Hu Liena's gaze drifted lightly over her surroundings, and a sly smile quietly crept onto her lips.
Then she parted her red lips, her tone almost provocative.
"If you want all these men to see my body, go ahead and take me right here!"
At her words, the corner of Chen Jue's mouth twitched involuntarily, and he grumbled inwardly.
This little fox actually dared to threaten me!
Damn it...
"Uh... you win..."
Chen Jue sighed softly, a complicated emotion flashing through his eyes.
Then he looked around again, seemingly searching for something.
Seeing this, Hu Liena felt an inexplicable flicker of delight.
After all, in the seven years she had spent with him, she had never seen him get the short end of the stick!
Suddenly, she caught the barely perceptible sigh in Chen Jue's throat and mistakenly thought her Brother Chen was angry.
So she stepped lightly closer, her voice tender and coquettish.
"Brother Chen, my darling brother~ are you angry?"
Chen Jue froze slightly at her words, surprise flickering in his eyes.
His earlier movements had actually stemmed from his vigilance toward their surroundings, especially the presence of that Titan Giant Ape.
Although he had not come to cause trouble, it would be bad if he accidentally hurt Chen Jue's women!
After all, that fellow was huge and stupid, and things might go wrong...
But since the little fox said I'm angry, wouldn't I be denying her face if I wasn't?
Chen Jue adjusted his expression and gave a cold snort.
"Hmph!"
Hu Liena rubbed her chin, apparently pondering something.
She seemed to remember Rongrong telling her that if a man got angry, she should kiss him. If he was still angry, she should keep kissing him!
Kiss him until there was no more kissing.
If Chen Jue had heard that, he would definitely have given her a huge thumbs-up.
The server's top support!
Having you... is my good fortune.
Then, under everyone's astonished gazes, Hu Liena resolutely rose onto her tiptoes and gently planted a tender kiss on Chen Jue's cheek.
A faint smile unwittingly curled Chen Jue's lips.
But it vanished in an instant, replaced by an even deeper snort, as though he wanted to conceal the subtle stirrings within him.
"Don't think just one will..."
Before he could finish, Hu Liena leaned closer again.
Like a fine spring drizzle, that soft touch fell on his cheek once more, lingering and unbroken.
"Satisfied?"
Hu Liena's voice held a hint of playfulness and provocation, and a sly gleam danced in her eyes.
But a sudden development interrupted Chen Jue's response.
Ning Rongrong grumbled discontentedly, looking like a child whose candy had been stolen.
In a flash, she joined this unexpected game of "affection," her words brimming with righteous conviction.
"Nana! You may be our eldest sister, but you can't sneak a bite all by yourself. If we're eating, we're all eating together!"
Before Ning Rongrong had finished speaking, she darted forward like a graceful swallow.
The other two beauties followed close behind, unwilling to be outdone.
The four of them instantly surrounded Chen Jue with tenderness, creating a dazzling sight.
"I couldn't help it. Brother Chen was angry..."
Hu Liena sighed softly, a trace of helplessness flashing in her eyes.
At her words, Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up.
Then she exchanged a knowing glance with the other three women.
In an instant, four pairs of luscious red lips drew close together, brushing gently against Chen Jue's cheeks.
Feeling softness and moisture coming from every direction, his heart leaped with joy.
This was the best way to smooth away the sadness in his heart.
Hehe.
Watching this scene, Zhao Wuji's mouth twitched slightly.
A complicated emotion flashed through his eyes before turning into a long sigh that slipped softly from his lips.
"It's good to be young! Ah! I, Old Zhao, was just like that in my youth! Sadly, I'm old now!"
Then he silently closed his eyes and turned his head away.
Watching this scene, Tang San and the others were filled with a jumble of emotions. They exchanged glances, their eyes brimming with disbelief.
Good to be young? He's practically bringing his harem into your Shrek Academy!
And you still think it's good?
Besides...
Didn't we come out here to train?
Why does it feel like this guy came out on vacation?
Damn it!
I'm so jealous!
Heavens! Send a stronger soul beast to kill Chen Jue!
I, Tang San, am willing to trade twenty years of my life for it!
Such a vicious oath was proof enough of his unwavering determination to kill Chen Jue.
A moment later, Oscar finished absorbing the soul ring's power and sprang to his feet, his face glowing with irrepressible joy.
"Teacher Zhao, I'm a Soul Elder now!"
Oscar raised his hand proudly as he spoke.
"Not bad!"
At his words, a satisfied smile curved Zhao Wuji's lips. Approval shone in his eyes as he nodded lightly.
"Hehe!"
With Teacher Zhao's approval, Oscar grew even more pleased with himself.
He strolled lightly over to Ning Rongrong, a sly gleam in his eyes.
Feigning mystery, he leaned closer and lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of mischief and boastfulness.
"Rongrong! I've become a Soul Elder and gained my third soul skill. Want to know what it is?"
As he spoke, he arched his eyebrows, a sleazy look slipping into his eyes.
"Do you?"
His words quietly shattered Ning Rongrong's bright mood, replacing it with a cold snort at the corner of her lips.
