Peerless Douluo: Blood of the Black King Nidhogg!

Chapter 186 The Day the Cherry Blossoms Bloom (5K)

Ning Tian's smooth, platinum blonde hair fluttered in the wind, reflecting a dazzling shimmer in the sunlight. Her pure white, snow-white, pleated mini-skirt swayed gently, like a pear blossom blooming in spring.

"Mexico!"

The girl's voice was full of joy and excitement, without the slightest repression or restraint. She was freely expressing and venting her love for her beloved.

Ning Tian opened his arms and gently yet eagerly nestled into Ke Moyuan's embrace, the faint scent of cherry blossoms filling his nostrils.

Smelling the delicate and refreshing floral fragrance, and feeling the rapidly beating heart of the girl in his arms, all of Mo Yuan's previous thoughts vanished. A gentle smile appeared on his face as he softly patted the girl's back.

The four women, who had come to chat 'friendly', all stopped talking at the same time and turned to look at the two people embracing in the sunlight and breeze.

Han Ruoruo, Ma Xiaotao, and Ling Luochen, who knew about Ning Tian's relationship with Mo Yuan, were not surprised at all. They were just a little jealous or sighed at Ning Tian's good luck.

Ye Guyi, unaware of all this, was stunned. She hadn't expected that so little time had passed before another opponent appeared.
Moreover, they seem to be far more troublesome than Han Ruoruo and the others.

"Long time no see, Brother Mo, did you miss me?" Ning Tian looked up at Mo Yuan, her beautiful eyes shimmering with light and ripples, her deep love undisguised.

"Of course I miss you," Mo Yuan said with a warm smile.

As Ning Tian met Mo Yuan's gaze, a blush rose on her cheeks, as pink as cherry blossoms. Her eyes became somewhat hazy, and gradually, the girl closed her eyes, stood on tiptoe, and let her moist red lips reach towards Mo Yuan.

Mo Yuan's lips twitched slightly as he felt the gazes of the four women behind him, as if they were thorns in his back.

"Cough cough!"

Han Ruoruo, Ye Guyi, and the other three women coughed lightly in unison, as if to say, "Are you kidding me? If you were eating alone with Mo Yuan, that would be one thing, but now that we're all here, how can you eat alone?"

Suddenly realizing there were other people there, Ning Tian immediately opened his eyes, his gaze filled with panic and shyness, his cheeks turning from pink to deep red.

She loosened her grip on Mo Yuan's waist, but still held his right hand tightly, with a strong grip, as if afraid that if she looked up again, her beloved would leave again.

"Hello, senior sisters, it's been a long time," Ning Tian said, suppressing his shyness as he greeted Han Ruoruo and the others.

"Oh, so Junior Ning saw us. Why don't we head over first and come back after you and Mo Yuan are done kissing?"

Ma Xiaotao teased Ning Tian, ​​but there was no malice in her words. After all, Ning Tian had taken the lead over them.

Thinking of this, Ma Xiaotao, Han Ruoruo, and Ling Luochen suddenly remembered something at the same time, and their eyes all turned to Ye Guyi, who was silent and squinting, seemingly lost in thought.

Yes, they arrived a little later, so it's not fair to say anything, but there happens to be a senior here who's even older than Ning Tian! What's so special about meeting someone in their teens? Can it compare to a true childhood sweetheart?
Just then, Ning Tian also noticed Ye Guyi, this stranger, gazing at her cool and beautiful face and her exquisite and graceful figure.

Ning Tian frowned slightly, especially when she saw Ye Guyi looking at her. She suddenly had a bad feeling and unconsciously tightened her grip on Mo Yuan's hand again.

"Senior Ruoruo, who is this?"

"Ah! You mean bone garments?" Han Ruoruo suddenly perked up, feigning surprise as if she had just remembered such a thing.

She glanced at Mo Yuan furtively, a hint of schadenfreude creeping into her smile, making Mo Yuan's eyelids twitch.

"Gu Yi is Junior Brother's childhood friend~ They've known each other since childhood, and to this day, she's the first and only genius to have ever defeated Junior Brother~"

"Huh?" Ning Tian was dumbfounded. She couldn't help but look Ye Guyi up and down again. Looking at that stunningly beautiful face, she finally realized where her bad premonition came from.

So, before me, Mo Yuan had a close female friend?!
The significance of the phrase "childhood sweethearts" goes without saying. Some people always say that childhood sweethearts can't compete with those who fall from the sky, but what are the odds of that happening? Besides, in her opinion, Mo Yuan is an extremely sentimental person.

