"Huff."
After climbing a rather ordinary slope, Bi Bi Dong, a Titled Douluo, was actually somewhat out of breath.
After quickly scanning the surroundings of Wisteria Residence, she stepped inside. As her figure disappeared through the entrance, the two rosewood doors closed tightly on their own, pulled shut by the Soul Power extending from Bi Bi Dong's body.
Upstairs on the second floor, Hu Liena had returned to her seat before the bowl of noodles. The difference was that the bowl now contained soaking purple-black and moon-yellow Pills. Even with just simple clear broth noodles, enjoying them this way felt particularly satisfying!
Tap, tap.
The sound of footsteps echoed.
Hu Liena, resting her chin on her hand while slurping noodles, raised an eyebrow slightly. Had senior brother finished washing up so quickly?
But soon, Hu Liena noticed that the air, which had carried a hint of Pill Fragrance, began to take on a somewhat sweet, metallic scent. The temperature that should have been rising with the morning sun suddenly turned chilly.
Slurp!
Hu Liena bit through the noodles, swallowing the Bright Soul Nourishing Pill in her mouth. Feeling refreshed and alert, she immediately determined that the newcomer wasn't Ye Tian.
The footsteps grew clearer and more forceful. The energy surging through the air must be what senior brother had called killing intent, right?
Holding her breath, Hu Liena quietly stood up, just in time to see Bi Bi Dong's pale, strikingly cold and beautiful face.
"Teacher..." Hu Liena murmured.
But when she met Bi Bi Dong's icy gaze, a chill ran down her spine, and she didn't dare speak or make any further movements.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong was wearing her battle armor. It appeared somewhat rusty, but that was actually dried blood from the battlefield, mostly from enemies.
Standing on the second-floor landing, Bi Bi Dong inhaled the Pill Fragrance in the air. As some color returned to her beautiful face, she glanced at the two bottles in front of Hu Liena and the Pills soaking in the noodle broth in her bowl.
She knew—that kid Ye Tian had indeed returned!
Ignoring Hu Liena, Bi Bi Dong headed straight for the Eternal Heaven room. Without a second thought, she quietly pushed the door open.
However, the scene she expected didn't appear. Although the Pill Fragrance still lingered inside, in the center of the room, on the meditation cushion beneath the Pill Furnace, there was nothing but a dust whisk—no one was there. The bathroom was also empty, with no signs of movement.
Bi Bi Dong expanded her perception, enveloping the entire second floor, including her own room. She detected no trace of Ye Tian's presence.
Frowning, Bi Bi Dong looked at Hu Liena and asked, "Where is he? He's back, isn't he? Where?"
"Huh?"
Hu Liena was still somewhat dazed and didn't react immediately. After thinking for a couple of breaths, she understood Bi Bi Dong's meaning.
"Teacher, are you asking about senior brother?"
"Yes, yes, senior brother just returned and is downstairs in the kitchen right now!"
"The kitchen...?"
Hearing this, Bi Bi Dong saw nothing unusual about it and immediately prepared to head downstairs while expanding her spiritual power again. When she confirmed that Ye Tian was indeed there, urgency welled up in her heart once more.
"Wait, Teacher—"
Hu Liena was about to remind Bi Bi Dong that Ye Tian was bathing in the kitchen.
But Bi Bi Dong didn't want to waste any time and interrupted directly, "Whatever you have to say, say it later. Finish your breakfast first."
"..."
Hu Liena froze in place.
Why was everyone telling her to eat breakfast here?
"I hope Teacher won't get angry, otherwise she'll be like a spiky ice ball again~"
Hu Liena murmured softly.
She wasn't worried about Ye Tian. Having spent considerable time at Wisteria Residence, Hu Liena understood that Bi Bi Dong cherished Ye Tian deeply.
At most, she would scold him, but couldn't bear to hit him.
——————
Downstairs in the kitchen.
Ye Tian had merely taken off his clothes and was soaking in the tub, not yet having started scrubbing.
The entire kitchen was misty and steamy.
White smoke drifted from the chimney.
Within just a few steps, Bi Bi Dong was already standing at the kitchen doorway, watching the steam seeping through the window cracks.
"This guy..."
Bi Bi Dong frowned slightly.
She wondered what tricks Ye Tian was up to inside.
Completely unaware that her powerful perception as a Titled Douluo had become almost irrelevant at this moment.
Without excessive prying, Bi Bi Dong pushed open the door before her.
A wave of heat carrying rich Pill Fragrance instantly washed over her, moistening and warming her fair complexion. The rust-like bloodstains on her hard armor nearly dissolved under the damp, warm air.
Bi Bi Dong focused her gaze,
Her eyes met a large wooden tub shrouded in thick white mist. Immediately, Bi Bi Dong's mind went somewhat blank.
