After the emotional exchange came to an end, Bibi Dong forcefully suppressed the turbulence in her heart and spoke with measured calm. "We're heading to Heaven Dou City first."
"Because of the Sacrificial Shop?" Hu Liena asked.
"Mm." Bibi Dong nodded, clearly pleased by her disciple's quick understanding. "No matter where we choose to settle in the future, the Sacrificial Shop will always be a place we must visit. We might as well establish ourselves near Heaven Dou City. It'll also make future transactions far more convenient."
Once everyone had temporarily settled down, the date for the next monthly ranking refresh drew closer and closer. Bibi Dong's anticipation steadily grew until it could no longer be restrained. After instructing Hu Liena and the others to remain behind, she set out alone for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Late into the night, Bibi Dong ascended the mountain in silence. When she arrived at the sect's main gates, she discovered them adorned everywhere with festive red decorations. Disciples moved about with unconcealed joy, smiles bright on their faces. For the sake of his cherished son, the Sect Master had announced a doubling of next month's allowances. Naturally, praise and gratitude filled the air, and Yu Yuanzhen's reputation soared overnight.
Bibi Dong's lips curled into a cold sneer.
When Xiaogang's worth had been uncertain, he had been allowed to drift and struggle on his own. Now that his talent had been confirmed, Yu Yuanzhen rushed forward to acknowledge him, even forcibly arranging his marriage. Hypocrisy like this made her heart ache with disgust. In her eyes, there was no one more shameless.
Her gaze paused briefly on the brilliant red xi character hanging at the gate. Longing and bitterness intertwined in her eyes before she decisively turned away and headed toward the clan's core area.
After interrogating a disciple, she quickly learned Yu Xiaogang's residence. She knocked the unfortunate man unconscious without hesitation and hid him in a roadside flowerbed before concealing her presence and moving silently onward.
Outside a detached building, Bibi Dong stopped. Only one room inside remained lit. Through the thin gauze window, she finally saw the man she had yearned for across more than twenty years of separation.
His hair had turned white, as though countless hardships had etched themselves into his life. Yet his back was still straight, unbent by time or pressure. His eyes remained deep and thoughtful, carrying the weight of knowledge and experience.
To Bibi Dong, love transformed everything into beauty. Every detail of Yu Xiaogang captivated her, drawing her deeper until she stood there, unmoving, for a long while. It was only when he appeared ready to extinguish the lamp that she stirred, slipping soundlessly into the room.
"Xiaogang…" she called softly, her voice trembling with emotion as she stood behind him.
Yu Xiaogang stiffened, startled by the sudden presence. Turning around, he saw a mature, voluptuous woman standing there.
His memory stirred. "Dong'er?"
Those two syllables shattered Bibi Dong's restraint. She threw herself into his arms, sobbing freely. "Xiaogang!"
Holding the woman he had not seen in decades, Yu Xiaogang's emotions surged as well. "Dong'er… we've finally met again. How have you been all these years?"
"Not good… not good at all." Her voice broke. "Every day without you was agony."
Moved, Yu Xiaogang embraced her and spoke gently. "It won't be like that anymore. With me here, everything will get better."
"Xiaogang, let's go," she said suddenly after composing herself. "Let's elope. Let's find a life that belongs only to us."
Yu Xiaogang's expression froze. His brows drew together. "Dong'er, you've already withdrawn from Spirit Hall. You can stay here openly. There's no need to elope."
With a Titled Douluo supporting him, wouldn't his future within the clan—and that of his descendants—be even brighter?
"I'm still the honorary Supreme Pontiff," Bibi Dong said earnestly. "It wouldn't be appropriate for me to openly marry into another force. But Spirit Hall has already agreed not to interfere as long as I don't officially join anyone else." Her eyes shone with hope. "Xiaogang, let's go to Heaven Dou City. I've already prepared everything for us."
"I will not leave the sect." Yu Xiaogang's tone cooled instantly. "The sect gave birth to me and raised me. How could I abandon it?"
Bibi Dong froze. "It's not abandonment. Just living quietly, temporarily. We can still return—"
What difference was there?
With his future shining so brightly, why would he give up prominence and inheritance to hide away with her?
"There's no need for seclusion." Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "Dong'er, you should stay."
Silence fell. After a long while, Bibi Dong spoke softly. "I can't openly join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"You can live here in seclusion," Yu Xiaogang replied smoothly. "Then we'll still be together."
"What about your marriage?" she asked.
"It's a family arrangement." His answer came without hesitation. "I have a duty to pass on the Holy Dragon bloodline."
Tears welled in her eyes. "Why can't we leave? Didn't you once say you'd abandon everything for love? I was even willing to betray Spirit Hall for you!"
"I have responsibilities as a clan disciple!" Yu Xiaogang's patience wore thin. "If you love me, why can't you consider my position?"
Her mind went blank.
"Stay," he urged. "I'll give you the status of main wife in secret. Our child may even inherit the clan someday."
None of it was what she wanted.
Slowly, she lifted her head. Darkness flickered within her eyes. "Xiaogang… then why won't you consider me?"
His voice hardened. "With your strength and my bloodline, we could control the entire sect! Isn't that better than hiding away?"
"So that's all I am to you…" she sobbed. "Power. You never loved me."
Seeing her unravel, Yu Xiaogang exhaled. "Go back first. I'll think it through."
"I won't leave."
"I will not leave the sect," he said firmly.
That sentence shattered the last thread holding her together.
"Yes… no one can stop us from being together," she murmured. "Not Spirit Hall. Not the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
Relief flooded Yu Xiaogang's face as he stepped forward—
Pain exploded in his chest.
A razor-sharp spider leg pierced straight through his heart.
"No one can stop us," Bibi Dong whispered coldly. "Not them… and not you."
Before he could scream, his blood essence and soul were devoured entirely. His body collapsed into a withered husk.
Resting a hand on her abdomen, Bibi Dong smiled in quiet satisfaction.
"Now," she said softly, "we'll truly be together forever."
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