"..."
The air fell into silence.
Ye Tian stiffly turned his head to look at Bi Bi Dong, whose face was expressionless.
His eyes carried a hint of seeking permission.
"If you want to say it, of course there's still time. I'd quite like to hear it."
Bi Bi Dong's voice was as calm as an ancient well, making it impossible to detect any emotion within. Her fingertips slid across Ye Tian's back, bringing with them a cold, sharp sensation.
Those Purple Eyes hidden in the darkness grew even more profound.
With a smile that didn't reach her eyes, she gently asked:
"Do you need me to give you some more time to think it over carefully? You only have one chance~"
As she spoke,
Bi Bi Dong's fingertip jabbed sharply toward the center of Ye Tian's back,
instantly making his soul nearly flee in terror.
"!!!"
"No! Of course not!"
Ye Tian shook his head frantically and immediately explained:
"It's only been a few days since it happened, so of course I remember it vividly. I don't need to think at all—I can answer right away!"
Even as he said this,
Ye Tian's mind was racing so fast it felt like it might start smoking.
This was absolutely a huge crisis!
If he didn't answer well, he might be taken down on the spot by Bi Bi Dong.
But even if he answered well now,
he had already missed the best opportunity to deceive her!
Bi Bi Dong wasn't a fool; she wouldn't trust him again and again.
More importantly,
the Herbal Compendium had already fallen into Bi Bi Dong's hands. With her status and position, she could easily uncover the truth herself.
Ye Tian had no doubt that
even if he glossed over it now, it would only delay his sentence.
Therefore,
Ye Tian no longer held any hope of hiding the truth.
He had thought a lot,
and could only come up with one solution that wasn't really a solution:
a delaying tactic!
Right now, he absolutely could not let Bi Bi Dong learn the truth directly.
The impact of being exposed all at once
was different from being exposed step by step.
Revealing the truth instantly
would undoubtedly tempt a neurotic like Bi Bi Dong toward impulsive crime!
But revealing it step by step
would allow Bi Bi Dong to prepare herself mentally.
She would be less likely to lose control immediately!
Besides that,
Ye Tian thought of the most crucial point:
Bi Bi Dong had no means to deal with Qian Renxue.
In other words,
Bi Bi Dong's wrath would be poured entirely onto him.
So...
Ye Tian decided to make a small sacrifice.
After all, mental preparation alone wasn't enough insurance. He had to make Bi Bi Dong realize that the situation wasn't as bad as she imagined.
Only then could this active volcano temporarily calm down...
For now,
what Ye Tian had to do was the first step: handle Bi Bi Dong's question. Let Bi Bi Dong explore the answer she already suspected on her own.
Maybe after hearing it, Bi Bi Dong wouldn't even want to pursue the matter further?
Ye Tian still held a sliver of hope in his heart.
But he wouldn't entrust his safety to mere hope.
Caution was the parent of safety...
Ye Tian's thoughts raced like lightning as he hurriedly spoke.
"Teacher, the Immortal Herb Xue Er swallowed is called the Holy Light Heart Flower, a plant with the ultimate Light Attribute, also known as the 'Angel's Heart.' It can purify the soul of the one who consumes it, allowing them to see their true self, and enables them to easily enter a state of selfless tranquility during meditation, greatly enhancing their cultivation speed."
After saying all this in one breath,
Ye Tian finally took a moment to catch his breath.
It would be best if Bi Bi Dong believed him, but if not, he still had a backup plan.
It would just require breaking a minor rule, that's all.
Nothing major, Infinite Heavenly Lord!
"Oh? Angel's Heart... Holy Light Heart Flower, ultimate Light Attribute?"
"This attribute does indeed suit her."
Bi Bi Dong nodded slightly.
Ye Tian's arrangement of the Immortal Herb truly left no room for criticism.
"Indeed."
Ye Tian nodded slightly,
and as he exhaled, he couldn't help but close his eyes, completely relaxing. The pores on his body suddenly opened, and sweat poured out like rain.
He had already prepared himself mentally.
"Hmm?"
Bi Bi Dong raised an eyebrow.
Her hand rested on Ye Tian's back, gently stroking.
She could clearly feel a slight damp warmth seeping through the fine silk fabric,
making her palm somewhat moist.
"Your sweat seems to be increasing. Am I really that frightening?"
