Spirit Hall Empire (Part 1)

Bibi Dong rose to her feet and slowly descended from the platform, stopping only when she was three meters in front of Dongfang Yu.

Looking at him, her heart calmed considerably. Yes, there was no excitement, only peace.

She had long passed the age of being ruled by hormones. She was no young girl; to her, companionship was the best thing, and it was all she needed.

Sweet words could never compare to lasting companionship.

"Has Teacher been well this past year?" Seeing that she remained silent, Dongfang Yu took the initiative to ask.

Bibi Dong stepped two paces closer and reached out to brush aside the dark hair on his face before softly replying, "I've been well. What about you?"

Dongfang Yu raised his hand and covered her gentle hand resting against his face. The feeling was warm, and it was something he had always longed for.

He had spent countless nights tossing and turning, plagued by fear and worry, but all of that had passed.

Had his unwavering persistence all this time won out? Perhaps it had.

"I've been well too. Tang Yuehua has indeed carried out her duties conscientiously."

Bibi Dong smiled and said as though it were only natural, "How would she dare not?"

Dongfang Yu suddenly stepped forward and embraced Bibi Dong, catching her off guard.

Yet she did not push him away. Her hand merely hovered in midair, with nowhere to rest.

Could she embrace him too? She probably could.

Yet in the end, her hand did not fall, though she did not know why.

Dongfang Yu held her just like that. "Teacher, I missed you."

Bibi Dong merely gave a soft nasal "Mm," and said nothing more.

Rather than becoming discouraged by her reaction, Dongfang Yu grew even bolder.

His hand began to