thefictionvixens Chapter 89 Is it really that powerful?
Chapter 89 Is it really that powerful?
Chapter 89 Is it really that powerful?
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao's body stiffened slightly in the warm water.
His gaze unconsciously turned towards the direction from which the sound came, passing through the misty water vapor and meeting Ling Luochen's eyes, which were shy yet exceptionally bright.
She was only wrapped in a clean white bath towel, which covered her private parts, but her fair skin and long, straight legs were exposed to the hot, humid air.
Her long, wet, blue-white hair cascaded down her slender waist. Her usually aloof and proud face was now flushed with an unnatural blush, and her eyes held a hint of evasion, yet also a strong sense of determination.
Huo Yuhao was still reeling from everything that had happened today, and was now somewhat bewildered by Ling Luochen's sudden intrusion into the bathroom.
"Sister Luo Chen, you..."
Huo Yuhao's voice sounded somewhat muffled in the steam.
Ling Luochen didn't give him much time to react. She took a step with her fair legs and stepped into the warm bathwater, causing ripples to spread.
The bath towel clung tightly to her shapely body because it was wet, outlining the youthful yet exceptionally captivating curves of her body.
Especially the parts that were vaguely visible after being soaked in water, which Huo Yuhao dared not look directly at.
Ling Luochen reached out, dipped her fingertips in warm water, then picked up a bar of soap with a fresh plant scent and rubbed it in her hands to create a fine lather.
"Turn around, I'll help you."
Huo Yuhao subconsciously turned around, presenting his back completely to Ling Luochen.
The fingertips gently rested on Huo Yuhao's shoulder, and the cool touch made Huo Yuhao shudder. His head, which had been a little drowsy from being soaked in warm water, instantly became much clearer.
He could feel a different kind of heat coming from behind him than Ma Xiaotao's. It was a cool and faintly fragrant scent mixed with the steam from her bath, which smelled exceptionally pleasant.
Then, a small hand, covered in fine foam and with a cool yet soft touch, was placed on his back.
The hands hesitated and stiffly, sliding across Huo Yuhao's broad yet still somewhat thin back, drawing irregular circles.
Clearly, Ling Luochen had absolutely no experience in this area.
But this shy touch made Huo Yuhao's body tense up even more.
The only sounds in the bathroom were water droplets splashing on the surface, making a faint noise, and the two people's slightly rapid breathing.
Luo Chen's hands are so cold.
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but recall Ma Xiaotao's fiery lips and bold actions, as well as her provocative gaze and pointed words as she left.
Two completely different feelings intertwined, causing his heart to beat faster uncontrollably.
Huo Yuhao could feel Ling Luochen's breath seemingly right behind his ear, the warm breath teasing his ear and bringing a slight tingling sensation.
"Yuhao, did Ma Xiaotao... hurt you just now?"
Ling Luochen's voice was low, tinged with hesitation.
Huo Yuhao paused for a moment, feeling the gentle touch on his back.
"No, Sister Luo Chen, Sister Xiao Tao just..."
He didn't know how to explain the sudden kiss and his subconscious response at the time.
"Hmph, that woman, all she knows is brute force."
Ling Luochen's tone was clearly tinged with dissatisfaction and heartache.
That woman, Ma Xiaotao, must have often treated Yuhao like that before, right?
Thinking of this, Ling Luochen increased the pressure on his hands slightly, as if he wanted to wipe away the marks that did not belong to him from this body.
She needed to check carefully to see if Yuhao had been injured by that rude woman.
As Ling Luochen meticulously wiped Huo Yuhao's back, her gaze unconsciously drifted over to him.
Seeing the firm muscles of his body rise and fall slightly with his breathing, Ling Luochen's cheeks turned even redder, and his breath became even warmer.
Sensing the change in the girl's breathing behind him, and the wiping that seemed to have a bit of force, Huo Yuhao shifted uncomfortably.
"Sister Luo Chen, I can handle this myself from now on..."
"no."
Ling Luochen refused decisively, but then felt he was being too domineering, so he added softly, "You're already tired enough today, so sit down and let me do it."
Huo Yuhao felt a mix of helplessness and warmth.
Ling Luochen's small hands continued to wander over his back, and when her fingertips accidentally brushed against his sensitive areas...
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but tremble.
Ling Luochen's hand also stopped, and two blushes instantly appeared on her face, even her ears became hot.
She really just wanted to help him get clean...
There was absolutely no other meaning behind it.
Absolutely not!
……
The next morning.
