Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, Luo Sanpao, Allows Me to Defy Fate

only……

The light from the century-old soul ring illuminated her tear-streaked and fear-filled face, making her look particularly comical.

This is hardly the future Pope of the Spirit Hall.

It's clearly a... frightened kitten that's bristling up to protect itself.

Yu Xiaoheng sighed helplessly.

What's the point of all this gimmicks?

I just couldn't bring myself to say any of the prepared lines to this pitiful girl.

He released his grip on her wrist, then raised his hand and gently placed it on the top of her head.

Bibi Dong's body stiffened again.

But the expected attack did not come; instead, there was only a gentle stroking from above.

one more time.

It carries a calming and comforting power.

Yu Xiaoheng reached into his pocket with his other free hand, rummaged around for a bit, and pulled something out.

It was a candy wrapped in glass paper, colorful and reflecting a strange luster under the moonlight.

It's a new product he recently developed, which hasn't been released to the public yet.

He unwrapped the candy, and a rich aroma of fruit mixed with milk instantly filled the cool air.

Yu Xiaoheng held the crystal-clear candy to Bibi Dong's lips.

"Eat."

He spoke very softly.

"When you're unhappy, eating something sweet will make you feel better."

Bibi Dong's gaze was fixed on the candy.

She wanted to refuse.

Her teacher had taught her not to eat anything given to her by strangers.

but……

The colors of this thing are so beautiful, like a rainbow after the rain.

The sweet aroma forcefully entered her nostrils, making her involuntarily swallow.

In the Spirit Hall, her food consisted only of the simplest wheat cakes and water, or some medicinal dishes, all for the sake of cultivation, not to satisfy her appetite.

She had never seen or smelled anything so alluring.

After hesitating for a long time, she finally couldn't resist the sweet temptation, opened her mouth slightly, and put the candy in her mouth.

An indescribable sweetness exploded on her taste buds in an instant!

Bibi Dong's eyes widened suddenly.

In those purple eyes, fear and unease receded like the tide, replaced by an unprecedented light.

So sweet...

This was a taste of happiness she had never experienced before.

She subconsciously retracted her spirit ring, and her tense body relaxed.

She looked up at the boy who had given her candy, his voice barely audible, yet carrying a hint of sincere politeness.

"Thank you...brother."

Chapter 9 What a pitiful child! The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan Awakening Ceremony

elder brother?

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaoheng was slightly taken aback.

He had investigated and found that Bibi Dong was probably a year older than himself and Yu Xiaogang.

But it doesn't matter anyway.

A simple "brother" actually shortened the distance between them.

He looked at Bibi Dong's still somewhat timid eyes and softened his tone.

"Where are you from? What are you doing all alone in these mountains?"

He paused, then added.

"It's so late, do you want me to take you home to find your parents?"

parents?

Upon hearing those two words, Bibi Dong trembled violently, and the glimmer of light that had just appeared in her eyes was overwhelmed by terror.

Yu Xiaoheng understood what was going on when he saw her like this.

On the surface, he was offering gentle words of comfort.

In reality, this is still the same old routine.

However, when faced with such a naive and even somewhat pitiful little girl, complicated words seem superfluous.

A piece of candy, a gentle greeting, is worth more than a thousand words.

First, build rapport and establish trust.

We'll deal with the rest gradually.

Yu Xiaoheng kept his scheme to himself.

He took the initiative to speak, breaking the girl's tension.

"My name is Yu Xiaoheng, what's yours?"

The girl raised her head, her purple eyes looking at him timidly. Her lips moved, and after a long while, she finally uttered a weak sound.

“I…I am called Bibi Dong.”

“Bibi Dong?” Yu Xiaoheng nodded, as if trying to memorize the name. “It’s a very nice name.”

He asked again, "Where are you from? Why did you come here alone?"

When the word "home" was mentioned, Bibi Dong's eyes dimmed again.

She stammered, "I...I got it from the teacher...Qianjia..."

As soon as she uttered the words "thousands of families," she shook her head violently as if she had remembered something terrible.

"I don't want to go back!"

Her voice was soft, but it carried a resolute air.

But after she finished speaking, she fell into a new dilemma.

Her little face was full of distress, and her two index fingers were unconsciously poking each other.

"But... I heard that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is having a Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony today, it'll be very lively... I want to go and see..."

She secretly glanced at Yu Xiaoheng, her voice even lower.

"But I'm also afraid... afraid of being discovered by the teacher's people."

They wanted to watch the excitement, but were afraid of getting arrested.

The little girl's thoughts are so simple that they are obvious at a glance.

Seeing her looking so conflicted, Yu Xiaoheng had a sudden thought.

The opportunity has arrived.

He said, "I am a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan."

Bibi Dong's eyes widened suddenly.

Yu Xiaoheng then offered a fatal temptation.

"I know a secret passage that can bypass everyone and lead directly to the back of the stands in the martial arts arena."

"From there, no one will be able to spot you."

"!!!"

Bibi Dong's face instantly lit up with a look of surprise and joy, as if she had obtained the most precious treasure in the world.

"Really? Brother Xiao Heng!"

She took an excited step forward, almost jumping up.

“Of course.” Yu Xiaoheng turned around. “Come with me.”

The two walked one after the other through a dense bamboo forest and came to an inconspicuous mountain wall.

Yu Xiaoheng pushed aside the tangled vines, revealing a dark opening just wide enough for one person to pass through.

The cave was dark and damp, with a wind blowing out that carried the earthy smell of soil.

Without the slightest hesitation, Bibi Dong followed closely behind Yu Xiaoheng and went inside.

The tunnel was dark, with only the sound of footsteps echoing in the empty space.

Bibi Dong was a little nervous at first, but soon, an unprecedented sense of novelty and excitement filled her heart.

She couldn't help but let out a small cheer.

Wow! This place is amazing!

"Shh." Yu Xiaoheng turned around, put his index finger to his lips, "Keep your voice down, someone will hear you."

His voice wasn't loud, but it made Bibi Dong freeze.

She immediately covered her mouth with both hands, her big eyes filled with apology and panic.

"I'm...I'm sorry, brother."