You, a Boy, Have No Business Joining In!

Gu Yue was delighted: (❁´ω`❁).

My husband called me Big Sister Yue'er and said he'd do whatever I said. He's so cute.

Tang Wuling was heartbroken: (ㆀ˘･з･˘).

This was the first time Brother Yi'er had ever called someone his age Big Sister, and it was someone he'd only just met.

Tang Wuling was devastated: X﹏X.

"I consider you all friends, so I won't hide one of my little secrets from you."

Orange Douyi had been acting so mysteriously that the four of them were curious.

Tang Wuling: "Brother Yi'er, what other secrets are you keeping from me?"

Gu Yue: "Xiao Yi really loves me. I'm so happy ^_^."

Xie Xie: "What secret? Hurry up and tell us."

Yun Xiao: "Is this something I'm allowed to hear? You aren't going to kill me to keep it quiet, are you?"

Seeing how eager they all looked, Orange Douyi didn't keep them in suspense. "My Martial Soul is a special kind of dragon. At the very least, it's a true dragon. But ever since it awakened, it's been devouring my life force. If my godmother hadn't taken me to see Elder Mu, I would already be dead."

"However, whenever a Soul Master with special dragon bloodline comes near me, my life force stabilizes and even slowly increases. That's why I was holding Little Sister Ling'er's hand. She has dragon bloodline in her, and it can help my dragon bloodline!"

The four of them hadn't expected Orange Douyi to have this problem.

Gu Yue felt a pang in her heart as she remembered her wife dying in her previous life. Wasn't it because she'd given birth to the crown prince and her life force had drained away?

She hadn't expected this negative condition to persist even after they were reincarnated.

When she heard that Orange Douyi had nearly died after his Martial Soul awakened, with his life force almost drained away, her heart lurched. She was deeply worried for his safety.

Xie Xie hadn't known Orange Douyi was dealing with something like this, and he felt a desire to protect him.

Yun Xiao was astonished. He couldn't understand what kind of Martial Soul would devour its Soul Master's life force. Something like that simply shouldn't exist!

Tang Wuling had a vague suspicion, but she'd never considered that possibility. Now that Orange Douyi had brought it up, she understood. She hurriedly asked, "Brother Yi'er, what can I do to help you?"

Now that she had a chance to help Orange Douyi, how could Tang Wuling possibly give it up?

Orange Douyi said, "Little Sister Ling'er, your bloodline is a little thin. You can help me somewhat, but not enough to stabilize my life force. If Na'er were here, the two of you together could stabilize it. Unfortunately, Na'er's family found her, and I don't know when they'll come looking for us."

Tang Wuling was a little dejected.

But she didn't give up. She hurriedly asked, "Brother Yi'er, then what can I do to help you?"

"Well, I'm not really sure."

Orange Douyi's answer made Tang Wuling very sad. It was heartbreaking to know she could help Orange Douyi, but only to a limited extent.

"But I've noticed that Big Sister Yue'er and I get along really well. When I'm by her side, my life force doesn't just stabilize—it slowly increases, too. If we held hands, I imagine it would increase even more."

"But we just met, and we're a boy and a girl..."

Gu Yue was actually a little sad.

She'd thought Orange Douyi had fallen for her at first sight, which was why he called her Big Sister Yue'er. She hadn't expected this to be the reason.

And she'd noticed how important Na'er was to Orange Douyi.

That gave her a sense of urgency.

That's right. My dear Xiao Yi hasn't awakened his memories of his previous life, so he doesn't know he's actually my wife. I failed to protect him, and that's why this life has been so hard for him.

No. From now on, I'll protect my dear Xiao Yi!

Gu Yue was filled with guilt. She vowed to protect Orange Douyi.

She looked at Orange Douyi. "Xiao Yi, we're classmates. You can hold my hand whenever you want."

Gu Yue reached out and took Orange Douyi's hand.

At that moment, she sensed a change inside him.

"This is... the Dragon God Heart?"

"That's right. Only the Dragon God Heart could protect Xiao Yi."

"Otherwise, his life force would've long since vanished."

Gu Yue felt no greed whatsoever.

Although fusing with the Dragon God Heart would make her stronger quickly, it was protecting Orange Douyi's life inside him. She couldn't entertain even the slightest improper thought about it.

Besides, she'd noticed that the Dragon God Heart was very active now. Holding Orange Douyi's hand also sped up her recovery, which made her happy. The stronger she became, the more likely she would be to protect Orange Douyi!

Tang Wuling watched Gu Yue hold Orange Douyi's hand. She didn't feel the slightest bit sad, only guilty. She blamed herself for not being stronger. If she were stronger, she could help Orange Douyi!

"Thank you, Big Sister Yue'er," Orange Douyi said with a smile.

That smile stung Gu Yue. She felt deeply guilty and secretly vowed to protect Orange Douyi's smile and his life.

"Brother Orange, can I help you?" Xie Xie asked. When he saw everyone looking at him, he hurriedly added, "I mean, I seem to have some Dragon Clan bloodline, too. I don't know if it can help you."

Xie Xie had awakened the Light Dragon Dagger and the Shadow Dragon Dagger, so he had some Light Dragon and Shadow Dragon bloodline within him, though it wasn't pure.

"No."

Orange Douyi shook his head, leaving Xie Xie a little disappointed.

"Even if you can't help me, cultivating near me will help you improve," Orange Douyi said.

"Why is that?" Xie Xie had noticed the same thing yesterday, and it puzzled him.

"I'm not really sure, either. Anyone with dragon bloodline who feels hostility toward me will be suppressed, and their cultivation will slow down. But if they don't feel hostile toward me—if they respect me or have some other sentiment toward me—their cultivation speed and strength will increase," Orange Douyi said.

Yun Xiao felt envious.

Xie Xie scratched his head, still confused. "Why is that?"

Gu Yue smiled. "I've read an explanation in some ancient texts. Among the true dragons of the Dragon Clan, there are powerful Dragon Kings. These Dragon Kings can suppress or empower Dragon-type Soul Beasts, including true dragons. It seems Xiao Yi's awakened Martial Soul is one of the more powerful true dragons. Maybe it's a Dragon King Martial Soul. That would explain this situation."

Xie Xie was astonished.

"Brother Orange's Martial Soul is that powerful? Then why is he..."

"Right. There must be something wrong with his Martial Soul, so naturally he can't cultivate. He looks sickly and weak."

"Brother Orange, from now on, not only Gu Yue and Tang Wuling will protect you, I'll protect you too. We're all brothers, so don't overthink it. This is brotherly affection, the bond between us!"

Seeing the look in Gu Yue's eyes, Xie Xie hurriedly added a few more words.

Gu Yue's Martial Soul is an Elemental Master, not a dragon-type Martial Soul! Why am I afraid of her? This makes no sense. Xie Xie couldn't understand it.

Gu Yue grumbled to herself,

I've already got my hands full competing with Na'er and Tang Wuling for my husband.

What business does a boy like you have joining in?