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As night deepened, there was little entertainment in this era. After traveling for so many days, even someone as tough as Ye Wen felt utterly exhausted.
However, lying on the bed, Ye Wen furrowed his brows. For some inexplicable reason, he felt as though someone was secretly observing him.
Yet this observation carried no malice—instead, it evoked an indescribable, peculiar sensation.
It was strange!
Far away in the Pope's Hall, Bibi Dong let out a light cough and retracted her divine consciousness. She hadn't expected that Ye Wen, even without fully recovering, could be so perceptive. She couldn't continue being a "creep" any longer.
Though a younger version of Ye Wen was appealing, she didn't want to leave behind any embarrassing history.
As the covert observation faded, Ye Wen's half-asleep mind finally relaxed completely, sinking into a deep slumber.
Meanwhile, in Huo Yu'er's room, things were far from comfortable.
At this moment, Huo Yu'er's usually beautiful brows were knitted tightly together, her face clouded with displeasure.
"Damn it! It hasn't been long since we arrived, and already people from Teacher's world have shown up—and judging by their demeanor, they're likely one of Teacher's wives, with considerable cultivation to boot. If I hadn't reincarnated and started over, would I really be in such a frustrating situation?
How infuriating! I can't keep falling like this!"
Aware of the precariousness of her situation, Huo Yu'er's mind twisted with dark and sinister thoughts.
But soon, Huo Yu'er reminded herself that this Douluo world wasn't the one she controlled, nor was it the one Ye Wen controlled. In this world, it was common for teenagers as young as twelve or thirteen to experience intimacy.
By that logic, Ye Wen in this world was already considered an adult.
Huo Yu'er smirked, her usual aloofness replaced by a devilish gleam as she fully revealed her inner desires.
After all, having lived two lifetimes—discounting the years from this life and the previous one—she was nearly twenty thousand years old. And in the realm of romance, women were notoriously pure-hearted. Having suppressed her desires for so long, Huo Yu'er had long reached her limit. Otherwise, she wouldn't have rushed to "elope" with Ye Wen the moment she saw an opportunity.
However—
A thoughtful look flickered across Huo Yu'er's eyes.
"It's not appropriate… not appropriate. If I were to monopolize Teacher, those lurking figures whose identities I don't know might become jealous. That would harm the harmony of Teacher's future household. So…"
Hehehe.
Huo Yu'er chuckled darkly in her heart. She decided that after enjoying Ye Wen for a while, she would also bring his other fiancées in this world into the fold. After all, there was safety in numbers.
Meanwhile, deep in slumber, Ye Wen suddenly felt an inexplicable chill in his kidneys. Instinctively, he wrapped himself tighter in his small blanket.
On the other side, Bibi Dong was staring at a young girl with a peculiar expression.
The girl's expression was icy, her demeanor all business. She retrieved information about immortal herbs from her storage-type soul tool and tossed it to Bibi Dong.
"This is information about immortal herbs. Any one of these herbs has the potential to transform a soul master, granting them the qualifications to become a Title Douluo. Arrange for your subordinates to search for them quickly. If the Tian Dou Empire gets there first, it'll be a waste.
My, dear—sis—ter."
Her voice strained toward the end, clearly indicating her current mood was far from pleasant.
Bibi Dong's eyes flickered with exasperation.
Aside from herself, it seemed that every Bibi Dong from parallel timelines was equally troublesome. If you have a grudge against Qian Xunji, go after him—why torment your own flesh and blood?
However, her exasperation quickly turned into a strange expression. After all, she hadn't expected that in a world without Ye Wen, instead of giving birth to her son Ye Tianhun, she had given birth to a girl named Qian Renxue—a girl with the potential to become the Angel God.
Qian Renxue—
Just thinking about this name made Bibi Dong's head ache. One of her close friends happened to be exactly this person, and she was particularly favored by Ye Wen.
Ye Wen's affection for Qian Renxue—or rather, Qian Xue—wasn't just because she was considered the most beautiful woman on the Douluo Continent. Qian Renxue was also the reincarnation of the Angel God's residual soul, inherently imbued with a noble aura that ignited men's desire for conquest. And if that wasn't enough, the Angel God's residual soul wasn't singular. Once Qian Qian ascended to godhood, their souls, being of the same origin, could perform martial soul fusion techniques.
Bibi Dong, well-versed in human nature, understood all too well Qian Xue's allure to Ye Wen. Sometimes, she was even more captivating than Bibi Dong herself, despite her lofty position as Pope.
However, Bibi Dong smirked devilishly. Even if Qian Xue was more favored, in this world, the one who would claim Ye Wen's first blood would undoubtedly be her—the Goddess of Desire, Bibi Dong!
Qian Renxue looked at Bibi Dong, puzzled by her constantly shifting expressions. After years of undercover work, she had never seen anyone display such a series of bizarre expressions. The only conclusion she could draw was that Bibi Dong seemed to be lost in thought.
"Is it because the immortal herb intelligence I brought back is important? After all these years, this woman is finally acknowledging me."
Sometimes, the less someone has, the more they crave it. After so many years, it was rare for Bibi Dong to show such ambiguous approval.
Qian Renxue's heart gave a small flutter of joy. However, after years of playing the role of a spy, she had learned to conceal her emotions. Internally, though, she let out a proud snort.
'Little Bibi Dong mother, check!'
But having tasted the sweetness of fulfilling her desires, how could she stop there? Qian Renxue couldn't help but press further, seeking more acknowledgment from Bibi Dong. She said:
"What's wrong, my dear sister? Are you doubting the authenticity of the immortal herb intelligence I've provided?
This is classified information purchased by the Tian Dou Imperial Family from the Medical Alliance at the cost of three soul bones. Knowing the Medical Alliance's character, you can rest assured—they wouldn't dare deceive the Tian Dou Imperial Family, especially for such a hefty price."
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong snapped back to her senses, casting a strange glance at the young girl before her. She inwardly scoffed: 'This spoiled little rich girl doesn't even know the extent of her own family's wealth. No wonder she'll end up getting played so badly later.'
Bibi Dong chuckled softly, then set the immortal herb documents aside, saying indifferently:
"You've put effort into this. The information is correct. If there's nothing else, you should retire early. You must be tired after traveling for so many days."
Qian Renxue didn't leave immediately but furrowed her brows instead.
"You say this information is correct. How do you know?"
Bibi Dong, who had been about to stand up and start scheming against this timeline's version of herself, paused mid-motion.
She mentally sighed again. 'Young girls are so persistent!'
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