Chapter 181

"I spent those dark and hopeless years inside the Divine Pillar. Every time I was about to be devoured, the Protective Sword Formation would protect me. You said it was the sword intent you left behind, but I think it's more than just sword intent."

When I touch you in my State of Mind, you feel it too, right?

Bai Fu:...

"You remembered everything?" he asked hoarsely.

"I was by the river just now, and I saw our reflections." Qiaoqiao's eyes reddened. "You left half of your soul within my State of Mind. As long as your soul doesn't dissipate, you will forever protect me, right?"

She couldn't imagine how Bai Fu had made this decision.

Humans cultivate their soul and spirit as one. If the living soul is torn in two, the other half remaining in the body will forever suffer the torment of excruciating pain. This is no different from the tortures of hell.

He never revealed a trace of it to himself, simply enduring the pain calmly.

[Ahhh--]

[The thought of how much suffering my master has endured makes me want to kill them all!]

Overwhelmed with grief, Qiaoqiao felt a surge of resentment and irritation. As her "Darkening Value increased, this resentment became increasingly tangible, disrupting her peace of mind.

Bai Fu could clearly see a line of text above her head: "Darkening Value: 99".

The moment has finally arrived.

He raised his hand, gently lifted her chin, and gazed intently at her lips, his eyes deep and intense.

"Is that alright?" he asked.

Qiaoqiao's resentment dissipated instantly, her face flushed, and she began to stammer.

Why did he suddenly want to kiss her when we were talking about serious matters?

Could it be that he'd been holding it in for too long and couldn't hold it in any longer?

With that one glance from her, Bai Fu's gaze deepened, a whirlpool of lust swirling within him, almost engulfing her.

Is this still her calm and composed master?

"Yes, you can," she whispered.

Bai Fu hummed in agreement, put his arm around her waist, and gently laid her down on the bed.

This action made her tense up suddenly. No, it's just a kiss, is it really necessary to do this?

Her long, black hair spread across the bed, her eyes seemed to hold stars, bright and innocent, her lips were as tender as flower petals—she was the treasure of his life.

He slowly bent down, his breathing becoming heavier.

Just as their lips were about to touch, she suddenly spoke, "I want to tell you—"

Bai Fu:...

"This was my first kiss."

The incident in Merlin doesn't count.

A smile appeared in his eyes, and he said softly, "Understood."

The lips pressed down gently, like touching a fresh fruit on a branch; a light fragrance seeped into the gaps between the teeth, a subtle sweetness enough to overpower the constant, agonizing pain in the soul.

At this moment, all the pain was soothed, and all the sacrifices were worthwhile.

He lingered on her lips, feeling the resentment transferring from her body into his own; the Darkening Value above her head gradually subsided.

That was the lingering resentment left on her by the goddess.

Only his Slaughter Dao Heart could bear this resentment.

After a long kiss, he slowly got up, his breathing becoming erratic. Under the impact of resentment, the murderous aura he had managed to suppress was boiling within him.

He frowned slightly, trying to calm his agitation, his knuckles turning faintly white.

Qiaoqiao got up and felt an indescribable sense of ease all over her body. This feeling was subtle, and for a moment it seemed like an illusion, difficult to delve into.

She thought the goddess's resentment only existed within the Divine Pillar, unaware that her own mind had already been affected.

Can kissing really relieve stress?

She stole a glance at his Bai Fu, slightly red lips, thinking that it wouldn't hurt to try again in the future...

"Master."

"I have something to tell you."

Bai Fu suppressed his discomfort and stared intently at her.

"I don't think the Demon God is as strong as I imagined."

"I will work with my senior brothers and sisters to find a way to kill the Demon God," she said with utmost seriousness. "Once we defeat the Demon God, we'll definitely find a way to solve your problem too!"

"Master, don't give up. This time, I will protect you."

In Qiaoqiao's heart, her master entered the Slaughter Sword Dao for her sake, so healing him was also her responsibility.

Bai Fu's heart surged with emotion, his eyelashes froze slightly, and after a long while, he nodded. "Okay."

Qiaoqiao smiled slightly, took something out of her sleeve, and put it in his hand.

When the Method Formula was complete, the illusory cave abode disappeared. Qiaoqiao blew her whistle, a secret signal she and A Xue had agreed upon. Blowing the whistle meant she would cross the river, and A Xue would meet her on the riverbank.

She looked at Bai Fu again, somewhat reluctant to part.

She had so much to say, but time was running out. She had to find the demonic bone as soon as possible and deal with it before the Demon God was resurrected. From now on, every second counted.

Given Bai Fu situation, staying in the Devil Realm for the time being is the most appropriate course of action.

"I'm leaving."

"You must wait for me," she earnestly instructed.

Bai Fu patted her head and handed her something.

She looked down and saw a round, golden bead that looked very familiar.

[Saint Pill.]

Why is there another Saint Pill?

The last two Saint Pill, weren't they in Nangong's hands? The one in her hand seems rounder and more vibrant in color than the one I saw that day.

"Division--"

Looking up, the place was empty; Bai Fu had vanished without a trace.

She guessed that his Slaughter Sword Intent might be getting out of control, which was why it suddenly disappeared.

Master probably really didn't want her to see that scene, right?

Regarding the matter of the Saint Pill, perhaps we can go back and ask our Third Senior Sister.

Having made up her mind, she walked along the riverbank towards the ferry crossing.