Enchantment Beneath the Moon

Humans always view infants through a beautiful lens. ╰☆☆ ☆☆╮

Especially when the cub is exquisitely beautiful and adorable, like a perfect piece of porcelain sculpted by a master craftsman, one's affection will overflow from the depths of one's heart.

Looking at the adorable little one in Ling Yi's arms, Gu Rong, whose personality was known for its cunning and unpredictability, suddenly felt a surge of maternal affection and an urge to protect the little one in front of him.

With a thought in mind, a genuinely kind smile appeared on Gu Rong's face. However, the smile seemed strangely odd because of his sunken eyes and skeletal, withered face.

Just then, Dugu Bo and Chen Xin, who had been bickering, stopped arguing and stepped forward in unison, pushing Gu Rong behind them on either side and standing side by side in front of Ling Yi, gazing longingly at the little guy sleeping soundly with a sweet smile.

Seeing this, Ling Yi stopped teasing and instead handed the little guy in his arms to Dugu Bo.

After all, he is the little girl's own grandfather, so it is only natural for him to hold his own granddaughter.

Chen Xin, who had just been teasing Dugu Bo, didn't say anything. He just stretched his neck, and his originally sharp eyes now held a complex mix of curiosity, joy, blessing, and resentment as he stared intently at the little guy's fair and tender face.

Behind him, Gu Rong, who had been pushed aside by Dugu Bo and Chen Xin, was not annoyed. He simply stood up straight, and his towering 2.5-meter height allowed him to easily look down over their heads and continue to admire the little guy's adorable sleeping face.

After handing the little one over to Dugu Bo, Ling Yi turned and said a few words to Dugu Xin and his wife, and left the Dugu Clan mansion with the couple seeing him off.

Strolling through the streets of Lingyun City, one is greeted by a bustling scene of pedestrians, orderly shops and vendors, spirited patrol teams, and clean and tidy streets and greenery... everywhere is a picture of prosperity.

After walking through two streets, Ling Yi arrived at the entrance of the ' Martial Soul Research Institute '. Just as he was about to go in, he heard a clear, melodious voice. "Brother Yi—!"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Ling Yi stopped, turned around, and looked at the person who had come.

She was a beautiful young woman with blue-gray hair, eyes as clear as spring water, delicate features, and an elegant demeanor. Her silver fitted long dress was well-tailored, highlighting her exquisite figure. Her waist was slender enough to be encircled by one hand, and her breasts were snow-white, firm, and full. What was most impressive were her long, shapely legs encased in flesh-colored transparent crystal stockings, paired with silver high heels. One couldn't help but want to get closer, yet was afraid of profaning such a beauty.

At twenty-three, Tang Yuehua was in the prime of her life, possessing the most captivating appearance.

Fifteen minutes later, on the elevator that leads directly to the top of Green Cloud Mountain, Ling Yi and Tang Yuehua stood side by side, looking down at the increasingly smaller panoramic view of ' Lingyun City ' below.

As the evening glow faded on the horizon, the pale sky, tinged with light yellow and gradually turning gold, was bathed in the glow of the setting sun.

The elevator moved smoothly and swiftly, a gentle breeze brushing past her ears and ruffling Tang Yuehua's blue-gray hair.

With a gentle lift of her jade-like hand, Tang Yuehua used her slender, white pinky finger to gather her hair, her beautiful eyes turning to the figure she had been longing for beside her.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Tang Yuehua's crystal eyes reflected Ling Yi's flawless face, with long, willow-like eyebrows and eyes like stars. His black hair was tied up with a white jade crown, and he stood tall and straight like an ancient pine tree. His azure robes swayed slightly in the breeze, exuding an indescribable sense of ease and freedom.

It could be said that Ling Yi simply standing here was, in Tang Yuehua's heart, a magnificent sight that surpassed all others in the mortal world!

As a newly emerging Grandmaster sculptor in the Douluo Continent, Tang Yuehua felt an urge to pick up a sculpting knife, take out the newly purchased piece of ten-thousand-year-old warm jade from her Storage Soul Tool, and preserve the image of Ling Yi before her forever.

However, before Tang Yuehua could even begin to conceive her plan, the elevator beneath her feet had already stopped ascending, and they had arrived at the summit of Green Cloud Mountain.

Led by Ling Yi, Tang Yuehua entered the core area of ' Lingyun City '.

The moment Tang Yuehua arrived at the mountaintop, she discovered that the concentration of spiritual energy here was more than twice as high as that of Lingyun City at the foot of the mountain!

However, upon entering the City Lord’s Mansion, Tang Yuehua's beautiful eyes widened suddenly, her lips parted slightly, revealing a startled expression.

"The spiritual energy here...?!" Tang Yuehua looked at Ling Yi expectantly.

