"There's no need to trouble Teacher Chu." Ye Lingling linked arms with Dugu Yan and smiled. "We can get back on our own!"
Chu Men thought of the fight at the Light and Shadow Theater. Hearing this, he felt a little uneasy instead.
"Though Heaven Dou City is the capital, still..."
"Don't worry, Teacher Chu. Guards will escort us in secret."
Ye Lingling's voice was as gentle as ever.
Only then did Chu Men remember that the two young women before him weren't just students at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. They were bona fide nobles, too!
Ye Lingling's Nine-Heart Begonia was especially important. How could she not have people secretly protecting her?
Chu Men nodded. "In that case, let's part ways here."
"Teacher Chu, we were thinking of visiting your Soul Tool shop tomorrow afternoon. You don't mind, do you?"
Seeing Chu Men with Xiao Wu wrapped around him, Dugu Yan felt a little jealous. Gathering her courage, she asked.
Chu Men rolled his eyes and put on the look of a crooked merchant. "Two free pairs of helping hands? I couldn't ask for more! Hahaha!"
Xiao Wu, who had been sprawled across Chu Men's back and was almost asleep, snapped her eyes open at that!
She tugged his hair and muttered under her breath, "You sneaky old man, you still have to teach me tomorrow!"
Then she shot Dugu Yan a challenging look before burying her face in Chu Men's shoulder again and clinging tightly to his neck, staking her claim!
The tug made Chu Men's scalp tingle. He smiled helplessly.
"It's fine, just come by and hang out. This little girl talks a good game, but she's restless, too. If she can sit at her desk for half an hour, I'll thank my lucky stars... Ow! Easy, easy!"
"Then we'll see you tomorrow afternoon!"
The blush on Dugu Yan's face hadn't faded. She didn't dare meet Chu Men's eyes, only giving Ye Lingling's sleeve a light tug.
Ye Lingling stepped forward and bowed to Chu Men with easy grace. Her voice was soft as she said,
"Teacher Chu, sorry for the trouble."
The two turned and walked side by side into the bustling night market.
Only after they had gone some distance did Dugu Yan sneak a glance back at Chu Men. Her heart beat even faster.
Her little hand moved toward her lower abdomen of its own accord. Remembering that strange sensation, her pretty face flushed red.
Ye Lingling looked over at her, but Dugu Yan struck first.
"Lingling, you seem to really like Teacher Chu!"
"Look who's talking. I wonder who was moaning so seductively... Oh, I never knew our academy's little Jade Phosphor Snake had such a bewitching side!"
Dugu Yan flushed with embarrassment and anger. "You little brat, getting cheeky, are you? I'll make sure you get a taste of that tonight..."
"Sister Yan, I'm sorry! I surrender~"
Meanwhile,
Chu Men carried the sleeping Xiao Wu on his back and ambled toward the Star Soul Guidance Shop.
After they left the night market, the streets were quiet. Here and there, a streetlamp cast a dim yellow glow.
Xiao Wu's breath brushed warmly and ticklishly against Chu Men's neck.
Her scorpion braid dangled in front of his chest, swaying gently with each step.
Once they turned into an alley, even the streetlamps disappeared.
[Xiao Wu's sleeping so soundly!]
[Ninth hour of missing Sister Erlong.]
[Whatever happens, we've got another good show tomorrow!]
Chu Men wandered back to the Star Soul Guidance Shop. The moment he pushed open the door, he froze.
The shop lights were on. Liu Erlong lounged in the chair behind the counter, the air conditioning running and her legs propped up on the table.
Her phoenix eyes were half-closed. She looked utterly relaxed!
Liu Erlong wore a black silk dress, her long hair falling over her shoulders. On her feet were a pair of Chu Men's slippers.
When she saw Chu Men carrying Xiao Wu inside, she barely lifted her eyelids. A smile that was almost a smirk curled her lips.
"Back?"
Liu Erlong's voice was light as her gaze fell on the sleeping Xiao Wu. "Have fun at the night market?"
