Early Spring Breeze on the Peach Branch

The spring breeze is gentle, and the peach blossoms are in full bloom.

Su Cheng stood in front of the tree, while Bibi Dong leaned against the trunk and sat down under the tree.

Although winter has passed, the temperature in the Spirit Mountain Range remains low due to their high altitude.

However, for them, such ordinary temperature changes obviously have no impact, and they do not need to rely on thick clothing to Yu Feng.

Pale pink petals occasionally drifted down, and sunlight shone through the branches, casting a soft glow on Bibi Dong.

Because she was sitting under a tree, she had to tilt her head slightly to meet Su Cheng's gaze. Her fair and delicate face, as smooth as porcelain, seemed to flicker with some unusual emotions.

However, with the bright spring sunshine, the subtle changes in their expressions always seemed faint and indistinct, making them somewhat difficult to discern.

The exquisite and luxurious Pope Robe were made of the finest materials. Beneath the open outer lapel, the pale gold silk lining clung tightly to the delicate body like flowing water.

Her long, fair neck, the high, rounded curve of her chest, and the abruptly tapering waist below were all accentuated in her slightly backward-leaning posture.

Su Cheng subconsciously looked away and said calmly, "Food and sex are human nature, it's only natural. You don't think I'm a person who has no desires, do you?"

"Of course not."

Bibi Dong covered her red lips with her hand and chuckled softly.

She seemed to have a joy that came from the bottom of her heart, and even her eyebrows and eyes curved into crescent shapes.

"But I thought that given your personality, you would definitely pretend to be serious and wouldn't admit it."

"Then you are clearly mistaken."

Su Cheng gave a self-deprecating smile.

"I'm not only improper, but also greedy, always wanting more than I have. Xiao Xue is devoted to me, yet I still have to hide things about Zhu Zhuqing from her."

"And what's even more ridiculous is that I still haven't figured out how to handle this. Every time I'm about to say something, I hesitate and always think I should wait a little longer."

He didn't know why he was telling Bibi Dong these things.

But at this moment, I suddenly have an impulse to show my truest self, my selfishness and greed in relationships, and let the other person know everything.

Perhaps it's because they don't care, or perhaps it's because of some special feelings that are untouchable and hard to explain.

"..."

Bibi Dong seemed stunned by his words, staring blankly at him.

Her hand unconsciously lowered, revealing her slightly parted red lips hidden behind it, as if she were somewhat at a loss.

The scene fell silent for a moment.

However, after Su Cheng finished speaking, he seemed to relax a lot and sat down cross-legged facing the distance.

He picked up a pebble and tossed it aimlessly in his palm.

Behind him, Bibi Dong's eyes were unfocused.

In that instant, many things suddenly came to mind.

What Su Cheng just said really surprised her and made her feel very complicated.

It wasn't that I despised his words and actions or was surprised by his honesty, but rather that I found it unexpected and hard to understand.

Bibi Dong, Su Cheng is undoubtedly an extremely special existence.

Before the two actually met, Bibi Dong already had some superficial impressions of him.

In a dream that seemed both real and unreal, the appearance of the other person led to her death at the hands of the goddess's daughter, after she had become a goddess.

Then, news about this person kept coming in during the Spirit Master Competition.

Powerful Self-Created Soul Skill, Soul Ring Configuration exceeding standard, and even a cultivation advancement speed that defies common sense...

Later, it was learned that it was because of this person's interference that the Spirit Hall's plan to seize the country for Qian Renxue failed at the last minute.

At that time, she did not have a good impression of Su Cheng.

It's not too bad, though; it just means being wary.

Actually, most of the time it's just curiosity.

She was eager to know just how far this person could go.

For certain special reasons, she always held great respect for knowledgeable people.

Then, Su Cheng led his team all the way to the finals and chose to join the Spirit Hall.

Until she experienced that long "dream" that transformed her from the inside out—a completely different yet undeniably real life...

From the time he first learned about this person until today, Su Cheng has played many roles over the years.

Imaginary enemy, roadblock, schemer, guide, redeemer, fellow traveler...

But regardless of the identity.

When Su Cheng stood in front of her, he was always at ease and calm.

