Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 115 Ling Luochen Takes the Lead and Heads to Dragon City
After another exhilarating battle, Ling Luochen collapsed softly into Shu Yan's arms, too exhausted to even move a finger.

Shu Yan stroked Ling Luochen's hair, which was as smooth as brocade, while his other hand unconsciously reached to the side.

But then he suddenly realized that, apart from cigars, there didn't seem to be any other types of tobacco or even cigarettes in the Douluo Continent.

In fact, whether in his past or present life, Shu Yan has never been addicted to cigarettes. His so-called post-coital smoking is just a habit.

Of course, he hadn't thought of this habit for a long time. Just now, the overlap between his past and present lives made him subconsciously perform an action from his long-forgotten memory.

Ling Luochen noticed the momentary daze on Shu Yan's face. She reached out and stroked Shu Yan's cheek, then whispered:
"what happened?"

Shu Yan quickly came to his senses. He kissed Ling Luochen's forehead and then chuckled softly:
"It's nothing, I just remembered some things."

"Oh…"

Ling Luochen nodded, then continued to ask:
"What are your plans after this? My surveillance mission this time is quite difficult, so it has a one-month time limit. All told, I still have almost two weeks of free time..."

Because she has just fallen deeply in love with Shu Yan, Ling Luochen is currently very attached to him.

She was used to being alone, and over the past ten years she had endured countless moments of loneliness and coldness. If none of this had happened recently, Ling Luochen felt that living like this wouldn't have been so bad.

But things are different now. With Shu Yan by her side, she has experienced the long-lost companionship and warmth.

From then on, she was no longer alone, and finally had someone to rely on and find solace in healing her loneliness. Even though their love had only lasted a day, Ling Luochen had already developed a deep attachment to Shu Yan. With Shu Yan around, her heart could always be bathed in sunshine, no longer covered by ice.

How could someone who has seen the sunshine and felt warmth possibly want to return to coldness and darkness?
Ling Luochen is a typical example.

Shu Yan also understood the implication behind Ling Luochen's words. He thought for a moment, then chuckled softly:
"Since there's still time, let's travel around the mainland together. Unfortunately, although the Northern Region is vast and boundless, most of it is a harsh and cold land, and I have important matters to attend to, so I'm afraid I won't be able to take you to see the spring blossoms..."

"It's alright. Where you are, it's like springtime for me."

Ling Luochen stared intently into Shu Yan's eyes, then spoke softly.

A young girl's heart is always filled with poetry. Listening to Ling Luochen's heartfelt expression, Shu Yan was also deeply moved.

After thinking for a moment, he spoke softly:

"By the way, Luo Chen, you haven't fused with a soul bone yet, have you?"

Ling Luochen was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded.

"Yes, I haven't fused with a soul bone yet."

She had encountered a soul bone that was suitable for her, but unfortunately, she lost in the competition, and her connection with that soul bone was severed.

“That’s perfect, I happen to have a soul bone here that’s very suitable for you.”

Shu Yan used his soul power to retrieve the clothes from the ground. Ling Luochen didn't hide anything and put on the clothes openly in front of Shu Yan. After all, Shu Yan had already thoroughly examined everything she could and couldn't see, so she might as well be more open as well...

After Ling Luochen finished dressing, Shu Yan took out the torso bone from the 80,000-year-old Fallen White-Eyed Demon Tiger King.

A deep tiger roar resounded, carrying an unparalleled chilling aura of killing intent. This soul bone was undoubtedly the most top-tier soul bone below 100,000 years old, without exception.

Upon seeing this torso bone, a clear look of astonishment appeared in Ling Luochen's eyes.

"This soul bone comes from the White-Eyed Demon Tiger King, a top-tier tiger-type soul beast. It possesses two attributes: ice and darkness. Ice is the primary attribute, while darkness is the secondary attribute."

"Its age is around 80,000 years. After you absorb this soul bone, your physical attributes will be greatly improved, and the age of the soul beast corresponding to the sixth soul ring you absorb in the future will also be much higher."

Upon hearing this, Ling Luochen's pupils contracted slightly. He was about to say something when Shu Yan interrupted him with a look. "Remember this from now on, you don't need to be polite with me in anything. Also, I already have a torso bone. Although this soul bone is of high age, it's not suitable for me."

Shu Yan placed the skeleton of the White-Eyed Demon Tiger King into Ling Luochen's arms, giving Ling Luochen no chance to refuse or say anything.

Ling Luochen pursed her lips, momentarily at a loss for words, but seeing the determination in Shu Yan's eyes, she ultimately withdrew her polite refusal.

"Shu Yan, thank you..."

Ling Luochen said softly.

Shu Yan gently patted her head and said softly:
"Go get something to eat first. I'll protect you tonight, and then you can absorb this soul bone."

Ling Luochen nodded obediently, then put the soul bone into his storage soul tool and followed Shu Yan out of the hotel room.

……

After a casual dinner, Shu Yan took Ling Luochen back to their room.

Absorbing the torso bone of the 80,000-year-old White-Eyed Demon Tiger King was definitely a challenge for Ling Luochen. This soul bone was one of the most domineering soul bones among all soul bones. Moreover, the White-Eyed Demon Tiger King that produced this soul bone had fallen into evil soul beasts in life, and the resentment of its soul after death was much stronger and more troublesome than that of an ordinary 80,000-year-old soul beast.

The first half of the absorption process was indeed somewhat painful for Ling Luochen, but with Shu Yan's help and the life energy he injected into her body, she finally managed to absorb the soul bone without any major incidents.

After the absorption was complete, Ling Luochen's soul power increased by two levels, from level 53 to level 55.

Level 55—that was her soul power level when she participated in the Soul Battle Tournament in the original story. But now, Ling Luochen has reached this level about a year ahead of schedule. Before the Soul Battle Tournament, she will definitely be able to become a Soul Emperor.

This cultivation speed is already extremely fast. You should know that even looking at the entire Shrek Academy, there are only four students who have been able to break through to become a six-ring Soul Emperor before the age of twenty, and none of these four are simple people.

Ling Luochen was also overjoyed. After realizing what was happening, she immediately pounced on Shu Yan again. Her hands moved swiftly, and in no time, she had stripped both of them naked.

Shu Yan was about to say something when Ling Luochen silenced him with a still somewhat awkward kiss.

Seeing Ling Luochen's anxious expression, Shu Yan even began to doubt Ling Luochen's true intentions.

Was she trying to repay me, or was she simply lusting after my body?

Shu Yan looked at Ling Luochen, who seemed quite familiar with the situation, sighed softly, and finally succumbed to Ling Luochen's "tyranny"...

……

Early the next morning.

Shu Yan helped Ling Luochen, whose legs were a little weak, leave the hotel amidst the envious or jealous expressions of the crowd.

Immediately, Shu Yan released his spatial power to envelop Ling Luochen, and after a flash of silver light, the two appeared outside Ice City.

Even though Ling Luochen had anticipated this, he still couldn't help but be amazed by Shu Yan's use of spatial power.

As they headed towards Dragon City, Shu Yan explained the mysteries of spatial power to Ling Luochen.

Although Ling Luochen is unlikely to master the power of space in a short time, it would be good to get a feel for it beforehand.

The two walked and talked, and before long, their figures completely disappeared into the Flying Snow Mountains...

……

(End of this chapter)