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On the way back to Thunderstorm Village, the journey was bumpy and uneven. After leaving Spirit Hall City, the road became increasingly mountainous.
"This road is so rough. It must have been tough for you to travel back and forth last time," Lin Yongming said with a frown.
"Yeah, it's really uncomfortable. I wish the road was as smooth as the one to Xiao Rou's place," Blue Silver Emperor complained.
"It's not too bad. You'll get used to it," Bibi Dong, who seemed more accustomed to riding carriages, didn't seem too bothered.
"How about we just fly back after the next stop?" Lin Yongming suggested.
"Yes, please!" Blue Silver Emperor immediately agreed.
"What about me?" Bibi Dong asked, feeling left out.
"What was your teacher thinking, sending you to train with Xiao Ming?" Blue Silver Emperor pouted. "Is it possible that your teacher wants to tie Xiao Ming to Spirit Hall by having you two develop feelings for each other?"
Blue Silver Emperor's eyes sparkled as she leaned closer to Bibi Dong, suspicion written all over her face.
"That's impossible! My teacher isn't like that. Besides, he knows Xiao Ming is only twelve. He's not like you," Bibi Dong blushed and turned her head away.
"Exactly because Xiao Ming is young, it's the perfect time to nurture feelings," Blue Silver Emperor retorted.
"Hmph! I'm not talking to you anymore. You're so inappropriate. My teacher didn't say anything like that," Bibi Dong said with a pout.
"Alright, alright, I was just joking. Since that's the case, at the next stop, Xiao Ming can carry you on his back while he holds me, and we'll fly back. Aren't your hips sore from all the bumping? Oh, wait, your hips are quite plump, so maybe they're fine," Blue Silver Emperor teased with a grin.
"Or are you too scared to let Xiao Ming carry you?"
"Who's scared? And my hips aren't big!" Bibi Dong, being a pure-hearted fifteen-year-old, was no match for Blue Silver Emperor's teasing.
Lin Yongming stayed silent, secretly wiping sweat from his forehead. He realized that Blue Silver Emperor really enjoyed teasing Bibi Dong.
"Great, it's settled then. At the next stop, we'll ditch the carriage and fly back," Blue Silver Emperor said triumphantly.
"You're so sneaky, Blue Silver," Bibi Dong muttered under her breath, stealing a glance at Lin Yongming.
After leaving Spirit Hall City, they reached a small town by evening and rested at an inn. The next morning, after breakfast, they headed to the outskirts of the town.
"Finally, no more carriages! Xiao Ming, take out your wings. Let's fly back," Blue Silver Emperor said excitedly, pointing toward Thunderstorm Village.
"Alright," Lin Yongming obediently crouched down and said to Bibi Dong, "Bibi Dong, climb on my back. We'll fly back together."
"Okay," Bibi Dong walked behind Lin Yongming. Seeing his broad, sturdy back, she blushed at the thought of having to press herself against him.
"Hurry up, stop dawdling. I miss my parents' cooking," Blue Silver Emperor said, giving Bibi Dong a light push from behind.
Bibi Dong reluctantly climbed onto Lin Yongming's back, feeling the warmth of his body against hers.
Lin Yongming, too, felt the softness of Bibi Dong's body pressing against his back, acutely aware of her presence.
"Hold on tight. I'm standing up," Lin Yongming said.
"Mm," Bibi Dong replied softly, her breath brushing against Lin Yongming's ear.
Once he stood up, Blue Silver Emperor positioned herself in front of Lin Yongming.
"Let's go!" Blue Silver Emperor said.
Lin Yongming nodded and summoned his Purple Lightning Wings. In an instant, they were a hundred meters above the town.
Bibi Dong glanced down, her slender legs instinctively tightening around Lin Yongming's waist, and her arms wrapped around his neck.
"Bibi Dong, hold on tight. I'm about to speed up," Lin Yongming reminded her.
"Yeah, don't fall," Blue Silver Emperor added.
"Okay," Bibi Dong replied softly.
Once everything was ready, Lin Yongming flew forward, guided by Blue Silver Emperor. The sound of rushing wind filled their ears.
The difference between a thousand-year and a ten-thousand-year spirit bone was immense. With Lin Yongming's Purple Lightning Wings now at the ten-thousand-year level, they could cover vast distances in no time.
They set off in the morning and arrived at the familiar mountains near Thunderstorm Village by evening.
Soon, they landed on the hill behind Thunderstorm Village, where Lin Yongming had spent so much time.
