Fine: I'll Let You Take Liberties Once

The moment Liu Ding saw Liu Tao, he recalled all the "hooligan" things he had done in his ignorant childhood. His gaze lingered on those waves a few more times. As Liu Tao fought in her tight-fitting outfit, the waves before her chest rolled even more fiercely with every dodge and shift.

The young bucks watching from the sidelines had their eyes gleaming like thieves, yet they put on prim, righteous airs. "Judging by the surge in Liu Tao's Soul Power when she attacks, she's probably already at the peak of Four Dings Black Tortoise. She's only one step away from breaking into the Five Dings Martial Apprentice realm."

"Exactly. Even with Liu Ji suppressing himself to the Four Dings realm, he isn't having an easy time against her. Looks like Liu Tao will win again this time."

"Go, Sister Tao!"

With a brilliant twist of her body, the waves before Liu Tao's chest surged again. The young bucks grew excited once more and cheered in unison.

Having experienced the dream of life, Liu Ding was no longer oblivious to such things. Though he was only twelve after his rebirth, adding the years before his sudden death and the time his growth had been halted in Liu Coffin, he should have been thirteen by now. His throat bobbed a few times as he thought to himself, Aside from that brutal, tomboyish temper, Liu Tao is quite a catch.

Just as Liu Ding's gaze remained on Liu Tao, a soft snort came from the girl beside him.

"Ah." Liu Ding casually withdrew his gaze and turned toward the Library Pavilion by the small corridor. "I wonder if I can borrow any useful martial arts manuals."

"No rush. Watch for a while first. It might help your practical combat. But keep your eyes honest, alright? Liu Ji is the enemy you'll have to face in the future." Zhi'er curled her lips slightly, thinking that perhaps she had chosen the wrong figure when she transformed.

This brat had taken liberties one too many times, and now his heart had grown bolder. She sighed inwardly. It was a pity that her transformation had been forcibly interrupted halfway through, and that she had been suppressed by the Six Beasts Restraint Ding Net cast by the Liu Clan. She could no longer transform back into a white fox.

While the two of them spoke softly and intimately, the two fighters in the arena sensed it at the same time. Yet the gazes they cast over were entirely different—one angry and indignant, the other utterly dazed.

Seeing Liu Ding and Liu Zhi standing so closely together, Liu Tao was seized by inexplicable fury. She abruptly closed in, and the Soul Power in her hands erupted.

When Liu Ji suddenly saw Liu Zhi enter the Martial Arts Hall with such graceful poise, he could not help but lose focus. By the time Liu Tao's fierce palm strike came at him, he finally reacted, but it was already too late. As he hurriedly dodged, his chest still took the blow.

Yet at that moment, Liu Zhi frowned slightly and turned to speak with Liu Ding. Liu Ji immediately felt as though she looked down on him. In his anger, the realm he had been suppressing suddenly broke free, and he struck back with a savage punch to Liu Tao's shoulder.

One realm was like one heaven, much less a gap of two realms. Liu Tao cried out and fell to the ground. She glared furiously at Liu Ji. She had always been indulged and humored, but today... Only when she saw the burning heat in Liu Ji's eyes as he looked at Liu Zhi did she understand what was going on.

"Let's go. No need to be jealous. Yours will grow up too. By my estimation, they'll be perfect." Seeing Zhi'er staring brightly in Liu Tao's direction, Liu Ding immediately understood the meaning in her gaze. Finding it amusing, he affectionately patted her little head. This little girl was far too precocious.

"What are you talking about?" Liu Zhi's thoughts had been exposed. Her little face flushed faintly, and she gave him a small punch in embarrassment and annoyance.

"Oh, I meant you'll grow taller when you grow up." Liu Ding broke out in a cold sweat. She had caught the hidden meaning in his words. His gaze, which had briefly rested on Liu Zhi's budding chest, shifted away without a trace. "I wonder whether the clan has any decent martial arts."

