Chapter 56: with translation of chapter title

Leaning against Gu Xuan's chest, Du Gu Yan couldn't help reaching out her jade hand to touch his Adam's apple; Gu Xuan swallowed instinctively, and his Adam's apple moved slightly.

"Your Adam's apple is moving," Du Gu Yan giggled.

Gu Xuan held her jade hand in his big hand, gently rubbing it to feel the softness of her delicate hand.

Du Gu Yan suddenly asked, "How did you decide to confess to me now?"

Gu Xuan smiled faintly, glanced at the now-dark night sky; only the soul-guided lanterns in the pavilion glimmered faintly.

Gu Xuan pinched her delicate hand, lightly inhaled the fragrance of her beautiful hair, and slowly said, "All those sweet words before were merely my attitude of liking you; actually, from the start I didn't think I could be with you, but after over a month together, I realized I truly have feelings for you—this feeling isn't just admiration for you, but a heartfelt liking."

"Some might think a month is too short, not enough for us to get to know each other, and perhaps that's true, but if two people truly click and like each other, why must they wait until they're completely familiar before falling in love? Why must they meet only at the peak?"

"Wanting to buy osmanthus and share wine, yet it's not like the youth's wandering; ten thousand years is too long—if you love, seize this summer."

"I feel I don't want to wait any longer; I feel I want to be with you, to enjoy the impulse and passion between lovers; we can get to know each other and eventually fall in love."

After Gu Xuan finished speaking, he paused a few seconds, gazed affectionately into Du Gu Yan's eyes, and softly said, "What do you think, baby?"

While listening to Gu Xuan's lengthy tender confession, Du Gu Yan felt endless warmth and affection rise in her heart, but his final "baby" left her somewhat overwhelmed.

Because that term of endearment was too sweet and cloying.

Du Gu Yan gave Gu Xuan a sideways glance and replied, "Why are you so oily? You don't have to call me sister; you could call me Yanzi—why call me baby?"

As she spoke, Du Gu Yan pursed her lips, listened to her chest, and said, "I'm not a child anymore; besides, I'm not like a baby—no matter what, I'm more like a mother duck."

"Mm~" Upon hearing that, Gu Xuan inwardly felt utterly speechless; he hadn't expected his heartfelt confession to be ruined by a single "baby."

Originally Gu Xuan thought that calling her "baby" would pamper Du Gu Yan, but he didn't expect this lass to be so tough—if she didn't want to be a baby, fine, but acting like a mother?

Gu Xuan also couldn't help glancing at Du Gu Yan's towering, wave-like figure up close; earlier he hadn't noticed, but as she leaned against his chest, her green dress strained, revealing a large expanse of snowy white.

Such development—indeed, people on the Douluo Continent mature quickly; seventeen-year-old Du Gu Yan already matches a twenty-seven-year-old older sister.

If Gu Xuan's willpower weren't decent, he'd surely blurt out, "Mommy, I want to eat nie nie."

Being looked at by Gu Xuan, Du Gu Yan instantly reacted, shyly covering her chest to prevent exposure, gave him a white-eye, and said, "Since you've confessed so sincerely, I'll take good care of you from now on, older sister."

Hearing that, and recalling Du Gu Yan's earlier remark about being a mother, he felt he might have found a different way to approach her.

But now isn't the time to dwell on romance; frankly, he has developed feelings for Du Gu Yan, yet he has never forgotten his goal.

It's not that he's deeply scheming; rather, if he doesn't utilize all resources to improve himself, not only would her current liking for Du Gu Yan be meaningless, but even if he married her and had children in the future, figures like Qian Renxue, Bi Bi Dong, and even Tang San after attaining godhood would crush him.

This world isn't just for ordinary people; it's a world where martial might reigns, survival of the fittest, and strength is the capital to speak—even when flirting, lacking power means you'll be played by others.

So Gu Xuan blocked Du Gu Yan's lips with his hand—of course, using his hand; she bit back just as hard, leaving his lips slightly swollen and red, though he hadn't descended into lecherous depravity.

