Chapter 124: Feelings Grow Over Time

The next day!

At Lanba Academy, in a large villa! Yu Tianyun, who had endured a night of fierce battle, finally got a moment of rest.

Last night, during his intense fight with the cat demon and the snake demon, his actions were too conspicuous, causing all the nearby minor demons to rise and attack him.

Outnumbered and weak, he persisted through this long and brutal battle for an entire night, exhausting all his energy.

At this moment, he lies exhausted on the bed, eyes tightly shut, trying to recover some energy by closing his eyes and resting his spirit.

His constitution has always been unusual, with a strong recovery ability, but this time, gathering the soul core consumed all his energy, and the sudden Explosion of the Demon God Pearl's evil aura caused him to briefly lose consciousness, leading to a series of mishaps, which made him feel especially fatigued.

Seizing this rare free time, Yu Tianyun silently feels the benefits of this soul core gathering, quietly lying on the bed to meditate and cultivate.

An hour later, Yu Tianyun slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing confidence and surprise.

He feels his current strength is already comparable to Title Douluo!

The marvel of the soul core is that it lets him continuously output at full force; his five Soul Rings are almost all amplification soul skills, and when his combat power is fully unleashed, he is naturally immensely strong— a single simple punch equals others' ultimate moves. Yet such overwhelming power incurs an extremely large soul power consumption.

Previously, because he possessed the unique amplification ability Dragon Transformation, he was less dependent on soul power in battle. But now his own soul power has become equally enduring, naturally boosting his strength.

Now he has reached level 60; not yet sixteen years old, he already possesses a level‑60 soul power cultivation, and even when compared with the top geniuses ten‑thousand or twenty‑thousand years later, his soul power cultivation is by no means inferior.

However, he does not intend to immediately acquire Soul Rings. After all, with such a massive one‑time increase in soul power cultivation, he needs time to consolidate and settle it.

On Douluo Continent, the restriction that one must absorb Soul Rings to advance, in Yu Tianyun's view, is not without benefit. Rather, it is an excellent chance to suppress cultivation and solidify the foundation. Taking this opportunity, he also plans to explore some simple self‑created soul skills to diversify his methods.

Additionally, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger energy originally contained in the Demon God Pearl has been transformed into an External Attached Soul Bone, quite similar to the Human-faced Demon Spider External Attached Soul Bone. Under the modification of dragon blood in his body, it became a dragon tail. Moreover, after merging with Liu Erlong, this External Attached Soul Bone has fully fused with him.

This soul bone grants him abilities similar to the Human-faced Demon Spider—both are highly toxic and devouring, but the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's toxicity and devouring power are far stronger than the Human-faced Demon Spider's. Yu Tianyun does not yet know the specifics; he will have to test them later.

At the same time, Yu Tianyun can clearly feel that the energies of these two External Attached Soul Bones are slowly intermingling at his spine. Yet they do not interfere with the Mountain Dragon King soul bone, and Yu Tianyun speculates that perhaps it is because the attributes of these two soul bones are similar and both are growable External Attached Soul Bones.

He is naturally delighted by this development trend. If the Human-faced Demon Spider soul bone could also possess the abilities of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger soul bone, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous enhancement.

The benefits of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger soul bone go far beyond this; although Yu Tianyun has not fully inherited all the attributes it controls, his understanding of these attributes, especially the time and space attributes, has deepened. This undoubtedly makes his future path of gathering a second and third soul core smoother.

In addition, this soul bone grants him a powerful skill—Demon God Domain. Within this domain, he can absorb all enemies' soul power and life force to amplify and strengthen himself, and his own perception is magnified countless times.

Overjoyed by this astonishing discovery, Yu Tianyun cannot help but exclaim that the Demon God Pearl truly lives up to being the energy core of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.

……

In the afternoon, a fully refreshed Yu Tianyun came to Liu Erlong again.

