Bibi Dong Said One Thing and Meant Another

A week later.

At the entrance to the Saintess's Bedchamber.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

"Why has Teacher been avoiding me lately? It doesn't make sense."

Xu Feng lay in a reclining chair, his eyes lazily narrowed as he basked leisurely in the morning light, occasionally popping a snack into his mouth. He was utterly at ease.

"Could Teacher be hiding from me because she's done something shameful?"

Deep puzzlement surfaced on Xu Feng's face. "Or did she do something to wrong me, and now she can't face me?"

Xu Feng's plan to leave the Saintess's Bedchamber had failed. He had thought he would resume his shameless cohabitation with his teacher, but to his surprise, Bibi Dong had actually been avoiding him all week.

Even when they met, they exchanged only a few words before Bibi Dong inexplicably blushed and left in a fluster.

At night, as long as the light was still on in the bedroom, Bibi Dong absolutely would not return. She waited until Xu Feng turned off the light and she was certain he had gone to bed before sneaking back, then carefully bathing, changing, and retiring.

What gratified Xu Feng most was that she had actually learned to feel shy. When bathing and changing, she now knew to shut the previously unlocked door and place a restriction on it.

Although faint sounds that set the imagination wandering still drifted out, things were much better than a week earlier. At least she no longer started taking off her outer clothes right in front of him or went to bathe without even closing the door, the occasional splashing leaving him flushed. Worse still, she might even ask him to bring her clothes inside.

Of course, Xu Feng had always been too embarrassed to bring them. Then... damn it, Bibi Dong actually walked straight out wrapped in a bath towel, paying him no mind whatsoever.

Bibi Dong had also made enormous changes in how she dressed. She knew not to wear anything too revealing in front of her disciple and understood how to maintain the dignified appearance befitting a master.

At least she no longer always wrapped herself in a sexy, short gauze dress as she had before, her long, snow-white thighs swaying about and her fair, silky arms exposed to the air, with her flat stomach, free of any excess flesh, clearly visible through the gauzy fabric.

Xu Feng was easily embarrassed to begin with. Seeing Bibi Dong like that made him feel terribly awkward. How could he stand it? All he could do was keep exclaiming, "Holy shit," inwardly.

When it was time to sleep, Bibi Dong would place a translucent screen between their two beds, allowing them to see each other's presence while retaining a measure of privacy.

These changes seemed casually made, but to Xu Feng, Bibi Dong seemed like an entirely different person.

While puzzled, Xu Feng was also happy to enjoy his freedom. This undisturbed life was precisely what he had once dreamed of.

[Ding! Congratulations, host. You have completed the Lying Flat System daily quest: enjoy bathing in morning light for two hours. Rewards: Snow Bitch ×5 (increases the user's speed by 50%), 50 Lying Flat Points.]

[Ding! Congratulations, host. Your accumulated time bathing in morning light has reached 15.76 million seconds. You have earned the Lying Flat System achievement "Morning Light Bathing Expert." Reward: one divine-grade draw.]

Just then, Xu Feng heard the system notifications. His eyes flew wide in disbelief.

"Holy shit!"

"A divine-grade draw!" Xu Feng's face brimmed with excitement.

This draw followed his wishes. In other words, whatever he wanted, he could draw something similar. What he wanted most now was something to play with to pass the time, like his previous Pan Plus. Unfortunately, his teacher had confiscated it.

"Start the draw!"

With a slight shift of his intent, the thought of a phone surfaced in Xu Feng's mind.

[Ding! Drawing begins...]

[Ding! Congratulations, host. You have obtained the 30th-generation Umbrella Star Phone (features: ten million casual games to play at will; Guanyin's Tear-level single-target attack method, "9G Network Strangulation").]

[Friendly reminder: the 30th-generation Umbrella Star Phone's "9G Network Strangulation" is reusable. Each use requires a large expenditure of Lying Flat Points to charge it, with a maximum power equivalent to Guanyin's Tear.]

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

"Not too shabby."

Watching the notifications pop up one after another, Xu Feng's smile grew increasingly brilliant.

Clearly, the phone he had obtained this time was far better than the previous 29th-generation Flat Pan. It had ten times as many games, and its defensive measure was no longer single-use.

"No, I can't let Teacher confiscate such a treasure again." Xu Feng hurriedly put the Umbrella Star Phone away, planning to play secretly from now on. Somehow, this fear of having his phone confiscated felt strangely familiar.

"Yue Guan greets Young Master Xu Feng."

Just then, a man dressed in an alluring, flamboyant fashion appeared before Xu Feng. Although surprised by Xu Feng's current adult appearance, he found it rather easier to accept when he recalled that Xu Feng had even turned into a child before.

"Oh, it's Little Guan. Are you looking for Teacher?"

"Yes. May I ask where Her Highness the Saintess is?"

"Oh, just wait here, then. At this hour, Teacher should be back soon!"

A slightly mischievous smile flashed across Xu Feng's face as he spoke.

