Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 741 My Husband's Hometown Customs?
At this moment, Xiao Yan knelt on one knee, his eyes filled with a smile, and he made the same gesture as he had on the battlefield that day.

However, compared to before, he was clearly more serious and composed at this moment, showing no clumsiness whatsoever, as if he had already honed his skills in his mind hundreds or thousands of times.

A sliver of light from outside the hall shone on Xiao Yan's face, revealing that his expression had shifted from a smile to a calm, almost tense one.

"Actually, I've been wanting to say this since we were in Yin Valley."

Xiao Yan spoke in a low voice: "Everyone has misunderstood our relationship. They have been trying to bring us together from the beginning. Perhaps in their eyes this is a matter of course, but in reality it is like rowing against the current. If we are not careful, we will fall into an abyss."

“I think you feel the same way.” He looked up. “Otherwise, how could the enchantress I admire possibly show any affection to a man?”

Hun Ruoruo was somewhat surprised, her dazed eyes fixed on the two intertwined hands, and she slightly parted her lips.

The person he idolizes is actually me from the past?

"Why are you still saying these things at a time like this? Are you thinking of some bad idea again?"

A hint of unease flashed across Hun Ruoruo's face. She didn't know what she was thinking, but she immediately lost her previous calm.

Xiao Yan shook his head and smiled frankly, "I was just thinking that now that we've come this far, wouldn't it be more appropriate for us to speak up first?"

"Xiao Yan admires Hun Ruoruo, and Hun Ruoruo likes Xiao Yan in return. They don't need anyone's matchmaking, and there's no coercion or setbacks. They were meant to be together."

Hun Ruoruo's pupils suddenly contracted.

In an instant, an unprecedented sense of absurdity and strangeness surged into her heart, even to the point that she was speechless.

To be honest, Hun Ruoruo had considered that Xiao Yan might have someone he admired. Apart from his master, Yao Lao, the most likely candidate was Hun Tiandi, who had crushed Saint-level experts with unparalleled power.

Therefore, when she heard Xiao Yan say that the person he admired was himself, Hun Ruoruo's first reaction was that it was absurd.

He immediately felt relieved.

Countless glances and conversations flooded her mind, instantly pulling Hun Ruoruo's thoughts far away.

In my past life, I favored you, and in this life, you worship me.

What seems bizarre and outlandish is actually quite natural.
She and he were travelers on different paths leading to the same destination.

Her eyes drooped slightly, and after a moment of silence, Hun Ruoruo did not agree. Instead, she suddenly curled her red lips and said with a smile, "My husband is so affectionate. Could it be that you are plotting something?"

Without realizing it, the girl changed how she addressed him.

Xiao Yan was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Hun Ruoruo's eyes were teasing: "If there is nothing, why did you go to such lengths, preparing such a grand gesture, to express your feelings to me?"

Xiao Yan looked at the kneeling figure beneath him and immediately realized that something was wrong.

Now that they are alone together, with no subordinates present, the custom of kneeling on the ground can no longer be excused by the excuse of dealing with outsiders.

There's no such thing as kneeling to propose marriage in the Dou Qi Continent!

Xiao Yan's heart tightened, his eyes darting around: "Uh, this, this is..."

Hun Ruoruo had already learned to answer quickly: "No need to say, it's another custom from your hometown, isn't it?"

Upon hearing that there was a way to make amends, Xiao Yan immediately seized the opportunity: "Yes, yes! It's a custom from my hometown. In my hometown, we have to have this ceremony if we want to discuss important matters. When in Rome, do as the Romans do."

"Oh?" Hun Ruoruo said casually, "First it was a lap pillow, then this grand ceremony of kneeling on one knee. The customs of my husband's hometown are really hard for me to understand."

Xiao Yan gave a forced smile, nodding and bowing repeatedly.

But Hun Ruoruo clearly had no intention of letting him off so easily, and continued to mutter to herself, "Back in Wutan City, I never saw so many strange customs. It seems I'll have to find an opportunity to ask Uncle Xiao for some advice in the future."

"Varied"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes widened like copper bells.

This doesn't make sense. She even pries into hometown customs; when did this enchantress become so interested in me?

Hun Ruoruo suddenly moved closer to him, her small hands behind her back, her body leaning slightly forward.

Her laughter was clear and melodious, as captivating as a nightingale's: "Just kidding!"

Seeing the cunning look in the girl's eyes, Xiao Yan immediately understood her intentions and stammered, "Witch, you're making fun of me again!"

"Hehe, I have no interest in the customs of a small place like Wutan City, but what can I do when my husband always does such strange things?"

Hun Ruoruo stuck out her tongue and chuckled: "So, what exactly is it that you want to say, husband?"

Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat, and he asked in surprise, "You agreed?"

"That depends on the conditions my husband proposes, right?"

Hun Ruoruo casually stretched out her hand, her slender fingers dazzlingly white in the light: "Give me back my storage ring first."

Xiao Yan looked down and realized that during the tug-of-war, the ring that had been on the girl's finger was now back in his own hand. He immediately put it back on.

Looking at the gleaming silver ring on his ring finger, Xiao Yan seemed extremely satisfied and said with a smug smile, "Hehe, it still looks better this way."

Hun Ruoruo was equally delighted, but she didn't let him see it.

She turned around and walked step by step toward the throne, leaving only her back to Xiao Yan.

"You've gone to so much trouble, I guess you want to return to the Soul Clan with me, is that right?"

Xiao Yan froze on the spot. After a long while, he took a deep breath and frankly admitted, "Yes."

"I'm worried."

That was all.

The beautiful figure who had turned away did not turn back, but continued to move forward silently, walking into the shadows and facing the throne.

The girl's voice gradually echoed throughout the hall: "The competition for the position of young clan leader is not only a task assigned to me by my father, but also my own choice. My path does not require anyone's participation or help."

With control of the Soul Palace, the corruption of the Pill Tower, and now the Creation Ruins, it can be said that the power and prestige that Hun Ruoruo possesses in the clan today are all the result of countless efforts and strategic maneuvering.

She also has things to accomplish.

Even Xiao Yan was destined to be unable to stop it.

Bathed in the morning light, Xiao Yan's movements were somewhat stiff. He sighed and said with a wry smile, "I know, but I can't seem to control these thoughts."

The so-called thoughts naturally refer to the worries about Hun Ruoruo.

Ever since the girl left in the Valley of Sound, a shadow inevitably remained in Xiao Yan's heart, and it has not been dispelled to this day. On the contrary, it has grown stronger with each separation.

He didn't want to be separated from her again, not even for a moment.

Even though reason repeatedly tells him that the other person's life is not in danger, he still can't let go of the worry in his heart.

Hun Ruoruo's body stiffened visibly for a moment, then she stepped into the darkness even faster and sat directly on the crimson throne.

"Ruoruo?"

Xiao Yan stared at the girl sitting high on the throne, momentarily stunned.

"Xiao Yan."

After an unknown amount of time, Hun Ruoruo finally parted her lips and softly asked, "Suppose one day I have to fight against the world, what would you do?"

At that moment, their eyes met, one bright and the other dark, their gazes completely opposite.

P.S.: I just changed my update schedule and have to go to class, so I'm a little short on time to finish Chapter 2. Today, Chapter 2 will be posted at 6 PM, and all subsequent updates will be at 10:30 AM. Thank you for your understanding!
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