Douluo: Poisonous Tongue, Loves Telling the Truth

Recalling his behavior at the time...

"Xia Ran, why don't we bring Xiao Wu along!"

[Detected an increase in Xiao Wu's favorability. System quest issued: raise Xiao Wu's favorability to 100%. Completion will grant a "generous" reward.]

[Xiao Wu's current favorability toward the host: 5%]

As Zhu Zhuqing's voice faded, the system notification echoed in Xia Ran's mind.

Unlike the previous two quests generated by Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, the system had specifically emphasized the word "generous" this time.

Just as Xia Ran had guessed, since Xiao Wu was the heroine of this world, the reward for completing the favorability system quest would certainly be more than just a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

While he was pondering the contents of the reward, a voice suddenly came from behind him.

"I'm talking to you! Are we bringing Xiao Wu or not!"

Xia Ran turned around, meeting Zhu Zhuqing's somewhat reluctant gaze.

Seeing the girl like this, he couldn't help but find it amusing.

She was clearly very unwilling, yet she still insisted on putting on a facade of generosity.

However, the system quest had already been triggered, and it would truly pain him to give it up...

"Xia Ran, please! I promise I won't disturb you two, really."

"I truly have nowhere else to go. Please, have some mercy and take pity on me~"

Xiao Wu suddenly switched to acting spoiled, which gave Xia Ran a start. Zhu Zhuqing was right there; this girl really didn't know how to read the room.

"Ask Zhu Zhuqing, don't ask me. I don't know anything."

Leaving those words behind, Xia Ran immediately activated his second soul skill and leaped onto a tree trunk on the opposite side.

He left the two women behind; he had no intention of getting involved in this Asura field.

Now that he had confirmed his relationship with Zhu Zhuqing, it would be best if Xiao Wu followed along so he could raise her favorability, but if she didn't, he would just have to work harder at his cultivation for a few more years.

Seeing Xia Ran flee, Zhu Zhuqing stomped her feet in anger, her purple cat ears swaying gently, looking quite adorable.

After a long while, it was unclear how the two women had negotiated, but in the end, Zhu Zhuqing was holding Xiao Wu's hand as they found Xia Ran.

Xia Ran glanced at them, his face devoid of any extra expression.

Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, looked rather pouty the entire way.

By evening, the three arrived at an inn, intending to take a short rest.

Xia Ran's plan was to head to the Sunset Forest to hunt for his fifth soul ring, and while he was at it, see if he could sneak into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

With the blessing of two soul bones, he was confident he could survive in the hands of Dugu Bo, and besides, the two didn't necessarily have to be at each other's throats.

The front desk attendant saw the guests arriving and greeted them enthusiastically.

Xia Ran scanned the two women, then turned and said indifferently.

"Open two rooms, and send up some food and two tubs of bathwater."

"Right away, the three of you, follow me."

The attendant echoed, guiding the three toward the upper floors.

There were two identical rooms, both with large beds.

Xia Ran and Zhu Zhuqing shared one room, while Xiao Wu had her own.

Although Zhu Zhuqing's expression was somewhat shy, she did not refuse the proposal.

Before long, two attendants delivered the bathwater to the rooms, not forgetting to close the door as they left.

"Did you see that woman? She was so well-endowed..."

"And look at that waist, tsk tsk..."

As soul masters, their spiritual power was far superior to ordinary people, so the discussion outside the door could not escape their ears.

The corners of Xia Ran's mouth curled up, revealing a wicked, mischievous smile.

"Hear that? They're talking about you!"

As he spoke, he flashed in front of Zhu Zhuqing, grabbed her wrists, and pressed her onto the large round bed.

Whether it was due to the attendants' comments or Xia Ran's aggressive move, a blush quickly spread across the girl's face. Her eyes held a hint of shyness and nervousness, and her eyelashes trembled slightly, like a nimble butterfly.

"Why did you agree to let Xiao Wu come along?"

Due to her rapid breathing, Zhu Zhuqing's voice trembled, but her gaze remained stubbornly fixed on Xia Ran.

This time, Xia Ran did not evade; instead, he looked firmly into her purple eyes and said slowly.

"I only dared to do it because I had your permission..."