Whether in reality or in dreams, whether weak or strong, he never hesitates or wavers, always walking the path he has chosen.

Even if Soul Master is precocious, Su Cheng's performance far exceeded the level expected for his actual age.

In many instances, Bibi Dong subconsciously felt that compared to Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing, she was more like his peer.

Of course, sometimes Su Cheng's words and actions are not so mature. He can also have the spirit of a young man and appear frivolous and playful, but those behaviors do not seem strange or abrupt. This is just who he is.

However, no matter how "immature" he was, he had never shown such a slightly ridiculous "naivety" as he did at this moment.

Bibi Dong never expected to hear such remarks from Su Cheng.

As the Pope of the Spirit Hall, a woman of high rank and extensive knowledge, she understood all too well the common mindset of a powerful Soul Master when it came to relationships.

Some people are deeply devoted to their loved ones and are single-minded in their affections. Such people are not uncommon and need no further explanation.

Su Cheng is clearly not that kind of person.

Others indulge in sensual pleasures, surrounded by beautiful women, and rely on their own strength and status to receive various "preferential treatments" from the world.

But Su Cheng did not do that.

His strength clearly allows it, which makes him seem even stranger.

It's certain that he's a womanizer.

As he himself said, he was "insatiable".

However, this mentality is not uncommon on this continent.

Not to mention men, many powerful female Soul Master do the same thing.

In the aristocratic circles of Two Empires, it was common to keep male lovers, and the slave trade, which fetched exorbitant prices at auctions, was extremely prevalent.

But Su Cheng seemed to feel guilty about it and hesitated.

With his current power and status, he could easily have women offering themselves to him with just a snap of his fingers, yet he refuses them decisively.

Based on Bibi Dong's observations and intelligence over the years, Su Cheng has indeed had little contact with either Ah Yin, who is currently in Spirit City, or Ning Rongrong, his sister whom he recognized at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and he would never engage in any ambiguous relationships with her.

Bibi Dong originally thought that Su Cheng had reservations or other ideas.

So later she gave up those futile attempts to obstruct, choosing instead to stand by and even fuel the flames, to take advantage of Zhu Zhuqing Ah Yin.

The intention was to accumulate hidden dangers and then escalate the conflict to force Su Cheng into action.

She was not surprised but rather delighted by Qian Renxue's transformation in strength.

The stronger Qian Renxue became, the less Su Cheng could suppress the internal conflicts with his strength alone in the end.

When that time comes, he will have to make a choice.

Bibi Dong understood Qian Renxue's personality and knew that the other party would absolutely not tolerate the existence of Zhu Zhuqing and others.

But what she didn't expect was that Su Cheng had never considered the issue of strength from the beginning; he was only entangled in emotional turmoil and internal conflict.

Zhu Zhuqing's attitude was so obvious that even she could see that the little girl's so-called resistance was just stubbornness, but Su Cheng himself seemed not to realize this.

"..."

Bibi Dong silently stared at the tall, upright figure sitting cross-legged in front of her, a glint of light suddenly flashing in her eyes.

She didn't know why the other person would say such things to her today.

But then she suddenly understood, she had an epiphany.

In other respects, Su Cheng may be wise and decisive, but when it comes to matters of the heart, he is indecisive.

No wonder, no wonder that in that world, even though he had feelings for me, he always tried his best to avoid me.

"So this is what you're like Su Cheng..."

As she thought about this, a smile appeared on Bibi Dong's lips, and her mind relaxed and eased.

She looked up at the bright sun in the sky and felt the warmth of spring.

With her cultivation level, she should have no need for sleep long ago.

But under the sunlight and with a gentle breeze, I actually felt a little sleepy...

Time passed slowly, and the sun gradually moved away.

Su Cheng took a deep breath, turned around, and prepared to call Bibi Dong back to Spirit City.

But when he turned around, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Bibi Dong's delicate figure had changed from sitting to lying down at some point, her eyes were closed and her breathing was steady, her fine eyelashes covered her eyelids, and there was a gentle smile on her lips.

A spring breeze swept by, lifting a few strands of hair.

She seemed to have already fallen asleep.