Liu Erlong's face was like cold frost, and a detached voice came from her slightly pursed lips: "Yesterday, everything that happened, I will treat as if it never occurred; between us, we remain as we were before."

In her eyes seemed to be a layer of ice frozen, with no ripples at all, as if recounting something completely unrelated to herself.

"I can't do it!"

Yu Tianyun refused without any hesitation. His gaze burned as he stared at Liu Erlong's delicate body, completely different from his usual attitude.

Liu Erlong turned her head away, no longer looking at Yu Tianyun, and said coldly:

"Since that's the case, you may leave; from now on, do not appear before me again."

Yu Tianyun stepped forward, exuding a domineering aura, and said: "Er Long, I am the first person you have become close to, and also your only man; you can belong to only me."

"You…"

Liu Erlong's delicate body trembled with anger, her eyes filled with fury and shame. Her chest rose and fell violently, as if the fire of her inner rage was about to erupt.

Yu Tianyun's gaze burned as he stared at Liu Erlong, and said firmly: "Er Long, I know this puts you in a difficult position, but my feelings for you are genuine, and no one can change that."

Liu Erlong took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, and said coldly:

"Yu Tianyun, you are being excessive! I am yours... you, in short we are impossible!"

Although her voice was calm, the slightly trembling tail of her words still betrayed her inner panic.

Yu Tianyun grabbed Liu Erlong's shoulder in one hand and shouted: "Excessive? In my eyes, you are simply my woman; is it excessive for me to love my own woman?"

Liu Erlong struggled hard to break free from Yu Tianyun's hand, shouting angrily: "You bastard, do you know this is forbidden by the clan!"

"So what? I only follow the voice of my heart!" Yu Tianyun showed no sign of retreat.

Liu Erlong was stunned, staring blankly at Yu Tianyun; after a long while, she slowly lowered her head, tears swirling in her eyes.

Finally unable to bear the pull of gravity, they slid down her cheek.

Having guarded herself like jade for over forty years, once shattered by Yu Tianyun, Liu Erlong's heart increasingly makes space for Yu Tianyun, while Yu Xiao Gang's figure gradually blurs.

She can no longer return to Yu Xiao Gang's side. Compared with Yu Xiao Gang's weak and incompetent nature, Yu Tianyun appears domineering and strong, and this dominance gives her a strange sense of reliance amid her struggle.

Liu Erlong remained silent for a long time, then slowly lifted her head, her eyes full of confusion and helplessness, her voice trembling as she said: "Tianyun, after all I am yours... we cannot be."

Seeing Liu Erlong like that, Yu Tianyun's heart softened, but he said nothing further; he is not good with words, rarely knows how to coax a woman, and prefers to prove everything through actions.

"Ah~! You bastard... let go of me quickly!..."

Yu Tianyun suddenly clasped Liu Erlong tightly, then lowered his head to seal her red lips.

Liu Erlong struggled fiercely, her hands continuously pounding Yu Tianyun's chest, but Yu Tianyun's arms were like iron cuffs, holding her tightly in his embrace. Gradually, Liu Erlong's resistance grew feeble; her hands shifted from pounding to gentle pushing away, finally slowly dropping.

After a long while, Yu Tianyun released Liu Erlong; her face flushed, her eyes showing both anger and an indescribable hint of affection.

Finally, Liu Erlong said darkly: "Tianyun, let me go; there is no outcome between us."

Yu Tianyun looked at her with steadfast eyes and said: "Er Long, I disregard any common sense; I only know that you are the only one in my heart."

Liu Erlong turned her head away, her voice low as a mosquito: "But how can I face the world then?"

Yu Tianyun placed both hands on Liu Erlong's shoulders and said earnestly: "With me here, you need not fear anyone's gaze."

Liu Erlong fell silent again, her heart still fiercely struggling.

But Yu Tianyun gave her no time to struggle, and again lowered his head to seal her red lips.

