Over the next few days, Bibi Dong did indeed follow what Xu Feng had said in his thoughts. Rather than seek out Yu Xiaogang, she stayed in Spirit Hall and devoted herself to cultivation. Finally, she received definite news: Pope Qian Xunji was about to enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to level 92.
Could this disciple of mine have the ability to foresee the future? The thought arose in Bibi Dong's mind. The more she considered it, the more plausible it seemed, so she headed toward Xu Feng's residence.
"My dear disciple, what are you doing?"
Bibi Dong entered Xu Feng's room and saw him by the window, his head propped on his hand, looking lost in thought.
"Teacher, I'm considering the direction of my future cultivation. Please don't disturb me." Xu Feng did not even turn around.
"Hm?" Bibi Dong was astonished.
This lazy disciple actually thought about things like that?
Bibi Dong moved a little closer. Seeing that he really did seem deep in thought, she felt profoundly reassured.
My dear disciple, you've finally seen the light.
With that thought, Bibi Dong instinctively patted Xu Feng's shoulder, intending to offer him some encouragement.
Unexpectedly...
That light pat from Bibi Dong caused the hand supporting Xu Feng's head to slip, accompanied by a miserable cry.
"Hiss..."
"Teacher, don't move, don't move!"
"My hand! It's numb! It's numb!"
It took Xu Feng a long while to recover.
He could hardly be blamed. After all, he had held that position for five hours. With Bibi Dong jostling him like that, it would have been strange if his hand hadn't gone numb.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing Lying Flat Daily Routine: space out for over five hours. Reward: Hundred-Style Cola ×10 (effect: increases soul power by 10% for half an hour. Repeated use only extends the duration and does not increase the effect).]
Xu Feng was unsurprised by the sudden system notification. After all, the various enhancement drinks he possessed could already be piled into a small hill.
"Why, you little rascal, Xu Feng."
"You were slacking off, and you even dared to deceive your teacher?"
"Just watch how I teach you a lesson."
Beside him, Bibi Dong had figured it out too. Xu Feng had plainly been slacking off, yet she had actually believed him just now. A moment later, she raised her delicate hands and began kneading his cheeks.
"Ow... Teacher, I was wrong! I was wrong! Stop pinching!"
Her touch wasn't heavy, but it hurt a little, drawing an endless stream of complaints from Xu Feng.
What Xu Feng hadn't anticipated was that, with his Hongmeng Body, he grew more handsome and adorable as he aged. That was devastatingly effective against Bibi Dong. No matter how he begged for mercy, she continued playing with his face, unable to let go.
"Hmph, I'll let you off for now. If you dare deceive your teacher again, you'll be severely punished." Bibi Dong withdrew her hands, feigning a stern expression, though inwardly she was quite satisfied.
This disciple had been lazy and languid all these years, utterly decadent, one might say. But much of the reason Bibi Dong could tolerate him was that he was easy on the eyes, both handsome and adorable. Whenever she got angry, all she had to do was torment her little lazy disciple a bit, and her mood would improve.
[Phew, good thing Teacher stopped in time. Otherwise, she'd have broken me with all that playing. That was close, so close.]
Broken him with all that playing?
Suddenly hearing Xu Feng's thoughts, Bibi Dong blushed, a little embarrassed and annoyed. Why does this little bastard keep saying such strange things?
[Heh heh, if I'm guessing right, Teacher must have come because she can't wait to see that fellow surnamed Yu, right? So she's here specifically to say goodbye.]
[Sure enough, once a girl grows up-pah, once a teacher grows up, there's no keeping her at home.]
At that moment, Xu Feng had no idea his thoughts were being overheard. Still pretending to be perfectly serious, he said, "Teacher, may I ask what brings you to see your disciple?"
As it happened, Bibi Dong had heard every one of Xu Feng's thoughts just now, which left her slightly startled.
How does this little bastard know everything? Bibi Dong was somewhat frustrated. She was indeed preparing to see Yu Xiaogang. After all, she hadn't kept their appointment that day, and Xiaogang might already be very anxious. She needed to explain things clearly.
However, to keep her lazy disciple from discovering that she could eavesdrop on his thoughts, Bibi Dong could only pretend she hadn't heard.
"His Holiness the Pope has arrived!"
Just then, a shout came from outside the door.
