At this very moment,
If Ye Tian dared to move his straight back away from the wall it was tightly pressed against, he would undoubtedly be embraced by a soft, fragrant warmth.
"Hmm~"
"What? Don't you like my reward?"
How could Bi Bi Dong not notice Ye Tian's dazed state caused by her current appearance?
And wasn't she the same?
She reached out and pinched Ye Tian's jade-like face, examining it as if it were a fragile treasure.
When she had bitten him earlier, she hadn't noticed—
This brat had gone out and returned with such captivating charm.
Was it because his physical fitness had improved?
No.
More fundamentally,
it seemed that many impurities in this brat's body had been purified.
And the rapid advancement in his spiritual power
had made his aura even more striking than the occasional Dao charm he exhibited before.
It was filled with a sense of freshness, naturalness, and ease.
In simpler terms, it felt like a return to simplicity.
"Um, you really can't give..."
Ye Tian raised his head,
trying to avoid being drawn into the narrow abyss right before his eyes.
If he fell into it, things would go badly.
Even if his physical fitness rivaled that of a Soul Saint, under the crushing power of a Titled Douluo,
he would likely be torn apart.
"Really?"
Bi Bi Dong slowly leaned toward Ye Tian, her fragrant breath brushing against his face.
Her ample bosom was already pressed tightly against him,
allowing her to hear the drum-like beating of his heart.
The more unsettled Ye Tian became, the happier Bi Bi Dong felt. This proved that Ye Tian wasn't some unbreakable iron wall, wasn't it?
Unless absolutely necessary...
she didn't want to force them into a relationship confined to dark, hidden places.
Bi Bi Dong pursed her red lips,
her eyes already filled with eagerness.
"Will you accept it or not? Pride is pride~ After all, you have the capital to be proud..."
As she spoke,
Bi Bi Dong tentatively stretched her neck forward while stopping her forward lean—
leaving herself some room to retreat.
She didn't want to anger Ye Tian again, nor did she want to taste the embarrassment of rejection.
"Gulp~!"
Feeling the warmth and heartbeat Bi Bi Dong offered, Ye Tian found himself reluctant to push her away. He glanced downward...
and saw those fiery red lips flying toward him!
Ye Tian seemed to hallucinate—the Lovesick Heartbreak Red that Qian Renxue had plucked bloomed from those crimson lips, dotted with traces of blood...
"!!!"
Ye Tian suddenly snapped back to reality, reigniting his determination to train hard!
Without strength, he couldn't take the initiative...
He no longer wanted to always be forced, to be pinned against the wall like this!
As a man, he absolutely couldn't have only a strong body without strong methods, and even more so, he couldn't lack formidable strength!
Ye Tian's body twitched, his shoulders trembling.
Just as he was about to raise his hands to sternly push Bi Bi Dong away, before he could act...
Bi Bi Dong in front of him lightly tapped her toes, spun in place, and while her soft, round chest brushed against Ye Tian's, her damp, wine-red hair whipped across his face. Without pausing, she quickly tried to dart away.
"Ah! Damn it!"
Bi Bi Dong only heard a sharp slap, followed by Ye Tian's pained cry from behind.
Ye Tian covered his face, bowing his head as he groaned in pain.
The attack from a strand of hair, and one soaked in water at that, truly penetrated the skin and reached the flesh, causing a burning pain!
Even the soft pressure that had struck right at the heart paled in comparison.
"Hmph!"
Bi Bi Dong's heart raced with fear. Glancing back at Ye Tian's disheveled appearance, she couldn't help but clutch her chest and let out a cold snort.
Who told Ye Tian to refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!
Her face had already flushed red, yet she hadn't expected to nearly be pushed away.
Fortunately, she had kept her wits about her.
Otherwise, if embarrassment had struck, her face would have turned as red as a monkey's rear.
"Are you alright?"
Bi Bi Dong asked softly, her hands clasped behind her back.
"I'm fine."
Ye Tian covered his face with one hand, revealing only his dark eyes as he stared at Bi Bi Dong.
He hadn't forgotten the choice he had just faced.
"Maybe you should skip the reward. I think this intricate and relentless 'encouragement' is already the greatest reward you could give me!"
"Hmm?"
Bi Bi Dong raised an eyebrow, thinking of how Ye Tian's face had been struck by her hair.
Suddenly understanding, she couldn't help but scold:
"Hmph! Still as shameless as ever!"
"I've told you countless times to show some respect! This is what you call 'learning from shame and gaining courage'—a common motivational tactic."
Ye Tian retorted with righteous indignation.
"No matter what you say, you truly live up to being my most accomplished disciple."
Bi Bi Dong clasped her hands behind her back, putting on an air of profundity. There was even a sense of earnest effort in her demeanor as she turned her body slightly, glancing back at Ye Tian with a sidelong gaze:
"It was worth it for me, as your teacher, to use myself as part of the test to gauge your heart of a true warrior."
