Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 288 Leng Yulai: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have slacked off at work, I'm guilty."
Inside the ward, the atmosphere became unusually relaxed because of Di Yue.

Although Lu Jun didn't talk much, thanks to his rich experience surfing the internet accumulated in his previous life on Earth, and some futuristic internet memes, he unexpectedly found common ground with this noble imperial beast.

From complaining about the bizarre phenomena on the Soul Network to talking about the Soul Guide movies they had watched, Lu Jun was surprised to find that Di Yue especially liked exciting special effects blockbusters and sentimental romance movies.

Then the two talked about movies and some less common hobbies, and Di Yue's laughter never stopped.

She laughed so hard she almost fell over, her long golden hair trembling slightly with her laughter, her vertical pupils curving into crescents, radiating a carefree and pure joy, where was there even a trace of the indifferent aloofness she had shown before?

Standing behind her, the Crimson King's eyes, hidden behind his sunglasses, also flashed a hint of surprise and relief.

He couldn't remember the last time he had seen the young lady laugh so heartily and relax so much.

Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, she is an auspicious beast that carries the fortune of soul beasts. Every move she makes affects the hearts of all beasts, and she bears invisible pressure.

In the Spirit Pagoda, she is the supreme symbol, and every move she makes represents the will of the spirit beasts. She is also a mascot for the harmonious coexistence of humans and spirit beasts, and thus cannot do whatever she wants.

It's so rare to see someone laugh so unrestrainedly, like an ordinary human girl, simply because they've found someone with similar interests.

Unfortunately, good times are always short-lived.

The Crimson King tilted his head slightly, as if listening to some unseen signal.

He hesitated for a moment, but finally steeled himself and reminded them in a low, flat voice:
"Miss, it's time."

Di Yue, who was laughing so hard she was wiping away tears, suddenly froze, her smile vanishing as if it had been paused.

She turned her head away irritably, glared at the Red King, and pouted her little mouth high:

"Hakichi, you're such a spoilsport, humph."

Her puffed-up face made her look more like a spoiled girl being urged to go home by her parents.

The Crimson King silently shrank his neck, his expression behind his sunglasses unchanged, but he stood even straighter, silently bearing his master's displeasure.

Di Yue knew the gravity of the situation. Although unwilling, she sighed and turned back to Lu Jun with a helpless expression of being forced to perform, tinged with a hint of grievance.

"Sigh... It's time for me to go back. Otherwise, that old man Di Tian will start worrying about this and that again, it's so annoying. He's always afraid that I'll be hooked up with some human and snatched away... Humph."

"I think he himself really wants to fully integrate into human society and experience what it's like to be an ordinary old man taking a walk and drinking tea!"

While grumbling about Di Tian, ​​she straightened her skirt, which had been disheveled from laughing, and then waved the communicator in her hand at Lu Jun:
"Alright, we've exchanged contact information and followed each other on SoulNet. I'll contact you to chat when I'm free. Bye~ Take good care of your injuries and remember to drink the water from the Lake of Life."

Her voice regained its lively and cheerful tone, as if her previous unhappiness was just an illusion.

"Okay, bye-bye."

Lu Jun scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, looking at Di Yue's sudden change in mood, feeling that this auspicious beast lady's thoughts were more unpredictable than a needle at the bottom of the sea.

He watched as Di Yue turned around with light steps, her long golden hair drawing a dazzling arc behind her. The Crimson King, like the most loyal shadow, followed silently behind. The two quickly disappeared from the doorway of the ward. The ward fell silent again.

Leng Yulai stood by the side the whole time, witnessing this truly magical scene.

Di Yue, the supreme treasure of the Spirit Pagoda and the auspicious beast Emperor, chatted with Lu Jun about the Soul Network, movies, and interests just like an ordinary online friend, and even laughed so happily. In the end, they even exchanged contact information and made an appointment to chat online again.

Her exquisite and aloof face was now filled with disbelief and blank stare, her red lips slightly parted as if an egg could fit inside.

After a long while, she slowly turned her head, looking at Lu Jun leaning against the hospital bed with an extremely complicated gaze, as if she were looking at an alien creature. Her voice carried a hint of uncertainty and amazement:

"This...this...is okay?" She pointed towards the door. "You just hooked up with the Imperial Beast like that? And you even got along well? You became online friends?"

"Lu Jun, what are you made of? Did you misplace your social skills? How come you seem to know a little bit about everything and can always find some weird topics to talk about?"

"This is practically the template for the all-around expert male protagonist in those online novels!"

Lu Jun felt extremely uncomfortable under Leng Yulai's exaggerated description and burning gaze, especially when he heard about the all-around master male protagonist template. His eyes almost popped out, and he nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.
"No, sis, you're exaggerating a bit. I'm not that awesome. I'm just curious... you read web novels?"

Leng Yulai was taken aback by his reaction, and two suspicious blushes quickly rose on her fair cheeks.

Her eyes darted around, and she subconsciously raised her hand to smooth a stray hair behind her ear, trying to hide her embarrassment. She forced herself to remain calm and explained:

"Ahem, well... although as a Soul Master, cultivating and improving strength is the primary task, people always need some personal space to relieve boredom, and... um... learn how to efficiently pass the time during work breaks, or rather... optimize work processes?"

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost a mosquito's hum.

Lu Jun raised an eyebrow at her, giving her a look that said, "I don't believe you for a second."

Feeling even more embarrassed by her gaze, Leng Yulai decided to give up, put her hands on her hips, and retorted defiantly:
"Okay, okay, I'm guilty, alright!"

"I am not like my sister, a workaholic who selflessly dedicates all my time and energy to the great cause of the Spirit Pagoda!"

"I admit it! I sometimes... um... sneak in some novels or watch some videos while slacking off in the office, what's wrong with that? Is that a problem? Who says a Title Douluo can't have a little hobby?!"

After she finished speaking, she deliberately glared at Lu Jun, but her slightly reddened ears and flickering eyes completely betrayed her guilty conscience.

Looking at her blustering yet cowardly and forced attempt at sophistry, Lu Jun couldn't help but chuckle.

Who would have thought that Leng Yulai, who is usually cold, aloof, decisive, cute, and a bit brainless, would have such a side to her in private?

Inside the ward, the atmosphere between the two became relaxed again because of this little incident.

It's not as awkward as before.

(End of this chapter)