That brat!
He actually came to the kitchen to bathe?!
Bi Bi Dong halted her steps, her eyes holding a strange expression, while her heart rippled with a tinge of excitement. Ye Tian had seen her—she hadn't seen Ye Tian yet, had she?
Her booted feet,
Uncontrollably stepped forward slowly.
Even though Bi Bi Dong's eyes held some conflict, reason told her this was improper.
Before Bi Bi Dong could get closer,
The cool breeze from the doorway made Ye Tian aware.
With a towel covering his face, Ye Tian leaned back against the tub's edge and mumbled, "Nana, didn't I say? You don't need to help scrub my back."
"Scrub your back?"
Hearing this, Bi Bi Dong's brows furrowed slightly.
"Huh??!"
Upon hearing that cold voice, Ye Tian immediately realized the visitor wasn't Hu Liena but someone else—and a dangerous one at that.
He hurriedly removed the towel from his face and looked toward the door.
A curse came as expected.
"Holy shit! Teacher?!"
After Ye Tian's exclamation of shock, the sound of splashing water echoed in the kitchen.
Splash—!
Several handfuls of hot water surged over the tub's edge and hit the floor.
Ye Tian hastily tried to stand up,
But before his legs could straighten, he realized his mistake and promptly sat back down, hurriedly covering his vital parts with the towel. The water, disturbed by his clumsy movements, sloshed violently, continuously spilling over.
At this moment, Ye Tian couldn't care less about the wet floor or the lost hot water. Staring at Bi Bi Dong, he asked in confusion:
"Teacher, you—how did you get in? You didn't even announce yourself."
"Heh"
Watching Ye Tian's flustered state, Bi Bi Dong found it oddly endearing. A slight smile touched her lips as she calmly said:
"You're back~"
"Huh?!"
Ye Tian, holding the towel underwater with both hands and only his head above the surface, stared blankly at Bi Bi Dong before quickly nodding repeatedly.
"Oh? Um, I-I'm back."
Bi Bidong's originally icy beautiful face gradually broke into a smile. Crossing her arms, she looked down at the embarrassed Ye Tian, nodding slightly as she said gently:
"Mmm~ It's good that you're back."
"Uh—"
Ye Tian looked rather awkward.
Being stared at so directly by such a woman while bathing made him feel extremely uncomfortable. He couldn't help but tentatively ask:
"Teacher, are you alright?"
"Heh, can't you tell? What could possibly be wrong with me? Asking like that, could it be you're hoping something happens to me?"
A hint of teasing appeared at the corner of Bi Bidong's mouth.
She couldn't help but feel like teasing Ye Tian a little.
She slowly moved closer to him.
"Ah, wait wait wait, teacher, just stay where you are."
Ye Tian quickly pulled out one hand that had already turned into a turtle shell, trying to stop Bi Bidong from approaching as he hurriedly explained: "How could I possibly wish for something to happen to you? I'm still waiting to become the Holy Son!"
"Oh? So you still remember that."
Bi Bidong's smile grew even brighter.
The more Ye Tian tried to cover up, the more she wanted to get closer, just to see that amusing expression of his that could brighten her entire day.
At the same time, this was also her way of collecting a debt.
After all, in front of Ye Tian, she had long since lost all her secrets.
"It's good that you remember~"
Bi Bidong said leisurely, casually continuing to advance.
"Of course your disciple remembers."
Ye Tian's speech speed had reached its peak.
He only wanted to prevent Bi Bidong from getting closer.
After all, before this, Bi Bidong had already been quite hands-on with him. If he let her get close now, who knows what she might do.
"Um, teacher, do you have anything else? If not, could you please step aside for a moment? It's a bit inconvenient for me to talk with you right now, I'll be done washing soon!"
"Step aside? Why should I step aside?"
Bi Bidong raised an eyebrow with a puzzled expression, her smile fading. Suppressing the slight discomfort in her heart—just a tiny bit.
She said leisurely: "When I came in earlier, I seemed to hear you saying that Nana was going to help you scrub your back, right? Since she doesn't need to step aside, why are you asking me to?"
"This... you're different!"
Ye Tian really wanted to explain, but seeing that Bi Bidong had already reached him, he felt utterly defeated. He could only desperately use both hands along with the towel to form his turtle shell.
In his view, Hu Liena was like a child he had raised. After all, he had bathed Hu Liena long ago and even changed her diapers. Having Hu Liena help scrub his back was really no big deal.
Of course, Ye Tian was still clear-headed.
This only applied to Hu Liena at this age. Once she reached puberty, he would naturally need to maintain proper boundaries.
But the Bi Bidong before him was fundamentally different from Hu Liena! If she just stayed put quietly it would be fine, but if she started getting handsy, that would be a crime worthy of execution.
