Douluo Continent: We agreed on a simulation, but they've come to life?

Killing Zhang Lexuan back then was definitely the best decision he ever made; by sheer chance, he uncovered the deepest secret hidden in the boy's heart...

"..."

Yan Shaozhe silently looked down at Lu Cheng and shook his head.

Perhaps there was regret, but more than that, there was a hint of resentment. Her own silly apprentice had fallen for this kid without her even realizing it, and she was a hopeless romantic, the kind that couldn't be pulled back by eight oxen...

But it's all for the best. Now that the teacher has finally decided to let the boy defect, the girl will probably realize the truth and sever all ties with him.

Good and evil have always been irreconcilable, and this young man should rightfully return to his rightful place.

However, given his talent, wouldn't such a wicked act be like releasing a tiger back into the mountains?

Lu Cheng stood silently in place, expressionless.

After what seemed like an eternity, he finally nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

……

"Senior Brother, Xiao Tao's lustful desires have flared up again, she's really troublesome..."

As soon as he stepped off Poseidon Island, a fiery red figure darted out from the side and clung to Lu Cheng like a stubborn plaster.

The girl circled around Lu Cheng, a blooming fire lotus dotted between her brows. Her skin was as white as snow, her lips were red and her teeth were white. Her figure was beginning to take shape, and a hint of flattery was on her pretty face.

"Where's Le Xuan?" Lu Cheng glanced at the girl and asked calmly.

"Hehe, Senior Sister Lexuan and the others have all gone out on missions. When I'm older and join the Inner Court Inspection Team, I'll go on missions with you all to eliminate evil soul masters!!"

Ma Xiaotao shook Lu Cheng's arm and said coquettishly.

"Aren't you afraid of evil spirit masters?" Lu Cheng raised an eyebrow.

"I'm not afraid!" Ma Xiaotao's phoenix eyes widened instantly. "If we encounter those beasts, I'll burn them all to death with my Phoenix Flame! Besides, there's Senior Brother here, I can just hide behind and watch, hehe..."

The girl was as agile as a firefly.

"..."

Lu Cheng remained silent for a long time, his eyes fixed on Ma Xiaotao: "What if I were also an evil soul master?"

"Hahahaha, how could that be? What a lame joke! If you're an evil spirit master, then we've become an evil spirit master's lair!" Ma Xiaotao laughed so hard she clutched her stomach and bent over.

"What if?"

Lu Cheng remained calm as he watched the girl gradually straighten up, looking at him with a slightly surprised expression, but still quietly asked.

"Senior Brother, don't scare me..."

Ma Xiaotao's laughter gradually faded, but even though she was somewhat bewildered, she never let go of Lu Cheng's arm.

"Hehe, just kidding."

Seeing that the girl's expression was a little off, Lu Cheng smiled and ruffled her hair: "How could I be an evil soul master..."

"You're always like this, so easily startled!" Ma Xiaotao's beautiful eyes widened, her cheeks puffed out, as she glared at Lu Cheng.

"..."

"Senior Brother!"

"Senior Brother Lu Cheng!"

"..."

Shrek Academy's inner courtyard.

The cultivation atmosphere was quite good, and many disciples encountered Lu Cheng and Ma Xiaotao when they returned, and greeted them with great respect.

The term "senior brother" and "senior sister" is not based on age, but on cultivation level and the age at which they entered the inner academy.

For example, Zhang Lexuan in the original novel is only twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old. Many inner court disciples who are older than her still have to respectfully call her Senior Sister. This is simply because of her strength. She is the undisputed number one in the inner court. Even Han Ruoruo is somewhat inferior to her.

"How did the mission go?" Ma Xiaotao greeted him casually. She was quite experienced, having grown up in the inner courtyard since childhood, and many inner courtyard disciples recognized her. "How many evil soul masters did you kill?"

"Recently, several beasts have been causing trouble in Tiandou City, slaughtering civilians and extracting souls everywhere. It seems they want to collect them to supply the higher-ups of the Holy Spirit Cult with their training. Unfortunately, they have let several of them escape..." an inner court disciple lamented.

"Little Peach, you're bothering Senior Brother again. Be careful, or Senior Sister Le Xuan will see you and spank you," another female disciple named Ruomu teased with a smile.

"Senior Brother is the senior brother of the inner courtyard, not just Sister Lexuan's. Besides, I just wanted to pester her for a while while she was away, so what!" Ma Xiaotao glared at Ruomu with her beautiful eyes.

"Besides, even if you become a concubine, it's not impossible..."

"I respect Sister Lexuan as my rightful wife, just give me a place."

Lu Cheng's lips twitched; he couldn't hold back any longer.

The inner disciples around them also burst into laughter.

"elder brother."

Until a beautiful and melodious female voice rang out.

All the inner disciples froze for a moment.

They all made excuses to leave, even Ma Xiaotao pouted, glanced at Zhang Lexuan with some envy, and was dragged away while whining.