When Huo Yuhao, flanked by Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen, arrived at the academy gate, many familiar figures were already standing in the open space where they were to gather.
"Xiao Tao, Luo Chen, what are you two doing here? And coming together, that's quite unusual."
With sharp eyes, Wu Ming was the first to spot the red and blue figures, with a white figure sandwiched between them walking towards them.
She reached out to greet them, her face filled with undisguised shock and curiosity.
As one of the two active volcanoes in the inner courtyard, along with Ma Xiaotao, she was very clear about the irreconcilable relationship between Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen.
"A clash of titans" is an understatement.
Unless it's a necessary occasion, it's rare to see the two of them in the same place, let alone so close together, huddled around the same person like this.
Wow, junior, you're really that good!
"Good morning, Senior Sister Wu Ming, Senior Sister."
When the three of them approached, they all greeted Wu Ming and Zhang Lexuan, who was standing next to her.
Compared to Wu Ming, who quickly stopped worrying and showed a sunny smile, Zhang Lexuan narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, carefully looked at the three of them, and then spoke softly.
"Xiao Tao, Luo Chen, are you also going to participate in this Soul Hunting Operation?"
"No, Senior Sister. I just got up early this morning to look for Yuhao and found out he was leaving for Soul Hunting today, so I just stopped by to see him off."
Ma Xiaotao answered first, but under Zhang Lexuan's scrutinizing gaze, she felt a little uncomfortable and her momentum weakened.
Upon hearing Ma Xiaotao's reply, Ling Luochen's beautiful eyes turned even more hostile as she glared at Ma Xiaotao.
On the way? What a shameless woman!
She barged in this morning, ruining her and Yuhao's rare, cozy breakfast time together, and now she's making it sound so easy.
Why don't you tell your senior sister about the shameless things you said at the breakfast table this morning?
Caught in the middle, Huo Yuhao felt a little scared.
I won't go into the intimate things I did with Ling Luochen in the bathroom last night.
In the end, Hyotei, as always, came out and helped him relieve the heat in his body.
He had checked carefully before leaving this morning, so there shouldn't have been any traces left, right?
But now that his senior sister was looking at him like that, he felt a little uneasy.
At this moment, Yan Shaozhe arrived, dressed in a white robe, exuding a very gentle and refined temperament.
He looked at Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen standing next to Huo Yuhao with some confusion, and asked Ma Xiaotao in particular.
"Xiao Tao, what are you doing here? No wonder your master's wife told me that she couldn't find you to have breakfast with her this morning."
Upon seeing Yan Shaozhe arrive, the other two male students present couldn't help but show some respect.
Ma Xiaotao looked embarrassed after hearing Yan Shaozhe's words.
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But soon her eyes lit up again, and she stopped arguing with Ling Luochen and said, "Teacher, I went to Yuhao's place for breakfast this morning."
"And so you're leading the team this time, that puts my mind at ease. With you here, nothing will happen to Yuhao, right?"
When Yan Shaozhe heard Ma Xiaotao's caring words to Huo Yuhao and saw her still affectionately holding Huo Yuhao's arm, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
It's true what they say, daughters grow up and leave home.
The cabbage that Cai Meier and I had painstakingly watched grow was hoed away by Huo Yuhao with just a few strokes of his hoe.
However, Yan Shaozhe looked at Huo Yuhao with great satisfaction.
"Xiaotao, don't you know how capable your teacher is?"
Yan Shaozhe responded gently.
"However, it seems your master's wife has something to discuss with you. You can go back and see her now."
Upon hearing Yan Shaozhe's words, Ma Xiaotao's pretty face flushed slightly.
She naturally knew why Cai Meier had come to see her.
Last night, she reported the breakthrough that had occurred between her and Yuhao to her master's wife in detail. She didn't expect her master's wife to be planning the next step of the battle so soon.
Thinking of this, Ma Xiaotao glanced triumphantly at Ling Luochen on Huo Yuhao's other side with her peach-pink phoenix eyes.
Hmph, with my master's wife giving me advice behind the scenes, do you think I can't handle your ice-cold face?
Ling Luochen ignored Ma Xiaotao's provocation, silently straightened Huo Yuhao's clothes, and said softly, "Yuhao, be careful in everything."
Just as Huo Yuhao breathed a sigh of relief watching Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen bicker and leave, he felt Yan Shaozhe's gaze fall upon him.
He easily deciphered the meaning in Yan Shaozhe's eyes.
You better watch out, kid, or you'll end up sinking.