Immediately afterward, a man clad in golden battle robes walked in.
"Your disciple, Bibi Dong, greets Your Holiness." Upon seeing the newcomer, Bibi Dong immediately bowed respectfully, pulling Xu Feng down beside her to bow as well.
[If it weren't for Teacher, I really wouldn't want to bow to this old scheming bastard. Fuck you.]
Despite his inward grumbling, Xu Feng said respectfully, "Your disciple, Xu Feng, greets Your Holiness."
Qian Xunji turned his gaze toward Bibi Dong, a trace of disappointment crossing his face. Then he looked at Xu Feng, his eyes abruptly turning cold, and barked, "Enough. Rise."
In all the years since Bibi Dong had adopted Xu Feng and brought him back to Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji had checked on him quite a few times, but each time only left him more disappointed.
He had never seen such a lazy Soul Master.
Despite originally possessing innate full soul power, he hadn't even broken through to Soul Grandmaster after eight years. Now his aptitude was no different from a commoner's. Qian Xunji had never seen such a decadent Soul Master in his life.
In fact, he had never even acknowledged Xu Feng as his granddisciple.
If Bibi Dong hadn't kept protecting him, he would have driven that useless Xu Feng out of Spirit Hall long ago.
[What are you looking at, you old scheming bastard? Pulling that cold face, too. What a moron.]
Hearing her disciple's silent complaints, Bibi Dong found it rather amusing. In all of Spirit Hall, this little bastard must be the only one who dares entertain such wild thoughts in front of the Pope.
"Boy, leave us. I have something to discuss with your teacher." Qian Xunji gave Xu Feng an impatient glance.
"Nope." Without even looking at Qian Xunji, Xu Feng found a reclining chair and lazily lay down.
"You..." Qian Xunji's expression darkened.
If Xu Feng's decadence displeased Qian Xunji, then his attitude made Qian Xunji want to slap him to death.
He, Qian Xunji, was the ruler of all Spirit Hall, feared and revered by countless people, yet this little bastard Xu Feng never showed him a pleasant face.
Most infuriating of all, the little bastard had even dared call him a dumbass to his face at two years old. If he hadn't taken into account the boy's young age and ignorance, he would have slapped him to death then and there.
Xu Feng's words made Bibi Dong's heart clench. She hurriedly explained to Qian Xunji, "Please don't be angry, Your Holiness. My disciple is lazy by nature and rarely leaves his room. Why don't we go somewhere else? Would that be all right?"
As she spoke, Bibi Dong shifted her graceful steps slightly, placing herself in front of Xu Feng. She feared Qian Xunji might strike him in a fit of anger.
[Sigh, Teacher still underestimates me. What's there to fear from a mere Titled Douluo?]
[I've saved up several Buddha's Fury Tang Lotuses over the years. If that old scheming bastard Qian Xunji really dares attack me, I can feed him one.]
Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus?
What is that?
Why does this little bastard keep talking about such strange things?
Bitterness welled up in Bibi Dong's heart. This lazy disciple of hers truly feared neither heaven nor earth. He even dared defy the Pope, who possessed the strength of a Titled Douluo, without the slightest reverence in his heart.
"Hmph. Let's go!"
Seeing how fiercely Bibi Dong protected Xu Feng, Qian Xunji couldn't say much more. With a snort, he left the room.
Once Qian Xunji had gone a little farther away, Bibi Dong came back to her senses and gently hugged Xu Feng, drawing him into her arms. She patted his back and said tenderly, "Don't be afraid, my dear disciple. Your teacher will protect you."
In Bibi Dong's heart, Xu Feng had always remained that little Xu Feng, dazed, adorable, and cute.
Although she knew his strength had already reached that of a Soul Saint, in Bibi Dong's heart, Xu Feng was still only a child who needed her protection.
Just like now: Bibi Dong wanted to leave Spirit Hall for a while, but Xu Feng was so lazy. What if he forgot to eat? He would starve to death.
How could she feel at ease without coming to check on him and giving him a few reminders?
"Mmph..."
Held in Bibi Dong's arms-or, more precisely, with his head held against her chest-Xu Feng immediately felt himself suffocating.
"T-Teacher, let go! I'm going to suffocate!"
"Suffocate?" Bibi Dong froze, then hurriedly released him, her pretty face instantly flushing crimson.
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