"This Bibi Dong is truly detestable!"
"A man and a woman, alone in a room for so long, she didn't actually succeed, did she?"
"Impossible, impossible, Teacher Su is not that kind of person; he definitely won't be coerced or tempted by this woman to be with her."
"What 'one day as a teacher, a lifetime as a father,' this woman must be deliberately trying to anger me. I won't fall for it!"
Bibi Dong's words left Qian Renxue conflicted for a long time; she had originally come to Peach Garden Academy happily to become a Disciple and study, but now she wore a cold face every day, like a bitter gourd.
At Peach Garden Academy, following the usual curriculum, the twenty students would sit on the ground under the radiant Peach blossom trees in front of the lecture hall at dawn and begin their morning reading.
The clear, ethereal voices of the young girls drifted through the Peach blossom forest of the Academy, like the calls of larks.
During the break after morning reading, even some Core Disciples sighed, lamenting:
"Is Teacher Su not coming to teach today either?"
"This Bibi Dong was inexplicably injured and needs recuperation, Xiao Wu is whispering to a stuffed rabbit all day, and even Teacher Su has been strange these past few days? He hasn't even come to the lecture hall."
"Teacher Su never used to be like this. No matter the storm, thunder, or lightning, he would always arrive at the lecture hall on time every day to teach. He's truly the most punctual and dedicated good teacher I've ever seen, but ever since Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong came, even Teacher Su has changed!"
"What does this indicate? It indicates that this woman, the Supreme Pontiff, truly has problems!"
"If this continues, won't more and more students become eccentric?"
"Ah~ no, my greatest joy every day is seeing Teacher Su's handsome face, and now I can't see it. It's really hard to bear~"
"Can you understand how I feel? My face-licking addiction has flared up."
"So, what exactly did Bibi Dong do to our Teacher Su?!"
"If Teacher Su hadn't already instructed us to take good care of Bibi Dong, I would have chased this woman out!"
"Huh? Speaking of which, she seems to be a Peak expert. Can we even defeat her?"
"That wouldn't be good. It's said that Teacher Su has already agreed to let her stay at the Academy as an assistant teacher."
"Sigh~"
The Core Disciples also sighed deeply.
...
"Teacher Su, what... are you thinking?"
"Why haven't you been willing to see me since that day?"
At Taoyou Pavilion, after several days of recuperation, Bibi Dong's complexion had noticeably improved, but she couldn't smile.
She stood by the window of the pavilion, looking at the deep pool house, which was said to be Teacher Su Ran's residence.
In these past few days, Su Ran hadn't come out once, not eating or drinking, as if he had become a different person.
How could Bibi Dong be happy about this?
A sense of inferiority emerged from the depths of Bibi Dong's heart.
Su Ran, who was he?
The Peach blossom Immortal Teacher of Peach Garden Academy, capable of cultivating a championship team for the Soul Master Competition in just two or three years, the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent, and his appearance was uniquely unparalleled in the world.
In their eyes, he was truly pure and untainted, a person detached from the world.
And she, although she was the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall and a rare Genius Spirit Master, her appearance and figure were not inferior to others, but she... was ultimately not a young girl.
"All lies are like bubbles, bursting at a touch."
"Teacher Su, at that time, you... must have seen my past in your spiritual sea. It was not glorious, and I can understand if you mind..."
"I should be your first woman, right?"
"To have such a past, I am content."
She tidied Taoyou Pavilion, returning all the furnishings to their original places.
Bibi Dong's charming body lay on the ice jade bed, savoring the lingering scent on it, as if she could relive the feeling of that day.
Then, she took a deep breath, slowly descended the pavilion, and stood before the pool pavilion, bowing slightly towards the Peach blossom house where Teacher Su lived, and said:
"Teacher Su, Bibi Dong has troubled you for a long time. My body has recovered significantly now, and I am very grateful to the Academy for meticulously preparing rare medicinal soups to nourish me. It is an honor to become an assistant teacher at this Academy, but I am, after all, the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, and there are many affairs at the Supreme Pontiff Palace that require my attention."