"Different? I'd like to hear you explain carefully—exactly how are we different? Age? Or status?"
Bi Bidong frowned, her sensitive heart once again feeling offended by Ye Tian.
She stood right in front of the bathtub,
Looking down at Ye Tian.
"Um... can we please stop joking around? The water's getting cold."
Ye Tian looked up, on the verge of tears.
He seemed ready to raise the white flag and surrender to Bi Bi Dong.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong looked at Ye Tian and let out a long sigh, ultimately deciding to drop this topic that might only embarrass herself.
But the longing accumulated over half a month made her reluctant to leave so easily.
Especially in such a scene.
This was truly a rare opportunity~
Bi Bi Dong opened her jade palm, bent slightly, and gently placed it on the water's surface.
"This water temperature could probably scald a pig—how could it cool down so quickly?"
She murmured to herself.
Then she seemed surprised by her own observation and glanced up at Ye Tian.
"Speaking of which, aren't you feeling scalded, brat?"
"..."
Ye Tian shook his head repeatedly, unsure what Bi Bi Dong might do next.
After undergoing the baptism of the Yin Yang Well of Ice and Fire and the Ice Fire Immortal Herbs, this temperature felt just right for him.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong stared at Ye Tian soaking in the water, her elegant brows furrowing.
With each breath, she detected the familiar pill fragrance.
Yet she felt there was something different about Ye Tian compared to before.
Even just standing near him,
Bi Bi Dong could sense subtle changes in her own condition.
But for the moment,
she couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.
Perhaps if she moved closer for a careful look, she might discover something.
At this thought,
a faint blush involuntarily colored Bi Bi Dong's cheeks.
Without further hesitation,
Bi Bi Dong directly spread her arms, braced them against the bathtub's edge, leaned her body forward, and brought her face—which had transformed from coldly elegant to gently charming—right up to Ye Tian's.
"Hey, hey, hey~ What nonsense is this!"
Ye Tian made strange exclamations in succession.
He warily leaned backward, pressing himself tightly against the bathtub wall.
Until he could retreat no further.
"Y-you better not go too far?!"
Ye Tian hurriedly turned his face aside,
not daring to directly face this woman who might once again turn into a pervert.
"Hmph"
Bi Bi Dong felt secretly pleased seeing Ye Tian squeezed into the corner by her.
Her purple eyes, shimmering with watery light, glanced slightly downward. Unfortunately, aside from Ye Tian's hands and the towel, she couldn't see anything else.
By the time Bi Bi Dong realized what she was doing, it was already too late.
She quickly averted her gaze.
Blush spreading across her face.
Ye Tian only felt the breath hitting his cheek grow noticeably warmer, his entire body involuntarily tensing up. But the physical contact he anticipated never came.
His ears still registered Bi Bi Dong's breathing and her amused laughter.
"Tsk, brat,"
"I just noticed your skin has become much fairer and cleaner."
As she spoke,
Bi Bi Dong began getting handsy, reaching out to pinch Ye Tian's cheek.
"His—!"
Ye Tian winced in pain.
Bi Bi Dong pinched the skin, carefully feeling it, her eyes filled with astonishment.
"It's not just fairer and cleaner—the resilience has improved greatly, greatly too. No wonder, no wonder you don't find this water scalding! Your physical constitution has improved this much!"
"Did you have another miraculous encounter?"
Bi Bi Dong released Ye Tian's cheek. The closer she got, the more she felt that refreshing sensation Ye Tian gave her was surprisingly, unprecedentedly pleasant.
Finally,
Bi Bi Dong finally discovered where that strange feeling was coming from!
He'd become more fragrant!
This brat Ye Tian was more than twice as fragrant as he had been half a month ago!
As Ye Tian's teacher, Bi Bi Dong knew very well that the Pill Fragrance on his body intensified as his cultivation progressed.
In other words,
this kid's cultivation had undergone an extraordinarily terrifying improvement during the half month since he left Wisteria Residence, which was why she was experiencing this extraordinary sensation.
"Uh, yes, I did have some unusual encounters."
Ye Tian slowly turned around to face Bi Bi Dong, nodding with an embarrassed expression.
If it were anyone else,
approaching him this closely at such a moment,
Ye Tian would definitely make them experience the power of his rocket headbutt!
He would have directly smashed his head into them.
But the woman before him was Bi Bi Dong, a Titled Douluo-level expert!
"Is that so~"
Bi Bi Dong looked at Ye Tian's face, which had become even more handsome, her Purple Eyes slightly brightening with a hint of appreciation. The corners of her lips curved upward, revealing a somewhat morbid smile.
A jade-like hand slowly reached into the water and grasped Ye Tian's shoulder.
"This skin—even I feel envious of it. Your physique has become much sturdier too. Has your physical fitness reached at least the Soul Saint level?!!!"
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