Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Ten Ferocious Heavenly Horned Ant

After some time, Dong Qing spoke first: "Ning Rongrong, are you feeling better now? You seemed a little off earlier, so I brought you out."

Ning Rongrong didn't answer, but just stared at him with wide eyes, as if there was something interesting about his face.

Dong Qing continued, "So what if we embarrass ourselves? What's there to be afraid of? We can't control what happens in private, and would anyone dare to talk about us to our faces? Everyone embarrasses themselves unintentionally in life, so don't worry too much about these little things."

Ning Rongrong remained silent, her bright eyes filled with an indescribable complex expression.

Seeing that Ning Rongrong still didn't speak, Dong Qing shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Besides, we embarrassed ourselves because you're not good enough. And I embarrassed myself along with you, but I didn't say anything, did I?"

These words were spoken.

Ning Rongrong was furious. She couldn't hold back anymore. Even at this point, he was still trying to shift the blame and turn the tables on her. No wonder he was the man she had chosen.

Her face flushed red, and she said angrily, "Are you an idiot? Dongqing, you big [censored word], why did you take me away just now? In front of everyone, it's like I eloped with you! I really can't face anyone now!"

To be honest, Ning Rongrong never expected that her momentary nervousness would lead to this man carrying her all the way out of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, witnessed by countless people along the way.

What's most infuriating is...

Because it was the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, which was heavily guarded, the imperial guards inside the palace followed him and Dong Qing as if they were chasing assassins, running along the rooftop.

If it weren't for the man's terrifying physical endurance, which allowed him to lead these imperial guards on several laps around Tiandou City, they really wouldn't have been able to shake off these sticky imperial guards.

However, this is not their fault. Guarding the palace is the responsibility of these imperial guards. It is only natural that Dong Qing and Ning Rongrong, who did not follow the usual path, were mistaken for assassins.

Now things are really messed up. Even if it wasn't an elopement, it's still an elopement. How am I going to explain this to Ye Lingling when I get back? Should I say that I hooked up with Dong Qing, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, before she could?

Ning Rongrong felt utterly humiliated this time. She wished she could hang Dong Qing up and beat him, then lock him in a cage and bully him for a whole day.

"I just wanted to take you away from the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, it can't be that serious..." Dong Qing was speechless. He hadn't expected his well-intentioned actions to have such a big impact.

"It's not that bad, it's not that bad at all. Dongqing, you've really ruined my life." Ning Rongrong's almond-shaped eyes widened, and she clenched her fist and punched Dongqing hard in the chest.

This punch was heavy and powerful, but that was relative to Ning Rongrong. For Dong Qing, this punch wasn't even worthy of giving it a massage.

"How did I get you into such a mess? At worst, I can take you back now and explain things clearly. I believe they will understand," Dong Qing said, sounding somewhat puzzled.

He simply thought he had attracted the attention of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace guards, completely unaware of the extent of the impact this would have on Ning Rongrong.

Chapter 278, Is it fate?

Dong Qing's reckless actions not only blinded Ning Rongrong, but also caused chaos throughout the Tian Dou Imperial Palace. Anyone who didn't know the situation would think that someone was trying to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye tonight.

However, Dongqing cannot be entirely blamed. When he and Ning Rongrong were rolling around on the ground and embarrassing themselves in front of everyone, he actually had a slight thought of hiding away. That's why he took her away from the crowded palace banquet hall without thinking.

But by the time he calmed down, he was already being chased by the palace guards and had no other choice.

They couldn't very well lead a large group of palace guards back to the Crown Prince's Palace; doing so would seem even more humiliating, and they might even be captured and thrown into the Heavenly Prison by the furious Xue Qinghe [Qian Renxue].

After all, she's a woman!

Besides, some things are hard to say. Maybe she won't consider the bigger picture and will directly expose her identity as a direct descendant of the Qian family, and beat Dong Qing to a pulp.

After all, Ning Rongrong's identity is different. She is neither a 100,000-year-old soul beast like Xiao Wu or Blue Silver Emperor A Yin, nor a follower like Zhu Zhuqing or Zhu Zhuyun.

