As the sunset glow enveloped the surroundings.
Ye Tian's Soul Power was about to fully replenish again when he reluctantly put down his brush. Glancing at the greenery outside the window bathed in golden light, his mood grew even more delightful.
"If life could continue like this forever, it wouldn't be so bad."
Ye Tian propped his cheek with his hand, feeling somewhat self-satisfied.
Then his tone shifted abruptly.
"However... people always die eventually. It's impossible for things to remain like this forever."
After speaking.
Ye Tian shook his head with a light laugh.
He picked up his brush and added a short horizontal line to the hourglass before him.
Ye Tian planned to draw a circle around the hourglass.
If ultimately, the circle formed by dozens of these horizontal lines couldn't connect end to end...
That would naturally prove the Marrow Cleansing Pill had taken effect.
"First Soul Skill, activate!"
Ye Tian opened his right hand. The Flawless Nascent Pill was enveloped in purple light that lingered without dispersing. One Marrow Cleansing Pill after another continuously appeared in his palm.
"Even with the same output, it seems slightly easier now?"
Holding the Marrow Cleansing Pills, Ye Tian wore an expression of surprise and doubt.
"Perhaps the process of repeatedly exhausting and recovering Soul Power can also slightly boost cultivation."
"Ah-woo!"
Since he would learn the truth sooner or later anyway, Ye Tian didn't ponder further.
He still consumed ten pills as usual, storing the rest as reserves.
Putting away his paper and brush.
Ye Tian looked at the full jar on the windowsill and lazily stretched.
"Ahhh—refreshing!"
"Life is becoming more promising with each passing day..."
After simply tidying up, Ye Tian left his room.
On the windowsill of the adjacent room.
The layout was identical to Ye Tian's side, and that hearty cry of satisfaction
undoubtedly reached Bi Bi Dong's ears as well.
Bi Bi Dong was leaning over the desk by the window, having grown bored of cultivation and now gazing at the scenery.
Her perfect figure pressed against the desktop...
Her loose nightgown threatened to spill glimpses of fair skin.
She still held a brush in her hand...
On the white paper lay theories about Soul Beast Traits.
Bi Bi Dong watched Ye Tian's retreating back as he slowly departed from Wisteria Residence.
The book "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls" resting by her elbow rustled in the evening breeze. Eventually, it was blown over completely.
Bi Bi Dong withdrew her gaze from the distance, lowering her eyes to look at the book...
Her expression was extremely complex.
This was a book she could previously immerse herself in no matter how many times she reread it.
But when she reviewed it today...
Every part seemed to carry venomous thorns that stung her eyes.
Making it unbearable to look at.
Staring at those words once regarded as ultimate truths.
Bi Bi Dong's mind was exceptionally clear.
She couldn't help but whisper softly.
"I never realized before... that you were actually a worthless Soul Master too?"
"..."
Bi Bi Dong silently rested her head on the desk, pillowing it on her arm. Her jade-like hand crumpled the "Ten Core Theories" into a ball, her shoulders trembling slightly.
No one knew.
Whether Bi Bi Dong was currently feeling regret, sorrow, or perhaps both.
All she understood clearly now was one thing...
Her entire life seemed to have been utterly ruined by a fraud!
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Yu Family—they were equally deserving of death!
Bi Bi Dong's eyes filled with icy killing intent, turning crimson red.
They all must die!!!
——
When the sun set behind the western hills and twilight surged forth.
Ye Tian returned to Wisteria Residence carrying a food box and knocked on Bi Bi Dong's door.
"Teacher, open the door. Let me in."
Before his words fully faded.
The door before Ye Tian was violently yanked open—a gust of wind rushed out
nearly sucking Ye Tian inside.
"Whoa!"
Ye Tian steadied himself against the doorframe, squinting as he peered inside, then shivered involuntarily.
Bi Bi Dong had already changed her clothes and was sitting cross-legged on the bed. Unlike after her bath earlier, she now exuded an icy aura that kept others at a distance.