Seeing Liu Ding and Liu Zhi walking intimately toward the small corridor, Liu Tao redirected all her anger toward Liu Ding and shouted, "Stop! Is the Martial Arts Hall a place a little hooligan like you can enter?"

"What, is the Martial Arts Hall your private garden? I can't come here?" Liu Ding frowned slightly. This little Tao Tyrant felt uncomfortable all over if she did not cause him trouble for a day. Back when he had been foolish and muddleheaded, it was one thing, but now...

"Hmph, if you want to enter the Library Pavilion, first become a Soul Forging Martial Apprentice if you have the ability. Trash!" Liu Tao rose to her feet, hands on her hips, making the waves before her chest stand out even more.

"Oh, there's such a rule?" Liu Ding looked toward the clan member guarding the small corridor.

"The Martial Arts Hall does indeed have rules. On the first floor of the Library Pavilion, those in the first through third Dings of the Soul Forging Realm may browse freely. To enter the second floor, one must be a Four-Vessel Martial Apprentice." The guard was from the older generation and was not as hot-tempered as the younger ones. He tactfully said, "If Young Master Ding wishes to read them, perhaps you should ask the clan head to borrow some for you."

"If you've got the ability, become a Soul Forging Martial Apprentice and borrow them yourself. What kind of skill is using the back door?"

"Yeah! If you don't have the ability, don't come here and make a fool of yourself!"

The young bucks behind Liu Tao immediately joined in the mockery.

"Oh, so that's the rule. Uncle Cheng Lin, I'm truly sorry. I didn't know. Would it count if I tried lifting a Ding now?" Liu Ding smiled.

"Of course there's no problem with that, but the testing Dings aren't here. Why don't you go to the ancestral hall and try first?" Liu Cheng Lin meant well and was giving Liu Ding an excuse to leave.

"Hehe, why make things so troublesome? Cousin Liu Ding, which Ding do you wish to test? Shall I carry it over for you?" Liu Ji walked over with a broad smile, his face utterly serious.

A chorus of hissing breaths rose from all around. The laughter was clearly mocking Liu Ding.

"Oh, Chicken Breast is so enthusiastic. I'd be rude to refuse." Liu Ding acted as though he did not understand the meaning of the laughter around him. "But which Ding do you think I should test? One Ding, two Dings, three Dings, four Dings—they're all too light. I can lift them with one hand."

"Damn it, you loudmouthed braggart! Will you die if you don't boast?" Liu Tao was nearly driven mad with rage. "If you can lift the Fourth Soul-Forging Cauldron with one hand, then I'll... I'll..."

"Then what?" Liu Ding smiled faintly as his gaze fell upon those waves.

"Then I'll let you take liberties with me once!" What was that look? Liu Tao slapped the waves before her chest in fury and shouted, "If you can't lift the Fourth Soul-Forging Cauldron with one hand, then I'll get to take liberties with you once!"

As she spoke, she stared fiercely at a certain place on Liu Ding. Her jade-like leg involuntarily lifted a little.

The young bucks immediately felt everything beneath their waists tighten. She was too savage. If that kick landed, the pain would be unimaginable.

"Ah, big sister, I don't even have hair growing on my... mouth yet. You don't need to be so fixated on me. Seducing a minor is against the law." Liu Ding looked "shocked," deliberately pausing before the word "mouth." Anyone could understand what he meant. He was utterly shameless.

"Get lost! If you don't have the ability, don't stand here making a fool of yourself, trash!" Liu Tao was mad with rage. If not for the shadow left by this brat taking liberties with her, she would have kicked him flying long ago.

"After all, not just anyone gets the chance to take liberties with the Tao Tyrant when she willingly offers herself up." Liu Ding deliberately licked his lips, wearing a lecherous expression. "So, Chicken Breast, I'll have to trouble you to carry over the Black Tortoise Ding."

"Gladly." Liu Ji's mouth twitched. You idiotic little hooligan. Just wait to be left without descendants.