Stepping out of the room, Yu Xiaogang let out a long breath. The look Bibi Dong gave him while he was feeding her the medicine earlier had truly made him think he had slipped up; his heart had hammered like a drum, every beat seemingly betraying his inner trembling and unease. But fortunately, it was just a sudden moment of sentimentality on her part; otherwise, even the clever and brilliant Grandmaster Yu would have found today quite difficult to handle.
He turned back to glance at the tightly shut door, a strange look in the depths of his eyes. After one look, he turned his head and straightened his posture, his expression returning to normal as he slowly walked away.
Listening to the sound of Yu Xiaogang's footsteps gradually fading, the warm smile that had originally been on Bibi Dong's face cooled rapidly. She stared at that closed door, a bitter smile appearing on her face. Even though she had tried her best to suppress her thoughts, her mind kept replaying the scene from inside the room.
Shifty eyes, beads of sweat on his forehead—from the moment he entered, the small actions that exposed Yu Xiaogang's true intentions had never ceased. Even though Bibi Dong had tried her best to ignore Yu Xiaogang's clumsy performance, she was still aware of his motives.
"Hahahaha."
Once the footsteps had completely faded away, Bibi Dong suddenly burst into laughter. Her laughter was flamboyant, yet also manic. But as she laughed, two lines of clear tears fell from her face involuntarily.
In the past, she had been blinded by the filter of first love and could not see Yu Xiaogang's true colors. Now that she had become the Rakshasa God, she could look directly at the origin of human nature; no matter how much she wanted to hide, it was hard to escape. Bibi Dong felt she had never wronged Yu Xiaogang, and to save his life, she had even revealed her most hidden past in front of her own daughter, which showed how deep her feelings were. But now? That man had actually made a move against her. Bibi Dong found it so heartbreaking she could barely breathe.
Although Bibi Dong's personal achievements could be called the pinnacle—Pope, Emperor, God, the peak of power and the peak of strength, she had reached them all—her relationships in every aspect could be called a total failure. Her Master, her daughter, her lover; they were all her tormentors. Rakshasa, oh, Rakshasa.
After crying and laughing for who knows how long, Bibi Dong stopped, wiped away her tears, and lay down on the bed as Yu Xiaogang had instructed to get some 'rest'. Only, the look in her eyes at this moment was emptier than ever before.
Forget it, let it be.
Both the Angel and the Rakshasa were being cared for in their own ways, while the culprit who had caused both of them such heavy injuries was also recuperating.
On the southwestern border of the former Heaven Dou Empire, outside Heaven Feather City, outside a small courtyard of a residence with a somewhat rugged architectural style, two old men smelled the thick scent of blood coming from within. Their expressions were grim, and they spoke to each other via telepathy with some worry.
'Old Gorilla, do you think what we are doing is really right?'
This was a tall, thin, yet well-proportioned old man. Although his face was ruddy at this moment, he could not hide his heavy heart.
The other old man, with white hair and beard, his short hair standing up on his head like steel needles, and a very burly build, also had a somber expression after hearing his old brother's words. But thinking of their recent predicament, he could only sigh in his heart and transmit his voice to his companion.
'Right or wrong, it no longer matters. We can only walk this path to the end.'
The two people communicating were the current Clan Leaders of the Strength Clan and Agility Clan, Tai Tan and Bai He.
Ever since they chose to break with the Breaking Clan and side with Tang San back then, they understood that they would eventually have to clash with Martial Soul Hall and the Breaking Clan. Therefore, the two clans had formed a deeper alliance, and the Agility Clan had moved to Heaven Dou City to live. The union of two high-level Soul Master families could be considered a standout among the local Soul Master forces of Heaven Dou City, making them a minor power in Heaven Dou.
Later came the Breaking Clan's destruction of Xiao Tian and their occupation of Clear Sky, completely severing the inheritance of the former Number One Sect Under Heaven. Originally, the fall of Clear Sky was not necessarily a bad thing for the two clans, as the grudges between them were hard to erase. However, the Breaking Clan's rapid rise to surpass their former glory was something they had not anticipated, which made them begin to worry about the fate of their families.
Subsequent developments confirmed their fears. Although the Breaking Clan did not specifically target them, as the Breaking Clan's power grew stronger and their influence in all parts of Heaven Dou deepened, the constraints they faced increased. Not to mention the Agility Clan, which was an outsider, the Strength Clan's connections, cultivated over so many years in Heaven Dou City, were cut off completely; no one dared to risk offending the Breaking Clan to be on good terms with them. With human connections severed, a large amount of business naturally dried up, and the Strength Clan's family income plummeted.
With less money coming in and twice as many people to feed, let alone family development, even long-term survival became a problem. With no other choice, the two clans had to move to survive. Their first stop was Gengxin City. The Strength Clan were all craftsmen, so coming to Gengxin City, the City of Metal, to make a living was perfect. However, they hadn't expected that Gengxin City would refuse their relocation. Although the Strength Clan's status as a family of God Craftsmen was highly respected there, the Breaking Clan was an even bigger client for Gengxin City, purchasing countless rare metals every year. Coupled with other businesses tied to the Breaking Clan's connections, the annual trade volume was staggering. This chain of interests involved the benefits of many people in the city, and it was a matter of great importance. Even though Lou Gao and Tai Tan were close friends, under the pressure of the general trend, he dared not provoke public anger.
This result made Tai Tan furious, but after a heated argument with Lou Gao, he could only leave in disgrace. With one option gone, and the Star Luo Empire's royal family being too powerful, the final result was that the Strength Clan followed the Agility Clan back to their previous base, which was Heaven Feather City. Who could have imagined that the Strength Clan would end up following the Agility Clan? It could only be said that the ways of the world are unpredictable!
Hearing Tai Tan's words, Bai He also sighed. Yes! Things had reached this point, and they had no other choice but to walk this path to the end.
After the two exchanged a few more telepathic messages, the courtyard gate suddenly opened. Seeing the door open, Tai Tan raised his hand and waved, and over a dozen large water vats appeared. As soon as the vats appeared, the red liquid contained within flew into the courtyard. Once the liquid in the vats was completely drained, the gate closed again.
Regarding the red, bloody liquid related to Asura, there could be nothing else but blood. It included that of Soul Beasts and humans, birds, insects, fish, men, women, old, and young—everything was there. As for where this blood came from? Who knows; in any case, it certainly didn't deliver itself.
Witnessing this Fallen Soul Master's behavior once again left the two old men with no desire to talk, and they left with gloomy expressions. As for where they were going, it was, of course, to prepare the next batch of blood.
Back in Heaven Dou City, Yun Ming, who had been under observation at home for several days, could finally rest assured and go about his business.
There was no helping it; Yun Ming becoming a god had driven the old men crazy with joy. If he didn't keep an eye on them for a few more days, he feared they might suffer from excessive joy. Only after their moods had stabilized could Yun Ming feel at ease leaving the house to resolve some lingering issues.
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