The gentle knock on the door echoed through the quiet room, rousing Xuan Yan from his slumber.
His white eyelashes fluttered as his golden eyes slowly opened, still clouded with sleep.
"Huh? Who?" he mumbled groggily, sitting up slightly.
A soft, familiar voice came from the other side of the door. "Yan'er…"
Xuan Yan's drowsiness vanished instantly, "Huh? Teacher?" he called out, recognizing the voice immediately.
The door opened, and Bibi Dong stepped inside.
Stepping in, she gestured for him to remain seated as she gracefully pulled a nearby chair to sit across from him.
"Teacher, what brings you here so late?"
Bibi Dong's lips curled into a faint smile. "I heard you sparred with Renxue today."
"I wanted to see how you were doing… and perhaps hear your side of the story."
Xuan Yan straightened and nodded his head "Ah, yes. Sister Renxue and I had a sparring session earlier today."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong smiled in her heart 'Sister Renxue' huh?
Knowing that they had gotten a bit close, Bibi Dong spoke "Hm, Xue told me that she met you... and she seems really interested in you."
"Renxue is one of Spirit Hall's brightest talents. I knew she would push you, but I also know you well enough to trust that you held your ground."
Bibi Dong's expression softened further, a rare warmth filling her eyes. "Renxue has spent most of her life sheltered within Spirit Hall."
"Her grandfather's overprotectiveness has kept her from forming many bonds outside these walls. If today brought her even a moment of normalcy, then I'm glad."
Xuan Yan's gaze lingered on Bibi Dong, noting the unspoken care in her voice and he was really happy in his heart knowing that Bibi Dong doesn't hate Qian Renxue.
With a soft sigh, Bibi Dong continued "The responsibilities placed upon her shoulders are immense, and the expectations weigh heavily. But… she is strong. And now, perhaps, she has someone who can lighten that burden, even if only a little."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yan nodded his head with a smile "I also really like being with Sister Renxue and had a fun time fighting her."
Bibi Dong's lips curled into a genuine smile as she reached out and patted his head "Continue getting along with Xue. Sometimes she might sound arrogant or cold, but she is a good girl at heart."
Xuan Yan just showed a cheeky grin and with a soft giggle, she pinched his cheek before letting it go.
With a knowing smile, she asked "Well, keeping that aside... I want to know since when did my disciple started hiding things from me, hm?"
Eh? Xuan Yan immediately understood what she meant but he feigned innocence and tilted his head like a confused child "What do you mean, teacher?"
Seeing his antics, Bibi Dong shook her head helplessly "Your act won't trick me, you little rascal. Spill the beans."
Xuan Yan couldn't help but chuckle and her eyes softened looking at his childish laughter 'He is a kid after all...'
"Teacher... honestly, when I checked my spirit rings this afternoon, they were all black. I didn't get the time to tell you because you are not here and busy with Spirit Hall duties."
Bibi Dong's brows raised slightly, but she let him continue.
"And later, I stumbled upon Sister Renxue,"
"Hmm…" Bibi Dong's gaze remained fixed on him, her sharp eyes reading more into his words than he intended.
After a moment of thoughtful silence, she nodded. "I see. Show me your rings."
With a nod, Xuan Yan released his spirit rings and Bibi Dong saw the two black rings surrounding him.
Her gaze squinted in thought 'He already has two powerful Martial spirits and combined with this unnatural ability of increasing the spirit rings, he has the potential to become the strongest spirit master in history.'
'He can be the strongest level 99 spirit master.'
'The only thing that will limit his potential would be a... God's position.'
With a soft sigh, she spoke "I also heard... your second martial spirit resonated with hers?"
Nodding his head, Xuan yan replied "Yes, teacher.. it is what they call Spirit harmonization, right? It lets us use Martial Fusion skills."
Bibi Dong nodded faintly, her lips curving into a thoughtful smile. "Exactly. Martial Fusion skills are rare and immensely powerful, especially when the bond between the users is strong. You will need to work on developing that with Xue."
"Yes, teacher..."
"Yan'er! I am coming in..."
The soft knock on the door was followed by a familiar voice, and the door swung open, revealing Hu Liena standing in the doorway.
Her golden eyes sparkled with playfulness as she stepped inside, only to freeze momentarily when she saw Bibi Dong seated beside Xuan Yan.
"Teacher…" Hu Liena's voice trailed off in surprise.
Bibi Dong showed a smile "Nana..."
Hu Liena went and sat beside Xuan Yan on the bed, casually wrapping his arm around her shoulder.
"Did little brother do something bad, and you're here to scold him, Teacher?" she teased with a grin, her golden locks cascading over her shoulder as she glanced between the two of them.
Xuan Yan shot her a dry smile, clearly used to her antics, while Bibi Dong merely shook her head. "Nothing like that,"
Feeling her warm grip on his shoulder, Xuan Yan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. "Why are you here, Senior Sister?" he asked, tilting his head toward her.
Looking at him, she muttered "I came here to call you for dinner. You didn't even come to the Academy and you've been holed up in here all day, haven't you? "
At her words, Bibi Dong stood gracefully from her chair, smoothing her robes "Yeah, let's go and have dinner."
...
Sitting on the bed in his room, Xuan Yan glanced at the systematic screen in front of him 'System, use the two gold tokens.'
[Received rewards : Fountain of Youth x1, Titled Douluo summoning card x1.]
[Fountain of Youth: It is a sacred treasure of the Fairy Clan that grants anyone who drinks it eternal life.]
[Titled Douluo Summoning card : Summoning a random 95+ level titled Douluo. The summoned Titled Douluo will be loyal.]
'Oh, it's the same as I wrote in the fic, system, give me the Fountain of Youth.'
In an instant, a dazzling silver chalice materialized in his hands, its surface adorned with intricate gold engravings.
The chalice brimmed with an enchanting pink liquid.
Xuan Yan's eyes narrowed as he looked at the chalice.
Even without tasting it, he could sense the potency of the liquid.
Without further hesitation, he brought the cup to his lips and drank deeply.
The moment the liquid touched his tongue, a burst of sweetness flooded his senses.
He drank every last drop, not allowing a single bead to go to waste.
As the final sip slid down his throat, the chalice dissolved into motes of light, vanishing as if it had completed its purpose.
[Ding!]
The system's familiar chime echoed once more, followed by a series of notifications that scrolled across the translucent screen.
[Acquired: Immortality and Infinite Regeneration.]
[Immortality: After reaching your physical prime at the age of 21, your body will cease to age. You will remain in your peak form indefinitely.]
[Infinite Regeneration: As long as life force remains within you, your body can regenerate endlessly, no matter the extent of damage.]
A wave of warmth spread through Xuan Yan's body, coursing through his veins and settling into every fiber of his being.
"Huff... this feels pretty nice."
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