Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

Chapter 191: "Call Me Husband"

Night fell.

After dinner with Zhuqing and the others, Zhao Ming headed directly to the room they had arranged for him.

"It's time to check on my precious Cai Lin. I bet she'll look stunning with legs."

Since his journey to the Star Luo Empire, Zhao Ming had been searching for the right moment to summon Cai Lin. Now, at the Zhu residence, he finally had a private moment. He planned to summon her and use the puppet power-up card, which would grant her a significant inheritance, much like Yan Lingji. This would enhance her power and allow her to transform.

When Cai Lin, who already possessed beauty even as a serpent, developed legs, she would surely become an absolute beauty, unmatched in elegance and allure.

At that point, even the equally mesmerizing Zi Ji wouldn't be able to compare.

Cai Lin was his, now and forever.

And it would be he who witnessed her transformation first.

As for Xiao Yan? He could go wherever he pleased.

Cai Lin, with her stunning beauty, wouldn't have chosen Xiao Yan if it hadn't been for the fortuitous circumstances during his absorption of the Fallen Heart Flame and the protagonist's halo that influenced her feelings.

Now, Zhao Ming was the true protagonist. Cai Lin was his puppet, and she harbored deep affection for him. As long as he treated her sincerely, the beautiful Cai Lin would become his.

"Zi Ji, keep watch outside. Make sure no one comes in," Zhao Ming instructed, looking at the beautiful Zi Ji.

"Yes, master," Zi Ji replied, her eyes lifting to meet his.

"From now on, there's no need to call me 'master.' Just call me by my name." Zhao Ming smiled, his eyes soft as he gazed at the lovely Zi Ji, the Hell Demon Dragon Queen, who would one day be his woman.

"Master, but how can I?"

"Why not? You're my woman, not my subordinate." Zhao Ming's lips curved as he inhaled the fragrance from Zi Ji.

"Master? But I still prefer calling you that," Zi Ji murmured, her cheeks flushing slightly as she fiddled with her dress.

"That's fine. My Zi Ji, you can call me whatever you want. But when it's just the two of us, make sure to call me 'husband,' okay?" Zhao Ming teased with a grin.

Zi Ji, dressed in a dark purple gown, stood there with the breeze lifting her hem, revealing a glimpse of her fair calf. She was breathtaking at that moment, her face tinged with a blush that made her even more enchanting.

How amazing would it be if the stunning Zi Ji, the Hell Demon Dragon Queen herself, called him "husband"?

Zhao Ming felt a surge of anticipation.

If Zi Ji agreed to call him husband, it would mark the official confirmation of their relationship.

Zi Ji lowered her head, her cheeks flushed. Not long ago, she was the Hell Demon Dragon Queen, a peerless powerhouse among soul beasts. Yet now, she stood before Zhao Ming with such a shy expression. If Di Tian and the other soul beasts knew, they would be envious.

Zi Ji was a goddess among soul beasts. For them, Gu Yue Na and the Sacred Beast (Wang Qiu'er) were unattainable, so their only realistic pursuits were Bi Ji and Zi Ji—both revered in their hearts.

And now, the beautiful Zi Ji and Bi Ji belonged to Zhao Ming, always by his side.

In the future, both the Sacred Beast (Wang Qiu'er) and Gu Yue Na would also become his women.

"What's wrong? Don't you want to call me husband?" Zhao Ming grinned, holding Zi Ji's delicate hand, feeling a thrill of excitement.

"Husband." Zi Ji whispered softly, her head still lowered, her cheeks a bright red.

At that moment, the relationship between Zhao Ming and Zi Ji was officially sealed.

Zi Ji had truly become his woman, not just a mere attendant.

"Good girl, my Zi Ji." Zhao Ming beamed and planted a quick kiss on her charming face.

Even Zi Ji had begun calling him "husband." This was perfect.

Seeing the gorgeous Zi Ji address him as husband made Zhao Ming feel ecstatic. He thought to himself that when he returned, he'd also have Bi Ji and Xiao Wu address him this way.

"Husband" sounded so much better than just calling his name. It brought them closer together.

Zi Ji lifted her eyes, meeting Zhao Ming's gaze, feeling a surge of happiness. Did calling him "husband" really make him this happy?

Did her master truly like her this much?

Over the past few days with Zhao Ming, Zi Ji had gradually come to understand her feelings for him.

Initially, she admired Zhao Ming as a strong figure. After all, beautiful women have always been drawn to heroes. Zhao Ming, as the supreme powerhouse of the soul beast realm, naturally earned her admiration. But as they spent more time together, she realized her feelings were no longer merely admiration for his strength; she had truly fallen for him.

"Hehe, my Zi Ji is so beautiful. In the future, I'll marry you in grand style and make you mine," Zhao Ming laughed, wrapping his arms around Zi Ji's slender waist, feeling the warmth and fragrance of her body.

"Actually, we soul beasts don't have all the rituals that humans do. If you want, master, I'm ready anytime." Zi Ji spoke softly.

Feeling the strength and warmth of his embrace, she felt safe.

Even though she was the Hell Demon Dragon Queen, a formidable figure, she found peace and comfort in Zhao Ming's arms. Zhao Ming was a supreme powerhouse, capable of protecting her, ensuring she would never again be threatened or hunted for her spirit ring in the Douluo Continent.

This sense of happiness—it was what it felt like to be protected.

"All right. But not now. Just now, I heard you call me 'master' again, and that won't do." Zhao Ming chuckled. Zi Ji, as a soul beast, wasn't accustomed to all the human formalities. If he pushed now, could he...?

But he wouldn't rush things. Zi Ji was now his wife, and there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

For now, he had to summon his beloved Cai Lin and enhance her power.

"By the way, husband, didn't you say you needed me to keep watch for you while you worked on something?" Zi Ji asked.

The term "husband" still felt unfamiliar to her, but Zhao Ming would help her get used to it over time.

"My third puppet is about to awaken. I need to enhance her power. You two will need to get along well." Zhao Ming smiled.

Cai Lin, the Medusa Queen, carried the bloodline of the Heaven-Devouring Python. Perhaps this time, she would evolve into the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python.

Zi Ji was the Hell Demon Dragon Queen, and Cai Lin was also a serpent. They had much in common, so it was entirely possible that they could become close friends.

"The third puppet?" Zi Ji was surprised. Bi Ji had already told her about Zhao Ming's puppet spirit. Yan Lingji and Tu Shan Yaya were both Zhao Ming's puppets, and their bond with him was even closer than hers and Bi Ji's.

They weren't just his women; they could fight alongside him.

Zhao Ming was now at the Soul Elder level with three spirit rings, so there must be one puppet she hadn't seen.

If Yan Lingji and Tu Shan Yaya were both so beautiful, this third puppet must be as well.

"I'll do my best to get along with her," Zi Ji said softly, looking at Zhao Ming.

"Good." Zhao Ming kissed her forehead lightly, then turned and walked into the room.

Watching his departing figure, Zi Ji's beautiful face lit up with a soft smile.

From now on, she truly belonged to him.