As the tension in the room thickened, Xuan Yan found himself caught between the intense gazes of Hu Liena and Qian Renxue.
Looking at them, Bibi Dong's gaze narrowed slightly but didn't say anything.
Meanwhile, Xuan Yan gently raised his head from Bibi Dong's thighs.
"Ahem, so?" He coughed lightly, attempting to break the awkward tension hanging in the air.
Both girls snapped their attention back to him at the same time.
Then, without warning, Hu Liena and Qian Renxue suddenly rushed forward and climbed onto the bed, positioning themselves on either side of him... Hu Liena to his left and Qian Renxue to his right.
Before he could even react, both girls grabbed his hands and pressed them between their palms as they stared at him with worried eyes.
"Are you alright, Yan."
"Are you alright, Yan'er?."
Hu Liena was the first to continue. "On the way, I saw some dragon martial spirit users coughing up blood. I got worried and rushed to see you. Nothing happened to you, right?"
Qian Renxue asked "After that huge sound, I ran to the Elder Hall, but I couldn't find you anywhere,"
"Grandfather told me that this entire commotion was caused by you. Just what kind of power was that? Did something happen to your body?"
"Yan'er did this?" Hu Liena blinked in surprise, tightening her hold on his hand. "But how?"
"And what happened to your face and body?"
Qian Renxue's fingers brushed against his cheek. "You look so... so hand- I mean, different. Did this happen because of that power?"
Her fingers traced over his smooth skin as her violet eyes flickered with curiosity.
Hu Liena, however, had no reservations.
She had been staring at him in a daze ever since she entered the room, but now that she had gathered her thoughts, she couldn't resist.
Without hesitation, she started patting his head.
Xuan Yan was about to respond when he felt Hu Liena's hands gently ruffling his hair.
Pat.
He blinked.
Pat. Pat.
What was she doing?
"You're alright," Hu Liena murmured, seemingly to herself, as she continued patting his head.
"That's good."
She didn't stop there. Her hands repeatedly brushed over his silky white hair, occasionally moving to cup his cheeks as if confirming that he was indeed real.
Xuan Yan sighed. This is going to take a while.
Meanwhile, Qian Renxue, who had been focused on him, suddenly caught sight of Hu Liena's actions.
Her brows twitched in frustration.
What was this girl doing?
Her eyes subtly narrowed as she watched Hu Liena pat Xuan Yan as if he were some adorable pet.
It wasn't that she wanted to do the same… but... Why was Hu Liena acting so freely around him?
Feeling a strange irritation settle in her chest, Qian Renxue reached out, placing a firm hand on his shoulder. "Yan, focus. Explain what happened."
Xuan Yan sighed again, finally gathering his thoughts. "Both of you, calm down,"
Then he began to explain, to analyze his power Crocodile Douluo applied pressure on him, and because of the pressure the shackles in his bloodline were broken and his bloodline was awakened. blah, blah...
"So your face and body became like this because of your bloodline?" Qian Renxue touched his cheek and asked.
Hu Liena's pats finally slowed, but her hands lingered in his hair, reluctant to part from the soft strands.
Qian Renxue, meanwhile, looked mildly dissatisfied but didn't press the matter further.
Bibi Dong, who had been watching all of this with an amused expression, finally spoke. "Yan'er, what exactly is that bloodline of yours?" she asked.
"Even an Extreme Douluo like Qian Daoliu was forced to his knees by it."
At this, Hu Liena and Qian Renxue both tensed.
Xuan Yan hesitated for a brief moment before putting on a 'confused' expression. "I don't know much about it... but it's a dragon bloodline. It seems to be connected to my second martial spirit."
"Dragon bloodline?" Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed in thought.
"Do you feel any changes in your power after its awakening?"
Xuan Yan nodded. "My physical and mental strength have increased drastically. I also gained some dragon-related skills and…"
He raised his right hand.
In an instant, a magnificent silver spear materialized in his grip.
The weapon gleamed under the dim light, its silver body decorated with intricate golden linings.
Xuan Yan tilted the spear slightly, letting them get a better look at it. "I also got this."
