NOVEL NEXT Chapter 120: Chapter 120
Chapter 120: Praise Each Other
At that moment, Zhao Ling and the others had no idea what Bo Saixi was thinking. Zhao Ling, however, was still reeling from Liu Erlong's unexpected kiss.
Previously, during their time in Soto City, Liu Erlong had never been so forward. She had never thrown herself into his arms, much less kissed him. Yet here she was now, boldly kissing him in public. Zhao Ling couldn't help but feel exhilarated by her newfound boldness.
The kiss lasted over a minute before Liu Erlong finally released her hold on his neck. She felt lightheaded, likely from the prolonged lack of oxygen, but the sensation brought her back to her senses.
It was only then that she realized how inappropriate her actions had been. She had just hugged and kissed Zhao Ling—actions entirely unlike her usual self. Back in Soto City, their relationship had been much more reserved, limited to holding hands while shopping or sharing small gifts.
But this? This was uncharted territory. It was as if she had been momentarily possessed.
Meanwhile, Zhao Ling, now recovering from his initial shock, looked at her with a playful smirk.
Liu Erlong was known for being straightforward and passionate, but their relationship hadn't progressed to this level. Her sudden forwardness made Zhao Ling wonder if this had anything to do with the passive effect of his "Female Killer Lv.1."
In his mind, he began to connect the dots. Ever since gaining this passive skill, Ah Yin and Dong Er seemed more infatuated with him, Bo Saixi had become unexpectedly close, and now Liu Erlong had kissed him.
He reasoned that, under normal circumstances, someone like Bo Saixi—still harboring feelings for Tang Chen—shouldn't have lingered around him. If she were truly desperate to find Tang Chen, she wouldn't have stayed in Tiandou City, let alone stuck by his side.
Clearly, his passive ability was working wonders. Zhao Ling couldn't help but silently applaud the effect of "Female Killer Lv.1." He was confident that with this skill, winning over both Bo Saixi and Liu Erlong was only a matter of time.
Imagining the moment when he would present Bo Saixi to Qian Daoliu—or a sober Tang Chen—filled him with excitement. Zhao Ling's sly grin deepened as he glanced at Bo Saixi, making her step back uneasily.
There was something unsettling about the way Zhao Ling looked at her, as though he were stripping her bare with his eyes.
Liu Erlong, noticing his gaze as well, felt her cheeks flush with heat. Flustered, she buried her face in Zhao Ling's chest, avoiding his intense stare.
The reunion's joy soon led them to a nearby café, where the four sat down together. Ah Yin, ever the social butterfly, enthusiastically introduced Bo Saixi to Liu Erlong.
Ah Yin: "Sister Erlong, this is Sister Bo Saixi. Brother Ling and I met her in Spirit City. She's from an overseas island called Sea God Island. Isn't that fascinating? Sister Saixi is not only beautiful but also a Titled Douluo."
Turning to Bo Saixi, Ah Yin continued.
A Yin: "Sister Saixi, this is Sister Liu Erlong. She's from Tiandou City and equally stunning. We first met in the Soto City Douhun Arena.
From now on, we're all sisters, so get to know each other well—it's good for everyone!"
Ah Yin's enthusiasm wasn't just for the sake of introductions. She hoped to smooth the way for Liu Erlong and Bo Saixi to join Zhao Ling's growing circle of companions. In her mind, Liu Erlong was already halfway there, considering she had just kissed Zhao Ling. Bo Saixi, however, was a trickier case.
Bo Saixi's original purpose for coming to the Douluo Continent was to find Tang Chen. Ah Yin secretly wished Tang Chen were already dead—it would make things much easier. But Tang Chen was still alive, albeit under the control of the Bat King parasite. Winning Bo Saixi over would take more time and effort.
Liu Erlong and Bo Saixi exchanged polite nods before Liu Erlong broke the ice with a warm compliment.
Liu Erlong: "Sister Saixi, you're truly stunning. Your beauty and elegance are unparalleled—I've never met anyone like you."
Despite her typically brash personality, Liu Erlong's kind words softened Bo Saixi's demeanor.
Bo Saixi: "Sister Erlong, you're also very beautiful. Whoever marries you will be the luckiest man alive, don't you agree, Zhao Ling?"
Bo Saixi's questioning gaze fell on Zhao Ling, who quickly nodded with a grin.
Zhao Ling: "Absolutely! Erlong is gorgeous. If anyone dares to say otherwise, I'll give them a beating so fierce their own parents won't recognize them!"
Zhao Ling, ever the opportunist, opened his diary panel to document the amusing turn of events:
[Diary Entry]:
[Family, who would've thought? The two women once tied to Yu Xiaogang—one is now my fiancée, and the other just threw herself into my arms and kissed me!]
[If Yu Xiaogang knew, he'd probably spit up three liters of blood. Truly, his life is tragic. Where even is he now?]
[Oh, right. At this stage, Erlong doesn't even know who Yu Xiaogang is, much less that she's supposed to be his "spiritual wife." Taking her to him now would be pointless.]
[Never mind—I'm not the type of despicable person to kick someone while they're down.]
[…On second thought, who am I kidding? I am that despicable person. If I found Yu Xiaogang, I'd flaunt my affection with Liu Erlong just to see him suffer! Mehahaha!]
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