After quite a while, Bibi Dong finally withdrew her gaze from the soul bones and looked back at Li Chang'an, her expression still complicated.
It hadn't been that long, and yet this young man she once considered just a kid had managed to kill Tang Hao!
Even she found it hard to believe. Let alone others—even Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo, who were much closer to Li Chang'an, likely wouldn't have believed it either.
However, after personally examining the soul bones, Bibi Dong had no choice but to believe him. After all, no Title Douluo would willingly strip themselves of three soul bones. There was only one explanation for this: Tang Hao was truly dead.
"Phew… Chang'an, put those soul bones away for now," Bibi Dong said solemnly, her gaze was serious. "Unless you're absolutely sure you can protect them, do not reveal them to anyone."
Although Tang Hao's soul bones were nothing short of extraordinary—especially that hundred-thousand-year piece, an incomparable treasure—Bibi Dong had no intention of taking them. It all depended on who possessed them.
Since they were in Li Chang'an's hands, she felt no desire to fight for them. In fact, she even planned to pretend she knew nothing, letting him keep them safely.
Li Chang'an nodded and stored the soul bones one by one into his Nullspace. Then he looked back at Bibi Dong with a smile.
"Chang'an, while your body is in excellent condition now, and these soul bones are top-tier," Bibi Dong said gently, "I still hope that if you ever plan to absorb them, you let me know first. I'll help you assess and choose the most suitable ones."
This reminder was purely out of concern for him.
"Got it, thank you, Teacher."
Li Chang'an, being clever, didn't push the issue of why she didn't ask for even one soul bone. Some things are best left unsaid—saying too much might cause trouble.
"Also, the matter of you killing Tang Hao will remain confidential for now. Don't worry, this is your honor, and no one can take it from you. But it's not the right time to make it public. When the time comes, it will be announced properly."
Bibi Dong explained calmly.
Though the death of Spirit Hall's sworn enemy made her genuinely happy, now wasn't the time to reveal it. Publicizing it would bring them to the brink of full-scale war—something that went against Spirit Hall's current interests.
"No need to explain, Teacher. I understand," Li Chang'an nodded. He wasn't foolish—he might act flashy sometimes, but not to the point of carelessness. At the very least, he should wait until he reaches the Spirit Douluo before showing off too much.
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"Let me guess," Bibi Dong said, arching an eyebrow. "You came back this time because you want my help to get a soul ring, right?"
With her strength and insight, she could instantly tell the state Li Chang'an was in. While she didn't quite understand how he had leveled up so fast, by now she was mostly immune to being surprised by his growth.
"Teacher, you really are perceptive! You saw through me in one glance!"
Li Chang'an leaned his cheek affectionately against Bibi Dong's, basking in her warmth. His tone was gentle and soft.
Bibi Dong's body tensed at first but soon relaxed. She found the feeling... surprisingly acceptable. In fact, compared to the earlier kiss, this kind of intimacy was somehow easier to accept.
"So, what level of spirit beast are you targeting this time? And where do you plan to hunt?"
Bibi Dong frowned slightly. She knew that while the Star Dou Great Forest still had a few powerful spirit beasts, they weren't exactly easy to deal with. And with Li Chang'an already absorbing a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring at just five rings, ordinary spirit beasts really wouldn't do anymore.
Other than the Star Dou Great Forest, only a handful of ancient spirit beasts remained—and they were even more troublesome.
"Teacher, I'm aiming for a two-hundred-thousand-year spirit beast for sixth ring, and a four-hundred-thousand-year spirit beast for seventh ring. As for location—did you forget about the ocean?"
Li Chang'an kept rubbing his face against Bibi Dong's, then whispered softly into her tender earlobe.
Bibi Dong suppressed the warm, ticklish sensation and replied, "The ocean... yes, that's not a bad idea. Others may not know much, but Spirit Hall has records. There are likely over a hundred spirit beasts in the sea over a hundred thousand years old."
The ocean had always been a place rich in resources. If fully tapped, the number and quality of Spirit Masters across the continent would skyrocket.
