The morning sun rose!
A fiery red streak plummeted at extreme speed toward the gates of Spirit Hall City.
The sky had completely brightened.
Inside Wisteria Residence,
When Ye Tian walked out of Bi Bi Dong's room, Hu Liena was already fully dressed and sitting quietly on the living room sofa.
Ye Tian looked at her in surprise.
"Nana, why are you up so early?"
"Senior Brother!"
Seeing Ye Tian, Hu Liena immediately stood up and ran toward him. Her bright eyes were filled with eagerness.
Hu Liena affectionately hugged Ye Tian's arm and said in a crisp voice, "Senior Brother, Nana is ready. We can start anytime!"
"Haha."
Ye Tian couldn't help but laugh at her words.
"So that's why. You were too excited to sleep."
As he spoke, Ye Tian placed his hand on Hu Liena's head, ruffling her hair as he said apologetically, "But unfortunately, I don't have the tools for a Martial Soul awakening. We'll have to wait until noon when we see Little Xue and the others at the winery."
"Ah?"
The brilliant smile on Hu Liena's face suddenly crumbled and fell.
"We still have to wait that long..."
"Nana was hoping to give them a little surprise at the gathering this afternoon."
Hu Liena couldn't help but lower her head.
Just as Ye Tian was about to comfort her, the door to Bi Bi Dong's room suddenly opened.
Click!
Hu Liena immediately tucked away her disappointed expression.
Looking up at Bi Bi Dong, she stood ramrod straight and bowed respectfully.
"Good morning, Teacher!"
"Mm, good morning."
Bi Bi Dong gave Hu Liena a slight nod.
Hu Liena blinked, casting a strange glance at Ye Tian.
Why did she feel...
That Teacher was in a very good mood today?
"I happen to have a set of the things needed for a Martial Soul awakening."
Bi Bi Dong paid no mind to the strap that had slipped off her left shoulder, allowing half of the steamed bun to freely radiate heat and display its tempting appearance.
Before she had even finished speaking, she extended a delicate hand.
A package appeared out of thin air and was passed toward Ye Tian.
"Remember to return it to me when you're done."
"Thank you, Teacher."
Ye Tian smiled and accepted the package.
His eyes remained fixed forward, without the slightest covetous glance at the breakfast before him that did not belong to him.
"Also, I'm hungry."
Bi Bi Dong crossed her arms, her gaze lowered to look down at the two disciples before her.
After a mere glance at the bean sprout who only came up to her waist, Bi Bi Dong ignored Hu Liena and focused her full attention on Ye Tian.
In ten months, Ye Tian had grown quite a bit taller, already surpassing her shoulders. His face had also gained more defined features and lost some of its childishness. His shoulder-length black hair was tied up with a Daoist hairpin, giving him a very upright and proper look.
It had only been two years and eight months since his awakening, yet he was already a level 28 food system Soul Grandmaster.
It was to the point that no one would believe it if they heard.
Bi Bi Dong, however, was growing fonder and fonder of this disciple who she hadn't found particularly pleasing before.
His every move had become increasingly steady and composed.
Facing Bi Bi Dong's stare, Ye Tian turned his gaze to Hu Liena.
"..."
Being stared at by the two of them, Hu Liena felt immense pressure and had a sudden realization.
"Ah—! Th-that is, Teacher, Senior Brother, you two go wash up. I'll go make noodles for you right away!"
"Go on. When you come back, we'll awaken your Martial Soul, and then we'll eat."
Ye Tian smiled gently.
"Yay! Nana will go right now."
Hu Liena cheered and immediately scampered downstairs.
"It seems finding you a junior sister wasn't a bad thing."
Bi Bi Dong chuckled as she looked at Ye Tian, then glanced at Hu Liena's retreating figure.
"At least you have someone to order around, don't you?"
"Nana isn't a servant..."
Ye Tian stared at the face before him, which had become cheerful and smiley. It seemed her strength had given Bi Bi Dong a lot of confidence.
"I never said she was."
Bi Bi Dong crossed her arms, her body suddenly leaning against the doorframe. The strap of her slip dress slid down a little further.
The vibrant color about to leap out from her white dress made Ye Tian's brow twitch.
He subconsciously glanced over, then quickly shifted his gaze to Bi Bi Dong's slender shoulders.
"Teacher."
"Hm?"
"Nana is your disciple. Would you like to watch her Martial Soul awakening later?"
Ye Tian looked back at Bi Bi Dong's face.
"No problem. I'm idle anyway."
Bi Bi Dong nodded. Seeing Ye Tian's hesitant look, she teased, "Whatever else you have to say, just say it all at once."
"..."
Ye Tian pressed his lips together, glanced at Bi Bi Dong's chest again, and quickly averted his eyes, still trying to formulate his words.
Meanwhile, a subtle change had already appeared on Bi Bi Dong's pretty face. Her eyes held a hint of playfulness and pride.
Finally, Ye Tian finished preparing his speech and reminded Bi Bi Dong, "Teacher, as the Saintess, and soon to be Pope, it's always right to be more dignified."
"Oh?"
With a puzzled look, Bi Bi Dong leaned in front of Ye Tian and asked, "Where am I not being dignified?"
"Here... huh?"
Ye Tian had just raised his hand to point out the crucial spot when he suddenly froze.
The cunning Bi Bi Dong had, at some unknown point, already straightened her clothes, making them neat and impeccable.
"If you ask me, as the future Holy Son, you should learn to control your eyes."
"And stop being so duplicitous and pretending to be so proper."
Bi Bi Dong's breath was like orchids as she poked Ye Tian's chest before retreating.
Bang!
She shut the door firmly.
Ye Tian stood where he was, the corners of his mouth twitching as he fought back a laugh.
Was this considered entrapment?
It seemed Bi Bi Dong was indeed in a great mood. The perk she offered had almost been upgraded from the white tier to the pink tier.
But Ye Tian couldn't change it. He could never turn off the auto-aim that men were born with. He could only practice controlling his gaze to make his auto-aim more discreet.
In less than half an incense stick's time, Hu Liena came running back excitedly, carrying three bowls of noodles.
What greeted her was the Hexagram Array that Ye Tian had already set up.
A neatly dressed Bi Bi Dong was sitting primly to the side.
"Nana, we were just waiting for you."
Ye Tian beckoned to Hu Liena, signaling for her to come over.
—
"Mei Bensi, This Pope asks you again, are you telling the truth?!"
In the Papal Hall.
Qian Xunji stood up excitedly, repeatedly confirming with Mei Bensi.
A 100,000-Year Soul Beast!
And a 100,000-Year Soul Beast with little cultivation at that—a once-in-a-millennium encounter!
Even if they only obtained a single 100,000-year soul bone, it would be an event of great significance for the entire Spirit Hall.
What's more, a soul beast in human form also meant the possibility of capturing it alive!
Raising it in captivity and giving it to a suitable Soul Master to absorb would undoubtedly grant a major boost to the upper-echelon combat power of any faction!
Qian Xunji had no choice but to be cautious.
"Your Holiness! It is absolutely true. This subordinate saw Tang Hao's wife with my own eyes. After repeated confirmations, there is absolutely no mistake about that soul beast aura. If Your Holiness does not believe me, Mei Bensi is willing to guarantee it with my life!" Mei Bensi vowed.
Hearing this, Qian Xunji was overjoyed.
"Good! Mei Bensi, since you have such confidence, then This Pope will believe you this once!"