Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 138 Anxious Mood

"Those were truly unforgettable days," Alicia remarked, "It feels like it happened just yesterday..."

"..." Lang Lei didn't speak; to him, it was just what had just happened.

"So, this was the time you were injured, weakened, and suddenly disappeared, right?" Alicia said, pointing to her lips as she recalled.

"If there's nothing else, then that should be it," Lang Lei said, forcing himself to speak.

"Ugh...you really made me worry~" Alicia said with a hint of reproach, "Why are you always so stubborn..."

"Um... I'm sorry."

"You really should apologize, you made this beautiful girl cry~" Alicia nodded and said.

"Huh? Little Ellie is crying?" Lang Lei exclaimed in surprise.

"Little...Aili? What a unique nickname, but it's not like I can't accept it~" Alicia didn't directly answer Lang Lei's question.

Lang Lei realized that Alicia probably didn't want to talk about this anymore, so he didn't press the matter further.

However, at this moment, his desire to improve his strength became even more urgent.

He remembered... that he had quite a few chances to participate in the lottery from time to time?

Although he didn't pursue the matter further, Lang Lei secretly remembered it.

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've gone swimming. Want to join me, bro?" Alicia suddenly leaned closer and asked.

Lang Lei was startled, but immediately nodded in agreement.

After all, he didn't lose out, did he?

"Yay! Do little Greta and Seele want to come along?"

"Yes, I want it!" Little Gretsch nodded in agreement without any hesitation.

"Okay, okay." Seele was a little shy, but she still agreed.

"That's great! Let me go get Xiao Na'er, Xuanbing, and Li Huo, and we'll go together!" Alicia suggested.

"Um... Ellie, although I really don't want to spoil your fun, I still recommend that you build one at home or somewhere else," Lang Lei said.

He suddenly realized that it wasn't necessarily a bad thing to start working on it a little later.

Alicia smiled and agreed.

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Since it was Lang Lei who proposed the idea, the final implementation must have fallen to Lang Lei.

Although we bought a large plot of empty land, we still need to put a lot of effort into the design...

However, he believed that the location he had chosen was good enough...

Fine, I'll admit it. Alicia and the others helped me choose it.

His aesthetic sense still needs improvement...

However, the girls' aesthetic sense is just as excellent as their outstanding appearance.

The open space is bathed in sunlight and surrounded by towering trees, which, while not exactly providing ample shade, serve as a natural barrier. It's safe to say that this is an excellent location to build a swimming pool.

Lang Lei closed his eyes, silently concentrating his mind, and began to construct a rough model in his mind. As Lang Lei mobilized the power of the ancient elemental dragon, the ground began to tremble slightly, as if the earth itself was responding to his call.

Suddenly, the soil rolled to both sides like waves, and a huge square pit gradually appeared, with the smooth ground inside the pit as if it had been carved out by a knife.

After slightly heating it over a fire and then covering it with a layer of colorful tiles, the basic shape of the swimming pool is complete.

Lang Lei nodded in satisfaction and continued to manipulate the water element. Clear mountain spring water gushed out from the surrounding mountain streams, like silver ribbons, flowing into the pit. In no time, a crystal-clear swimming pool was formed.

With water, it seemed like a swimming pool was formed, but Lang Lei knew that water alone was not enough. He mobilized his elemental power again, summoning the wind element.

A gentle breeze rippled across the pool's surface, bringing a touch of coolness. He then used fire to construct a ring of stone benches around the pool and earth to create exquisite sculptures, which adorned the pool's perimeter.

Lang Lei stood to the side, watching the nearly completed swimming pool, feeling a sense of accomplishment. But he felt something was missing. After a moment's thought, he decided to add some special features to the pool. He waved his wand, using wind elements to create a small artificial waterfall, making one corner of the pool more lively and interesting.

Next, Lang Lei used fire element to heat some of the pool water, creating a warm massage pool so that Alicia and the others could enjoy a soothing massage, which could also become... a little excuse for him~

To make things convenient for Alicia and Gretchen, Langley even built a small hut using earth elements to serve as a dressing room and storage room.

Lang Lei once again used his elemental power to arrange comfortable chairs and storage cabinets in the room, making it convenient for Alicia and the others to change clothes and store their belongings.

On the roof of the changing room, Lang Lei installed several bright lanterns using fire elements to illuminate the room at night.

With everything ready, Lang Lei stood by the pool, looking around, his heart filled with satisfaction and pride.

This is not just a swimming pool; it is Lang Lei's masterpiece! It is a gift he gave to Alicia, Little Gresh, and Sheena! And this gift was meticulously crafted by him from beginning to end using his own abilities.

However, in pursuit of perfection, Lang Lei began to meticulously refine the pool, striving to make it the best it could be.

As the last rays of the setting sun dipped below the horizon, Lang Lei finally completed his masterpiece. A gigantic swimming pool shimmered under the night sky, like a blue gem embedded in the earth. Alicia and the others had already arrived, praising Lang Lei's skill and ingenuity.

Lang Lei stood aside, watching the women's happy faces, his heart filled with satisfaction and happiness.

"Hmm, they probably won't fit into their old swimsuits anymore..." Suddenly, Alicia's voice came through, making Lang Lei's heart skip a beat. "Little Gretchen and Seele don't have swimsuits either..."

"I wonder if they sell them on this continent~"

"Actually, I can do it myself too," Lang Lei said seriously.

"Huh? Little Du can do this too?"

"Won't."

"?"

"But I can help you take measurements," Lang Lei said, without a hint of surprise on his face.

"Little Du..."

"Um?"

"It's too obvious!" Alicia splashed water at Lang Lei.

Lang Lei neither dodged nor avoided the attack, calmly wiping his face.

"Sisters, let's go! I know where to buy it~" Alicia has been shopping quite a bit lately, and with the Anywhere Door, going anywhere is no problem. "This time, we won't bring this big pervert."

Lang Lei opened his mouth, but said nothing.

However, he could also understand that Alicia was giving him time to think on his own.

He still has a lot of things he hasn't figured out.

(End of this chapter)