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

Chapter 639 Liu Erlong's Touching Moment
Liu Erlong leaned against his chest, feeling his steady heartbeat, and suddenly felt a kind of absurd realism in this scene.

She never imagined that one day she would do such a thing for a man so much younger than herself.

"I really..."

She shook her head with a wry smile, "I never imagined that one day I would be manipulated by a boy so much younger than me, and even... even be taken advantage of by you..."

She didn't dare say what came next, but Dai Chengfeng naturally understood.

He chuckled softly, pulled her closer, and gently rested his chin on the top of her head: "There are still many things I didn't expect."

Liu Erlong leaned against him, listening to his steady heartbeat, and suddenly felt a sense of peace she had never felt before.

Yes, there were so many things she hadn't expected—she hadn't expected to separate from Yu Xiaogang, hadn't expected to meet Dai Chengfeng, hadn't expected to fall in love again, and hadn't expected to end up like this with him.

Dai Chengfeng looked at the languid profile of the woman in his arms, and a thought flashed through his mind:
If Yu Xiaogang knew that the two women he once loved were now mine...

He shook his head, suppressing the somewhat wicked thought.

He disdained to prove anything in this way, but he had to admit that this secret victory did bring him a strange sense of satisfaction.

"What are you thinking about?"

Liu Erlong keenly noticed his distraction and looked up to ask.

"Thinking of you," Dai Chengfeng replied naturally, lowering his head to plant a kiss on her forehead.

Liu Erlong snorted softly, clearly not believing him, but she didn't press him for details. She just snuggled closer into his arms.

"Tired?" Dai Chengfeng noticed her weariness and asked softly.

“A little.” Liu Erlong closed his eyes, his voice gradually lowering, “This medicinal bath is naturally known to have a calming effect…”

"Then go to sleep."

Dai Chengfeng adjusted his position to make her more comfortable, saying, "I'll stay by your side."

Liu Erlong gave a mumbled reply and quickly drifted off to sleep.

Her breathing was steady and long, her long eyelashes cast faint shadows under her eyes, and her face still had a flush from the aftermath, making her look exceptionally charming.

Dai Chengfeng looked at her quietly, his gaze lingering on her face, from her heroic eyebrows to her delicate nose, and then to her slightly pursed lips.

The woman, usually so strong and decisive, was now sleeping soundly in his arms, completely unguarded. This contrast filled him with a strange sense of satisfaction.

He gently stroked her long hair, carefully drying it with his soul power, and then adjusted the water temperature to keep the medicinal bath at the most comfortable temperature.

As night deepened, the candlelight flickered in the bathroom, and steam filled the air.

With his back against the pool wall and Liu Erlong fast asleep in his arms, Dai Chengfeng suddenly felt that the tranquility of this moment was more moving than any victory.

After an unknown amount of time, Liu Erlong slowly woke up.

She blinked and found herself still in the bath, held firmly in Dai Chengfeng's arms, the water temperature still warm and comfortable.

"woke up?"

Dai Chengfeng's voice came from above.

"Um……"

Liu Erlong responded lazily, not rushing to get up, but instead snuggling closer to him, "What time is it?"

"It's midnight."

Dai Chengfeng said, "If you soak it any longer, your skin will wrinkle. It's time to get out."

Liu Erlong reluctantly straightened up and found that the skin on his fingers was wrinkled.

She glanced at Dai Chengfeng and realized that he had also been soaking with her for so long, which warmed her heart.

The two got up, and Dai Chengfeng took a soft bath towel that had been prepared on the side and wrapped it naturally around Liu Erlong's body, carefully wiping her down.

Liu Erlong was initially a little uncomfortable, but seeing his natural movements and focused expression, she relaxed and let him serve her.

Dai Chengfeng's fingers touched her skin through the bath towel, his movements gentle. Liu Erlong could feel his gaze lingering on her, but without any lust; it was more like he was admiring a precious work of art.

"What are you looking at?" she finally couldn't help but scold softly. "Looking at my woman," Dai Chengfeng replied frankly, a smile in his eyes.

Liu Erlong's heart skipped a beat, and she turned her face away, her ears turning red.

After drying herself off and changing into clean pajamas, Liu Erlong felt refreshed, all the fatigue of the past few days gone.

She had fully absorbed the medicinal power of Xuepo Lanzhi, and she could feel that the flow of soul power in her body was much smoother than usual. Even the sluggishness caused by some old injuries had been reduced.

"This medicinal bath is really effective," she said, flexing her wrists with satisfaction.

"That's natural."

Dai Chengfeng was already dressed and drying his wet hair with a towel. "I specially prepared a prescription for you to strengthen your body and nourish your meridians."

Liu Erlong's heart stirred slightly, and she looked at him: "When did you learn pharmacology?"

"Ability brought from a previous life."

Dai Chengfeng said half-jokingly, but when he saw Liu Erlong glaring at him again, he laughed and said, "Alright, it's something I figured out myself over the years."

"After all, to establish oneself in this world, having an extra skill is never a bad thing."

Liu Erlong gave him a deep look and didn't ask any further questions.

She knew that Dai Chengfeng had many secrets, but he didn't tell her, and she didn't force him to.

Everyone has a past, and doesn't she herself have a past she doesn't want to talk about?

The two returned to the bedroom, and Liu Erlong sat down in front of the dressing table, picking up a jade comb to comb her long hair.

Dai Chengfeng walked over naturally, took the comb from her hand, and began to comb her long, flowing black hair.

The bronze mirror reflected the two figures. The man was tall and handsome, and the woman was beautiful and charming; they looked remarkably well-matched.

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Liu Erlong suddenly felt a little dazed.
When I was with Yu Xiaogang, it seemed that I had never experienced such a peaceful and warm daily life.

The emotions at that time were too intense and too painful, like a raging fire that burned everything away, leaving only ashes in the end.

What Dai Chengfeng gave her, however, was a gentle, enduring warmth, a thoughtful consideration in the little things during their daily interactions, and a tacit understanding that needed no words.

"What are you thinking about?"

Dai Chengfeng noticed her absent-mindedness and asked in a low voice.

Liu Erlong shook his head, unwilling to say more, only saying, "It's nothing, I just think... it's fine this way."

Dai Chengfeng paused in his movements, looked at her in the mirror, and a gentle smile flashed in his eyes:
"Yes, it's pretty good."

After combing his hair, Dai Chengfeng put down the jade comb and gently placed his hands on Liu Erlong's shoulders.

His broad, thick hands massaged her shoulders and neck with just the right amount of pressure.

Liu Erlong squinted comfortably, like a cat being stroked. Suddenly remembering something, she asked:

"By the way, was that painting you did today really just a quick sketch?"

"What, you still don't believe I have this ability?" Dai Chengfeng laughed.

"It's not that I don't believe it, it's just..."

Liu Erlong carefully considered his words, "That painting skill could not have been achieved in a day, and its style is unique, unlike that of ordinary painters."

Dai Chengfeng remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "I once studied under an extraordinary person and learned some strange and ingenious skills. This method of sketching is one of them."

His explanation was only half true.

"Your skills are truly diverse."

"It's always good to have more skills," Dai Chengfeng chuckled, leaning down to kiss her hair. "Go to sleep, we have to get up early tomorrow."

Liu Erlong nodded and got up to walk towards the bed.

(End of this chapter)