These past few days, Xu Feng had been bathing in the morning light outside the entrance. Bibi Dong would return around this time, then drive him back inside with the excuse, "Stop embarrassing yourself out here," forbidding him from going out without permission. Alternatively, she would make him leave the Saintess's Bedchamber altogether and return only at night, when fewer people were around.

Clearly, Bibi Dong was now very afraid of outsiders learning that Xu Feng lived with her in the Saintess's Bedchamber. After all, Xu Feng now looked entirely like an adult, which made her feel that her reputation was being damaged. It was mortifying.

Although no one yet dared say anything openly, walls had ears. Some gossip still reached Bibi Dong, leaving her deeply conflicted. She wanted to drive Xu Feng away and maintain her distance, yet could not bear to part with him.

This was probably another reason Bibi Dong had been avoiding Xu Feng lately.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Saintess."

Before long, Bibi Dong appeared, and Yue Guan bowed respectfully.

"Ahem, I'll head back inside, then."

"Stop."

Xu Feng knew his place well enough and rose to slip away, but Bibi Dong stopped him.

"My disciple."

Bibi Dong did not look at Xu Feng, and her voice sounded somewhat unnatural. "You... you should listen too."

"Oh."

Xu Feng obediently stayed put.

At that moment, he still did not know that Bibi Dong had been avoiding him mainly because of that night's milk-replenishing incident. It had left her so ashamed that she wished she could sink into the ground. Even now, she could not imagine how she had come up with such an idea.

However, after spending these past few days with him, Bibi Dong had confirmed that Xu Feng truly knew nothing about what had happened that night. Only then had she felt a little more relaxed. Otherwise, she probably would not have been able to face him.

Just then, Yue Guan began his report.

"According to the intelligence sent back, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has already dispatched people to capture Yu Xiaogang."

"If they really capture Yu Xiaogang, the core theory behind the three-person Martial Soul Fusion Skill will likely be exposed. That would be extremely unfavorable for us. Would you like us to seize Yu Xiaogang first?"

Bibi Dong did not answer immediately. Instead, she habitually looked toward Xu Feng and asked tentatively, "My disciple, what do you think?"

What do I think? I think I damn well shouldn't have stayed.

Ugh, every time, you say I only have to listen, but every time I finish listening, I have to give my opinion. What am I supposed to say? Tell you outright that the so-called core theory is completely useless? That it can't create Martial Soul Fusion Skills at will, and you have to find compatible Soul Masters?

So whether Yu Xiaogang hands over that theory doesn't matter at all. What matters is whether he's living miserably. That was the whole reason we spared his life in the first place.

Xu Feng's mind was full of complaints, but he put on a serious expression. "Your disciple has no suggestions. I'll leave everything to your arrangements, Teacher."

"Really none?"

"Yes, none." Xu Feng looked completely earnest, but sighed inwardly.

Ugh, even if I had any, I couldn't conveniently say them. What if you pressed me for details?

For example, Yu Xiaogang has already gotten together with a woman named Liu Erlong, and she's his paternal cousin. In other words, right after you dumped him, Teacher, he turned around and set his sights on his own cousin, using all kinds of tricks to deceive Liu Erlong's feelings so he could cement his absolute control over the Golden Iron Triangle.

Otherwise, how could a piece of trash like Yu Xiaogang have shot to fame in just half a year? And why is he so eager to increase his influence? He just wants revenge on you, Teacher, to wash away his humiliation, waiting for a chance to strike through public opinion. Isn't our living together one of his opportunities to fight back?

Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall. Besides, you made him lose every last shred of his dignity as a man back then, Teacher. He'll definitely stop at nothing to get revenge on you.

I never imagined that despicable scoundrel could be so vicious.

To take revenge on me, he'd even toy with his own cousin's feelings.

Hearing Xu Feng's inner voice, Bibi Dong's disgust toward Yu Xiaogang rose another level.

My disciple clearly knows all this, so why does he never say anything? Bibi Dong suddenly looked at Xu Feng, her gaze somewhat reproachful, a trace of hurt and disappointment rising within her. If I didn't probe him, would he never tell me? Would he wait for that despicable scoundrel to take revenge on me?

Bibi Dong could not understand. This was not the first time she had harbored this doubt, but each time, she ultimately persuaded herself with the same reason: Forget it. Perhaps my disciple is simply afraid of exposing his secrets.

However, Bibi Dong's guess was incomplete. Xu Feng's reluctance to voice his thoughts, his constant choice to conceal them, was not merely out of fear of exposing his secrets. Most importantly, nothing Bibi Dong had encountered had crossed Xu Feng's bottom line.

For instance, the first time, Xu Feng had known that Bibi Dong was romantically involved with that bastard Yu Xiaogang. He had not exposed Yu Xiaogang's character then, allowing the two of them to carry on their romance.

He had wanted Bibi Dong to experience these things-the brutal beatings of society-and would speak up when the time was right. It would greatly help Bibi Dong's judgment of people in the future.