"I think it's time for me to return."
"I have come specifically to bid farewell to Teacher Su."
After Bibi Dong finished speaking, as she turned to leave, she repeatedly looked back three times with reluctance, gazing at the Peach blossom house in the distance, not hoping that Teacher Su would come out to see her, but even if he could just bid her farewell, it would be good.
What made Bibi Dong's face dim with disappointment was that a gentle breeze swept past, and she did not hear a single word from that pleasant, clear young voice.
"Teacher, why did you come out? Given your current physical condition, it's best not to be exposed to the wind. You should stay in the pavilion to recuperate."
Seeing Bibi Dong emerge from the direction of Taoyou Pavilion, Hu Liena quickly put down her book and went up to her, asking with concern.
These days, Hu Liena and Qian Renxue had been studying Teacher Su's new theories.
For example, regarding the Spirit Master combat system, the early-stage amplification of support Spirit Masters was too weak, suggesting they be replaced by attack system Spirit Masters and control system Spirit Masters.
Also, the Spirit Master Cultivation theory: for most Spirit Masters, their strength depended on the intensity of their spirit ring Spirit Abilities, but they overlooked a crucial point—the Spirit was the core of a Spirit Master. Fully developing the power of one's Spirit was the key to a Spirit Master's upper limit of strength. Even an ordinary scythe or wooden stick could display a different form.
Even in Spirit Hall, they couldn't learn these theories, which significantly deviated from the traditional direction of Spirit Master Cultivation.
"Still coming out for a stroll when your body isn't well? If your health gets worse, Teacher Su will think we haven't taken good care of you. Hurry back and rest."
Qian Renxue said grumpily.
Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan also nodded. Although they didn't like Bibi Dong, they still didn't want anything to happen to her at Peach Garden Academy.
Bibi Dong glanced at the Taoyuan students and lightly coughed:
"No need, I've already decided to return to Spirit City. Thank you for your care during this time, and I appreciate it."
As the saying goes, a woman who is not satisfied is the most difficult to talk to.
A woman who is happily nourished finds beauty everywhere.
Even Ning Rongrong's face showed surprise; she hadn't expected Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong to thank them.
Bibi Dong, who had finally gained the opportunity to stay at Peach Garden Academy, chose to leave.
"Teacher, didn't you say you would stay here as an assistant teacher? Your body isn't well now, and traveling would be exhausting. Why do you want to return to Spirit City?"
"Nana, Peach Garden Academy is a Holy Land for learning, rarely seen in hundreds or thousands of years. You stay here and study well. Teacher will wait for you to graduate from Peach Garden Academy. Perhaps by then, you will already be able to succeed Teacher Su as the Supreme Pontiff. But for now, the Supreme Pontiff Palace still needs me to manage it, so it's time for me to go back."
"Staying here would only delay the students' studies. When I return to Spirit Hall, I will still have people to take care of me, it's no trouble."
Bibi Dong gently patted Hu Liena's head and smiled faintly, but whether the smile contained bitterness, only she knew.
"Really? Are you really going back to Spirit City?" Qian Renxue was a little incredulous. This didn't seem like the attitude this crazy woman would have, which made her look at Bibi Dong in a new light.
Bibi Dong didn't answer, but for the first time, she bowed in thanks to the Core Disciples of Peach Garden Academy. Under the astonished gazes of Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Meng Yiran, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yueer, and other Disciples, she silently walked out of Peach Garden Academy.
This Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, who had previously shamelessly clung to Teacher Su and insisted on staying at the Academy, was actually leaving?!
A gentle breeze brushed through Bibi Dong's dark hair, her eyes complex. Unbeknownst to her, the wind moistened the corners of her eyes. She didn't know if this choice was right or wrong.
But as she passed the lecture hall of Peach Garden Academy, a principle posted there greatly enlightened her: He who loves others is always loved by others; he who respects others is always respected by others.
Farewell, Peach Garden Academy.
Teacher Su, I hope that when we meet again, I can also be your pride, like these Disciples, and not a stain...
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