"Hello, my name is Ye Guyi. Nice to meet you, Junior Sister Ning." Ye Guyi extended her right hand to Ning Tian, ​​her smile gentle and pleasant, like a breeze.

"Hello, hello." Ning Tian was still in a daze. Compared to Ye Guyi, she seemed inferior. But that made sense, given the age difference.

After Han Ruoruo introduced Ye Guyi again, Ning Tian's gaze towards Ye Guyi completely changed, with a faint sense of vigilance hidden deep in his eyes.

She felt that Ye Guyi posed an even greater sense of crisis to her than Han Ruoruo.

The arrival of Ning Tian, ​​a slightly younger girl, made the atmosphere, which was originally friendly on the surface but fiercely competitive underneath, somewhat freeze, and everyone was at a loss for words.

"Haha, Brother Mo, we suddenly remembered we have some things to do, so we'll have to go now. Let's get together and chat properly later when we have more time..."

Not used to this chaotic situation, Yao Haoxuan, Gongyang Mo, and the others quickly made an excuse to leave, fearing that the girls' fight might affect them.

After the little incident, the atmosphere became somewhat dull again. Zhang Lexuan, who had witnessed everything, never stopped smiling, her eyes burning with gossip.

Suddenly, as if she remembered something, her eyes lit up slightly, her smile became even brighter, and a good idea quietly emerged in her mind.

"Oh, right, I suddenly remembered something that should be quite important to you. I wonder if you'd be interested in hearing about it, Ruoruo?" Zhang Lexuan said with a smile.

"What is it, Le Xuan?" Han Ruoruo asked.

"Is this important to us? That's interesting. What's the matter, Senior Sister?" Ma Xiaotao asked.

Ye Guyi didn't say anything, but her gleaming eyes clearly showed that she was very interested in what Zhang Lexuan was talking about.

Something important to Senior Sister and Gu Yi? What is it? Is there such a thing in the original work?

and many more! !
Something is wrong!
Mo Yuan suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhang Lexuan. After seeing Zhang Lexuan's obviously 'malicious' eyes, he understood everything! Three words exploded in his mind.

Sea! God! Fate!
Sure enough, Zhang Lexuan then talked about the Sea God's Fate, "Ruo Ruo, Xiao Tao, have you forgotten? The Sea God's Fate is in a few days."

Han Ruoruo's eyes lit up, and she suddenly realized, "Yes! Le Xuan, I almost forgot about it!" As she spoke, she looked at Mo Yuan with a meaningful smile.

Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen were the same; their eyes seemed to flicker with flames as they looked at Mo Yuan, extremely aggressive.

"Sea God's Fate? Senior Sister, what kind of event is that?" Ye Guyi and Ning Tian couldn't help but ask.

“The Sea God’s Fate is a traditional event at Shrek Academy, and it’s very interesting,” Zhang Lexuan said. “In short, the Sea God’s Fate is also called the Sea God’s Fate Blind Date Event. It is hoped that all the students in the inner academy who participate in the Sea God’s Fate Blind Date Event can find their own love.”

"A matchmaking event? I see, that's quite interesting." Ye Guyi smiled, understanding why Han Ruoruo and Ma Xiaotao had both looked at Mo Yuan earlier.

This kind of event is basically a public confession of love to someone of the opposite sex. As long as Mo Yuan participates, everyone will know what his true feelings are.

It could be said that victory or defeat hinges on this one move!
"Brother Mo, will you participate in the Sea God's Fate event?" Ning Tian, ​​having understood this as well, posed this crucial question to Mo Yuan.

"Yes, Junior Brother, you will participate, right?" Han Ruoruo's smile remained unchanged, but Mo Yuan always felt that there was a faint threat in that smile.

"Senior Sister, I want to participate too." Ye Guyi said, glancing at Mo Yuan, her meaning self-evident.

Mo Yuan felt a headache coming on; wasn't this putting him on the hot seat?

Thinking of this, Mo Yuan couldn't help but look at the 'culprit' who caused all this, Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan. Seeing that Zhang Lexuan was still cheerful, a few black lines appeared on Mo Yuan's forehead.

Well done, I didn't realize Senior Sister was so cunning... If it weren't for her status, Mo Yuan would have given Zhang Lexuan a good beating: Why did you record the Sea God's Fate so clearly? Does that mean Ye Xuan will come later?

"Sigh... Alright, alright, I'll participate." Mo Yuan said helplessly. Seeing that Mo Yuan agreed, Zhang Lexuan smiled even more happily, with a sense of satisfaction that her wicked scheme had succeeded. "Then it's good. I'll add your names to the list later. I hope to see everyone in a few days."

