Douluo Continent: The Golden List is Revealed, and the Holy Spirit Puni Subdues Evil Spirits

Chapter 49 Qian Renxue's Heartbeat. The Sea God's Max-Level Conspiracy.

After saying that, Qian Renxue slowly released her grip on his lower lip.

She took a small half-step back, a blush spreading across her fair cheeks, even her earlobes turning a faint pink.

"You bit so hard, even if I wanted to forget, these teeth marks will probably remind me for days."

Lin Tian looked at her flushed cheeks, his eyes filled with laughter, his tone full of helpless yet indulgent teasing.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's delicate nose wrinkled slightly, and she glared at him fiercely, but her voice carried a hint of naivety that was barely perceptible.

"Hmph! If you really dare to abandon me and run away, no matter where you hide, once I find you, I'll bite your mouth off so you'll never be able to say such infuriating things again!"

Lin Tian listened to her childish threat, smiled faintly, and reached out to rub the top of her head.

As night deepened, the grove in the backyard was filled with the fresh scent of grass and earth.

Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

The two walked side by side on the forest path, their footsteps mingling with the occasional chirping of insects.

The atmosphere was quiet and warm as they chatted all the way to Qian Renxue's residence.

"Alright, Xiaoxue, it's getting late. You should get some rest. You have another assessment tomorrow morning, so don't let staying up late affect your performance."

Lin Tian stopped and spoke with the concern and advice of an elder.

Looking at his serious expression, Qian Renxue felt that his tone was exactly the same as her grandfather Qian Daoliu's.

She pouted her rosy lips and puffed out her cheeks in protest.

"I know! I'm not a three-year-old. I understand the importance of the assessment very well, and I know what I'm doing!"

Lin Tian couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at her puffed-up face, his eyes filled with a hint of mockery.

"His body is quite large, but his mind is still at the level of a child."

"Why am I not smart?"

Qian Renxue immediately gave a soft snort, but then saw Lin Tian reach out and gently stroke her hair.

He then turned and walked away, leaving behind only his tall and straight back.

Qian Renxue stood there, stunned, until Lin Tian's figure disappeared into the night.

Only then did I belatedly recall the first half of his sentence.

"She's not small anymore..."

She murmured unconsciously, her fair cheeks instantly burning hot.

My heart started racing uncontrollably, as if a little deer was thrashing wildly inside my chest.

Is Brother Lin Tian complimenting my figure?
Does that mean that Brother Lin Tian actually likes me?

The image of kissing him earlier instantly flashed into Qian Renxue's mind.

At that time, Lin Tian's brother not only did not respond actively, but also passively did not resist.

All the way there, she was secretly wondering, thinking that Brother Lin Tian didn't like her at all.
But now it seems he clearly likes her!
At least, they like their body shape.

"Is Brother Lin Tian just pretending to be reserved?"

Qian Renxue bit her red lips, a sly glint in her eyes.

"Looks like I'll have to be more proactive next time and make sure Brother Lin Tian falls for me completely!"

"I need to think of a brilliant way to make sure that no matter where he goes, my image will always be on his mind!"

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Meanwhile, on the distant, endless sea, the night was as dark as ink.

The surging waves crashed against the surface of the sea, whipping up sprays several meters high and creating a deafening sound.

Meanwhile, deep in the ocean, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was lazily resting on the seabed.

Suddenly, the massive body of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King trembled violently, and its tightly closed blood-red eyes snapped open.

Two scarlet beams of light pierced the darkness of the deep sea, their sharp gazes fixed on the sky, their tone filled with vigilance.

"This familiar power... could it be that guy, Poseidon?"

"Why did he suddenly come to see me? I haven't done anything against the rules of the sea recently."

As soon as he finished speaking, the once turbulent sea suddenly fell into an eerie stillness.

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling deep blue beam of light shot straight into the sky from the bottom of the sea.

Within the pillar of light, the phantom of the sea god slowly coalesced into form. He stood atop rolling waves, his silver hand gripping the trident of the sea god.

Every slight sway caused the entire ocean to tremble.

His deep eyes were fixed on the Deep Sea Demon Whale King in the deep sea, his voice majestic and calm.

"come out."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's pupils suddenly contracted, despite being filled with doubt.

But it dared not disobey the sea god's command in the slightest.

It could only sway its massive body and slowly rise from the deep sea to the surface.

A massive head emerged from the water, its scarlet eyes fixed on the phantom of the sea god, its tone tinged with wariness.

"I wonder what business the Sea God has with me? I haven't done anything against common sense lately."

The phantom of the sea god looked at the fearful yet wary appearance of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

It seems it still harbors deep fear of me, which makes things much easier from here on out.

"Don't worry, I'm not here to attack you this time."

The voice of the sea god remained calm.

"I'm looking for you because I need your help with something."

Upon hearing this, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King immediately let out a cold laugh, his tone full of sarcasm.

"Can I help Lord Shanghai God?"

"This is absolutely ridiculous!"

"On this continent, is there anything that you, the sea god, cannot resolve?"

Poseidon smiled faintly, his tone calm.

“I have other important matters to attend to right now and I really don’t have the time to deal with this, so I need you to do this for me.”

At this point, he changed the subject and offered a very tempting offer.

"If you can successfully accomplish this for me, I will break the rules of the divine realm and make you a priest. How about it?"

Upon hearing this, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's eyes flashed with intense desire.

It has been cultivating its powers for nearly a million years.

Its greatest wish in this life is to shed its identity as a soul beast and become a divine beast.

In this way, there would be no need to face the impending, life-or-death calamity of a million years.

After all, the slightest mistake could result in one's soul being scattered.

Becoming a priest is undoubtedly the best way to realize this wish.

With such a generous reward, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had no reason to refuse.

It suppressed its excitement and said urgently.

"Tell me! Whatever it is, I'll agree to it!"

The phantom of the sea god looked at its anxious appearance, a subtle glint of calculation flashing in its eyes, but it still spoke in a calm tone.

"A young Soul Master will pass through this sea area tomorrow or the day after!"

"You only need to help me intercept him and kill him. After that, you will become a priest in the divine realm."

Upon hearing this, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King frowned deeply.

"This matter is really that simple?"

"You're not going to break your promise after it's all done, are you?"

In its eyes, a young Soul Master, at most, is a Title Douluo.

Even if the opponent is a Limit Douluo, it is absolutely confident of killing him in the depths of its own sea!

After all, land-based Soul Masters are simply unable to adapt to the deep-sea environment, which is its greatest advantage.

Such a simple task made it feel somewhat unreal...

I have a feeling that we're surrounded by a conspiracy...

(End of this chapter)