Chapter 365: Night Talk

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In the moonlit pavilion, a stunning figure sat elegantly on a stone bench. In front of the marble table stood a jade bottle and two white jade wine cups.

She raised the jade bottle with her delicate hands and poured wine into the cups with grace.

The rich and mellow fragrance of the wine permeated the entire courtyard. Zeng Yi couldn't help but take a deep breath, inhaling the tantalizing aroma in the air. It aroused his appetite, making him want to approach and savor its flavor.

However, considering the identity of the woman before him, Zeng Yi hesitated to make a move.

Not only in terms of status and position, but even in terms of strength, she was the pinnacle existence of this continent. To put it simply, she was currently the strongest female spirit master on the Douluo Continent, and that was no exaggeration.

He thought he could safely get through the day, but Zeng Yi didn't expect to be struck so heavily as soon as she arrived, leaving him feeling uncomfortable.

To be honest, compared to facing this terrifying woman, Zeng Yi would rather deal with those ignorant lackeys from the Martial Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong raised her eyes lightly, her pupils shining like stars, as she looked at Zeng Yi standing there in a daze. She spoke softly, "Come and sit down."

Her melodious voice reached Zeng Yi's ears, seemingly possessing an inexplicable charm that eased his nervousness, making him calm down. Unconsciously, she attracted him and he willingly listened to any request she might make.

For a moment, Zeng Yi's eyes became somewhat confused.

Not good!

Soon, Zeng Yi realized something was wrong and bit his tongue, feeling the pain bringing back his consciousness and clearing his gaze.

As expected of the Supreme Pontiff under the crown of the Martial Spirit Hall, the current strongest woman, with just a word, she almost ensnared him.

Looking at Bibi Dong, Zeng Yi sighed inwardly, small beads of cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

"Why are you still standing there? Can't I even invite you?" Bibi Dong spoke again when she saw Zeng Yi not moving, her tone slightly dissatisfied, but there was also a hint of approval in her gaze.

To quickly awaken from the enchantment of her words, to be such a young person, there were not many people in the world who could achieve that.

"Hehe, sorry. I was just surprised that the Supreme Pontiff herself came, and I couldn't react for a moment." Zeng Yi awkwardly chuckled, a hint of hesitation flickering in his eyes, before finally walking over.

He didn't know why the Supreme Pontiff, Bibi Dong, came to find him alone so late at night. However, Zeng Yi had already prepared for the worst on his way to the Martial Spirit Hall, so he wouldn't be too surprised by whatever happened.

Zeng Yi entered the pavilion and sat across from Bibi Dong, watching her pour the wine. Every movement exuded elegance, nobility, and an extraordinary temperament.

Zeng Yi knew that this woman before him was already middle-aged, but it seemed like time hadn't left a trace on her body.

Her near-perfect appearance, with fair and tender skin like a young girl's, smooth cyan hair tied behind her head, clad in white lunar garments, exuded a dignified, elegant, gentle, and graceful aura.

In terms of temperament and appearance, she was almost perfect.

Zeng Yi's gaze scrutinized her near-perfect face, pondering on what this woman wanted from him.

Could it be that she came to trouble him because he had humiliated her in front of Qian Renxue, taking advantage of Qian Renxue's prestige in the Supreme Pontiff's Hall?

Thinking this way, Zeng Yi felt it was indeed possible. However, as the Supreme Pontiff, shouldn't her magnanimity be greater?

Bibi Dong was unaware of Zeng Yi's inner derogatory thoughts, picking up a cup filled with well-aged wine and placing it in front of him.

"Since you're someone who loves wine, this is a precious treasure from my collection, the Ice Heaven Spirit Spring Wine. Care to try it?" Bibi Dong said with a soft smile. She glanced at the wine gourd hanging from Zeng Yi's waist.

Feeling surprised and flattered that the current Supreme Pontiff of the Martial Spirit Hall personally poured the wine for him, Zeng Yi couldn't help but feel extremely surprised and grateful.

"Why would you do this for me? I am honored by Supreme Pontiff's generous gift." Zeng Yi said awkwardly, eyeing the bottle of jade wine on the table and once again glancing at Bibi Dong, feeling a little embarrassed.

Bibi Dong chuckled and said, "Of course you can. You have a marriage engagement with my disciple Na'er, and she is my only disciple. I treat her like my own daughter, so you are my future son-in-law. How could I not agree to such a request from you?" Bibi Dong smiled.

Hearing her words, Zeng Yi withdrew his hand that was reaching for the wine bottle and hesitated. Looking at the Supreme Pontiff, he smiled awkwardly and asked, "Supreme Pontiff, what is the reason for your visit? Is it really just to have a drink with me in the middle of the night?"

Bibi Dong smiled, "I did come just to invite you for a drink. And also to have a heart to heart conversation."

"Heart to heart conversation?" Zeng Yi was a little puzzled by her sudden change in mood.

The bright moonlight, the cool night breeze, the small pavilion in the courtyard; it was indeed an environment perfect for intimate conversation between a man and a woman.

But there were certain thoughts that Zeng Yi dared not entertain about this woman in front of him.

Bibi Dong did come to see Zeng Yi, to see what kind of person he was. He was her daughter's fiance and had captured her daughter's heart. She wanted to get to know him better.

"How do you feel living in our Martial Spirit Hall?" Bibi Dong casually asked.

Zeng Yi thought for a moment and answered, "It's pretty good. The courtyard is quite large, and there are no disturbances. It's very quiet, and I'm quite comfortable here."

"Do you just stay in this courtyard all day?" Bibi Dong's eyes sparkled with surprise.

Zeng Yi rolled his eyes. Didn't she know that this courtyard was surrounded by spies watching 24/7? How could he not know about it?

"You should spend more time with Na'er. You are her fiance, and Na'er is like a daughter to me. You are my future son-in-law. This is a reasonable request, right?" Bibi Dong suggested, looking at Zeng Yi.

"Um, yes, I will." Zeng Yi nodded perfunctorily, finding it a bit hard to refuse.

"I remember you spent some time at Shrek Academy, right?" Bibi Dong switched to another topic, seemingly casually.

"Yes, what about it?" Zeng Yi asked.

Bibi Dong didn't answer immediately. Instead, she picked up her wine cup and finished it in one gulp, then turned her gaze to the round and bright moon in the sky, falling into silence for a while.

Her clear eyes, resembling crystal glass, shimmered with memories, and her thoughts surged.

Reflected in her eyes was the moon, as cool winds blew past, causing a strand of her green hair to flutter in front of her eyes. Bibi Dong heaved a faint sigh.

"The moon is really round tonight."

Zeng Yi was also stunned by Bibi Dong's sudden mood shift, feeling a little unclear why she had suddenly become sentimental.

The moonlight illuminated one side of Zeng Yi's body, causing him to unconsciously raise his head and look.

"Indeed, the last time I saw such a round moon, I can't remember when it was."

Looking at the moon always evoked strong emotions and memories, reminiscent of past events.

As he gazed at the moon, Zeng Yi couldn't help but recall the nights when he was still in the village, often alone in the night, looking up at the moon.

There were also those years trapped in the Spirit Beast Forest.

Under the serene and lonely moonlight, it was the loss of a young man's youth.

"Do you know Yu Xiaogang? Can you tell me how he is now?"