Then, under Liu Erlong's terrified gaze, Yu Tianyun directly pulled her into his arms, whispered sweet words into her ear, and demonstrated his resolve with actions.

……

Having the first, there will be the second;

Having the second, there will be the third, and countless more.

When the number of bodily contacts between them increases, that feeling merges into life, engraves itself in the heart, and becomes inescapable, trapping one deeply.

Yu Tianyun's behavior seems somewhat unreasonable, but in fact he is just a bit of a rascal!

At first it was out of accident, then for revenge, and now it is out of…… well, responsibility.

At first, Yu Tianyun was merely obsessed with her body, but now he has developed feelings over time.

As for their relationship, to Yu Tianyun it is not only without hindrance, but rather gives him a different kind of excitement and stimulation; this is something he has never experienced with other women, and Yu Tianyun is also intoxicated by it.

At this moment, the two lie on the grass; Yu Tianyun extends one hand to pull Liu Erlong into his embrace, while the other hand gently strokes her cheek, slowly leaning in to kiss her tenderly.

In the gentle breeze, Liu Erlong lies prone in Yu Tianyun's arms, feeling an unprecedented sense of steadiness; gazing at his handsome face close at hand, inhaling his strong masculine aura, suddenly a thought pops into Liu Erlong's mind.

However, as soon as this thought arises, she quickly suppresses it.

"Liu Erlong, Liu Erlong, what on earth are you thinking!"

"He is nominally your nephew, though not by blood, but you are thirty years older than him!"

"But our relationship seems to be somewhat better than that person's..."

"Speaking of that person…… what was his name again?"

Liu Erlong racks her brains, carefully searching her memory, until she recalls a man of medium build, with a buzz cut, and a fairly resolute face.

Liu Erlong unconsciously compares the memory image in her mind with the gentle Yu Tianyun before her.

Bang!

In an instant, the figure in Liu Erlong's mind shatters like a broken mirror and collapses; what follows is Yu Tianyun's imposing, tall and upright, resolute and decisive figure.

For a moment, Liu Erlong involuntarily recalls every detail of the past half year with Yu Tianyun.

From the initial unpleasantness, being beaten up during sparring, to later using sparring to vent her resentment, then to yesterday's incident, where she was wildly pampered and caressed.

The surrounding atmosphere gradually becomes tranquil, and Liu Erlong's gaze toward Yu Tianyun grows ever more infatuated.

Her body has already been possessed by a man many years younger than her; her heart, though still a bit stubborn and not completely fallen, has begun to shake violently, gradually shifting, and she knows she and Yu Xiao Gang can no longer be together.

Although her relationship with Yu Tianyun remains something they dare not let outsiders know, they have indeed already done those things, making it truly hard for her to remain indifferent.

Moreover, Yu Tianyun is so proactive and brave; he fears no obstacles and passionately expresses his love to her.

Because women and men have vastly different ways of thinking and sensibilities, in this short time Yu Tianyun has occupied an extremely important position in Liu Erlong's heart.

Because Yu Tianyun is the man who possessed her body, her first man, her first intimate person; and because their relationship is so special, the coincidence so dramatic, everything is hard to forget, leaving a deep, unforgettable memory.

"Forget it, let him have it; anyway, everything has already been given to him..."

Liu Erlong lets out a soft sigh in her heart, slowly closes her eyes, and allows herself to immerse in Yu Tianyun's tenderness.

At this moment, Yu Tianyun seems to sense Liu Erlong's inner turmoil and release; he holds the person in his arms tighter, as if wanting to rub her into his own life.

"Erlong, I will not fail you for the rest of my life."

His voice is low and firm, softly sounding in her ear.

Liu Erlong trembles slightly, and a crystal-clear tear slides down the corner of her eye.

She does not know what the future holds for them; worldly eyes, family pressure—all of this feels like heavy shackles.

But at this moment, she chooses to believe the man before her.

(End of chapter)