Douluo Continent: Twin Golden and Silver Dragons Shock Bibi Dong

Chapter 406 The night breeze is cool, and the lonely shadow is cold; Xuanhao dives underwater to comfort the fox's heart.

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Since Xiao Wu has Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong and the others watching over her, and with the unreserved warmth and comfort of sisters, there is naturally no trouble.

Seeing this, Xuan Hao felt at ease and became a hands-off manager.

He quietly left the spacious guesthouse where the Heavenly Dou Empire delegation was staying, and headed familiarly toward Hu Liena's secluded private courtyard.

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The night breeze was slightly cool in the courtyard.

In the open-air pond in the backyard, the water rippled.

Hu Liena leaned against the white jade pool wall, completely naked, letting the warm water submerge her proud collarbone.

She tilted her head back, her alluring foxy eyes gazing quietly at the dazzling starry sky above Wuhun City. Her beautiful face, however, showed a complex and melancholy expression.

Xuan Hao shone brightly at today's grand final awards ceremony.

Even though he publicly rejected his teacher's offer, the girls around him obtained top-grade ten-thousand-year soul bones in a grand manner, and even naturally became the Pope's personal disciples.

And what about her? As the rightful Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall, she became an insignificant background figure in this competition.

Although she knew in her heart that she had long since given all her most precious things to that bastard, seeing him surrounded by so many outstanding girls in this empty courtyard, she couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness and uncertainty.

"Crack-!"

Just as Hu Liena was lost in thought, the once calm water suddenly surged violently!

A blazing, powerful body leaped into the water without warning, creating a spray of glistening water.

Before Hu Liena could react, a pair of strong hands emerged from underwater, grabbed her slender waist, and pressed her tightly into a hot chest!

"ah!"

Hu Liena cried out in fright at the sudden attack and struggled violently like a startled little fox.

But when she smelled that familiar and domineering scent of pure yang energy, her tense body instantly softened.

She turned around, embarrassed and annoyed, glaring at the sly-looking man behind her, and playfully punched him in the chest with her small fist.

"Why didn't you make a sound? You scared me to death!"

Xuan Hao didn't dodge, letting her harmless little fists land on him. He rested his chin on Hu Liena's smooth shoulder, holding her tighter underwater, his voice low and gentle:

"What's wrong? Are you hiding here alone looking at the stars because you're sad?"

Hu Liena stiffened slightly, her eyes darting away somewhat awkwardly, before she stubbornly said, "No. What do I have to be sad about?"

Seeing her contradictory expression, Xuan Hao didn't try to expose her with words. He knew that for this proud little fox, actions always spoke louder than words.

Xuan Hao reached out and pinched her smooth chin, turning her face towards him. Then, with a domineering yet gentle manner, he lowered his head and kissed her deeply.

"Well……"

Hu Liena was slightly stunned at first, her charming eyes widening instantly. But then, feeling the undisguised aggression and possessiveness emanating from Xuan Hao's lips, the slight loneliness in her heart vanished instantly.

She closed her eyes, and her hands involuntarily wrapped around Xuan Hao's neck, coiling around him like a beautiful snake, and began to respond passionately and instinctively.

Water churned and surged between their intertwined bodies, and the originally cool temperature of the pool water was rising at a visible speed under the influence of Xuan Hao's blazing blood and qi.

The kiss lasted a long time.

Xuan Hao only released Hu Liena slowly, reluctantly, when she felt that all the air in her lungs had been squeezed out and her whole body was as soft as a pool of spring water, and she didn't even have the strength to maintain the possession of her martial soul.

Looking at the girl in his arms, panting and with teary eyes, Xuan Hao gently brushed away the wet hair clinging to her cheek, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes, and whispered:

"Feel sorry."

Today on the podium, he was the center of attention, and the girls around him were all in the limelight, but Hu Liena could only stand on the opposite side, silently watching everything.

Such a disparity would be unpleasant for any woman.

Hu Liena understood the meaning behind his apology. She gently shook her head, placed her delicate finger on Xuan Hao's lips, her eyes revealing an unwavering determination:

"No need to apologize, this is my own choice."

Xuan Hao grasped her soft, boneless hand tightly in return, their fingers intertwined, his gaze fixed intently into her eyes, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "This is also my choice."

