Senior

"Yes."

Dugu Yan looked at the lake carefully for a while.

"Then I won't catch them in the future."

Ning Xian put Celadon Gourd next to him.

"You shouldn't have been arrested in the first place."

She pursed her lips and did not argue with him. Instead, she took out a clean handkerchief from Soul Tool and wiped away the porridge water on the edge of the food box.

After doing this, she folded the veil and took it back Soul Tool.

"Senior, I want to practice Soul Power for a while longer."

Ning Xian looked at her.

"Practice after eating."

"I've already finished eating."

Dugu Yan stood up and walked to the open space by the lake.

She did not summon Martial Soul, but only condensed Soul Power in her palm and started running it slowly.

The purple light of Fifth Soul Ring then lit up and then quickly subsided.

She controlled Soul Power to flow between her fingers. Every time it passed her wrist, she paused for a moment before continuing forward.

Ning Xian sat there and watched.

Dugu Yan practiced for several rounds before taking back Soul Power.

She turned around and walked back, her sleeves gently brushing the edge of Stone Table.

"Senior, I didn't let Soul Power run around just now."

"Sturdier than yesterday."

She sat down next to Ning Xian, picked up Celadon Gourd and put it back on her waist for him.

"Then I will continue practicing tomorrow."

"Don't schedule your daily practice to a full schedule."

"I'll set aside time to rest."

Dugu Yan sat next to Begonia Tree and spread the petals on her skirt one by one.

She picked out a complete piece and placed it in the palm of Ning Xian.

"The color is beautiful."

Ning Xian Collect the petals and put them into the small bag next to the wine gourd.

Dugu Yan looked at his movements with a smile on his face.

"Senior, shall we go back after Golden Ranking is announced?"

"You can go back if you want."

"Then sit down for a while."

She gently leaned her shoulders towards Ning Xian, and her eyes fell on the lake again.

The golden Ancient Scroll still hangs in the distance.

Ning Xian picked up the wine glass, and Dugu Yan sat quietly beside him.

Begonia Petal falls on Bluestone.

She stretched out her hand to gather the petals aside, then closed the food box and put it into Soul Tool.

On this day, the lake water continued to flow, and the crabapple branches and leaves continued to stretch.

The two of them sat under the tree and finished the pastries and warm porridge they had brought.

Starry Lake Shore.

The night is getting darker.

Begonia Tree's branches and leaves swayed gently, and the petals fell on Dugu Yan's shoulders and also on Ning Xian's white clothes.

Dugu Yan raised his hand and picked up the petals on his clothes.

"Senior, you just said that my Soul Skill can still be practiced."

"Hmm."

"Then I'll practice again now."

"Soul Power has just stabilized, there is no need to rush to use Soul Skill."

Dugu Yan took back his hand and looked sideways at Ning Xian.

The light green dress was spread on the grass, and the golden ribbon around her waist swayed gently in the night breeze.

"I just want to show senior."

"Already seen it."

"That's different."

She moved half a step closer and put her arm against Ning Xian's arm.

"I practiced in the yard just now, now I'm practicing in Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda."

Ning Xian glanced at her.

"The creatures here are more fragile than the flowers and plants in the courtyard."

Dugu Yan followed his gaze and looked towards the lake.

Several small silver-white fish swam across the bottom of the water, their tail fins sending up fine waves.

She immediately put away the Soul Power in her palm.

"Then I won't release the poisonous fog."

"You can use Soul Power."

"Only run Soul Power?"

"Hmm."

Dugu Yan Sit down cross-legged.

She folded her hands in front of her belly and closed her eyes.

Fifth Soul Ring rises from beneath your feet.

The purple light slowly rotated around her, but no Soul Power was leaked.

The shadow of Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor appeared behind her, the snake's body coiled up, its dark green scales glowing under the starlight.

Ning Xian sat aside.

He didn't give any advice, he just watched the Soul Power changes in her meridians for her.

Dugu Yan has been running for three weeks.

Small beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

She opened her eyes and raised her hand to wipe it.

"Senior, am I more stable now than before?"

"Stable."

"Fifth Soul Ring is not running around."

"No."

Dugu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

She took Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor back into her body, stood up, and the grass blades on her skirt slipped down.

"Then can I get a reward?"

"What do you want?"

Dugu Yan walked up to Ning Xian and leaned over to straighten his clothes.

Her long dark green hair hung down from her shoulders, and the ends of her hair gently brushed the back of his hand.

"Let me tell you first, it can't be pastries."

"Why?"

"I've already eaten today."

She raised her eyes and looked at him with a smile in her eyes.

"I want senior to sit here with me until dawn."

Ning Xian looked at Begonia Tree in the distance.

"There are no rooms here."

"I don't need a room."

Dugu Yan reached out and pinched his sleeve, tucking the corner into his palm.

"Senior is sitting here, and I am sitting here too."

"I have to go back home tomorrow."

"I know."

"I will continue to practice after I return."

"I know that too."

She came closer gently and pressed her side face against Ning Xian's shoulder.

