"Tianyu, give me some time to think about it, okay?" Xue Di sighed softly.
"When will you decide?" Xue Tianyu knew he couldn't push too hard, but he still wanted a timeframe.
After all, only with a clear answer could he feel at ease.
"Sigh…"
Nestled in Xue Tianyu's embrace, Xue Di interlocked her fingers tightly. She lowered her delicate brows and pondered for a long time.
"When your revenge is complete, I'll consider saying yes."
Her voice grew softer and softer, while her face turned redder and redder.
By the end, her voice was as faint as a whisper, but her breathtakingly beautiful face was burning hot.
"Just consider?"
Xue Tianyu wondered if he could push a little further.
Although their relationship was already somewhat confirmed, he was feeling a bit greedy.
Suddenly, Xue Di extended her slender jade-like finger and pressed it against his lips.
"Tianyu, you can't be too greedy."
After thinking for a moment, she suddenly leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek.
"Remember, do I need to remind you again? This is our little secret."
After kissing him, Xue Di's face became even rosier, so delicate that it seemed like it could drip water.
He hugged Xue Di tightly and whispered into her ear, "Wait for me."
"Mm…"
This time, Xue Di responded.
Her body was fragrant and warm.
Xue Tianyu wondered if he could take things just a bit further without crossing the line.
'Since she's already in my arms and not resisting, doesn't that mean I can go a step further?'
With that thought in mind, he hesitantly reached out to touch her.
"Ahh~"
Xue Di let out a shy sound, but she didn't resist.
Xue Tianyu's excitement surged, but the next second, the sound of water stirring shattered all his fantasies.
Bing Di was back.
Xue Di instantly pushed Xue Tianyu away, hurriedly fixing her clothes, even using her ice-cold soul power to forcibly calm herself down.
Xue Tianyu froze for a moment before scratching his head helplessly.
'Forget it, I already made a big step today.'
Then, he shifted his thoughts to what came next.
After staying here for so long, it was time to leave Sunset Forest.
Bringing Bing Di and Xue Di with him, he approached Xiong Jun and unfroze him.
Xiong Jun slumped onto the ground, panting heavily.
"Do you know why I didn't kill you?" Xue Tianyu asked with a faint smile. "I need to meet your master."
Xiong Jun was stunned. "How do you kno—"
Before he could finish speaking, he immediately realized his mistake and covered his mouth.
But when he saw Xue Tianyu's half-smiling gaze, he understood that Xue Tianyu had already seen through everything.
Xiong Jun completely gave up.
"Fine, I'll tell my master when I return." He nodded begrudgingly, but he still felt the need to warn Xue Tianyu.
"But whether or not my master agrees to meet you, I can't guarantee."
Xue Tianyu nodded. "That's fine. Just let her know."
He wanted to sign in at Gu Yuena, obtain extraordinary rewards—perhaps even surpass god-tier rewards—to prepare for future god battles.
Then, he patted Xiong Jun. "Let's go, you're coming with us."
At that moment, an ill-timed voice interrupted.
"Master, what about me?"
Xue Tianyu turned his head and saw Ghost Douluo crouching not far away, looking surprisingly obedient.
He was sneaky, but under Xue Tianyu's restriction, he had no choice but to behave.
Xue Tianyu smacked his forehead.
'How did I forget about him?'
Even Dugu Bo had left, yet Ghost Douluo was still here.
"You stay here and guard the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's immortal herbs for me. Don't go anywhere for now."
Xue Tianyu ordered.
"Yes."
Ghost Douluo could only nod in agreement—otherwise, he would drop dead on the spot.
With that settled, Xue Tianyu took Bing Di, Xue Di, and Xiong Jun and left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, heading toward the outskirts of Sunset Forest.
Just as they were about to leave, a woman appeared in front of them.
She wore a short skirt, revealing her snow-white legs, yet her entire presence exuded an air of nobility and grace.
Her face was absolutely stunning. The moment she arrived, she immediately noticed Xue Tianyu walking out with two other breathtakingly beautiful women.
The two sides stopped about ten meters apart.
'Hah, it's her.'
Xue Tianyu looked at Bibi Dong, who had just entered Sunset Forest, and struggled to suppress his emotions.
'After twenty years, we meet again.'
'Bibi Dong, I'm standing right in front of you.'
'Can you recognize me?'
Bibi Dong had just entered the forest when she encountered three people and a bear walking toward her.
Each of them had concealed their aura, so she hadn't noticed anything unusual at first.
Of course, she had also hidden much of her own aura.
However, she quickly realized that the young man leading the group kept glancing at her.
'Is he eyeing another woman while holding onto his own?'
Bibi Dong was confident in her appearance and figure.
Although she was no longer young, years of careful maintenance made her look only a few years older than Qian Renxue.
'Why does this man make my heart race?'
For some reason, when Bibi Dong looked at Xue Tianyu, a strange feeling of unease crept into her heart.
It was hard to describe—like the sudden appearance of something deeply terrifying.
'Am I… afraid?'
Even she didn't understand why she felt this way.
Then, her gaze shifted to the bear at the back of the group.
'That bear seems to be a 100,000-year soul beast.'
But it was rare to see such a powerful soul beast walking alongside humans.
She scanned the area but didn't see any sign of Ghost Douluo.
'That's strange… Ghost Douluo should have at least been tailing the 100,000-year soul beast from a distance.'
'Now that I'm here, he should have returned to my side immediately.'
'Did something happen?'
"That bear."
Bibi Dong fixed her gaze on Xiong Jun. "Have you seen a sneaky-looking man around here?"
Her choice of words was surprisingly accurate.
Anyone who had met Ghost Douluo before would immediately think of him.
Xiong Jun was no exception.
But he simply let out a cold laugh and replied gruffly, "Looking for a man all the way in Sunset Forest?"
Bibi Dong frowned slightly but didn't bother arguing with the bear's taunt.
To her, this bear was already dead.
No one could stop her from killing a soul beast she had set her sights on.
"So, you have seen him?" Bibi Dong decided to probe.
Sure enough, the foolish Xiong Jun looked at her in surprise. "How did you know?"
"Sigh…"
Xue Tianyu's sigh made Xiong Jun realize he had been tricked.
He snorted. "Hmph, that guy? I already killed him."
"What?"
Bibi Dong froze.
Given how dim-witted this bear was, she doubted he was lying.
'So… Ghost Douluo is dead?'
He was one of her most trusted subordinates, a powerful warrior.
And just like that, he was gone.
For the first time, Bibi Dong felt a tinge of regret.
Ghost Douluo had been her go-to for surveillance, tracking, and escape tactics.
Now, he was just… gone.
Annoyance surged in her chest.
'Seems like I need to vent some frustration.'
In an instant, her skirt fluttered without wind.
A vast and oppressive soul power erupted from her body.
"Since you killed my man, you'll repay me with your soul ring!"