After thinking for a long while, Ye Tian still didn't know how to answer.
Could he just tell Bi Bi Dong directly that Qian Renxue had treated him as a reward, boldly confessing her feelings with a token representing undying devotion? Or that Jin Yue'er had also planted messy kisses all over his face?
Such an answer would be like an old man hanging himself—simply courting death.
Although Ye Tian didn't know where Bi Bi Dong's inexplicable feelings for him came from or how deep they were, the only thing he could be certain of was that her affection for him was undoubtedly somewhat pathological!
Otherwise, earlier on, Bi Bi Dong wouldn't have nearly killed him.
Even after that, although Bi Bi Dong had behaved more normally, only occasionally teasing him, that was only limited to times when Ye Tian hadn't provoked her.
Once her sensitive spots were touched, she would undoubtedly be more vicious than a starving black widow spider!
Being devoured completely would be considered a light punishment.
"What? Don't understand?"
Seeing Ye Tian's hesitant expression, Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but frown.
The fingertip pressing against his chin exerted a bit more force, her eyes filled with inquiry.
Lowering her voice, Bi Bi Dong explained, "I'm asking you whether they thanked you and specifically how they thanked you."
"Uh… of course they thanked me."
Not daring to delay, Ye Tian forced a dry laugh and hurriedly replied.
Remaining silent at this moment would undoubtedly mean giving up hope and choosing suicide.
"So? Is it something you can't say?"
Bi Bi Dong raised an eyebrow and pressed further.
Her jade-like fingers were now held straight, the tips of her nails grazing his skin, resting precisely on the blood vessels of Ye Tian's neck.
Her voice in the darkness had already taken on a hint of chill.
"Could it be they gave you some kind of repayment that's too embarrassing to mention?"
After saying this, Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but clench her silver teeth, beginning to imagine how Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er might have taken liberties with Ye Tian.
Had this little rascal developed feelings for them?
The more she thought about it, the more agitated Bi Bi Dong became.
Unconsciously, she had already grasped Ye Tian's sturdy throat.
It was still a gentle caress.
Though there was no killing intent, it made Ye Tian feel a bone-chilling coldness.
Every hair on his body stood on end.
How could Ye Tian know that Bi Bi Dong wasn't thinking of killing him?
Instead, she was imagining her Jade Palm as… a firm and reliable collar!
The coldness didn't come from any malice but from the deeply buried, chilling aura of the secret chamber.
But regardless of where the coldness came from, stimulated by it, Ye Tian didn't dare to delay any longer and answered resolutely, "Of course not! There's nothing embarrassing about it."
"Oh? Then why do you look so awkward?"
Bi Bi Dong raised an eyebrow and continued questioning.
She wasn't someone so easily fooled.
Once suspicion arose in matters like this, endless doubts would follow.
"Uh…"
Following the force of Bi Bi Dong's jade hand, Ye Tian slightly raised his head… and incidentally avoided her gaze.
This way, the pressure in his heart undoubtedly lessened considerably, allowing him to better come up with a response.
Soon, Ye Tian found inspiration from what Bi Bi Dong called a test.
Still with that same awkwardness, he spoke somewhat hesitantly.
"Well... it's not exactly something too embarrassing to mention. At most, it's just as you said—within the realm of awkwardness. But this awkwardness doesn't come from Xue Er and the others; it's more about fearing your reprimand..."
"???!"
Bi Bi Dong was left utterly confused by Ye Tian's words.
She had clearly been interrogating him about possible interactions with Jin Yue'er and Qian Renxue, so how had this little rascal turned the topic back onto her?
Could it be...
Suddenly, Bi Bi Dong seemed to realize something.
Her fair cheeks flushed slightly with a rosy hue as a bold guess formed in her mind.
Could it be that when Ye Tian was being harassed by them, he was actually thinking of her?
Was that why he felt awkward facing her and found it difficult to explain?
Considering this possibility, the jade-like hand gripping Ye Tian's neck loosened slightly. Her slightly raised body slowly settled back down, resting once more beside his knee.
But soon, Bi Bi Dong sensed something amiss!
If Ye Tian truly had her in his heart, he could have just told her directly! Not only would she not be displeased, she would have been overjoyed.
So why would he worry about her reprimand?
Something wasn't right, something was very off!
Could it be that Ye Tian felt he hadn't protected himself well while away from home and was therefore worried about her reprimand?
Even though Bi Bi Dong rationally sensed something was wrong, she couldn't help but harbor inexplicable fantasies about Ye Tian.
She desperately wanted to leave an impression in his heart.
"Haa~"
Bi Bi Dong softly exhaled a warm breath, dispelling the unrealistic fantasies in her mind. Propping her cheek with one hand, she withdrew the other to rub her temples, feeling somewhat weary as she said:
"Could you stop playing these mind games with me? Can't you just give me a straight answer?"
"Mmm~ You're right, Teacher."
Ye Tian nodded slightly.
Feeling relieved inside, he even felt a hint of pride.
Bi Bi Dong had indeed been fooled by him.
On second thought, Ye Tian felt this was only natural.
After all, everything he said was sincere and absolutely true. Lies woven from truth naturally seemed somewhat flawless.
Ye Tian quickly organized his thoughts, still choosing to speak the truth, though he avoided the heavier details—using magic to defeat magic.
"At that time, Xue Er and the others were overjoyed by such a significant improvement, even getting a bit too excited. So, they couldn't help but kiss me on the cheek."
"What? They kissed you?"
Bi Bi Dong quickly sat up straight, her eyes filled with coldness and anger.
"Yes, but only on the cheek."
Ye Tian nodded calmly, his expression showing no sign of disturbance.
"Only on the cheek?"
Bi Bi Dong stared at Ye Tian, her brows furrowed.
"Yes, just on the cheek. It's no big deal."
Ye Tian remained nonchalant, trying his best to maintain a calm demeanor and make his words and actions appear natural as he said calmly:
"Because I clearly understand that our current age is the golden period for cultivation. So, I didn't pay much attention to such matters. If you hadn't brought it up, I might have already forgotten about that day's contact."
"!"
Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but grit her teeth.
Ye Tian's explanation was reasonable and well-founded, consistent with his past behavior of keeping women at a distance.
Yet Bi Bi Dong still felt somewhat uncomfortable and curious.
So it seemed...
Was it her fault for bringing up the wrong topic?
With a darkened expression, Bi Bi Dong continued asking, "Then what did you mean earlier when you said you were afraid I'd hold you accountable?"
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