Kill Zhao Wuji! Shy Qian Renxue: Just this once, next time no... no more!

Under the terrifying Gravity Squeeze of Zhao Wuji, Qian Renxue's body flew uncontrollably toward his fist.

She was already at her wit's end; if she were pulled in like this, she would inevitably be injured by his punch.

"Qian Renxue!"

Lin Ye did not hesitate for a second. He stopped resisting the gravity and used it to propel himself toward Qian Renxue at top speed.

"Lin Ye, what are you doing? Don't come over! I can still take this punch!" Qian Renxue cried out in panic.

As a Soul King, she might only be injured by a Violent Fist from a Soul Saint using his Martial Soul True Body, but Lin Ye was only a Soul Ancestor; he would likely be critically wounded by such a blow.

"You protected me once just now, so it's my turn to protect you!"

Lin Ye stood in front of Qian Renxue without hesitation, once again using his Bright Dragon Wings to defend.

"Trying to play the hero, are you? You'd better have the ability to back it up, kid! I'm going to cripple you with this punch!"

Zhao Wuji's expression was vicious as he unleashed his punch with a violent roar.

Bang!

The Bright Dragon Wings were blasted open once again, and the heavy fist was about to slam into Lin Ye's chest.

Lin Ye completely abandoned his defense, and in that split second, he thrust his sword forward.

Trading blows? This kid is insane! Isn't he afraid of being killed by my punch?! Zhao Wuji panicked.

Bang!

Squelch!

Almost simultaneously, Zhao Wuji's fist slammed heavily into Lin Ye's body.

Lin Ye's sword pierced through Zhao Wuji's shoulder.

Lin Ye and Qian Renxue were sent flying backward one after the other, while Zhao Wuji was heavily wounded on the spot.

Squelch.

"Urgh..." Lin Ye spat out a mouthful of blood, nearly losing his footing.

Qian Renxue held Lin Ye from behind, her face filled with heartache. "You idiot! Why did you block it for me? I could have taken it myself!"

"I have the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone; I'm durable and can recover instantly. Can you?" Lin Ye said, his face pale.

"I..."

"After that sword strike, Zhao Wuji is already severely wounded. It's time to finish him off!" Lin Ye's weak voice was laced with intense killing intent.

"Kid! You may have wounded me with that sword, but you're in no condition to fight anymore. Let's see how you block this move now!"

Zhao Wuji's killing intent flared as his sixth soul ring rose. "Sixth Soul Skill: Vajra Bear Annihilation!!"

"All of you, go to hell!!"

"Roar!!"

Zhao Wuji transformed completely into a giant golden bear, charging forward with unstoppable force.

"Qian Renxue, hold him off! I'll deliver the killing blow!"

"Right!" Qian Renxue gritted her teeth and unleashed the full power of her Holy Sword at once.

"Holy Sword!!"

The sword in her hand grew to an immense size, over ten meters long. Qian Renxue raised the Holy Sword above her head with both hands and slashed down at the giant bear-form Zhao Wuji!

Bang! Boom!

The two forces collided.

"Hahaha! Let's see how long you can hold out!!" Zhao Wuji laughed wildly, suppressing the power of the Holy Sword bit by bit.

"Zhao Wuji! It's time to send you to your grave!"

Lin Ye activated his Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone skill: "Wildfires never die, they grow again with the spring breeze!"

A powerful aura of life surged from Lin Ye. The terrifying recovery ability mended all his wounds, and in an instant, he was back to peak vitality.

"How is this possible! The kid's injuries are completely healed! What level of soul bone skill is this? To have such a terrifying recovery ability!!" Zhao Wuji was struck with terror.

"Fourth Soul Skill: Angel Descent!"

Angel wings sprouted from his back, and Lin Ye transformed into a holy angel, soaring into the sky.

"Zhao Wuji! Die!!!"

The angelic Lin Ye slashed down fiercely with his sword.

"No!! This is bad!!" The sensation of death enveloped him. Zhao Wuji's face was filled with despair; the Holy Sword had him pinned, leaving him no room to dodge.

"No! Wait! Kid!"

"Wait? You've run out of chances! Die!"

"Ahhhhhh!~"

Squelch.

Bang! Boom!

Zhao Wuji let out a final, miserable shriek as Lin Ye's Ground Slash instantly cleaved him in two!

Slain on the spot!

[Sin of Judgment, complete.]

[Third Angel Trial, Seven Sins of Angel Judgment, only the final sin remains: Sin of Betrayal.]

"Hoo!" Lin Ye panted slightly as he glanced at the thoroughly dead Zhao Wuji.

Although the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone could heal his wounds, it could not restore his soul power; after unleashing that fourth soul skill, his reserves were severely depleted.

"Lin Ye, are you alright?" Qian Renxue stepped forward, asking with concern.

"I'm fine, just a bit drained of soul power. You aren't hurt, are you?" Lin Ye asked.

"Just some minor injuries, nothing to worry about." Qian Renxue shook her head, marveling at Lin Ye's soul bone skill: "That 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor soul bone skill is truly terrifying. Zhao Wuji's punch earlier must have damaged your internal organs, yet you recovered in an instant."

"Heh, it is a 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor soul bone skill after all; such recovery is only natural."

Recalling the scene of Lin Ye stepping in to take that punch for her, Qian Renxue felt a warmth in her heart, and a sense of surprise.

She was surprised that seeing Lin Ye cough up blood and suffer such heavy injuries had caused her to feel so worried and pained.

When exactly did I... start caring about him this much?

Qian Renxue asked herself inwardly.

Her gaze fell once more upon the handsome youth, her tone softening significantly: "Thank you for just now."

"Even though I have the Blue Silver Emperor's recovery skill, that punch really took it out of me! Are you really going to brush me off with just a 'thank you'?" Lin Ye teased.

"Then... then what else do you want!~"

Lin Ye chuckled and pointed to his cheek: "Well, give me a kiss to show your appreciation."

"Get lost!"

Qian Renxue's face flushed red instantly, and she said with a touch of shyness: "You... you're dreaming~! I... I don't want to!~"

She had kissed Lin Ye once before.

But that was when Lin Ye was only seven, and in Qian Renxue's eyes, he was still just a child. Now, Lin Ye was nearly nine and stood at 1.6 meters tall; in the precocious world of the Douluo Continent, he was no longer a child.

He was fast approaching the age of adolescence.

It was an age where one had to consider the boundaries between men and women.

Qian Renxue was shy, and she couldn't just kiss him whenever she pleased.

"Your gratitude lacks sincerity, then. Forget it, forget it." Lin Ye shrugged indifferently.

He had only been joking anyway, so he withdrew his power and prepared to leave: "Let's go, we need to find a place to rest."

"Hey! Wait up!"

Behind him, Qian Renxue called out.

"What is it?" Lin Ye turned around.

At that moment, Qian Renxue's lips pressed forward, planting a shy kiss on the side of Lin Ye's face.

Muah~

Lin Ye was stunned.

He hadn't expected Qian Renxue to actually kiss him...

She said with a blushing face: "Just... just this once, don't ask for it again next time!"

"Let's... let's go, find a hotel to rest."

Is she shy... Lin Ye didn't know why, but his heart began to race. He snapped back to reality: "Oh, right, let's go."

The two left the scene.

It was quite late by now.

They checked several hotels only to find they were fully booked, and by the time they reached the fifth hotel.

There was only one room left.

"I'm sorry, young master, miss, our hotel only has one standard room remaining."