Chapter 86 Xiao Linqing, Pull Yourself Together! She's Your Master!
"Master?"
Only then did Xiao Wu react, suddenly remembering that Lin Qingmo had once mentioned in the chat group that his master was a Titled Douluo!
A Titled Douluo!
Xiao Wu's heart clenched violently, and her face instantly turned several shades paler.
She was a transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast. What she feared most were powerful beings at the Titled Douluo level.
That terror of having her true nature seen through nearly made her turn and run.
Lin Qingmo noticed Xiao Wu trembling and immediately understood what she was afraid of.
His heart tightened, and without hesitation, he grasped her icy hand.
Then he looked up at Bibi Dong and said earnestly,
"Master, Xiao Wu is actually—"
"I know her identity."
Bibi Dong interrupted calmly.
Her gaze shifted to Xiao Wu, those eyes easily seeing through everything about her.
Xiao Wu's body shook violently, her fingers clutching Lin Qingmo's sleeve tightly.
As expected… I've been seen through.
Before a Titled Douluo, the aura of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast had nowhere to hide.
Bibi Dong's gaze lingered briefly on their clasped hands.
Her expression became unreadable.
Suddenly, in a voice devoid of emotion, she asked,
"You like her?"
Lin Qingmo nodded without hesitation, tightening his grip on Xiao Wu's hand.
"Yes, Master. We're together."
The street fell silent.
The evening wind swept past, carrying a few fallen leaves.
Bibi Dong remained silent for about three breaths.
To Xiao Wu, those three breaths felt as long as a century.
Finally, Bibi Dong looked at Xiao Wu again, her tone colder than before:
"Xiao Wu, is it?"
"If I allow you to be together, then on one condition… You must become Ah Qing's pet and follow him forever. Would you agree?"
She emphasized the word "pet."
Xiao Wu trembled even more violently.
Not from fear, but from anger and humiliation.
When she raised her head and looked at Lin Qingmo beside her,
The boy's eyes were full of concern, yet he still held her hand firmly, without the slightest retreat.
That resolve gave her courage.
Xiao Wu took a deep breath and forced herself to meet Bibi Dong's gaze.
Even though the pressure of a Title Douluo nearly suffocated her, she still spoke, her voice trembling yet clear:
"I like Ah Qing. I will protect him with my life and never let him be harmed."
"But I am not a pet; I am his lover."
"If one day… if one day Ah Qing truly needs my soul ring and soul bone, I am willing to sacrifice myself for him."
When she spoke those final words, her voice instead became calm.
As if she were stating something completely natural.
Lin Qingmo's entire body shook, and he suddenly turned to look at Xiao Wu.
The girl's profile in the night appeared especially resolute, her eyes shining with determination.
Bibi Dong looked at their tightly held hands, and beneath the black robe, a trace of deep jealousy flashed in her eyes.
But it was quickly suppressed.
She snorted coldly.
"I hope you mean what you say."
"If you dare harm Ah Qing in the slightest, I will show you what true suffering is."
As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Qingmo's shoulder.
Her movement was so fast that only an afterimage remained.
"For the next period of time, Ah Qing will train with me."
Lin Qingmo was not surprised.
His master had often appeared suddenly like this in the past to take him away for training.
He trusted Bibi Dong completely, so he simply turned and quickly said to Xiao Wu,
"Xiao Wu, go back to Shrek Academy first."
"Don't worry, Master won't hurt me. Once my training is finished, I'll come back to you immediately."
Xiao Wu bit her lip, her eyes full of reluctance.
But she knew Lin Qingmo needed to grow stronger, and she couldn't become his burden.
She nodded firmly, forcing a smile.
"Okay! Ah Qing, train well. I'll work hard to become stronger too!"
"When you come back, I'll definitely make you see me in a new light!"
Bibi Dong said nothing more.
Grabbing Lin Qingmo's shoulder, her black robe swept through the air, and the two transformed into a blurred shadow that vanished at the end of the street in an instant.
Xiao Wu stood alone, staring at the empty street.
The night wind lifted her long hair, bringing a trace of chill.
She slowly clenched her fists, nails digging deeply into her palms.
"I must become stronger…"
"Strong enough to protect myself, protect Ah Qing, strong enough that I'll never again watch someone important be taken away!"
Meanwhile, within the receding shadow,
Lin Qingmo looked back once toward the street that had already disappeared from view.
Wait for me, he said silently in his heart.
Bibi Dong noticed his subtle movement, and the strength in her hand unconsciously increased.
But in the end, she said nothing, only accelerated.
…
Master and disciple vanished into the night of Suotuo City.
Being carried securely in Bibi Dong's arms while flying gave Lin Qingmo mixed feelings.
The unique, cold yet rich fragrance emanating from her lingered at his nose, like plum blossoms blooming after snow, carrying an indescribable allure.
His cheeks began to grow warm.
Even more awkwardly, his body once again reacted involuntarily.
Lin Qingmo complained frantically in his mind: Come on, seriously? Not again? That's my master! Can you pull yourself together?!
He himself didn't understand why every close interaction with his master caused this reaction.
It was as if Bibi Dong's presence had some irresistible attraction to him, beyond rational control.
This troubled him greatly.
"Master, actually, I can fly on my own. My flight soul skill is enough."
Lin Qingmo tried to struggle a little, his voice carrying a trace of embarrassment.
He tried to sound normal, but inside, he was panicking.
Please don't let Master find out, or I'll be utterly disgraced!
Bibi Dong glanced down at him.
In the night, her purple eyes flashed with a hint of playful amusement, though her tone remained calm.
"This is faster."
Four simple words left Lin Qingmo speechless.
Indeed, a Titled Douluo's flying speed far surpasses that of ordinary soul masters. Even using soul bone skills, he couldn't compare.
But the awkwardness of such close contact made him wish he could disappear into the ground.
He could clearly feel the softness and cool touch of Bibi Dong's arm.
And the steady, gentle heartbeat from her chest.
His own heartbeat accelerated even more, pounding like a drum.
Bibi Dong had long noticed the abnormality of the boy in her arms.
Beneath the black robe, the corners of her lips curved into an almost imperceptible smile.
This little guy's reaction was rather adorable.
Not only did she not loosen her hold, but she deliberately tightened her arms slightly.
"!!!"
Lin Qingmo's body stiffened instantly.
'It's over… did Master notice? If she figures this out, how will I ever face anyone again?'
Meanwhile, inside his collar, several strands of pale-green Blue Silver Grass quietly extended their leaf tips.
Lin Qingmo had once again been "taken away" by Bibi Dong. Ah Yin's leaves drooped slightly in helplessness.
Her power was far too weak.
Now only a remnant soul residing within Blue Silver Grass, she had no way to stop a Titled Douluo.
She could only watch helplessly as Lin Qingmo was taken away.
That feeling of powerlessness made her leaves curl slightly.
End of Chapter