loved, her heart rather tense as she spoke.
Jin Lingfeng raised his hand and gently tucked the beauty's messy strands of hair behind her ear.
With heartfelt sincerity, he said:
"Sister Dong'er, you said it before."
"Everyone has a reverse scale. Your reverse scales are Xue'er and me."
"When I heard those words back then, I was truly moved."
"Sister Dong'er, thank you. It's really wonderful to have you..."
Jin Lingfeng was deeply touched, and his eyes reddened despite himself.
Feeling the warmth on her cheek, Bibi Dong's heartstrings were thrown into disarray, and her gaze softened like water.
She truly wished she could be a little braver and step forward to embrace the person she loved, but in the end, she could only force herself to endure...
But just then, her delicate hand was suddenly gripped tightly!
The youth's gaze was resolute, as though flames burned within it, utterly shattering the beauty's last line of defense!
For many years, she had lived in hatred and sorrow.
Jin Lingfeng had rescued her from that pain, using all kinds of jokes and warm words to mend her heart, which had long been riddled with wounds.
Without realizing it, Bibi Dong had already placed Jin Lingfeng in the most important position in her heart...
"Sister Dong'er, you and Xue'er are both my reverse scales."
"Once I grow strong, I will protect you both properly."
"Your enemies are my enemies!"
"Anyone who dares hurt you—even if it costs me my life, I'll tear those people to pieces!"
The youth's furious words, carrying a hint of madness, fell into Bibi Dong's ears. Her eyes grew hazy, and a rosy flush appeared across her cheeks.
After so many years, this was the first time she had been so moved. The beauty's heart was stirred...
"Sister Dong'er, are you hot?"
"Why is your face all red?"
Jin Lingfeng gently stroked the beauty's cheek and asked in confusion. He knew his place and would never assume that the Pope of Spirit Hall liked him.
Bibi Dong's gaze darted away, a hint of shyness flowing through her beautiful eyes. She lightly pressed her red lips together and gently stared at the handsome face before her.
Gathering tremendous courage, she smiled and said in a teasing tone:
"Lingfeng, do you... dare to hug me?"
After saying this, the beauty's heart pounded wildly. She was extremely nervous, yet she still tried her best to appear calm.
Unable to bear Bibi Dong's burning gaze, Jin Lingfeng gave a bitter smile and said:
"Sister Dong'er, stop teasing me."
"If Xue'er finds out that I hugged you, she'll definitely kill me..."
Slightly disappointed, Bibi Dong once again challenged him in a playful tone:
"Lingfeng, you just said that for my sake, you weren't even afraid of death."
"But now, you don't even dare hug me. I really misjudged you."
"But, Sister Dong'er, Xue'er..."
"As long as neither of us tells Xue'er, it'll be fine!"
Bibi Dong immediately lowered her head in panic.
She had not expected herself to say something like that in her haste!
Jin Lingfeng was stunned as well. He looked uncertainly at the nervous beauty before him, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.
Half a month ago, Bibi Dong had jokingly said that the person she liked was him. Could it have been true?!
His expression immediately turned solemn as he asked in a low voice:
"Sister Dong'er, you... you don't really like me, do you?!"
Bibi Dong's pupils contracted, her cheeks flushed crimson like ripened fruit!
Her eyes were hazy, her brows and eyes filled with spring, and she was shy beyond measure.
She had not felt this kind of shyness, tension, and anticipation born of love for a very long time...
Fortunately, Bibi Dong had lowered her head slightly, preventing Jin Lingfeng from noticing her embarrassment.
Yet, at that very moment,
Jin Lingfeng's doubtful voice sounded once more:
"Sister Dong'er, you don't really... like me, do you?"
Immediately afterward, a large, strong hand reached out and lightly supported the beauty's snow-white chin, intending to lift her head.
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