Truly... Troublesome Humans

Bibi Dong's face was somewhat pale, a result of exhaustion and depletion following the intense emotional fluctuations.

She glared fiercely at Lin Xia, her purple eyes swirling with complex emotions.

There was a slight anger at being deceived, a sense of shock upon learning the truth, but more than anything, there was an immense sense of relief that almost overwhelmed the anger.

She took several deep breaths to barely suppress the trembling in her voice. Her fingers unconsciously touched Lin Xia's still pale and cold cheek. The coolness of her fingertips touching his warm skin brought a real tactile sensation, and the last trace of ferocity in her eyes dissipated.

"You..."

Bibi Dong's voice finally softened, carrying a deep weariness and an undeniable domineering air.

"Do you know... when you Spit Up out that mouthful of blood... when we thought... we thought..."

She seemed unable to utter the word; she simply closed her eyes tightly, and when she opened them again, all that remained was the Limber that came after she had weathered all the trials.

"As long as you're alright... as long as you can still open your eyes... as long as you can still speak... as long as you're still with us... nothing else matters..."

Bibi Dong lowered her head, her forehead gently touching Lin Xia's forehead again. This time, it was not a request for comfort, but a declaration of cherishing and reclaiming something lost.

"Silly child... no matter what method you use... as long as you eventually... come back to us... that's enough..."

"Deception or scheming... compared to truly losing you... all of these are forgivable dust..."

"Remember... your life... is more important than anything else... Do you understand?!"

Qian Renxue nodded vigorously, burying her face in his neck again, her muffled voice carrying a sob and a Charm tone.

"That's right! Xiao Xia, if you ever dare to scare us like that again... I'll... I'll really get angry! I'll never speak to you again!... Waaah..."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but sob again, the aftershocks of her excessive Astonish and emotional release.

Lin Xia stared blankly at Bibi Dong, who was so close to her, and felt Qian Renxue's dependence on her neck.

The overwhelming sense of disbelief and the flood of warmth instantly washed away all his anxiety and guilt.

What he expected to face as a raging storm ultimately turned into the warmest harbor.

What they care about is not the perfect truth, nor the flawless process, but simply the outcome that he returned to them alive and well.

A bittersweet feeling welled up in my eyes again; this time, it wasn't acting, but a genuine emotion from the deepest part of my heart.

He moved the arm that Qian Renxue was holding, gently grasped her hand in return, and then struggled to raise his right hand, which he could move, and placed it on the back of Bibi Dong's hand, which was still resting on his shoulder.

"Um..."

He choked back tears, responding forcefully and clearly to their Qian Jun words:

"I understand... Teacher... Sister Xue'er..."

"I will never... make you that scared again..."

"I will... always be by your side..."

The Morning Sun seemed to grow even brighter at this moment, Infiltrator the window and gently enveloping the three people nestled close together on the bed.

Qian Renxue nuzzled Lin Xia's neck contentedly, Bibi Dong's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed completely, with a tired yet incredibly relaxed smile even appearing at the corners of her mouth.

Lin Xia closed her eyes, feeling the warmth and heartbeats emanating from both sides, still carrying the lingering fear of the ordeal. The gloom that had grown in her heart due to the deception was finally completely dispelled by this warm and inclusive love.

Just then, the ward door creaked open a crack.

Hu Liena, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling's heads peeked in like a human pyramid, their three pairs of eyes darting around, filled with tension, gossip, and a hint of cunning as if a scheme had been successfully executed.

Seeing the scene inside— Lin Xia was weak but clearly conscious, with His Holiness the Pope and His Highness leaning against Lin Xia neck and one resting their forehead against his, the three of them huddled together, creating an eerie, warm, and tranquil atmosphere—the three women simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief, followed by mischievous smiles on their faces.

Dugu Yan lowered her voice and asked silently with exaggerated mouth movements.

"It's done?"

Ye Lingling nodded gently, a hint of relief in her cool eyes.

Hu Liena secretly gave Lin Xia a thumbs up, her foxy eyes full of pride.

Lin Xia turned his head slightly, meeting three pairs of peeking eyes. He felt a mix of helplessness and amusement, a hint of embarrassment and reassurance on his pale face. He gently shook his head, indicating that they were alright.

Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue clearly Frisk the commotion at the door, but neither of them looked up or reprimanded them.

At this moment, all their attention was focused on the person in their arms/below their forehead.

The outside world's gaze and voices were temporarily shut out through that door, melted away by the warmth of this rebirth after the disaster.

Bi Ji's elegant figure appeared silently in the doorway. She glanced at the three embracing figures inside, then at the three heads peeking through the crack in the door. A hint of helplessness and amusement flashed in her emerald eyes. She gracefully rolled her eyes slightly, turned, and disappeared down the corridor, leaving behind only a barely audible whisper:

"Tsk, what a chaotic mess... but in the end everyone's happy... Humans are such a troublesome bunch..."

Everyone present was Soul Master, so they all naturally heard what Bi Ji said!

An eerie silence fell over the ward.

Just a moment ago, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue were immersed in the warmth of surviving a disaster and their hearts being connected, but their bodies froze at the same time.

Bibi Dong forehead was pressed against Lin Xia's, and Qian Renxue, who was nestled in the crook of his neck, raised their heads almost Synchronize.

Two stunningly beautiful faces were quickly flushed with a deep, sunset-like blush, spreading from their ears all the way down to their necks, and even the tear stains at the corners of their eyes seemed to steam.

Qian Renxue recalled her mother's tears and acceptance after her defenses completely crumbled... Oh my god!

How did she have the courage to say such a thing?!

And all in full view of everyone!

Bibi Dong's feelings were a hundred times more complex.

His Holiness the Pope's usual cold, dignified, and all-encompassing mask had long since shattered into dust amidst Lin Xia's "near death" and his daughter's declaration.

At this moment, Bi Ji's incredibly precise teasing remark laid bare her deepest, most unspoken, forbidden feelings—feelings that her daughter had just forcibly "Sheer Force"—before everyone could see them!

She could even picture the mischievous smiles on the faces of those little girls outside!

A strong sense of shame, making them wish they could disappear on the spot, instantly overwhelmed them.

All the Pope majesty and angelic pride were transformed into a tangible Burn sensation by Bi Ji's Frillish remark.