Bibi Dong's fair face rested against Ao Tian's chest, her smooth, long hair cascading over him, tickling him.
Hearing Ao Tian's words, Bibi Dong looked up at him and asked, "Are you playing dumb with me?"
Ao Tian gave an embarrassed smile.
Bibi Dong continued, "I noticed a few years ago that Xue'er liked you. She was only fifteen or sixteen then. I thought her feelings for you would fade with time. But after observing her carefully today, not only have her feelings not diminished, they seem to have deepened. It's just that she's deliberately hiding them, perhaps to avoid disrupting our relationship."
Ao Tian nodded helplessly, saying, "I feel it too, but what can I do?"
His spiritual sense was powerful; any subtle expression on Qian Renxue's face couldn't escape his notice if he paid attention.
Bibi Dong pinched him hard, saying, "Don't tell me you have no feelings at all?"
Ao Tian asked awkwardly, "Are you trying to recommend another wife for me?"
Bibi Dong sighed, "I didn't originally intend to do this. I thought Xue'er would eventually find someone she truly loved. But since I've already agreed to you being with Gu Yue Na and Xiao Wu, and I've cared for Xue'er for so many years, how could I bear to see her heartbroken?"
"So, you're planning for me to be a tool to comfort Xue'er?"
"What tool? That's so unpleasant!" Bibi Dong kicked Ao Tian. "I don't believe you don't have any feelings. You're enjoying the benefits and still acting coy. You just don't know that every time you share yourself, it hurts me."
Ao Tian held Bibi Dong tightly, "You silly girl, always thinking of me. Don't worry, no matter how many shares I'm divided into, my love for you will only increase, never decrease."
"That's why I can trust you with Xue'er," Bibi Dong said.
"You just mentioned Hu Liena. You wouldn't want me to take your disciple as well, would you?" Ao Tian asked.
"Dream on." Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at him. "I only realized today that Liena has feelings for you. For us, master and disciple, to serve one person, how improper!"
"What do we do then? We can't just go and explain things to her directly. She's a young girl, and she might do something foolish."
Bibi Dong sighed. "I've already thought about it. Let her go to the Martial Soul Temple Academy; that way, she won't see you. There are many outstanding young people there, and surely many will pursue her. She'll eventually take a liking to one of them."
Ao Tian wasn't optimistic about Bibi Dong's plan. After all, he knew the plot, and Hu Liena wouldn't be interested in any of those people pursuing her.
But he didn't want to discourage Bibi Dong, so he agreed to the arrangement.
Neither of them spoke for a moment. Then, Ao Tian suddenly asked, "Are you rested now?"
Hearing Ao Tian's words, Bibi Dong felt a ticklish sensation all over her body and said, annoyed, "Again?"
Ao Tian chuckled. "Haven't you noticed that your physical condition has improved greatly these past few days?"
Bibi Dong's pretty face flushed slightly. "Then hurry up. It'll be dawn soon, and you still need to send Qian Renxue back later."
Ao Tian teased, "By fast, do you mean in terms of time, or..."
"Go die!"
As dawn approached, Ao Tian arrived at Qian Renxue's room.
The Papal Palace was Qian Renxue's home. Every time she returned, she would stay there for a night, and Ao Tian would then take her back to Heaven Dou City just before daybreak.
As soon as Ao Tian entered, he saw Qian Renxue sitting in front of her dressing table, her face somewhat tired, with faint dark circles under her eyes.
"Didn't you rest all night?" Ao Tian asked.
Qian Renxue stood up and said, "I haven't been sleeping well lately, but it's nothing. It doesn't affect me much."
Ao Tian sighed and reached out to stroke Qian Renxue's golden hair, saying softly, "Silly girl, some things don't need to be thought about so much."
Ao Tian's cultivation had improved recently, and his height had also returned to one meter eighty. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been easy to touch Qian Renxue's head.
Feeling Ao Tian's touch, Qian Renxue recoiled slightly.
Could he have seen through my thoughts? Is this his way of rejecting me? Qian Renxue thought sadly.
Ao Tian smiled helplessly. This little girl had really grown up; she kept everything bottled up inside.
"I'll take you back to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family," he said.
"Mm."
Ao Tian grabbed Qian Renxue's soft hand and instantly teleported them to the Crown Prince's bedroom in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Qian Renxue pulled her hand away forcefully, looking at the man she secretly adored, her words caught in her throat.
"Do you have anything you want to say to me?" Ao Tian asked.
Qian Renxue gathered her courage, her gaze softening. "Ao Tian, I... I... thank you for celebrating my birthday."
In the end, she restrained herself. After all, this man was her brother-in-law. How could she say such things?
"Silly girl, there's no need to thank me. I've also prepared a birthday gift for you," Ao Tian said, producing a golden scale the size of a palm.
Gold was Qian Renxue's favorite color. She looked at the golden scale, which was also carved with exquisite patterns, and in the center of the scale was the character 'Xue'. She was overjoyed.
She took the scale, fondling it with great affection.
Ao Tian smiled and explained the use of the Dragon Scale, making Qian Renxue even more surprised and delighted.
Especially the Dragon Scale's defensive capabilities. With her current soul power, it could withstand any attack below the god level.
Her strength increased, so would the Dragon Scale's defense.
Ao Tian exhaled, considering this his promise to Qian Renxue.
Touched, Qian Renxue stepped forward and quickly kissed Ao Tian on the cheek.
Her pretty face flushed crimson. She quickly explained, "Don't misunderstand. You said I couldn't say thank you, so this is the only way I could show my gratitude."
Ao Tian touched the spot where Qian Renxue had kissed him and chuckled, "If you want to thank me, kiss me a couple more times."
"Dream on," Qian Renxue rolled her eyes.
Ao Tian sighed, "Well, if you don't kiss me now, you might not get the chance later. Sister Dong'er said she wants me to take a few more concubines."
Qian Renxue was shocked. Sister Dong'er would allow Ao Tian to take concubines? She was such a perfect and proud woman. How could she allow other women to share her man?
"Is this true?" Qian Renxue's expression was filled with disbelief.
Ao Tian nodded, "That's right, why would I lie to you? She's already chosen two girls, one named Gu Yue Na and the other Xiao Wu. If you don't believe me, I can take you back to ask her."
Qian Renxue didn't say anything, she was stunned, unable to accept the news for a moment.
Ao Tian sighed inwardly. He said this to let Qian Renxue make her own choice.
After all, Qian Renxue would not only have to accept him and Bibi Dong, but also Gu Yue Na and Xiao Wu. With Qian Renxue's proud personality, this choice might be very difficult for her.
Therefore, Ao Tian would respect her and give her time.
"Your Sister Dong said that if you want, you can also become my woman."
Ao Tian's words were like a bomb exploding in Qian Renxue's heart.
Ao Tian pointed at the Dragon Scale on Qian Renxue's hand and said, "I'll go first. If you miss me, you can contact me through the Dragon Scale at any time."
Planning to take a trip to Shrek Academy.
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