Ling Feng's body stiffened. It was over; he had been discovered!
He peeked up at Bibi Dong and found her looking at him gently, a faint blush still on her face.
"Teacher, I... I didn't do it on purpose!" Ling Feng explained hurriedly.
Bibi Dong gave a light chuckle:
"Xiao Feng, you endured so much pain last night just to help Teacher. Teacher should be the one thanking you."
"But..."
"No buts."
Bibi Dong lightly caressed Ling Feng's cheek,
"Xiao Feng, you must remember, no matter the time, Teacher will always protect you."
Looking at Bibi Dong's gentle expression, a warm current surged through Ling Feng's heart.
Just as Ling Feng's mind was wandering, Bibi Dong slowly stood up.
"Xiao Feng, rest a bit longer. Teacher is going to get ready."
After saying that, Bibi Dong began to shed her nightgown.
Ling Feng quickly closed his eyes, but he couldn't help stealing a glance through the gaps in his fingers.
The graceful figure of a mature woman was faintly visible in the morning light, her mature charm making Ling Feng's heart race.
"Xiao Feng is such a naughty boy," Bibi Dong's voice carried a hint of teasing, "peeking at Teacher while she changes."
Ling Feng's face turned even redder: "I am not! My eyes are closed!"
"Is that so?" Bibi Dong put on her iconic Supreme Pontiff robes, "Then how did you know what Teacher was saying?"
Ling Feng:...He'd been played!
Seeing Ling Feng's embarrassed state, Bibi Dong felt exceptionally cheerful.
Even though this child acted very mature, the occasional childishness he showed was quite cute to her.
"Alright, Teacher is going to handle official business. You rest for a while longer."
Bibi Dong walked to the door and looked back at Ling Feng, who was still lying on the bed, a strange feeling rising in her heart.
It was as if this kind of life was what she had always wanted... Not long after Bibi Dong left, Ling Feng finally dared to open his eyes.
Looking at the purple-themed room decorations and the purple nightgown on the bed that still carried Bibi Dong's scent, Ling Feng's heart was filled with mixed emotions.
"What's going on here?"
He had originally only wanted to help Bibi Dong alleviate her pain last night; he hadn't expected things to develop like this.
However, being able to get closer to Bibi Dong was indeed a good thing for his plans.
Just as Ling Feng was about to get out of bed, Hu Liena's voice rang out from the courtyard nearby.
"Junior Brother! Get up! We have to go see Teacher after breakfast!"
Hu Liena's voice was full of excitement, clearly still thrilled about yesterday's Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
Ling Feng quickly dressed, tidied his appearance, and then quietly slipped out of Bibi Dong's bedchamber.
He tiptoed back to the vicinity of his own room and then walked out, pretending he had just woken up.
"Senior Sister, morning!" Ling Feng yawned, acting as if he had just woken up.
Hu Liena turned around and saw Ling Feng, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.
"Junior Brother, why are you coming from that direction?"
Ling Feng's heart tightened, and he quickly explained: "I just went... to relieve myself."
"Oh." Hu Liena didn't think much of it, "Go wash up quickly, we'll go find Teacher together in a bit!"
"Okay, Senior Sister!"
Ling Feng breathed a sigh of relief and hurried to wash up.
Hu Liena watched Ling Feng's hurried back, feeling that something was a bit off.
Why did Junior Brother feel a bit different today?
And... Hu Liena lightly sniffed the air, feeling like there was a faint fragrance on her Junior Brother.
That fragrance was very familiar, as if she had smelled it somewhere before.
"Forget it, I'm probably overthinking."
Soon, Ling Feng finished washing up, and the two of them headed to the dining hall together.
On the way, Hu Liena said excitedly: "Junior Brother, I thought about it all night, our Martial Soul Fusion Skill is simply too powerful!"
"It is indeed very powerful." Ling Feng nodded.
"I think we should give this Martial Soul Fusion Skill a better-sounding name!" Hu Liena suggested, "demon fox battle armor sounds a bit ordinary."
Ling Feng thought for a moment: "Then what does Senior Sister think would be good?"
"Hmm... how about Nine-Tailed War God?"
"Too cheesy."
"Then, Fox Immortal Descending to Earth?"
"Even cheesier."
Hu Liena puffed out her cheeks: "Then what do you think it should be called?"
Ling Feng smiled: "I think demon fox battle armor is quite good. It's simple and clear, and it fits the skill's characteristics perfectly."
"Alright then." Although Hu Liena was a bit unwilling, she accepted the name.
The two arrived at the dining hall, had a simple breakfast, and then headed to the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
On the way, Hu Liena suddenly stopped.
"Junior Brother, don't you think the air today is exceptionally fresh?"
Ling Feng was stunned for a moment: "It's alright, about the same as usual."
"Really?" Hu Liena took a deep breath, "I feel like there's a very pleasant fragrance in the air."
Ling Feng's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Bibi Dong's scent was still on him?
"Senior Sister, did you catch a cold?" Ling Feng changed the subject, "Do you want to go see a physician?"
"No, I feel fine." Hu Liena looked at Ling Feng suspiciously, "Junior Brother, why are you acting so weird today?"
"Am I? I think I'm perfectly normal."
While the two were talking, a familiar figure walked out of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong was dressed in her purple Supreme Pontiff robes, majestic and noble. Seeing her two Disciples, a gentle smile appeared on her face.
"You've arrived."
"Teacher!" Hu Liena ran excitedly toward Bibi Dong, her face full of anticipation.
Ling Feng followed behind, feeling a bit unnatural as he looked at Bibi Dong's exquisite face.
Bibi Dong looked at her two Disciples gently, showing no sign of anything being out of the ordinary.
"Nana, Xiao Feng, you've come so early."
Hu Liena pulled Ling Feng to stand before Bibi Dong, so excited she was practically jumping.
"Teacher, Junior Brother and I have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"
Bibi Dong widened her eyes in feigned surprise, "Nana, Xiao Feng, is this true?"
"Yes, Teacher!" Hu Liena nodded excitedly, "We tested it yesterday, and the effect was amazing!"
Ling Feng also nodded, "Teacher, Senior Sister and I can indeed perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."
A gratified smile appeared on Bibi Dong's face.
"Then show me. Let Teacher see the power of your Martial Soul Fusion Skill."
Hu Liena immediately released her Demon Fox Martial Soul, her fiery red hair fluttering and the fox tail behind her swaying.
Ling Feng also summoned the Magic Cloud Vine, with over a dozen black-and-red vines moving through the air.
The two smiled at each other and began the Fusion.
Golden-red light once again enveloped them, and when the light dissipated, Hu Liena was already wearing that set of black-and-red battle armor.
"demon fox battle armor!" Hu Liena shouted the name excitedly.
Bibi Dong carefully observed the armor, nodding inwardly. It was indeed exactly the same as what she had seen last night; Ling Feng's Spirit abilities were truly surprising.
(End of Chapter)
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