Hu Liena felt a warmth in her heart, and like a lazy cat, she completely surrendered her weight to Xuan Hao, comfortably leaning against his broad chest.

"Are you... going back to Tiandou City first thing tomorrow morning?" Hu Liena asked softly, her tone carrying an undisguised deep reluctance.

“Okay.” Xuan Hao nodded. “Let’s go back and take care of the cleanup work after the tournament in Tiandou City. Once things are settled there, I’ll immediately return to Wuhun City and take you to Seagod Island.”

Upon hearing this, Hu Liena abruptly lifted her head from his embrace, her stunningly beautiful face filled with disbelief: "Go to Poseidon Island? I'm going too?"

Xuan Hao couldn't help but chuckle at her surprised and adorable expression, and reached out to gently pinch her nose: "Of course! I have some important business to attend to over there, and I won't be back for a while. Do you think I'd leave you all alone in Wuhun City, living a life of widowhood?"

Hu Liena's expression immediately became somewhat unnatural. Although she felt a sweet warmth in her heart, she still had some concerns: "But..."

"No buts, I've already spoken to the teacher beforehand and everything's arranged." Xuan Hao interrupted her. "Going to Seagod Island for training will be very beneficial for you to break through the bottleneck of the Soul Emperor. She'd love for you to come with me and broaden your horizons. You don't need to worry about the Spirit Hall at all."

“I’m not worried about the teacher…” Hu Liena bit her red lips, rolled her eyes at him, and looked at him with complicated expression. “What I mean is, Na’er and the others… would it be appropriate for me to go with them?”

Upon hearing this, Xuan Hao chuckled and pulled her back into his arms, saying, "What's wrong with that? They know perfectly well what kind of relationship you have with me."

"You've been active in Tiandou City for years. How many times have we exchanged glances and whispered sweet nothings behind the scenes? Our relationship has been an open secret in that small circle for a long time, okay?"

Hu Liena was still a little worried, her fair fingers restlessly drawing circles on Xuan Hao's chest: "Then... if I go with them, will we really not argue? I don't have a very good temper."

"Don't worry, absolutely not." Xuan Hao's tone was firm. "With Na'er, that pillar of strength, that little clique can't cause any trouble. Everyone here is reasonable. Of course..."

Xuan Hao changed the subject, lowered his head and looked at her with a half-smile, "The premise is that when you get there, you little fox, don't take advantage of your status as someone who got on the bus first to deliberately stir up trouble for them."

Upon hearing this, Hu Liena immediately became displeased, rolled her eyes with a charming air, and said coquettishly, "When did I ever deliberately stir up trouble? What kind of person do you take me for!"

Xuanhao pinched her cheek and teased, "I'm just being cautious. What if you, this possessive little fox, get jealous when you see me being intimate with another girl and can't control your temper?"

Hu Liena leaned against Xuan Hao's chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and a proud smile curved her lips.

Her fingers slid down Xuan Hao's chest muscles, her tone carrying an air of dignified languor: "Tch, I've already gone all the way with you, I almost risked my life for you. Why should I be jealous of them? They should be the ones in a hurry."

Upon hearing this highly provocative and bold statement, Xuan Hao's eyes instantly darkened.

"You said it yourself."

Xuan Hao didn't give her a chance to continue talking nonsense. He suddenly lowered his head and domineeringly bit her two luscious red lips.

"Well……"

Hu Liena's heart raced instantly. She felt the extremely aggressive changes happening to Xuan Hao's body, but she did not back down in the slightest.

She clung tightly to Xuan Hao's broad back, and in the warm pool water, she began to respond passionately and frantically once again.

The night was enchanting, and the pool water boiled.

Chapter 407 The journey to the Stars is long and arduous; the Holy Maiden accompanies her to settle old scores.

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The next morning.

The sunlight tore through the morning mist over Wuhun City.

Outside Wuhun City, the massive convoy of the Heaven Dou Empire delegation had already assembled.

The Royal Knights mounted their warhorses, banners waving, ready to break camp and return to Tiandou City at any moment.

Xuan Hao, dressed in a smart black and gold outfit, stood at the front of the convoy, counting the number of people.

However, one familiar figure was missing from today's team.

Zhu Zhuqing did not board the carriage returning to Tiandou City.

