Chapter 304: You Are Finally Normal

Chapter 304: You Are Finally Normal

As they were chatting, Tang Wutong, Meng Hongchen, Wang Qiuer, and others had already returned home. Upon seeing Dugu Yan, they eagerly approached her and pulled her aside to discuss family matters.

Although Dugu Yan was still relatively young, only thirteen or fourteen years old, her heart was already set on her husband. In just a few years, she would certainly become one of their sisters.

Since she'd eventually be a sister to them, they had to be more welcoming. After all, this girl might be able to help them in the future.

However, the little girl who accompanied Dugu Yan was uncertain about her feelings toward her husband. If they eagerly asked about her well-being and discovered she had no such intentions, it would be awkward.

Zhao Ling noticed that Ye Lingling was free and walked up to her with a smile.

"Student Ye, don't listen to what Yan'er said. Don't feel burdened by it. It's just a pill; it won't cause any problems," he said reassuringly.

When Ye Lingling saw Zhao Ling approaching to talk to her alone, her heart skipped a beat. The Demon Suppression Douluo was actually speaking to her! Did this mean he didn't hate her? How did she look today? Where should she put her hands?

Wait, what did Zhao Ling just say? A mere pill? This was a pill that could increase their two realms without any side effects. Yanyan had also mentioned that her cultivation aptitude had improved a little.

For such a powerful pill, Zhao Ling claimed it was just a simple pill and urged her not to feel any psychological burden. Was he being sarcastic? Was he playing hard to get, trying to make her like him more?

Noticing that she seemed distracted, Zhao Ling grinned mischievously.

"Of course, Mr. Ye, if you want to pledge yourself to me for just a pill, I won't mind. After all, you're quite good-looking, though still a bit young. If you were older, Zhao..."

Zhao Ling eyed Ye Lingling from head to toe with a wicked smile. This made her uneasy, but also oddly pleased. She tried not to show her happiness, curling her lips in an arrogant response.

"Hmph, you want to pursue me with just a pill, and expect me to feel burdened? Don't even think about it. But since I promised Yanyan, I'll give you a chance to pursue me. But be warned, if you don't pursue me seriously, I'll make sure you regret it..."

Zhao Ling was taken aback. Did this mean that Ye Lingling had agreed to let him pursue her? And if he didn't chase her seriously, she'd make him pay the price? That meant she already saw him as hers, right?

Slightly irritated, Zhao Ling raised his hand and gently tapped her on the butt.

"How dare you mess around like that? You said you'd give me a chance to pursue you, but you have to wait until you're a bit older. Otherwise, if I chase you now, it would make me look worse than an animal," he said.

Ye Lingling wasn't annoyed by the slap. In fact, she was overjoyed because she interpreted it as an intimate gesture. If Zhao Ling still called her "classmate Ye," it would keep them distant. But this felt different. Maybe there was hope after all.

She then began to question her own charm. She considered herself one of the best-looking freshmen. The only one who might outshine her was Zhu Zhuyun, a beautiful girl from the Xing Luo Empire. Her figure was undeniably impressive, but Ye Lingling felt resentful. What was so great about a figure that made all the boys stare? Even the Demon Suppression Douluo was interested in her.

Ye Lingling told herself she didn't envy Zhu Zhuyun's figure—absolutely not.

Later, as Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan left Zhao Ling's mansion and walked back to the academy, Ye Lingling felt conflicted.

"Yanyan, I think I'm done for. It feels like I've completely fallen for him. Why is this happening? Now all I can think about is your brother Ling... I'm so confused."

Dugu Yan laughed heartily.

"Well, what can you do? Just let it be. Lingling, you're finally acting normal. I've always found it strange that Ling Ge is so handsome, yet you never showed any interest. I thought something was wrong with you."