"Okay, okay. Senior Sister, could you please show Bone Robe around the academy and tell me about the specifics? I haven't been back for a long time and I'm planning to go out for a stroll."

Mo Yuan immediately wanted to run away. He was really suffering under the siege of Han Ruoruo and the other five women. He felt that it would be better to fight a few Limit Douluos.

Han Ruoruo and Ye Guyi couldn't help but smile and didn't refuse. Anyway, Mo Yuan would be at the academy after this, and no matter how much he ran around, he would eventually have to go back to the dormitory. It wouldn't be too late to take care of anything then.

“Then I’ll go shopping with you, Brother Mo… Hey?! Why are you guys dragging me along?!” Ning Tian was speaking when Han Ruoruo and the others forcibly pulled her away from Mo Yuan and dragged her towards the depths of the inner courtyard.

“Junior Sister Ning Tian hasn’t been back to the academy for a long time, so she must be a bit rusty. Let’s take this opportunity to catch up together,” Ma Xiaotao said with a grin. She was the strongest among them.

"Huh? Didn't I just come back last year?" Ning Tianren was dumbfounded, even doubting whether he had remembered the time wrong.

"No, no, no, you must be mistaken, Junior Sister Ning Tian. Never mind, why say so much? Let's go." Han Ruoruo smiled brightly. There are more monks than meat to eat, and things are already scarce. Now you want to eat it all by yourself? Where would you find such a good deal?

Ning Tian's cultivation level was already inferior to Han Ruoruo and the others. Coupled with his support-type status and the difference in numbers, how could Ning Tian possibly resist? Before he could even say a few words, Han Ruoruo and the others dragged him towards the depths of Seagod Island.

"Phew... finally some peace and quiet." Watching the women's figures disappear from sight, Mo Yuan lit a cigarette, exhaled a puff of smoke, and then stepped onto the surface of Sea God Lake.

The lake water rippled, without any ice or wind supporting him, and Mo Yuan walked straight to the outer courtyard of Shrek Academy by stepping on the lake water.

……

Just like a year ago, Shrek City was bustling with activity, with every street crowded with people. After driving around in his Word of Power Ghost a few times, Mo Yuan left the downtown area and arrived at the South District.

Like the metropolis of its previous life, Shrek City also has a downtown area and a suburb. The southern district is a less populated area, where most of the parks, green spaces, and preserved ancient buildings are located.

Mo Yuan then planned to leave the city from here, take a stroll outside, and return after Han Ruoruo and the others had gotten to know Ye Guyi well enough.

"Hmm? I didn't notice until a few years ago that there are cherry blossoms planted here?" Mo Yuan stood in the middle of the bluestone road, looking at the endless rows of pink-flowered trees on both sides of the road and said with some surprise.

This is a forest wonderland shrouded in pink clouds, where millions of delicate flowers weave a magnificent tapestry on the branches, and then transform into a romantic cherry blossom rain in the breeze.

A delicate, sweet fragrance floats in the air, a soft pink carpet lies beneath your feet, sunlight filters through the flowers, casting dappled shadows, and birdsong and human voices add to the ambiance.

Mo Yuan suddenly froze for no reason. He reached out and caught a falling petal. It was so light that it was almost weightless. His fingertips felt a silky smoothness and a slight, imperceptible coolness.

"It's so beautiful..." Mo Yuan smiled. He had never felt so good under such a beautiful view.

Mo Yuan has always liked cherry blossoms. He thinks that cherry blossoms in the wind are like snow, a lot of snow. In his previous life, as a child from the southern inland, he always longed for snow and the sea.

Moreover, cherry blossoms are unlike the snowy season. They don't have the cold that makes you want to wrap yourself up like a loaf of bread, nor the bleak loneliness of winter. Instead, they have the warm breeze of spring and the warm, gentle sunshine.

Mo Yuan continued walking along the somewhat aged bluestone path into the depths of the cherry blossom grove, pink petals drifting down from his side, occasionally landing on his shoulder.

There weren't many people here, only a few children playing on the lawn covered with flower petals. The chirping of birds in the woods was crisp and melodious, occasionally mixed with the children's cheerful laughter. The footsteps on the flower-strewn path made a soft 'crunch' sound.

Mo Yuan walked for a long time and finally arrived not far from the South Gate. The cherry blossom trees reached their peak density here, and when the wind blew, the world turned pink.

