The sun sank in the west, and today's matches came to an end.
But the news spread throughout Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Everyone knew a new student named Wu Xing had arrived that day.
And he'd made headlines as soon as he got to the academy, challenging Yu Tianheng, once the academy's number-one genius, to a Martial Soul contest.
The result shocked everyone. Just by unleashing his first Soul Skill, as they saw it, he had left Yu Tianheng completely unable to fight.
The matter had stirred up the entire academy, students and teachers alike. Even the three chief members of the Education Committee had come personally to inquire about it, and their regard for him had risen several notches.
After dealing with all the tedious business, Wu Xing returned to his dormitory. He had just gotten ready to lie down and open the Chat Group to chat with its members.
Suddenly, a crisp patter came from outside the door, followed by a knock. Dugu Yan's voice rang out.
"Brother Wu Xing, Yan Yan came to see you."
Her voice was sweet and pleasant, with a hint of barely perceptible anticipation.
Wu Xing had no choice but to go open the door. The moment it swung open, a bewitching figure appeared before him.
The first thing he saw was a pair of pale-green, snake-scale high heels, elegant and alluring. Unlike her usual pair, these were open-toed, showing off her smooth, delicate feet to pleasing effect.
His gaze traveled up her long, snowy legs to a scorching, minuscule miniskirt that barely covered the tops of her thighs.
Her slender, serpent-like waist showed through her gauzy nightdress, radiating temptation, while her full, proud figure brimmed with a bold, fiery allure.
Her radiant face was made up to perfection. Narrow, beautiful eyes, pale-purple lips, and pupils like a snake's all gave off a wordless, wild seductiveness.
Wu Xing's throat bobbed, and he stared, a little dazed.
In a situation like this, it was hard not to imagine a secret-room rendezvous.
Dugu Yan had naturally noticed Wu Xing's unabashed gaze as it traveled up her body. Seeing him swallow instinctively, she couldn't help feeling rather pleased with herself.
She had gone to a lot of trouble to dress up like this, waiting for him to return so she could give him a huge surprise.
The results seemed pretty good. Brother Wu Xing was staring so hard his eyes had gone glassy.
"Brother Wu Xing, aren't you going to invite Yan Yan in?" Dugu Yan asked, the corners of her mouth curling into a sly smile.
"Ahem. Come in."
Wu Xing's face reddened. He gave an awkward cough and shifted to the side.
Whether on purpose or not, Dugu Yan squeezed past him, despite there being plenty of room.
Her faint, delicate fragrance washed over him, mixed with a sweet scent all her own. Wu Xing's nose began to itch, as if something were about to spill out.
Dugu Yan paid him no mind. With light steps, she walked to the center of the room and turned around, showing off the full, alluring ensemble of her nightdress.
"Brother Wu Xing, does it look good? Yan Yan changed especially for you. You're the only one who gets to see it."
Her snake-like eyes curved into lovely crescents, and her voice was coy, with a touch of daring.
"It... looks good." Wu Xing replied mechanically.
It wasn't that his self-control was lacking. The girl before him was simply too tempting. With such beguiling charm, what man could possibly resist?
Seeing his reaction, Dugu Yan's smile grew. She sauntered toward him, one slow step at a time.
With every step, her skirt swayed, and her long legs appeared and disappeared from view. A wave of heat stirred in Wu Xing's chest.
"Then, Brother Wu Xing, do you want to feel for yourself?"
Dugu Yan's voice was soft and sweet, her eyes glistening with unconcealed boldness and affection.
Wu Xing cursed her as a little temptress in his heart, then said, "Wouldn't that be a little inappropriate?"
They hadn't even been face-to-face for a full day. If he jumped right in, wouldn't the group members label him a horny old lecher?
Not that they weren't already close to doing so, but without proof, there wasn't much they could do about it.
"What's inappropriate about it? Is it that you don't like Yan Yan this way?"
"Or do you only like older women?"
Dugu Yan feigned disappointment, a hint of grievance on her face that made him want to pull her into his arms and comfort her.
"Don't be ridiculous. That's just a rumor. How could I not like someone like you?"
Wu Xing immediately dispelled the rumor. He did prefer mature, alluring women, but that was only a preference. He liked beautiful women, period.
"Then why are you acting so unmoved, Brother Wu Xing? Do I have to make the first move?"
Dugu Yan's slender fingers traced lightly over Wu Xing's chest, moving slowly and teasingly.
To hell with it. If that made him a lecher, so be it.
With Dugu Yan practically offering herself to him, if he still didn't make a move, what kind of man would that make him?
Wu Xing caught the finger gliding across his chest and pressed it to his heart. He slipped his other arm around her slender, serpent-like waist and pulled her into his embrace with a gentle tug.
Seeing that Wu Xing had finally taken the bait, Dugu Yan felt a flicker of joy, though a shy blush appeared on her face.
She had decided to give herself to him tonight, but it was still her first time. A little nervousness was only natural.
Without hesitation, Wu Xing lowered his head and kissed her moist, pale-purple lips hard.
Dugu Yan wrapped both arms around his neck and returned his kiss.
As they kissed, they edged toward the bed, until they both toppled onto it with a heavy thump. Only then did they break apart.
"Yan Yan, are you sure you're ready? You won't regret it?"
Wu Xing's voice was a little ragged. He didn't want her acting on impulse only to regret it later.
"Brother Wu Xing, Yan Yan is ready, and she won't regret it." Dugu Yan's gaze was resolute. She had prepared herself mentally before coming over.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have dressed like this, much less taken the initiative to seduce him.
Since Dugu Yan had put it that way, what reason did Wu Xing have to hesitate? He kissed her again, and one hand began to wander, slipping into her gauzy nightdress.
But just then, Wu Xing's brow lifted slightly, and he stopped moving.
He had heard a faint sound from the courtyard outside. It wasn't that he had enough presence of mind to listen at the door in the middle of all this.
It was mainly because his enhanced physical attributes had greatly sharpened his hearing and eyesight in the Douluo World.
Dugu Yan hadn't heard anything outside. Already caught up in the moment, she noticed Wu Xing had stopped and opened her unfocused eyes. Before she could make anything out, she felt a light blow to her neck and passed out.
Just before she blacked out, she thought she saw a woman.
"What the hell are you doing?!"
Wu Xing saw a woman climb in through the window. Before he could say anything, she struck Dugu Yan on the neck, startling him badly.
The intruder was none other than Qian Renxue, who had received word from Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The moment the news reached her, she'd waited for nightfall so she could shed her disguise and come find Wu Xing.
But she hadn't expected to walk in on such a steamy scene. Seeing that they were about to tumble into bed any second, how could she possibly stay calm? She burst in through the window, then knocked Dugu Yan unconscious without a word...
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