"Bibi Dong, are you okay? You look pale," Blue Silver Emperor asked, noticing Bibi Dong's ashen face.
"I'm fine. It's probably the wind and the cold air. My circulation's a bit off. I'll be fine after resting," Bibi Dong replied, panting slightly.
"I told you to press your face against Xiao Ming's back. That way, the wind wouldn't hit you."
"What, were you too shy?" Blue Silver Emperor said with a sigh.
"Well, it was a bit embarrassing," Bibi Dong admitted. She couldn't bring herself to say that pressing her face against Lin Yongming's back made her heart race.
"Xiao Ming's speed has increased a lot since his external spirit bone reached the ten-thousand-year level. So, it's all his fault. Look, Bibi Dong's face is so pale," Blue Silver Emperor said, trying to comfort Bibi Dong.
"Hey, I'm the one doing all the work here. Carrying one and dragging the other. I'm practically a pack mule," Lin Yongming retorted.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm sure you're loving it," Blue Silver Emperor said with a smirk.
"Alright, since Bibi Dong isn't feeling well, let's head down the mountain and get out of the wind," Lin Yongming said, knowing he couldn't win against Blue Silver Emperor's sharp tongue.
"The sunset is so beautiful. Let's go."
As they descended from the back of the village, they encountered several villagers.
"Oh, Xiao Ming, Blue Silver, when did you get back?"
"Uncle, Auntie, we just arrived. It's faster coming from the back mountain," Lin Yongming replied.
"That's great. You've become a spirit master, but it's still nice to see you come back occasionally."
After greeting the villagers, they arrived at their home.
"Mom, Dad, we're back!" Lin Yongming called out as soon as they entered the yard.
"Ming'er, Blue Silver, you're back! Come in, come in," Lin Yongming's mother, Yinglan, rushed out of the kitchen upon hearing their voices.
"Mom, I missed you so much," Blue Silver Emperor said, quickly hugging Yinglan.
"Good, good, don't be so mushy," Yinglan said with a happy smile.
"Hehe," Blue Silver Emperor giggled.
"Auntie, it's been a while," Bibi Dong greeted politely.
"Oh, Holy Maiden, you're here too. Welcome, welcome," Yinglan said warmly.
"Mom, this isn't Spirit Hall. Just call her Bibi Dong," Blue Silver Emperor said, holding Yinglan's hand.
"Yes, Auntie, just call me Bibi Dong," Bibi Dong nodded.
"Alright, then I'll call you Bibi Dong," Yinglan said, making Bibi Dong feel more at ease.
"Mom, where's Dad?" Lin Yongming asked.
"Him? You know how he is. He won't be back until dinner time. He's probably chatting with his friends."
"Don't worry about him. You must be tired from the journey. Let me get you some water," Yinglan said.
"Mom, I'll help you," Blue Silver Emperor said, showing her domestic side as she followed Yinglan.
"Bibi Dong, make yourself at home," Lin Yongming said without thinking, not realizing how his words might sound.
"Uh… okay," Bibi Dong gave him a strange look but nodded.
Soon, Blue Silver Emperor brought water for everyone.
As the sky darkened, Lin Yongming's father, Lin Chong, entered the house.
"My Ming'er, I heard from the neighbors that you're back, so I rushed home. Good thing you haven't grown taller since the last time," Lin Chong joked as he walked in.
"Dad, I've already hit my growth spurt. I'm not getting any taller," Lin Yongming said with a sigh.
After all, Lin Yongming had grown significantly after the Ice and Fire Body Tempering. At nearly 1.9 meters tall, he was pretty much done growing.
"That's true. My son is taller than me now. That's what being a spirit master does," Lin Chong said proudly.
"Holy Maiden, you're here too," Lin Chong greeted Bibi Dong.
"Uncle, just call me Bibi Dong," Bibi Dong introduced herself.
Soon, the five of them sat down for a simple family dinner. Blue Silver Emperor shared some of the interesting things she and Lin Yongming had experienced, as well as their adventures during the Continental Elite Tournament.
The warm and cheerful atmosphere made Bibi Dong, who was used to the strict and formal environment of Spirit Hall, feel a sense of warmth and comfort.
"Is this what family feels like?" Bibi Dong thought to herself, feeling a mix of emotions.
It was a feeling of freedom, where laughter and conversation flowed naturally.
"Ming'er, how did you manage to bring the Holy Maiden here at night? Don't tell me…" After dinner, Lin Chong pulled Lin Yongming aside to gossip.
"Dad, it's not what you think," Lin Yongming explained.
