NOVEL WEB Chapter 219: Chapter 219: So, What Is the Cost?
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On the second floor of the inn, the large bed suite.
The moment the door closed, Dai Chengfeng's back instinctively tensed.
A quick glance revealed that the room was more spacious than he had imagined. A carved bed with dark red curtains dominated the center.
The dim yellow light cast Bibi Dong's shadow long and alluring.
"What are you standing there for? Close the curtains."
Bibi Dong spoke with her back to Dai Chengfeng, her delicate shoulders faintly visible beneath the thin fabric of her dress.
"Close… close the curtains?"
Dai Chengfeng immediately stiffened, his voice faltering slightly.
Bibi Dong sat on the edge of the bed, crossing one leg over the other. The tip of her silver high heel tapped lightly against the floor. "I'll be bathing soon, so naturally the curtains need to be drawn."
"Oh, oh…" Dai Chengfeng exhaled in relief.
"I must've been overthinking it. How could Bibi Dong possibly have any thoughts about me?"
With this thought, he hurried to the window to pull the curtains shut.
However, as his fingers touched the curtains, Dai Chengfeng realized his palms were already drenched in sweat from nervousness.
Standing by the window, the night breeze carrying the fresh scent of grass rushed in. He took a deep breath to steady his nerves.
"Teacher, the curtains are closed."
At this moment, Bibi Dong slowly stood up, the corners of her lips curling into a faint, enigmatic smile.
A strange divine power, different from Asura energy, began to flow around her. Her amethyst-like eyes glimmered faintly with a red hue, appearing even more mesmerizing.
Her high heels clicked softly against the carpet as she approached, each step tracing an elegant arc with her instep—each movement like a needle pricking at Dai Chengfeng's taut nerves.
"Chengfeng, are you nervous?"
"What? Are you afraid I'll eat you?"
Looking at the suddenly seductive Bibi Dong, Dai Chengfeng swallowed hard and shook his head slightly. "Disciple is not."
Yet his gaze involuntarily drifted toward the golden ornament hanging from Bibi Dong's neck.
One golden chain slipped down her snow-white skin, disappearing beneath the neckline of her dress…
Finally, Bibi Dong stopped, standing directly in front of Dai Chengfeng. They were so close that he could clearly smell the subtle fragrance of her body.
"Are you not thinking about it? Or… are you too afraid to think it~"
"I…"
Dai Chengfeng froze in place, unsure how to respond.
After all, the Bibi Dong before him now was completely different from her usual self. Her languid tone was as teasing as a feather brushing against his skin.
"Teacher, you seem to be in a very good mood today?"
Dai Chengfeng finally looked at the Bibi Dong standing just inches away and cautiously asked, attempting to shift the topic.
Right now, Dai Chengfeng had no idea what this possessive Bibi Dong was thinking…
If he misinterpreted her intentions or made the wrong move, it could mean certain death!
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong didn't answer immediately. Instead, she reached up to tuck a stray strand of purple hair behind her ear.
Even this simple gesture carried an air of elegance and allure.
"Yes," she finally spoke, her voice smooth as silk. "Today's harvest… exceeded my expectations."
Dai Chengfeng didn't fully understand the deeper meaning behind her words, but instinctively, he felt a trace of unease.
Knock, knock, knock—
At this moment, a sudden knock on the door interrupted them.
"Guest, your hot water is here!" It was the innkeeper's voice. "The food will be ready shortly!"
"Teacher, I'll go open the door."
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng practically bolted toward the door, feeling as if he had been granted a reprieve.
As Dai Chengfeng moved away from the window, the cool night breeze finally brushed against Bibi Dong's face. The red glow in her eyes gradually faded, and her expression returned to its usual icy composure.
What had just happened to her?
At this moment, a flicker of doubt and confusion crossed Bibi Dong's face.
She couldn't believe the way she had just acted toward Dai Chengfeng. Was that really her?
It seemed the Rakshasa divine power had momentarily slipped out of control, affecting her mind.
But hadn't she already tamed it long ago?
Why?
Bibi Dong couldn't understand, but soon, she seemed to recall something. A wisp of Asura power appeared at her fingertips.
Could it be that the fusion of the two divine powers… was this the cost?
For a moment, Bibi Dong gazed at Dai Chengfeng, her eyes filled with complexity.
"Teacher, the hot water is ready."
By now, Dai Chengfeng had brought several large pots of hot water into the room and looked at Bibi Dong as he spoke.
Hearing this, Bibi Dong finally snapped out of her thoughts and gave a slight shake of her head. "You can leave now."
"Leave?"
Dai Chengfeng paused for a moment, then quickly realized he should indeed excuse himself. Still, he couldn't shake the feeling that the Bibi Dong before him now was entirely different from the one moments ago.
Should he feel disappointed?
With this thought, Dai Chengfeng glanced back slightly, his gaze unconsciously falling on Bibi Dong's snow-white neck, imagining the sight of hot water sliding over her flawless skin…
"What?"
Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow slightly. "Don't want to leave?"
"No, no!" Dai Chengfeng quickly shook his head. "Disciple will leave right away."
Bam—
As the door closed, Bibi Dong continued to stare in the direction where Dai Chengfeng had left. "This is only the second time I've absorbed that divine power, and already the Rakshasa divine power is beginning to affect my mind…"
"If I continue, will it really be as simple as I think?"
"Yu Xiaogang…"
For a moment, Bibi Dong hesitated inwardly.
But soon…
She seemed to remember something, clenching her fists tightly, completely indifferent to the fact that her nails were piercing her palms and blood was dripping.
"To fully take control of the Spirit Hall and suppress Qian Daoliu's influence, I must ascend to godhood…"
"Destroy the Spirit Hall!"
"As for the cost? Does the Rakshasa divine power really think it can control me?!"
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In the inn corridor.
Seeing Dai Chengfeng emerge, the innkeeper was slightly astonished. Just how many minutes had passed?
There was such a heavenly woman, and yet…
Thinking about it, he couldn't help but sigh with regret while giving Dai Chengfeng a meaningful smile. "Guest, we have excellent medicinal wine. Would you like to try some?"
"No need."
Dai Chengfeng ignored the innkeeper's expression and coldly declined, walking straight outside.
He needed fresh air to calm his racing heart.
By now, the sun had completely sunk below the horizon, leaving only the last traces of dark red in the sky.
Dai Chengfeng sat on the carriage, his fingers unconsciously tapping against the shaft.
Everything that had happened today replayed in his mind.
"The incense, my unusually deep sleep, my disheveled clothes, Bibi Dong's uncharacteristically good mood, and this inn with 'just one room left'…"
"Everything seems suspicious."
Dai Chengfeng murmured to himself, his brows furrowed.
As a prince of the Star Luo Empire, he had been taught since childhood never to trust coincidences. After all, his identity…
Destined countless people to 'coincidentally' cater to him.
Could all of this have been arranged by Bibi Dong? If so, then everything made sense!
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