Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

Chapter 228 Taking Down Xianlin'er 2
"teacher."

Just then, Ye Chen called out softly.

His voice broke the monotonous hum in the laboratory, his tone gentle and clearly concerned.

Xian Lin'er's body stiffened almost imperceptibly upon hearing the sound.

She turned her head sharply, and when she saw that it was Ye Chen standing at the door, her eyes, which had been somewhat dim due to fatigue and anxiety, instantly lit up as if they had been filled with starlight.

"Xiao Chen! When did you get back!"

She sat up almost immediately, the gloom and irritability on her face dispelled as if by a gentle breeze, replaced by pure joy.

Even ignoring the still-humming soul guide core, she quickly walked around the experimental table, opened her arms, and pounced on Ye Chen.

"Puff~"

He was suddenly enveloped in a warm, soft embrace.

Xian Lin'er almost couldn't wait to hug Ye Chen tightly, her arms wrapped tightly around his waist, her cheeks buried deep in Ye Chen's neck, and she greedily took a few deep breaths.

"Hmm...you little rascal, you haven't come to see me in so long, I thought you'd forgotten about me..."

Xian Lin'er's voice was muffled inside Ye Chen's clothes, carrying a hint of resentment, but more so a sense of satisfaction and indescribable peace, as if a person who had trekked through the desert had finally found a spring of sweet water.

"...It smells so good...Every time I smell it...I feel my tense nerves relax a lot." Xianlin thought to herself.

The scent emanating from Ye Chen, a blend of icy coolness and refreshing sunshine, acted as a natural soothing agent for her, making her feel much more relaxed.

Ye Chen hugged Xian Lin'er back, and he could clearly feel her stiffness and slight trembling slowly relaxing in his arms.

He gently rubbed his chin against her sensitive earlobe, inhaling the familiar scent, and asked with a touch of concern, "Teacher, you look terrible. Have you been under too much stress lately? Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Hmph, although you have good talent, you're only a level six Soul Master. What help can you be?" Xian Lin'er opened her mouth and gently bit Ye Chen's neck.

Although it was a soft moan, the tone was indescribably sweet and gentle.

Clearly, Xian Lin'er felt Ye Chen's concern, and her heart warmed slightly. The love in her eyes when she looked at Ye Chen was almost overflowing.

Their relationship was no longer that of a typical master and disciple.

From the initial mutual probing and appreciation, to the later close dependence, and now to this intimacy with its clear ambiguity, they both tacitly enjoy this special emotional connection.

Although they didn't cross the final line of intimacy, such intimate gestures had become commonplace.

"No matter how important the research is, you can't wear yourself out. Health is fundamental, and even soul masters are exhausted by their energy and spirit."

Helpless, Ye Chen leaned down and kissed Xian Lin'er on the cheek. His gaze then fell on her jade-like feet in high heels and black stockings. An idea naturally came to mind, and he offered, "Teacher, why don't you sit down and rest for a while? Let me massage your feet to help you relax. It's been so long since I've massaged your feet~"

Upon hearing this, Xian Lin'er was slightly taken aback at first, and then a mischievous smile flashed quickly in her bright eyes, like a cunning cat.

Instead of refusing, she followed Ye Chen's lead and was pulled to a cushioned chair in the corner of the laboratory to sit down.

She deliberately raised one of her feet, which was covered in black stockings, and waved it in front of Ye Chen. Her ankle was slender and her calf had smooth and beautiful lines.

Her high heels swayed slightly with her movements.

A seductive yet playful smile curved her lips.

"You little rascal, are you really worried about me being tired, or...?"

Her gaze was fixed on Ye Chen, as if trying to see through his thoughts, her tone languid and teasing.

"Cough cough..."

A rare look of embarrassment, as if his thoughts had been exposed, appeared on Ye Chen's face.

He coughed slightly, a little embarrassed, but then brazenly put on an act, gently taking her ankle in his hand, his fingertips feeling the soft, delicate skin through the thin black stockings. He looked up to meet her gaze and said earnestly, "Who can resist liking Teacher Xianlin'er when she's so beautiful?"

"Hmph, so glib-tongued, I wonder where he learned that from. Hurry up and massage me."

Xian Lin'er lifted her foot and lightly brushed her toes, which were wrapped in black stockings, against Ye Chen's face.

But she turned her head slightly away, not daring to meet Ye Chen's gaze, her face quickly turning red.

"Okay, okay~"

Seeing that Xian Lin'er was even more shy than him, Ye Chen chuckled and then lowered his head to begin his work seriously. Ye Chen's warm palms began to gently massage her soles through her smooth black stockings.

The movements were very professional; first, the arch of the foot was gently pressed to relieve the tension from standing for a long time.

Then, gently massage along the meridians on the instep with your fingertips, using just the right amount of pressure—neither too light and ineffective, nor too heavy and uncomfortable.

"Hmph, your massage skills have improved. I wonder how many girls you've ravaged this time..." Xian Lin'er noticed that Ye Chen's massage skills had clearly improved, and immediately let out a soft snort, clearly showing her jealousy.

After all, Ye Chen had already returned, and he brought back some good things, which were said to have helped purify Ma Xiaotao's martial soul of evil fire.

Ye Chen didn't even give her such a nice thing...

Of course, she knew that such a treasure was very precious, and she didn't covet it.

But at least a regular gift should be given...

She doesn't need anything too fancy; as long as it's something Ye Chen meant, she'll like it.

"No, I'm just too busy..."

Ye Chen was somewhat embarrassed and muttered a weak excuse, clearly feeling very guilty.

"Okay, then tell me what you've been busy with?"

Xian Lin'er raised her foot again and clamped it between Ye Chen's face, seemingly unwilling to let him go.

"Of course, it's to prepare a gift for the teacher!"

Ye Chen smiled slightly, pinched Xian Lin'er's little foot, and looked confident.

"Oh, a gift! Tell me about it!"

Xianlin'er immediately became interested. "If your gift satisfies me, I won't hold it against you for not visiting me for so long."

Of course, in Xianlin'er's opinion, Ye Chen's gift was not particularly valuable.

They're nothing more than some strange and unusual soul tools, or specialties from other regions.

That might seem strange.

But it certainly won't be very expensive.

However, she liked anything Ye Chen gave her, even if he was just being perfunctory, she could pretend to like it.

She didn't have many demands on Ye Chen.

She was already very content as long as Ye Chen spent more time with her and cared for her more.

After all, her relationship with Ye Chen was something that couldn't be made public...

"Don't rush for the gift, the massage isn't over yet~"

Ye Chen put Xian Lin'er's little feet back into his arms and said with a smile.

"What a bad guy... After all this time, how can you still like this..."

Xian Lin'er stepped on Ye Chen's lower abdomen, blushing and scolding him coquettishly.

She instantly understood what Ye Chen wanted...

After all, Ye Chen likes this kind of thing.

When she first started flirting with Ye Chen, it was...

"Teacher, please help!"

Ye Chen looked expectant, and a little nostalgic.

Xianlin'er: ...

(End of this chapter)