"Hmph! Who gave you permission to call me Rongrong? Go cool off somewhere else... come talk to me when you're a Titled Douluo!"
Oscar's eyes reddened slightly at her words. Mixed feelings churned within him, but he could only silently swallow his disappointment and murmur.
"Boohoo~ I will!"
I've gotten stronger, but she still looks down on me like this!
How strong do I have to become before she'll look me in the eye?
Nearby, Tang San glanced dismissively in the direction Oscar had left, sneering inwardly.
"I will," huh...
By the time you become a Titled Douluo, she'll already have three kids...
In an instant, the ground seemed to be violently shaken by an invisible giant hand. Fierce tremors swept over them without warning, making everyone stagger, caught completely off guard.
Amid the chaos, a deafening roar rang out from the depths of the forest, shaking every inch of the air.
Chen Jue's brows instantly drew tight.
He's here!
The thought flashed through his mind. Though he remained still, he had already circulated his power throughout his body.
A surge of powerful soul power flowed from his palm, forming an invisible shield around the four women.
It deftly countered the impact of the trembling ground, allowing them to stand firmly without being affected.
Tang San and the others were not so fortunate...
They all fell to the ground!
Hearing that sound, Tang San felt both excited and panicked.
Excited: A soul beast this terrifying can definitely kill Chen Jue.
Panicked: Damn it! There go twenty years of my life!
I was joking. Surely Heaven won't mind...
Heaven: Twenty years of lifespan received...
That familiar, heart-stopping rumble struck hard at Zhao Wuji's heart. His brows knitted, and his worry was plain to see.
Without hesitation, he mobilized the immense soul power within him, spreading an invisible shield that tightly enveloped these inexperienced children.
"Titan Giant Ape!!! Everyone, be careful!"
"Steady yourselves! Everyone, stand behind me..."
"Why would the Titan Giant Ape, the King of the Forest, appear on the forest's outskirts?"
Zhao Wuji frowned, confusion and gravity flashing through his eyes.
"Get out of here! I'll hold him off! If the Titan Giant Ape sets his sights on us, we'll all be meeting our ancestors!"
With that, Zhao Wuji turned around and found a ten-meter-tall Titan Giant Ape standing before him.
The terrifying aura unique to a hundred-thousand-year soul beast struck him head-on.
"Hurry and go! Don't look back..."
Zhao Wuji's voice was urgent. Before he had finished, he spun around again, his blazing gaze sweeping over the area behind him.
Yet Tang San and Dai Mubai had already vanished from that clearing.
Well...
They aren't very strong, but they sure can run fast...
"Seventh Soul Skill-Martial Soul..."
He had intended to use this power to turn the tide, but before he could finish speaking, a force capable of toppling mountains and overturning seas crashed into him.
It was the Titan Giant Ape's merciless heavy punch, carrying destructive power that instantly sent him reeling before he finally slammed helplessly into the ground.
Amid the billowing dust, he barely managed to prop himself up, a glaring streak of crimson hanging from the corner of his mouth.
"Aren't we leaving?"
Ning Rongrong's voice was as faint as a thread, carrying a barely perceptible trace of fear.
Sensing her unease, Chen Jue gently wrapped an arm around her waist, allowing the slight trembling of her body to gradually subside.
He leaned close to her ear and whispered softly.
"It's fine. I'm here! Besides, he won't attack you!"
At his words, reassurance flashed through Ning Rongrong's eyes, and she nodded gently.
It seemed that as long as she nestled beside him, she had nothing to fear.
Still, she spoke half-jokingly.
"Do you think the Titan Giant Ape is a girl who'll be too smitten to walk when he sees you, just like that snake girl?"
Yet that was indeed what happened: the Titan Giant Ape grabbed Xiao Wu in his palm, taking Chen Jue along because he was close to her!
He really did leave Ning Rongrong untouched!
Chen Jue: *?*
Why take me?
That's not how the original story went!
"Xiao Wu!!! Brother Chen Jue!"
The three women cried out together, their voices intertwining into an anxious melody.
Hearing them, impatience flashed through the Titan Giant Ape's eyes. He slowly raised his enormous palm, as though he might unleash a world-destroying storm in the next instant.
At that critical moment, Xiao Wu whispered a few words into his ear.
Then the Titan Giant Ape slowly lowered his enormous palm, which had been poised to strike.
Turning around, he carried Xiao Wu and Chen Jue away, disappearing from everyone's sight at an unbelievable speed.
In the shadows, two figures hid amid the shifting light and darkness. They were Spirit Hall's two powerhouses-Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
"Should we act immediately and rescue the young master?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's brows were tightly furrowed. His gaze pierced the layers of trees, fixed on the sudden upheaval that had just occurred, as he spoke gravely.
Ghost Douluo shook his head, his expression calm as ice. He spoke slowly, his voice carrying an unquestionable steadiness.
"No hurry... let's watch a little longer... we'll still have time to act at the critical moment. Besides... someone is more anxious than we are..."
"You mean those two mysterious women with tremendous strength?"
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