Qian Renxue and Ling Yuan exchanged glances, silently communicating.
"You go first."
"No, I'll follow you."
In their silent exchange, their cheeks grew increasingly red.
Finally, Ling Yuan succumbed to Qian Renxue's "authority" and took the lead.
Her delicate hands wrapped around Lin Feng from behind, gently caressing his chest, her touch as soft as silk.
Her proud figure pressed lightly against Lin Feng's back, bringing a tender sensation.
"Mmm—"
Lin Feng's heart raced, accelerating the refinement of the whale glue.
The amount of whale glue wasn't excessive, so he could still maintain his clarity, but the sensation was undeniably uncomfortable.
His flushed cheeks took on an even more unusual hue.
Qian Renxue took a deep breath and excitedly leaned in, touching Lin Feng's cheek.
Unlike usual, the moment they made contact, both clearly felt a jolt, as if an electric current had passed between them.
Wow!—
Qian Renxue's eyes sparkled, as if she had discovered something incredibly interesting.
This feeling was vague and ambiguous, yet undeniably real, stirring a sense of curiosity within her.
No wonder the nobles treasured this stuff—it really was fascinating.
Qian Renxue's eyes curved into a smile, her slender legs naturally crossing over Lin Feng's lap.
"If you're feeling uncomfortable, Xiao Feng, you can touch me too~"
Hey, what are you doing!?
How could I possibly succumb to such temptation? A true man stands tall and unyielding, unafraid of temptation!
"Mmm—"
His slightly feverish palm brushed against the smooth, slender legs.
Lin Feng suddenly felt a sense of calm wash over him.
What is a true man? One who can bend and stretch, that's a true man!
"Xiao Feng?"
"Hmm?"
Ling Yuan, resting her head on Lin Feng's shoulder, moved slightly, her lips parting:
"That plan fell through. Xiao Xue knew you were eavesdropping that day."
Lin Feng's hand paused mid-motion. Even with his thick skin, he felt a twinge of shame.
Qian Renxue swayed her legs, signaling Lin Feng not to stop.
She said nonchalantly:
"I knew the moment I saw you holding hands that day. Xiao Feng, Xiao Feng, I'm the one who knows you best in this world.
Did you really think you could hide it from me? No way!"
"Are you feeling smug now? Having won over both Sister Ling Yuan and me, you must be over the moon, right?
You even thought of teaming up with Sister Ling Yuan to prank me. It seems you don't understand at all—Sister Ling Yuan is mine!"
Lin Feng: ...
"Alright, how do you plan to punish me?"
Qian Renxue giggled, glancing at Lin Feng's slightly awkward and unnatural posture, her face flushed.
"I want you to say, right now, that you like Sister Ling Yuan."
That's it?
"I like Ling Yuan, and I like you too, Xiao Xue."
"Hmph, you big flirt."
Qian Renxue arched one foot and placed it on Lin Feng's abdomen, her crystal-clear toes playfully punishing him.
Ling Yuan's pretty face was also flushed, their blushes even more intense than Lin Feng's from the whale glue.
They were clearly inexperienced but loved to play.
So, why are you rewarding me?
Lin Feng was utterly confused, completely unable to understand what these two were thinking.
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After seeing Qian Renxue and Ling Yuan off, Lin Feng let out a long sigh of relief.
It seemed Qian Renxue had fully accepted Ling Yuan, and he no longer needed to worry about any issues between them.
If they could team up to "torture" him, there couldn't be any lingering resentment.
"Martial soul defects, huh?"
Lin Feng stroked his chin.
"Perhaps it's similar to the limitations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda?
Only by evolving the martial soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda can one attach nine soul rings. Otherwise, one is forever stuck at level 79, a Soul Sage."
Lin Feng's brows furrowed slightly. If that were the case, giving the Beautiful Silk Tulip to the Ye family would add an extra layer of difficulty in subduing the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda sect in the future.
"I need to see for myself.
Xiao Xue's disguise has been in place for a while now. In a little more time, Sister Ling Yuan and I can leave.
When that happens, I'll need to visit the Nine-Heart Begonia family to personally experience the marvels of their martial soul.
If there's truly no other way, then I'll consider the immortal herbs."
Lin Feng had another theory: the Nine-Heart Begonia and the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda were martial souls restricted by the laws of heaven and earth.
The complete forms of these two martial souls were incredibly powerful. If they were allowed to proliferate and spread, they would undoubtedly overshadow all other support-type martial souls.
Or perhaps...
Was the will of the Douluo Star suppressing this?
After all, if there were too many possessors of these martial souls, the survival rate of human soul masters would skyrocket.
For the balance of the entire continent, this would be detrimental.
Lin Feng's eyes gleamed. If that were the case, wouldn't he have to bear this karma and eventually repay the will of the world?
Hmm...
Lin Feng pondered for a moment. It wasn't entirely unacceptable. His "Innate Soul Evolution Art" had already transcended the limitations of the current soul master system.
Once he could self-generate soul rings in the future, he would inevitably stand in opposition to the divine realm. This was unavoidable from the moment he began researching the technique.
Helping the will of the world would just be a side benefit.
So...
Does this mean he's taken on the task that Huo Yuhao would have undertaken ten thousand years later?
"Xiao Feng, it's time to make dinner. I want grilled fish today."
Qian Renxue entered the secret chamber, yawning.
"Grilled fish... Alright, no problem."
Lin Feng's expression turned slightly strange for a moment before he accepted the request.
Living in the secret chamber and the Crown Prince's residence day after day, life had become somewhat monotonous.
Three months later.
On this morning, Lin Feng and Ling Yuan strolled through the streets of Heaven Dou City.
"Is this the first time we've walked together like this?"
Ling Yuan clung to Lin Feng's arm, pressing her body close to his as they walked, a slight smile on her lips.
After eating the remaining fish balls that Ling Yuan had declined, Lin Feng casually replied:
"There will be many more days like this. We'll come often."
"Mmm~"
Ling Yuan closed her eyes, lightly sniffing the youthful scent in the air, fresh like green leaves and warm like the gentle sun.
Having consumed immortal herbs and whale glue, and nourished by the innate treasure pearl and soul veins, Lin Feng's growth had been rapid.
Now, his height was on par with Ling Yuan's, if not slightly taller.
The lines of his face were more defined, his eyes bright and lively, and his lips curved into a sunny smile.
A handsome young man and a beautiful woman, walking side by side.
Along the way, countless teeth-gritting sounds could be heard in the shadows.
Ling Yuan secretly smiled at this.
"Shall we buy some clothes?"
Ling Yuan nodded, teasing Lin Feng:
"Do you want to pick for me?"
"Of course. I actually have quite a bit of knowledge about fashion."
Lin Feng spoke with a straight face, spouting nonsense.
"Giggle."
Ling Yuan rolled her eyes at Lin Feng and pulled him into a shop.
Just then, a clear voice called out:
"Ling Yuan?! You're here too?!"
Hearing this voice, Ling Yuan's body stiffened, and the smile on her face froze.