Dressed in a black, form-fitting leather outfit that allowed for easy movement, she stood quietly to the side of the convoy, preparing to head south alone and return to the Star Luo Empire.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing all alone, Xuan Hao frowned slightly, walked up to her, and said with concern, "It feels strange to leave you alone outside Wuhun City like this."

Seeing Xuan Hao's protective mother hen-like demeanor, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but show a helpless yet amused expression on her usually icy face.

"I'm a grown man, not a three-year-old child."

Zhu Zhuqing gently shook her head. "Besides, I'm now the Pope's personal disciple, and I even have a letter from the Pope himself. You can't be a bodyguard guarding me every day for the rest of your life, can you? Don't worry, I can handle it."

Xuan Hao was still somewhat unwilling to give up and tried to make a final effort: "How about... I take you to Xingluo City myself? Anyway, at my current speed, if we fly at full speed, it won't take more than a few days to go back and forth. It won't cause the sky to fall if we go back to Tiandou City a few days later."

Zhu Zhuqing decisively rejected the suggestion: "There are some things that I would find difficult to handle if you went there in person. If you lose your temper, you'll definitely turn Xingluo City upside down. This is my own karma, so let me go back and settle things myself."

Just as the two were at an impasse, a crisp sound of high heels clicking on the ground came from not far away.

"If you're really worried about her going alone, then I'll go with her?"

Xuan Hao and Zhu Zhuqing looked in the direction of the sound at the same time.

Hu Liena, dressed in a magnificent long dress that highlighted her noble status as the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, walked gracefully over, surrounded by a group of guardian knights.

Xuan Hao was taken aback upon hearing this, and pointed at her in surprise: "You? You're going with her?"

Hu Liena rolled her eyes at him, then puffed out her ample chest haughtily: "What? You look down on me? I'm the rightful Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall now, you know!"

“Although it’s just a nominal position for now, as long as I go there in person with the Holy Maiden’s regalia, I will represent the face of the entire Spirit Hall! Do you really think that anyone in the Star Luo Empire would dare to let her be bullied in front of me, the Holy Maiden?”

Xuan Hao looked at the little fox, who had been limp in his arms just last night, with a strange expression. He muttered, "It's not that I'm afraid the people from the Star Luo Empire will bully her. I'm afraid that you two will get along on the road and you'll bully her because of your status."

Hearing this ruthless sabotage, Hu Liena gritted her teeth in anger, "Get lost! You don't appreciate kindness!"

Xuan Hao laughed and stopped teasing her, his expression becoming more serious. He stepped forward, not caring about the gazes of those around him, and directly reached out to ruffle Hu Liena's hair: "Then I'll trouble you to make the trip. Otherwise, even if Ghost Douluo is secretly following her, I still won't feel at ease letting a young girl go alone."

Ghost Douluo is, after all, a stern and unsmiling elder who is only responsible for intimidation. When it comes to the intricacies of human relationships, he is far less effective than Hu Liena, a saintess who is adept at social maneuvering.

Hu Liena blushed a little at his affectionate gesture of patting her head in public, but she still nodded obediently and assured him, "Don't worry, leave it to me. With me going with you, and with Grandpa Gui secretly backing you up, even the biggest problem can be solved."

"Those people from the Star Luo Royal Family, even if they're audacious enough to disrespect me, the Holy Maiden, they'd better think twice before daring to disrespect their teacher!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and a hint of difficulty flashed in her cool eyes: "You're coming with me?"

Putting aside the fact that this fox is the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, just considering their status as "love rivals" in Xuan Hao's eyes, the idea of ​​having Hu Liena accompany him back to his hometown to settle private matters is just awkward no matter how you look at it.

Hu Liena saw through her thoughts at a glance. With a slight smile, she stepped forward and said, "What's wrong? Feeling awkward? Don't forget, you just became my disciple in front of tens of thousands of people yesterday. So, you're officially my junior sister now. Is there a problem with a senior sister accompanying her junior sister back to the Star Luo Empire to annul an engagement?"

Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback, caught up in Hu Liena's reasonable words, and for a moment she couldn't find a reason to refute them.

Xuan Hao nodded seriously, "That's true. With her openly bearing the name of the Spirit Hall, many things are indeed much easier to handle. However, if you encounter any trouble over there that you can't resolve, don't rush to take action. Just send a message back first. At worst, I'll personally go and smash up Star Luo City."