Douluo Continent: I, Huo Yuhao, have a Beast Taming Space

Chapter 57 I'm Dependant on You
Ma Xiaotao felt as if she were in a world of both ice and fire. The evil fire within her seemed to have found an outlet, surging wildly towards Huo Yuhao, but the moment she came into contact with his icy aura, it transformed into gentle energy, nourishing her body.

She had never felt the evil fire so docile, nor had she ever experienced such a profound and bone-deep comfort.

After an unknown amount of time, the sky outside the window gradually turned white.

The commotion in the bedroom finally subsided, and Ma Xiaotao lay limp on the bed like a lump of mud, too weak to even lift her hand.

Huo Yuhao leaned against the headboard, a strand of Ma Xiaotao's red hair between his fingers, feeling the soul power within him that had stabilized at level 30, a smile playing on his lips.

He looked down at Ma Xiaotao, his tone slightly mocking: "Sister Xiaotao, do you still think you can win?"

Ma Xiaotao glared at him, but didn't have the strength to retort. She just let out a weak hum: "You brat...you've been hiding your true colors..."

She paused and added.

"But...next time...I'm sure I can beat you next time!"

Huo Yuhao chuckled softly, leaned down and pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, feeling the lingering warmth from her body: "Okay, I'll be waiting."

Ma Xiaotao leaned against him, listening to his steady heartbeat, her eyelids gradually becoming heavy.

She yawned, her voice muffled: "No...no more laughing...I want to sleep..."

Before she finished speaking, she fell into a deep sleep.

Huo Yuhao looked at her sleeping face, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

The morning sunlight streamed through the window, gently bathing the bedroom in a soft golden glow as the two slept in each other's arms.

Huo Yuhao had already woken up on the large bed. He was lying on his side, supporting his head with one elbow and gently placing the other hand on Ma Xiaotao's smooth waist.

Ma Xiaotao had her back to him, her fiery red hair spread out like silk on the pillow, making her bare shoulders and back appear even whiter and more like jade.

As Huo Yuhao felt the surging soul power within his body, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

The extreme fusion of ice and fire last night brought benefits far exceeding his expectations.

Not only did his soul power naturally break through to level 30, but more importantly, his physique seemed to have undergone some deeper changes under the dual tempering of the ten-thousand-year whale glue and Ma Xiaotao's pure and powerful soul power. His meridians became wider and more resilient, and the power contained in his flesh and blood also increased significantly.

Meanwhile, Ma Xiaotao, who was in his arms, also reaped a considerable harvest.

Huo Yuhao could vaguely sense that the phoenix flames within her body, which were originally restless and carried a hint of evil, seemed to have become purer. Although the change was subtle, its essence was indeed transforming in a brighter direction.

Given time, with this purity continuing, her evil phoenix might very well transform into a true ultimate fire.

Just as Huo Yuhao was deep in thought, Ma Xiaotao, who was fast asleep, seemed to feel that the position was not comfortable, so she unconsciously turned over and became face to face with Huo Yuhao.

Her slender arms naturally wrapped around Huo Yuhao's neck, and her shapely, firm, and graceful long legs also draped over his waist. She clung to Huo Yuhao like an octopus, treating him like a giant pillow.

Huo Yuhao felt surrounded by a warm and soft body, and Ma Xiaotao's unique scent enveloped him even more intensely.

He looked down at the beautiful face so close to his, her phoenix eyes, which usually burned with fire, were now quietly closed, less assertive and more serene and dependent.

Time passed quietly, and Ma Xiaotao only woke up slowly when the sunlight outside the window became a bit dazzling.

Her long eyelashes trembled a few times, and she slowly opened her captivating phoenix eyes.

As the misty fog dissipated upon waking, memories of the previous night flooded her mind like a tide, instantly flushing her fair cheeks with a rosy hue.

She subconsciously shifted her body, feeling a tingling soreness all over her body that was both exhausting and strangely satisfying, especially in a certain spot, which reminded her of the madness of the previous night.

She secretly looked up and met Huo Yuhao's smiling eyes. He seemed to have been awake for a while.

"What are you looking at!"

Ma Xiaotao forced herself to remain calm, trying to hide her inner embarrassment with a fierce tone.

Huo Yuhao chuckled softly, reached out and pulled her closer to his chest, his fingertips gently tracing her smooth back.

“Gurgle—” Just then, an untimely rumbling sound came clearly from Ma Xiaotao’s abdomen.

Ma Xiaotao froze, and a blush instantly spread from her face to her ears. She wished she could bury her head in the blanket.

Huo Yuhao's smile deepened. He leaned closer to her reddened earlobe and whispered, "Hungry?"

Ma Xiaotao punched him lightly in embarrassment and said irritably, "Nonsense! After a whole night of running around, how could I not be hungry!"

The two got up and began to put on their clothes.

Ma Xiaotao confidently displayed her stunning figure, her fiery red long hair cascading down, adding to her languid charm.

She looked at Huo Yuhao, then suddenly seemed to remember something, her eyes flickering.

"Hey, you brat... that girl with the long pink and blue hair you were with the other night, her name is Wang Dong'er, right? She... likes you quite a bit, doesn't she?"

Huo Yuhao paused slightly in tying his belt, looked up at Ma Xiaotao, and nodded frankly without denying it: "Mm."

Looking at his composed demeanor, Ma Xiaotao felt a pang of sadness. She pouted and snorted, "What? Aren't you afraid I'll get jealous?"

Huo Yuhao tied his belt, walked up to her, and gently smoothed out a wrinkle on her collar with a tender gesture.

He looked at her slightly pouting red lips and chuckled softly, "I am a little worried. So, Sister Tao, are you jealous?"

Looking at his handsome face so close to hers, and at her own clear reflection in his eyes, the bitterness in Ma Xiaotao's heart suddenly dissipated.

She was straightforward by nature and disliked being coy. So she raised her chin and, with a touch of domineering recklessness, poked Huo Yuhao's chest.

"Hmph, what's the use of being jealous? I don't care, after last night, I'm sticking with you! You'll never get rid of me for the rest of your life! If you dare to leave me..."

She paused, then made a fierce expression.

"You're dead! Do you hear me?!"

Looking at her adorable appearance, Huo Yuhao felt a wave of tenderness wash over him.

He reached out and gently pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her fragrant hair.

"I heard you. Don't worry, I won't abandon you."

He tightened his arms, feeling the soft warmth of the body in his embrace, and added, "You, and Dong'er, are the most important people in my life. I will not give up either of them."

Leaning against his strong chest, listening to his powerful heartbeat and solemn promise, Ma Xiaotao's initially uneasy heart gradually calmed down.

She knew she might not be able to have him all to herself, but to be cherished by him so much seemed... not so bad.

She hugged him back, buried her face in the crook of his neck, and mumbled a soft "Mmm".

"Gululu——"

My stomach growled again, much to my dismay.

Ma Xiaotao blushed and pushed him away, glaring at him fiercely: "Hurry up and get dressed! I'm starving! You have to feed me!"

Huo Yuhao looked at her bright red ears and knew she was just being stubborn. He smiled and took her hand: "Okay, I'll take you there now. What do you want to eat?"

"Oh, right, Sister Xiaotao."

"What's up?"

"Don't call me brat."

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(End of this chapter)