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Dragon War God-Chapter 179 - Entering The Inner Family
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Chapter 179 - Entering The Inner Family
As most people were congratulating the winner, one person was staring at Long Chen from the corner, dazed and with a strange expression. She was the beautiful Liu Lan.
On this day, her makeup was intricate and she was clad in a red dress that half-covered the skin below her pale neck. Her dress was cinched at her waist, but there was a long slit that revealed half of her long, silky leg.
Her outfit may have been stunning, but it was nothing compared to her features. Her huge eyes were half-smiling and half-seductive like a misty pool tempting whoever looked at her. The corners of her small lips were slightly curved upwards, inviting the onlooker for a kiss.
What do I do? Her thoughts scrambled the longer she looked at Long Chen.
She had promised Long Chen that she would give her body to him if he entered the inner family. That was just something she had said in a moment of rage; she hadnโt expected him to actually enter the inner family.
Long Chen had shocked her many times, from his grinning, lackadaisical attitude to his viciousness, repeatedly shaking her to her core. Frankly speaking, when he miraculously defeated Jin Shengโen to be the true number one prodigy of the outer family, her heart was swayed.
The arrogant Liu Lan found it a little embarrassing to be attracted to someone who was ten years younger than herself. She just treated it as a momentary bout of confusion.
But it was a promise I made! How can I not keep my promises? Liu Lan was panicking hard. On the one hand, she had made the promise. On the other hand, she was not mentally prepared to give herself to Long Chen. Plus, now that Long Chen had entered the inner family, what would become of her?
Finally, reason defeated her promise. Liu Lan took a deep breath, which attracted Long Chenโs attention.
โWhat do you think? Was I cool?โ he smirked.
โYou were.โ Liu Lan was a little exasperated. His performance had been terrifying, but his words were childish. But that was exactly why Liu Lan had the urge to pull him into her arms and care for him.
What the heck am I thinking now? Itโs like Iโm maturing backwards. Liu Lan scolded herself as she blushed lightly.
All eyes in the Mortal Caves were on Long Chen and Yin Mengyao, though Long Chen shone brighter.
The Chu family had left, so the only people who had conflict with Long Chen were the Gold family members. Jin Luan was still treating Jin Shengโenโs injuries, but everyone else surrounded Long Chen and Yin Mengyao, with Dongfang Xuanxiao standing in front of them.
Dongfang Tianyu walked up to Jin Luan.
โElder Jin, how is he?โ Due to his conflict with Long Chen, Dongfang Tianyu was also upset that Jin Shengโen had lost.
โHis internal organs are severely injured. If I donโt give him a good spiritual herb, itโll take him a full month or two to recover.โ An ice-cold mist filled Jin Luanโs eyes when he saw Jin Shengโenโs pitiful state.
โI have an advanced Black-tier Cloud Fruit. Let him have it once we get out of the Mortal Caves. With it, Brother Jin Shengโen will recover by tonight.โ
โReally?โ Jin Luan was pleasantly surprised to find that Dongfang Tianyu cared about Jin Shengโen this much.
On the other side, Dongfang Xuanxiao was eyeing Long Chen and Yin Mengyao from head to toe, then he asked softly, โHow old are you two?โ
Long Chen was sixteen, while Yin Mengyao was nineteen. Since she was three years older, he started calling her โSister Mengyao.โ
One Dongfang Xuanxiao knew their ages, he nodded and said mildly, โYou still need one more ceremony before truly entering the inner family, though it will be conducted only when we return to the Lingwu family. The inner family qualifiers have ended, so you two may follow me back to the inner family. Everyone else, you may return.โ
That was Dongfang Xuanxiaoโs style. Everything he did was direct and efficient.
When he finished, he led them to the outside of the cave.
Weโre going back to the Lingwu family now? Liu Lan was happy to hear this. If they were heading back, Long Chen would directly go to the inner family and wouldn't have time to visit her.
The Mortal Cave containing Yin Snake Demons was considered quite long, so when they finally made their way out, they suddenly heard many bouts of thunder and the sound of heavy rain.
โItโs raining in the Nine Devil Mountains?โ
Everyoneโs mood was soured.
Rain in the Nine Devil Mountains usually fell in the form of extremely heavy storms. Those below the Divine Core Realm wouldnโt even be able to stand in the rain. novelbuddy.(c)om
The terrain here was treacherous, and lightning struck close at random times. Traveling during the rain would be extremely inconvenient.
Indeed, when they were about to walk out, everyone saw that the outside world was nothing but a blur of mist, and the gushing sound of rain pouring rang continuously.
The Nine Devil Mountains were completely enveloped in dark clouds that swallowed the mountains from the middle to the peak. The rain was terrifyingly heavy.
The whole world seemed to be covered in rain. The curtain of rain obscured their vision and the flashing lightning danced before their eyes.
Thunder was frequent in the Nine Devil Mountains, so they hadnโt paid it much attention when they were in the Mortal Caves. They didnโt expect the storm to have intensified to this level until they stepped out.
