Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 461 Discovering the Truth, Hu Liena's Doubts

As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng walked over and sat down next to Hu Liena. "Nana, you know..."

"My Martial Soul Fusion Technique with Zhu Qing has always failed. Although Senior Liu Erlong pointed out that it might be a problem with my Soul Power attribute, I have no clue how to solve it."

"I was feeling down, and I thought that my teacher, with his extensive knowledge and experience, might be able to give me some different advice..."

"Let's see if there's any way to guide or control that exclusive primal aura in my soul power."

Dai Chengfeng's explanation was reasonable and his expression was spot-on. Hu Liena was indeed led astray and also frowned.

"This is indeed a difficult problem."

"Sigh, the source of power is such a mysterious thing, and it's not easy to control. It's good to ask the teacher; maybe he really has a way."

"After all, the teacher's strength is so great."

As she spoke, she looked at Dai Chengfeng and said, "Then you wait here for the teacher. I'll leave the incense here and go back first."

Dai Chengfeng was secretly pleased, but remained outwardly calm: "Alright, you've had a long day, get some rest."

"I'll wait for the teacher. If she doesn't come back soon, I'll head back first."

Hu Liena nodded, gently placed the jade bottle on the dressing table, glanced again at the door leading to the bathroom and study deep inside the room, and then turned and walked out of the hall.

Just as Huliena's hand was about to touch the palace door...

Deep inside the room, the door leading to the bathroom was gently pushed open.

A misty vapor rose first, followed by a graceful figure wrapped in a pale purple silk robe, her bare, snow-white feet slowly emerging.

Bibi Dong had clearly just finished bathing; her wet purple hair was casually draped over her shoulders, making her skin appear even whiter and more like jade.

Her stunning face was flushed with the faint rosy glow of a bath, and her eyes seemed less dignified than usual, but more languid and... subtly expectant.

She clearly hadn't expected there to be more than one person in the outer hall. When her gaze swept over Dai Chengfeng, who was standing in the hall with an expression that instantly became extremely interesting, and then fell on Hu Liena, who was still resting her hand on the door frame and turning around with an equally astonished look...

Those deep purple eyes narrowed slightly, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Dai Chengfeng's heart jumped into his throat!
Finished!

The worst has happened!

At this moment, Hu Liena looked at her teacher, who had just come out of the bath and was wearing a bathrobe, and then at Dai Chengfeng, who had obviously come on purpose and whose expression was stiff and tense. An absurd and shocking thought flashed through her mind like lightning!
The teacher's attire... Dai Chengfeng's timing... and his earlier explanation of "asking for advice"...

Could it be...? !

However, Bibi Dong is still Bibi Dong.

After a brief silence, she quickly regained her composure, her gaze first falling on Hu Liena, her voice revealing neither joy nor anger:
"Nana? Coming over so late, is something wrong?"

Hu Liena snapped out of her daze, quickly composed herself, suppressed the turmoil in her heart, and respectfully replied, "Teacher, I've brought you some calming incense."

She pointed to the jade vase on the dressing table.

"Have a heart."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly, then turned her gaze to Dai Chengfeng, her tone calm and even, "Chengfeng, what about you? What is it?"

Dai Chengfeng felt his back instantly soaked with cold sweat. He steeled himself and repeated what he had just said to Hu Liena, though his voice was hoarse with nervousness:
"Disciple...disciple is troubled by the obstruction in cultivating the Martial Soul Fusion Technique, and has come to ask the teacher for guidance." Bibi Dong listened quietly, her purple eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, lingered on Dai Chengfeng's face for a moment, making Dai Chengfeng's scalp tingle.

Then, she gave a soft "hmm," her tone devoid of emotion: "It's a good thing to be eager to find a solution when encountering obstacles in cultivation."

"However, it is already late today. It was quite presumptuous of you not to inform your master in advance before coming!"

She spoke to Dai Chengfeng, but her eyes seemed to glance at Hu Liena beside her, and she continued:
"This matter cannot be accomplished overnight; let's discuss it in detail tomorrow."

This sounds reasonable and is a normal response from a teacher to a student.

Hearing her teacher's answer, Hu Liena's doubts immediately vanished.

Yes, how could the teacher... She glanced at Dai Chengfeng and saw that he was so nervous that his forehead seemed to be covered in fine sweat, and he looked very respectful, as if he was afraid of displeasing the teacher.

Looking back at his previous, reasonable explanation regarding the bottleneck of the Martial Soul Fusion Technique...

Huliena, Huliena, you've really lost your mind! How could you have such an absurd idea?

What is the status of a teacher?
He is the supreme Pope of the Spirit Hall, a powerful figure standing at the pinnacle of the continent, usually dignified and awe-inspiring.

Dai Chengfeng, though a gifted partner, is ultimately a disciple of his teacher and still young.

How could there possibly be anything between these two?
It seems I was just overthinking things. The teacher had just finished showering and was preparing for bed; wearing a bathrobe was perfectly normal.

Dai Chengfeng's arrival was presumptuous, as he had not informed the teacher in advance. It was indeed a lack of consideration on his part, which explains why the teacher called him "abrupt."

Everything seemed perfectly reasonable, while my own fleeting thought just now seemed too bizarre and... disrespectful.

Thinking about this, Hu Liena even felt a pang of guilt towards her teacher.

She quickly composed herself, banishing the chaotic thoughts from her mind, and her face regained its usual obedient and respectful demeanor. She lowered her head slightly and said:
"What you say is true, Master. Then... this disciple will not disturb your rest any longer."

Bibi Dong remained calm and gave a faint "hmm" in response.

Hu Liena did not linger. She bowed to Bibi Dong again, then turned and pushed open the palace door, leaving.

Stepping out of the Papal Palace, a night breeze blew by, and she found the tension and absurdity of the moment just moments before quite amusing. She shook her head and put the little incident behind her.

Meanwhile, inside the palace, Dai Chengfeng watched Hu Liena leave and the palace doors close before letting out a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he had fought a tough battle.

He turned his head, looking at Bibi Dong with a mix of guilt and anticipation.

Bibidon stood there as before, her post-bath appearance lessening her papal majesty and adding a touch of feminine charm.

She looked at Dai Chengfeng's relieved yet expectant expression, and the corners of her mouth seemed to curve up almost imperceptibly, but she quickly returned to her usual calm.

"The person is already gone, what are you still standing there for?"

Bibi Dong's voice still carried a hint of languor, but it was no longer as distant as before...

She turned and walked towards the magnificent bed deep inside the room, her purple robe trailing on the ground, outlining an infinitely beautiful silhouette.

Upon hearing this, Dai Chengfeng was overjoyed, knowing that it meant the invitation was still valid.

He quickly responded and followed after them.

(End of this chapter)