The seven-colored light on the ring is soft and warm, containing the most sincere emotions and blessings of the Dragon Clan.
Gu Yue's face turned so red it was almost bleeding, and for the first time, her beautiful eyes held a hint of shyness and unease.
The appearance of these rings was undoubtedly a form of recognition from the Dragon Clan for their relationship, but the way it was presented was far too direct, making her feel unprecedentedly shy.
"I... I don't know how to say it."
Hearing the slight tremor in Gu Yue's voice, Yu Longyue's expression became somewhat awkward. She looked at the ring on her hand, then at Gu Yue, unsure of what to do.
Yu Longyue coughed twice, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. "Well, we appreciate your kindness, but this ring..."
"Chieftain, this is a tradition of our Dragon Clan; only the most noble couples can receive such a blessing," the Mountain Dragon King insisted. "Both chieftains are benefactors of our Dragon Clan; this is the only thing we can do."
"Furthermore, seeing how you two interacted in the small world, I figured you two should be a couple, so I took the liberty of making this decision..."
Gu Yue's pretty face flushed even more, and she whispered:
"We... we haven't reached that point yet..."
Yu Longyue was somewhat at a loss, scratching her head awkwardly.
"Yeah, isn't this... a bit too fast?"
Actually, he hadn't really thought about picking up girls, since he had many things to do after the Thousand-Day Dragon Burial ended.
For example, his family arranged for him to join the army, and he will also be sent to the Blood God Legion to fight against the Abyss invasion for twenty years.
This is a responsibility that every member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan must fulfill, and they must perform this duty for twenty years once they turn eighteen.
"Please make your own arrangements. The blessings have been delivered, so we won't disturb you any longer." The Mountain Dragon King Light Dragon King Dynasty exchanged a glance, then led a group of Dragon Soul away from Yu Longyue and the other person.
This created just the right space for them to be alone together.
Yu Longyue and Gu Yue stood there, looking at each other, both somewhat at a loss.
Gu Yue's face was still flushed, and her eyes held a hint of confusion and shyness.
It wasn't that she disliked Yu Longyue; it's just that everything happened too suddenly.
The two of them stood there dumbfounded, the strange atmosphere making it impossible for either of them to speak first.
"Chieftain, are you a blockhead?! Aren't you going to say anything and chase after them?" The Light Dragon King, hiding in the shadows, was frantic with worry at the sight.
"Speaking of which, is this reliable? What if you mean well but end up doing something wrong?" the Mountain Dragon King couldn't help but ask.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
The Light Dragon King was full of confidence.
"Based on my years of experience, and observing their interactions over the past three years in this little world, these two are definitely hiding something. They definitely like each other, but for some reason, they haven't been able to confess their feelings."
The Mountain Dragon King seemed to understand, yet he also appeared quite intelligent.
"Their relationship is definitely in the stage of more than friends but less than lovers; they both have feelings for each other," the Light Dragon King asserted firmly. "So at this point, all it takes is a gentle push, and their relationship will naturally blossom!"
The Mountain Dragon King nodded, then immediately exclaimed, "Look, look! Something's going to happen!"
Yu Longyue scratched his head and said softly:
"Um, are you alright?"
Gu Yue reacted extremely, like a frightened kitten, only managing a soft reply, "No, it's nothing..."
"They acted haphazardly, probably due to some misunderstanding. I hope it didn't affect you at all?" Yu Longyue stepped forward towards Gu Yue and asked tentatively.
Gu Yue looked at Yu Longyue, especially since he was already an adult at eighteen, 1.9 meters tall, with the calm demeanor of a mature man, and handsome appearance, which made her eyes filled with a hint of panic, but at the same time, a hint of expectation.
"I... I'm fine."
Yu Longyue listened to her soft, trembling voice, as if she was trying hard to make it sound calm, and a guess formed in her mind.
This speculation prompted Yu Longyue to finally take a bold step forward and choose to take the initiative to expose the relationship between him and Gu Yue.
"Although our identities are somewhat sensitive, and there's a lot to do, the responsibilities on our shoulders are pushing us forward," Yu Longyue said softly as she approached Gu Yue, "We also have the right to choose our own happiness. Gu Yue, from childhood to adulthood, I've never uttered sweet words to any member of the opposite sex, never had any scandals, and have never had any ambiguous relationship with anyone of the opposite sex other than you."
"The family training I received from a young age made me so focused on my career that I had no time to think about anything else... That's why I'm a straightforward person and I don't know how to say sweet words to please girls."
