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

Ye Chen looked at the girl in front of him, who was so shy that she wanted to curl up into a ball. Her appearance made her even more charming and cute, making people want to tease her.

Ye Chen's lips curled into a smile as he reached out and gently pinched Meng Hongchen's hot and soft little face.

The delicate touch from his fingertips brought him joy.

"Sorry~"

Ye Chen said, "I couldn't help myself. You were just too cute, I couldn't resist."

Ye Chen still gave Meng Hongchen a way out, attributing the blame to himself.

"If you don't like it, then I'll do it next time..."

"No...it's okay!"

Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, Meng Hongchen suddenly raised her head, then quickly lowered it again when she met Ye Chen's smiling gaze, interrupting him rapidly, "Anyway... anyway, it's already like this, let's just forget about it..."

How could she not like it?
The thrill and sweetness of that kiss still lingered vividly in her heart, leaving her feeling dizzy.

However, she couldn't bring herself to say she liked someone; it would be too embarrassing.

But she couldn't let Ye Chen feel that she didn't like it, otherwise, what if Ye Chen stopped kissing her in the future?
Just thinking about this possibility made her feel a pang of anxiety.

"I...I'm going back first..."

Meng Hongchen stammered, wanting to escape from here.

If she stayed any longer, she was afraid she would lose control of the heat on her face or say something even more embarrassing.

As she spoke, she struggled to stand up.

However, the effects of the alcohol had not completely worn off, and coupled with the huge emotional fluctuations just now, her legs went weak, her body swayed uncontrollably, and she almost fell back down.

"I'll give it to you."

Ye Chen quickly grabbed her arm, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Those wines specially made for Soul Masters have an extremely strong aftereffect, and even Soul Power cannot completely neutralize them in a short time.

Meng Hongchen drank so much, and the fact that she can remain relatively sober and not completely drunk is already a testament to her good alcohol tolerance.

As Meng Hongchen was steadily supported by him, feeling the warmth and strength from his arm, her desire to show off vanished instantly.

"Hmm..." she finally responded softly.

She was indeed a little unsteady on her feet.

But most importantly, she felt inexplicably sweet and happy to be cared for by Ye Chen.

Especially what just happened, although it's embarrassing, every time I think about it, I feel a surge of excitement and sweetness.

Although that memory was hazy, the feeling was incredibly clear, firmly etched into the deepest part of her mind.

Ye Chen didn't say anything more, and helped her carefully walk out of the tavern.

Night had fallen, and the streets of Shrek City were much quieter than during the day, with only a few streetlights casting a dim yellow glow that stretched the two people's shadows long.

Meng Hongchen's residence was not in an ordinary hotel.

This time, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was led by her grandfather, Jing Hongchen, and had a large entourage, including many people of noble status.

For convenience and safety, Jing Hongchen directly rented a private courtyard near the central area of ​​Shrek City.

Such places are already rare in Shrek City, where land is incredibly valuable. In addition, during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition, the expo attracted wealthy and powerful people from all over the continent, causing the rent for these top-tier residences to skyrocket, increasing several times over.

To live in such a place, money alone is not enough; one also needs a prominent status and identity as a stepping stone.

The courtyard wasn't too far from the tavern where they drank, but it wasn't exactly close either.

Ye Chen supported Meng Hongchen, trying to let her lean on him and share her weight.

Meng Hongchen was initially a little stiff, her body tense, but as she walked, the effects of the alcohol seemed to rise again, and with the reassuring aura emanating from Ye Chen, she gradually relaxed, her body involuntarily moving closer, almost half of her body leaning against Ye Chen.

A gentle night breeze caressed their hair.

Meng Hongchen could clearly smell Ye Chen's clean and refreshing scent, mixed with a faint smell of alcohol, which inexplicably stirred her heart.

Meng Hongchen secretly glanced at Ye Chen. The moonlight outlined his straight nose and tightly pursed lips, making his profile appear exceptionally deep in the light and shadow.

Thinking that it was this very lip that had just kissed her, Meng Hongchen's heart raced uncontrollably again, and the heat that had just subsided on her face rose once more.

She quickly lowered her head, pretending to look at the road, but her heart was pounding like a rabbit's.

Ye Chen naturally noticed the girl's unusual behavior, but he didn't say anything to avoid embarrassing Meng Hongchen.

The two walked in silence, their footsteps echoing through the quiet street. Finally, the brightly lit, secluded courtyard came into view.

The courtyard walls are tall, the gatehouse is imposing, and there are guards standing at the entrance.

Ye Chen stopped in the shadows at a street corner, several dozen meters away from the courtyard gate.

"Just send it here."

Meng Hongchen took the initiative to break free from Ye Chen's embrace and whispered.

Fearing that Ye Chen might misunderstand, she quickly explained, "I can't let my grandfather and brother see you, otherwise it might cause you unnecessary trouble."

Meng Hongchen looked at Ye Chen, her eyes full of concern.

After all, although she hadn't known Ye Chen for long, she knew that Ye Chen was someone who hated trouble.

She didn't want to disturb Ye Chen's normal life because of her own affairs.

"Go back quickly and get some rest. You can talk to me through the Universal Communicator if you need anything."

Ye Chen looked at her, his eyes appearing exceptionally gentle in the moonlight, "Next time... don't drink so much."

"I know, I know……"

Meng Hongchen responded softly, but inwardly she felt a little resentful, thinking, "If I hadn't drunk so much, I wouldn't have gotten that kind of perk..."

She quickly shook her head, trying to banish those romantic thoughts.

"I'm leaving."

"Ah."

Ye Chen nodded, watching Meng Hongchen walk around the corner, his figure disappearing into the darkness.

……

……

Meng Hongchen took a deep breath, trying to appear more alert, then turned and walked towards the courtyard.

Instead of going through the main gate, she went around to a relatively secluded spot by the wall on the side of the courtyard.

Her grandfather, Jing Hongchen, was very strict, especially regarding her behavior in Shrek City.

Coming back so late, and smelling of alcohol, if he goes in through the main gate and the guards report it to Grandpa, he'll definitely get a scolding.

Climbing over the wall was a route she had long ago "developed" to get home.

Although the effects of the alcohol hadn't worn off, as a Soul King-level Soul Master, scaling a wall several meters high was still no problem.

She pushed off with her feet, leaped lightly into the air, grabbed the top of the wall with both hands, and with a little effort, flipped herself up. Her movements were quite nimble.

Sitting on the wall, she turned back again, but Ye Chen was no longer visible. He must have already left.

Meng Hongchen breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little empty.

She shook her head, stopped thinking about it, and prepared to jump into the yard.

"pat~"

It landed gently and steadily.

However, just as she was about to sneak back to her room, a cold voice rang out behind her like a ghost.

"Meng, where have you been so late?"

Meng Hongchen froze instantly, as if his blood had frozen in that instant.

She turned her head slowly, as if frozen in place.

under the moonlight.

Xiao Hongchen stood with his arms crossed and expressionless on the path in the courtyard.

A pair of blue eyes were staring intently at Meng Hongchen, as if trying to see right through her.

"Bro, what are you doing! Staying up so late at night, you're going to scare me to death!!"

Xiao Hongchen turned his head and immediately burst out in anger.

Although he felt very guilty, he couldn't show any weakness in his demeanor, at least he couldn't let Xiao Hongchen notice anything amiss.

(End of this chapter)