Of course, it was impossible for her to pick a fight with the Ruthless Great Emperor for Qian Xunji's sake.
But since Qian Xunji had treated her fairly well, she could at least warn him.
Yes, this was just to be safe! It was also so she could live with herself.
Thinking this, Dongfang Bai gathered her thoughts, then spoke up in the Chat Group.
Sunrise in the East, Invincible: "Ahem, the Heaven Swallowing Devil Art! It's a legacy second only to the Immortal Heaven Art. Group Owner, you should cultivate it properly!"
Seeing Dongfang Bai's words, how could the Ruthless Great Emperor not realize that Dongfang Bai had misunderstood her and thought she planned to scheme against Qian Xunji?
But she had no intention of explaining.
After all, she didn't need to explain what she wanted to do to anyone!
Besides, Dongfang Bai wasn't anyone important to her. Why should she explain herself?
Not for immortality, only to await your return in this mortal world: "There's no need to call me Master. But since you've already cultivated the Heaven Swallowing Devil Art, you can be considered my successor. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me directly."
Martial Soul Hall Pope: "All right!"
As he replied to the Ruthless Great Emperor, Qian Xunji began organizing the questions he had about his cultivation, preparing to ask her privately in a little while.
As for the concern Dongfang Bai had raised, he wasn't particularly worried.
For one thing, the Ruthless Great Emperor wasn't the kind of petty person who liked scheming against others. And even if she were, he was a weakling she could crush with a single finger. There was nothing about him worth scheming over!
Even the God Kings of Douluo Continent might not be a match for the Ruthless Great Emperor.
As for him, he was still a long way from becoming a Lower God, let alone an Upper God, a Main God, or even a God King.
Besides, would the dignified Ruthless Great Emperor really stoop to scheme against a weakling like him?
Was he worthy?
No, he wasn't!
What's more, if the Ruthless Great Emperor really did intend to scheme against him, it wouldn't matter if he was the Chat Group's owner or even the King of Heaven himself. He'd be helpless either way.
The gap between them was simply too vast!
"Worlds apart" didn't even begin to describe it!
So Qian Xunji promptly put his mind at ease.
However, just as Qian Xunji finished organizing his questions and was about to ask them, a set of light footsteps he knew quite well sounded outside the secret chamber once more.
At the same time, a clear, pleasant voice he also knew quite well rang out beyond the door.
"Teacher, are you all right?"
It was Bibi Dong, who had turned back after noticing the commotion in the secret chamber where Qian Xunji was cultivating in seclusion.
Hearing Bibi Dong's "concerned" question, Qian Xunji's eyes turned cold.
So eager for something to happen to me. What a wonderful disciple I have!
It looked like it was time to teach this rebellious disciple what it meant to have a father's love—no, a teacher's love as deep as a mountain.
Thinking this, Qian Xunji rubbed his face, putting on a gentle expression. Then he stood up and opened the secret chamber's door. "Dong'er, what brings you back?"
At the same time, he didn't forget to leave a message for the others in the Chat Group, in case they worried about him after he went offline.
Martial Soul Hall Pope: "Everyone, carry on chatting. I'm going offline to take care of something."
Seeing that Qian Xunji showed no sign of having suffered an accident—in fact, he looked even better than before—a hint of disappointment flickered almost imperceptibly in Bibi Dong's eyes.
She'd thought the poison she had administered had taken effect, causing Qian Xunji to lose control of the Soul Power in his body and self-destruct, which had then triggered the spiritual energy disturbance near Spirit Hall.
Who could have guessed it wouldn't be anything like she'd imagined?
No, she couldn't jump to conclusions so quickly.
Maybe it was all just an act? And perhaps his improved condition was just a last burst of vitality?
At this thought, Bibi Dong's eyes flickered slightly. Then she replied with an expression of utmost respect, "Teacher, there was just a disturbance in the spiritual energy near Spirit Hall. I was worried something had happened to you, so I..."
Qian Xunji waved his hand casually and said warmly, "Sorry for the trouble, Dong'er. But I'm fine!"
"If you're all right, Teacher, then that's wonderful!" Bibi Dong maintained the appearance of a loving teacher and respectful disciple, while silently sizing up Qian Xunji.
Could he really be fine?
But no matter how closely she examined him, Qian Xunji seemed perfectly unharmed. Seeing this, Bibi Dong couldn't help feeling disappointed.
Could the poison she'd administered have been useless? And had the spiritual energy disturbance just now not been caused by her teacher at all?
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