"I only have one question for you, Gu Yue: Will you be my girlfriend?"
At this point, Yu Longyue became inexplicably nervous. Having lived two lives, he was a complete single dog with absolutely no experience in relationships, making him a complete idiot when it came to love.
This was the first time he had expressed his feelings, and if he were rejected, he would completely become withdrawn.
Even if countless beautiful women were throwing themselves at him, his confidence would plummet to rock bottom.
At this moment, facing the sincere Yu Longyue, Gu Yue's heart began to race.
She never imagined that Yu Longyue would express her feelings so directly.
"But... but we..." Gu Yue staggered back two steps, her beautiful eyes beginning to glisten with tears.
He is of the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, and I am the Silver Dragon King. In the future, the two of us will surely merge to become the new Dragon God.
Can they really make it work?
"Are you saying that you are of the Silver Dragon King Bloodline, while I am of the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, and that in the future, the two of us are destined to kill each other, merge our bloodlines, and become the new Dragon God?"
Yu Longyue placed his hand on Gu Yue's shoulder and looked into her eyes.
"You... you knew all along?" Gu Yue raised her hands to cover her red lips, speechless.
Yu Longyue took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, " Gu Yue, if you were willing to believe me, we wouldn't have had to develop to this point."
"I am now the new Dragon God. Once I become a god, all the problems we face will be solved."
"I bear the responsibility of reviving the Dragon Clan, so all the problems you're having will actually be nothing in the future."
"You... you wouldn't understand me." Gu Yue shook her head hastily, stepping back again, looking utterly helpless. "If... if we were together, it would mean you would betray your people, and I would betray mine..."
She closed her eyes, but her mind was set on the future; she was determined to lead the Soul Beast to destroy humanity.
Will Yu Longyue accept herself as she is now?
Yu Longyue was also stunned.
What should I do? Should I tell you now that I also have a way to solve the problem of coexistence between Soul Beast and humans?
But if he said it aloud, he would face Gu Yue's questioning... Where did he get this information from?
To be honest, Yu Longyue is also a little worried right now.
He is destined to be a leader of humanity and there is absolutely no way he would betray humanity.
Gu Yue is also the ruler of Soul Beast Soul Beast, so it's even less likely that he would betray them.
Yu Longyue opened her mouth, but ultimately did not speak out of impulse.
Therefore, he could only resort to roundabout methods:
"Then, let's make a deal."
"What?" Gu Yue looked up, her delicate body trembling slightly.
"I only want to ask you one question right now: Do you like me?"
Faced with Yu Longyue's probing questions, Gu Yue froze, recalling the days she had spent with him: their first meeting in the coffee shop, their first time sharing a bed, their first time...
Although she initially only acted out of a bet with Na'er, the more she got to know him, the more she seemed to fall for him uncontrollably.
Is this what human emotion is?
Gu Yue seemed to have lost control of her emotions, tears streaming down her beautiful face, and suddenly nodded forcefully.
As they spent more and more time together, she gradually developed feelings for him. She couldn't bring herself to say no and cruelly reject Yu Longyue was being so sincere at this moment.
Seeing Gu Yue nod in confirmation, Yu Longyue smiled. He smiled with immense joy; this was the first time in his life he had ever wanted to laugh out loud.
In particular, the sense of inner satisfaction allowed him to experience this extraordinary emotion.
My heart, which had been beating numbly all along, suddenly felt full of energy at this moment, and it beat even faster.
It seemed that more dopamine was being released, making Yu Longyue feel indescribably happy and excited.
"Then, let's make a promise, right here." Yu Longyue stepped forward again, one arm around Gu Yue's waist, feeling its softness, and said in a trembling voice, "Even if it's just temporary happiness, we have the right to enjoy it. Here, we are lovers. After returning to the Douluo Continent, you will be you, and I will be me, continuing to fulfill our responsibilities to each other. How about it?"
As Gu Yue gazed at the Yu Longyue so close to her, feeling his presence, her heart began to pound uncontrollably.
Finally, she sighed.
Even if it's only temporary.
From being the ruler of Soul Beast to becoming an ordinary girl still in her adolescence, even if it's just a short break, it's better than nothing.
Just a short rest like this...
Even after leaving Dragon Valley, I remain the ruler of Soul Beast, and I must continue to fulfill my responsibility of leading the Soul Beast to revive.
Gu Yue blinked, nodded with a smile through her tears, and the next second she mustered her courage, tiptoed, and gently offered her red lips.