His Troubles Had Arrived

"Senior Tang Chen is indeed very strong. I can go over there and give it a try. But I'd also like to thank you three seniors, Grandmaster, Bibi Dong, and Aunt Er Long."

"Lin Yi, it seems you've forgotten something!"

Tang Wutong couldn't help snorting as she folded her arms.

"Yuhao and I personally gave you pointers. How come we don't get even a little thanks? Did you really take us for air?"

"Of course not!"

Lin Yi scratched his head with an awkward grin.

"Forget everything else. The fact that I still have to cook for you proves I'm grateful. How could you misunderstand me so badly?"

"All right, Wutong was joking."

Huo Yuhao smiled, then pulled Tang Wutong closer to him. "Lin Yi, don't take it to heart. Wutong has always spoken so directly; we're used to it. If you go to Slaughter City, you really can get guidance from Senior Tang Chen, but Slaughter City is also full of danger, so you'll need to be extra careful."

Lin Yi grew serious as well.

"Okay, I understand. But after training in the Sea of Consciousness, I feel like my strength has improved again. I wonder if my judgment is right."

"What?"

Huo Yuhao was slightly taken aback. "You've improved again? Let me take a look. If you really have, then you're truly a once-in-a-lifetime genius. After all, even Wutong and I haven't been advancing very quickly since we arrived in the Divine Realm. Yet you've had such a wonderful opportunity?"

"Not really."

Lin Yi smiled calmly. "I just got lucky, like a blind cat stumbling into a dead rat. How can I compare with you two? I was just completely crushed by Senior Bibi Dong, so I know there's still..."

"Honey, so this is where you've been hiding!"

Huang Ruolin and Zhao Zhiying suddenly appeared, leaving Lin Yi at a loss.

"What's going on? Weren't you staying in the human world? Why did you suddenly come to the Divine Realm?"

"That's all thanks to Senior Tang San!"

Huang Ruolin and Zhao Zhiying exchanged a glance, then suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Yi at the same time.

"Honestly, have you seen any girls you like in the Divine Realm? Have you gotten so carried away that you don't want to go home?"

"Not at all!"

Lin Yi immediately spread his hands. "If I really saw some beauty and forgot to go back, wouldn't you two chop me down from either side?"

"W-what's going on?"

Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong were both stunned. Neither of them had expected someone as well-behaved as Lin Yi to have two women by his side!

"Hehe."

Lin Yi smiled calmly and scratched his head sheepishly.

"I'm sorry to make you seniors laugh. These two are the women I love. The whole story is complicated, so I'll tell you all about it properly another time."

"Well, I guess birds of a feather really do flock together!"

Bibi Dong gave a soft snort. "My Xiao Gang also has two wives, one on either side, and you, Lin Yi, are the same. It looks like the bond between you master and disciple runs deep."

"Ahem."

Yu Xiaogang coughed awkwardly.

"Dong'er, don't say things like that. You'll only make everyone uncomfortable."

"What's there to be uncomfortable about?"

Bibi Dong waved her hand. "I think it's better to be open about it, so no one can say anything later. Besides, having two people you love isn't a bad thing. At least his happiness is different from everyone else's—it's doubled, isn't it?"

"This sister is quite right."

Huang Ruolin smiled sweetly, slowly walked over to Bibi Dong, and held out her hand.

"It's our first time meeting. Please look after me, Sister."

"Ruolin, you can't be so rude. This is Senior Bibi Dong."

"I'm not as old-fashioned as you."

Huang Ruolin smiled without a care. "Sister Bibi Dong is so young. Why insist on calling her 'senior'? Compared to her beauty, which matters more: a title or her looks?"

"Pfft."

Bibi Dong was amused by the girl's innocent manner.

She thought Huang Ruolin was truly carefree, not paying the slightest heed to the rules of the world.

Yet, for some reason, Bibi Dong rather liked the girl. Perhaps it was her forthright nature, which reminded her a little of herself in the past.

With a soft sigh, Bibi Dong waved at Lin Yi.

"Don't dwell on all these things. Lin Yi, I have to tell you that when it comes to certain things, what matters most is the affection between people. As for rules and the like, just set them aside. They're not important at all."

"That isn't always the case."

Lin Yi furrowed his brow and answered slowly.

"If that affection is mixed with scheming, then people will part ways. Fortunately, the hearts of these two girls who love me are as clear as mirrors, without a trace of impurity."

"Isn't that the best, then?"

Liu Erlong laughed as well.

"As long as a person receives care from those around them when they need it most, that's enough. Besides, don't you think these two women of yours treat you pretty well?"