Bibi Dong Drives Away Ah Yin, the Third Wheel!
"Could it be that the tempering in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was too intense, causing hallucinations?"
"Is it because my Soul Power increased too quickly, and my body is too weak to handle the nourishment?"
Lin Qingmo shook his head, trying to shake off this absurd feeling.
"Ah Yin?"
He subconsciously called out softly, looking at the few pale blue branches and leaves that were spreading out from beside his right leg.
When he wakes up, Ah Yin always responds gently, conveying a sense of reassurance.
However, today, those few branches of the Blue Silver Emperor seemed somewhat listless.
The grass blades drooped listlessly, only twitching slightly when he called out to them.
The emotions conveyed were also extremely exhausting.
"What's wrong Ah Yin? Did something unusual happen last night?"
Lin Qingmo's heart skipped a beat, and she touched the branches and leaves.
Ah Yin's reaction was a bit off.
Ah Yin's branches twitched again, her emotions becoming even more complex.
How should she "say" it?
Using branches and leaves as a metaphor?
That dangerous woman, that Pope Bibi Dong... she didn't actually kill Qingmo, nor did she truly break through the final line of defense.
But... aside from that last step, she did almost everything that was supposed to be done, could be done, and shouldn't be done!
That kind of possessive behavior.
Even though Ah Yin was "seeing" it, he felt his spiritual senses burning.
She herself was isolated by that damned Soul Power barrier and could do nothing.
They could only watch helplessly as Qingmo was bullied without her even realizing it.
Finally, before leaving, the woman even went so far as to spruce up Qingmo's body in a showy manner, removing all possible traces of "evidence".
So Qingmo only felt sore and comfortable, and couldn't remember the specific details.
And she, Ah Yin.
Aside from cleaning up the remaining water stains and scent on A-Qing's body after the barrier was removed, there was nothing else I could do.
Frustrating!
This is so frustrating!
Ah Yin's branches and leaves curled up in a pitiful and aggrieved manner.
Lin Qingmo was even more confused by Ah Yin's reaction.
I was just about to ask more questions.
A familiar figure slowly came into his field of vision.
Bibi Dong was still wearing her signature black robe.
She held a jade bowl in her hand, which contained a pale golden liquid that emitted a delicate fragrance, brewed from some unknown herbs.
The morning light bathed her in a soft golden glow.
It made her appear less imposing and stern than usual as Pope, and more gentle.
"Woke up?"
She stopped beside Lin Qingmo.
Her Purple Eyes were calm and undisturbed.
It was as if the woman behind the barrier, so passionate and possessive, from last night was just an illusion.
"Master!"
Lin Qingmo hurriedly tried to get up and bow, but the soreness made him wince.
"Don't move, drink this medicine first. It will strengthen your body and replenish your vital energy; it's good for your body after absorbing the immortal Immortal Herb."
Bibi Dong's tone was very natural.
She handed the jade bowl to him.
Then he sat down gracefully on the nearby rock.
"Thank you, Master."
Lin Qingmo took the bowl, the warmth emanating from its surface.
He took a sip.
The medicine had a slightly bitter taste and turned into a warm sensation after entering the stomach, which indeed relieved the soreness in the body quite a bit.
As he drank his medicine, he couldn't help but look up at Bibi Dong's perfect profile.
After hesitating for a moment, I still asked:
"Master, I had a very strange dream last night, and I woke up with aches and pains all over my body. Is it a side effect of refining the Immortal Herb?"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong turned to look at him.
Their gaze lingered on his face for a moment, seemingly observing his expression.
After confirming that there were no problems, he spoke calmly.
"Yes, the energy of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is too domineering. Although you successfully absorbed the Immortal Herb, your body and mind were greatly exhausted, and you fell into a deep sleep. It's normal to feel a little uncomfortable. You'll be fine after resting for a couple of days."
Lin Qingmo said "Oh" and nodded.
Master that's what you say, then it must be true.
After all, he still vividly remembered the pain of being tempered by ice and fire.
The fact that such intense exertion leads to drowsiness and muscle soreness sounds reasonable.
As for those vague dreams... they were probably just the body's stress response to extreme conditions?
