Even Facing a Dragon, I Will Still Puff Out My Chest

"I... I'm fine."

"What on earth is this thing? Was that exploding fireball just now something I created?"

As a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong possessed a certain capacity for acceptance; in the time it took for the group to reach the outskirts of the city, she had already calmed down somewhat.

Lin Yan breathed a sigh of relief at this, then turned his gaze toward Zhu Zhuqing.

"Zhuqing, how did you figure out the ability of the Tiger Talisman back then? Teach Rongrong."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded. "Just inject your spiritual power into the talisman; there are no particularly complex steps."

Hearing this, Lin Yan handed the Dragon Talisman back to Ning Rongrong. This time, he preemptively aimed the girl's other hand toward the sky, fearing any further accidents.

Before long, Ning Rongrong finally probed the talisman's ability, and she spoke slowly.

"The talisman's ability is: Dragon Blast!"

"As long as I hold the talisman in my hand and inject soul power, I can launch an extremely powerful explosive fire attack. The more soul power I inject, the greater the power."

Lin Yan realized.

"In other words, this is an attack method with growth potential."

The three of them looked at each other, clearly shocked by this ability.

Lin Yan then continued to add.

"That strike just now could definitely rival the full-force attack of a Soul Elder."

"It seems that with the Dragon Talisman in your hands, you can fully unleash combat power that surpasses Soul Masters of the same rank."

At this, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Lin Yan with a hint of resentment.

"Why does the talisman you gave her have such strong offensive power, while the one you gave me is..."

The girl didn't finish her sentence, but Lin Yan knew what she meant.

Zhu Zhuqing had likely interpreted the Tiger Talisman as some sort of novelty item, which was understandable...

He rubbed his nose, his expression somewhat awkward as he said.

"It's complicated, but the truth is that I can't decide which abilities the talismans will have when given to someone; everything is random."

Zhu Zhuqing rolled her beautiful eyes at his words, then pouted and turned her head to the other side.

Just then, Ning Rongrong suddenly hugged Lin Yan in her excitement.

"Lin Yan, does this mean that with this talisman, I can now become a Battle Soul Master?"

Lin Yan nodded. "Yes. Although the Dragon Talisman's attack method is quite singular, it is enough for you to protect yourself on the battlefield. If applied properly, it might even play a greater role."

Listening to Lin Yan's explanation, Ning Rongrong actually burst into tears, her eyes welling up, leaving Lin Yan confused.

"Why are you crying all of a sudden?"

"I'm just too excited! I can finally become a Battle Soul Master!"

The girl burrowed into Lin Yan's embrace, leaning her body, which had gone limp from excitement, entirely against him.

Lin Yan gently stroked her hair.

"Alright, alright. Keep the talisman safe. Although no one else can use it but you, make sure you don't lose it."

"I'll find a time later to accompany you and properly test the power of the Dragon Talisman."

Ning Rongrong lifted her snow-white neck, her eyes teary as she said.

"Lin Yan, you're so good to me, wuwuwu~"

"Let's not go back to the academy tonight, okay?"

Lin Yan was stunned. "Huh? What does that have to do with going back to the academy?"

The second after he asked the question, Lin Yan vaguely guessed the answer...

Late at night.

Inside a luxury hotel in Suotuo City.

On the bed, Ning Rongrong looked curious as she leaned in toward Zhu Zhuqing.

"Zhuqing, what ability does the talisman Lin Yan gave you have?"

Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed red at the mention.

By now, the two had finished washing up and had changed into their pajamas.

One came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the other from the Star Luo Royal Family; neither was overly conservative regarding matters between men and women, and both could accept facing Lin Yan together.

So, seeing Ning Rongrong ask about the talisman's ability, Zhu Zhuqing didn't act coy and simply took the Tiger Talisman out from her storage ring.

She held it in her palm and injected a sliver of soul power. The next second...

A white light flashed and vanished, and Zhu Zhuqing, who had been wearing pajamas, suddenly split into two large cats—one white and one black.

"Wow~"

"It actually turned into two Zhuqings..."

"And, are yours really that big?"

Ning Rongrong stared at the two stark-naked Zhu Zhuqings, whose massive assets hung naturally before them, and let out an exclamation of shock, her eyes darting around, not knowing where to look.

Just then, Lin Yan emerged from the bathroom, and the maid Kitten suddenly acted as if she had found her master, pouncing from the bed straight into his arms.

"Brother Lin Yan, I'm so cold~"

"It's alright, Brother will hold you, and you won't be cold anymore."

Lin Yan curled his lips into a smile, taking the opportunity to pull the snow-skinned, pink-haired maid Kitten into his embrace.

At the same time, he fixed his gaze on the wheat-skinned, purple-haired Little Wild Cat on the bed.

"I... Lord Lin Yan~"

Although the Little Wild Cat was wicked, she had been thoroughly tamed by Lin Yan during their last encounter and was now completely submissive.

Even though she felt extremely reluctant the moment she called out "Lord Lin Yan," Lin Yan found it all the more amusing.

"You've performed well; I won't punish you for the time being."

Lin Yan smiled with a wicked charm, then turned his attention to Ning Rongrong.

"Young Miss Rongrong, are you ready?"

"You are the star of the show today, you know~"

Ning Rongrong felt both excited and shy at Lin Yan's demeanor, but having lived the life of a young miss, she puffed out her chest even when facing a giant dragon.

The young girl lifted her delicate chin, "Who... who's afraid of you! If you have the guts, then come at me."

Whether it was Lin Yan's imagination or not, he felt that every time Ning Rongrong threw a threat his way, the corners of her mouth couldn't stop curling upward.

It looked as if she were deliberately provoking him, hoping to receive rougher treatment in return.

Lin Yan laughed, and in the next second, countless Blue Silver Grass vines swarmed in, instantly binding Ning Rongrong's limbs tightly and spreading her wide.

Seeing this, the Little Wild Cat's body tensed; she was clearly recalling her own previous experiences...

She showed a hint of fear at first, but soon, as if thinking of something, a clever idea struck her, and she moved to Lin Yan's side.

"Lord Lin Yan, I can help you..."

"Oh?" Lin Yan's eyes lit up. Was the wicked-personality Zhu Zhuqing really this wicked?

Having been caught in the rain herself, she wanted to tear everyone else's umbrella to shreds! Very good...

Inside the room, Ning Rongrong, spread-eagled and restrained, watched the three of them approach step by step. Looking at her own delicate body, now devoid of any ability to resist, she couldn't help but squeeze her long, jade-like legs together.

"What... what are you doing? I won't give in, don't think I'll be afraid of you just because there are more of you."

Shadows loomed over her, and a high-pitched scream suddenly rang out into the night.

The evening breeze blew through the window into the room, bringing with it a trace of chill.

That night, the scorching heat spewed from the mouth of the Evil Fire Demon Dragon martial soul was so intense that even the tides could not extinguish it.