However, Ling Yi did not respond to Tang Yuehua's inquiring gaze. He simply smiled and shook his head, saying, "It's unfortunate that Erlong isn't here. She told me the other day that you two classmates haven't been able to get together since graduating from the [Heavenly Craft Academy]. It's a real pity..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yuehua's eyes dimmed, because she remembered their encounter a few years ago.

If it weren't for her second Tang Hao's conflict with Brother Yi, she could have reunited with her good friend Liu Erlong and had more interaction with Brother Yi.

Thinking this, Tang Yuehua gave a somewhat forced smile and said apologetically, "Brother Yi, speaking of that encounter five years ago, it was indeed my second brother's fault. Thank you for not holding a grudge and for going to the trouble of treating my father before..."

"It's alright~"

Ling Yi waved his hand and said calmly, "Five years ago, Lingyun City did not suffer any loss."

He paused, then added, "As for treating His Majesty Zhentian, it is merely what a Healing System Soul Master should do, and your sect has paid the corresponding consultation fee."

Ling Yi spoke calmly, but Tang Yuehua couldn't help but reveal a hint of resentment.

Ling Yi noticed the change in Tang Yuehua's expression but didn't respond. He simply gestured to her and said gently, "Let's not talk about this anymore, Miss Tang San, please."

"Brother Yi!" Tang Yuehua stood still, her eyes fixed on Ling Yi.

Ling Yi looked at Tang Yuehua's stubborn expression, a hint of surprise on his face. "What's wrong?"

"You used to..." Tang Yuehua bit her pink lips, her voice aggrieved, "You always called me Yuehua."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yi's polite and courteous smile faltered slightly, his smile vanished, and his brows furrowed gently.

Seeing this, Tang Yuehua panicked, her eyes darting around, and she whispered, "You... you're willing... that's good, I... I'm fine with anything..."

Looking at Tang Yuehua, who resembled a frightened little animal, Ling Yi suddenly smiled and said, "Alright, Yuehua."

Tang Yuehua: "..."

At that moment, Tang Yuehua's mind went blank. Ling Yi's smile and that long-lost "Yuehua" gave Tang Yuehua an indescribable joy. She felt as if she were floating on clouds, dizzy and lightheaded.

When her soul returned to her body, Tang Yuehua realized that she was sitting in a magnificent and brightly lit restaurant.

At this moment, the new moon was rising outside, the stars had not yet appeared, and the world was shrouded in darkness, but inside the house, it was as bright as day.

There's a phrase that can be described as "beauty that's pleasing to the eye."

Although Li Zhishu and Shao Xin had meticulously prepared dishes that were rare delicacies, Tang Yuehua was only focused on Ling Yi 'Ling Yi every smile and frown in front of him. Even the slightest curve of his lips was more impactful to her than the food in her mouth!

An exquisite and luxurious dinner ended with Tang Yuehua feeling lost and dejected.

Ling Clear Sky Sect personally escorted Tang Yuehua to the mansion that Haotian Sect had purchased in Lingyun City. Ling Yi waved goodbye with a flourish, leaving Tang Yuehua seemed to have just woken up from a dream, standing alone in the hazy moonlight.

As Ling Yi was walking around the street corner, a hand as white as jade reached out from the darkness, grabbed his arm, and pulled him into the alley between two houses.

Under the moonlight, Ling Yi saw the face of the person holding the jade-like hand. "Yuehua?"

Having sipped a few glasses of "Blue Silver Rice Blossom Fragrance" at the previous banquet, her face was now slightly flushed, making her appear exceptionally charming under the bright moonlight.

"Brother Yi,"

Fueled by alcohol, Tang Yuehua grabbed Ling Yi, having almost exhausted all her courage. Now, under Ling Yi's gaze, she lowered her head in embarrassment, stammering in a barely audible voice, "Our... our relationship... can... can it change?"

"Change it?" Ling Yi's lips curled into a playful smile as he asked, "What kind of relationship?"

"A confidant?" Ling Yi said, taking a step forward, while Tang Yuehua took a step back.

"Or is she a beauty?" Ling Yi stepped forward again, and Tang Yuehua retreated again.

Having retreated to a corner with nowhere left to go, Tang Yuehua's face was burning hot. The alcohol, already making her a little tipsy, caused her to choke on her words: "I... I..."

Just as she was at a loss, a warm breath suddenly rushed towards her, and a finger hooked her snow-white chin and gently lifted it up.

In Tang Yuehua's line of sight, Ling Yi's Wushuang handsome face was now less than three fingers' distance from her face!

Feeling Ling Yi's warm breath and the faint, refreshing scent of herbs mixed with a hint of alcohol, Tang Yuehua's breathing quickened and her body went limp.