Ning Rongrong is the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. In terms of status, she is not much different from Qian Renxue, which is something Qian Renxue has never wanted to see.

There can only be one true empress, and that is her... Qian Renxue.

.....

"Dongqing, you blockhead! You're still asking how I got into such a mess? You clueless straight man... do you even understand women? Forget it, what's done is done, what's the point of arguing with you anymore!"

Ning Rongrong glared at Dong Qing again, stretched out her arm and pointed at his head, her jade-like fingers constantly poking his cheeks. She was kneading Dong Qing's handsome face as if she were poking a toy.

She knew that she and Dong Qing were now completely inextricably linked, and that she could only rely on this dull-witted man in front of her for the rest of her life.

He just carried himself out of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, and was constantly chased by the palace guards. I guess the whole Heavenly Dou City will know about it tomorrow.

In everyone's eyes, even if they weren't a couple, they were a couple, because everyone who attended the banquet at the Crown Prince's Palace in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace could attest to this.

Hearing Ning Rongrong's words.

Dong Qing stroked his chin, thinking to himself, "I think I understand. I feel like Nana, Xue'er, Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing... all like me quite a bit!"

In a sense, Dongqing only had a vague understanding.

If he truly understood women, he wouldn't have made things worse by turning the bond between master and disciple into some strange and unusual affection, ultimately attracting the attention of Bibi Dong, the man-eating spider.

It's important to understand that Dong Qing may have some thoughts, but that doesn't mean he would do it. After all, it's an unforgivable act, and not everyone can overcome this psychological barrier.

Now, his teacher, Bibi Dong, is experiencing a growing dark desire deep within her heart. She desperately wants to devour him, yet she dares not take that step.

But I must say...

Dong Qing was lucky, enviable, but unfortunately he didn't realize it...

"Ning Rongrong, I..." Dong Qing started to say something to ease the awkward atmosphere.

"Dongqing, why are you still calling me Ning Rongrong? Can you just call me Rongrong? Is it too much of a burden for you to call me Rongrong?" Ning Rongrong said, hands on her hips, her tone somewhat arrogant.

"No, but... wouldn't we be too intimate? We've only known each other for a short time!" Dong Qing hesitated, he really hadn't expected Ning Rongrong to say that.

Hearing Dongqing's words.

Ning Rongrong gave a cute humming sound, then couldn't help rolling her eyes and said, "Hmph, when you were carrying me and running on the roof of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, being chased by thousands of imperial guards, didn't you feel intimate?"

Speaking of this, Ning Rongrong felt incredibly embarrassed. She was actually being held in the arms of a man, a man she had only met a few times, and running around on the rooftop of the Tian Dou Imperial Palace.

What's most infuriating is that she didn't resist Dong Qing at all, and just let him bully her and take advantage of her. Now, thinking back to what happened not long ago, she felt extremely ashamed.

But that feeling of her bones almost melting made it impossible for her to think of anything else, which made her both afraid and somewhat expectant.

"I didn't do this for... haha..."

Dong Qing wanted to explain, but he ran out of words as he spoke. He could only scratch the back of his head and start grinning foolishly, trying to get away with it, since what he had done before was indeed a bit silly.

"Laugh at you, you big dummy! Do you think you can get away with taking advantage of me with just a few silly laughs?"

Ning Rongrong stomped her feet angrily, her cheeks puffing out like a cute little punching bag.

In some ways, Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan were the same; it was their first time dancing with someone and their first time being so close to a man of similar age.

Seeing Ning Rongrong's charming and adorable appearance, Dong Qing immediately changed his tune, saying, "Rongrong, that was just an expedient measure in an emergency. I didn't mean to take advantage of you."

Although he and Ning Rongrong had many misunderstandings, since some things had happened, whether it was a misunderstanding or fate, Dong Qing never gave in to a woman's habits.

Since fate has brought us together, let's accept it gracefully.