Li Chang'an nodded silently. Honestly, even in the era of Douluo Dalu 3, traversing the vast sea required warships.
And yes—there really were a lot of hundred-thousand-year sea spirit beasts out there. He could name quite a few off the top of his head.
"So, Teacher... could you come with me this time?"
Li Chang'an finally asked the main question, his heart full of anticipation.
Bibi Dong thought for a moment and then nodded. Although a four-hundred-thousand-year beast would be quite the challenge and would require some effort and strategy, it wasn't unmanageable.
After all, she'd already completed one-third of her Rakshasa trials and had several trump cards at her disposal.
"Still, to be safe, why don't we bring Elder Ghost and Elder Chrysanthemum along as well?"
Li Chang'an quickly shook his head. He'd been hoping for a romantic getaway!
"Teacher, you've seen my strength by now. If it's just the two of us, we should be more than capable. Besides, if you're going to be away for a while, it makes more sense to have the two Elders stay behind and guard Spirit Hall."
Bibi Dong thought over his words and found them reasonable.
"Very well then, just the two of us. When do we leave?"
"The day after tomorrow, Teacher. I just got back today."
Li Chang'an was eager to get both his sixth and seventh rings as soon as possible. After all, a Spirit Sage without soul rings was incomplete.
"Alright. Come to the Hall of the Pope the morning after tomorrow," Bibi Dong agreed without hesitation.
Now that business was settled, Li Chang'an gave Bibi Dong a long massage—while also gently teasing her throughout. He skillfully toed the line, making her shy but not angry.
She couldn't get mad—it wasn't worth it. She was shy, yes, but rejecting him outright felt... a little hard to do.
After having dinner with Bibi Dong, Li Chang'an said he needed to go home early to spend time with his parents, then left the Pope's Hall.
The moment he stepped out, he pulled a bottle of purified water from his Nullspace and rinsed his face and mouth. Then he peeled a few green tangerines and ate them.
After making sure everything was in order, he adjusted his expression—changing the gentle smile he had when leaving Bibi Dong into one of eager anticipation.
Once everything was perfect, he changed clothes and headed off.
Deliberately detouring through several areas, Li Chang'an extended his spiritual sense to ensure no one was watching. Only then did he circle around toward Hu Liena's home.
Xie Yue was away on a mission today, and Hu Liena was alone at home—that's what she had secretly told him after dinner.
Tonight… was the night Hu Liena would finally fall into his hands.
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The night was quiet, broken only by the faint sound of Li Chang'an's steps as he approached Hu Liena's residence. He had taken his time—changed, adjusted his expression, and even masked his scent. Everything had to be just right.
As the door clicked shut behind him. The soft fragrance in the air, the flickering lamplight, the quiet—all of it seemed to frame her silhouette perfectly.
Hu Liena turned toward him, robe loosely tied.
"You… you're here…" she whispered.
Li Chang'an stepped close, his hands gently finding hers. He leaned in and kissed her—softly at first, a simple press of lips that lingered longer than necessary. She hesitated for only a moment before returning it.
One kiss became two… then three.
"Mm… w-wait, not so fast…" she murmured against his lips, even as her hand gripped his sleeve.
He chuckled lowly, brushing her hair back as he kissed her again, this time just below her ear. She shivered slightly and let out a soft breath, her voice weakening.
"C-Can you… be little slow…"
"Of course," he whispered.
Their lips met again, deeper this time. His hands slid along her back, fingers tracing the folds of her robe. As they kissed—slow and steady—his hand moved to her waist, loosening the sash in a gentle, unhurried motion.
The robe slipped just slightly, revealing her bare shoulder.
She didn't stop him.
Instead, she buried her face against his chest as his kisses moved from her lips to her cheek, then lower—to her collarbone, then her shoulder and then her boobs, sucking them slowly. His hands were steady, and careful as more fabric loosened under his touch.
"Mmm… you're really not going to stop, huh…" she said softly while moaning.
He answered with a love bite on the bare skin of her boobs, and her breath caught in her throat.
They stood together like that for a while—robe sliding down bit by bit, kisses falling like rain. No words. Just warmth, breath, and closeness under the dim lights.
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