Douluo: Explosive King Awakens, the Demon Overlord Returns
Chapter 22

Wang Dong Wanted to Change Dorms? She Wanted to Be His Roommate!

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Although she could not surpass a monster like Lin Fan, she could surpass everyone else.

With that, she fixed Lin Fan with a burning gaze, looking utterly eager.

Wang Dong was clearly in a hurry to cultivate her Soul Power again. Even Lin Fan found it a little surprising.

"Okay, I'm coming."

Lin Fan took off his shoes, climbed onto the bed beside Wang Dong, and answered her.

He sat cross-legged and began cultivating his Soul Power. Faint ripples of Soul Power appeared around him.

Seeing that Lin Fan had already started, Wang Dong felt a flash of annoyance. But then she looked at his handsome face and thought to herself:

He didn't even wait for me! Honestly! It's enough to make me angry. But he's so handsome, I'll let it go. I need to start cultivating too.

Delighted, she settled into a comfortable position, closed her eyes, and began cultivating her Soul Power.

As the two cultivated side by side, they once again felt the Soul Power within them rise several times faster than usual.

Feeling the Soul Power stirring inside him, Lin Fan was overjoyed. At this rate, cultivating felt like riding a rocket.

Wang Dong felt the same way as the Soul Power within her surged upward.

Joy filled her. Her Soul Power at level 21 was rapidly approaching level 22.

Cultivating alongside Lin Fan made her Soul Power soar, and the whole process felt incredibly smooth.

A long while later, night had fallen and the lights outside were on. Only then did the two stop cultivating.

"This is amazing! My Soul Power Level went up by one. I'm at level 22 now."

Wang Dong beamed, then turned to Lin Fan.

"What about you, Lin Fan? What's your Soul Power Level now? Did yours go up too?!"

This is wonderful!

My Soul Power Level went up by one, just like that.

Lin Fan smiled and said,

"No. I'm still at level 38. How could I level up that fast?"

The system had only recently raised him to level 38. There was no way he could reach level 39 so soon. Even with his cultivation speed multiplied several times over, he could not advance that quickly in such a short time.

"That's a shame. I thought you'd gone up too!"

Wang Dong sighed. Then her expression changed, and she pursed her lips with a look of envy.

"But you're a monster, Lin Fan. With your Soul Power at level 38, you don't have to worry about falling behind at all."

If only I had a Soul Power Level like his. Then I wouldn't have to worry about falling behind.

"I'm nothing special! How am I a monster?"

Lin Fan said with a grin.

The system helped me level up, that's all. It's just a little powerful.

"My Soul Power is at level 22, sixteen levels below yours. If you're not a monster, what are you? I can't catch up with you, and I can't beat you either."

Wang Dong poked Lin Fan and sighed.

"Well... You might not be able to beat me, Wang Dong, but you can keep working hard. Why sigh?"

Lin Fan could not help smiling as he spoke.

"I know, but..."

Wang Dong pouted.

She hated to admit defeat. Surpassing everyone else would mean nothing if she could not surpass Lin Fan.

Cultivating with Lin Fan speeds me up. I'll overtake everyone else soon, but even that won't mean much if I still can't surpass him.

Still, Wang Dong was grateful to Lin Fan. Without him, she could never have cultivated this quickly. She said,

"Thank you, though, Lin Fan. Without you, I might not have leveled up so fast."

"You're welcome. Cultivating together sped things up for both of us."

Lin Fan answered.

If anything, he should have thanked Wang Dong. The talent the system had given him could only activate when the two of them cultivated their Soul Power together.

"Mm..."

Wang Dong lowered her head and puffed out her cheeks.

If only I could keep cultivating with Lin Fan. Then becoming a Soul Elder would be just around the corner.

Then an idea struck her. She could move into Lin Fan's dorm and become his roommate.

Then I could cultivate with him all the time, couldn't I?

I'd become a Soul Elder in no time!

Her mood changed at once. As if making up her mind, she gathered her courage, looked up at Lin Fan shyly, and stammered,

"Um... um... Lin Fan, could I move into your dorm? Could I live with you and be your roommate?"

"Huh? You want to move into my dorm and be my roommate?"

Lin Fan froze, surprise plain on his face.

He had never expected Wang Dong to ask to move into his dorm.

"Mm-hmm... Could I?!"

Wang Dong pursed her lips, her eyes full of sincerity.

She desperately wanted to cultivate with Lin Fan. Besides, he was clever and strong—and better-looking than she was.

"Well... that's..."

Lin Fan stared blankly, his eyes darting as he thought. He opened his mouth but said nothing.

"Please? Please?"

Wang Dong walked toward Lin Fan, slowly coming up to him and leaning closer. Her voice turned coaxing.

"Could I? Please?"

She wanted so badly to live with Lin Fan.

"Well..."

Lin Fan blushed and leaned back against the wall. Wang Dong was so close that only a mirror's breadth separated them; he could even hear her breathing clearly.

Wang Dong pleaded, "Please. I... I'll agree to anything you ask, as long as you let me live with you and be your roommate..."

"All right. I don't have a roommate anyway, so bring your things over."

A faint fragrance drifted from Wang Dong. Even with an unusual note mixed in, Lin Fan found it pleasant. His mouth twitched as he answered.

"Great! You agreed, then. I'll bring my things over right now."

Wang Dong's eyes lit up. She backed away excitedly, climbed off the bed, and put on her shoes.

She hurried out of the dorm, forgetting even to close the door.

What's the rush...?

Lin Fan stared blankly toward the doorway where Wang Dong had disappeared, his words coming out in a slight stammer.

Having Wang Dong as a roommate would be nice. At least they could talk, and they could cultivate together too.

That night, lights glowed from the dorm rooms along the first-floor corridor as their occupants returned.

As Wang Dong passed each door and saw the light spilling out, she was surprised so many people were back already. Huo Yuhao had probably returned too.

The door to Dorm 108 stood open, with light shining from inside, especially bright against the darkening sky.

When she entered, she saw Huo Yuhao sitting on his bed, cultivating his Soul Power.

"Wang Dong, you're back!"

Huo Yuhao heard her come in. He slowly opened his eyes, saw Wang Dong, and called out happily.

"Why didn't you tell me you were changing classes? I only heard about it from Teacher Zhou Yi."

"Mm, I forgot. We talked it over last night and went to change classes this morning, so telling you slipped my mind."

Wang Dong explained softly.

She had spent all last night and this morning thinking about changing classes. Telling anyone else had not crossed her mind, especially with that old hag Zhou Yi around.

"All right! But why did you want to change classes, Wang Dong? Why switch to Lin Fan's class too? I think Teacher Zhou Yi teaches pretty well."

Huo Yuhao asked with a smile.

He thought Teacher Zhou Yi's teaching suited him well, whether it was running laps or the other lessons.

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