Chapter 46 Encounter on the Street
However, even in the extremely favorable cultivation conditions of the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong felt uneasy, often appearing sullen and feeling as if something was missing.
Her low mood naturally slowed down her soul power's improvement.
Seeing Bibi Dong's emotions written all over her face, and recalling her recent cultivation progress in the Papal Palace, Qian Xunji's lips twitched slightly, and he sighed inwardly.
It seems that cultivation truly cannot be forced. He shook his head helplessly, then waved his hand, saying to the absent-minded Bibi Dong,
"Dong'er, you can go back now. You don't need to come to the Papal Palace anymore. Just cultivate at home."
"Really!"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's previous lazy expression vanished instantly, her eyes lighting up with joy.
Seeing this, Qian Xunji sighed and nodded.
"Thank you, teacher!"
Bibi Dong quickly thanked him, then stood up and darted out of the cultivation room, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
During this time, Bibi Dong remained in the cultivation room of the Papal Palace, an environment resembling a desolate and deep underground cavern.
This was a simulated environment specially created for Bibi Dong by Qian Xunji at great expense of manpower and resources, perfectly suited to her Death Spider Queen and Soul-Devouring Spider Queen forms.
While Bibi Dong felt extremely comfortable in this simulated environment, her martial spirit constantly radiating joyful and pleasant emotions,
she couldn't calm her mind for some reason. A certain repulsive figure frequently surfaced in her mind.
Of course, Bibi Dong wouldn't admit that her absent-mindedness was due to being in the Papal Palace and not seeing Chen Yao for so long.
Deep down, Bibi Dong kept telling herself that it was Qian Xunji's strict supervision that had made her so uncomfortable, leading to her neglect of cultivation.
Now, having received Qian Xunji's signal, Bibi Dong couldn't wait to rush home.
Chen Yao was still unaware that her teacher had released her; she had to get back as soon as possible to turn on the lights so that the certain rascal would sneak over after drinking!
Of course, Bibi Dong would never admit that her eagerness was for Chen Yao.
She just felt that her house had been empty for so many days and needed to be filled with some life.
"It seems I was too hasty. With Dong'er's current mentality, even if her strength improves, she probably won't be able to handle the affairs of the Spirit Hall well. She still needs some polishing..."
Qian Xunji watched Bibi Dong's hurried departure, thinking she was just too playful, and rubbed his temples helplessly, his face full of bitterness. His retirement plans had to be postponed again.
Just as Qian Xunji was inwardly lamenting his misfortune, he was unaware that another gaze was intently watching this scene.
"Damn it! What on earth happened all this time?! Why has Bibi Dong's negative emotions almost completely dissipated?!
You were defiled by that insignificant thief, and forced to abandon your beloved due to the Spirit Hall's coercion, shouldn't you be filled with resentment?! What's with this sudden surge in your happiness index?!"
In the void, the blurry figure with deep purple eyes clenched its fists, its gaze fixed on Bibi Dong's figure, roaring hysterically!
...
At this moment, in Spirit City, Yu Xiaogang, Flander, and Liu Erlong walked side-by-side on a bustling street.
Thanks to Yu Xiaogang and the scheming Flander, Liu Erlong, despite having had no income for nearly half a year, was dressed in extremely luxurious attire befitting her status as a Spirit Master.
However, only Liu Erlong herself knew that beneath her glamorous exterior lay a soul forcibly dragged into the abyss, corrupted, lowly, and despicable—
like a dog,
wagging its tail and begging for someone to feed it.
She loathed herself, yet when hunger struck, she desperately craved someone to appear and bring her food, even just a little!
Her mind was perhaps already twisted and morbid, but her outward appearance masked her true nature.
At that moment, Yu Xiaogang, who was traveling with her, unconsciously glanced at Liu Erlong, his eyes filled with worry.
During this time, although Liu Erlong had accepted their help, her personality had drastically changed; she had become taciturn.
Moreover, she never ate with them, and would always mysteriously disappear at mealtimes. When she reappeared, Liu Erlong's expression would be extremely strange, and she would casually reply, "I'm already full..." Although
Yu Xiaogang didn't understand the reason for Liu Erlong's change, he was extremely worried about her condition.
Just as Yu Xiaogang's expression became serious, he suddenly noticed a slovenly figure beside him.
This person's face was flushed, his steps were unsteady, and his eyes were cloudy and unfocused.
Walking to their side, it was none other than Chen Yao, who had drunk himself into oblivion and was planning to return to the Spirit Hall.
Seeing Chen Yao, Yu Xiaogang instinctively felt disgusted. Considering Liu Erlong's current state, he was immediately enraged and grabbed the unsteady Chen Yao.
Chen Yao felt the tugging from his side and was startled. He subconsciously circulated his soul power, and two yellow soul rings appeared behind him. Just as he was about to summon his spirit, he realized that the person who had grabbed him was none other than Yu Xiaogang.
Flander and Liu Erlong were beside him.
Seeing Liu Erlong's stiff expression, Chen Yao immediately guessed the reason, withdrew his soul power, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Oh, isn't this Master Yu? What brings you to stop me?"
As he spoke, Chen Yao's mocking gaze drifted towards Liu Erlong beside Yu Xiaogang.
His gaze was blatant, causing Liu Erlong's delicate body to tremble. If they weren't on the street, surrounded by people, her habit developed over the past six months would have almost made her kneel on the ground.
Chen Yao's blatant gaze naturally caught Yu Xiaogang's attention, and he immediately grabbed Chen Yao's collar, his eyes practically spitting fire.
"Damn it! You've already crippled most of Erlong's cultivation, why won't you let her go! Why are you torturing her like this? Look at the state she's in now!"
"So, you're planning to take revenge on me now? Attacking a deacon on the streets of Wuhun City?"
Chen Yao's expression remained unchanged, a playful glint in his eyes.
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