Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 226 Ruyi Douluo Lin Huiqun

"Let's go, there's nothing left to see here."

When Yin Chen returned, Gu Yuena had already returned to her aloof demeanor.

She looked down on all the things in the Treasure Pavilion and had completely lost interest in browsing.

Furthermore, the fact that Yin Chen bought a gift for "another woman" in front of her made her very unhappy, and she no longer had the desire to stay here.

"okay."

Yin Chen keenly sensed her low spirits. He carefully put away the soul bone, and before Gu Yuena could react, he reached out and grabbed her soft, smooth, and slightly cool hand.

"Since we still have some time, I'll take you to get something nice to eat."

"Do you think I'm that little glutton, Bone Robe?"

Gu Yuena was startled by his sudden action and instinctively tried to break free.

But when she felt the warmth and strength from his palm, her struggling strength vanished as if by magic.

She just muttered a few words of exasperation and then stopped resisting, letting the other person's groping hand hold hers tightly.

I may say I'm angry, and I am indeed upset, but this is not an insurmountable obstacle.

The Douluo Continent is ultimately not the society that Yin Chen lived in his previous life, which practiced monogamy.

In this world where strength reigns supreme, it's perfectly normal for the strong to have multiple partners.

As long as you have enough ability, even if you have a harem of three thousand, no one will say anything. On the contrary, it will be regarded as a symbol of your ability.

On the contrary, those who insist on "one person for life" are more likely to attract attention.

Just like the contemporary White Tiger Duke Dai Hao, who only had two or three women by his side, he was already regarded by the nobles on the continent as a model of "devotion".

Therefore, Gu Yuena didn't think Yin Chen's idea was excessive.

She was simply annoyed—the most special treasure she had ever set her sights on had been snatched up by someone else.
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Just as Yin Chen was pulling Gu Yuena away from the second floor of Jubaoge.

On the highest floor of the Treasure Pavilion, which is not open to the public, an elderly figure stood by the railing, his deep gaze seemingly piercing through the floors, watching everything that was happening below.

Behind him, a girl in white bowed respectfully and reported what had just happened to the other party in detail.

"Elder Lin, the target has already used this year's free quota to redeem the 'Right Leg Bone of the Star Wanderer'."

If a core disciple of Shrek Academy's inner court were here, they would be horrified.

Because this old woman, whom the girl called "Old Lin," was the true owner of this Treasure Pavilion, one of the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, and the super Douluo with a cultivation level of ninety-seven—Ruyi Douluo, Lin Huiqun.

"Oh? He chose that Star-attribute Soul Bone instead of the 'Eternal Frost Dragon Left Arm Bone' which was more suitable for him..."

Lin Huiqun slowly turned around, a knowing glint in her eyes, and murmured softly:
"It seems that the princess of the Star Luo Empire holds a very high position in this kid's heart."

This treasure viewing event was, in fact, a carefully planned test.

That "Right Leg Bone of the Star Wanderer" was the bait used to test the waters.

Its appearance was not accidental.

Because looking at the entire Shrek Academy, including the inner courtyard, there isn't a single core disciple whose martial soul is of the Star attribute.

This soul bone was specially prepared for Yin Chen.

Shrek Academy's intelligence department had already thoroughly investigated Yin Chen's background.

They knew about Yin Chen's extraordinary relationship with the Star Luo royal family, especially with Princess Xu Jiujiu. And if they wanted to keep a once-in-a-millennium genius like Yin Chen firmly within Shrek Academy, then the Star Luo royal family was the biggest obstacle they had to overcome.

That's why this test came about.

They wanted to see what choice Yin Chen would make when faced with the choice between increasing his own strength and his feelings for the princess.

The result is obvious.

"It seems that we'll need to think long-term if we want to truly bind this kid to the academy's cause..."

Lin Huiqun's brows furrowed slightly.

Then, her thoughts turned to another person.

"However, that little girl named Gu Yuena didn't choose the 'Eternal Frost Dragon' soul bone either... Did she look down on it? Or is it that the power behind her has already prepared a soul bone for her?"

Lin Huiqun's brows furrowed even deeper.

The origin of Gu Yuena remains a mystery to this day.

Shrek Academy's supposedly all-pervasive intelligence department, after investigating for so long, has only managed to find that she seems to come from some hidden sect.

However, there are so many hidden sects on the mainland that it is impossible to find any.

But how could the power behind a disciple who possesses a legendary martial soul like the Silver Dragon and even carries the Silver Dragon Spear, which is suspected to be a divine weapon, be simple?
It is precisely because of this mystery and uncertainty that the higher-ups at Shrek Academy are still considering and observing Gu Yuena, and have not immediately shown the same high regard and attempts to win her over as they have with Yin Chen.

They need to weigh the pros and cons.

Leaving the magnificent Treasure Pavilion, the vibrant night view of Shrek City unfolded before my eyes.

The dazzling lights illuminated the streets as if it were daytime, and the air was filled with the enticing aromas of various delicacies and the bustling sounds of people.

Yin Chen wasn't foolish enough to let Gu Yuena go back to her dormitory so easily when the ambiguous atmosphere was just beginning to develop.

He did not choose to go to those dazzling jewelry stores or gift shops to try to please the Silver Dragon King, whose standards were so high.

That would just seem cliché and insincere.

He took a different approach, leading her through several bustling streets and alleys until they arrived at the door of a quiet art studio that exuded a faint scent of ink.

This is a stylish art studio, with many landscape paintings with profound artistic conception and lifelike portraits hanging on the walls.

Yin Chen paid a considerable fee to reserve a private room in the art studio.

"Why...did you bring me here?"

Gu Yuena looked at the snow-white canvas spread out on the easel, a hint of confusion showing in her beautiful purple eyes.

"Be my model once."

Yin Chen picked up his paintbrush, a gentle yet focused smile on his face.

"I want to draw what you look like now."

In his previous life, when he was a corporate slave, he systematically studied sketching and traditional Chinese painting, using them as a way to relieve stress after a long day of work.

After coming into this world, he discovered that activities like painting and calligraphy, which require a high degree of mental concentration, have unexpected benefits for training and improving mental strength.

Therefore, he would practice diligently in his spare time.

(End of this chapter)