If one was unlucky, they could get struck by lightning while traveling down the Nine Devil Mountains!
The power of nature was infinite; even if a figure like a Grand Elder was struck by lightning, he would either die or be crippled.
โItโs raining? Fourth Uncle, itโs already late. Letโs stay a night in the Nine Devils Mountain Village, then continue tomorrow. What do you think?โ suggested Dongfang Tianyu.
โAlright.โ Dongfang Xuanxiao nodded.
They started to descend the mountain in the heavy storm.
Heavenโs Path was one trail on the mountain, but there was a more convenient path they could take. They traveled along this path and quickly arrived back at the village.
Descending the mountain was much easier than trekking upwards. It took them considerably less time to descend.
If it wasnโt for their Qi protecting them, they wouldโve been soaked through. However, the rain was heavy and the lightning was terrifying, enough to make them nervous.
Dongfang Xuanxiao was a man of few words. Despite Long Chen and Yin Mengyao having entered the inner family, he still hadnโt talked to them. He had merely told everyone to not worry, then he left.
Everyone was arranged to have their own quarters, and they were complete with all the necessities. The Nine Devils Mountain Village was an excellent location and was built with solid architecture, so they werenโt worried about floods or lightning strikes.
Now that the qualifiers had ended and Long Chen and Yin Mengyao had proved that they were favored by Lady Luck, the Silver family members were happy, along with Liu Yuan and Gu Batian. The rest quickly retreated to their rooms, seeing as there was nothing else to do. It had been a fruitless event for them, and the storm was keeping them here, so their moods were terrible.
Long Chen looked at Liu Lan next to him.
Although she wasnโt wet from the rain, the humidity in the air made her skin and hair look as if they had been soaked in water. Her soft, silk clothing clung tightly to her body, revealing her perfect curves.
โWait for me tonight in your room?โ Long Chen licked his lips, then he laughed and left. But after a few steps, his face contorted and his ear started twitching in pain.
โAh! Xiao Xi, be gentle,โ begged Long Chen.
โTell me, why are you going to her room?โ She had been hearing Long Chen say strange things to Liu Lan lately, so Ling Xi had her own suspicions. She started to question him furiously, glaring at him with her bright eyes.
Long Chen tried to explain as he rushed to his room.
Liu Lanโs mind went blank as she watched him leave. When he mentioned their promise just now, her body had gone weak, which scared her.
Itโs all my fault! Why did I ever agree to this? He is now part of the inner family! What am I going to do? Liu Lan bit her lip, which made her beautiful face even more attractive.
Itโs all the rainโs fault, or I would be back at the Lingwu family already. If he comes tonight ...
She recalled the time she entered Long Chenโs room to tease him. She couldnโt believe the tables had turned, and this time, Long Chen was coming for the real thing. She was going to give her body to him.
Karma had played itself perfectly.
Suddenly, her eyes brightened. Right! Although itโs a little inconvenient, I can leave early. If I go back to the Lingwu family, he wonโt be able to find me. So what will he do then?
With a solution at hand, she finally heaved a sigh of relief.
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โAre you really only teasing her for revenge?โ Within the room, Ling Xi was standing with her fair arms akimbo[1], like an auntie scolding him. She looked adorable.
โI swear over my dead fatherโs body. If I am lying, let his grave be robbed!โ Long Chen said righteously.
Iโm so sorry, Father. Your future daughter-in-law is just too scary ... Long Chen said in his heart.
Ling Xi finally let him go, though she was still in a bad mood.
โYou are banned from leaving this room until tomorrow!โ ordered the little princess.
โYes, Maโam!โ Long Chen said, trying to win her over.
This is it! I canโt believe my plan is gone just like that. Long Chen was indeed tempted whenever he thought about Liu Lan. Heโd met many beautiful girls in Baiyang Town, but heโd never seen one who radiated beauty from her core like Liu Lan.
But ever since his father died and he found a romantic interest, he never walked the streets again and his life had been on the bright path so far.
As for Liu Lan, he was annoyed because she had teased him in the beginning. However, he started to tease her after that because he was furious that she had used him as a shield.
However, without her, Long Chen wouldnโt have been put under so much pressure to improve. All of the danger had led him to where he was today. He would soon join the inner family, which would enable him to protect Lingqing and at the same time receive more information about Mo Xiaolang. That was why his hatred towards her had lessened, though he would not live well without teasing her and teaching her a good lesson.
That was why he kept scaring her throughout the qualifiers.
Even tonight, he planned to only teach her a few lessons when he went to her room. He wouldnโt go as far as hooking up with her.
Iโm a gentleman now. Long Chen was extremely pleased with his current form.
Time passed quickly and it was now late at night. Long Chen was focused on his cultivation, occasionally joking around with Ling Xi, having a carefree moment.
Then came a knock on the door ...
1. Arms on her hips with elbows facing outwards. We learn a new word everyday. ?