Dan Heng, Do You Want a Wife?

"Dragon God, you led the Soul Beast God in slaughtering the Divine Realm. Your crimes are heinous! Today, we gods shall pass final judgment upon you!"

A sacred yet icy voice resounded through heaven and earth.

A dark crimson figure radiated a brilliant light, as though he had become a sun. He raised a massive sword high, boundless killing intent gathering at its edge as if it could cleave the entire world apart.

Beneath the blade, amid a sea of clouds, a gigantic blood-soaked dragon appeared incomparably small as it watched the divine sword swing down in terror.

Just as the blade fell—

A cyan figure suddenly appeared before it.

It was a cool-looking man with dragon horns on his forehead. He summoned a water dragon, which crashed violently into the descending blade.

The powerful shockwave forced the dragon behind him to split into two...

As one of the silver dragons fled the battlefield in panic and looked back at that cyan figure, Gu Yuena abruptly opened her eyes.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with lingering fear.

"Who exactly was he?"

"If I could obtain his help, the glory of the soul beasts could surely be restored!"

"He carries the aura of a dragon, yet it does not originate from the Dragon God..."

Gu Yuena murmured to herself.

Who knew how many years had passed since she escaped from the Divine Realm.

Yet the figure in her heart had only grown clearer.

Gradually, she came to regard him as the lifeline for the resurgence of the soul beasts.

After all, with her strength alone, she simply could not contend against the Divine Realm.

"Bzz...!"

A ripple of spatial energy appeared.

A voice rang out.

"My lord, I have found the person you asked me to seek..."

In the Heaven Dou Empire, in Small Town nearest to the Star Dou Great Forest, Dan Heng sat quietly reading at the library's front desk. He wore a loose white-to-indigo gradient coat, and his short black hair framed his calm face.

He had come to the Douluo Continent an unknown number of years ago and had long since grown accustomed to life here.

No longer was that terrifying figure pursuing him. He had escaped the past.

He genuinely liked his current life and did not want anyone to disrupt it.

"Dan Heng, do you want a wife?"

Suddenly, a middle-aged woman appeared at the counter and asked with a smile.

Dan Heng raised his head without a flicker of emotion and shook it.

The woman before him was the library director.

Like any ordinary auntie, she was extremely enthusiastic about setting people up on blind dates.

During Dan Heng's seven years here, she had introduced him to more than a hundred women.

He had clearly refused more than once, but the director never grew tired of it.

The director clapped her hands. "Dan Heng! You'll definitely be satisfied with this blind date! Besides, the lord of our Small Town has called on everyone more than once to have more children!"

"You're so outstanding. It'd be such a waste if you didn't find a wife!"

"Come with me! You can finish reading later!"

The director grabbed Dan Heng by the arm and pulled him outside.

Dan Heng was afraid of hurting her. After all, if he truly exerted himself, let alone a middle-aged woman, he could lift the entire Small Town!

As he followed the director away, Dan Heng thought that once he met the woman, he would just refuse her outright.

Outside a private room in a restaurant near the library.

Dan Heng paused slightly and said to the director, "Director, isn't this the most expensive restaurant in town?"

As the library's administrator, Dan Heng earned one Gold Soul Coin per month. He could not afford to dine here.

The director smiled broadly. "Oh, the young lady is treating us!"

As she spoke, the director pushed open the door.

Inside the private room, a young girl stood by the window. Hearing the sound, she turned around.

Her fair skin was slightly pale, and a flash of delight passed through her purple eyes.

Her silver hair draped down her back all the way to her ankles. Not only was it smooth and soft, it also possessed a texture like silver crystal.

Her beauty was impossible to describe with words. No portrayal could do justice to her peerless face.

Simply standing there, she had already become an exquisite painting.

"???" Dan Heng frowned slightly. Though he was aloof by nature, he was not ignorant of society.

How could a woman this beautiful appear in Small Town?

And how could someone possibly introduce her for a blind date?

"Dan Heng, are you stunned? She's from a big city. Her name is Gu Yuena. Have a good chat. Miss Gu, please bear with him. Dan Heng is a good kid, he's just a little quiet."

The director introduced them briefly, then pressed Dan Heng into a chair.

She promptly turned and left, closing the door behind her.

"..." Dan Heng's lips twitched slightly.

Gu Yuena was examining him. As an exceptionally beautiful young girl, even staring at someone did not inspire any displeasure.

Dan Heng admired her beauty, but his heart remained calm. He said bluntly, "Sorry, I have no intention of taking a wife..."

Gu Yuena smiled faintly at his words, sat across from Dan Heng, and a hint of amusement appeared in her eyes.

"Is it because I'm not pretty?"

"No."

"Then what concerns do you have? To be honest, I'm very satisfied with you..." Gu Yuena's lips curled slightly as she looked at Dan Heng with bold, burning eyes.

This elf-like girl's eyes reflected Dan Heng's face.

"..."

Dan Heng froze at the sight. For some reason, he felt like a small beast that had been targeted.

This feeling... was very similar to Blade's pure killing intent, yet not quite the same.

Out of basic courtesy, Dan Heng would not simply turn around and leave. "I... I use all my wages to buy books. I don't have any extra money to marry a wife..."

"I don't need your money. I only want you."

Gu Yuena rested her chin on her hand, her eyes curving into crescents.

"???"

"My current house is only large enough for one person, and I don't have the money to buy a new one."

Dan Heng added.

Gu Yuena frowned slightly and sighed.

Seeing that, Dan Heng breathed a sigh of relief and was about to stand and take his leave.

"Since we would be husband and wife, naturally we would share a bed. There's no difference between one person and two. Besides, I can buy an estate for our marital home."

Gu Yuena said with a smile.

"!!!" Dan Heng finally believed it. This woman really was after his "body."

No matter how discouraging his circumstances were, she clearly would not give up.

"Sorry, due to my personal disposition, I have no intention of getting married." Dan Heng said it plainly, then stood and prepared to leave.

"Your disposition? You don't want to be disturbed?"

Gu Yuena suddenly asked.

Dan Heng nodded and gave a quiet affirmative.

"So, I'm sorry, but it's impossible..."

"What if I said that if you refuse me, I'll stay here and keep pestering you?" Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes and smiled slyly.

"???" Dan Heng stared at Gu Yuena in astonishment.

How could such shameless words come from the cherry lips of this elf-like girl?

"If you agree, we can pretend to be married first. You won't need to take on any responsibilities. That way, no one else will keep bothering you. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

Dan Heng fell silent for a moment. Put that way, it did seem rather good...