Bibi Dong's Shyness!

Bibi Dong's voice carried a hint of danger, as though if Ning Chen dared say a single "no," she would turn on him right then and there.

"No, no, no! How would this disciple dare?"

Knowing when to stop, Ning Chen hurriedly waved his hands, his face plastered with a fawning smile.

"It is this disciple's honor that you are willing to accept it, Teacher! This disciple could not be happier!"

"Since you like it, Teacher, please take it."

Ning Chen chuckled, then added as if mentioning it in passing:

"It is fine. This disciple still has other Immortal Herbs. Later, I will pick one and give it to Sister Lingyuan."

He was doing it on purpose.

He wanted to see how Bibi Dong would react upon hearing that.

Sure enough, the moment Bibi Dong heard this, her expression darkened.

Her violet eyes, which had just held a trace of delight from receiving the gift, now fixed coldly on Ning Chen.

An inexplicable fire surged within her heart.

Why was this brat so hung up on that woman named Lingyuan?

He had only just returned and had barely warmed his seat, yet he was already calling her "Sister Lingyuan" again and again. Now he was even eagerly running off to give her something?

Was she, his teacher, really inferior to an eighty-ninth-ranked Soul Douluo?

The more Bibi Dong thought about it, the angrier she became. Yet she could not show it too openly, or she would seem petty, as though she were competing with her own subordinate for affection.

Thus, she could only force down her displeasure and ask coldly in a deliberately casual tone:

"What? You just got back, and you are already going to see your Sister Lingyuan?"

"Is this Sister Lingyuan of yours really that good to you?"

Hearing the sourness in her voice, Ning Chen nearly laughed himself mad inside.

There it is, there it is! She is jealous!

This woman is actually rather adorable when she is jealous.

Ning Chen wildly mocked her in his heart, but his mouth answered with perfect seriousness:

"Of course! Sister Lingyuan is beautiful and kind, and she treats me very well!"

"When this disciple first came to Spirit Hall, I knew no one and was unfamiliar with everything. Sister Lingyuan took care of me in every way. Moreover, she never treated me differently just because I am your disciple. She has always treated me like her own younger brother."

"This disciple is not an ungrateful person. Now that I have something good, naturally I should know how to repay her kindness."

His words were flawless. He praised Lingyuan while also presenting himself as a good child who knew gratitude and repayment.

Of course, what he was thinking was something entirely different.

Hehe, Sister Lingyuan is far more than merely beautiful and kind. That figure, that charm... she is simply the finest of the finest.

And she is especially good at playing around. She often teased him intentionally or otherwise, talking to him about all sorts of embarrassing topics between men and women, making Ning Chen nearly lose control more than once.

Those long legs, that full bosom... tsk, just thinking about it was thrilling.

As Ning Chen recalled Lingyuan's fiery figure and bold words and actions, he felt his Evil Fire beginning to stir once again.

Bibi Dong had no idea what he was thinking.

After hearing Ning Chen's seemingly heartfelt words, the fire in her heart only burned hotter.

Younger brother? Pah! That woman clearly is no good. She dresses so provocatively every day, flaunting herself about. Would she treat you like a younger brother? She is obviously after your body!

The more Bibi Dong thought about it, the more she felt that her precious disciple might be led astray by a bad woman. An unprecedented sense of crisis welled up within her.

She took a deep breath and forced her voice to sound calmer.

"Oh? Is that so?"

She looked at Ning Chen, her violet eyes narrowing slightly as she threw out a question that could practically kill him.

"Then tell me: between your teacher and her, who treats you better?"

The instant that question came out, Ning Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he cursed inwardly.

Fuck.

I'm done for. The ultimate death question is here!

If I answer this badly, I might truly be unable to get out of bed for three days.

Ning Chen's mind raced as he looked at the peerlessly beautiful Pope before him, who was clearly on the verge of jealousy. He knew an ordinary answer would not work.

He had to use strong medicine!

In an instant, an incomparably solemn and sincere expression appeared on his face. Looking straight into Bibi Dong's eyes, he said resolutely:

"Teacher, how could you ask such a question?"

"Sister Lingyuan treats this disciple well out of affection between siblings and loyalty between friends."

"But your kindness toward this disciple is as vast as heaven and earth. It is the grace of giving me a new life!"

"In this disciple's heart, your place is beyond comparison to any person or anything!"

"You are this disciple's benefactor and teacher, this disciple's guide, and even... even the most important person in this disciple's life!"

Ning Chen's voice rang firm and powerful, his eyes filled with unquestionable determination.

Bibi Dong was stunned by his sudden outpouring of affection, and more than half the anger in her heart was extinguished at once.

Looking at Ning Chen's handsome face, her heart inexplicably skipped a beat.

The most important person in his life?

Since when did this brat learn to say such things?

Though she knew he was most likely coaxing her, Bibi Dong still could not help feeling secretly pleased and sweet inside.

Seeing that it was working, Ning Chen immediately struck while the iron was hot and launched into a frenzy of flattery.

"Teacher, forget Sister Lingyuan. Even if all the women in the world were added together, in this disciple's heart, they could not compare to a single strand of your hair!"

"In terms of strength, you possess Twin Martial Souls and are one of the continent's most powerful Titled Douluo. With a mere wave of your hand, you can destroy heaven and earth!"

"In terms of beauty, you are even more peerless and breathtaking! Fish sinking and geese falling, the moon hiding and flowers shaming themselves—before you, all such descriptions pale into insignificance!"

"And your figure... ahem, ahem, your figure is even more flawlessly perfect. This disciple truly believes it is heaven's most perfect creation!"

The more Ning Chen spoke, the more excited he became. Especially when he mentioned her figure, his gaze involuntarily flicked toward Bibi Dong's long legs, whose astonishing contours remained visible even beneath her luxurious robes.

Bibi Dong was left dizzy by his flood of extravagant praise, and her whole body felt somewhat dazed.

Especially when she heard Ning Chen praise her figure, a blush actually rose to her cheeks.

This brat is getting better and better at talking.

Still, it does sound rather nice.

Bibi Dong felt delighted inside, but her face still had to maintain the dignity of the Pope.

She gave a light cough to hide the smile at the corners of her lips, then snorted coldly and said with feigned aloofness:

"Hmph, smooth talker!"

"Fine. Since you still have some conscience, I will spare you for today!"

"But let me warn you: if you dare sneak out again and make me worry, I will make you regret it!"

As she spoke, she even raised the scepter in her hand as though threatening Ning Chen.

Seeing her fierce-looking but soft-hearted manner, Ning Chen knew that the matter had finally been put to rest.

He hurriedly nodded and bowed as he promised, "Yes, yes, yes! This disciple obeys! There will absolutely not be a next time!"

"Mm." Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction.

Seeing this, Ning Chen immediately bowed and saluted.

"Teacher, it is getting late. This disciple will not disturb your rest any longer and shall take his leave."

"Go." Bibi Dong waved her hand.

As though granted a pardon, Ning Chen turned and prepared to slip away.

He summoned the Emperor-Slaying Sword, leaped into the air, and transformed into a streak of light as he flew toward his own residence without looking back, afraid that this woman might change her mind.