Three days later, in a certain room
As dawn broke, Lin Chen leaned against the soft couch, holding the beauty in his arms, his large hands stroking her hair and slender waist.
Huo Feng's long hair cascaded down her shoulders, resting against her broad chest. Her tanned skin looked as if she had just emerged from a bath, and a fiery heat still lingered on her body.
"It's almost time, I have to go back today."
Huo Feng's eyes were alluring, and her languid tone revealed a strong reluctance. "My lord, can't you stay with me for a few more days?"
Lin Chen said calmly, "Time is of the essence. I've already wasted three months; we can't afford to waste any more."
"Alright~" Huo Feng's magnetic voice was slightly hoarse. "My lord, please go ahead. I have already taken care of everything at the Blazing Fire Academy for you."
"Hehe..." Lin Chen smiled faintly, "You do need to manage this well, because it will be a reason for your husband to promote you in the future."
"Mmm~" Huo Feng felt extremely sweet inside. Lin Chen's words meant that he regarded her as his woman, not as a dispensable tool.
"Hehe... I have to go back now, otherwise Wu'er will get up and not see me, and she'll start acting cute again~"
Huo Feng protested, "No, my lord! Wu'er can accompany you back to the Spirit Hall, but I can't. Please stay with me a little longer!"
"Please, Daddy~"
"Hehe... Alright, alright!" Lin Chen's heart fluttered when he heard the beauty in his arms acting coquettishly, and he had no choice but to agree 'reluctantly'.
Chen Shi (7-9 AM), in mid-air
A fire-attribute flying bird, the Ling Yuan, soared into the sky, its massive form plunging directly into the clouds and rapidly flying south towards the Spirit Hall.
Lin Chen and Huo Wu stood side by side on Ling Yuan's back. The latter looked at the floating clouds around her, her pretty face filled with excitement. She hugged his arm tightly, her figure growing more and more imposing as she gradually moved closer to her mother, Huo Feng.
Blazing Fire Academy, Dean's Castle
It wasn't until the day after Lin Chen left that Huo Ba dared to scurry back, saying, "Madam, I'm back."
On the sofa
Huo Feng crossed her arms and legs, her figure voluptuous and alluring, her fiery red shawl reaching her waist, making her extremely sexy.
You're back?
"Haha..." Huo Ba hurriedly asked, "Madam, how did your talks with the Emperor go?"
"It's alright~" A strange light flashed in Huo Feng's beautiful eyes, and her tone was gentler than usual. " Huo Ba, I want to discuss something with you."
Huo Ba felt a chill run down his spine and asked in surprise, "Madam, what's wrong with you?"
Huo Feng's thick eyebrows furrowed slightly, her heart pounding. She thought her affair with her husband had been discovered, but she calmly asked, "What? What's wrong?"
Huo Ba asked in confusion, "You made the decisions yourself before, and... why does your tone sound different from usual?"
Huo Feng's beautiful face froze slightly, then she snapped, "Get lost! I'll say whatever I want, why are you spouting so much nonsense?!"
"Hehe... Madam, that's the right tone~" Huo Ba said obsequiously.
Huo Feng rolled her eyes at him and said coldly, "From now on, you're moving out."
Huo Ba's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly said, "Madam, you don't mean to divorce me, do you? I promise I'll never cheat on you again, please don't..."
The two had been together for over twenty years. Although their romantic love had faded, there was still some familial affection between them, especially since they had a lovely and lively daughter Huo Wu.
Huo Feng snapped, "Why are you making such a fuss? Just move out! Go find your women!"
Huo Ba thought she was jealous, and asked timidly, "Um... Madam, are you serious?"
"Of course I'm serious!" Huo Feng said calmly, "There's one more thing. From now on, I'll be the dean of the Blazing Fire Academy, and you'll be the vice dean in charge of discipline."
Upon hearing the second half of her sentence, Huo Ba immediately felt relieved and quickly replied, "Alright, alright! It's all up to Madam to decide!"
A fleeting hint of guilt flashed in Huo Feng's beautiful eyes, before she said expressionlessly, "You can get involved with those women in the future, but don't make a big scene."
