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

"Click~"

The door opened, and Wang Dong and Ye Chen came out together.

"Oh, you're out! Aunt Ye has prepared a late-night snack for you~" Xiao Xiao hurriedly came up to greet you and gently put her arm around Ye Chen's arm.

"Xiao Xiao, why don't you learn from others and instead try to eavesdrop?" Wang Dong glared at Xiao Xiao and muttered with some dissatisfaction.

"I didn't... I'm not... I just..."

Xiao Xiao quickly denied it, but her face was full of guilt.

She didn't mean to interrupt their good time; it just slipped out unconsciously...

"Alright, alright, you were just eavesdropping, why are you blushing?" Ye Chen chuckled and patted Xiao Xiao's hand, trying to smooth things over. "I can smell the delicious food, I'm starving, let's go."

Xiao Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took Ye Chen's arm, walking towards the courtyard.

"Hmph, Xiao Xiao has been corrupted by you..."

Wang Dong gave it a light tug and let out a soft hum.

After all, in her opinion, Xiao Xiao was very innocent and would never do something like eavesdropping.

It must be Ye Chen who corrupted Xiao Xiao.

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault~"

Ye Chen smiled helplessly.

The three walked to the stone table in the courtyard, and sure enough, the air was filled with an enticing aroma of food.

Ye Yunxi has excellent cooking skills; although it was just a late-night snack, she put a lot of effort into making it.

The thick, sticky white rice porridge was steaming hot, topped with bright green scallions and finely shredded meat, while a plate of crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside fried small fish was golden and crispy.

Several dishes of refreshing pickled vegetables were pickled to perfection.

There was also a small bowl of freshly cut seasonal fruit, which looked incredibly appetizing.

The moonlight, like quicksilver, spilled across the courtyard.

The evening breeze, carrying the coolness of early autumn and the crisp fragrance of flowers and plants in the courtyard, dispelled the daytime heat and brought a sense of comfort.

"Wow! It smells so good! Aunt Ye is amazing!"

Wang Dong's eyes lit up, and her stomach rumbled at just the right moment. The slight shyness she had felt earlier was suppressed by hunger, and she sat down on the stone bench first.

"Eat up, it's still warm."

Xiao Xiao helped set out the bowls and chopsticks, her movements swift and efficient.

Ye Chen also sat down and served each of the three a bowl of porridge.

The aroma of the congee, combined with the savory flavor of the shredded meat, immediately whetted the appetite.

"By the way, how can such a beautiful night be complete without some wine?"

Wang Dong seemed to remember something and excitedly suggested, looking at Ye Chen with sparkling eyes, "Ye Chen, I remember you bought a lot of good wine at Wanbao Pavilion before?"

"There are some, and that jar of Osmanthus Wine with Soul Master characteristics should be quite good." Ye Chen nodded and took out a wine jar directly from his storage Soul Guidance Device.

He knew that Wang Dong's alcohol tolerance was actually average, but he had a rather outgoing personality and liked lively gatherings.

Ye Chen opened the wine jar and poured a full glass for each of the three people. The wine had an amber color under the moonlight, and its rich aroma was refreshing.

"Alright, to celebrate Xiao Xiao's advancement to Soul Master, and also to celebrate Wang Dong's successful absorption of a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, resulting in a significant increase in strength, cheers!"

Ye Chen raised his glass and said with a smile.

"Cheers!" Wang Dong's voice was clear and loud. Her face glowed beautifully in the moonlight, and her eyes were as bright as stars.

Xiao Xiao timidly raised her glass and whispered in agreement, "Cheers..."

Her gaze swept over Ye Chen and Wang Dong, finally landing on Ye Chen's face, with a hint of shyness and sweetness.

Ye Chen smiled and clinked glasses with them: "Cheers." The osmanthus wine was sweet, mellow, and warm.

After a few drinks, the atmosphere became even more harmonious.

"By the way, Wang Dong, what's your soul bone skill?" Xiao Xiao asked curiously, her face flushed.

