"Dragon God, you led the Beast Gods to slaughter the God Realm, your crimes are heinous! Today, we, the gods, will bring you to final judgment!" A
sacred yet icy voice resounded throughout heaven and earth.
A dark red figure radiated intense light, as if becoming a sun, raising a giant sword high. Boundless killing intent gathered at the sword's edge, seemingly capable of cleaving the entire world.
Beneath the sword's edge, within a cloud of mist, a blood-soaked dragon appeared incredibly small, watching in terror as the divine sword was swung.
Just as the sword's edge struck,
a blue figure suddenly appeared in front.
It was a cold, aloof man with dragon horns on his forehead, who summoned a water dragon, which collided violently with the sword's edge.
The powerful aftershocks forced the dragon behind to split in two…
As one of the silver dragons fled the battlefield in panic, looking back at the blue figure, Gu Yuena suddenly opened her eyes.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with lingering fear.
"Who exactly is he?"
"If we can get his help, the glory of the Beast God can surely be restored!"
"He has the aura of a dragon, but he doesn't originate from the Dragon God..."
Gu Yuena murmured to herself.
Countless years had passed since she escaped from the God Realm.
Yet, that figure in her heart grew ever clearer.
Gradually, she saw him as her lifeline for the resurgence of soul beasts.
After all, she alone couldn't contend with the God Realm.
"Buzz...!"
A spatial fluctuation appeared.
A voice rang out.
"My lord, the person you asked me to find has been found..."
... In
the Heaven Dou Empire, in a small town closest to the Star Dou Great Forest, in the library, Dan Heng, wearing a wide, indigo-colored coat and sporting short black hair, was quietly reading at the counter.
He had been in the Douluo Continent for countless years and had grown accustomed to life here.
No longer was that terrifying figure chasing him; he had escaped the past.
He genuinely liked his current life and didn't want anyone to disrupt it.
"Dan Heng, do you want a wife?"
Suddenly, a middle-aged woman appeared at the counter, smiling as she asked.
Dan Heng raised his head, his expression unchanging, and shook his head.
The woman before him was the librarian.
Like any ordinary middle-aged woman, she was very enthusiastic about introducing potential partners to others.
Danheng had been in this area for seven years and had been introduced to hundreds of women.
He had clearly refused more than once, but the librarian seemed undeterred.
The librarian clapped her hands. "Danheng! You'll definitely be satisfied with this blind date! And even the city lord of our small town has appealed more than once to have more children!"
"You're so outstanding, it would be a real waste if you didn't find a wife!"
"Come with me! You can read the books later!"
The librarian grabbed Danheng's arm and pulled him outside.
Danheng was afraid of hurting the librarian; after all, if he really used his strength, he could lift not just a middle-aged woman, but the entire small town!
Following the librarian, Danheng thought to himself, "When I see a woman later, I'll just say no."
...
In front of a private room at a restaurant near the library.
Dan Heng was slightly taken aback and said to the librarian, "Librarian, is this the most expensive restaurant in the city?"
As the librarian, Dan Heng only earned one gold soul coin a month, which was far beyond his means.
The librarian smiled and said, "Oh dear, this young lady is treating us!"
With that, the librarian pushed open the door.
Inside the private room, a young girl stood by the window, turning around at the sound.
Her fair skin was slightly pale, and a hint of surprise flashed in her purple eyes.
She had long, silver hair that cascaded down her back to her ankles, the strands not only smooth but also possessing a texture like silver crystal.
Her beauty was indescribable; no description could adequately capture her stunning appearance.
Just standing there, she was already a breathtaking painting.
"???" Dan Heng frowned slightly. Although he was aloof, he wasn't ignorant of society.
How could such a beautiful woman appear in a small town?
And how could she be being introduced to a blind date?
"Dan Heng, are you stunned? She's from a big city, her name is Gu Yuena. You two have a good chat, Miss Gu. Please bear with me, Dan Heng is a very nice person, just a bit reserved."
The curator introduced them briefly, then helped Dan Heng into a chair.
He then turned and left, closing the door behind him.
"..." Dan Heng's lips twitched slightly.
Gu Yuena was sizing him up. As a stunningly beautiful young woman, even her staring
didn't evoke any displeasure. Dan Heng admired her beauty, but felt nothing.
He bluntly said, "I'm sorry, I have no intention of getting married..." Gu Yuena smiled slightly, sitting opposite Dan Heng, a hint of amusement in her eyes.
"Is it because I'm not good-looking?"
"No."
"Then what are your concerns? To be honest, I'm very satisfied with you..." Gu Yuena's lips curled slightly as she looked at Dan Heng boldly and passionately.
The elfin woman's eyes reflected Dan Heng's face.
"..."
Dan Heng was stunned for a moment. For some reason, he felt like a small animal being targeted?
This feeling... was similar to the pure killing intent of a blade, but not quite the same.
Out of good manners, Dan Heng wouldn't turn around and leave. "I... all my salary goes to buying books. I don't have any money left to get married..."
"I don't need your money. I just want you."
Gu Yuena rested her chin on her hand, her eyes crinkling.
"???"
"My current house is only big enough for me to live in alone, and I don't have the money to buy a new house,"
Dan Heng said again.
Gu Yuena frowned slightly and sighed.
Seeing this, Dan Heng breathed a sigh of relief and was about to get up to leave.
"Since we are husband and wife, we will naturally share the same bed. There is no difference between one person and two people. Moreover, I can buy a house as our marital home,"
Gu Yuena said with a smile.
"!!!" Dan Heng now truly believed that the other party was only after him.
No matter how discouraging his conditions were, it seemed that the other party would not give up easily.
"I'm sorry, due to my personality, I have no plans to get married," Dan Heng said bluntly, and then got up to leave.
"Personality? Is it because you don't want to be disturbed?"
Gu Yuena suddenly asked.
Dan Heng nodded and hummed in agreement.
"So, I'm sorry, it's impossible..."
"What if I said that if you reject me, I will keep bothering you here?" Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes and smiled slyly.
"???" Dan Heng looked at Gu Yuena in astonishment.
How could this elfin-like girl utter such shameless words from her cherry-like lips?
"If you agree, we can pretend to be married first, without you taking any responsibility. This way, it'll prevent others from bothering you anymore, isn't that a win-win situation?"
Dan Heng paused for a moment; what she said did indeed seem quite reasonable…
(End of Chapter)