"Wh-what?"
Ye Tian looked at Bi Bi Dong strangely, unable to wrap his head around it for a moment.
Bi Bi Dong withdrew her gaze.
When her back was turned to Ye Tian, the blush on her face deepened even more, clearly tinged with shame.
All because the words coming from her mouth were utterly brazen.
"To be able to break free from such temptation so quickly truly makes you worthy of being my disciple. What happened just now, and even earlier in the kitchen, were actually tests I set for you—to see if you've been corrupted by the allure of beauty outside during this time."
"Huh???"
Ye Tian tilted his head, nearly ending up with one eye bigger than the other from Bi Bi Dong's words.
Was that really the truth?
"What? Do you think someone like me isn't qualified to serve as a test subject?"
Bi Bi Dong frowned, feigning anger.
"Ah, no, of course not! I was just surprised by your thoughtful intentions and didn't react right away."
Ye Tian laughed heartily, taking the opportunity to flatter her.
If what Bi Bi Dong said was true, then she certainly had the capital for it. Nearing thirty, even in this fantastical world, she was no longer young. Yet, she showed no signs of being a matron. Just moments ago, when her eyes were filled with a spring-like allure, there was still a touch of innocence—it was almost too exaggerated.
But Ye Tian wasn't foolish; he had long known
that Bi Bi Dong harbored ulterior motives!
"Hmm, no need to thank me. This is all what I should do for you."
Bi Bi Dong waved her sleeves airily.
She then tried to walk as calmly as possible toward the dressing table.
She was also afraid that acting too aggressively might scare Ye Tian, making him think that she, as his teacher, had designs on her disciple.
Yes, that was it.
It was still early, and she couldn't do anything too excessive. For now, she had to keep Ye Tian steady while also restraining herself.
She absolutely must not act too despicable or beastly.
But Bi Bi Dong knew deep down that she had already surpassed her teacher in this regard.
Even if she was unwilling to admit it.
However, she was even more unwilling to let go of the last ray of light in her remaining life!
With this thought,
Bi Bi Dong had just sat down on the stool when she raised a finger to remind Ye Tian:
"Of course. As a senior brother, you must not follow my example and test your junior sister. Otherwise, I have plenty of methods and strength! Understood?"
After speaking,
she turned her head, frowning and glaring.
"Of course I wouldn't do something like that."
Ye Tian raised both hands in surrender.
He felt so helpless he wanted to roll his eyes.
Even if a "beauty trap" did exist, given his level of education, he would never stoop to such a thing. He would rather sell photos for money than accept a job that only required occasional movement—mostly lying down and watching someone squat up and down—to earn a living.
"Better be that way."
Bi Bi Dong nodded slightly, gazing at her own reflection in the mirror—her face rosy and glowing, her eyes shimmering with a strange, youthful shyness—and she herself couldn't help but freeze for a moment.
She suddenly understood.
No wonder that brat Ye Tian had taken a second look. Even she had never thought herself so beautiful before.
Bi Bi Dong knew this change was all because of Ye Tian.
Glancing at Ye Tian, who was rubbing his cheeks,
Bi Bi Dong already felt completely at ease. Although there had been some twists and turns, that brat Ye Tian was still easy to placate, seeming to quickly forget the earlier unpleasantness.
The corners of her lips lifted slightly as she commanded:
"Brat!"
"What are you still standing there for? Once you're clean, go to the bed and wait for me properly."
"Got it~"
Ye Tian responded wearily.
Without any resistance, he nimbly climbed onto Bi Bi Dong's bed.
He could finally quietly focus on his job as an "incense burner," simply letting his aura permeate the room and Bi Bi Dong inside and out, allowing him to sit peacefully until his shift ended.
Even the 100,000-Year Soul Beast was temporarily pushed to the back of his mind.
After all,
dealing with the immediate situation was more important than anything else.
Bi Bi Dong glanced at Ye Tian's back.
Thinking of Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er, she frowned slightly. Perhaps she also needed to understand the words Qian Xunji had spoken before his death—they were always a thorn in her heart!
Where there's smoke, there's fire. She had to be vigilant!
But before that, at this critical moment when she was about to ascend to the papal throne, she still had something to ask.
"By the way, brat."
"After this great battle, with the Clear Sky School sealing its mountain and closing its sect, the situation in the Soul Master Realm is bound to change significantly. As my personal strategist, what do you think I should pay attention to next? For example, when facing various forces, should the Spirit Hall maintain its usual dominance or adopt a gentler approach..."
"Uh!"
Hearing Bi Bi Dong's question,
Ye Tian immediately felt somewhat troubled, but he did indeed have something—
a reminder he could give Bi Bi Dong.
To prevent the Spirit Hall's branch halls from being harassed by a certain stray dog.