Ling Luochen's Blunt Words

Ling Luochen spoke.

But what he said was completely different from what Dai Huabin had expected.

"Huabin, it's me... Am I not good-looking enough?"

Dai Huabin paused, turned around, and looked at Ling Luochen under the streetlight.

What's going on?

Dai Huabin's mind raced for a while, but he still couldn't process what was happening.

He had assumed Ling Luochen would ask about the Martial Soul Evolution. After all, he wasn't blind; he had seen Ling Luochen's expressions every time he and Zhu Lu unleashed their Ultimate Ice power during their two weeks of training together.

Envy, longing, and resentment.

These emotions were clearly written on Ling Luochen's face.

Ling Luochen's question turned out to be, "Does it look good?"

Dai Huabin opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

"What do you mean by that, senior?"

Ling Luochen stood there, a few strands of her black hair fluttering in the night breeze. Her expression remained indifferent, but her words carried a frankness unlike anything she usually said.

"You're surrounded by beautiful women, so you must have some thoughts about them. Zhu Lu isn't the only one in your life."

Ling Luochen paused, lowered his voice, and sounded somewhat disappointed.

Why do I always feel like you're somewhat rejecting me...?

Dai Huabin fell silent.

He truly hadn't expected Ling Luochen to ask that.

In Dai Huabin's view, Ling Luochen was an extremely rational person.

Calm, composed, and with clear goals.

Ling Luochen also figured it out: why was Zhu Lu the only person by Dai Huabin's side capable of evolving to the Ultimate Ice?

Because the opportunity to evolve into Ultimate Martial Soul is only available to those very close to Dai Huabin.

She only had one path to choose: to become one of Dai Huabin's own people.

So how does one become one of Dai Huabin's own people?

The most direct thing to do is to become Dai Huabin's woman.

Ling Luochen was certainly not a casual person, but she wasn't blind either.

Even with Zhu Lu by his side, Dai Huabin was accompanied by Xue Qingyao, Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, Cui Yajie, Bing Hanyue, and Ning Tian.

Ling Luochen didn't believe that Dai Huabin's eyes were empty and that he couldn't see the beauties in front of him.

Dai Huabin looked at Ling Luochen and said helplessly, "What you said, senior, leaves me a little unsure how to respond."

Ling Luochen did not answer, but simply stood there quietly.

A night breeze blew by again, and her hands unconsciously clasped together, her knuckles tightening slightly. A thin blush rose at the base of her ears, faintly visible in the warm light of the streetlights.

It took all her courage to say those words.

Ling Luochen is not the type of person who takes the initiative to make friends.

From childhood to adulthood, she was always the one being pursued.

Her Ice Element Martial Soul endowed her with a cool and aloof temperament. Coupled with her level 55 Soul King cultivation and status as a formal member of the Inner Academy, she was never short of admirers at the Shrek Academy.

But today, she took the initiative to speak.

It's for the Ultimate Ice, but not entirely.

Ling Luochen admitted that Dai Huabin did have something that attracted her: he was only a second-year student in the Outer Academy, yet he already possessed Soul Power of over forty levels, had the talent of Ultimate Ice, and exuded confidence and composure from the bottom of his heart.

Such a person is extremely rare, even in the entire Douluo Continent.

Moreover, Dai Huabin is also very handsome.

Ling Luochen waited for Dai Huabin's reply, her heart beating faster than usual.

She told herself that if Dai Huabin refused, she would pretend nothing had happened. At worst, she could maintain a normal classmate relationship in the team; there was no shame in that.

But if Dai Huabin agrees...

Dai Huabin was also thinking about it.

To be honest, Ling Luochen's conditions are what they are.

A level 55 control-type Soul King with Ice Element Martial Soul, she possesses an exceptionally beautiful appearance and a tall, slender figure. In terms of both looks and strength, she ranks among the top in Shrek Inner Court.

The two weren't really familiar with each other, but then again...

Dai Huabin is not exactly a gentleman.

What was his purpose in traveling through time?

Become stronger, take control of your destiny, and suppress Huo Yuhao.

Why not use the available resources in this process?

Ling Luochen wanted to get close to him, simply because she wanted the Ultimate Ice.

What would he gain if he accepted Ling Luochen?

A level 55 control-type Soul King, with ice attribute, perfectly suited to his system.

If Ling Luochen's Ice Element can be upgraded to the level of Ultimate Ice in the future, then he will have another trump card in his hand.

Instead of being coy, it's better to speak frankly.

Dai Huabin understood this point and said:

"Senior is right, everyone has a love for beauty. Senior is naturally good-looking, a real beauty. If Senior isn't a beauty, then there aren't many people in the Shrek Academy who can be called beauties."

"But I'm not familiar with my senior."

Upon hearing this, Ling Luochen loosened his clenched fingers slightly.

She looked up at Dai Huabin.

"Then why did you...?"

Because we're not familiar with each other.

Dai Huabin interrupted her.

"Senior, I have a habit of keeping my distance from people I don't know. It's not that I'm averse to them, it's just that I'm cautious."

Ling Luochen was taken aback.

This answer was better than she had expected.

At least it wasn't a rejection.

"What if... I want you to understand me?" Ling Luochen's voice was very soft.

Dai Huabin looked at her but did not answer immediately.

The streetlights cast long shadows of the two people, and the night breeze, carrying the moisture from Sea God Lake, passed between them. Ling Luochen's black hair was blown by the wind, revealing his fair neck and slightly red ear tips.

Dai Huabin sighed inwardly.

This woman is really going all out.

"Senior, I have a question for you." Dai Huabin suddenly changed the subject.

Ling Luochen nodded slightly.

"You want the Ultimate Ice, right?"

Ling Luochen's body visibly stiffened for a moment.

She neither denied nor admitted it; she simply stood there in silence.

Dai Huabin smiled:

"Senior, don't be nervous. I don't mean anything by it. I just want to confirm one thing: did you come to see me tonight because you want the Ultimate Ice, or is it for something else?"

This question is very direct and unvarnished; sometimes, a straightforward approach is best.

Ling Luochen remained silent for several seconds.

She hesitated whether to tell the truth.

If it's for the sake of the Ultimate Ice, then it seems too utilitarian and might offend Dai Huabin.

But if it's because she likes him, Ling Luochen asked herself honestly. She did have feelings for Dai Huabin, but to say it was "like" was far from enough.

Ultimately, Ling Luochen chose a compromise.

"Yes, we have them."

Dai Huabin looked at Ling Luochen without saying a word.

Ling Luochen continued:

"I do want the Ultimate Ice. But if it were just for the Ultimate Ice, I could try to trade with you. The fact that I chose this method shows... shows that I'm not entirely without feelings for you."

Dai Huabin nodded.

This answer is much more honest than a fake "I like you".

"The senior student is very honest," Dai Huabin replied.

Ling Luochen's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed it back.