Chapter 176 Lu Ming is incredibly charming! Gu Yuena submits!
Shui Bing'er stood to the side, her mouth slightly open, watching her usually noble and aloof master clinging to the man like a koala.
Besides shock, I felt mostly envy.
Outside Jialing Pass, the wind has calmed and the clouds have stopped.
All eyes were on the couple embracing.
Gu Yuena wrapped her legs around Lu Ming's waist, clinging to him like an octopus, her silver hair falling over his shoulders and intertwining with his black hair.
This scene was incredibly impactful for the women nearby.
Bibi Dong's fingers, gripping the scepter, turned white. Her once domineering papal authority now revealed a hint of undisguised bitterness.
Looking at Gu Yuena's stunning profile, she felt a nameless anger rise within her.
On what grounds?
As the Pope of the Spirit Hall, in order to survive, for power, and even for that inexplicable feeling, he could only humbly call him master.
Yet this woman could so brazenly snuggle in his arms and demand his warmth.
That kind of genuine intimacy couldn't be faked, and it was something Bibi Dong had never experienced.
Qian Renxue was also gritting her teeth, her golden eyes filled with resentment.
She had a high opinion of herself, having inherited the angelic divine armor, and possessed top-tier looks and talent in the world.
She thought that no matter how the charm ranking was arranged, she would be one of the top two, and that she should have a place in this man's heart.
But now it seems like I'm an outsider.
"snort."
Qian Renxue let out a cold snort and turned her head away, not wanting to see that glaring scene, but her eyes could not leave Lu Ming out of the corner of her eye.
Ye Lingling stood at the back of the crowd, her eyes dim.
The sweet feeling that had just arisen from Lu Ming's comforting words was now extinguished as if doused with a bucket of ice water.
She looked down at her toes, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes.
It turns out that he already had such an outstanding woman by his side.
That's the Silver Dragon King.
Whether in terms of ability or appearance, they all seem to be superior to me.
As for Shui Bing'er, who was standing behind Gu Yuena, she was even more astonished at this moment.
She looked at her master, who was usually aloof and indifferent to any male creature, now clinging to him like a little girl and refusing to get off.
The contrast made her question the meaning of life.
At the same time, a feeling of envy also arose in my heart.
If that embrace belonged to me...
Lu Ming seemed to sense the tense atmosphere around him.
He gently patted Gu Yuena's back, signaling her to get down first, but Gu Yuena hugged him even tighter and rubbed against his neck.
Lu Ming smiled helplessly and did not forcefully push them away. Instead, he turned around and faced the women.
He held Gu Yuena in one hand, his expression calm, his gaze sweeping over Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue and others, before finally settling on all the soldiers.
Let me introduce you.
Lu Ming's voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire venue.
"Gu Yuena".
"my wife."
boom!
These four simple words, like a thunderclap from the heavens, resounded in everyone's ears.
She was neither a confidante nor a maid or attendant.
Instead, it was his wife.
This is an extremely weighty title, representing a unique status and absolute sovereignty.
Bibi Dong's body trembled violently, and the last vestige of her desire to win favor seemed to crumble.
wife...
He actually admitted in public that she was his wife.
Qian Renxue's face paled even more. Although she had long guessed that the two had a close relationship, hearing that address still made her feel choked up.
The feeling was like having your prized treasure suddenly labeled as "private."
Ye Lingling's eyes welled up with tears, and she bit her lower lip, trying her best to hold back her tears.
The entire room fell silent.
Only Gu Yuena lifted her head from Lu Ming's arms when she heard those four words.
Those purple eyes shone with an unprecedented brilliance, an expression of extreme happiness.
She glanced arrogantly at Bibi Dong and the others, her chin slightly raised, as if asserting her dominance.
That victorious attitude made the women present even angrier, yet they were helpless.
Lu Ming did not linger outside the pass.
"Alright, let's go through the gate first."
"The commotion surrounding this list of successful candidates is not over yet."
As Lu Ming spoke, he picked up Gu Yuena and turned to walk towards Jialing Pass.
Gu Yuena reluctantly got off him, but still clung tightly to his arm, with half of her body pressed against him.
Although the women felt a pang of sadness, they had no choice but to follow.
The group passed through the massive city gate and headed towards the central command tent.
On the way, the conversation naturally turned to the eighth-ranked contestant on the newly announced charm list—Hyotei.
"That little scorpion actually ranked eighth."
Gu Yuena linked arms with Lu Ming, her tone carrying a hint of disdain mixed with a touch of mockery.
"It's just a tiny insect from the far north. In terms of charm, it can't compare to me."
She spoke these words very naturally, without the slightest affectation.
As the Silver Dragon King and the ruler of all soul beasts, she certainly had the right to look down on the Ice Emperor.
Bibi Dong, walking to the side, heard these words and adjusted her mindset slightly, regaining some of her composure.
She glanced at the smug Gu Yuena and suddenly chuckled.
"Your Excellency the Silver Dragon King is indeed a peerless beauty."
"However, since this charm ranking covers the entire plane, the competition must be extremely fierce."
"This first place position is probably not easy to hold."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena raised an eyebrow, about to retort.
But then Bibi Dong changed the subject, her beautiful eyes sparkling as they landed on Lu Ming.
"In my opinion, this charm ranking should not be divided into men and women."
"Then this first place undoubtedly belongs to the master."
Bibi Dong's words were brilliant.
She both flattered Lu Ming and subtly outshone Gu Yuena—no matter how beautiful you are, you can't compare to Lu Ming.
Moreover, the way she called out "master" was so subtle and nuanced, conveying a unique sense of submission and allure characteristic of a mature woman.
Qian Renxue was also an extremely intelligent person, and immediately picked up the conversation.
She quickly walked to Lu Ming's other side, and although she didn't dare to link arms with him like Gu Yuena, she still stood very close to him.
"His Holiness the Pope is right."
"If Lu Ming is ranked second, who in this world dares to be ranked first?"
"Whether it is strength, demeanor, or appearance, Lu Ming is unparalleled in this world."
"Those so-called lists of beauties are nothing but ordinary beauties in front of him."
Shui Bing'er followed behind, nodding repeatedly as she listened to the two big shots' flattery.
"That's right."
"I also think that you are the most charming, young master."
"Just now, with just one sentence from you, young master, the hundreds of thousands of troops at Jialing Pass fell silent. That's true charm."
The women chimed in with their own words, and although they were flattering him, they were genuinely sincere.
In their eyes, Lu Ming at this moment truly possessed a fatal attraction.
That domineering aura of control over everything, that unfathomable strength, is far more alluring than physical appearance.
(End of chapter)