If a battlefield of carnage exists in this world, then let it come even more fiercely!

at this time.

Ning Rongrong seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Dong Qing with suspicion, saying, "Not on purpose? I think you... you have ulterior motives towards all three of us. Ye Lingling, that infatuated girl, was given away for nothing. Putting that aside for now, Dong Qing, you used this kind of scheme to trick me. Next, are you going to target Yanzi?"

Who would want to lay a hand on the three of you? I'm a gentleman, okay?

But seeing Ning Rongrong's suspicious look in his eyes, Dong Qing ultimately couldn't bring himself to say the words mentioned above.

It's not that Dong Qing really had any feelings for the three women; it's just that after being with Qian Renxue, that wicked woman, he no longer had the right to call himself a gentleman.

What right do those who steal a country, and those who help them steal a country, have to call themselves virtuous gentlemen?

But Dongqing had no choice but to choose between duty and family.

His only choice is his wife, Qian Renxue. No matter what heinous things she does, as her husband, he will silently protect her.

If you fall into hell, then you will fall into hell.

.....

"No, absolutely not, Rongrong, believe me. I won't harm anyone, and I've never had any strange thoughts about the three of you. The way things have turned out today, and the complicated relationship we have now, is largely a matter of fate," Dongqing said, patting his chest.

He wasn't lying; he genuinely didn't have any strange thoughts about Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, or Ning Rongrong before.

Ye Lingling was a freebie, so let's leave her aside for now. In Dong Qing's view, the relationship between him and Ning Rongrong was completely a matter of chance, which led to their increasingly strange relationship, and it was not something he did intentionally.

As for Dugu Yan, sorry, he has absolutely no interest.

"Is it fate?" Ning Rongrong muttered to herself, head down.

She thought about it and realized that she and Dong Qing were indeed quite destined for each other. Between normal men and women, how could so many things happen? They had only met a few times, yet they had caused quite a stir in the Tian Dou Imperial Palace.

Chapter 279, The Secrets Between Two People

A few minutes later.

"But I don't really believe in fate! Dongqing, to be honest, did you fall for me the first time we met?" Ning Rongrong's tone was undeniably serious.

She remembered that several years ago, Dong Qing and she first met in a shoe store in Tiandou City. During that time, she had a small conflict with Dong Qing's female companion, Qian Renxue.

In the end, the two even made a bet: whoever could write a good poem using the pair of shoes called "Dancing in Pairs" would get to own the pair of shoes.

As a result, Ning Rongrong lost without a doubt, but the poem "Lightly Dancing in Pairs" is still preserved in her spatial soul tool.

Ten minutes later.

Ning Rongrong, who had been waiting for a reply, looked up and secretly glanced at Dong Qing's handsome face. He was good-looking, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and had a gentle and refined noble air about him.

Why isn't he saying anything? Could it be that he really... has been plotting against me for a long time?

Springtime feelings are stirring right now.

But Dong Qing looked up at the bright moon and realized that it was almost dawn. He remembered his five-day promise to his wife, Qian Renxue.

"Rongrong, it's getting late. More than an hour has passed since we left the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace. The palace banquet is probably over by now. I'll take you back to your lodgings now!"

After Dong Qing finished speaking, he looked at Ning Rongrong and silently waited for her reply.

"Mmm," Ning Rongrong said softly.

Since he's not answering, that must mean he's admitting it! Looks like... I'm quite charming, huh? It turns out he secretly fell for me many years ago.

No one knew how fast Ning Rongrong's heart was beating at that moment, just as no one knew how many stars were in the sky.

.....

Then Dong Qing and Ning Rongrong walked side by side and slowly began to move forward in one direction.

On the empty and quiet street, there was not just one birch tree, but many birch trees. The bright moonlight shone down from the treetops, illuminating the path they were walking on.

Perhaps a minute later, perhaps three minutes later, at some point, Ning Rongrong took the initiative to extend her fair and delicate hand and tightly grasped Dong Qing's palm.

Fingers clasped, shoulders leaning, fates intertwined.