Though his words held little tenderness, to Liu Erlong they sounded sweeter than the most beautiful promises in the world.
When a woman was at her most vulnerable, what she needed most was often a shoulder she could lean on.
Especially when she faced a powerful man of unfathomable strength, a man who could even trample the Star Luo Empire beneath his feet.
That promise, brimming with security, instantly shattered the last line of defense in her heart.
Something she had long kept buried stirred deep within her.
Liu Erlong raised her head in a daze, her vision blurred as she looked at the young man before her.
His handsome face was marked by the confidence of someone in complete control.
Instinctively, she reached out with trembling hands and clutched the palm he had offered her.
Like a helpless little girl, she pleaded,
"You really..."
"Won't abandon me?"
Tang Yu wasted no words. He simply turned his hand over, clasped her soft, boneless fingers, and led her toward the inner courtyard.
They passed through a long corridor and went straight into a spacious, luxurious bedroom.
The door clicked softly shut behind them.
The light in the room wasn't harsh; it lent the place a suggestive, sensual atmosphere.
Tang Yu turned to the woman before him, reached out with both hands, and deftly unfastened the buttons on her tight leather outfit.
As the black leather slipped away,
a stunning, voluptuous figure was revealed in all its glory.
Beneath the neckline, her full, proud breasts made a striking sight.
Her slender waist was so narrow it seemed to fit in one hand, without an ounce of excess flesh.
The taut lines born of years of cultivation mingled with the mature fullness unique to a woman, creating an intoxicating, exquisite allure.
She was the kind of peerless beauty who could drive any man mad.
The chill in the air made Liu Erlong shudder.
Her foggy mind cleared in an instant.
As she realized her situation, a fierce sense of shame surged through her.
Her fair cheeks flushed as red as if they might bleed.
She instinctively covered her chest and retreated, her voice trembling with panic.
"No..."
"We can't do this. I'm not ready..."
Tang Yu paid no heed to her protest, which was all too much like a coy refusal.
There was no reason to turn down the feast laid right before him.
He stepped forward, his formidable strength flaring in an instant, and swept the woman into his arms.
Liu Erlong's psychological defenses crumbled.
A feeble, coquettish moan escaped her lips.
At last, she abandoned all futile resistance and closed her eyes in resignation.
Two streams of tears slipped from the corners of her eyes into her hair, though she could no longer tell whether they came from humiliation or relief.
The bed curtains fell, blocking out the light.
The temperature in the room began to rise.
Tang Yu gazed without restraint at the breathtaking sight before him.
Her long, shapely legs were pale and smooth as fine mutton-fat jade.
Her ankles were beautifully defined, and her translucent jade feet were small and delicate, tempting him to cradle them in his palm.
Her figure's allure was simply irresistible.
He didn't rush. Instead, with the air of someone admiring a work of art, he slowly savored her mature charm.
The storm passed, and all fell quiet.
Liu Erlong lay limp on the bed, utterly exhausted and unwilling to move even a finger.
Tang Yu, on the other hand, threw back the covers and rose, full of vigor.
He casually picked up the clothes beside him and put them on.
Just then, the system's mechanical prompt rang out in his mind right on schedule.
"Ding!"
"Reward One: Million-Year Supreme Divine Soul Bone—Supreme Black Ox Right Leg Bone!"
"Reward Two: Divine Weapon—God-Suppressing Jade Pendant!"
Hearing the generous rewards, Tang Yu raised an eyebrow.
A million-year divine Soul Bone was no ordinary prize.
The system soon provided a detailed explanation.
The Supreme Black Ox Right Leg Bone came with three powerful, heaven-defying skills.
The first was Gravity Divine Domain.
Once activated, it allowed absolute control over the laws of gravity within a thousand li.
It could suppress the bodies of every Soul Master on Douluo Continent, leaving enemies unable to take a single step within the domain, as if they were carrying a towering mountain on their backs.
The second was Ten Thousand Jun Divine Power.
It could gather all the gravitational force at a single point, forming a terrifying pillar of gravity.
This pillar ignored every form of defense and dealt devastating, true damage directly.
The third was Gravity Collapse.
It controlled gravity, drawing it inward and spinning it to the extreme until a miniature black hole formed.
It could absorb everything within range and crush it into nothingness, leaving not even scraps behind.
After reading the Soul Bone's description, Tang Yu was thoroughly pleased.
With this million-year right leg bone, his overall strength would surely undergo a qualitative leap.
Then he turned his attention to the second reward.
It was a jade pendant of deep emerald green, radiating a faint glow.
The God-Suppressing Jade Pendant.
Worn on the body, it not only greatly enhanced his spiritual power,
but could also unleash powerful mental attacks.
Most importantly, it could perfectly defend against every form of mental attack from others.
On Douluo Continent, spiritual power was often the hardest thing to cultivate.
With this divine weapon, his pure mental strength alone would let him crush opponents of the same level with ease.
Tang Yu reached out and summoned the God-Suppressing Jade Pendant from the system space, then tucked it away with satisfaction.
The next morning.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the window lattice and fell across the luxurious bed.
Liu Erlong slowly opened her eyes. When she shifted slightly, a tearing pain immediately shot through her.
Her brows furrowed, and a feeling of loss welled up inside her.
Looking at the unfamiliar surroundings, she was dazed for a moment.
Had she really done the right thing?
For an empty promise, she had given away the most precious thing she had—her chastity.
But then she thought of what had happened in bed the day before.
Her mature, radiant face flushed red in an instant, like a ripe apple.
That prince might have been young, but in bed he had been domineering and rough in a way she could not resist.
What made her feel even more ashamed was that
she had been horrified to discover that deep down, she actually liked the rough feeling of being conquered.
The moment that thought surfaced, Liu Erlong panicked.
No!
She absolutely wasn't that kind of wanton woman.
It had all been a moment of impulse, a decision made while despair clouded her judgment.
Enduring the discomfort, she threw back the covers and hurriedly put on the clothes that had been strewn across the floor the day before.
She pulled on the tight black leather outfit and tidied her disheveled hair.
"Phew..."
Liu Erlong took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and stepped outside.
As soon as she entered the courtyard, she ran straight into Tang Yu, who was sitting beside the stone table.