Douluo Dalu 3: Legend of the White Fox

Listening to Gu Yue's soft breathing, Xia Yi's eye twitched slightly.

Damn it, you're actually able to sleep?

Should I say you have a big heart?

Or should I say you have a big heart?

(Gu Yue: "I've already cleaned myself up and delivered myself to your doorstep, and you still won't eat? What's there for me to be afraid of?")

Xia Yi could tell that Gu Yue was really asleep—and deeply at that.

Yet he couldn't fall asleep at all.

Even though both of them were wearing pajamas, Gu Yue's near-perfect body constantly tested the limits of his self-control.

There was no way he could sleep.

All he could do was close his eyes and force himself into a meditative cultivation state.

The Next Morning

He was still meditating when he suddenly felt a tickling sensation on his nose.

Opening his eyes, he found Gu Yue lying on his chest, holding a strand of her silky black hair and teasing his nose.

The morning sunlight filtered through the window, casting a glow on her face, making her skin look translucent. Her long, jet-black hair shimmered, her forehead was smooth and fair, her delicate eyebrows arched beautifully, and her large, gem-like eyes sparkled with life. Her cherry lips were vibrant, her slender neck was as white and smooth as jade—she looked like a celestial beauty stepping out of a painting, breathtakingly stunning.

"Hehe, you're awake." Gu Yue's bright eyes twinkled as she grinned at Xia Yi. "How long are you planning to keep holding me?"

"Don't think I won't do something to you." Xia Yi gritted his teeth, slowly loosening his grip around Gu Yue. "If you keep teasing me, and I lose control, you'll have to deal with the consequences."

"I actually kind of hope you do."

Gu Yue remained sprawled on top of him, her fingers tracing over the bite mark she had left on his shoulder the night before.

At this moment, she looked incredibly pure, yet paradoxically, irresistibly seductive.

Her presence alone stirred an unfamiliar sensation within Xia Yi.

"Big sister, I'm begging you, can you stop?" Xia Yi finally caved, feeling completely defeated as he pleaded bitterly.

"Hehe, you always act so tough, but now you've lost your nerve?" Gu Yue continued teasing him, blowing a soft breath against his ear.

Xia Yi felt a surge of heat rush through his body.

Feeling Gu Yue's playful actions, he abruptly flipped over and escaped from underneath her. He threw on a jacket and bolted out the door without even bothering to change out of his pajamas.

He had to flee.

If this continued, he really wouldn't be able to hold back.

"Stop right there!"

Gu Yue's sharp voice rang out from behind him.

Just as Xia Yi stepped out of the doorway, he suddenly froze.

"Are you going to humiliate me like this?"

Gu Yue's voice, now filled with grievance, reached his ears.

Last night had been sudden. She knew that Xia Yi wasn't ready, so she hadn't pressed him too hard.

But this morning, she had made her feelings more than clear.

Yet Xia Yi still wanted to run away.

She was the ruler of soul beasts!

For her to take things this far, she had mustered all the courage she had.

With Di Tian and the others' cultivation levels, there was no way they hadn't sensed what happened last night and this morning.

If Xia Yi just left her like this, how was she supposed to face them in the future?

Xia Yi turned back and saw Gu Yue sitting on the bed, her beautiful eyes brimming with unshed tears. Large drops of them glistened in the morning light.

But she held them back.

Perhaps this was her final act of pride.

Xia Yi took a deep breath and walked back to sit on the bed.

He gently wiped away the tears in her eyes, then pulled her into his embrace.

Softly, he whispered, "I already told you last night, I did what I did because it was the right thing to do. You don't need to force yourself."

Last night and just now, Gu Yue had constantly teased him, acting bold and uninhibited.

But Xia Yi could feel her nervousness—how stiff her body was, how unnatural her movements were.

For her to crawl into his bed in the middle of the night, she had to have gathered all her courage.

But the truth was, she wasn't ready.

"I know you didn't help Star Dou Forest for any personal gain." Gu Yue lowered her head, burying her face against his chest. In a small voice, she continued, "But I am the ruler of soul beasts. You've done so much—I have to give you something in return."

"You're really planning to give yourself away just because of something so trivial?" Xia Yi asked darkly.

"Of course not." Gu Yue shook her head.

She continued, "I've thought this through carefully. You're the only one who is right for me—in terms of talent, strength, and status. I can guarantee that I will never meet anyone more suitable than you.

"Besides, my teacher told me that you have the looks and the talent to dominate an era. But you're also wild and untamed. If I don't take the initiative, you and I… might end up like Skycovering Douluo and Heavenly Phoenix Douluo."

"And?" Xia Yi pressed.

"And… I think I really do like you."

Gu Yue suddenly lifted her head, her eyes glowing with emotion as she stared at Xia Yi.

"Maybe it started when I saw you getting along so well with Zi Ji and the others. Or maybe it was that day in the Shrek Academy battle arena, when I decided to let go of all my reservations.

"Whatever it was, the more I looked at you, the more I liked you.

"That's why I made up my mind to… bestow my favor upon you.

"Though it was a bit rushed, I have no regrets."

"Hold on—what do you mean by 'bestow your favor'?"

Xia Yi's face darkened.

If it weren't for the fact that this wasn't the right moment, he would have flipped her over and spanked her.

"I'm the ruler of soul beasts, and you're just a little ten-year soul beast." Gu Yue tilted her chin up proudly, grinning. "If that's not bestowing favor, then what is it? Or are you saying that I should be the one serving you instead?"

Having poured her heart out, Gu Yue was now in the mood to joke around again.

She raised her chin triumphantly and laughed mischievously.

"Enough laughing. If you don't stop, I won't hold back."

Xia Yi warned.

"Too late for that now."

Gu Yue's figure flashed silver, disappearing from his arms.

In the next instant, she reappeared at the doorway, smiling playfully at him.

"I already gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it. From now on, you're my quasi-boyfriend.

"If you want me to grant you my favor again, you'll have to make me fall completely in love with you first.

"Hehe, good luck, my dear!"

Gu Yue winked at him before dashing out of the room.

A few steps away, she suddenly turned back, poked her head through the door, and smirked.

"Oh, one more thing. The bite mark on your shoulder? You're not allowed to heal it with Star Shift.

"I bit you, so only I can heal you.

"But first, you'll have to win me over."

With that, she slammed the door shut and vanished.

"Damn it!"

Xia Yi cursed.

No meat, and a whole lot of trouble.

If he had just been a little more decisive last night or this morning, Gu Yue would have been at his mercy by now.

Instead, she was now in control.

Looking at the scabbed-over bite mark on his shoulder, Xia Yi shook his head helplessly as he got dressed.

"Just you wait. Next time, I'll make sure you can't even get out of bed."

Thinking about Gu Yue's departing smile, he couldn't help but grin himself.

Though he acted carefree, deep down, Xia Yi was proud.

He would never accept a relationship based on gratitude or duty.

But… Gu Yue, huh?

Marrying her would make having multiple wives a lot trickier.

He sighed.

Zi Ji and the others would never let him get away with mistreating her.

(End of Chapter)