Douluo: Dream Overlord

"After all, we're friends, aren't we?"

Time smiled and said.

Dugu Yan stared blankly at the handsome boy in front of her.

For some reason, time seemed to grow taller in her eyes, every move she made became charming, and even her words had a captivating quality that she couldn't resist.

Dugu Yan felt as if a deer was pounding in her heart, and her face unconsciously flushed as she stared blankly at the passing time.

"The effect of mental power is so fast? It's almost instantaneous!"

Shi Guang remained expressionless as he observed Dugu Yan, whose face was flushed and whose eyes were sparkling, and thought to himself.

"What's wrong? Is there something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Ah! No!" Dugu Yan realized what was happening, looked down at her naked body, and embarrassedly covered herself with the blanket.

Looking at her pale face, she asked curiously, "Why has your face become so pale?"

"Oh, using the Eight Spider Lances requires my soul power, and filtering your toxins also requires my support."

Shi Guang truthfully stated that this was indeed the truth; absorbing the poisonous soul power and then purifying it before returning it to Dugu Yan's body did consume soul power.

As for how much it consumes, that's none of your concern.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan lowered her head in shame, her eyes filled with emotion.

It seems that time is risking the depletion of her soul power to help her. From childhood to adulthood, only her grandfather has been willing to treat her so sincerely.

She vowed to protect the little brother from now on and repay him as her benefactor.

"Then I'll be going now. I will never forget your help."

Dugu Yan, still clutching the blanket, got up and said, "I'll have the staff bring you a new blanket later. Goodbye."

"Goodbye, Green Snake."

Shi Guang nodded and looked at Dugu Yan, who was standing there blankly with the blanket slipping to the ground, and a smile appeared on his lips.

......

After dressing Dugu Yan and sending her off, Shi Guang decided to meditate to recover her physical and mental strength.

Sitting on the bed, he threw the slightly damp blanket on the floor and sat cross-legged on the bed to meditate and practice his exercises.

I meditated until the afternoon.

Shi Guang's mental and physical strength have almost fully recovered, and most importantly, his complexion has returned to normal.

As he grew a little hungry from his cultivation, he went to the hotel restaurant and ordered some simple food, where he unexpectedly saw Yu Feng.

She was still eating like a man, completely absorbed in her food.

Shi Guang carried the tray and sat down opposite Yu Feng.

The girl, her cheeks stuffed full, looked up and stared in astonishment at the smiling Shi Guang.

"You seemed to enjoy your meal. Are you still feeling unwell? You were all listless this morning, like a sick cat."

Looking at Yu Feng, whose complexion was noticeably better, Shi Guang teased.

"Uh, it's alright," Yu Feng said, chewing on his hamburger.

She watched as Shi Guang slowly scooped the mashed potatoes from his bowl, and wiped her mouth somewhat embarrassedly.

What did you do this morning?

Yu Feng felt a strange sense of déjà vu looking at the serious Shi Guang, as if he were looking at a stern father.

"I didn't do anything, I just lay in the room and took a nap before I felt better, but I'm still a little dizzy."

Yu Feng felt a little nervous for some reason, and spoke honestly like a student being checked by a teacher.

"Hmm, do you want me to help you relieve the pain?"

Shi Guang smiled and said, "I know some mental techniques that might make things easier for you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Feng curiously finished chewing and swallowing the food in his mouth and said, "Is it really that amazing? I definitely have to try it!"

"Okay, then let's find a quiet place later."

Shiguang nodded, and the two quickly finished their meal and went to a park near the hotel.

The lush vegetation and fresh air here are perfect for plant-based Soul Masters to cultivate.

The children, led by the elderly, laughed and played, and the sunlight shone on the plants in the park, making them look lush and green.

The two sat down on a bench in the park.

Looking at the male face before her, Shi Guang was somewhat impressed by how flawless her disguise was.

No wonder no one has recognized her gender even after she's been at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for so long.

"Alright! Let's begin!"

Looking at the time that was right in front of him, Yu Feng sized up the handsome young man in front of him and said with a slightly flushed face.

"Okay, try to relax and don't be so tense."

Time reached out and gently grasped Yu Feng's soft hand, feeling the other's stiffness as he spoke softly.

Yu Feng nodded and took a deep breath to ease his shy and nervous feelings.

Shi Guang smiled slightly at Yu Feng and extended a finger to touch the other's forehead.

Yu Feng felt the warmth of the fingertips and was stunned. His face turned even redder, and he subconsciously closed his eyes.

As time passed, some spiritual energy was infused into Yu Feng's mind, smoothing out those chaotic fluctuations.

Yu Feng immediately felt his throbbing headache subside, his body regain strength, his arms become stronger, he could run faster, and he had a good appetite.

"Wow! I don't feel bad anymore!"

Yu Feng stood up and stretched, looking at Shi Guang in amazement: "You're amazing!"

"Haha, it's good that you're not feeling bad anymore."

Shiguang smiled and patted the empty seat next to him: "Sit down, I have something to ask you."

Yu Feng was stunned for a moment, then looked down at Shi Guang's unyielding gaze and sat down next to him.

Looking at Yu Feng, who was standing beside him with his head down, Shi Guang reached out and put his arm around the other's shoulder.

Yu Feng's body stiffened instantly, and he looked up at Shi Guang, at a loss.

"You look very nervous; your heart is beating much faster than usual."

Time moved closer to Yu Feng, their heads almost face to face, and they could feel the warmth of each other's breath.

"I...I didn't!"

Yu Feng lowered her head, at a loss, and secretly glanced at him out of the corner of her eye.

"You can say what's on your mind," Shi Guang said, holding the girl's hand. "I want to hear what's in your heart."

Yu Feng felt the warmth of Time's hand, his eyes filled with joy and hesitation.

After a moment of silence, she said softly, "Actually... I realized I liked you a month ago."

Time watched her silently, as if broken gears were turning again, and Yu Feng began to speak her mind:

"When you first arrived at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I became curious about you, so I tried to chat with you and play with you."

The novel games you showed me and the stories I'd never heard before made me even more curious about you.

And your witty, humorous, generous, and easygoing personality is exactly the type of guy I admire.

Most importantly, it's about your perseverance in cultivating soul power!

Yu Feng said earnestly, "I admire people who are serious about cultivation, and I want to become that kind of person, but I can't do it."

So you fulfill all my fantasies about my future partner, and my heart has unknowingly been filled with your image.

That's why I was a little agitated yesterday, because even though I was the closest person to you, someone else beat me to it because I hid my identity.

I never expected you to know my identity...

As she spoke, the girl looked dejected and lowered her head.

Time has lifted the young girl's beautiful head, allowing her to look into her own eyes and softly say:

"It's okay, I actually like you too..."