During that process, had Yu Xiaogang made even the slightest improper move, such as trying to put an arm around Bibi Dong's slender waist, Xu Feng would probably have chopped off his hand that very day. Kissing was even more forbidden. Otherwise, he would smash his damned head to pieces.

However, what Xu Feng had not expected was that, just as he felt the time was nearly right and prepared to speak, Bibi Dong seemed able to guess the essence of certain things blindly, as though she could hear his thoughts. He simply decided not to say anything.

If the day really came when Xu Feng's bottom line was crossed, he would probably go berserk.

Bibi Dong knew none of this, so she was now a little displeased with Xu Feng. Thus, she decided to take that displeasure out on him by giving him a job.

"My disciple, since you said you'd follow my arrangements, make a trip on my behalf."

"Uh... where?"

"The Heaven Dou Empire."

"Well... there doesn't seem to be any point in your disciple coming along."

Knowing Xu Feng wanted to slip away, Bibi Dong ignored his words outright and turned to Yue Guan. "Prepare a carriage and bring Xu Feng along. If he dares resist, beat him."

"As you command."

Hearing this, Yue Guan was delighted.

He had long found Xu Feng an eyesore.

Damn it.

How long has it been since you awakened your Martial Soul?

Nine years already, hasn't it?

And you haven't even broken through to Soul Grandmaster.

You see a Titled Douluo like me and keep calling me Little Guan. I've wanted to pound you for ages.

Hmph, do you think having a pretty-boy face means you can do whatever you please in front of Her Highness the Saintess?

Yue Guan approached Xu Feng. He did not voice his thoughts, but his expression had already taken on a smug, teasing look. "Young Master Xu Feng, this! Way!"

As he uttered those last two words, Yue Guan felt as though his standing had risen considerably.

"Yu Xiaogang, I was merciful last time..."

"This time, I'll make you wish you were dead."

Bibi Dong looked toward the Heaven Dou Empire, her gaze gradually turning cold.

Had she not known Yu Xiaogang's intentions and actions, she might simply have ordered Yue Guan and Gui Mei to slap that despicable scoundrel dead and be done with it. But now that she knew, she felt killing Yu Xiaogang just like that would be letting him off far too easily. Without personally tormenting him, she truly could not ease the hatred in her heart.

That was what she thought, yet her sidelong gaze kept drifting toward Xu Feng. Looking at his indescribably handsome profile and extraordinary bearing, she unwittingly fell into a daze, a faint smile lingering on her lips, as though she were imagining something.

At that moment, even Bibi Dong herself probably could not tell whether she was going to the Heaven Dou Empire to take revenge on Yu Xiaogang or using the matter as an excuse to take Xu Feng out for a stroll. Perhaps the latter accounted for more, but she refused to admit it.

This week had been the least Bibi Dong had spoken to Xu Feng in over half a year. She did not want things to continue like this, but could not swallow her pride and strike up a conversation.

With this opportunity, Bibi Dong finally had both a chance and a reason to cling to her disciple's side as before. That way, she could gaze up close at that face so handsome it outraged gods and men, enjoying how pleasing it was to the eye.

This little bastard of a disciple. How can he look so unfairly handsome?

He's even disturbing his master's state of mind.

Bibi Dong came back to her senses, inwardly chiding him.

Wait.

What if my disciple accidentally attracts another girl on this trip?

Bibi Dong grew worried.

My disciple is so good-looking he could tempt someone into crime. Even I can't help feeling ripples in my heart when I look at him. Those girls will probably have even less self-control and come pestering him endlessly. That won't do. Bibi Dong could not tolerate such a thing happening.

"My disciple, wear this."

Bibi Dong took out a veil and handed it to Xu Feng.

"Why?"

"Don't you know what you look like? What if that handsome face brings disaster and girls start pestering you endlessly? You're so lazy, and you never concern yourself with these things. Wouldn't that leave you in a difficult position?" Bibi Dong spoke with righteous conviction, wearing an expression that said, "Your master is doing this entirely for your own good."

"Hmm..."

"That does seem to make sense..."

Xu Feng's lips spread into a peculiar smile. "But why do I feel like your words sound a little jealous, Teacher?"

Smack!

"You little bastard..."

"How dare you spout nonsense."

With her feelings exposed in a single sentence, Bibi Dong grew embarrassed and angry. She struck him, then scolded, "Your master is worrying about you, yet you dare tease me. You really don't know what's good for you."

"I was wrong."

Smack!

"Stop hitting me. Your disciple really knows he was wrong."

Ugh, Teacher has taken the Heart-Clearing Pill and already purged her wicked thoughts. She shouldn't develop those bad ideas about me from before. Looks like I misjudged her.

Hearing this, Bibi Dong finally stopped, the faint smile on her lips growing more pronounced.

It seemed she had not experienced this warm, playful daily routine with her disciple for over a week.

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