Although people on the Douluo Continent mature early, and he has already absorbed three soul rings which aid development, he still doesn't want to spill his yang essence so early, after all some things are either zero times or countless times.

Gu Xuan isn't sure he could restrain himself after tasting such pleasure, so now he needs to keep his Dao heart, directing his energy toward cultivation rather than into Du Gu Yan's body.

After a pause, having formed his words, Gu Xuan softly said, "Yanzi, I've studied your martial soul and its influence on you during this period, and I've discovered an issue."

This time Gu Xuan didn't call her "baby" but directly "Yanzi," which feels intimate without being cloying, and Du Gu Yan could accept it. Her eyes lit up; the fact that her martial soul passes poison to her isn't a secret, and she hadn't intended to hide it, having come to terms with it.

Upon hearing Gu Xuan say this, Du Gu Yan's heart still couldn't help being moved; although they'd only been together a little over a month, his attention to her had already lasted this long.

One must admit, in her feeling, Gu Xuan's liking for her isn't a fleeting infatuation but the result of deep thought; otherwise, why would he pay such close attention to her every circumstance?

Sending whale gelatin aside, he now even cares about her physical condition—something only a truly attentive person would do.

As for Gu Xuan, he indeed must be attentive; although there may be some mixed motives, it's undeniable that he cares for Du Gu Yan more than anyone else.

"What problem?" Du Gu Yan stared at Gu Xuan, asking blankly.

Gu Xuan didn't answer directly, but said, "I have good news and bad news; which would you like to hear first?"

After a pause, Du Gu Yan asked, "Then let's hear the good news first."

Gu Xuan continued, "The good news is that I can cure your poison."

Upon hearing that, Du Gu Yan first froze, then the smile on her pretty face froze, she blinked, and a doubtful expression appeared.

It seemed as if she were saying, "What joke are you making? Not funny at all."

Gu Xuan released her jade hand, pinched her delicate face lightly, and whispered, "I'm not joking; I'm serious—your poison, I can cure."

Du Gu Yan knew Gu Xuan wouldn't joke about this—after all, he's not an idiot; this has long been her heartache, and now that they've just confirmed their relationship, for him to jest about it is naturally impossible.

So the only possibility is that Gu Xuan is telling the truth—but how could that be? How can he cure my poison? On what basis? Just because he's from the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect? Because he's the grandson of a Titled Douluo? It's not that Du Gu Yan distrusts Gu Xuan; on the contrary, she now trusts him completely—one could say she's a love-struck girl without brains.

But Du Gu Yan uses her brain—her grandfather Dugu Bo, though called the weakest Titled Douluo, is still a Titled Douluo; after all these years, her poison hasn't shown signs of improvement.

Something even a Titled Douluo can't fix, and you, a mere whippersnapper, claim you can solve it?

So it's not that Du Gu Yan refuses to believe; it's reality that makes it hard for her to believe, even when Gu Xuan says this.

Upon hearing this question, Du Gu Yan even forgot to counter how Gu Xuan knew she was poisoned.

Because although she's a little poison girl, the Royal Battle Team members only have this toxin as an attribute of her martial soul; as the wielder of that martial soul, how could Du Gu Yan herself be poisoned?

Moreover, this secret is something the Du Gu family most wishes to keep hidden; otherwise, it would become a weakness to exploit against Dugu Bo.

Now, because of Gu Xuan's single remark, Du Gu Yan almost forgot how he could possibly know this.

Thinking about it fills one with dread………

PS: Typos will be corrected later.

Everyone's numb; I revised the previous chapter three times before posting, and now I dare not write any intimate couple scenes—it's too tormenting, the review is like a ghost, I've been scared straight.

Since the book's start, it's been reviewed thirty-four chapters; from now on, let's keep things pure.

Once again, please collect, recommend, and vote monthly! Readers, please soothe my wounded spirit.

(End of chapter)