Douluo Continent: The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? A Soul Beast Pagoda!

Chapter 78 But... he called me sister!

He looked up and saw it was Brigitte.

Under the moonlight, Brigitte wore an elegant light green dress, her long, emerald green hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders. Her face was gentle and beautiful, and her temperament was serene and peaceful, like a forest elf emerging from the moonlight.

"Senior Biji, why aren't you resting so late?" Jiang Bai was somewhat surprised.

Brigitte walked to the campfire, her voice gentle and soothing.

"At my level of cultivation, sleeping or not sleeping is more of a habit or a choice. You've been meditating outside, and I was a little worried, so I came out to check on you. I didn't expect—"

Her gaze fell on the fragrant, grilled fish, and a slight smile curved her lips. "You seem to be in a good mood, eating alone here."

She sat down on a relatively flat rock next to Jiang Bai, her movements elegant and natural.

A faint, delicate fragrance wafted into Jiang Bai's nostrils as she approached.

Jiang Bai lowered his head somewhat awkwardly, focusing on the grilled fish in his hands. He flipped it as he answered, "After cultivating for so long, my stomach is a little empty, so I prepared something to eat. Senior Biji, would you like to try some?"

As he spoke, he picked up a skewer of grilled fish that looked perfectly cooked and handed it over.

Brigitte naturally reached out and took it.

Her fingers were slender and fair, like the finest mutton fat jade. When she took the grilled fish, her fingertips accidentally touched the back of Jiang Bai's hand.

She took the grilled fish back, gently blew on it to cool it down, took a small bite, and her eyes lit up slightly: "It tastes very good."

I never knew you had this skill.

"It was just a haphazardly baked dish; I hope Senior Brigitte doesn't mind."

Jiang Bai picked up a skewer himself, took a bite, and found it crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a perfect balance of saltiness and savory flavor—it was indeed quite good.

The two ate a few bites in silence. Brigitte seemed to hesitate for a moment before speaking softly.

"You were... cultivating the whole time?"

"Mm." Jiang Bai nodded.

"Such diligence—almost without stopping. Why?"

Brigitte turned her head, her emerald eyes appearing exceptionally clear and gentle in the firelight, filled with sincere inquiry.

Jiang Bai paused in his chewing motion.

He raised his head and looked at the leaping flames, his eyes becoming deep and resolute.

"In order to become a powerful Soul Master."

He spoke slowly, his voice low but carrying immense power, "For—to avenge some people. And also for—one day, to reach that legendary realm and become a god."

"Revenge?" Brigitte thought to herself, "This reason is quite reasonable."

"To become a god?"

Brigitte's tone carried a hint of melancholy, "Do you believe that gods truly exist in this world?"

She naturally believed it, and even knew more about it than most human soul masters.

Di Tian's occasional sighs and reminiscences, along with the figure lying in the lake, made her understand the reality of the divine realm.

"Um."

Jiang Bai answered without hesitation, his eyes showing no doubt, "I believe. Not only do I believe, but I'm also going to go through with it."

Brigitte looked at the undisguised confidence and ambition in his eyes, and her heart stirred slightly.

"You seem...very confident?"

Her voice became softer, tinged with curiosity.

Jiang Bai swallowed the fish meat in his mouth, and the light moved from the flames to the deep night sky, as if speaking to the stars, or as if reaffirming his Dao heart, and slowly chanted.

"A fine horse knows its future is long, and it will gallop forward without being whipped."

With lofty ambitions and boundless aspirations, we will overcome all obstacles to achieve our goals!

He withdrew his gaze and looked at Brigitte, his eyes flashing with the sharpness and brilliance unique to young people.

"The path of cultivation should be like this. In a race of a hundred boats, the one that paddles hardest wins; in a boat sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you fall behind. Fight against fate and contend with yourself."

"If you don't even have this much self-confidence, if you're hesitant and timid, how can you go far or climb high?"

He paused, his tone becoming calmer yet firmer.

"In cultivation, one's state of mind is very important. As long as my thoughts are clear and I have identified the path, I will forge ahead without hesitation. Right and wrong will be judged by my own heart and by my future strength."

Brigitte listened quietly, looking at the young man in front of her who, despite his young age, possessed a maturity and persistence far beyond his years, and a complex mix of emotions welled up in her heart.

There was admiration, there was emotion, and there was also a faint hint of worry?

She shook her head slightly and advised in a gentle, elder-like tone.

