Bibi Dong tapped Su Yu on the forehead. "Since you brought her here, you have to take responsibility. If anything goes wrong, watch your hide."
Su Yu rubbed his ear and chuckled. "Don't worry, Teacher. I promise I'll teach her to be even better than me!"
Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at him, turned, and returned to the seat of honor. She picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, her tone softening. "All right, tell me. Where did you go this time?"
Su Yu hurried behind Bibi Dong and gently kneaded her shoulders, applying just the right amount of pressure. "Teacher, I really didn't go anywhere. I just wandered around nearby and happened to meet Xue Na."
"That child has innate full soul power, and her Martial Soul is special too. I thought I'd bring her back for you to take a look. She might turn out to be a promising talent."
Bibi Dong leaned back in her chair, feeling the pressure on her shoulders as their tense lines gradually relaxed.
She did not turn around, but her tone softened a little. "You found a genius just by wandering around? You certainly have good luck."
There was a hint of teasing in her words, but she did not pursue the matter of his running off.
"Of course. Just look at whose student I am."
Su Yu seized the opening to flatter her, his hands growing gentler.
"Besides, I saw that she had a pitiful background and no one to rely on. Bringing her back would let her cultivate properly and add to our Spirit Hall's strength. Two birds with one stone."
Bibi Dong snorted, but the corners of her lips quietly curved into a faint smile. "Such a slick tongue."
"Never mind. Since she's someone you've