Hu Liena's eyes gleaming with curiosity as she reached out hesitantly and her fingers brushed against the smooth surface of the spear.
A look of admiration crossed her face as she murmured, "It's so beautiful."
Qian Renxue, however, was more direct as she eagerly asked, "Can I hold it?"
Xuan Yan chuckled at her enthusiasm and nodded, handing her the spear without hesitation.
Qian Renxue carefully grasped the weapon, marveling at its craftsmanship.
But just as she was adjusting her grip, she suddenly frowned. "Why is the spear getting heavier?" she asked, narrowing her eyes slightly as she felt the weight increase in her hands.
Xuan Yan chuckled at her confusion. "I can control the weight of the spear at will," he explained.
"I can make it as light as a feather or as heavy. I can also make it untouchable to anyone I don't permit."
He gave her a knowing look before adding, "Here, I've reduced its weight again."
The moment he said that, Qian Renxue blinked as the spear became significantly lighter in her hands.
Testing it, she swung it lightly through the air and a small, pleased smile tugged at her lips. "That's quite a useful ability,"
Hu Liena, watching from the side, suddenly spoke up. "Yan'er, can I also hold the spear?"
Xuan Yan nodded in response before shifting his gaze toward Qian Renxue.
She met his eyes, and after a brief pause, she gave a 'smile'... one that wasn't entirely a smile and handed the spear over to Hu Liena.
As soon as Hu Liena took hold of the spear, she traced her fingers along its surface.
She adjusted her grip a few times before nodding in satisfaction. "It feels… powerful,"
Xuan Yan smiled as he watched the two girls inspect his weapon with genuine fascination.
After a while, the discussion naturally shifted away from the spear, and the three of them continued talking.
Hu Liena and Qian Renxue asked about the changes in Xuan Yan's body and abilities, while Bibi Dong occasionally interjected with her own thoughts.
The atmosphere, though still somewhat competitive between Hu Liena and Qian Renxue, was much more relaxed now.
After some time, Qian Renxue suddenly stretched slightly before speaking. "Alright, Yan, I'll head back now,"
"I only came here to check on you, and now that I see you're fine, I feel relieved."
She paused for a moment before adding, "I also need to speak with my grandfather."
Xuan Yan nodded with a small smile "Alright, Take care."
As she prepared to leave, she suddenly turned back toward him, kneeling slightly on the bed.
Then, without warning, she leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on his forehead.
Xuan Yan blinked in surprise, momentarily caught off guard by the gentle sensation of her lips against his skin.
Qian Renxue, on the other hand, realized what she had just done a second too late.
A slight blush spread rapidly across her face and her normally composed demeanor momentarily crumbled.
"Take good care of yourself..."
Without another word, she spun around and instantly bolted out of the room.
Xuan Yan watched her go, his initial surprise fading into amusement.
But his amusement didn't last long.
The moment Qian Renxue left, a heavy silence fell over the room.
Xuan Yan could feel a pair of burning eyes looking at him.
Slowly, he turned his head... only to be met with Hu Liena's narrowed gaze.
She looked… annoyed.
Hu Liena's lips pressed together before she internally vowed, 'This girl… did she just kiss his forehead? is she closer to him than me?'
The air in the room became strangely heavy.
Xuan Yan, sensing the shift, quickly decided to change the subject.
He cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, teacher, Sister Nana, I was thinking of going back home for a little while."
That instantly caught their attention.
Bibi Dong blinked. "Oh? Ah, Yan'er, you want to go home?"
Her voice carried a slight note of surprise, as if she hadn't expected him to make such a request.
Xuan Yan smiled and nodded. "Yeah, I think it's time I visited my family."
Before Bibi Dong could say anything, Hu Liena suddenly perked up.
Her eyes gleamed with excitement as she leaned forward slightly. "Yan'er, you're going home? Shall I come with you?"
Xuan Yan looked at her in mild surprise before nodding. "Well, I don't mind."
Hu Liena's face lit up with delight. "So, I can meet your father, mother, and your sister?" she asked eagerly.
Xuan Yan chuckled at her enthusiasm and nodded once again.
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