"But I just got Fifth Soul Ring today, and I want to spend more time with senior."

Ning Xian did not refuse.

Dugu Yan hugged his arm and leaned closer.

The white coat was draped over her shoulders, and the collar of the light green dress was covered by the skirt, leaving only a small section of her fair neck exposed.

She raised her hands to hold her robe, her nose was close to the collar, and she smelled the faint fragrance of wine on Ning Xian.

"Senior, the smell of alcohol on your body is getting stronger."

"Dislike?"

"No."

Dugu Yan shook his head.

"I think it smells good."

Ning Xian picked up Celadon Gourd and took a sip.

Dugu Yan looked at the gourd and stretched out his hand.

"I want it too."

"Only one bite."

"I know."

She took the gourd and took a careful sip.

After the wine entered her mouth, her brows immediately furrowed.

"It's still very strong."

"You don't have to drink."

"I want to drink with senior."

Dugu Yan handed the gourd back and raised his hand to wipe the corners of his lips.

A bit of wine remained on her lips.

Ning Xian raised his hand and wiped it off for her with his fingertips.

Dugu Yan's movements stopped.

She looked at Ning Xian right in front of her, her eyelashes lowered slightly.

"Senior."

"Huh?"

"Will you always stay with me from now on?"

Ning Xian Take your hand back.

"As long as you don't run around."

Dugu Yan raised his face.

"I won't run around."

"You can't provoke the powerful Soul Beast at will."

"I have senior protection."

"When in danger, run away first."

"I will hide behind senior."

Ning Xian said nothing.

Dugu Yan Seeing that he didn't answer, he hugged his arm a little tighter.

"Senior, don't you like it?"

"Okay."

Only then was she satisfied.

The lake reflected the stars in the sky.

Under Begonia Tree, Dugu Yan leaned next to Ning Xian, slowly running Soul Power in the body.

Every once in a while, she would open her eyes and look at him.

Seeing that Ning Xian was still sitting where she was, she closed her eyes again.

The purple light of Fifth Soul Ring gradually stabilizes.

The shadow of Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor also dispersed from behind.

Ning Xian placed Celadon Gourd by the stone and raised his hand to brush away the fallen petals from her hair.

Dugu Yan did not open his eyes.

She just moved closer to him and put her forehead against his shoulder.

"Senior, will you still practice Soul Skill tomorrow?"

"Practice."

"What happens after practice?"

"Go and see Begonia Tree."

"What happens after that?"

"Practice."

Dugu Yan Open your eyes.

"Nothing else?"

"What else do you want to do?"

She glanced at the lake, then leaned back on his shoulder.

"I want to have dinner with my seniors."

"Okay."

"I want to drink fruit wine."

"Let Liu Erlong prepare."

"I want to go to Fourth Layer to see Mountains and Seas."

"Waiting for you to become Titled Douluo."

Dugu Yan responded softly.

"Then I'll be faster."

"You can't be in a hurry when practicing."

"I will slowly become stronger."

She stretched out her hand to hold Ning Xian's sleeve, and gently rubbed the cuff with her fingertips.

"Senior, I will definitely catch up with you."

Ning Xian looked at her.

"Not even close."

"I know."

Dugu Yan closed his eyes with a slight smile on his lips.

"But I'm not afraid of distance."

Starry Lake Shore became quiet again.

Begonia Petal fell next to the two of them.

Ning Xian is sitting under the tree with Celadon Gourd at hand.

Dugu Yan leaned on his shoulder, and Soul Power inside the body moved on its own.

Until the night dissipated and the morning light fell on the lake, she still did not let go of Ning Xian's sleeves.

The morning light falls on Starry Lake.

Begonia Tree's branches and leaves were blown by the wind, and the petals fell on Dugu Yan's shoulders.

She opened her eyes and saw Ning Xian's profile first.

There are a few petals on the white clothes, Celadon Gourd is placed at hand, and the mouth of the gourd still smells of wine.

Dugu Yan didn't get up immediately.

She leaned on Ning Xian's shoulder, her dark green hair spread on her chest, and the white jade hairpin had been loosened a little.

"Senior."

"Are you awake?"

"Hmm."

She raised her hand and re-inserted the loosened hairpin.

Her hair brushed the back of Ning Xian's hand. She raised her eyes and took another half step closer to him.

"I didn't sleep last night."

"I know."

"How does senior know?"

"Your Soul Power has been running all night."

Dugu Yan looked down at his palm.

The emerald green Soul Power circulated around the fingers and quickly dispersed.

"I thought I was pretending well."

"No."

She pursed her lips slightly and reached for Celadon Gourd.

Ning Xian raised his hand to block it.

"Eat first."

"I'm not hungry yet."

"How can you not be hungry after practicing all night?"

Dugu Yan looked at him and suddenly reached out and hugged his arm.

"Then senior, feed me."

Ning Xian looked down at her.

She was wearing a light green dress, with a few dead leaves stained on the skirt. A white robe was draped over her shoulders, and the skirt was neatly gathered by her, leaving only a section of her white neck exposed.

