However, much to Dugu Yan's bashful expectation, Gu Xuan simply wrapped his arm around her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace, and then... then there was no "then."
Looking up at the star-studded night sky, it had to be said that although the Douluo world had no Pirate King, no Dou Ma Continent, and no Ultraman, the various landscapes here were as beautiful as paintings—sights Gu Xuan had only been able to appreciate in the 2D world in his previous life.
"So beautiful~" Gu Xuan couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
But in the next moment, that sigh turned into a long, drawn-out cry of pain. "Aaaagh..."
Gu Xuan felt his waist being seized, followed by a relentless three-hundred-and-sixty-degree rotation with no blind spots.
Dugu Yan was currently glaring at Gu Xuan, half-shameful and half-furious. She had originally thought Gu Xuan was going to... going to do "that" to her. Who would have thought it was just this? She had spent so long mentally preparing herself, and the result was just this?
Dugu Yan was already seventeen years old. Which young girl doesn't have a heart full of spring longings? In the Douluo Continent, many girls her age were already mothers of two.
She just hadn't expected that this kid would lie down simply to watch the stars. 'Why the hell would you spread such a soft and comfortable blanket just to watch the stars? It was clearly made from soul beast fur and was worth a fortune. Why are all rich people as wasteful as you?'
Dugu Yan was truly fuming. Seeing Gu Xuan's relaxed expression, she couldn't resist grabbing the soft flesh at his waist and delivering a classic "couples' special."
"Yanzi! What are you doing? Let go! Let go!" Gu Xuan couldn't help but cry out in surprise.
He was a soul master, a three-ring Soul Elder who already possessed three soul rings, but he was also a human. As a human, in the hands of his girlfriend, no matter how good your physical fitness was, the defense of the soft flesh at the waist remained zero. Such a woman was truly terrifying to this extent!
Seeing Gu Xuan's expression of pain mixed with a strange sourness, the unhappiness in Dugu Yan's heart vanished instantly. She hurried to let go and leaned in close with a look of heartache.
"What's wrong, Xiao Xuan? Did I hurt you? I just wanted to try it; I've seen other couples play like this." Dugu Yan stuck out her tongue and spoke with a beaming smile.
Gu Xuan looked at Dugu Yan's exquisite face, wanting to say something but unable to find the words. How could he know that this girl had caused him such suffering just because her inner thoughts had gone off-script?
Helpless, Gu Xuan stroked the face of the lovely girl in his arms, his pained face forming a smile as bitter as a gourd. "Yanzi, we shouldn't play like that."
"Bleh..." Dugu Yan stuck out her tongue. Having played around a bit, her mood had returned to its previous state, and the wild imaginings in her heart had faded.
Leaning against Gu Xuan's chest, she gazed up at the beautiful stars in the night sky. She thought about how she would see her grandfather tomorrow and then go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to cure the poison. After playing for an entire day, she was actually quite exhausted. Thus, amidst these beautiful fantasies, she drifted off to sleep unknowingly.
It was unclear whether it was due to fatigue or the warmth brought by having someone to lean on in her arms.
When Gu Xuan heard breathing as soft as a kitten's, he couldn't help but look down at Dugu Yan in his arms and found that the girl was already asleep.
With a slight sigh, the treasure light of the soul tool on Gu Xuan's right hand flashed again. A giant silver-white dome with a diameter of five meters appeared, looking like a miniature fortress.
This silver-white fortress was a type of soul tool with concealment functions. It also emitted a unique scent to ward off mosquitoes, rats, and ants—truly an essential item for travel and home life. Only a clan as wealthy as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan could allow Gu Xuan to squander such fine things.
The silver-white dome enveloped Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan, yet the stars outside remained visible. This item allowed one to see the outside from within, but blocked the view from the outside. In fact, due to its concealment function, if one didn't observe closely, they wouldn't even know it was there.
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The night passed in silence. When the first ray of sunlight fell the next morning, Gu Xuan's eyelids twitched. He opened his eyes, his grey-black pupils momentarily dazzled by the sun. When he tried to get up, he realized there was still someone on top of him.
Dugu Yan was currently pinning down Gu Xuan's right arm. Her right hand was restlessly clutching the solid muscles of his chest, while a crystal-clear leg, as fair as white jade, was pressed against Gu Xuan's legs, clamping him tightly.
Because she was lying on her side, a large expanse of snow-white scenery was brazenly displayed before Gu Xuan. If Gu Xuan weren't a true gentleman, he might have been unable to stop his "spear" from lunging out...
Of course, this was also because he didn't want to lose his vital yang too early. Gu Xuan was truly afraid of becoming addicted; some things are either zero or infinite. He didn't want to gamble because he knew exactly what his "bird" was like.
Because of Gu Xuan's movement, Dugu Yan was also startled awake. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. Looking at Gu Xuan so close at hand, she couldn't help but lean in and give him a peck. She finally realized this wasn't a dream; it was real!
After a night of sweet dreams, she woke up, and he was still there. Gu Xuan had truly confessed to her! This kid had harbored ill intentions toward her for a long time! And her poison really could be cured!
With all these emotions swirling, Dugu Yan couldn't help but hug Gu Xuan tightly, her mind once again flooded with excitement and joy.
"Xiao Xuan, what is this?" Dugu Yan asked with confusion as she looked at the soul tool covering them.
Gu Xuan smiled slightly and replied. "A soul tool. You fell asleep last night. To avoid waking you, I had to make do here for the night."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan fell into thought. She looked at Gu Xuan, then at herself, and then narrowed her eyes. "You didn't do anything to me last night, did you?"
Gu Xuan's face turned black with lines. He pinched her cheek and replied. "What, judging by your tone, it sounds like you wanted me to do something to you?"
Dugu Yan seemed to think of something, and her fair face instantly flushed crimson. The scenes from her dream last night resurfaced, making her afraid to look Gu Xuan in the eye. It was too embarrassing. As a maiden, she had actually had such a dream last night!
Fortunately, this was just a small interlude. Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan didn't linger today. After packing everything up, they rented a carriage and returned to Heaven Dou City. Compared to Gu Xuan, Dugu Yan was actually the one who wanted to get results more quickly.
By noon, the two had arrived at the Dugu family estate. They had a residence in Heaven Dou City, a villa gifted to Dugu Bo by Prince Xue Xing. The land area was not small, making it a proper large villa. On the plaque of the estate were four bold, flying characters: Dugu Estate.
At the gate, an old man who looked to be in his fifties or sixties was sweeping the ground. Seeing Dugu Yan, he put down his broom and came before her, saying respectfully. "Miss, why have you returned?"
"Uncle Fu, I have urgent business with Grandpa. Is he home right now?" Dugu Yan smiled at the old man.
There weren't many servants in the Dugu Estate. This Uncle Fu was the head steward. Usually, when he had nothing to do, he would sweep the courtyard to move his body. Uncle Fu's Martial Soul was a broom, and he was a Rank 13 Soul Master with a single yellow soul ring.
Hearing Dugu Yan's words, Uncle Fu took an extra look at Gu Xuan, but he didn't say much. He just replied with a smile. "The Master is here. These past few days, he has been in the pharmacy. I reckon he's there now. You can go straight there, Miss."
At this, Dugu Yan gave Uncle Fu a cheeky grin, grabbed Gu Xuan, and walked into the estate. As they left, Gu Xuan and Uncle Fu locked eyes, and Gu Xuan gave a slight smile.
Only after their figures disappeared from Uncle Fu's sight did the old man stroke his beard and sigh with a smile. "The Miss has finally come to her senses. In all these years, this is the first time she's brought a boy back."
(End of Chapter)
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