The sentence seemed to answer nothing, but in reality, it had already made his attitude clear.

He cupped the girl's cheeks and, under her scrutinizing gaze, kissed her forcefully.

It was just as overbearing as the last time.

The person beneath him seemed a bit angry at first, still putting up a struggle.

But gradually, the familiar sensation made her sink into it once more, and her body relaxed of its own accord.

Her fair, slender arms wrapped around his neck...

After a long while, the barrier dissipated.

Xia Ran carried Zhu Zhuqing into the bathroom, and the two of them lay together in the large bathtub.

Zhu Zhuqing enjoyed the sense of relaxation brought by being enveloped in the warm water, lying quietly against Xia Ran's back, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of melancholy.

Her slightly flushed skin made her look even more delicate and charming, with a few strands of hair sticking to her cheeks and the side of her neck. Her usual cold and aloof image had vanished completely, leaving only the alluring charm that follows intense passion.

"Are you really planning to let Xiao Wu come with us..."

Setting aside her status in the outside world, she was now just a young girl deeply in love.

With Xiao Wu following them now, it was inevitable that she would develop feelings for Xia Ran.

Allowing her to stay by their side was no different from handing Xia Ran over to someone else.

Yet, coming from a royal background, she also knew that on the entire Douluo Continent, strength was supreme, and the strong would always remain strong.

Given Xia Ran's strength, he would surely encounter more outstanding women than her in the future.

Besides, when it came down to it, it was Xia Ran who had saved her with a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, and she had been the one to initiate things afterward...

Thinking of this, a sense of unease grew in her heart.

"Well, she still has to pass your test first."

Xia Ran gently took hold of the fair hands the young girl had wrapped around his waist, his fingers stroking her smooth skin, his tone extremely gentle.

He had been thinking about this problem all day, wondering how he should face Zhu Zhuqing.

With the system by his side, it was inevitable that Xia Ran would have interactions with other women, and if he didn't handle things well, a rift would form between them.

He was not a heartless person; he couldn't just ignore her feelings.

But after thinking it over, there was no particularly good solution.

After all, to love someone is to want to possess them entirely.

Now that Zhu Zhuqing had brought up the issue again, he could only try to get her to accept it as much as possible.

"I promise you, as long as you don't agree to it in the future, I won't accept anyone else."

"You will always be the woman I love the most!"

He slowly placed the girl's fair hands over his chest, trying to make her feel the sincerity in his words.

"Xia Ran..."

Zhu Zhuqing held him tightly, as if she wanted to merge him into her own body.

She knew that this was the greatest respect Xia Ran could possibly give her.

"No one can be accepted unless you agree to it."

Even though the final outcome hadn't changed, his response and attitude at least gave her a sense of security.

In all fairness, Xia Ran had truly treated her well enough; who else would give away a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone just like that?

Moreover, he had helped her improve her strength, obtain soul rings, and acquire an external soul bone long before this.

Presumably, even true family members wouldn't be as generous as Xia Ran.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhuqing slowly shifted her body to face Xia Ran...

The next day.

Xiao Wu was woken up by the waiter's knocking. Covered by her quilt, her expression was one of extreme impatience.

The hotel bathroom was separated from the other room by only a wall, and it wasn't a particularly soundproof one at that.

Usually, whenever Xia Ran was alone with Zhu Zhuqing, he would deploy a barrier using his second martial soul.

But last night in the bathroom, the range of Xia Ran's barrier had been a bit too wide, and it had actually enveloped Xiao Wu through the wall.

This meant that while the barrier was soundproof, it only blocked out the sounds of others.

All night long, Xiao Wu had tried her best to cover her ears with her quilt and pillows, but her rabbit ears were too long to be covered at all...

She had barely managed to survive until the two of them finished, and just as she had fallen asleep, she was woken up by the knocking again!

"Guest, the two people downstairs asked me to tell you to come down for breakfast..."

As soon as the waiter opened the door, he saw the heavy dark circles under Xiao Wu's eyes and her extremely impatient expression, making him speak with a cautious tone.

At the same time, he couldn't help but wonder what the three of them had gone through last night!

Being scrutinized by the waiter's gaze, Xiao Wu's emotions completely erupted!