Douluo: Granted Ning Rongrong's Hand in Marriage, Rewarded with the Heaven Shading Method

"Brother Ye, there are some things I can't discuss with you in front of them. Now that we finally have the chance, come into the forest and talk with me..."

After saying that, Erming grabbed Ye Xingchen and the other person and dashed wildly toward the depths of the forest.

Seeing this from behind, Ning Rongrong could not help feeling flustered.

Instinctively diving forward, she shook her head and cried out loudly:

"Brother Ye..."

An hour later, when Ye Xingchen opened his eyes and woke up again, he found himself on a stretch of open ground.

He turned around and saw an endless green forest beneath his feet.

Not far from him was a round lake, and the familiar sight made him feel slightly uneasy.

"You're awake. Please forgive us for such an abrupt act, Brother Ye..."

Hearing Xiao Wu's voice from behind him, Ye Xingchen turned around to look. Dressed in pink, she looked utterly enchanting.

"Why did you bring me here? You clearly know them, so why put on this whole act?"

Xiao Wu shook her head, seemingly unable to put her feelings into words. She looked at Ye Xingchen and smiled.

"Besides talking with you, I'm also about to break through to level 30 and become a Soul Elder. With the two of them guarding me here, this is the safest place!"

As soon as she finished speaking, rustling came from the distant forest. Erming then descended from the sky while pounding his chest, landing atop a boulder not far away.

The lake behind him began to ripple. Then, two enormous horns emerged from the water, followed by a colossal creature with the body of a snake slowly rising into the sky.

Daming!

The Azure Ox Python!

"Welcome to our world. Sister Xiao Wu has her reasons for bringing you here, and we are also very interested in you!"

"I can smell the aura of another forest on you. Can you tell me who exactly you are?"

The towering Azure Ox Python, Daming, looked at Ye Xingchen as his vast voice rang out.

That boundless Soul Power left Ye Xingchen in a daze, but with the Heavenly Emperor Cauldron Martial Soul present, his mind quickly became clear again.

Looking at the enormous creature before him, Ye Xingchen said calmly:

"That's right. I did indeed come from the Demon Forest!"

Xiao Wu's expression changed slightly upon hearing Ye Xingchen say this.

Looking at the white-robed figure before her, she asked:

"Brother Ye, I've always had a question. Could it be that, like me, you're also a Soul Beast that transformed into human form?"

Hearing this, Ye Xingchen, with his hands behind his back, shook his head slightly. He turned to look at Xiao Wu and said calmly:

"It isn't hard to figure out your identity. As for me, I'm not a Soul Beast, so don't overthink it!"

The towering Daming shook his head slightly. Looking at the white-robed figure before him, he felt that something was off, yet he could not tell what it was.

"I can sense an extremely powerful force within you. Although you are still weak now, I can tell that you will become very powerful in the future!"

"We respect Sister Xiao Wu's choice, and we hope you can protect her in the future. Can you do that?"

At these words, Xiao Wu's face immediately flushed crimson. She looked up at Daming and Erming, then said weakly:

"Daming, Erming, what are you talking about? Is this really the time? Stop fooling around!"

Ye Xingchen, still standing with his hands behind his back, felt slightly surprised. Seeing Daming and Erming's behavior, he smiled and asked:

"Although I don't know what you're talking about, I can still sense that you have a special kind of affection for Xiao Wu!"

"But rest assured. Since Xiao Wu has chosen me, I will protect her!"

Standing above the lake, Daming nodded slightly. Looking at the white-robed figure and Xiao Wu, he said nothing more.

He immediately released a surge of Soul Ring Power. Centered on the lake, all the Soul Beasts in the surrounding forest prostrated themselves on the ground.

"Sister Xiao Wu, we won't disturb you any longer. We've set up a barrier around the area. Once you become a Soul Elder, the barrier will disperse automatically. We won't see you off then!"

