Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 220 A Deadly Question

For Gu Yuena, who was a god-king at the height of her power, the so-called geniuses in the mortal world were nothing more than a brighter grain of sand, still insignificant.

What truly attracted her to Yin Chen was his deep-seated sense of isolation and loneliness, which was exactly like her own.

When two lonely souls meet in the vast sea of ​​people, they will instinctively be drawn to each other and move closer, as if searching for the only source of fire in the dark, cold night.

Unbeknownst to her, Yin Chen's status in Gu Yuena's heart had risen from a special human being worthy of attention to an unbelievable height that even she herself had not realized.

He became the only person of her kind she saw in this desolate wasteland.

Therefore, when she saw Yin Chen and Zhang Lexuan's hands tightly clasped together outside the jewelry store window, her feeling was not simply jealousy, but rather a strong sense of displeasure and crisis that her precious, unique possession had been touched and taken away by an outsider.

This is the real reason why she has been so cold towards Yin Chen lately.

Of course, Yin Chen knew nothing about this.

Although he knew that Gu Yuena in the original work was somewhat love-struck, he did not expect that before he had even put in much effort, she had already completed the entire "self-conquest strategy".

Simply because of... his damn, unplaceable loneliness, an innate loneliness that comes with being a transmigrator.
What is this? The legendary law of attraction based on melancholy?

Although he didn't fully understand the reason, Yin Chen had accurately grasped the core of the problem—Gu Yuena was jealous and needed to be comforted.

He knew very well that at this point, any verbal explanation would be pale and powerless, and might even have the opposite effect.

Only through action can one express their attitude most directly.

He quickly started thinking, and a plan soon came to mind.

The next day, after the theory class, Yin Chen did not leave immediately as usual, but went to Gu Yuena's side, who was packing up her textbooks.

Gu Yuena continued tidying up without stopping, and didn't even look up at him.

"Gu Yue".

Yin Chen's voice was gentle and calm, as if he was unaware of the cold aura that kept people at a distance.

"This weekend, the academy's 'Treasure Pavilion' is hosting a treasure appreciation event exclusively for core disciples. Would you like to come and check it out?"

The Treasure Pavilion is Shrek Academy's internal treasury, second only to the Sea God Pavilion in importance.

The Treasure Appreciation Gathering is a special event held regularly to attract and cultivate core disciples.

The event will not only showcase and sell rare and precious items that are hard to find elsewhere, such as rare metals, high-quality soul bones, and aged herbs, but core disciples will also enjoy significant discounts and can even extend credit within a certain limit.

This is not only a benefit and an investment, but also a symbol of the core disciple's status and position.

Upon hearing Yin Chen's invitation, Gu Yuena finally stopped packing her books.

She slowly raised her head, her beautiful purple eyes still filled with a cold indifference.

She was very angry, extremely angry.

But... it was he who took the initiative and invited her alone.

Should I go? If I go, wouldn't it mean all my cold treatment over the past few days was for nothing? Would it make me seem like I'm easy to coax?

Should I not go? But what if he turns around and invites someone else? Like... Zhang Lexuan?

The scales in my heart sway violently between pride and desire.

Ultimately, the almost instinctive possessiveness of not wanting him to be alone with other women overwhelmed everything.

"……it is good."

A single, extremely cold syllable escaped her lips. Receiving an affirmative answer, Yin Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

He smiled slightly and nodded:

"That night, I waited for you downstairs in the dormitory."

After saying that, he turned and left without saying anything more.

He knew that stopping short of making a move was the best approach.

This time, Yin Chen did not invite Ye Guyi, nor did he inform Lan Susu and the Lan Luoluo sisters.

He knew very well that the core purpose of this treasure hunt was not to find treasures, but to appease the public.

He wouldn't be foolish enough to bring several glaring light bulbs and ruin this hard-won opportunity for the two of them to be alone.

On the appointed day, the night, like deep blue velvet, gently enveloped Shrek Academy.

The twinkling starlight in the sky mingled with the soft glow emanating from the soul-guiding lamps on the ground.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and earth, and the evening breeze carried the faint sounds of soul power colliding from the training ground in the distance.

Yin Chen arrived ahead of time at the huge sycamore tree downstairs in the girls' dormitory.

Instead of wearing his somewhat stiff school uniform, he changed into a tailor-made black outfit, which made his figure appear even more upright and slender.

Her white hair swayed gently in the night breeze, and her heterochromatic eyes, one gold and one green, appeared even more mysterious and profound under the dim light.

He didn't have to wait long before the carved wooden door of the dormitory building was gently pushed open, and a figure walked out gracefully, instantly attracting all the subtle glances around.

It's Gu Yuena.

She also changed out of her school uniform and put on a silver dress that flowed like moonlight.

The dress was ingeniously designed, its cut perfectly conforming to her almost unreal body curves. The hem swayed gently as she walked, revealing glimpses of her long, beautiful legs encased in sheer stockings.

On her feet were a pair of high heels that seemed to be carved from pure crystal. With each step, they made a crisp and melodious "tap-tap" sound in the quiet night.

Her long, silver hair was meticulously styled, flowing smoothly over her shoulders, with a few playful strands falling across her forehead, adding a touch of captivating charm to her cool and exquisite face.

At this moment, she was breathtakingly beautiful, as if she were a goddess who had stepped out of mythology and descended to earth.

Even Yin Chen, who was used to seeing stunning beauties and whose soul even harbored the spirit of a true god of time, was involuntarily drawn to her the moment he saw her. His breath caught in his throat, and he stared at her blankly for several seconds.

"What? Doesn't it look good?"

Gu Yuena stopped in front of him, tilted her head slightly, and a hint of mockery was visible in her purple eyes.

"No, it's not."

Yin Chen snapped out of his daze, a genuine and undisguised smile spreading across his face.

He didn't hold back his praise, solemnly giving her a thumbs up:

"You look so beautiful tonight, I'm completely captivated."

Hearing this straightforward and sincere praise, Gu Yuena's mood visibly improved, and even the curve of her lips softened considerably.

But she didn't let him off the hook. Instead, she gently brushed a strand of silver hair behind her ear and, in a seemingly casual tone, posed a death trap question that would send chills down any man's spine:
"Really? Then... how does it compare to Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan?"

(End of this chapter)