His initial doubts gradually dissipated in the face of Bibi Dong's matter-of-fact attitude.
It couldn't possibly be that his Master... you know... did that to him, could it?
Haha, how could that be? That's his Master!
I'm overthinking things. I must have been reading too many comics and developed a mind of rebellious master-disciple dynamics. I'm probably out of my mind.
Lin Qingmo mentally berated himself.
How are you feeling?
Bibi Dong aptly changed the subject, her tone carrying just the right amount of concern.
"Are you satisfied with the effects of the Immortal Herb?"
Speaking of this...
Lin Qingmo immediately banished those chaotic thoughts from her mind.
His eyes lit up instantly, his excitement overflowing.
"I'm so satisfied, Master! The effect is absolutely amazing!"
The Soul Power within his Dantian surged like a mighty river, several times more powerful and solid than before.
The meridians within the body are broad and resilient, like the main channels of a river, shimmering with a faint jade-like luster.
He raised his right hand, palm up, and summoned his Martial Soul.
A crystal-clear Blue Silver Grass appeared.
The blades of grass unfurled, their veins shimmering with alternating icy blue and crimson gold light, exuding a powerful aura that was both resilient and agile.
"My Blue Silver Grass now possesses the properties of being impervious to ice and fire, All-Poisons Repelled."
Lin Qingmo affection, her tone filled with pride.
"I no longer have to worry about being countered by fire-type Soul Master, and I feel that its resilience and vitality have all improved significantly!"
"My mental strength has also increased dramatically. I'm absolutely certain I can absorb the Fourth Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring now!"
Lin Qingmo confidently clenched his fist, his face beaming with an undisguised, radiant smile as he looked at Bibi Dong.
"Master, I'm so grateful to you for bringing me here!"
Looking at the boy's face, he saw pure joy, vibrant energy, and eyes full of confidence in the future.
A barely perceptible hint of tenderness and contentment flickered deep within Bibi Dong's Purple Eyes.
She liked the feeling of being liked and relied upon by A-Qing.
Bibi Dong stood up, her black robe fluttering.
"Very good, your Soul Power has reached the bottleneck of level 40. Now it's time to get your Fourth Spirit Ring."
Lin Qingmo scratched his head.
He said somewhat embarrassedly, "Master, I'd like to go back to the Shrek Academy first."
He paused, then lowered his voice. "Xiao Wu is still waiting for me. It's been so long, I should tell her."
"..."
Bibi Dong remained silent.
Hearing Lin Qingmo mention other women in front of her didn't put her in a good mood.
However, he couldn't refuse, so he simply nodded.
Lin Qingmo's eyes lit up.
"By the way, Master, could I take some of the Immortal Herb with me?"
"It's already prepared for you."
Bibi Dong casually raised her hand and waved it.
A flash of silver light appeared, and the exquisite Soul Tool floated in front of Lin Qingmo.
"This is Soul Tool for living beings, and it contains quite a few Immortal Herb."
"!!!"
Lin Qingmo was surprised.
His Master had already prepared it for him.
He took the Soul Tool and eagerly probed it with his spiritual power.
The next second, he gasped in shock.
Holy crap, so many!
The Soul Tool contains dozens of kinds of Immortal Herb, including the Aromatic Silk Beauty, the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, the Aromatic Silk Beauty, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, and the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
"Master, you're too kind!"
Lin Qingmo excited he almost jumped for joy.
The expression on his face as he held the Soul Tool was like that of someone who had won the lottery.
Bibi Dong looked at him like this, a hint of doting in her eyes.
But soon, her tone returned to its usual calm. "Let Ah Yin come out."
"Ah Yin?"
Lin Qingmo was taken aback, somewhat puzzled.
"She was perfectly fine inside the Soul Bone, what happened?"
"The environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is most suitable for her to stabilize and recover her cultivation."
Bibi Dong walked towards the edge of the spring.
"It would be extremely beneficial for her to stay here and cultivate; it's much better than her remaining trapped in your Soul Bone."
She would never tell you her true thoughts.
This Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor plant spends all its time on A-Qing. Next time she wants to get closer to A-Qing, will she have to be surrounded by another plant?
That would be such a disappointment.