Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I Am the White Emperor of Heaven!

The next morning, at dawn.

The soft sunlight filtered through the gaps in the mottled leaves, casting a warm glow on the tent, adding a touch of warmth to the early morning.

Bibi Dong felt the warm breath against her body and slowly opened her eyes, emerging from sleep.

Her delicate face appeared especially cold and stunning in the morning light.

Soon, she seemed to recall something…

Last night, they hadn't done anything again—just slept while embracing each other.

Mainly, she had thought that since things had already gone this far, she might as well throw caution to the wind. As long as she maintained her boundaries, she could accumulate small gains over time.

Thus, she had called Dai Chengfeng to sleep with her, holding each other close.

Bibi Dong shook her head helplessly, paused for a moment, and gently pushed the sleeping Dai Chengfeng's head away from her chest.

In his sleep, Dai Chengfeng seemed to sense Bibi Dong's movement. He furrowed his brows slightly but soon relaxed again.

He turned over and buried his face into the crook of Bibi Dong's neck, lightly kissing it.

Mumbling some indistinct words in his sleep, he seemed to be having a pleasant dream.

Bibi Dong looked at Dai Chengfeng's sleeping form, shook her head helplessly, and said:

"Go back to your own tent. Once you lie down on your bed, you'll wake up."

Her voice was gentle yet carried an unmistakable command.

Upon hearing Bibi Dong's words, Dai Chengfeng mechanically nodded. "Understood, Teacher."

Then, without hesitation, he got up and walked out of Bibi Dong's tent.

'With such a soft and fragrant companion as a pillow, not bad at all!'

Dai Chengfeng chuckled inwardly and returned to his own tent.

At this moment, Qiu'er was sleeping soundly inside Dai Chengfeng's tent.

Her adorable little face bore an expression of peaceful innocence. Her long golden fur shimmered in the sunlight, trembling slightly in the breeze—it was utterly charming.

"Little Qiu'er…"

Dai Chengfeng walked over to the bed, a gentle smile spreading across his face.

He carefully picked Qiu'er up and placed her on his chest.

Meow meow?

Qiu'er seemed to sense a familiar presence in her sleep, drowsily opening her eyes and meowing softly as if asking:

"Dai Chengfeng, where did you go last night? Why didn't you come back to sleep?"

Dai Chengfeng smiled and flicked Qiu'er's forehead lightly, not applying any force.

"Adult matters—children shouldn't pry."

"Meanie."

Qiu'er rubbed her forehead where it had been flicked, pouted, and muttered discontentedly.

Then, she extended her tiny paw and stepped on Dai Chengfeng's face with her soft pads, as if expressing her displeasure.

After a few moments, she grew sleepy again and closed her eyes, drifting back to sleep.

Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but laugh at Qiu'er's adorable antics. He hugged her and lay down, taking a nap together with her.

Time flew by quickly. It wasn't until noon that Dai Chengfeng and Bibi Dong finally rose leisurely.

The two acted as if nothing had happened over the past two days, their behavior perfectly synchronized.

After packing up the tents, they began walking toward the edge of the Great Star Forest.

Along the way, Bibi Dong walked ahead, while Dai Chengfeng followed behind.

Their figures crisscrossed along the forest path. Occasionally, Bibi Dong would pause and glance back at Dai Chengfeng, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Dai Chengfeng, on the other hand, would lower his head slightly, pretending to continue forward as if nothing were amiss.

However, unlike when they first entered the forest…

This time, as they exited, Dai Chengfeng had Qiu'er resting on his shoulder, and…

Every night, Dai Chengfeng would naturally be summoned into Bibi Dong's tent. The two would embrace and sleep together, almost like a married couple.

Of course, kisses were inevitable during these encounters.

At this point, Bibi Dong no longer resisted kissing Dai Chengfeng. She even opened her mouth willingly, allowing him to 'gently plunder' her lips.

They traveled intermittently, stopping and starting.

Ten days later, Dai Chengfeng and Bibi Dong finally returned to the small town they had passed through before entering the Great Star Dou Forest.

The streets of the town were still bustling with activity, filled with people and carts coming and going.

They returned to the inn to retrieve their carriage.

"Let's get moving."

Bibi Dong spoke as she entered the carriage, but instead of immediately driving off, Dai Chengfeng also climbed into the carriage and looked at Bibi Dong.

Seeing that Dai Chengfeng hadn't gone to drive the carriage, Bibi Dong frowned slightly and asked:

"What is it?"

"Teacher, I have a request."

After so many days of interaction, Bibi Dong was now fully convinced that Dai Chengfeng was completely under the control of the Spiritual Seed she had planted. She no longer worried about being exposed.

Therefore, when she heard Dai Chengfeng say he had a request…

She became curious—what could Dai Chengfeng possibly want from her?

"Speak!"

Bibi Dong's voice remained cool, but her eyes held a hint of curiosity.

Dai Chengfeng nodded earnestly. "Teacher, I'd like to visit Tian Dou City."

"We've been out for so many days already, and it's not too far from here."

"I think it won't make much of a difference to delay a few more days."

"What do you think, Teacher?"

Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's words, Bibi Dong frowned slightly. "What do you want to do in Tian Dou City?"

"Reporting to you, Teacher, you should know about my relationship with Elder Ye Renxin. Therefore, I'd like to visit the Ye Family pharmacy in Tian Dou City to collect some medicinal herbs for alchemy."

Of course, this was just a fabricated excuse Dai Chengfeng had prepared.

In reality, his main goal was to see Qian Renxue.

After all, their relationship had only just started to warm up a few months ago. If he didn't seize the opportunity now and waited several years to see her again…

By then, they'd likely have to start over as mere acquaintances, undoing all the progress made!

As for Bibi Dong being Qian Renxue's mother?

Dai Chengfeng thought, 'Isn't that even better?'

"Medicinal herbs?"

Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's explanation, Bibi Dong looked at him in surprise. "You actually know how to refine pills?"

Bibi Dong knew about Dai Chengfeng's connection with Elder Ye Renxin and even knew that he had a close relationship with Ye Lengleng.

After all, the Spirit Hall had its own intelligence network, and Dai Chengfeng had never tried to hide these connections.

But!

Bibi Dong truly had no idea that Dai Chengfeng knew how to refine pills?

Dai Chengfeng nodded, a confident smile spreading across his face. "Teacher, there's still a lot you don't know about me. Do you agree or not?"

Bibi Dong didn't respond immediately. Instead, she lowered her head, lost in thought.

Go to Tian Dou City?

It seemed… not impossible!

After all, as Dai Chengfeng had said, they had already been traveling for so long—it wouldn't hurt to add a few more days.

Moreover…

If they went to Tian Dou City, she could see Xiao Xue (Qian Renxue).

Thinking of her daughter Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong's heart suddenly began to race. She had always believed she despised her own daughter.

And in the past few years, she had never given it a second thought.

But now…

A few months ago, after Qian Renxue returned and called her "Sister," Bibi Dong suddenly realized that Qian Renxue was still her biological daughter, connected by blood.

She still couldn't let her go.

With a soft sigh, Bibi Dong said, "Fine, let's go to Tian Dou City!"

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