Earlier, she had merely waved her hand to open the door for Ye Tian.
Though she had used a bit too much force.
"Come in."
Bi Bi Dong commanded coldly.
"Okay, sure."
Ye Tian was a bit bewildered but understood.
Even a normal person, when alone, could easily fall into overthinking, leading to depression or madness—let alone someone with mental issues.
This was all quite normal.
Ye Tian casually closed the door and boldly stepped inside.
"Teacher, I've already eaten. I left your meal on the table."
"There's also the Marrow Cleansing Pill I prepared inside."
As soon as Ye Tian placed the food box on the table, he heard Bi Bi Dong's order.
"I have no appetite now."
"Bring your Marrow Cleansing Pill over. We're starting cultivation."
No appetite?
Ye Tian found it strange—after all, it was Bi Bi Dong herself who had asked for the food.
But whether she ate or not was none of his concern.
Maybe she was saving it for a late-night snack?
"Right away, Teacher."
Ye Tian responded briskly.
Holding the small dish containing the Marrow Cleansing Pill, he approached Bi Bi Dong. It was then that Ye Tian realized things might not be as simple as they seemed.
Bi Bi Dong's eyes were noticeably red.
Had she been crying?
Ye Tian was puzzled.
He knew some mentally ill patients couldn't control their urge to cry.
But someone like Bi Bi Dong probably didn't fall into that category, right?
"What are you looking at?"
Bi Bi Dong shot him a cold glare.
"Ah, nothing, Teacher. Your medicine—please take it soon."
Ye Tian quickly shook his head.
He immediately sat by the bedside and handed the small dish to Bi Bi Dong.
"The quantity seems a bit excessive?"
Bi Bi Dong raised an eyebrow, her expression stern.
"Yes, there are twenty pills. Since you helped me with my Spirit Ring and even overcharged me, my skin isn't as thick as you might think."
Ye Tian smiled and explained.
"Is that so?"
Bi Bi Dong seemed skeptical, but Ye Tian's reply was firm.
"Of course!"
Before the words fully faded.
Ye Tian rolled along the edge of the bed to the foot, kicked off his shoes.
And sat cross-legged.
"Teacher, please take your medicine first. I'll start cultivating right away."
After speaking.
Ye Tian didn't want to say more.
The way Bi Bi Dong was now, she definitely wouldn't be easy to get along with—better to speak less and avoid mistakes.
Bi Bi Dong frowned.
Why did Ye Tian's words make it sound like she had some kind of illness? Moreover, Bi Bi Dong keenly sensed...
Ye Tian was currently avoiding communication with her.
"Hmph!"
Bi Bi Dong snorted inwardly, giving Ye Tian a deep look.
She hoped this disciple wouldn't disappoint her.
Otherwise, she'd kill them all!
Bi Bi Dong tilted her head back and poured all twenty Marrow Cleansing Pills into her mouth.
Instantly.
Every pore in her body seemed to open, making her feel light as a swallow, almost euphoric. This intense pleasure lasted for over ten breaths.
Even more addictive than a cultivation breakthrough...
Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.
She nearly emitted some inappropriate soft moans.
Closing her eyes, she began cultivating.
A rich medicinal fragrance wafted over, gradually soothing Bi Bi Dong's troubled heart.
A milky haze drifted from Ye Tian's body, enveloping the entire bed like a nebula, slowly rotating.
At regular intervals.
Ye Tian would emerge from his meditative state to prepare more Marrow Cleansing Pills.
The night passed without further words.
Until the next morning, Chrysanthemum Douluo arrived at the gate of Wisteria Residence.
At the same time.
In the Mixed Zone of Star Dou Great Forest.
Layers of dense tree barriers blocked the intense morning sunlight.
On the thick roots of giant trees.
There were two golden figures, one old and one young.
Qian Renxue sat cross-legged on the ground, while Qian Daoliu stood beside her, protecting her during her cultivation.