"You've got skills. Even if you end up with two beautiful daughters-in-law, I wouldn't mind. In fact, it'd be great for expanding the family tree. Ah, I've done my ancestors proud. Even though I'm not a spirit master, I've raised one," Lin Chong said proudly.
"Dad, you're overthinking this," Lin Yongming said, exasperated.
"Alright, go to sleep now," Lin Chong said, pushing Lin Yongming away and walking into the house with a smirk.
"..." Lin Yongming was left speechless as he headed to his new home.
Meanwhile, Blue Silver Emperor had prepared a bed for Bibi Dong in the adjacent room.
Although the house was only one story, it had been divided into a master bedroom and a secondary bedroom for future use.
"What were you and Dad talking about?" Blue Silver Emperor asked as Lin Yongming entered the room.
"Nothing, just casual talk," Lin Yongming said, closing the door.
"Have you both taken a bath?" Lin Yongming asked.
"Yeah."
"Then let's give Bibi Dong the herb," Lin Yongming said.
"Oh? Give me what?" Bibi Dong was puzzled.
"Since you've shared the secret of your twin spirits with us, Xiao Ming and I decided that to build trust and better prepare for this training journey, we'll share our secret with you too," Blue Silver Emperor said, walking over to Bibi Dong.
"Oh? What secret?" Bibi Dong asked curiously.
"You must have wondered how Xiao Ming and I progressed so quickly in our spirit power," Blue Silver Emperor began.
"Yes, a twelve-year-old Spirit King, and you're probably not even twenty yet but already a Spirit Emperor. It's quite unbelievable," Bibi Dong nodded. After all, hearing that Lin Yongming was a Spirit Ancestor at eleven and a Spirit King at twelve would make any spirit master suspicious.
"That's because both Xiao Ming and I consumed a rare treasure called an Immortal Herb. It boosts cultivation speed and spirit power. Otherwise, I'd probably still be a Spirit Ancestor," Lin Yongming explained.
"Exactly, the Immortal Herb," Blue Silver Emperor nodded.
"Also, Xiao Ming, go take a bath. You stink. I'll explain everything to Bibi Dong," Blue Silver Emperor said, pushing Lin Yongming away.
"Fine," Lin Yongming shrugged and stood up.
"This… Immortal Herb? I've never heard of it," Bibi Dong said, confused.
"Remember when I first arrived at Spirit Hall, and Elder Ju greeted me? You were surprised. That's because Elder Ju's spirit is an Immortal Herb called the Golden Camellia," Blue Silver Emperor explained.
"Elder Ju? So that's an Immortal Herb?" Bibi Dong's curiosity was piqued.
"Yes, so Xiao Ming and I discussed it and decided to give you an Immortal Herb. We know your twin spirits are already top-tier, and your cultivation speed is fast, so we're giving you the most effective herb for boosting spirit power and compressing it. It's called the Chaos Immortal Herb."
Blue Silver Emperor pulled out a vibrant green herb with eight sword-like leaves, perfectly symmetrical.
"Chaos Immortal Herb! The spiritual energy is so dense," Bibi Dong said in awe.
"Come on, let's go to your room. I'll teach you how to consume it. It'll take a few hours to absorb the energy," Blue Silver Emperor said.
"But this is so precious. How can I accept it?" Bibi Dong said hesitantly.
"Don't be shy. You've shared your secret with us, which means you truly consider us friends. These are just material things. Unless you were lying and don't see us as friends," Blue Silver Emperor said seriously.
"Alright… Thank you, Blue Silver, and Xiao Ming," Bibi Dong finally accepted.
"That's more like it. Even though I tease you sometimes, I genuinely respect you," Blue Silver Emperor said sincerely.
"Mm," Bibi Dong felt a wave of gratitude.
The two of them went into the secondary bedroom, where Bibi Dong sat cross-legged on the bed. Blue Silver Emperor guided her on how to consume the Chaos Immortal Herb.
Bibi Dong trusted Lin Yongming and Blue Silver Emperor completely and didn't hesitate to eat the herb.
Shortly after consuming it, Bibi Dong felt a mysterious energy surging through her body. Following Blue Silver Emperor's instructions, she began circulating her spirit power to absorb the energy.
Lin Yongming, after finishing his bath, noticed the two in the secondary bedroom. Knowing Blue Silver Emperor was guiding Bibi Dong, he didn't disturb them and went to his own room to sleep.
Once Bibi Dong stabilized her energy absorption, Blue Silver Emperor quietly left the room and joined Lin Yongming to sleep.
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