Chapter 33: Meeting Ye Lingling Again
Tiandou City.
This is the capital of the Tiandou Empire, one of the largest and most prosperous cities on the Douluo Continent.
The walls of Tiandou City tower a hundred meters high, constructed entirely from the hardest granite. The city gates are ten meters tall and equally wide, wide enough for six riders to pass through side by side. On either side, there are two auxiliary gates, each five meters high and wide.
Both atop and beneath the city walls, soldiers on patrol and guard are fully armored, wielding long spears. The fierce aura they emit is a testament to their prowess.
Inside the city, the streets and alleys are crowded with bustling activity.
A graceful young girl stands at the street corner, gazing into the distance, seemingly waiting for someone.
She is dressed in a light white dress, her figure slender and elegant. Her long blue hair cascades down her back like a waterfall. Her lively, large eyes sparkle with brightness, like budding flowers, shy yet pure, exuding an ethereal and fresh aura.
This outstanding temperament and appearance make people turn their heads involuntarily, with occasional looks of amazement cast her way. However, behind the girl stand two sturdy guards, glaring fiercely at their surroundings.
Under the imperial city, most people are perceptive. This girl's identity is undoubtedly either wealthy or noble, and no one wants to invite trouble upon themselves.
"Isn't that classmate Lingling?"
At this moment, a somewhat frivolous voice sounded. Upon hearing this voice, Ye Lingling's originally pleasant face visibly frowned. She turned to look and saw a slightly plump young man walking over with a mischievous grin.
The two family guards beside Ye Lingling wanted to step forward and block him, but the young man also had a few guards with him, who together pushed Ye's guards aside.
"Liu Lang, what do you think you're doing?"
Ye Lingling, who was already frowning, now furrowed her brows even more tightly, looking displeased as she addressed him. This young man's name was Liu Lang, also a student at the Tiandou Royal Academy, two grades above her.
From the moment she entered the academy, he had relentlessly pursued her. Although Ye Lingling had clearly rejected him, he still wouldn't give up. Students of the Tiandou Royal Academy are either wealthy or noble, and Liu Lang had a royal background.
Ye Lingling couldn't afford to offend him too much and tried her best to avoid him. "Lingling, meeting is destiny."
Liu Lang's smile widened as he stepped forward to grab Ye Lingling's hand. "Even though we attend the same academy, we don't see each other for days. It's rare to meet today; let me show you around Tiandou City!"
Seeing Liu Lang intending to grab her, Ye Lingling hurriedly stepped back in fright. "Senior Liu, please show some respect!"
"Lingling, why do you have to be like this?"
Liu Lang's smile remained, but now it carried a hint of malice. "Lingling, you're a smart girl. Do you really not understand why your grandfather arranged for you to study at the remote Sylvia Kingdom's Primary Soul Master Academy but ultimately called you back to the Tiandou Academy?"
Ye Lingling's expression turned unnatural instantly. Being extremely intelligent, she didn't understand why her family had sent her to a remote place at the age of six, but upon returning and learning about the family's situation in Tiandou City, she understood everything.
The Nine Heart Begonia is a miracle in the soul master world. How could the Tiandou Royal Family not covet such a martial soul? In the past, the family had a Soul Douluo-level elder holding the fort, which made the Tiandou Royal Family somewhat apprehensive.
However, that elder passed away when she was three. Although her grandfather also possessed Soul Douluo-level strength, his martial soul, like hers, was the Nine Heart Begonia, which had no offensive capabilities at all.'
However, because of her grandfather's powerful healing abilities, many strong individuals on the continent owed him a favor, and the Tiandou Royal Family did not dare to go too far.
These powerful figures couldn't watch over them all the time. While the Tiandou Royal Family outwardly valued the Nine Heart Begonia family, they secretly used various means to pressure her grandfather. This reached its peak when she awakened her martial soul at the age of six.
The Nine Heart Begonia can only exist in two individuals at a time. If she, the heir of the Nine Heart Begonia, were to marry into the royal family, any future soul masters who awakened the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul would carry the bloodline of the Tiandou Royal Family. This would effectively integrate the Nine Heart Begonia into the royal family.
Her grandfather and father did not want her to be entangled in royal affairs. Therefore, shortly after she awakened her martial soul, they arranged for her to study at the Sylvia Kingdom, far from Tiandou. However, they could not withstand the continuous pressure from the royal family and compromised, having her return to Tiandou City to attend the Royal Soul Master Academy after graduating from the primary soul master academy.
Seeing Ye Lingling remain silent, Liu Lang became more pleased with himself. He took two steps forward, intending to take her hand again. "Lingling, trust me, I will treat you well. My mother is a royal princess. If you marry me, the royal family will pour resources into supporting your family."
"Where did this toad come from, dreaming of eating swan meat!"
At this moment, a familiar voice rang in Ye Lingling's ears. A hand grasped hers, gently pulling her behind him, and a familiar figure stood in front of her.
"Brother Xiao Yu!"
Seeing the person she had been waiting for, the gloom in Ye Lingling's heart dissipated, and her voice carried a hint of joy.
"Little girl, have you waited long?"
Xiao Yu smiled slightly. "It's my fault for being late and allowing some annoying flies to bother you."
"Who are you calling a fly!"
Liu Lang, hearing Xiao Yu's mockery, immediately became furious. More importantly, he could see the undisguised affection in Ye Lingling's eyes. Enraged, he charged forward, throwing a punch.
Smack!
Xiao Yu easily caught Liu Lang's fist and backhanded him across the face. The force spun Liu Lang in place.
Liu Lang spun around three times before staggering to a stop, nearly collapsing. Fortunately, his guards quickly caught him.
"You lot, get him! Kill this dog who doesn't know his place!"
Barely steadying himself, Liu Lang shouted angrily at his guards.
The guards immediately moved to attack. Xiao Yu sneered disdainfully. These Soul Elders were no match for him. Without needing the help of his hidden companions, Aiolia and Milo, he could handle them alone.
Boom!
The surge of his forty-level soul power instantly intimidated the guards. Liu Lang, though possessing the rank of a Grand Soul Master, was lazy and undisciplined, with a weak foundation. Xiao Yu's soul pressure alone forced him to his knees.
(End of Chapter)
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