Yu Tianjun slowly left the training grounds, crossed the bluestone path, and returned to his quiet little courtyard.
Moonlight flowed like water over the ancient trees in the yard, casting mottled shadows.
The courtyard was not large, but it was arranged with great elegance—two side rooms stood opposite each other, one serving as his residence and the other occupied by Bibi Dong.
He pushed open the courtyard gate. Before he could step inside, he heard a soft exclamation from within.
"What a strong aura of fire."
Bibi Dong emerged from her room, her plain white dress looking like mist beneath the moonlight.
A hint of surprise filled her violet eyes as she looked Yu Tianjun up and down and softly asked,
"Did you encounter a powerful enemy outside?"
"No."
Yu Tianjun smiled faintly, warmth flickering in his eyes.
"Er Long's Martial Soul evolved, so I sparred with her for a while."
Bibi Dong immediately understood. Having lived in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan for so long, she naturally knew Liu Erlong. That girl was straightforward by nature and extraordinarily talented; her future accomplishments would surely be remarkable.
"That girl has good fortune."
The corners of Bibi Dong's lips lifted slightly. She walked to Yu Tianjun's side and naturally helped him remove his outer robe, dampened by the night dew.
Her movements were gentle and practiced, as though she had done this countless times before.
"Any progress with your God Trial?"
Yu Tianjun let her straighten his clothes as he casually asked.
Bibi Dong's hands did not stop moving as she shook her head.
"Not yet. What about you? Which trial are you on now?"
"The sixth trial." Yu Tianjun's tone was calm, though a trace of gravity lay beneath it.
"The Asura God Trial only grows harder the further