After leaving those words behind, Daming plunged into the water, and there was no further movement. Erming, standing nearby, pounded his chest and ran toward the distant mountains.

Xiao Wu stood where she was, her pretty face slightly red. Looking at the white-robed figure before her, she did not know how to explain herself for a moment.

"Tell me, what exactly are you trying to do? With a barrier set up here, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave unless you become a Soul Elder, right?"

Hearing Ye Xingchen's question, Xiao Wu sighed softly. Looking at him, she smiled.

"In the world of Soul Beasts, it's very difficult to meet a man you truly like, and you are the one I like!"

"They did this to protect me. And within this barrier is the pollen of a flower called the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Flower. It can make us lose ourselves, so later..."

Seeing Xiao Wu hesitate, Ye Xingchen seemed to realize something. He turned to look around and saw pink mist rolling toward them.

Xiao Wu's face had already gradually flushed crimson after breathing in the mist.

"Why do this? I already have a wife. You're putting me in a very difficult position!"

Xiao Wu did not feel the slightest bit upset upon hearing Ye Xingchen say this.

She shook her head slightly, then took small steps over to his side. With her pretty face flushed red, she smiled and immediately nestled into his arms as she said:

"So what? I don't care about that. Besides, how could a powerful man like you possibly have only one woman?"

Hearing this, Ye Xingchen felt slightly awkward. Looking at Xiao Wu, who was lost in the pink mist, he did not know what to say for a moment.

Just as he was about to think of a way to take her away from here, the beauty in his arms began to stir. Her two fair, jade-like hands unconsciously curled around his neck.

The face pressing close to his, along with that faint orchid fragrance, made Ye Xingchen feel unbearably tormented.

"Brother Ye, it really was love at first sight for me..."

"No matter what, I want there to be something between us. Even if the road ahead is long, we should still be together, shouldn't we?"

With deep affection in her eyes, Xiao Wu slowly raised her lovely face and looked at Ye Xingchen, who was right before her, then said with a smile.

"What a sin..."

Ye Xingchen shook his head slightly, his expression calm. Looking at Xiao Wu, who had already fallen into the pink mist, he could not say much more. He slowly raised his hands and held her in his arms.

With a casual wave of his hand, the Heavenly Emperor Cauldron Martial Soul appeared above his head, transforming into a barrier that only he could see and shielding them before him.

Lowering his head to look at the peerless beauty in his arms, Ye Xingchen could not help murmuring:

"You won't regret doing this, will you?"

Unable to control her feelings, Xiao Wu smiled faintly. Looking at the white-clad figure before her, she immediately wrapped her arms tightly around him.

In an instant, everything within the cauldron changed in countless ways. It seemed full of life, as though all things were reviving and spring had arrived...

At the same time, on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Ning Rongrong, her face full of sorrow, stared at the distant forest and stood frozen in place.

Oscar, Dai Mubai, and the others behind her could only feel somewhat helpless at the sight.

Ma Hongjun, who stood at the front, sighed softly and stepped forward to persuade her.

"Sister-in-law, don't be sad. Brother Ye and Xiao Wu will be fine. Let's leave this place quickly!"

"This is not a place to linger. We need to wait somewhere else. The moment there's any news about them, we'll tell you!"

Ning Rongrong shook her head, unable to put her feelings into words. Without even looking at Ma Hongjun, she walked forward.

Seeing this, Tang San, who stood not far away, felt somewhat troubled. He immediately came before Ning Rongrong and questioned her.

"Stop being willful. Something has already happened to the two of them. Why do you have to make more trouble?"

Dai Mubai, who stood to the side with his arms folded, looked extremely displeased upon hearing this. Just as he was about to say something, Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and sneered.

"You pants-wetting coward should stop talking, alright? Xiao Wu has already disappeared, yet you still have the mood to say such things!"

"A guy like you really doesn't deserve our Sister Xiao Wu. I advise you to give up already!"

Tang San's face instantly turned crimson. Looking at the furious Zhu Zhuqing before him, he snorted lightly.