[High-alert warning! Sneaking out late at night, then getting caught by the wife waiting at home!]
[Sister Erlong: I've waited three hours for you, and you went off to keep another woman company! Don't say a word. Get on the burning coals!]
[The Dragon Gate Faction rejoices! Streamer, don't chicken out—make your move! Now's the time!]
"So-so!"
Chu Men laid Xiao Wu on the sofa, took off his coat, and draped it over her. Then he continued,
"The night market in Heaven Dou City is pretty lively. It's worth a visit. But what brings you here so late, ma'am?"
Liu Erlong lazily rolled her shoulders and neck, then smiled. "Your place is nice and cool!"
"You're the famous Fire Dragon Soul Saint. Are you really afraid of a little heat?"
Chu Men noticed the half-bowl of sweet mung bean drink beside Liu Erlong and took a bowl from the fridge.
Liu Erlong praised it. "This cooling Soul Tool of yours works much better than a Soul Master."
"Different things have different uses."
Chu Men slurped some mung bean drink and said casually, "Oh, right, the Fire Dragon Battle Armor is finished. Since you're here, take it back with you!"
As he spoke, he flipped his wrist and took the Fire Dragon Battle Armor from his Storage Bag, where he'd poured a great deal of effort into it!
The armor landed on the table with a dull thud.
Liu Erlong's eyes lit up at once.
She lowered her long legs from the table and stood up, walking over.
Her black silk dress swayed with her movements, outlining her firm, powerful figure!
She reached out and gently stroked the cold dragon scales, her fingertips tracing every groove in the armor. Her eyes were filled with fascination.
This armor embodied the combined efforts of numerous brilliant designers from the real world. In terms of visual impact, it was perfection!
It was imposing and powerful, exquisite and dazzling. Every edge and every curve struck straight to Liu Erlong's heart!
"It's gorgeous!" she murmured in admiration.
Chu Men could even clearly see Liu Erlong's throat bob.
The next moment, fiery red Soul Power surged across her body.
The Fire Dragon Battle Armor disassembled itself, its pieces tracing elegant arcs through the air before fitting themselves one by one against her body.
In barely any time at all, Liu Erlong was fully dressed!
The armor fit her perfectly. Its crimson scales wrapped around her like a second skin, outlining her breathtaking curves.
Her full chest, slender waist, and strong legs—framed by the Fire Dragon Battle Armor, they gave her the air of a valiant warrior while heightening her feminine allure.
She radiated a wild beauty!
The dragon-head design on her chest blazed brilliantly as Soul Power flowed into it.
It rose and fell with her breathing, as if it would burst out of the armor at any moment!
The dragon wings on her back unfolded slowly. Their sturdy frames supported a massive span, and Fire Dragon Soul Power bathed the entire room in a scorching crimson glow!
Liu Erlong lifted a hand and tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear.
Sweat dampened her temples and slid down her fair neck into the collar of her armor, leaving an enticing trail.
She slowly picked up the matching greatsword. It was heavy, but felt comfortable in her hand!
With a casual swing,
a razor-focused crimson sword aura burst through the air, instantly burning a wooden rack in the distance to ash. The tables, chairs, and decorations in its path were all destroyed, and the wall was left with a molten, flame-red gash.
Chu Men winced at the sight.
If you wanted to test the sword, fine—but why destroy my merchandise rack?
Forget it. He'd claim it from the academy's finance office tomorrow. It wasn't the first time.
[Sister Erlong is so cool!]
[That's insanely cool! I'm obsessed with this armor! This is what the Horn of Slaughter should look like!]
[Liu Erlong: So what if I wreck your shop? I'm going to wreck you, too!]
Before Chu Men could step forward and complain, Liu Erlong's dangerous, captivating smile found him first.
Her phoenix eyes, usually so imposing, now shimmered with a bewitching light.
"Feels good in my hands, Chu Men. Come spar with me!"
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