Bi Bi Dong tilted her head, her eyes filled with inquiry,
though the corners of her mouth curled into a cold smile.
As expected,
this brat definitely has a problem!
At this thought, a pang of pain couldn't help but arise in Bi Bi Dong's heart.
Her fingers slowly tightened,
as if wanting to firmly grasp Ye Tian's heart in the palm of her hand.
"Not at all. It's just that there's too much dampness in my body. Taking this opportunity to expel it all at once has made me feel much lighter."
Ye Tian turned to look at Bi Bi Dong, his face glistening with sweat,
yet wearing a bright and relaxed smile.
Suddenly, he felt a sense of clarity.
Ye Tian felt as if his temperament had been elevated.
Bi Bi Dong wasn't as terrifying as he had imagined. As long as he was willing, why couldn't he use and manipulate her?
He just needed to overcome his own psychological barriers!
Of course,
the prerequisite was that Bi Bi Dong didn't resort to violence, as Ye Tian was quite afraid of pain.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong was momentarily stunned, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Ye Tian's radiant smile, seemingly magnified by the glistening sweat, was displayed in full view before Bi Bi Dong's eyes,
appearing exceptionally dazzling.
"Heh."
Bi Bi Dong laughed,
her laughter not cold but rather filled with joy at Ye Tian's change.
If he was always filled with fear,
how could they truly draw close to each other?
"It seems you've been neglecting your training. When there's a chance, I'll personally train you."
Bi Bi Dong pursed her lips,
gently releasing the flesh she had tightly gripped around Ye Tian's heart.
"If Your Majesty has the time, of course."
Ye Tian grinned,
certain that there were now five bluish-purple finger marks on his back!
"Given our relationship, let's keep the flattery to a minimum. Next, shouldn't you answer another question?"
Bi Bi Dong wasn't swayed by Ye Tian's sweet talk.
She was the Pope, and Ye Tian would be the Holy Son. They would be grasshoppers tied to the same rope.
Even if they weren't,
she would use her Spider Silk to tightly bind Ye Tian to her side.
"Consider it getting used to the title in advance."
Ye Tian smiled, tugging at the sweat-soaked, sticky clothes clinging to his skin. As the fabric pulled away, a wave of coolness washed over him.
Feeling refreshed and invigorated,
Ye Tian explained unhurriedly, "As you know, Xue Er received such a great improvement thanks to me, so naturally she feels immensely grateful. When addressing me again, she felt that calling me by my full name was too distant and wanted to change how she referred to me. From now on, she calls me Xiao Tian, and I call her Xue Er."
As he spoke, Ye Tian relaxed and shrugged his shoulders, adding with amusement:
"She originally wanted me to call her Sister Xue, but teacher, you know me—I don't like being the younger one unless it's absolutely necessary, so I could only call her Xue Er."
"This explanation... is somewhat acceptable."
Bi Bi Dong nodded slightly,
her jade-like fingers lightly tapping the cover of the Herbal Compendium beside her.
A smile played on her lips—
as if asking Ye Tian, "Do you think I should believe your nonsense?"
Suddenly,
Bi Bi Dong's expression shifted.
Watching as Ye Tian's buttocks left the bed and his feet touched the ground, she immediately furrowed her brows, her face showing deep confusion.
"What are you doing?"
"With all this sweat on me, of course I'm going back to take another bath."
Ye Tian stood by the bed, answering with a smile.
Gazing at Bi Bi Dong's exquisite yet cold face, his heartbeat couldn't help but quicken.
Thinking about what he was about to do next...
his limbs grew numb.
But Ye Tian had no choice but to suppress all the resistance in his heart.
Only in this way,
when Bi Bi Dong learned the truth later,
could he suffer less—or perhaps not suffer at all.
"Before that, there's one more thing to do..."
Ye Tian whispered softly.
Staring at Bi Bi Dong before him, the struggle in his eyes had already turned into resolve.
Slowly, he moved his feet, pressing completely against the edge of the bed.
Those dark eyes, which seemed to glow in the night,
fixed intently on Bi Bi Dong.
"What is it?"
Bi Bi Dong tightened her brows, keenly sensing something unusual
yet unable to pinpoint exactly what was wrong.
This brat before her... seemed like he wanted to lay hands on her?
But...
was that even possible?!
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