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The study of the Pope's Palace.
The most powerful woman on the continent, Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, now had the collar of her ornate papal robe subtly lowered by an inch, revealing an elegant neck and collarbone as delicate and refined as white jade.
Her usually sharp and clear eyes no longer held their usual piercing clarity. Instead, they were veiled with a misty haze, her lashes lowered, occasionally trembling lightly at the touch of Dai Chengfeng's fingertips.
And just as Bibi Dong began to think she should retreat to her room to avoid being discovered…
Dai Chengfeng's wandering hands suddenly withdrew without warning.
The abruptness of it caused Bibi Dong to instinctively lose her balance, her body involuntarily leaning forward slightly.
She opened her eyes, her dazed violet irises filled with confusion and bewilderment, unsure what had happened to Dai Chengfeng.
After all, this was her study, not her bedroom. She had allowed him such audacious actions here…
"Is he still not satisfied?"
With that thought, Bibi Dong turned her head to see Dai Chengfeng already stepping back, a playful smile on his handsome face.
Seemingly noticing her confusion, Dai Chengfeng chuckled and said, "Teacher, please wait a moment."
With that, he turned away from her and walked toward a corner of the study where an ivory-inlaid rosewood wine cabinet stood. It housed many of Bibi Dong's cherished wines.
Dai Chengfeng casually picked out a bottle. Its dark brown surface bore intricate golden insignias, and inside was a deep red liquid akin to blood.
"Taking my wine? Is he planning to drink?"
Bibi Dong watched Dai Chengfeng's movements, growing even more curious about his intentions…
After all, she remembered that Dai Chengfeng wasn't particularly fond of alcohol, especially red wine. His tolerance was mediocre at best.
Yet now, why would he suddenly retrieve a bottle of red wine from her cabinet?
"Teacher has labored through the night. Allow me to offer you a taste of this fine wine as a token of appreciation," Dai Chengfeng said.
While Bibi Dong pondered this, Dai Chengfeng had already poured the wine into a crystal goblet and returned, his warm smile unchanged…
But deep within his eyes lay a meaning Bibi Dong couldn't quite decipher.
"Very well…"
Bibi Dong nodded, extending her slender fingers to take the goblet.
Though she still didn't understand Dai Chengfeng's intentions, she didn't refuse.
However, before her fingertips could reach the stem of the glass—
Dai Chengfeng subtly twisted his wrist, avoiding her hand and keeping the goblet firmly in his grasp.
Bibi Dong's hand froze mid-air, her fingertips left hanging. She looked up, utterly perplexed.
What game was Dai Chengfeng playing now?
Her delicate brows furrowed, her violet eyes reflecting both confusion and a hint of irritation. She stared directly at Dai Chengfeng, silently questioning:
What do you want?
You're the one who offered me wine, and now you're teasing me?
Meeting Bibi Dong's annoyed yet puzzled gaze, Dai Chengfeng's playful smile deepened. He spoke calmly, "Teacher, drinking like this is far too ordinary. It would be a waste of such fine wine and… this beautiful moment."
"Aren't wines always tasted this way? How else would you suggest?"
When Bibi Dong finally couldn't resist asking, Dai Chengfeng smiled faintly. "Who said wine must always be tasted this way?"
"There's also…"
"This!"
Before Bibi Dong could react, Dai Chengfeng swiftly tilted his wrist!
The crystal goblet tilted, and under the light, a stream of dark red wine cascaded forth like a gemstone…
The liquid landed precisely on her exposed porcelain-like skin—the tender curve of her neck, her fragrant shoulders, and her exquisite collarbone!
"Hmm~"
Bibi Dong let out a soft gasp as the cold wine suddenly touched her warm, delicate skin, causing her body to shiver violently.
She instinctively tried to pull away but was restrained by Dai Chengfeng's other hand. Helplessly, she watched the crimson stream flow down the smooth curve of her shoulder, tracing a path along her slender white neck and over her shoulder…
The deep amber-red wine contrasted sharply against her flawless white skin, creating a breathtaking visual effect under the light. The vivid red added a layer of fatal allure, glistening enticingly on her skin.
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng's gaze was fixed intensely on this stunning "canvas"…
His eyes burned with desire, his throat subtly moving as his voice grew husky: "This… is how you truly taste wine."
With that, Dai Chengfeng bent slightly, his thin lips approaching…
For a while, the study fell silent again, save for the sound of Dai Chengfeng savoring the wine…
After an indeterminate amount of time, a faint moan escaped Bibi Dong's tightly clenched red lips.
"Mm… Dai Chengfeng… enough!"
Just before her rationality completely crumbled, Bibi Dong somehow found the strength to push forcefully against Dai Chengfeng's chest!
"Insolent!"
Caught off guard, Dai Chengfeng stumbled back a step. But instead of anger, he watched with amusement as the flushed, breathless Pope of the Spirit Hall confronted him.
At this moment, Bibi Dong's ornate papal robe was wide open, her skin shimmering with enticing droplets of wine…
Though her commanding violet eyes remained hazy, they now mingled with shame, frustration, and panic: "Dai Chengfeng! You… you've gone too far!"
Through gritted teeth, Bibi Dong spoke each word deliberately: "What… what do you think I am?! Your wine glass?"
"What do I think you are?"
Dai Chengfeng slowly straightened himself, looking down at Bibi Dong. "Naturally… my future wife."
With that, Dai Chengfeng leaned down again, resuming his "wine tasting."
"Wife… wife?!"
Across from him, Bibi Dong, who had been furious moments ago, was now completely stunned, allowing Dai Chengfeng's actions to continue.
"Wife…?"
A long while passed before Bibi Dong snapped back to her senses when she felt a slight sting. "How many times have I told you not to bite!"
She pushed Dai Chengfeng away again!
This time, with even greater force. She glared at him fiercely, "Get out! Get out now!"
"Before I get angry, get as far away from me as possible!"
"And one more thing!"
"Dai Chengfeng, let me remind you, we can never be together. I am your teacher, forever and always. And you should know—I'm only using you to absorb the divine power within you."
"In four years, after I complete my fifth divine trial, you'll lose all value to me. At that point, I'll simply be your teacher, and you'll simply be my disciple!"
"So how could I possibly be your wife?"
Upon hearing this, Dai Chengfeng didn't grow angry. Instead, he looked at the disheveled Bibi Dong and asked, "Really?"
"But Teacher, saying this now… doesn't it seem a bit… unconvincing?"
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