Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 616 I'm really not a good person... Pshaw, I'm a good person! Soul Source Contract

"Still smelling?"

Xiao Wu felt even more shy watching Dai Chengfeng's actions.

For a moment, Xiao Wu felt her cheeks burning hot, and her heart was pounding wildly, as if a little deer was running rampant inside.

She dared not look Dai Chengfeng in the eye, her gaze lowered, falling on her thigh where he had touched her.

The skin seemed to still retain the warmth of his palm...

Xiao Wu bit her lower lip, trying to calm her disordered breathing.

She could feel Dai Chengfeng's gaze still on her, a gaze so tangible that it sent shivers down her exposed skin.

"I...I suddenly remembered..."

Xiao Wu suddenly stood up, her movements somewhat hurried. Her high heels made a crisp "tap" sound on the bluestone slab, and she swayed slightly.

She gripped the edge of the stone table, her fingertips turning white.

"Remember what?"

Dai Chengfeng raised an eyebrow, looking at her with a leisurely air.

"I just remembered... I... I have something to do!"

Xiao Wu's mind was a mess, and she couldn't think of a suitable reason at all, so she could only make up an excuse, "Zhu Zhuqing said, said she wants to see me today... yes, she wants to cultivate with me! I have to go find her!"

She spoke very quickly, barely daring to pause, for fear that if she did, her thoughts would be read.

After saying that, Xiao Wu turned to leave, her white skirt drawing a graceful arc in the air, revealing her fair and slender legs.

"Xiao Wu," Dai Chengfeng called out to her.

Xiao Wu paused, turned her back to him, and slightly tightened her shoulders.

Your face is very red.

Dai Chengfeng's voice carried a faint hint of amusement, "Would you like some herbal tea? It'll help cool you down."

"No, no need!"

Xiao Wu practically fled the courtyard, the sound of her high heels clicking on the ground chaotic and rapid, gradually fading into the distance.

Dai Chengfeng watched her figure disappear outside the courtyard gate, shook his head helplessly, picked up his teacup and took another sip of cold tea.

The tea had cooled completely; it tasted slightly bitter at first, but had a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste.

He stroked the rim of the cup, his gaze thoughtful.

He could guess some of Xiao Wu's thoughts. The girl was just beginning to experience love, and her shyness and panic were written on her face and in her eyes that dared not meet his gaze.

And his actions just now...

Dai Chengfeng looked down at his hands, his palms still seeming to retain that delicate and soft touch.

He's really used to it.

We're used to Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong...

But this habit might seem distorted to outsiders.

"I'm really not a good person... Pshaw, I'm a good person!"

Dai Chengfeng muttered to himself helplessly.

Soon, he put down his teacup, stood up, and prepared to leave the courtyard.

The leaves of the sycamore tree rustled in the morning breeze, and sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows on the bluestone slabs.

Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate, accompanied by a girl's clear and anxious call:

"Dai Chengfeng! It's great to see you here!"

Ning Rongrong rushed into the courtyard like a gust of wind, her pink skirt fluttering and her long hair drawing messy arcs in the air.

Her cheeks were flushed, fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, her chest rose and fell slightly from running, and her bright eyes were full of eagerness and excitement.

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Dai Chengfeng stopped and looked at her with some surprise.

Ning Rongrong stopped in front of him, placed her hands on her knees, took a few breaths, and then straightened up.

Her gaze swept across Dai Chengfeng's face, then landed on his hands, and her eyes lit up:
"Do you remember the ring I gave you on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest?" Dai Chengfeng nodded, raised his hand, and wore a warm jade ring on his slender fingers.

The ring is a pale moon white, with a delicate texture and soft luster. The surface is engraved with intricate and exquisite patterns, which shimmer with a warm glow in the sunlight.

“I brought it with me, what’s wrong?” he asked.

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up even more, as if she had discovered some earth-shattering secret, and she was so excited that she almost jumped up.

She grabbed Dai Chengfeng's wrist; it was cool to the touch, and the jade ring pressed against her palm, radiating a faint warmth.

"You come with me!"

Without saying a word, she pulled Dai Chengfeng out of the courtyard with surprising strength, almost causing him to stumble. He had no choice but to follow her.

"where to?"

Dai Chengfeng was being pulled along by her, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Go to my room!"

Ning Rongrong didn't turn her head, her voice filled with barely suppressed excitement, "A major discovery! A tremendous discovery!"

"Miss Ning, slow down." Dai Chengfeng tried to calm her down.

"Can't slow down!"

Ning Rongrong kept walking, "I've waited so long for this day! Do you know how many ancient books I've consulted and how many people I've asked in order to find out this?"

As she spoke, she pushed open a carved wooden door, pulled Dai Chengfeng inside, slammed the door shut with a "bang," and locked it.

The room was decorated with exquisite elegance, revealing the delicate thoughts of a young girl.

Pale pink gauze curtains hung down, several potted plants sat on the windowsill, and the desk was piled high with books and scrolls, some open and some stacked together, looking somewhat messy.

There was a faint fragrance in the air, like the scent of some kind of flower, mixed with the smell of paper and ink.

"look!"

Ning Rongrong released Dai Chengfeng's wrist, turned around and picked up a thick ancient book from the desk. The cover was dark brown leather, and the edges were worn, revealing the pages inside.

She carefully held the book up to Dai Chengfeng and turned to one of the pages.

The pages are yellowed, covered with dense ancient characters, as well as some complex patterns and symbols.

"I've been searching for the effects of this soul guide ring all this time. I've searched through the entire library and even asked people to find many ancient books from outside."

Ning Rongrong's voice trembled slightly with excitement as she gently tapped a line of text on the page.

"Persistence pays off, and I finally found it!"

Dai Chengfeng looked down and saw that the ancient characters were obscure and difficult to understand. It took him a while to barely make out their general meaning.

"This is……"

He frowned and read carefully.

Ning Rongrong couldn't wait for him to examine it slowly and explained directly, "This ring is called the 'Soul Source Contract,' a work by a master craftsman from ancient times, and it is extremely rare!"

Her eyes were incredibly bright.

"Its effects..."

Ning Rongrong paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "It can establish a special connection between Soul Masters!"

"A special connection?" Dai Chengfeng raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting from the book to Ning Rongrong's face.

"Correct!"

Ning Rongrong nodded vigorously, her long hair swaying with her movements.

"This connection is subtle, to be specific..."

She organized her thoughts, trying to describe it in the most accurate way possible: "When two Soul Masters wear either the mother or child ring of this ring, a resonance will occur between them."

"resonance?"

"Yes, resonance."

Ning Rongrong pointed to the illustrations on the page, "Look here, it says that this resonance allows Soul Masters to sense each other during cultivation, and even... to a certain extent, sense each other's emotions and state!"

(End of this chapter)