Making Amends

The two of them stared at each other for several minutes, neither speaking first.

In the end, Angewomon broke the silence.

Putting her mask back on, Angewomon asked coldly, "Do I look good?"

"Yes." Dongfang Yu praised her without hesitation. She was a peerless beauty whose looks and bearing were no less impressive than Bibi Dong's. Just as he had guessed, she had the face of a mature, commanding beauty.

Angewomon suddenly laughed. "Then you'll have to work hard."

Dongfang Yu smiled. "Can you help me kill Tang San and the others?"

"No. I can only protect your life when you're in danger."

Fine. Dongfang Yu was not surprised. He had not held much hope for that idea anyway. If Tang San died, it would certainly save him a lot of trouble.

But he still had to cultivate. Besides, winning over Bibi Dong would not be possible without the help of Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and the others.

This result was already quite good. With Angewomon around, he would at least no longer have to worry about dying an untimely death.

"Normally, my physical body will remain in the form of your martial soul. If your life is in danger, just call for me in your mind," Angewomon said.

"Can I chat with you normally?"

"You'd better not."

"Why?" Dongfang Yu did not understand. Could it be that she had some restriction and could not act or communicate freely? Those old-man-in-a-ring types were usually like that—absurdly powerful, but unable to show themselves whenever they pleased.

In truth, he was overthinking it. Angewomon simply could not be bothered to talk to him because she had a very poor impression of him.

"Mm... my energy is limited. You understand," Angewomon said when she saw Dongfang Yu wildly spinning theories in his head.

"Fine, then." Dongfang Yu sounded helpless. Having such a beautiful woman by his side yet being unable to frequently deepen their relationship was truly a pity.

"Um..."

"You said that when the flower blooms, then..."

"It's true. If you can truly make the Acacia Heartbroken Red bloom, then... I'll be yours." Angewomon's expression was serious.

Dongfang Yu smiled bashfully. How embarrassing. Being given such a gorgeous beauty really made him feel flattered.

"Alright. I'll work hard."

"Enough. I'll give you a gift. I believe it will be useful to you."

The herb garden.

"Uncle Yue, Uncle Yue."

Yue Guan opened his eyes and saw Dongfang Yu patting his face.

"Why... did I pass out?"

"I don't know either." Dongfang Yu wore an innocent expression.

"How strange." Yue Guan got to his feet and muttered to himself. Then his eyes widened, and he hurriedly checked his soul tool.

The Immortal Herbs inside could not be lost!

"Thank goodness, thank goodness. They're all here."

Dongfang Yu secretly laughed to himself. Just as expected, everything that needed to be forgotten had been forgotten. Only memories beneficial to him remained.

"Xiao Yu, what should we do with Dugu Bo?" Yue Guan asked, looking at Dugu Bo, who was still unconscious nearby.

"Wake him up first," Dongfang Yu said.

A moment later, Dugu Bo slowly woke up and immediately saw Yue Guan and Dongfang Yu.

"What are you doing?!"

Dongfang Yu gave him a simple, honest smile. "We're leaving."

"You're leaving?" Dugu Bo only wished they had wings.

"But before we leave, this junior has something to ask you, Senior."

"What is it?"

"Would Senior be willing to serve Spirit Hall?" Dongfang Yu smiled warmly.

"Haha... Who do you think I, Dugu Bo, am?" Dugu Bo suddenly burst into laughter, his eyes full of mockery.

Dongfang Yu nodded slightly. "Your granddaughter will return in three days. Farewell."

With that, he left with Yue Guan without any hesitation, leaving Dugu Bo alone in utter disarray.

???

Weren't you supposed to threaten and tempt me first? Go through the usual routine? Why did you just leave?

Elsewhere, as Yue Guan and Dongfang Yu were about to leave Sunset Forest.

"Xiao Yu, are we really letting him go just like that?"

Dongfang Yu replied, "Of course not. If he cannot serve Spirit Hall, then he is an enemy."

"Then you..."

"Don't worry, Uncle Yue. I've already made arrangements." Dongfang Yu gave him a reassuring look.

For some reason, Yue Guan believed him.

It seemed... Xiao Yu had gained a different kind of presence.

After several days and nights, the two returned to Spirit Hall.

Dongfang Yu chose to let Yue Guan report to Bibi Dong. Everything Yue Guan would say was favorable to him anyway, so there was nothing to worry about.

As for those Immortal Herbs, most of them were no longer suitable for him. Besides the Acacia Heartbroken Red, he now had the Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma taken from Yue Guan's soul tool, as well as a Fragrant Qiluo that he had swiped from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

So those Immortal Herbs should be left for Bibi Dong, Hu Liena, and the others. Once the Golden Generation had Immortal Herbs, they would completely crush the Shrek Seven Devils.

As for him, his most important task now was preparing to obtain his fourth Soul Ring and completely absorb the medicinal power of the Qiluo Tulip.

After resting for a night, the next day at the Papal Hall.

Bibi Dong praised him, "Xiao Yu, thanks to your accidental stroke of luck this time, you have brought quite a few benefits to Spirit Hall. Those Immortal Herbs are very suitable for Nana and the others."

Dongfang Yu smiled calmly. "This disciple does not dare claim the credit."

"How about this? This time, your teacher will personally take you to obtain your Soul Ring," Bibi Dong said.

"What?!" Dongfang Yu was startled. Bibi Dong was going to take him to hunt a soul beast? Honestly, he had never even dared to imagine it. As long as she did not make him keep killing people indiscriminately, that would be enough.

Bibi Dong smiled softly. "Surprised?"

"As your teacher, I have given you very little guidance. So this time, I will accompany you. Consider it making up for that."

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Dongfang Yu calmly said, "Teacher manages countless affairs every day. Is that appropriate?"

"It's settled," Bibi Dong said indifferently, decisively finalizing the matter.

After returning to his residence, Dongfang Yu still felt dazed. It was truly unbelievable.

This woman, Bibi Dong, was constantly preparing to annex the continent, yet she was actually willing to take time out to accompany him on a trip. It was hard to believe.

But after the excitement faded, Dongfang Yu calmed down again. Was this... a strategy to win his heart?

His talent was growing greater and greater, and his brilliance was beginning to show. She was worried that one day he would develop disloyal thoughts.

Relying solely on prestige and pressure might make an ordinary child devote himself to her wholeheartedly. But in Bibi Dong's eyes, he had never been an ordinary child. That much was clear from the increasing trust she placed in him.

"She's worried that going too far will backfire," Dongfang Yu sighed.

This woman would only let down her guard and abandon her schemes in front of Yu Xiaogang.

A mixture of rewards and intimidation, sugar-coated bullets—those were her methods for dealing with him. She wanted to keep a firm grip on his heart.

But she would probably miscalculate. He was not really eleven years old, so how could he fail to see through her intentions?

"I really don't like this woman..."

Angewomon suddenly spoke in his mind.