"Yes!"
After saying this, Huo Feng got up and left, ignoring him completely.
Huo Ba watched his wife's retreating figure, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty. He then sighed deeply and, looking dejected, packed his things to leave.
He had already guessed what was going on, but he didn't dare to get angry. Not to mention that Huo Feng wouldn't be on his side, the man who controlled the lady was someone he couldn't afford to offend.
"Perhaps she deserves someone better..."
Pope's Palace
Bibi Dong sat on the Pope throne, with two elders standing on either side. Lin Chen and Ling Yuan stood in the center of the hall, the latter diligently reporting on her work.
Upon hearing about the Huo Feng's Martial Soul, the two elders were quite surprised, because Soul Master with such talent, if properly nurtured, could very likely become Titled Douluo, possessing extremely strong combat power and being invincible among those of the same rank.
"Hmm, I understand," Bibi Dong said calmly. "You may all leave now."
"Yes!"
The three elders naturally understood His Holiness the Pope's meaning. How could they not miss their lovers after not seeing each other for three months? They then quickly disappeared into the hall.
After an incense stick burns...
Lin Chen sat on the Pope chair, with Bibi Dong, her clothes half-undone, straddling his lap. Her jade-like hand traced circles in front of him as she lazily said, "That woman named Huo Feng, you've taken her in, haven't you?"
"Hmm, subdue them by force!"
"Heh... Is it about winning hearts or bodies?"
Lin Chen's lips curled up slightly. "Both!"
Bibi Dong chuckled softly, pinching his waist with her delicate hand. "You're so naughty, trying to ruin other people's marriage."
Lin Chen said calmly, "Their relationship was already dead in name only; it was all just a formality. This move might actually benefit all three of us."
"Hehehe... So, Huo Ba should thank you, huh?"
"No need for thanks, but if he knew about this, he might not necessarily hate me!"
Bibi Dong squirmed in his arms, finding a comfortable position to continue lying down. Only when she was with Lin Chen were she truly relaxed.
" Dong'er, I have something to discuss with you."
"Hmm~ What is it?"
"I want to go to the Slaughter City."
Bibi Dong's body trembled, and she instantly sat up after lying down. "Are you crazy?! Do you know where that is?!"
"I know, but I have reasons why I must go..."
"You're not allowed to go!" Bibi Dong refused outright, shouting, "Since you know where it is, you know how dangerous it is inside. You're not allowed to go!"
Lin Chen grasped her soft hand and quickly said, " Dong'er, let me explain first."
"I'll listen to your explanation, but you're not allowed to go no matter what!" Bibi Dong's hair cascaded over her shoulders, her exquisite face exuding mature beauty.
"Sigh..." Lin Chen hugged her tightly. "Madam, you have to trust your man. No one can hurt me. Most importantly... Tang San is inside!"
"He is incredibly fortunate; if he is not kept in check, he will cause you great trouble in the future."
Bibi Dong frowned slightly. " Tang San went in for training? If I had known this would happen, I should have finished him off during the Soul Master Finals."
"Hehe... Madam, don't worry." Lin Chen smiled confidently, "He can't beat me. The reason he's going is only one thing: Tang San is the opportunity, and the other is to gain some luck!"
What great opportunities lead to the ability to kill?
"Yes, but I have to go..." Lin Chen said softly, " Dong'er, trust your man this once, just this once..."
Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes were misty as she lightly punched his chest a few times with her jade-like hand. "You're such a jerk! You never give me a moment's peace!"
"Yes, yes, yes, my husband is such a jerk~ whatever Dong'er says goes..."
Several dozen breaths later...
Bibi Dong had cried enough, her tears soaking his clothes. Her voice was slightly hoarse as she said, "Husband, come back alive. Dong'er is waiting for you outside~"
"Okay~" Lin Chen smiled slightly when he saw that she agreed.
The last time Bibi Dong cried for Lin Chen on the day Qian Renxue returned, it wasn't out of genuine concern, but rather a little trick she used to win Lin Chen Xin. But this time, it was heartfelt, because Slaughter City, she wasn't sure if Lin Chen would come out alive...