"..."
Seeing this, Ye Tian gave a helpless smile, the corners of his mouth twitching.
To Bi Bi Dong, this smile was undoubtedly a mockery of her!
"Hmph! All of you, come up here!" Bi Bi Dong snorted coldly, flicking her sleeves.
She then angrily left Hu Liena behind, brushed past Ye Tian, and headed upstairs.
After Bi Bi Dong left, Hu Liena stood in place, looking at Ye Tian somewhat at a loss.
"Brother Ye Tian~"
"It's alright, Nana, everything's fine." Ye Tian stepped forward and took Hu Liena's small hand, smiling as he said, "We can talk about whatever it is later."
"Mm, mm." Hu Liena nodded repeatedly, clinging tightly to Ye Tian's arm and hiding behind him.
From what had just happened, it seemed the Holy Maiden was indeed a bad woman!
"Let's go, we should head up." Ye Tian forced a relaxed smile and led Hu Liena up to the loft.
As soon as they reached the top, Bi Bi Dong opened the bedroom door, from which Ye Tian's faint scent wafted out. She turned her head and coldly commanded, "Get in."
"..."
Ye Tian hesitated for a moment before stepping forward, with Hu Liena naturally following closely behind.
"I didn't call you." Bi Bi Dong frowned at Hu Liena, who was trembling like a quail, and ordered, "Go sit on the sofa!"
Ye Tian gave Hu Liena a look, and only then did she nod in agreement.
"Understood, Holy Maiden."
"..."
This ridiculous scene made Bi Bi Dong's brow twitch uncontrollably.
Just whose territory was this Wisteria Residence anyway?
Did it belong to the Bi Bi family or the Ye family?!
"Hmph!" Bi Bi Dong looked as if she had swallowed a caterpillar, her face contorted in frustration.
She turned and walked into the bedroom.
Following Ye Tian's instructions, Hu Liena obediently sat on the sofa, her legs pressed tightly together like a student who had done something wrong.
She watched as Ye Tian entered Bi Bi Dong's room, and the door closed behind him.
"Teacher, you called me in. Is there something you need?" Ye Tian stood in the center of the room, looking at Bi Bi Dong seated on the bed as he inquired.
"Heh—" Bi Bi Dong let out a cold laugh from where she sat on the soft couch.
Crossing her legs, she said, "If I don't seek you out, don't you have anything you want to say to me?"
"..."
Ye Tian remained silent for a moment before he couldn't help but ask, "Why did you do this, Teacher?"
"And what about you?" Bi Bi Dong stared coldly at Ye Tian, countering, "Why did you send them to the Hall of Worship?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, Bi Bi Dong grew angrier the more she thought about it, firing off questions like a rapid-fire cannon.
"You're not unaware that I want to become the Pope, and right now the Hall of Worship happens to be the current Pope's staunch supporters, are you?"
"I'm well aware of that." Ye Tian sighed, spreading his hands helplessly. "But I have no intention of opposing you, Teacher. Everything I've done is merely for self-preservation!"
"Self-preservation?" Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but laugh. "So, are you afraid that if my attempt to seize the throne fails, you won't get the position of Holy Son and will end up in trouble, so you're seeking self-preservation? Or are you simply guarding against me?"
"What do you think, Teacher?" Ye Tian gazed intently at Bi Bi Dong.
The fact that she had nearly killed him was something that couldn't be overlooked.
Bi Bi Dong was well aware of this.
She just hadn't expected Ye Tian to be waiting here, playing this card against her!
"Heh, Ye Tian—" Bi Bi Dong uncrossed her legs and slowly rose to her feet. "You really know how to bide your time. How should I praise you for that?"
She took a deep look at her disciple.
"If you're doing this purely to guard against me, it's quite a clever move. I should congratulate you—your objective has been achieved."
"Then what about you, Teacher? Why did you accept Nana?"
Ye Tian inquired calmly, even daring to speculate further.
"Threat? That doesn't seem necessary. Is it revenge?"
"Yes, exactly—revenge."
Bi Bi Dong stepped forward briskly, hands clasped behind her back, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction as she closed in on Ye Tian.
Leaning in with a slight smirk, she whispered softly:
"Of course, it could also be for self-preservation."
"Self-preservation?"
Ye Tian was taken aback.
"Are you the only one allowed to protect yourself, and not your teacher?"
Bi Bi Dong chuckled, bending slightly to bring her face closer to Ye Tian's, her breath warm and fragrant.
"To prevent betrayal by the disciple I admire and value the most..."
"Do you understand?"
Hearing this, Ye Tian suddenly grasped the meaning.
"You forced me into this, Ye Tian!"
Bi Bi Dong's expression turned cold and stern.
Ye Tian could protect himself, but he should never have involved Qian Xunji!
As long as there was even a possibility of betrayal, she had to be prepared!
The fact that she hadn't lost control and slain Ye Tian outright was a testament to her restraint—she still had vengeance to pursue!
She still needed to destroy the Yu Family, and even the Qian Family!
With these words, Bi Bi Dong reached out and pinched Ye Tian's chin, gazing at his youthful face up close, her throat subtly moving.
"If you remain loyal, we can coexist peacefully."
"..."
Ye Tian watched as her face drew nearer, his eyes flickering nervously as he hastily stepped back.
"???"
Bi Bi Dong swayed slightly, momentarily stunned, her fair cheeks flushing with a faint blush as she stared blankly at the empty space before her.
Ye Tian steadied himself, his heart still racing. He had no desire to be harassed again.
Bowing his head, he assured her, "Teacher, rest assured, I have no intention of opposing you. Harmony is best for all."
"Is... is that so? It had better be."
Bi Bi Dong composed herself, masking her earlier discomposure with forced calm.
She then instructed, "Well then, get on the bed."
"!!!"
Ye Tian's eyes widened in shock, but he quickly realized she meant for him to cultivate on the bed, not to engage in...
Calming his heartbeat, he politely declined, "Teacher, I need to settle Nana first."
"Go ahead."
Bi Bi Dong turned her back to him, waving a hand dismissively.
"From now on, she's your responsibility—her daily needs, Spirit Awakening, and cultivation are all in your hands."
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Ye Tian breathed an inward sigh of relief. He had feared Bi Bi Dong might recklessly proceed with Hu Liena's Spirit Awakening immediately.
"Remember, as long as you don't betray me, the three of us—master and disciples—can live together peacefully. Otherwise, don't blame me for a mutually destructive outcome!"
Bi Bi Dong glanced back at Ye Tian, her voice icy as she warned.
"I understand, Teacher."
Ye Tian knew the situation was irreversible—this was the best outcome under the circumstances.
"Additionally..."
Bi Bi Dong spoke with some discomfort, turning her head away again, her back to Ye Tian as she flusteredly explained:
"What happened earlier was due to the lingering effects of that Pill you gave me..."
"..."
Ye Tian was momentarily stunned. Could the Vitality Pill still be affecting Bi Bi Dong after all this time? Wasn't that a bit too far-fetched?
But if that weren't the case, the idea of Bi Bi Dong kissing him without reason seemed even more absurd!
"..."
Receiving no response from Ye Tian, Bi Bi Dong grew anxious that he might misunderstand.
Her voice instantly turned frigid.
"Didn't you hear what I said?!"
"Ah, yes I heard, I understand, disciple will make proper improvements in the future."
Ye Tian nodded repeatedly.
Then he immediately ran out of Bi Bi Dong's bedroom without looking back.
Thoughtfully closing the door behind him.
"Huff～"
Bi Bi Dong covered her wildly beating heart and quickly sat down in meditation.
Seemingly trying to expel the so-called medicinal effects.