Dong'er, Why Are You Kneeling?!

That night!

The Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion was vast and boundless, with no distinction between day and night.

Within the Cloud Palace, starlight glittered amid countless rosy clouds.

Whether it was day or night here depended entirely on a single thought from Cang Lan.

In a side hall, the young girl wore no makeup, yet her face was already breathtakingly beautiful. Her spring-water eyes gazed toward the hall entrance as though she were longing for someone beyond measure.

She looked just like a little wife keeping vigil alone in an empty chamber, waiting for her husband to return!

Could it be that I performed too poorly...

Is God Lan not willing to come tonight?

Bibi Dong murmured to herself.

She had finally managed to convince herself to accept that Cang Lan had other women.

She only wanted to work hard and learn, to make herself better and become more worthy of walking alongside a god.

But... even now...

She had yet to see Cang Lan.

As time passed bit by bit, the young girl gradually grew anxious.

Thus, Bibi Dong rose from the bed and paced back and forth before it, her limpid eyes sometimes looking outside with anticipation, sometimes falling into disappointment.

Is God Lan really not coming today?

Several minutes have already passed...

Bibi Dong thought to herself. The more anxious she became, the slower time seemed to pass.

Could it be... God Lan is already preparing to tear through space and head out into the outside world?

The moment that thought surfaced, panic overwhelmed Bibi Dong. Her pacing became chaotic and disordered.

No...

She could force herself to accept that Cang Lan had other women.

But... she could not bear the thought that Cang Lan had sought other women because she herself was not good enough!

No...

I have to go ask God Lan about this!

With that thought, Bibi Dong hurried toward the door. When she reached the corner, she ran into someone with a bang.

Rubbing her forehead, Bibi Dong looked up and saw that the one she had bumped into was God Lan, who had returned with a worried expression. Unparalleled excitement flashed in her eyes.

"God Lan... you finally came?"

Finally came?

Hearing that, Cang Lan was momentarily stunned as he looked at the flustered Bibi Dong.

"Dong'er, could it be that your teacher was gone for a long time!?"

Even counting everything, he had only been gone for half an hour.

That was not too long, was it?

As for... one day apart feeling like three autumns?

Wasn't that a bit exaggerated!?

"Not at all..."

"Dong'er just wants to see God Lan every moment of every day!"

The young girl shook her head, then smiled sweetly. It felt as though a jar of honey had been overturned in her heart.

Wherever Cang Lan was, even the air she breathed felt sweet.

"You little girl, you've already learned how to sweet-talk your teacher?"

Cang Lan chuckled.

No wonder Qian Xunji had done something so inhuman when he saw Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang getting together.

If it had been him, watching such an obedient disciple fall into another man's hands...

It would have been hard for him to sincerely offer his blessings as well!

"Dong'er is telling the truth. Being able to stay with God Lan is the happiest, happiest, happiest, happiest thing in my entire life!"

Bibi Dong practically wanted to write her joy all over her face.

Back when she was the Saintess of Spirit Hall, every word and action she took had been bound by Spirit Hall's rules since childhood.

She appeared to hold an exalted position and limitless glory, but in truth, she was merely a golden canary in a cage, unable to have thoughts of her own.

But now, she no longer had to endure any restraints, and she could even see the Divine Lord she worshipped. Of course she was happy!

"Alright, no matter how much you say to your teacher, it won't help!"

"Not a single lesson can be missed!"

Cang Lan wrapped an arm around her slender waist with a solemn expression.

Then, a golden-threaded dress slid smoothly down from her fragrant shoulders.

Like a tempting lychee shedding its outer shell, the rosy-white fruit was openly revealed before his eyes.

As the golden-threaded dress fell away, Bibi Dong's blushing face instantly grew burning hot.

It was strange, really—a perfectly fine dress.

Over the course of half the day, she had taken it off and put it back on, then put it on and taken it off again!

Had she known, she would have hidden beneath the blankets and waited for her teacher to return...

But... Teacher God Lan was about to leave this place and venture into the outside world!

Thinking of what was written in the diary, a trace of loss welled up in the young girl's shy heart.

It must be because I'm not outstanding enough that Teacher God Lan has thoughts of leaving!

But... what could she possibly do?

The will of a god could not be swayed!

All she could do was try to make him stay!

In an instant, an idea flashed through Bibi Dong's mind, as though she had thought of something...

The girl's flushed cheeks immediately blazed crimson, and even her pink ears turned scorching red in an instant!

Ever since Cang Lan had saved her while she was still untouched, this flawless man had already planted a budding seed in her heart.

From the moment Cang Lan shielded her from a fatal blow and pulled her into his embrace—

What Cang Lan held was not merely her body.

He had also captured the heart of a young girl filled with boundless worship and affection.

But... Cang Lan was the Divine Lord. How could her deep sense of inferiority allow her to touch the Divine Lord's Sacred Radiance? Even knowing Cang Lan's feelings, she had lacked the courage.

It was not until Cang Lan had cleared away the dark clouds in her heart and held up her entire world that she found the impulse to voice the longing in her heart.

Now, she had become Teacher God Lan's woman.

There were not many ways to prove that she was worthy.

Nor were there many ways to persuade Teacher God Lan to stay.

But... she only wished to offer her very best self, body and soul, to the lingering radiance of the Divine Lord!

To repay his kindness, and for the one in her heart...

Bibi Dong clenched her pearly teeth. As though she had made up her mind, she slowly lowered herself...

"Dong'er, I've told you before that there's no need to stand on ceremony. Why are you suddenly kneeling!?"

Cang Lan spoke bluntly without hesitation.

Then...

Seeing that Bibi Dong did not respond, Cang Lan immediately understood.

"Dong'er has become sensible!"

"She's already learned without being taught!"

"With such aptitude, she truly is the disciple I chose!"

Cang Lan nodded in satisfaction, feeling greatly comforted.

Everything in existence had its reason!

Though the rigid Confucian customs of the mortal world disgusted Cang Lan—

To have them respected so earnestly by his good disciple...

What teacher would not be moved!?

"Alright... Dong'er, get up."

Cang Lan reached out and affectionately rubbed Bibi Dong's head, speaking with satisfaction.

Etiquette was fine, but one could not neglect one's studies merely for the sake of propriety.

A teacher's duty was to impart knowledge, teach skills, and resolve doubts!

Teaching his disciple new knowledge was what a responsible teacher ought to do!

To value etiquette while neglecting instruction—

That was putting the cart before the horse. It was unacceptable...

Besides, since Bibi Dong possessed such aptitude—

As her teacher, he ought to devote more effort and patiently guide her.

Thus, Cang Lan silently reminded himself.

When teaching a disciple, one must not rush things!

As Bibi Dong slowly rose, Cang Lan sat upright.

"Dong'er, come up here. I have something to tell you face-to-face..."