A stunningly beautiful figure walked gracefully towards them, accompanied by a series of clear and melodious bell sounds. Her captivating figure and exquisitely gentle face, even in the simple red and white attire of the inner courtyard, could not conceal her charm...

Dignified, elegant, and poised.

You've grown up...

Lu Cheng's eyes glazed over for a moment.

"What are you spacing out for? You don't recognize me after just one mission?" Zhang Lexuan's originally cool, light blue eyes now held a hint of warmth.

"You've grown up, and you're even more beautiful now..." Lu Cheng chuckled as he gently patted the girl's head.

Looking at the space between her brows, a pure white flower stamen blooms, perfectly matching the elegant and aloof temperament of the beauty.

Ma Xiaotao originally didn't have a flower stamen between her eyebrows, but when she saw Zhang Lexuan dot one, she begged Lu Cheng to dot one for her as well. It's said that many people in the inner courtyard laughed at her for trying to imitate someone else, but she was quite happy about it. She would boast to everyone that Lu Cheng had dotted it for her himself, and even said that she was Lu Cheng's concubine...

"A Soul Emperor at level sixty-two?"

Lu Cheng chuckled as he sized up Zhang Lexuan.

Over the years, the girl has not fallen behind in her cultivation. Three months ago, she went on a long trip to Tiandou City to carry out a mission, and also took the opportunity to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain her sixth soul ring.

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Chapter 12 Tonight, the Wind Rises

"Well……"

The beauty did not answer the question. Seeing that no one was around, she rushed straight into Lu Cheng's arms.

Her fair and pretty face nestled in Lu Cheng's arms.

"Brother, I miss you so much..."

"..."

Lu Cheng let out a long breath and smiled.

He gently stroked the girl's head.

They remained as affectionate as ever. Even though Mu En deliberately transferred her to distant missions, she always traveled day and night to finish as quickly as possible and return to the academy.

The speed was so fast that even Moon was speechless.

In a quiet grove of trees in the inner courtyard.

Zhang Lexuan leaned against Lu Cheng's chest, softly revealing the dangers of the journey: "There were even a few evil soul masters at the Soul Saint level among them. If it weren't for Senior Sister Ruomu's rescue, I'm afraid I would have been seriously injured..."

"Those guys were clearly plotting something. I was hiding in the shadows, and I even overheard two of them mentioning some kind of Holy Son. Apparently, the Holy Son is cultivating an evil art, which involves fusing the souls of Soul Refiners, and then..."

"Brother, brother?! Are you even listening to me?"

Zhang Lexuan suddenly said indignantly.

"Hehe." Lu Cheng looked embarrassed and quickly explained, "I was thinking about something just now... Those evil soul masters are bound to make a big move soon, so you'd better not take on any missions and just stay in the inner courtyard."

"Hmm~"

The beauty's eyes flickered, but she remained nestled in his arms, her slender, white hands tracing circles on his chest. A blush crept across her fair and exquisite face. "On the way here, I heard a lot from Senior Sister Ruomu. And since the inner courtyard doesn't forbid dating, then... let's..."

"Gurgle~"

Zhang Lexuan stared at Lu Cheng, her eyes growing increasingly unfocused, and her pretty face slowly drew closer.

I couldn't help but recall what Senior Sister Ruomu had said on our way back: "Why don't we try it in the grove behind the mountain... After all, that blockhead inside the house might slip away. Outside, the scenery is beautiful, and by the time he realizes something's wrong, he won't be able to escape, hehe..."

Lu Cheng's throat bobbed. This action was truly hard to resist. The next moment, a cool and soft touch came from his lips. Even with his eyes closed, it was extremely tempting.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

"Brother, we..."

Zhang Lexuan lay on the soft grass, her fair arms, as white as lotus roots, wrapped around Lu Cheng's neck. Her light blue eyes were filled with affection and tenderness, as if she were ready to be taken by him.

"Not yet."

Lu Cheng took a deep breath, exhaled the distracting thoughts in his mind, and somewhat awkwardly pried the girl's arms open, standing up.

"When can we meet?!" Zhang Lexuan's eyes flashed with confusion and anger. "Brother, we're childhood sweethearts! Sister Ruomu and Senior Zhang Ling have been together since they joined the inner academy... Do you hate me that much?"

“It’s not that I hate it…” Lu Cheng closed his eyes and said with some helplessness.

"What is that?!" Zhang Lexuan bit her red lips, a glistening tear glistening in her beautiful eyes. She had already begged so humbly, and this blockhead...

"You're always like this; when faced with a difficult question, you just stay silent..."

"You must be tired too, go back and rest early." Lu Cheng clenched his fists, turned his back to Zhang Lexuan, and said softly.

After saying that, he left without looking back.

"..."

"Tonight, let's go for a meal."

Shrek City.

In a secluded corner, Lu Cheng gently crushed the paper in his palm, slowly closed his eyes, and his spiritual power surged out like a tide, covering an area with a diameter of 1,500 meters.

Like the eye of God, it silently overlooks below.