"I understand your ambition. But the path of cultivation is endless and requires a balance of tension and relaxation. If you keep pushing yourself tirelessly and almost harshly, your body will not be able to take it, and your spirit will become exhausted and depleted. It may backfire."

Jiang Bai picked up another skewer of grilled fish, examined it carefully, and after confirming that it was fully cooked, handed it to Bi Ji, replacing the skewer that Bi Ji was almost finished eating.

"Senior Brigitte, what you said—"

Brigitte interrupted him, as if possessed, and said, "Just call me Brigitte—"

Jiang Bai picked up a new string of skewers, took a bite, and said as he chewed.

"Bridget, I understand what you're saying, but do you know what? Comfort is for later."

He looked at Brigitte, his eyes clear and earnest.

"I'm so young, in the prime of my cultivation years, with strong bones and abundant energy. If I don't give it my all now, when will I ever get another chance?"

I don't have the talent or luck to achieve success late in life or become a late bloomer. All I can rely on is every bit of effort I put in now, every drop of sweat I shed.

Upon hearing this, Brigitte couldn't help but smile.

This young man has a whole set of theories.

As if possessed, she stretched out her fair and delicate fingers and gently poked Jiang Bai's head, her tone filled with both reproach and concern.

"Nonsense! Even so, there's a method to it. Your body can't handle it like this, and you'll exhaust yourself mentally!"

Jiang Bai was taken aback by her slightly intimate gesture, then turned his head and stared straight at Bi Ji, who was standing close by.

Moonlight and firelight intertwined on her gentle and beautiful profile, her emerald eyes like two deep pools, brimming with tender concern.

The night breeze ruffled a few strands of her hair, bringing with it a faint fragrance.

Jiang Bai's heart skipped a beat.

He composed himself and said in a serious tone.

"So, I often look for opportunities to relax and unwind."

He deliberately dragged out his words, "For example—to meet and admire a peerless beauty like Sister Brigitte. It makes me feel so happy and refreshed!"

"As the saying goes, looking at beautiful women is pleasing to the eye, thinking about beautiful women is good for the mind, and pursuing beautiful women is good for health! This is my only way to maintain a good mental state and motivation for cultivation!"

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Is that correct?

Brigitte was taken aback by his sudden, obviously teasing remark and the natural way he addressed her as "Sister Brigitte."

She opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know how to refute it.

The heat that had just subsided on my cheeks seemed to creep back up again.

This—this little—

Smooth talker! No manners whatsoever!

But—he calls me "sister"—

A subtle and strange feeling, unlike anything she had ever experienced before, gently rippled across the lake of her heart, which had been dormant for hundreds of thousands of years.

In the end, she simply turned her head slightly, avoiding Jiang Bai's burning gaze filled with a smile, without uttering a word of rebuke or rebuttal to the address.

Sometimes, defaulting is a form of indulgence.

The man and the beast sat side by side by the campfire, sharing a simple grilled fish and chatting about everything under the sun.

From cultivation insights to interesting anecdotes from the continent, from the habits of spirit beasts to human customs—

Jiang Bai is knowledgeable and witty, while Bi Ji is experienced, gentle, and tolerant.

The two unexpectedly hit it off, chatting about one topic after another, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

Before we knew it, the moon was setting in the west.

Biji looked up at the sky, then at Jiang Bai beside her, who was still full of energy and showed no signs of fatigue.

"That's enough for tonight."

She spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible melancholy.

"I never expected that we would be able to talk for so long. It feels like time has flown by."

She slowly stood up, gracefully patting her bottom and brushing off the few specks of dust that clung to her skirt.

"I'm going back. You—"

She paused, then turned to look at Jiang Bai, her tone gentler and more concerned than ever before.

"Remember to rest early too. Cultivation is important, but proper relaxation and sleep are equally crucial for both body and soul. Don't push yourself too hard."

After saying that, she didn't linger and walked lightly toward the tent.

As Jiang Bai watched her figure disappear behind the tent flap, a strange warmth and peace welled up in his heart.

He responded softly, facing the direction of the tent.

"Understood. Thank you, Sister Brigitte."

The night wind blew by, carrying a chill, but also the warmth of the campfire and a comforting fragrance.

Meanwhile, in another tent, Xue Di and Bing Di, who should have been asleep, opened their eyes almost simultaneously.

The two slept back to back.

Hyotei pursed his lips, muttering to himself.

But—why do I have that feeling—

Xue Di merely glanced at him, seemingly lost in thought.

The night grew ever deeper.