A day or two later, the group returned to the Worship Hall.
Mighty Lion Douluo spoke first. "Yao'er and I will head home first. Dong'er is still waiting for Yao'er."
Qian Daoliu, Golden Crocodile, and Azure Luan all knew that Dong'er was especially attached to Yao'er. After not seeing him for several days, she was probably missing him terribly. The three smiled, signaling for the two of them to go on ahead.
Mighty Lion Douluo brought Xiao Yao back directly through the air above the courtyard rather than entering through the main gate.
The first thing Xiao Yao saw from above the courtyard was Bibi Dong training until she was panting from exhaustion. Her every movement was precise and disciplined, and her serious dedication brought smiles to both Mighty Lion Douluo and Xiao Yao.
Mighty Lion Douluo withdrew the Soul Power barrier, and Xiao Yao leaped down from the air, landing beside Bibi Dong.
Startled by the sudden movement beside her, Bibi Dong quickly activated Martial Soul Possession and turned, ready to fight.
But when she turned around, she saw the young master she had been longing for day and night.
In an instant, a brilliant smile bloomed across Bibi Dong's delicate, adorable face. "Young Master, welcome home!"
Xiao Yao stepped forward and patted Bibi Dong's head. "Dong'er, I'm back. Isn't it noon right now? According to the rules, aren't we supposed to be resting at this time?"
Although Xiao Yao and Bibi Dong had trained diligently every day over the past year, Xiao Yao knew that strength was not built during training itself. It came from damaging the body through training, then allowing it to recover through rest and become stronger.
Training relentlessly without resting only ruined one's body while making oneself feel accomplished.
He had suffered from that in his previous life. He had trained six days a week, then seven days a week, and nearly trained himself into uselessness. Only after switching to training one day and resting the next did he recover, and his progress became obvious as well.
But this was a supernatural world with miraculous Soul Power, so recovery was incredibly fast. After just one night, the body could usually recover seventy or eighty percent. Those with beast Martial Souls recovered even more quickly.
Bibi Dong possessed twin top-tier beast Martial Souls, so her recovery ability was naturally among the best. But she was still a child, so Xiao Yao had strictly forbidden her from doing any physical training at noon or at night. Children were better off exercising in moderation.
After hearing her young master's words, Bibi Dong lowered her head. "It's fine, Young Master. I feel like I'm in great condition and can do extra training. Besides, the gap between you and me is getting wider and wider. I really want to get a little closer to you and be able to help you!"
Xiao Yao fell silent after hearing Bibi Dong's words. Her attachment to him and affection for him were indeed quite strong, and he had also placed too much pressure on her. Before they awakened their Martial Souls, there had been no gap in their strength, so they could fool around, study, train, and play with ease.
But after their Martial Souls awakened, the gap in their strength had suddenly become far too great.
Xiao Yao also knew that Bibi Dong would never be able to catch up to him. He was an existence beyond the norm, and on top of that, several great elders were supporting him with everything they had. Spirit Hall's resources were also being poured into him with almost no restrictions.
Xiao Yao felt that after obtaining the resources of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he should use Immortal Herbs to strengthen Bibi Dong. In truth, her cultivation speed and progress already far surpassed those of her peers. She was one of the continent's greatest geniuses.
Xiao Yao was lost in thought, but his hands did not stop. He directly took Bibi Dong's hand and said, "It's noon, so we're still resting. Let's go stroll around Spirit City together!"
After all, she was only seven years old. Taking her out to have some fun would make her happier and keep her from feeling so much pressure.
When Bibi Dong heard that her young master wanted to take her to Spirit City for fun, her earlier sadness and gloom instantly vanished. Going to Spirit City itself felt ordinary to her.
But going to Spirit City alone with her young master was entirely different. It struck straight at her heart, making it pound wildly.
Is this what the books call a date? Bibi Dong thought hazily.
Spirit City's streets bustled with people, while neighborhood vendors and merchants called out to promote their goods.
Two delicate, adorable children strolled through the streets with radiant smiles, followed by four or five guards.
Bibi Dong spotted a cotton candy vendor. One of the designs was an adorable lion, and her eyes immediately lit up. Tugging on her young master's clothes, she said, "Young Master, Young Master, look! It's an adorable golden lion. It looks a little like your Martial Soul! Buy one, buy one."
Xiao Yao smiled as he watched Bibi Dong become excited and happy over shopping like an ordinary girl. He decided that he should bring her out to play more often in the future whenever he had free time. Then he said, "Sure. I see a rainbow spider beside it too. Let's buy the spider as well."
"I'll eat the rainbow spider cotton candy later, and you'll eat the adorable golden lion cotton candy."
Upon hearing her young master's words, Bibi Dong's face immediately turned bright red, seemingly steaming with heat. What did he mean by that?
What does he mean, he'll eat the rainbow spider cotton candy and I'll eat the golden lion cotton candy? Isn't that far too suggestive? My Martial Soul is a spider! Why is Young Master saying something so embarrassing?!
Seeing Bibi Dong like this, Xiao Yao smiled and walked over to the old man selling cotton candy. "Sir, I'll take these two."
Seeing Xiao Yao's extraordinary bearing and luxurious clothes, the old man hurriedly took down the two cotton candies and handed them to him.
Looking at the two fluffy, light, adorable cotton candies in his hands, Xiao Yao turned to the guards and said, "Make arrangements later for this old man to sell cotton candy outside one of my family's vacant shops."
Upon hearing this, the guard replied, "Yes, Young Master! Once we escort you home, we'll arrange it immediately."
Hearing these dreamlike words, the old man selling cotton candy felt as if he were dreaming. Being a wandering vendor was completely different from selling goods from a fixed shopfront, especially in Spirit City, the continent's most prosperous place with the greatest flow of people.
The old man looked at the noble young man and said, "Thank you, Young Master, thank you! I truly don't know how I could ever repay you!"
Xiao Yao smiled at the old man's words. "Your craftsmanship is excellent. Letting you sell cotton candy at one of my family's shops won't make me lose money. On the contrary, it will attract some customers."
"More importantly, your cotton candy made Dong'er very happy. So I want Dong'er and me to be able to eat your cotton candy every time we come out in the future."
After saying that, Xiao Yao took Bibi Dong's hand and continued strolling ahead. Hearing her young master's words, Bibi Dong felt as though her heart had been struck, and her face flushed scarlet!
What is going on? Young Master's offensive is way too fierce today! I really can't take it anymore!
The old man selling cotton candy watched the golden boy and jade-like girl gradually disappear into the distance. He knew he had encountered a benefactor today. From what that young master had said, he wanted to bring that girl back for cotton candy in the future.
The young master had bought a lion and a spider earlier, so the old man made up his mind. From now on, every morning when he woke up, he would make two large, adorable spider and lion cotton candies first. Whether the young master came or not, he would make two fresh ones every day. It was the very least he could do to show his gratitude!
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