Seeing all this, Mo Yuan suddenly didn't want to leave the city anymore. So he stood there, quietly appreciating the unique snowfall, until his spirit was suddenly touched...

Mo Yuan looked towards the south gate. Cherry blossom petals kept drifting past his eyes, obscuring his vision, but he still saw an unfamiliar figure walking towards him.

Mo Yuan looked at the other person, feeling that the other person should be looking at him as well.

The road wasn't long, and even though she walked very slowly, she arrived a short distance in front of Mo Yuan a minute later.

At this distance, no matter how many cherry blossoms there are, Mo Yuan can still see the other person's entire appearance.

It was a girl, a very beautiful girl, with long, jet-black hair that flowed smoothly down her back without a single curl. Her features were exquisite, and even if you looked at her a million times, you couldn't find a single flaw.

Her skin was so white it was almost transparent, surpassing even the snow in the deepest part of the far north. Yet her eyes were an extremely rare red, not the wine red of Meng Hongchen, but a shade lighter than blood, yet lacking the richness of red wine. They were crystal clear, like the first naturally born, most perfect ruby ​​in the world.

The girl's temperament was also unique; she was neither aloof nor as gentle as the senior sister or Han Ruoruo, nor was she more outgoing and enthusiastic.

To be precise, her temperament is more like Mo Yuan's—yes, that kind of kingly majesty, the majesty of looking down on all living beings from above, and the ruthlessness of having the life and death of all people in the world under one's control.

"Hiss... Wow, is this girl really that beautiful?" Hyotei said, somewhat lost in thought. Even though she usually looked at men like Yuki-tei, she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration at the girl's appearance.

“She is indeed very beautiful,” Xue Di echoed, admitting that she herself was inferior. However, she felt something was off about the girl’s face. “Wait, did you guys notice? This girl looks like Mo Yuan, like a female version of Mo Yuan.”

Electrolux stroked his beard, nodding repeatedly, clicking his tongue in amazement, "Indeed, even their temperaments are so similar. Xiao Yuan, tell me, you're not hiding it from us, you actually have a younger sister who's been living away from home?"

"But that doesn't make sense. Even so, your sister doesn't have dragon blood. Could it be that the Black King is also a twin? Or that the girl also has another Black King within her?"

Under the World Tree, Nidhogg rolled his eyes, his speechless expression practically written all over his face.

Mo Yuan ignored the speculations and questions from Elex and Xue Di, and simply gazed quietly at the girl in front of him.

He had already recognized the girl.

"How did you..."

“I remember you once said something like this to me,” the girl interrupted Mo Yuan.

After these words, the girl's strong sense of authority melted instantly, like solid ice meeting a furnace. The piercing coldness between her brows and eyes vanished without a trace, replaced by a gentleness softer than water.

Mo Yuan showed no sign of anger, and simply said gently, "Go ahead."

“You once told me that the world is both big and small, depending on how many people you know. Every time you meet someone, the world becomes a little bigger for you, like unlocking a new map in a game.”

The girl's voice was soft, like a gentle breeze caressing cherry blossoms, carrying an extremely delicate and subtle sweet fragrance.

"There are many cities in this world, some you know and some you don't. But whether you know them or not, they are just names or labels to you. You haven't been there, and there's no one there you want to visit or who's waiting for you. So they don't really belong to your world."

"You can travel to many places, meet many people, eat a lot of delicious food, and do a lot of fun things, but they don't belong to you."

"Just like the most beautiful sunrise and sunset happen every day, but to the sun, or that beautiful scene, you are just a passerby. You don't belong to it, and it doesn't belong to you. The only one who truly belongs to you is the person you may love who is by your side."

"She belongs to you, and you belong to her. Wherever she goes, the fog shrouding the map will be dispelled, and that place will belong to your world, not because you know that city, but because she is there."

A gentle breeze blows, and the branches sway softly. A silent rain of petals falls quietly, as countless delicate petals detach from the branches, swirling and fluttering down like pink snowflakes.

This is a vibrant spring feast, yet it is also permeated with a fleeting, tender melancholy, drawing people to immerse themselves in its brief but exquisite beauty, laughing, contemplating, and together creating a vivid and enduring spring landscape.
In the pink 'snow,' the girl looked at Mo Yuan, and Mo Yuan looked at the girl.

"Now, I'm here beside you, this is my world," the girl's demeanor suddenly changed, from gentle and tender to her initial authority and coldness. She stared into Mo Yuan's eyes, enunciating each word clearly.
"Of course, you, who are in this world, also belong to me."

(End of this chapter)