By the time they arrived outside Moonlight Pavilion, night had already fallen.
"Zilong, it's so late. Are we still going outside the city to capture a soul beast?" Ye Lingling looked at the darkened sky. As a Support Soul Master, she rarely went out at night, since Support Soul Masters had no offensive power.
"Don't worry, Lingling. I'll protect you." Zhao Zilong held Ye Lingling in his arms and said softly, "Besides, dealing with a mere ten-thousand-year soul beast is easy for me."
"Mm." Ye Lingling nodded gently.
Zhao Zilong felt even more confident. He had always treated Immortal Herbs as strategic resources. Even for women he liked, he would not recklessly give them away.
He had only given Immortal Herbs to Meng Yiran and Huo Wu after taking their first times, while he had handed one to Hu Liena only after their relationship had been established. Ye Lingling was the only one he had given an Immortal Herb to before things between them had been confirmed.
But Zhao Zilong was still extremely confident that he could win Ye Lingling over. Whether in talent, strength, or looks, he stood at the very top of Douluo Continent. Winning over a somewhat aloof Ye Lingling was hardly difficult. From what had just happened, Ye Lingling clearly had a favorable impression of him as well.
"This is too slow. Lingling, let me show you the scenery from the sky!" With that, Zhao Zilong swept Ye Lingling into a princess carry. Phoenix wings then spread from his back, and he flew straight into the sky.
"Zilong..." Ye Lingling looked at Zhao Zilong as he carried her through the air, a pair of flaming wings extending from his back.
Zhao Zilong explained, "This is my second martial soul, the Ten-Headed Fire Phoenix. If you're afraid