Perhaps I Can Try Giving Him a Chance!

Le Ling pressed both hands against him as she heard him bring up getting back together again.

"I..."

This time, she realized that her heart was no longer as resolute as it had been in the Star Dou Great Forest!

Qian Daoliu could also tell that she had softened more than before. There was clearly no longer the same resistance or anger in her attitude.

He immediately pressed on and asked again, "Ling'er, you don't have to forgive me right away, but at least give us a chance to get back together, okay?"

Le Ling saw sincerity in his golden eyes.

And she remembered the things Qian Daoliu had done for her recently, especially treating her Nightmare Affliction.

Perhaps I can try giving him a chance!

Looking at him, she gave a slight nod.

The instant Qian Daoliu saw her nod, he was overwhelmed with joy.

Although Ling'er had not said she forgave him yet, at least she was willing to give him a chance to get back together.

That was already a very good development!

Seeing how delighted he looked, Le Ling reminded him, "Let me tell you, I haven't completely forgiven you."

"And I'm only agreeing to give you this chance because of what you've done for me during this time."

"I know, but no matter the reason, as long as you're willing to give me this chance, that's enough!"

As he spoke, Qian Daoliu happily lifted her entire body, wrapping her legs around his strong waist as he tipped his head back and kissed her.

Although Le Ling still felt somewhat resistant inside, she did not push him away as fiercely as before.

They went from embracing and kissing while standing to lying down on the grass by the lake.

Because Le Ling responded to him more than before, Qian Daoliu became lost in the kiss, and his desire was instantly aroused.

Le Ling noticed his reaction as well.

But just then, the image the Three-Eyed Demonic Fox had made her see when it controlled her suddenly surfaced in her mind.

At that moment, the resistance in her heart abruptly surged.

"Don't touch me!!!"

Le Ling fiercely shoved him away, her gaze instantly turning icy as she glared at him.

Qian Daoliu was stunned by her reaction at first, then guessed that she must have remembered something, which was why she had suddenly become so resistant.

"Ling'er, it's okay. Calm down first. If you don't want to, I won't force you."

He slowly reached out to comfort her.

Under the man's soothing reassurance, Le Ling gradually came back to herself, the sudden coldness in her eyes fading back into calmness.

"Ling'er, I'm sorry. I lost control for a moment just now. I promise it won't happen again. We can take things slowly from now on."

Seeing that her expression had recovered, Qian Daoliu gently pulled her into his arms.

Le Ling said nothing, merely allowing him to hold her in silence.

In truth, even she had been startled by her instinctive reaction after she came back to her senses!

It seemed that, deep down, she still harbored some resentment toward him!

Because of Le Ling's resistance just now, Qian Daoliu did not do anything else. He only let her lie in his arms as he held her from behind.

The two quietly sat by the small lake, admiring the moon together and enjoying the cool, pleasant sensation of the evening breeze brushing across their faces. It was utterly relaxing!

Gradually, the girl lying in the man's arms fell asleep.

Afraid that she would catch cold, Qian Daoliu took off his outer robe and covered her with it. His moon-gazing from before turned into watching Ling'er's sleeping face instead.

His large hand gently caressed her cheek. Smiling, he picked her up.

Golden wings spread from his back, and he carried her away from the small lake, flying toward the lantern festival street.

When he reached the entrance to the lantern-lit street, Steward Yao had already been waiting there in a carriage for quite some time.

Earlier, when Steward Yao had first arrived at the street entrance, he had seen that the area around the lantern festival street was in complete disarray, with obvious signs of a fight.

Alarmed, he guessed that something must have happened between his lord and Miss Le Ling.

He had wanted to search for them, but he was afraid that if he left and they returned, they would not be able to find him. So he could only wait at the street entrance.

Now that he saw the two of them return, Steward Yao immediately let out a sigh of relief and jumped down from the carriage to greet them.

"My lord, what happened at this lantern festival?"

"We'll talk on the way. Get in the carriage and head to the inn."

Holding the sleeping Le Ling, Qian Daoliu quickly boarded the carriage, with Steward Yao following close behind.

The carriage slowly left the lantern festival street and headed toward an inn on another street.

On the way.

Qian Daoliu roughly explained to Steward Yao what had happened at the lantern festival.

After saying that, he instructed, "Once we return to Spirit Hall, investigate the Spirit Emperor Clan and the Evil Spirit Clan on the Five Elements Continent. Also look into that Space Spirit Stone and see whether there are any related records in Spirit Hall's library."

"Additionally, personally select several capable Death Warriors. From now on, they are to secretly protect Ling'er, whether in Spirit City or even within Spirit Hall itself."

"Yes, my lord."

About twenty minutes later, the carriage stopped in front of an upscale hotel on another street.

After Steward Yao parked the carriage, Qian Daoliu carried Le Ling out. The three of them quickly entered the hotel lobby.

At that moment, Dugu Bo and his granddaughter were checking in at the front desk.

"Grandpa, isn't that the Great Offering of Spirit Hall, along with the big sister who saved me?"

Dugu Yan pointed at Qian Daoliu and the others, who were passing through the lobby toward the stairs.

Dugu Bo looked in the direction his granddaughter pointed and saw that it was indeed them.

Moreover, when he saw that the Great Offering was actually carrying that woman, acting even more intimately than before, he grew even more curious about the identity of the woman named Le Ling!

Ten minutes later.

Led by Steward Yao, Qian Daoliu carried Le Ling into their room.

"Steward Yao, buy breakfast tomorrow. We'll eat on the road. Also, head for Sunset Forest as quickly as possible tomorrow. I'm worried that more people from the Five Elements Continent may come to hunt Ling'er down, so we should obtain her soul ring as soon as possible and return to Spirit City."

If he had known from the beginning that people from the Five Elements Continent would come after Ling'er, he never would have brought her to Jiali City for the lantern festival again.

Though he wanted to relive those memories, nothing was more important than Ling'er's safety!

So what if Qian Daoliu was a level ninety-nine Peerless Douluo? He knew nothing about the strength of the Five Elements Continent.

What if the next people they sent were evenly matched with him, or even stronger? What if he could not protect Ling'er then?!

He would not allow any such possibility to happen!!

Upon hearing his master's words, Steward Yao cupped his hands. "Yes, my lord."

With that, he turned and left the room.

Qian Daoliu gently placed Le Ling on the bed. Earlier, by the small lake, he had already treated her nightmare after she fell deeply asleep.

As a result, Le Ling was sleeping exceptionally soundly now!

After bathing, the man lay down on the bed as well, pulling the sleeping girl into his arms and drifting off to sleep with her.

The next day.

Le Ling once again woke up in Qian Daoliu's arms, and she seemed to be gradually getting used to it!

Suddenly sensing something unusual beneath the covers, she blushed slightly and reached out to remove the large hand wrapped around her waist before getting up and walking into the bathroom to bathe.

Just after she entered the bathroom, Qian Daoliu opened his eyes. Remembering Ling'er's reaction just now, a faint smile curved his lips.