"Lord Xu Ran?"
Liu Erlong's delicate body trembled slightly, hearing Xu Ran's familiar voice, her heart was put at ease, but soon she became even more flustered. Because just a moment ago she had been thinking of him, murmuring Xu Ran's name. Had Lord Xu Ran heard what she just said?
How embarrassing would that be?
And why had Lord Xu Ran come to her so late in the evening? What did he want to do?
Suddenly, she had an ominous premonition.
All alone in a room with a man, she wasn't a child anymore, how could she not know what Xu Ran intended to do?
Yet, there wasn't a hint of rejection in her heart, rather there was a faint sense of anticipation.
"Long'er, did you miss me?" Xu Ran brought his cheek close to Liu Erlong's perfect side profile, feeling her moist skin.
"Lord Xu Ran, I'm going to make you a cup of tea, then we can talk," Liu Erlong said, her heart fluttering as she swiftly changed the subject.
"Drink tea? I don't want to."
"I only want you."
Xu Ran's lips curled upward, his finger lifting Liu Erlong's chin to face him.
"Lord Xu Ran, haven't we already made an agreement? You promised you wouldn't do that to me..." Looking at Xu Ran's handsome face, her heartbeat quickened even more.
Lord Xu Ran was truly strong, gentle, domineering, highly skilled... nearly all words of praise for a man could apply to him.
But was she really ready for this?
Yu Xiaogang now had no connection with her at all. And she wouldn't fall in love with another man.
"The strong can change the rules at will, you don't have the power to refuse."
Xu Ran's lips curled up again, inhaling the unique fragrance emanating from Liu Erlong. One hand rested on her lower back, while the other hooked around her calf, lifting her into his embrace effortlessly.
Liu Erlong's figure was voluptuous, yet it was only plump where it should be, making her light in his arms.
"Thump, thump."
Liu Erlong's heart pounded wildly, her whole body engulfed in Xu Ran's embrace, her gaze gradually growing hazy.
What's wrong with being with a powerful man like Lord Xu Ran?
Such a man was unique throughout history, coveted by countless women. Should she really let him go?
She had already refused Lord Xu Ran several times. If she refused again, even if Lord Xu Ran's interest in her was strong, he might lose interest quickly, and may even ignore her altogether.
Suddenly, this possibility made Liu Erlong's delicate body tremble.
She had been an orphan since childhood, and it was precisely for this reason that when Yu Xiaogang approached her of his own volition, she followed him without any defenses and with her whole heart. Because back then, the naive her cherished the feeling of being cared for by someone.
However, Yu Xiaogang's so-called care was all fake, merely a means to fulfill his own purposes.
But Lord Xu Ran was not such a man.
Although Lord Xu Ran was quite lascivious, always making advances on her, it was still better than dealing with a hypocrite like Brock. If she were truly to be with Lord Xu Ran, even if she were to become only his mistress, without any formal status, it would still be better than being alone as she was now.
"If you don't speak, I'll take it as your agreement," Xu Ran, looking at Liu Erlong's expression, understood her state and without further ado, laid her down.
Liu Erlong had no idea what to do. In her current state, she couldn't bring herself to actively respond to Xu Ran's advances. She could only lie there quietly.
Xu Ran wasn't the sort to gobble down his food without savoring it; seeing Liu Erlong lying there silently, he was in no hurry, just quietly observing her.
Such slow movements caused Liu Erlong to bite her lip in panic and confusion. Her body was enveloped in a blush. If Xu Ran had briskly and insensitively gone about his business, she might not have felt much. But with him staring at her this way, how could she stand it?
Liu Erlong crossed her left leg over her right, trying her best to conceal the tumult within her heart. But there was no hiding her fair skin with its rosy undertone or the increasingly rich fragrance emanating from her. Those twisting, shapely and straight legs added to her allure.
"Lord Xu Ran..." finally, Liu Erlong could no longer bear it. If Xu Ran continued to "admire" her this way, she was afraid she might faint from embarrassment. That would be utterly shameful.
This feeling was like a keen sword, striking straight at the soul.
How could any proper lady withstand such treatment?
"Hmm?" Xu Ran feigned confusion, looking at Liu Erlong amusedly.
"Please," Liu Erlong whispered, her voice carrying a faint hint of a sob.
"Fine, since my precious Long'er has spoken, of course..." Xu Ran's face broke into a smile, and he ceased his teasing of Liu Erlong.
And now was the best moment. Who wouldn't love such a beautiful woman?
...
The night was silent, all sounds at rest.
In this moment, Liu Erlong was enveloped in a layer of red light, her Martial Soul undergoing rapid transformation.
Xu Ran belonged to the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Dragons. Everything about him was extremely precious. Liu Erlong's Martial Soul was a Fire Dragon Spirit, a variation from the Martial Soul of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Upon contact with the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline, the Fire Dragon Spirit quickly began to transform. The essence of the Ancestral Dragon swiftly spurred on Liu Erlong's Martial Soul to evolve. The pure Ancestral Dragon lineage was terrifyingly powerful, and the benefits Liu Erlong could gain from Xu Ran's essence would be beyond imagination.
And of course, Xu Ran would also receive a large wave of Skill Point rewards.
"Since that's the case, let the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline help you evolve even more thoroughly." Xu Ran opened his eyes and looked at Liu Erlong's movements. Her body was now entirely flushed red, and hot to the touch.
Endless Fire elements converged upon Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong's Fire Dragon Spirit was evolving towards a purer fiery dragon. Although her original Martial Soul was strong, the bloodline was not pure. But now, cleansed by the Ancestral Dragon Bloodline, Liu Erlong's Fire Dragon Spirit was of a much higher quality than the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon.
Xu Ran made a small cut on his finger, allowing the Ancestral Dragon fresh blood to flow out and directly feeding it into Liu Erlong's mouth. Instantly, the Fire elements within Liu Erlong surged even mightier.
A fiery red dragon phantom automatically appeared behind Liu Erlong, its large dragon eyes reverently gazing at Xu Ran. Absorbing Xu Ran's Ancestral Dragon fresh blood, the dragon's phantom grew stronger and even more corporeal.
And Liu Erlong's Cultivation Level skyrocketed in a moment.
Among the Golden Iron Triangle, Liu Erlong had the strongest natural talent. It was only due to Brock and the long years without focused Cultivation that she had not broken through to Soul Douluo earlier.
Now, all the foundation she had accumulated burst forth, ultimately reaching level eighty. If it were not for the restriction of the Soul Rings, her Cultivation Level could have climbed even higher.