Hu Liena is Mine

"Thank you, big sister!"

Sun Sheng, seeing that he could team up with Hu Liena and the others, quickly put on a show of gratitude.

He tugged at her small hand, acting coy, while sneaking a bit of a cheap thrill.

Hu Liena was usually known for her charm, but she was a woman who kept herself pure.

Aside from her brother, in all her years, this was the first time a man outside her family had held her hand.

Even though Sun Sheng was only twelve, still a little brother.

It still made her feel a bit shy, quite embarrassed.

Maybe it was because Sun Sheng was just too handsome.

When Xie Yue caught sight of this, he was taken aback.

His little sister actually didn't reject this kid.

If it had been anyone else, she'd probably have slapped them dead by now.

Strange!

Truly strange!

When Yan saw this, he was filled with envy, jealousy, and hate.

He had known Hu Liena for years, and had pursued her for just as long.

He had never even held her hand.

And now, this brat had pulled it off today.

It was infuriating.

Ding! Progress on the Hu Liena conquest mission: 10%.

Sun Sheng hadn't expected Hu Liena to not resist, and he felt a secret thrill.

Just as he was savoring the warmth from her hand, the system's prompt rang in his mind.

10%?

That fast!

Could Hu Liena actually be falling for me?

Looks like there's something to work with here.

"Big sister, your hand is so warm. Can I keep holding it?" Sun Sheng asked with a grin.

And honestly, with that smile, he really did look harmless and innocent.

"Mm."

Hu Liena, without a second thought, nodded back a little shyly.

My god?

What's going on here?

How could little sister agree to such an outrageous request?

That shouldn't be.

Could there be something mysterious about this kid that's drawn her in?

As for Yan, he had sunk into a state of extreme resentment, grinding his teeth in fury, wishing he could tear Sun Sheng apart.

This brat was getting bolder and bolder.

Ding! Progress on the Hu Liena conquest mission: 20%.

Seeing the progress double, Sun Sheng had already figured out how to quickly conquer Hu Liena.

It was to use both soft and hard tactics.

First, soften her up, then go hard, and finally take it all.

"Kid, come over to big brother. Big brother's hand is warm too."

Yan couldn't stand it anymore and walked straight over.

"No way, big brother is too scary."

Sun Sheng pretended to be frightened, gripping Hu Liena's hand tightly.

"Brother Yan, don't scare the little brother."

Seeing this, Hu Liena shielded Sun Sheng behind her like a mother protecting her cub.

It left Yan stewing in a belly full of rage.

"You little bastard, keep acting."

"Once we're in the Star Dou Great Forest, let's see how you keep it up."

What else could Yan do? He could only walk over to Xie Yue's side and sulk alone.

Sun Sheng watched, sneering inwardly.

You think you can win Hu Liena over? Dream on.

Hu Liena is mine, and no one's taking her away.

"Alright, it's getting late. Let's get moving."

Xie Yue had no idea what Hu Liena was thinking, why she was protecting this kid.

But regardless, as long as it didn't delay their mission this time, it was fine.

"Come on, little brother. We're heading into the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Soul Beasts. Big sister will definitely help you pick a suitable one."

Hu Liena shot Sun Sheng a charming smile and pulled him into the Star Dou Great Forest.

Sun Sheng's heart raced at her seductive look.

In love!

In love!

He was truly in love!

"Xie Yue, what's up with Sister Liena today? Why is she so fixated on this kid?"

"Could it be that this brat is up to something?"

Yan glared at Sun Sheng's infatuated expression, growing angrier by the second, and muttered in Xie Yue's ear.

"I'm not sure either. Maybe this kid has something special."

Xie Yue patted his shoulder with a helpless smile and followed behind.

"No way. I have to find a way to take this kid out. Sister Liena can only be mine."

The more Yan thought about it, the more unwilling he became. Murderous intent had already taken root in his heart.

"Little brother, what do you think of this hundred-year Soul Beast? So fluffy and cute."

Not long after entering the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest, Sun Sheng and his group of four encountered a three-hundred-year-old giant white rabbit. Hu Liena immediately caught it.

"Not good. Too weak."

Sun Sheng shook his head without hesitation, refusing.

He wanted a five-thousand-year Soul Beast. How could he settle for a hundred-year one?

"What about that chicken? Over five hundred years."

After releasing the giant white rabbit, Hu Liena soon caught a colorful rooster.

"No good either. Still too weak."

Sun Sheng shook his head and refused again.

Hu Liena seemed surprisingly patient. Even after two rejections, she kept her composure.

This struck Xie Yue, who knew her well, as increasingly strange.

Given his little sister's temper, forget two times.

If you refused her once, there wouldn't be a second.

Could it be that his little sister had really fallen under this kid's spell?

But that was impossible.

A twentieth-level Soul Master—how much ability could he have?

How could he possibly bewitch a forty-eighth-level Soul Ancestor?

It was completely impossible.

He'd better stay cautious.

Hu Liena's repeated odd behavior forced Xie Yue to be on high alert, watching his step.

Better safe than sorry.

Keeping an extra eye out couldn't hurt.

"Little brother, what about that big snake? That's a seven-hundred-year Mandala Snake, extremely venomous. Perfect for enhancing your staff. Who knows, it might even have a special effect."

Just as Sun Sheng's group was about to approach the inner perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest, a dark green snake over seven meters long blocked their path.

Sun Sheng was slightly stunned at the sight of the Mandala Snake.

For an ordinary tool Soul Master, this seven-hundred-year Mandala Snake was indeed an excellent choice.

After all, the Mandala Snake's venom was extremely potent. Not only did it have a paralyzing effect, but it also severely damaged nerves—one of the most terrifying poison-type Soul Beasts.

And a soul ring's skill was closely tied to the Soul Beast's traits in life.

After absorbing the soul ring, one would largely inherit the Mandala Snake's venomous properties.

No matter which tool spirit it was attached to, it would be a decent boost.

What a pity.

This Mandala Snake's age is too low. If it were over a thousand years, he might consider it.

"Little sister, this big snake is too ugly. I don't like it. Let's switch to another Soul Beast." Sun Sheng said with slight regret.

Don't!

Damn it!

I really want to punch you to death.

Who the hell do you think you are, being so picky?

When Yan heard Sun Sheng's words, rage flared in his heart.

Even Xie Yue, whose temper was usually steady, furrowed his brow at this moment.

This kid is way too hard to please.

Of course, Hu Liena was also a bit displeased.

This was already the third time her goodwill had been turned down.

"Little sister, these Soul Beasts really don't suit my staff."

"When I find one that fits, you can help me catch it, okay?"

Seeing Hu Liena's expression, Sun Sheng's acting kicked in again. He tugged her little hand and put on a coquettish act.

Xie Yue and Yan watched, feeling sick.

But honestly, a handsome young pretty boy acting spoiled like that was quite deadly.

Hu Liena saw it, and her heart instantly softened. She smiled bitterly and said, "Alright."

This scene made Yan clench his fists, his whole body trembling with rage.