When Yan Shaozhe saw that everyone had arrived, he clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention to him.
"This isn't the first time any of you have entered the Star Dou Great Forest, but since there are new members joining us this time, let's do a simple self-introduction as usual before we set off."
This will also allow you to get to know each other better, making it easier for you to cooperate within the Star Dou Great Forest.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Lexuan, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly, her eyes flickered, and she asked softly, "Dean Yan, has Elder Xuan not arrived yet?"
Hearing Zhang Lexuan's question, Yan Shaozhe also felt a headache coming on.
The elders of the Sea God Pavilion also intended to take this opportunity to see if they could help Elder Xuan overcome the shadows of the past.
But who would have thought that this person would leave the team right from the start? Even Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but have some reservations about his casual behavior.
But he patiently explained, "Elder Xuan heard that a new type of soul beast called the White Feather Free-Range Chicken has appeared on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, so he went there first. He will meet us in the Star Dou Great Forest later."
Although Yan Shaozhe didn't explain himself very clearly, Huo Yuhao and Zhang Lexuan both understood the meaning behind his words.
Huo Yuhao and Zhang Lexuan exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes, but they tacitly refrained from asking any further questions.
Zhang Lexuan inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that in the initial plan, this Soul Hunting Operation was to be led entirely by Elder Xuan.
If Huo Yuhao hadn't also been involved in hunting for spirit rings, Yan Shaozhe probably wouldn't have had to personally accompany him.
Thinking about it this way, Zhang Lexuan looked at Huo Yuhao with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.
As one of the survivors of the tragedy, Zhang Lexuan has a real psychological trauma from the fact that Elder Xuan personally led the team into the Star Dou Great Forest.
If she could do it all over again, she would rather not have that 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone.
After calming her complicated emotions, Zhang Lexuan regained her composure, looked at the others, and gave them a gentle smile.
"My name is Zhang Lexuan, a level 82 Soul Douluo. My Martial Soul is the Moon, a power-attack type Soul Master. I will be in charge of leading and commanding this operation, and I personally do not need any Soul Rings."
Wu Ming followed up on Zhang Lexuan's words, stretching her arms out in a carefree manner and revealing a vibrant smile.
"My name is Wu Ming, an inner court disciple. My martial soul is the Golden Crow, a powerful attack-type Soul Emperor, with a soul power level of 70, and I need my seventh soul ring."
Next, a male student with an ordinary appearance spoke up, "Li Yongyue, an inner court disciple. His martial soul is the Moon Blade, a speed-attack type battle soul master. His soul power is level 50, and he needs his fifth soul ring."
Another male student in the group, with a very well-proportioned build and a slightly effeminate demeanor, spoke up: "My name is Ye Liu, an inner court disciple. My martial soul is a swan, a support-type battle soul king. My soul power is level sixty, and I need my sixth soul ring."
After everyone finished their introductions, their gazes naturally and simultaneously focused on Huo Yuhao.
Facing the gazes of the crowd, Huo Yuhao showed no sign of unease, maintaining a composed smile.
"My name is Huo Yuhao, a first-year student in the Outer Academy. My martial soul is the Spirit Eye, a control-type battle soul master. My soul power is level 30, and I need my third soul ring. I hope you senior students will take good care of me during this mission."
Seeing that everyone had finished their introductions, Yan Shaozhe nodded in satisfaction.
"Very good. Remember, both Elder Xuan and I are only accompanying you as a safety measure for this operation. You must follow Le Xuan's instructions regarding specific operational decisions and commands. Do not act on your own to avoid any accidents. Alright, without further ado, let's set off."
After saying those words, Yan Shaozhe disappeared from the group.
With Yan Shaozhe gone, the somewhat serious atmosphere at the scene eased considerably.
Wu Ming, with her most cheerful and outgoing personality, immediately went to Huo Yuhao's side.
Her arm naturally wrapped around Huo Yuhao's neck and affectionately rested on his shoulder. With her other hand, she patted Huo Yuhao's chest without any hesitation and made a carefree promise.
"Junior, I told you yesterday that I would help you find a suitable spirit ring, so you can rely on me more from now on. With me looking out for you, you'll be fine."
Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly again as she watched Wu Ming's overly intimate actions towards Huo Yuhao.
"Ming'er, stop fooling around."
She gently stopped Wu Ming, then turned to the others, resuming her serious demeanor as a team leader.
"Next, I'll arrange our formation after we enter the Star Dou Great Forest."
(End of this chapter)