That was the most painful decision Bibi Dong had ever made.
Now Xiaogang had returned to her side.
"I gave him up once, many years ago."
Bibi Dong opened her eyes, resolve surging in their violet depths. "This time, no one is taking Xiaogang from me."
She rose and headed for the bedchamber.
Inside, Yu Xiaogang was reclining on a couch, leafing through a book.
Bibi Dong had sent someone to fetch the work on Martial Soul Theory from the library. Its pages had yellowed, but Yu Xiaogang read it with keen interest.
Hearing footsteps, he looked up. When he saw Bibi Dong enter, he set the book down and smiled.
"You're here."
Yu Xiaogang looked much better than he had a few days earlier. Color had returned to his face, and he seemed far more energetic.
The female Soul Master in white came to treat him once a day, and the results were plain to see.
Bibi Dong sat beside the couch and glanced at him.
"How do you feel today?"
"Much better." Yu Xiaogang moved his arms. "I can get out of bed and walk on my own now. My legs don't feel weak anymore."
Bibi Dong nodded without speaking.
Yu Xiaogang studied her and sensed something was wrong.
"Is something troubling you?"
Bibi Dong fell silent for a moment.
"Qian Daoliu is back."
Yu Xiaogang's smile froze.
Qian Daoliu.
The Great Enshrined of Worship Hall, and Qian Xunji's father.
Yu Xiaogang's memories of Qian Daoliu were vague. Back when he had been at Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu rarely appeared in public. He spent most of his time in seclusion deep within Worship Hall.
But Yu Xiaogang knew how powerful he was.
So powerful that even Bibi Dong's voice grew heavy when she mentioned him.
"Will he..." Yu