Within Eternal Heaven, Bi Bi Dong's voice rolled in like thunder.
Ye Tian paused his action of flipping through the Soul Beast Bestiary, frowned, and couldn't help but lift his gaze toward the window.
A surprise?
What kind of surprise could Bi Bi Dong possibly give him? More medicinal herbs?
If it really were herbs, then that would indeed count as one—after all, the cubic meter of herbs Bi Bi Dong had given him was almost used up. Otherwise, the Vitality Pill wouldn't have been so nourishing. Concentrated essence indeed!
But if it were herbs, why would Bi Bi Dong ask him to check in person? Wouldn't it be more efficient to deliver them directly to him?
Ye Tian set down the Soul Beast Bestiary in his hands.
Bi Bi Dong's voice came again. "Ye Tian, hurry up and come out, take a good look at this surprise. Don't keep us waiting!"
Us?
Ye Tian was momentarily stunned, feeling puzzled. Without further delay, he immediately stood up, dashed past the screen, out of 'Eternal Heaven,' and hurried downstairs.
Clatter, clatter!
As soon as Ye Tian rounded the staircase corner, he raised his eyes, facing the courtyard and the gate of Wisteria Residence directly.
With just a fleeting glance—in an instant!—Ye Tian's footsteps halted on the spot, his entire body frozen on the stairs, unmoving.
At this moment, he finally unraveled the confusion in his heart!
When he looked into the courtyard, a familiar, delicate, and clear voice greeted him. "Brother Ye Tian, good morning!"
"..."
Ye Tian stood at the staircase corner, staring blankly downward.
In the courtyard, aside from Bi Bi Dong—dressed in a purple gown, with a graceful figure and a noble yet cold expression—stood a young girl beside her.
She had short orange-yellow hair, slightly narrow eyes that sparkled with life in every smile and glance, and gray-silver rings encircling her yellow irises. Her clothing was still the common cloth style of the orphanage.
Without a doubt, the young girl before him was from the orphanage. And in the orphanage, who else could address Ye Tian so affectionately but Hu Liena, who had become all alone?
"Nana, why are you here?" Ye Tian finally reacted, unable to hold back his question.
"Hehe~" Hu Liena giggled, still immersed in joy. "The Holy Maiden said she wanted to take me as her disciple, so I came along with her!"
Hu Liena beamed with smiles. Years ago, when Ye Tian became the Holy Maiden's disciple, she had been extremely envious. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that she, too, could become a disciple of the Spirit Hall Saintess—and be accepted early, even before her Martial Soul had awakened.
In Hu Liena's view, this was just like how Xie Yue and Yan were able to become disciples in the Hall of Worship—all thanks to Ye Tian's influence.
"Disciple?!" Ye Tian's face was full of astonishment.
This woman Bi Bi Dong had actually taken Hu Liena as her disciple ahead of time!
Ye Tian quickly realized—Bi Bi Dong was retaliating against him for sending Xie Yue and Yan to the Hall of Worship!
"That's right!" Hu Liena nodded with a cheerful smile. "From now on, I can be with Brother Ye Tian every day again!"
"..."
For the moment, Ye Tian paid no further attention to Hu Liena. Instead, he turned his gaze toward Bi Bi Dong, who stood beside her, gloating and looking thoroughly pleased with herself.
"My dear disciple, your teacher has found you an adorable and familiar junior sister~ How's this surprise, Ye Tian?"
Bi Bi Dong watched Ye Tian's stunned expression, feeling as refreshed as drinking iced plum soup during the hottest summer days. She narrowed her eyes, thoroughly pleased with herself.
"..."
Ye Tian remained silent. To him, this was hardly a surprise.
"What? Not too happy?" Bi Bi Dong smiled as she reached out and gently ruffled Hu Liena's beautiful hair. "This little girl is much more obedient than you."
"No, no! Big Brother Ye Tian is recognized as the most well-behaved and sensible person in our area. Wang Mama and the others all like Big Brother Ye Tian very much," Hu Liena shyly waved her hands in protest.
"Oh~ Is that so?" Bi Bi Dong's eyes showed a hint of surprise before she lowered her gaze to Hu Liena, speaking with full of grievance: "What a pity... he's not very obedient around me."
"How could that be..." Hu Liena's eyes filled with confusion.
"..."
Ye Tian took a deep breath, regaining his composure as he walked down the stairs and approached them. Watching Bi Bi Dong playing with Hu Liena's hair, he made one last attempt: "Teacher, Nana hasn't even awakened her Martial Soul yet. Isn't it too hasty to accept her as your disciple now?"
"Didn't both of his playmates awaken their Martial Souls early? And they're both geniuses with Innate Full Spirit Power. With your training, this little girl naturally won't be an exception. Your teacher is just seizing the opportunity first to prevent you from being separated by distance." Bi Bi Dong wore a mocking expression as she feigned condemnation: "Besides... you all were quite heartless, each finding your own paths while leaving this little girl alone in the orphanage. But this actually makes me feel somewhat fortunate - otherwise I would have missed her."
As she spoke, Bi Bi Dong glanced down at him like a victorious conqueror.
Ignoring Bi Bi Dong's sarcasm, Ye Tian spoke with righteous conviction: "Your disciple is concerned that the Pope might be difficult for you to explain this to."
"Pfft—hahaha!"
Hearing this, Bi Bi Dong bent over laughing, her jade-like hand resting on Hu Liena's shoulder as she looked up at Ye Tian with comical amusement. She continued laughing: "Ye Tian, oh Ye Tian, you're panicking, aren't you? So desperate you're trying any remedy that comes to mind."
After finishing her laughter, Bi Bi Dong's expression turned cold and stern as she straightened up, her face full of disdain. "What can he do about something I've already accomplished?"
Indeed, Bi Bi Dong had already brought the girl back. Could Qian Xunji possibly order Bi Bi Dong to send her back, or even deliver her to the Hall of Worship? This was truly an unforeseen oversight!
Ye Tian looked at Hu Liena's eager expression and showed helplessness in his eyes. Even if Hu Liena was slow to notice, she finally sensed that her Big Brother Ye Tian didn't seem to want her here... and that the Holy Maiden didn't seem to like Big Brother Ye Tian? But how could Big Brother Ye Tian be disobedient? The Holy Maiden must have done something wrong!
"Big Brother Ye Tian~" Hu Liena looked at Ye Tian, her eyes filled with apology. It was too late for regrets now. In the Douluo Continent, the matter of accepting a master was treated with utmost seriousness. A Soul Master could only have one teacher in their lifetime. Bi Bi Dong had already explained the implications to her through a combination of threats and incentives. Ye Tian naturally understood this too.
Even if Hu Liena wasn't a Soul Master now and shouldn't need to follow the rules of Soul Masters, who could argue when Bi Bi Dong held such a special position with plenty of unconventional methods at her disposal?
"You should call him senior brother from now on," Bi Bi Dong reminded with meaningful emphasis.
Hu Liena, however, kept her eyes fixed on Ye Tian, remaining silent and paying no heed.
"??!"
Bi Bi Dong glanced at Hu Liena in astonishment.
Then she furrowed her brows, her expression turning vicious.
Why...
Had she brought back another rebellious disciple!
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