Dugu Yan raised his face with a smile in his eyes.

"I sat with senior until dawn last night."

"So?"

"So senior, you have to take care of me."

Ning Xian has no answer.

He took out the food box and opened it, only two pieces of cake were left inside.

Dugu Yan immediately picked up a piece and brought it to Ning Xian's mouth.

"Senior eat first."

Ning Xian lowered his head and bit down.

She didn't take back her hand and waited until he finished eating before putting the remaining half piece into her mouth.

"Does this count as taking care of you?"

"Of course."

Dugu Yan picked up another piece of pastry.

"Senior also eats half of this piece."

Ning Xian took the pastry, broke off half and handed it to her.

Dugu Yan didn't reach out.

She leaned against him, opened her lips, and bit away the cake.

"That's only fair."

Ning Xian glanced at her.

Dugu Yan frowned and reached out to brush off the debris on his clothes.

"Senior, let's go back home."

"Is your Soul Power stable?"

"It's stabilized."

"One more week of operation."

She didn't refute, and sat cross-legged under Begonia Tree.

The light green skirt is spread on the grass, and the golden ribbon hangs from the waist. Fifth Soul Ring rises slowly, and the purple light reflects her fair cheeks.

Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor appeared behind her.

The snake's body is coiled up, and its dark green scales are shimmering with shreds.

Ning Xian raised his hand, and Mystic Yellow Radiance landed on her shoulder.

Dugu Yan's Soul Power are performed along the meridians.

Three weeks later, she opened her eyes.

"Senior, how am I doing now?"

"Soul Power is not messy."

"Then can I use Fifth Soul Skill?"

"Okay."

Dugu Yan stood up and walked a few steps towards the lake.

She raised her right hand.

Fifth Soul Ring suddenly lights up.

Dark green poisonous mist poured out from the palm of his hand and spread forward against the ground.

This time, the poisonous mist did not enter the lake, nor did it touch the root system of Begonia Tree.

It stopped only four steps in front of her.

Dugu Yan Fingers slightly closed.

The poisonous mist condensed into a thin line, bypassing a piece of Bluestone, and then returned to her palm.

She took back Martial Soul and turned to look at Ning Xian.

"Senior, I'm under control."

"More stable than last night."

She walked back quickly, her skirt brushing against the grass.

"I've made progress."

"Hmm."

"Senior, give me a compliment."

Ning Xian stood up and hung Celadon Gourd back on his waist.

"Well done."

Dugu Yan laughed immediately.

She reached out and pulled Ning Xian's sleeve, shaking it slightly.

"Say it again."

"Well done."

"I heard you."

She let go of her sleeves but held his wrist again.

"Senior, I want to eat two bowls of porridge when I go back."

"Okay."

"I also want pastries."

"Okay."

"And some fruit wine."

Ning Xian looked at her.

Dugu Yan blinked.

"Just one drink."

"Half cup."

"Then just a small one."

"Okay."

Only then was she satisfied and led Ning Xian towards Xuanhuang Light Gate.

The light door opens at the lakeside.

Ning Xian stepped into it first.

Dugu Yan followed him and looked back at Begonia Tree before leaving.

The buds on the branches are fuller than yesterday.

She raised her hand and waved a wisp of Soul Power, stopping outside the flower bud without actually touching it.

"Senior, I want to be the first to see it after it blooms."

"You come every day."

"Then be the first to see it every day."

She turned and walked into the light door.

East Courtyard.

Liu Erlong Breakfast has been laid out.

The porridge bowl was steaming, with a few plates of light side dishes and a pot of freshly warmed fruit wine beside it.

As soon as Dugu Yan saw the fruit wine, he let go of Ning Xian's hand and walked quickly to Stone Table.

She picked up the wine pot and filled the wine glass for Ning Xian first.

Then, she poured herself another half cup.

Liu Erlong looked at her.

"You stayed in the tower all night last night?"

"Hmm."

"Soul Power is stable?"

"It's stabilized."

Dugu Yan picked up the small cup and took a sip of fruit wine.

The sweet aroma spread, and she put down the wine cup with satisfaction.

"It tastes better than my predecessor's wine."

Ning Xian sat down next to Stone Table.

"You can drink more."

Dugu Yan immediately shook his head.

"I just like to drink this drink."

She pushed the wine cup aside, picked up the porridge bowl and took two sips.

Liu Erlong placed a plate of pastries in front of Ning Xian.

"Master, are you still going to the tower today?"

"Go."

Dugu Yan raised his face.

"Senior is going to Fourth Layer?"

"Practice on the third level first."

She put down the spoon and moved closer to Ning Xian.

"Then I'll go too."

"You first get familiar with Fifth Soul Ring."

"I'm already familiar with it."

"Practice for another day."

Dugu Yan held his chin and looked at him for a moment.

"Senior, don't you want to take me with you?"

"No."

"Then why don't you let me go?"

"You can't enter Fourth Layer now."

"I can wait for my seniors on the third floor."