"Hehe~ My soul bone skill is an amplification type skill, which can increase the power of light attribute soul skills~"

Wang Dong smiled smugly and said, "All my soul skills are of the light attribute, and this soul bone has a significant enhancement to all of my soul skills."

Although it is an enhanced soul bone skill, it can enhance the power of all of Wang Dong's skills.

In other words, Wang Dong's soul bone is equivalent to having a built-in "One Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda" as an auxiliary, and it consumes very little resources.

Moreover, almost all of Wang Dong's later acquired soul skills are light-attribute, and even if he becomes a titled Douluo, all nine of his soul rings will be amplified.

This soul bone is worth over six million gold soul coins, it's definitely worth more than its price!
Wow~ That's amazing...

Although Xiao Xiao possessed a soul bone, she felt somewhat envious upon hearing about the abilities of Wang Dong's soul bone.

Wang Dong was already very powerful, and with the added value of the soul bone, his combat strength was simply heaven-defying!
"Hmph~ Of course, Xiao Xiao, do your best, I'll protect you from now on~" Wang Dong put one hand on his hip and patted Xiao Xiao's shoulder with the other, looking very confident.

The three chatted idly while listening to Wang Dong brag.

Wang Dong was also the one who picked up her wine glass the most frequently, and she unknowingly downed several glasses.

Her fair cheeks quickly flushed with a rosy blush, her large, pinkish-blue eyes became even more watery and dreamy, her long eyelashes fluttered, and her voice gradually grew louder, carrying a slightly coquettish nasal tone.

"Let me tell you... this soul bone... hiccup... is really... just too... too perfect for me!"

Wang Dong held up the cup, his body swaying slightly, "It's like...like it's been waiting for me all along! Ye Chen...you're so kind...spending so many gold soul coins..."

As she spoke, she suddenly leaned closer to Ye Chen, her warm breath, carrying the scent of alcohol, brushing against his face, her gaze hazy and affectionate.

Without warning, there was a "splat".

Wang Dong kissed Ye Chen's lips hard on the corner of his mouth, his lips soft and hot.

Ye Chen was slightly taken aback, while Xiao Xiao next to him widened her eyes instantly.

After the kiss, Wang Dong wasn't embarrassed at all. She clung to Ye Chen, rubbing her face against his neck, and whispered, "...Consider this...an early reward for you..."

Wang Dong's voice was soft and indistinct, tinged with a strong sense of intoxication.

"Wang Dong, drink slowly."

Xiao Xiao gently tugged at Wang Dong's sleeve and quickly tried to persuade him.

The wine glass in front of Xiao Xiao was almost completely dented. Although she hadn't drunk much, her cheeks were flushed with a faint pink, as if she were slightly tipsy from the rising alcohol.

She wasn't particularly interested in alcohol, but preferred the cozy atmosphere and delicious food.

"I'm not drunk! Not at all!" Wang Dong immediately retorted, his neck stiffening. "I can still... I can still..."

She stood up to prove she wasn't drunk, but she swayed and almost fell over.

Ye Chen reacted quickly and grabbed her arm.

Upon touching the soft, warm surface, Wang Dong leaned half his body against it, feeling its warmth, the aroma of wine, and the unique fragrance of a young girl.

She tilted her head back, her watery eyes looking at Ye Chen with an unconscious dependence and allure, "Why are you helping me... I can walk by myself..."

She said she could walk, but her body betrayed her by clinging to Ye Chen's arm.

Ye Chen sighed helplessly, looking at Xiao Xiao who was still struggling with the small fish in her bowl: "Xiao Xiao, Wang Dong is a little drunk. I'll take her home to rest first. You should also go back and get some rest. Aunt Ye should have arranged rooms for you two by now."

"Okay, okay." Xiao Xiao nodded obediently, her gaze lingering on Ye Chen for a moment with some reluctance, then looking worriedly at Wang Dong, who was walking as if he were stepping on cotton.

Ye Chen half-supported, half-carried Wang Dong as they walked towards the west wing.

Wang Dong's steps were unsteady, and he was muttering something incoherently.

(End of this chapter)