"Little girl, would you be willing to become this old man's adopted daughter? Don't worry. Once you acknowledge me as your adoptive father, if anyone bullies you from now on, just tell me. I'll beat them up for you!!"
Bibi Dong was somewhat flattered upon hearing this. Seeing that, Murong Huai grinned and leaned close to whisper something in her ear. Bibi Dong smiled, then looked at Tang Chen and said with a smile, "I'm willing. Dong'er pays respects to Adoptive Father!!"
As she spoke, Bibi Dong bowed to Tang Chen. Tang Chen immediately beamed with delight. Though he had scolded his son, he had gained a daughter instead. He helped Bibi Dong up, then turned to Tang Xiao and Tang Hao and said:
"You two brats, why aren't you greeting her yet!"
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao hurriedly cupped their hands and bowed to Bibi Dong, their voices hesitant. "Greetings..."
"What are you doing? Louder!!"
"Greetings, Aunt Dong'er!!!" Tang Xiao and Tang Hao immediately opened their mouths wide and shouted.
"Pfft..." Murong Huai was practically suffering internal injuries from holding back his laughter. Who would have believed that with one turn, Bibi Dong had become Tang Hao's aunt? Would that little bastard have to call Bibi Dong Great-Aunt from now on? Bizarre—far too bizarre.
"Yuehua greets Aunt Dong'er," Tang Yuehua softly said from behind Tang Chen as well.
Tang Chen looked thoroughly satisfied. He then said to everyone, "Listen up, you lot. This old man will be leaving the sect for a while. I'll likely be gone for some time, so keep a good watch over the sect. Understood!"
"Yes, Great Elder!"
"Good. Then, Brother Qian, it's already late today. Why not rest at my Clear Sky Sect for the night? We can set out first thing tomorrow morning.