Douluo Dragon King: One-Sword Soul Douluo, Shadow of the End of Dharma

You lost.

"I was afraid of hurting you, Xiaobai! You can't calculate it like that!"

Leng Yulai looked unwilling. At this moment, she had already lost a quarter of her soul power reserves, but if she used her full strength and the three-word battle armor from the beginning, the outcome would still be uncertain.

It might be a little embarrassing to say that, but she didn't care.

"Um."

Bai Ye remained noncommittal. Compared to simply cultivating soul power, he valued the improvement of practical combat experience more, especially when facing strong opponents who lacked practical combat experience, which often had a surprising effect.

Just as Leng Yulai didn't use her full strength, he also held back.

"You can go now, I have to leave."

Bai Ye loosened his neck and glanced at the time. There was still an hour before the morning class, which would be just enough time to give the students an extra practice session.

However, before he could take two steps, those delicate hands gently wrapped around his waist again, her tone full of resentment:

"Xiaobai, you won't accept me, is it because you like Leng Yaozhu?"

Leng Yulai was competitive throughout her life, always striving to win in everything, including love and power.

Unfortunately, her older sister, Leng Yaozhu, stole what was rightfully hers in both of these areas.

The position of the heir chosen by the family was taken away; even when Grandpa Leng Jianying arranged the marriage, he first considered Leng Yaozhu.

This was something she could no longer tolerate.

If Bai Ye hadn't intercepted him halfway, Leng Yulai would have chosen other ways to achieve her goals—such as joining the Holy Spirit Cult.

"no."

Bai Ye shook his head, but this reaction made Leng Yulai think that he was showing favoritism towards her sister, and her emotions gradually became out of control and agitated.

"What's so great about her?! Just because she's two years older than me?! Or do you prefer this fake attitude?!"

"I can pretend too! I can be gentle too, why do you all..."

"Waaah~"

With her lips sealed, Leng Yulai's pupils dilated instantly, and the flames that were about to erupt were extinguished in an instant. She just stared blankly at the figure that was a full twelve years younger than her.

A moment later, Bai Ye stood still again and looked at the other person expressionlessly.

Compared to lengthy essays, his problem-solving methods are more Western.

Either deal with the person who raised the problem, or quickly cut off the root cause of the problem; never waste energy on such things.

"Can we go now?"

"Mmm~"

Leng Yulai obediently stepped aside. After satisfying her inner obsession, she was actually more like a child who hadn't grown up and just wanted to get attention in a special way.

Now that the goal has been achieved, there's no need to cause trouble anymore.

This must be Xiaobai's first kiss...

"Little White, I'll be coming over again tonight~"

Leng Yulai left the villa somewhat shyly, but her cheerful tone still lingered in her ears.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ye, who had already reached the door, stopped in her tracks and silently made a mental note of the old man's actions.

Only a handful of people knew his exact location, so for Leng Yulai to find him so quickly, someone must have secretly tipped him off.

That damned evil spirit master, he actually disguised himself as an old man.

There is already a way to die.

...

Shrek City, headquarters of the Spirit Tower.

Inside the tower master's office, the red-haired beauty sat quietly opposite, her eyes lowered, lost in thought.

On the other end of the line, Leng Jianying sighed after hanging up the phone and put down his soul tool:

"How does it feel to break through to Super Douluo?"

"I have many insights to share."

Leng Yaozhu's words were concise and to the point. She was only twenty-nine years old, and among the younger generation of the Spirit Pagoda, she was basically the most outstanding.

At this time, Qian Gu Dong Feng was still a Title Douluo, and it would be difficult for him to catch up with her in a short period of time.

One step at a time, one step at a time.

However, thinking of the golden potion, Leng Yaozhu couldn't help but ask:

"Grandpa, that medicine..."

"Hmph, who else could do that besides him?"

Leng Jianying snorted coldly, his tone filled with not only感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion) but also regret for what happened back then:

"He heard you were going to break through to Super Douluo, and he came to me immediately."

"I don't know which brat was it that absolutely refused to agree to this marriage!"

"grandfather……"

Leng Yaozhu lowered her head. At that time, she was focused on cultivation. As the heir of the family, she had no time to think about love and romance.

Since my sister likes it, why should I compete for it?

However, by the time one truly understands their own feelings, that ship is no longer there for anyone.

"Sigh, it's not really your fault. Getting involved back then was completely unnecessary."

"I'm so eager to make this apprentice a member of our family."

"But when it comes to feelings, who can say for sure?"

Leng Jianying's expression was complicated. If he hadn't personally intervened, perhaps the two sisters wouldn't have fought each other. Regardless of who won or lost, Bai Ye would have stayed in the Spirit Pagoda without any problem.

At that time, the ancient family will completely disappear from the front line, and no one will be willing to oppose a [Divine Refiner], including other major forces.

But there's no such thing as regret in this world.

Adjusting his mindset, Leng Jianying turned around and looked at the tall buildings behind him, where the magnificent golden tree that towered over the clouds still came into view.

"You can go now. Grandpa needs to prepare to break through that barrier."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Leng Yaozhu stood up, bowed slightly, and walked out of the office.

As I reached the door, that weathered voice rang out once more:

"From the family's perspective, there are many things we have no choice but to do, and I'm very sorry for that."

"If I succeed in breaking through, my old bones can last for another hundred years or so."

"If you still like him, be honest about your feelings."

She turned around abruptly, but the tall figure was no longer in the office; only the lingering warmth of the desk remained.

"grandfather……"

Leng Yaozhu was slightly stunned, and the familiar figure reappeared in her mind, the way he looked when he first stood in front of her.

The two are close in age, but the other always displays a maturity and decisiveness far beyond his years, like a true strongman, standing tall and upright.

Her heart slowly melted with each passing day, until a deep imprint was left on her, and only then did she vaguely realize it.

"Why, why Yu Lai of all people..."

Leng Yaozhu forced a bitter smile. How could she not like her anymore? But as the older sister, she loved her younger sister just as much, and the other's feelings were burning hot.

Having to choose between the two is more painful than killing her.

This is also something that Leng Yaozhu has been avoiding.

Unable to confront her feelings for Xiaobai, and too afraid to compete with her younger sister Leng Yulai, she could only numb herself with cultivation, silently playing the role of the one who secretly admired him.

Heavens, why torture yourself like this...

After an unknown amount of time, Leng Yaozhu opened her eyes again, finally mustered up her courage, picked up the soul communication device, and sent a message to the account that had been dormant for a long time.

What if, what if Xiaobai doesn't like Yulai? I also have to consider the family's situation...

[Are you there, Xiaobai?]

[I'm going to the Tianhai City branch in a couple of days, do you want to come along?]

After typing out these words, Leng Yaozhu seemed to have used up all her strength, and leaned gently against the wall.

But soon, the soul tool beeped again, stirring that deepest chord—

[Depends on the situation]

If they didn't refuse, then there's still a chance!

Leng Yaozhu's lips curled up slightly. She was supposed to go to handle her daily affairs, but she decided to go to the custom clothing store first.

Go pick out a few more pretty clothes.

Then—go see Xiaobai.

Yes, it's just a meeting.

...

Walking along the path leading to the teaching building, Bai Ye received this inexplicable message, which surprised her slightly.

He hadn't contacted Leng Yaozhu for almost half a year, and she actually took the initiative to contact him.

But that's fine, he was just about to take these little guys to the special Spirit Ascension Platform.

P.S.: In the original novel, Leng Yaozhu confessed to Yun Ming at the age of 29, and Leng Yulai at 27. I just can't handle anything older...