Ming Qi was immediately surprised to see Bai Bing's unusual behavior.
"Tribulation? What tribulation?"
"Of course, it's the Martial Emperor Tribulation. If I succeed, I'll be able to enter the Imperial Realm. This will not only heal my injuries, but also allow me to advance my cultivation to a new level."
Bai Bing replied.
Hearing this explanation, Ming Qi frowned. "You're kidding! Tribulation isn't something you can just do. The world is filled with countless cultivators, and many of them perish halfway through their cultivation. Of these, the percentage of those who perish simply due to tribulation failure is as high as 30%. This shows that tribulation is something that cannot be taken lightly.
"Don't be ridiculous! You're seriously injured now. Tribulation is a matter of life and death. We need to think carefully and not act rashly."
Based on the current situation, Bai Bing could never possibly undergo the tribulation.
"It's all right."
Bai Bing waved her hand carelessly, then said, "Do you know what I'm going to endure?"
"What is it?"
Ming Qi was puzzled. However, in his opinion, no matter what tribulation it was, anything related to tribulation was invariably extremely dangerous. Even the simplest tribulation contained thousands of traps and demons waiting for the travailer to jump into it. Moreover, this was a crucial stage in her journey to the Emperor Realm.
Bai Bing smiled and said, "I have achieved perfection in all my tribulations, except for one that was lacking. Now that I've considered everything, there's no problem. Simply do as I say and don't have any doubts."
Ming Qi was stunned. "If that's the case, I wonder which one the Divine Emperor is considering. If you insist on taking this risk, I have nothing to say. I'll stay and protect you."
"Come here, whoever wants you to protect them."
Bai Bing leaned against the edge of the bed and extended a hand toward Ming Qi, motioning him over.
Ming Qi had no choice but to walk over.
"Come sit here."
Bai Bing casually patted his side, motioning for Ming Qi to sit there.
"Huh?"
Ming Qi was stunned. This seemed to contradict his expectations. "Aren't you going to undergo a tribulation? Don't you need a guardian? Why..."
Bai Bing didn't hesitate, pulling him over and forcing him to sit on the edge of the bed. Then, she said calmly, "I've been preparing for this tribulation for thirty years, but the tribulation of love remains elusive. I've pondered over it over and over, but I still don't know where to begin."
She glanced at Ming Qi and said, "You know, we cultivators seeking the Tao are most indifferent to emotions. The truest emotions and nature are common among mortals. Therefore, even someone as powerful as me couldn't see through it, couldn't guess, until I stumbled upon you that day in Xiongfeng City."
At this point, she suddenly chuckled self-deprecatingly and said, "Maybe it's fate, or something else. It doesn't matter. Since I've met you, this tribulation will fall on you."
"Huh?"
Ming Qi suddenly became restless. It looked like this guy was serious.
"Don't move!"
Bai Bing reached out and grabbed Ming Qi, who was about to get up and run. After a pause, she said, "A friend once joked that the reason I'm stuck in this tribulation is because I never fall in love and always keep my virginity. Haha, now I think that's probably the case."
"Uh, I don't think so."
Ming Qi finally got around to saying, "Just kidding, this tribulation is going to end in bed!"
Although Bai Bing's beauty was breathtaking, any man couldn't help but be tempted, but ultimately, Ming Qi was more hesitant than curious. Even if it was something like that, it involved the Martial Emperor Tribulation. This was no joke!
"Whether it's true or not, I'm going to give it a try. Don't think you're taking advantage. Your cultivation has advanced so rapidly, perhaps the fastest in a thousand years. If I could borrow your good fortune to help me successfully overcome the tribulation, I'd be grateful to you."
It seemed Bai Bing had been thinking about this matter for a long time; otherwise, he wouldn't have spoken so calmly and easily.
"But..."
Ming Qi suddenly wondered why he had become so fussy. Logically, such a good thing wouldn't be something everyone could come across, so why did he always feel uneasy? Could it be because Bai Bing had once been someone he looked up to so highly?
But then again, wasn't this exactly what he had always dreamed of?
Seeing Ming Qi's troubled face, Bai Bing smiled and said, "Don't be so cautious. Now that this is over, you'll be fine. Unless I'm truly devoted to you, I won't interfere in anything you do."
"Ah, that's not what I meant..."
Ming Qi's mind was a mess, his thoughts uncomprehending. Only one question kept swirling around in his head. Was the goddess he once admired about to be pounced upon?
"Of course, this is extremely dangerous. I'm seriously injured, so you need to remain vigilant. You know, if anything goes wrong, you'll be in big trouble too. So, don't feel guilty."
Guilty...
Ming Qi curled his lips slightly. A single careless mistake could lead to disaster, so why feel guilty?
"Um, can I refuse?"
"No!"
Bai Bing's crisp answer left Ming Qi feeling overwhelmed. He was completely unprepared.
"Why?"
"Because you saw me before..."
Bai Bing spoke bluntly, clearly alluding to the events on Yanshan Mountain.
"But I can't remember that incident clearly."
Ming Qi tried to defend himself.
"It doesn't matter if I don't remember. Anyway, this matter has already fallen on you. Do you think I gave you that token for nothing?"
At this point, Bai Bing suddenly gave a mischievous laugh.
"Huh? Isn't that just a proof? What else is it for?"
Ming Qi felt a little frustrated. It seemed Bai Bing had already planned this and just kept it from him.
"You don't need to know that. Anyway, you can't get away."
...
At this point, Ming Qi had no more to say. If anyone knew he was still trying to evade such a matter, they would probably slap him to death on the spot.
"Okay, then, let's overcome the tribulation."
Ming Qi gathered his thoughts and threw out several formations. Then, after a moment's reflection, he felt unsafe again. He took out the God-Slaying Idols and placed them around the room, activating the combined formation restrictions. Only then did he feel reassured.
After finishing these tasks, Ming Qi returned to the carved bed. Bai Bing lay quietly, her eyes closed.
This...
After a moment's reflection, Ming Qi suddenly made up his mind. Worst case scenario, let's just go for it!
...
The entire Yingxue Villa remained seemingly peaceful. A moment later, dark clouds could be seen rapidly gathering above the villa. Soon, the clouds were as black as ink, with faint arcs of electricity darting through them like dragons and snakes.