Ling Yi stared down at Tang Yuehua for over ten breaths. Just as the girl was about to give in, a slight smile appeared on his lips. He leaned close to her ear and, as Tang Yuehua trembled, gently blew a breath of fragrant wine into her smooth, round ear, whispering, "Is it... the same relationship as with Erlong?"

"Snap—!"

It was as if a string called "reason" in her mind snapped in that instant. Tang Yuehua's heart pounded violently, and she felt as if she had been struck by an electric current. Her lower abdomen suddenly felt hot, and an uncontrollable feeling of incontinence surged up wildly. Her legs went weak, and she was about to fall to the ground.

At the critical moment, a flash of green light appeared in Ling Yi's right palm, and several thriving Blue Silver Grass in the corner grew rapidly, instantly transforming into a grass stool to support Tang Yuehua's body and help her sit down.

"Hehe...!"

Tang Yuehua slumped on the straw stool, breathing heavily, her eyes glazed over, her cheeks flushed.

Seeing this, Ling Yi turned around and looked at the alley entrance, where a middle-aged woman dressed in a white fitted outfit was standing.

Bai Lu, the cousin of Bai He, the patriarch of the Speed Clan, Martial Soul "Sharp-Tailed Swift" and is a level 63 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Emperor.

In terms of blood relations, the other party could also be considered Tang Yuehua's aunt.

Ling Yi stepped out of the alley. As he passed Bai Lu, he nodded slightly to the middle-aged woman, a gentle and humble smile on his face. Without saying a word, he turned and left.

Looking at Ling Yi's back and then at Tang Yuehua, who was still in a daze, Bai Lu's face showed a complex expression.

Having witnessed the entire process, she knew very well that from beginning to end, apart from hooking Tang Yuehua's chin with his finger, Ling Yi had not made any other physical contact with her.

After walking only a few steps, I saw two tall figures leaning against the pillars in front of a shop on the other side of the street corner, their piercing eyes fixed on me.

Tilting his head slightly, Ling Yi showed no intention of going up to greet them. He simply nodded to the two of them as a greeting and continued walking forward.

It is evident that the Clear Sky Sect has indeed changed its perception and attitude towards Lingyun City and Ling Yi.

If this had happened before last year's "Spirit City" title conferment ceremony, let alone the close and ambiguous relationship he had just had with Tang Yuehua in the alley, even if he had previously invited Tang Yuehua to a banquet at the City Lord’s Mansion on the Green Cloud Mountain, there would probably have been other people accompanying him.

Even if it weren't for the brothers Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, Bai Lu, as Tang Yuehua's aunt, could rightfully stay by her side.

But things are different now.

Lingyun City boasts a trade network spanning the Douluo Continent, with influence covering the entire continent. Backed by two powerful Titled Douluo, in terms of raw strength, even though it still lacks mid-level combat power, it is already comparable to the two Upper Three Sects, Clear Sky Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

In addition, Ling Yi is a 33-year-old Seven-Ring Soul Sage. In terms of talent, he is no less than Tang Clear Sky Sect, the number one genius of the Tang Hao Sect, and even Tang Xiao, the eldest son of the sect leader Tang Zhen, is inferior to him. He is basically a sure thing to become Titled Douluo in the future.

He is also one of the very few Healing System Titled Douluo in the thousands of years of the Douluo Continent.

It can be said that both Lingyun City and Ling Yi himself have great value in attracting people.

Even the Clear Sky Sect is not immune to this.

Especially after receiving news that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan intended to marry one of their elders' daughters to Ling Yi, thus facilitating a marriage alliance between the two families, the Clear Sky Sect became even more restless.

It should be noted that along with the news of the marriage alliance, what was presented to the Clear Sky Sect was the enhancement effect of the pure "Dragon Power" on the "Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon" Martial Soul bloodline.

Once the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan obtains a continuous supply of pure Dragon Power, it will mean that their descendants will continuously produce geniuses, and the clan's strength will steadily and rapidly increase!

If Lingyun City were not under the Chen Xin of the father-son duo, Seven Kill Douluo Chen Jianjun and Sword Douluo Chen Xin, the Clear Sky Sect, and even the Spirit Hall and the two great empires, would likely have first and foremost imprisoned or killed Ling Yi, completely severing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's chance to rise!

Even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan itself would probably capture Ling Yi and imprison him in the Jade Dragon Mountain Range as soon as they received the news, using him as a tool for alchemy.

However, there are no "what ifs" in this world. The reality is that Lingyun City has risen to prominence. Backed by a powerful force that no one can ignore, with enormous profits to attract various factions as bait, and with the good reputation and relationships cultivated over the years, Lingyun City has become a coveted prize that all parties are vying to win over.

Ling Yi has also become the best marriage partner in the eyes of various forces in the Douluo Continent.