"Misfortune and fortune are unpredictable. Who can say for certain what will happen? Why wallow in self-pity here? What did we come here for? Have you all forgotten?"

"If they're fine, then Heaven is protecting them. If something has happened, none of us can do anything about it. I advise everyone to finish what they came here to do!"

After hearing Tang San say this, Zhao Wuji, who had been at a loss for words, suddenly felt rather displeased with the boy.

Whether by Shrek Academy's rules or any other consideration, they were one team. Talking about such things at a time like this was simply outrageous.

"Tang San, I won't allow you to talk like that. Haven't you noticed that something has been wrong with you lately? If you came to the Star Dou Great Forest only to find your own Soul Ring, then go ahead..."

"But let me make one thing clear: the next time you wet your pants, we won't be coming to save you. You'd better think that through!"

Hearing this, Tang San's face turned crimson again. He glanced at Teacher Zhao Wuji, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"Exactly. You were so scared you nearly wet your pants, yet you still want to go out and fool around? Don't you know who you are or what you're capable of?"

"Who knows where that sense of superiority came from? You don't even know how to start from the bottom, yet you're here putting on airs like some big shot!"

Oscar shook his head slightly, his arms folded, and mercilessly mocked Tang San before walking toward Ning Rongrong.

"Exactly. We're a team, so what are you trying to do here, tear us apart? Only you, Tang San, could do something like this. No wonder Xiao Wu doesn't like you. Even I wouldn't like someone like you!"

Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly, glanced at Tang San, then walked toward Ning Rongrong without looking back.

The mockery and ridicule from the others left Tang San standing there in embarrassment. He shook his head, his heart filled with bitterness.

After thinking it over, he still felt that Ye Xingchen had taken everything from him. Turning back to glance into the depths of the forest, a trace of killing intent appeared in his eyes.

At the same time, deep within the core of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Xiao Wu slowly opened her eyes, her pretty face flushed red. Looking at the figure lying before her, her face was filled with a happy smile.

Though exhausted, she instinctively tried to sit up, only to discover that the pain in her body left her unable to move in the slightest.

She shook her head, then rested her hand on Ye Xingchen's shoulder and asked with a smile:

"Brother Ye, how much time has passed for us already?"

Ye Xingchen, leaning against the barrier with a calm expression, shook his head slightly. He did not know how much time had passed outside.

But there was one thing he knew clearly: they had been at it for a long time inside this barrier.

Lowering his head to look at Xiao Wu's flushed face, he said with a smile:

"You should get some proper rest. In your current condition, you probably can't even walk! Don't worry. As long as we're fine, they'll be fine outside too!"

Xiao Wu nodded with a smile. Hearing Ye Xingchen say that, she finally felt at ease.

Glancing at the scenery beyond the barrier, a faint smile appeared on her face as she asked:

"Your martial soul is quite peculiar. It can actually block the view from outside, allowing us to see the world beyond while those outside cannot see the world within. This strange feeling is truly rather odd!"

"It's as if we're inside a mirror, while the people outside the mirror have no idea that we're within it!"

Unfazed, Ye Xingchen smiled, wrapped an arm around Xiao Wu's slender waist, and pulled her into his embrace.

He glanced at the lake outside and said indifferently:

"With mountains, water, and a beautiful woman, isn't this scene lovely?"

Xiao Wu's pretty face flushed crimson. She nodded slightly, then hooked her fair arms around Ye Xingchen's neck.

Breathing softly, she smiled and looked at the handsome man before her.

"As long as you're happy, that's enough. I don't have much else to say. Just being with you already makes me very happy!"

Ye Xingchen nodded calmly. Looking at the little enchantress before him, he did not know what to say for a moment, and subconsciously reached out to fiddle with her rabbit ears.

Xiao Wu immediately blushed and could not help muttering:

"Rabbit ears aren't meant to be played with like that, Brother Ye. Don't move them around; it makes me uncomfortable!"