Xiao Wu with a "Terminal Illness"

After an unknown amount of time had passed, when Qian Renxue looked up, Ao Tian's figure was no longer in the room.

"So Sister Dong'er had already seen through my secret," Qian Renxue felt a mix of emotions in her heart.

There was gratitude for Bibi Dong accepting her, but also sadness for Ao Tian suddenly having so many other women.

The Ao Tian she liked now had several other women. Should she accept it?

Looking at the dragon scale in her hand, Qian Renxue understood she only had two choices.

To accept or not to accept.

Standing still for half an hour, Qian Renxue still didn't have an answer in her heart.

She let out a long sigh, carefully stowed away the dragon scale Ao Tian gave her and made her decision. Since she couldn't figure it out, she would let time make the choice for her.

If her love could withstand the test of time, then what else was there to worry about?

...

Inside Heaven Dou City, Ao Tian, who had been secretly observing the scene, let out a sigh. Qian Renxue's stubbornness was within his expectations.

He believed that sooner or later, Qian Renxue would make a decision.

When Ao Tian returned to the Spirit City, the sun had already risen. Bibi Dong was still fast asleep.

When the spirit was in a state of extreme hyperactivity for a long time, even a Titled Douluo would find it hard to bear the resulting mental fatigue.

But this also had its benefits; it could temper one's spiritual power. Coupled with the nourishment Ao Tian provided, each time Bibi Dong recovered, her spiritual power would grow.

Her spiritual power had gradually started to surpass her own cultivation.

Ao Tian didn't disturb Bibi Dong's rest. Based on the situation in the past few days, Bibi Dong wouldn't wake up until noon.

Thinking of Xiao Wu, Ao Tian couldn't help but smile. He glanced at the newly risen sun and guessed that this girl was probably still sleeping in.

A day's plan is in the morning. How can one sleep in? Ao Tian had a faint smile on his face. He pushed Xiao Wu's door, but found it unable to open.

"Trying to keep me out like this?" Ao Tian shook his head with a smile, ignoring distance as he appeared in Xiao Wu's room.

To his surprise, Xiao Wu wasn't in bed. Instead, there was a half-dried bloodstain on the bedsheet. Ao Tian's face changed slightly. Could something have happened to Xiao Wu?

But soon, he was taken aback. He saw Xiao Wu's pants and underwear draped over a nearby chair, also stained red.

"This little girl has grown up," Ao Tian couldn't help but laugh and cry. He had almost thought that something happened to Xiao Wu.

From the bathroom next to him suddenly came the sound of rushing water. Ao Tian wasn't in a hurry either; he sat down by Xiao Wu's bed.

About half an hour later, the water sound ceased, and Xiao Wu, unburdened, walked out.

She had a pale and slightly frightened expression and also looked uncomfortable.

Ao Tian was momentarily stunned. Xiao Wu also saw Ao Tian not far away. Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still.

Ao Tian's heart skipped a beat. He usually didn't pay much attention to Xiao Wu's figure, but he hadn't expected it to be quite developed. (T/N: Ayo?!)

Those long, slender legs were impeccable. Ao Tian couldn't help but think of a type of clothing that girls in his previous life liked, known as an "otaku killer." Paired with a schoolgirl's skirt, the killing power would be absolutely astonishing.

Unfortunately, the civilization on the Douluo Continent leaned towards traditional, and ordinary women wouldn't wear such revealing attire.

Looking at Xiao Wu in front of him, Ao Tian didn't have any impure thoughts. After all, in his eyes, this girl was still a bit too young. He admitted that he was a bit lecherous, but not to the point of being a pervert.

Just as he was contemplating whether to design a set of stockings and short skirts for Xiao Wu to wear exclusively for him, Xiao Wu's scream finally rang out. (T/N: Yo wtf?!)

A never-before-heard sharp cry escaped her throat, followed by a lightning-fast retreat into the bathroom.

"Ao Tian, you pervert!" Xiao Wu's indignant voice echoed.

"You big pervert, I'm going to tell Sister Dong'er!" 

"I clearly locked the door, yet you sneaked in. You must have done it on purpose!"

Ao Tian was speechless. In the future, you'll be mine, so what's the big deal about this? Xiao Wu was grumbling inside, but it took her a few minutes to come out. Her originally pale face was now flushed with embarrassment, yet she glared at Ao Tian with anger.

Ao Tian chuckled as he looked at the furious Xiao Wu. He spread his arms, and a force that Xiao Wu couldn't resist pulled her towards him.

With a shriek, Xiao Wu suddenly found herself enveloped in Ao Tian's embrace.

Being held so intimately by Ao Tian for the first time, Xiao Wu's hint of anger disappeared, completely replaced by overwhelming shyness.

Ao Tian smiled. "You're my little wife. What is there that I can't see? Even if you tell Dong'er, she won't be able to do anything for you."

Xiao Wu stood there in a daze. Right, she would be Ao Tian's from now on, so what did it matter if he saw? 

But it was still too embarrassing. And, she had maintained her innocence for over a decade, only to have it seen like this.

Although she thought Ao Tian made a valid point, the enormous sense of shame still made it hard for Xiao Wu to face the situation.

Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of the bedsheet behind Ao Tian, which was now a deep red. The blood drained from her face in an instant, leaving her deathly pale.

Ao Tian frowned and quickly let go of Xiao Wu, asking, "What happened? Did I hurt you?"

Xiao Wu's smile was faint and bleak as she sadly said, "Ao Tian, I can't be with you anymore because I have a terminal illness."

Ao Tian was stunned and quickly asked, "What terminal illness?"

"I... I..." Just thinking about that area, Xiao Wu found it hard to articulate.

Seeing Xiao Wu's conflicted expression, Ao Tian suddenly realized, pointing to the bedsheet, "Are you talking about this?"

Xiao Wu nodded, her voice as small as a mosquito's, saying, "I checked my body and there are no internal injuries, but I inexplicably lost so much blood. Ao Tian, I'm sure I have a terminal illness."

After speaking, tears began to glisten in Xiao Wu's eyes, and she buried her head in Ao Tian's chest, unable to control her sobs.

"My stomach hurts so much, Ao Tian... I'm going to die..."

Ao Tian was speechless, this girl was quite the character.

He helped Xiao Wu up, placing his hand on her flat stomach and infusing a gentle energy.

"It's so warm, the pain's gone." Xiao Wu widened her eyes in surprise. "Ao Tian, can you treat this illness?"

Ao Tian shook his head. "I can't cure it, but I can help alleviate the pain for you. Dong'er also has this illness, and I used to help her with it."

"Will I... die from excessive bleeding?" Xiao Wu tentatively asked.

Ao Tian withdrew his hand, gently patting her head, and smiled. "No, look how well Dong'er is living. When she wakes up, I'll take you to see her and have her teach you how to manage this illness."

Xiao Wu let out a sigh of relief, patting her chest. "That's great. I thought I was going to die."

Just as they were talking, another surge of warmth suddenly rushed out. Xiao Wu's face changed, and she hurriedly ran back into the bathroom.

After a few minutes, she stuck her head out from inside, fear in her eyes as she asked, "Ao Tian, is it really okay for me to be like this? It's so scary."

Ao Tian reassured her, "Trust me, it's fine."

He considered whether he should educate Xiao Wu a bit more and teach her how to handle this, but after some thought, he decided against it.

Girls are sensitive. It would be better to let Bibi Dong handle this.