"You... you rebellious disciple! Rascal!"
Seeing Dai Chengfeng acting shamelessly, Bibi Dong raised her foot and lightly kicked him through the quilt.
"Get up this instant!"
But Dai Chengfeng was quick. He swiftly grabbed her delicate ankle with precision.
The skin beneath his hand felt smooth and cool like fine jade, sending a jolt through his heart.
Holding her ankle, he even mischievously traced his fingers over her soft skin, feeling her foot tremble slightly under his touch.
He chuckled softly, not letting go, but instead pressed further, lowering his head to place a gentle yet burning kiss on her smooth, white calf.
"Mmm..."
Bibi Dong's body stiffened instantly, as if struck by a tiny electric current. An indescribable tingling sensation spread rapidly from where he kissed, rushing to her head and leaving her momentarily limp, even curling her toes.
This rascal... how dare he...
However, Dai Chengfeng didn't stop there.
His kisses grew more frequent, slowly moving up along the elegant curve of her leg.
Bibi Dong snapped back to reality. If she let him continue, no one would be leaving today!
She felt both embarrassed and panicked, finally making up her mind.
A powerful surge of soul power erupted from within her, gently but irresistibly pushing against Dai Chengfeng.
Dai Chengfeng, lost in the sensation of her skin, was caught off guard and was pushed backward, losing his grip and nearly falling off the bed.
He steadied himself, looking at Bibi Dong with some astonishment.
Bibi Dong had already quickly sat up, wrapping herself tightly in the quilt, revealing only her still-flushed but frosty face.
Her beautiful eyes glared at him angrily. "No matter how much you act up, it won't work!"
"I said once, and only once! Last night was an exception; don't dream on!"
Her tone was resolute, carrying the undeniable authority of the Pope.
Seeing her stern expression, Dai Chengfeng knew he wouldn't get his way today.
Insisting further would only anger her, resulting in a loss greater than gain.
He displayed just the right amount of disappointment and helplessness, sighing, "Alright, since Teacher is so heartless... I'll leave."
His tone was plaintive, his movements sluggish, as if he suffered a great injustice.
Bibi Dong kept her face taut, refusing to look at his feigned pitiful expression, fearing that any moment of weakness might lead her to say something regrettable.
"Teacher, before I leave, I have one last wish. Please grant it."
Bibi Dong immediately became wary. "What wish? I'm warning you, don't overstep!"
She wouldn't fall for this scoundrel's tricks again.
Dai Chengfeng smiled, his smile appearing somewhat innocent. "Teacher, rest assured, I won't overstep."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over her concealed form. With intent, he added, "It's just… don't you feel sticky and uncomfortable? So do I."
"How about... allowing me to assist you in bathing? Just bathing, nothing else."
Bathing together?
Bibi Dong was taken aback.
After Dai Chengfeng's reminder, she indeed felt sticky and uncomfortable all over.
And… he said… nothing else?
She looked up, meeting Dai Chengfeng's seemingly sincere eyes, struggling internally.
Though knowing his words were highly questionable—how could bathing together possibly mean "nothing else"?
But… perhaps the deeper intimacy of last night broke down her final barriers, or maybe his eyes genuinely appeared sincere enough, or perhaps… deep down, she wasn't entirely averse to being close to him…
She remained silent for a moment, feeling the discomfort on her skin, ultimately giving in to the need for cleanliness.
She slightly turned her head, avoiding his intense gaze.
"...Only bathing."
Instantly, joy sparked in Dai Chengfeng's eyes, and a broad smile spread across his face.
"Thank you, Teacher!"
With that, he stepped forward, lifting Bibi Dong into his arms and striding toward the luxurious bath pool in the side hall of the bedchamber, fed by flowing hot spring water.
Steam rose from the pool like a fairyland pond.
He gently placed Bibi Dong into the warm water, then undressed and stepped into the pool himself. The water rippled, reaching his chest.
Bibi Dong leaned against the smooth wall of the pool, her back to him, feeling the warm water envelop her entire body, which was indeed soothing enough to make her sigh softly, relaxing her tense nerves somewhat.
Behind her came the sound of water as Dai Chengfeng approached.
He picked up a soft towel and fragrant soap prepared by the poolside, gently beginning to wash her back.
His movements were proper, neither too light nor too heavy, just right.
The warm towel glided over her sleek back, creating faint water sounds and waves of indescribable comfort.
Bibi Dong closed her eyes, enjoying this rare service, her emotions complex and hard to articulate.
Silence lingered amidst the steamy air.
Only the soft sound of water and their subtle breaths could be heard.
After a long while, Bibi Dong suddenly spoke softly, her voice sounding ethereal in the spacious bath chamber. "Dai Chengfeng…"
"Hmm? Teacher, what is it?"
Dai Chengfeng continued his motions without pause, responding.
Bibi Dong hesitated, small droplets of water clinging to her long lashes, trembling slightly.
After much internal struggle, she finally asked in a low voice, "Do you think... I'm too despicable?"
Dai Chengfeng's wiping motion paused slightly.
"You... I'm absorbing your power, using the Asura power within you to balance, even enhance my own strength... obviously exploiting you as the stepping stone to achieve the position of Rakshasa God... Do you really not mind at all?"
She finally voiced the question that had been swirling in her mind since the moment their powers began to merge and grow.
Last night's deep affection and her own surrender made this question even sharper...
Upon hearing this, Dai Chengfeng was initially startled, then a strange emotion welled up inside him.
Bibi Dong... actually started considering his feelings?
Worried about her image in his eyes? Questioning the fairness of this "exploitation"?
This was unprecedented progress!
It seemed that last night's physical intimacy not only relieved desires but also unknowingly shattered the ice around her heart, prompting her to examine their relationship from angles beyond mere "exploitation."
Dai Chengfeng almost laughed out loud in his heart, but showed no trace on his face.
How could he possibly mind?
After all, the power Bibi Dong absorbed was merely a drop in the bucket compared to his repeatedly tempered, far-above-average foundation and unimaginable recovery speed. He even needed to deliberately control his output, fearing that a surge of power might harm her.
Even if she sucked day and night, it wouldn't match his recovery rate from a single deep meditation session.
His movements became even gentler, filled with endless tenderness.
He lowered his head, nearing her ear.
"How could I mind? Teacher, you're overthinking."
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