Chapter 105: Are You Qualified?

Amidst the crowd's chatter, there were faint murmurs of confessions and phrases like "be together." 

Even without seeing the situation inside the crowd, Dai Chengfeng could already guess what had happened. 

"Let's go, Lingling. Let's take a look." 

Dai Chengfeng directly pulled Ye Lingling along as they hurried toward the crowd. 

Although Dugu Yan was only 15 years old now, in the world of Douluo Continent—where soul masters learned to kill at a young age and everyone matured early, often driven by emotions—it wasn't unusual for teenagers to fall in love. 

For instance, Ning Rongrong had already privately pledged her life to Oscar at the age of 14. 

Therefore, Dai Chengfeng had previously subtly asked Ye Lingling if there was any special relationship between Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng.

After all, in the original storyline, the two were lovers… 

Since Dai Chengfeng wanted to bring Dugu Bo back to the Star Luo Empire, he naturally needed to pay close attention to the relationship between Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng.

Yu Tianheng, as the direct descendant of the Upper Three Sects' Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, would absolutely never follow him to the Star Luo Empire. If the two were indeed lovers, given the continent's obsession with romance, there was a high chance that Dugu Yan might choose to stay in the Tian Dou Empire because of Yu Tianheng… 

And Dugu Bo valued Dugu Yan immensely. Her opinion could very well sway Dugu Bo's final decision. 

Thankfully, the outcome was good. 

From Ye Lingling, Dai Chengfeng learned that Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan were currently just classmates. Although Yu Tianheng often sought out Dugu Yan, the two weren't in a relationship. 

With this assurance, Dai Chengfeng stopped worrying about Yu Tianheng altogether. 

After all, Dugu Yan would soon be leaving for the Star Luo Empire with him, and the next time she might see Yu Tianheng would likely be during the Continental Advanced Soul Academy Elite Competition—a point when everything would already be settled. 

But Dai Chengfeng hadn't expected that just casually returning to Tian Dou Royal Academy once would lead to witnessing Yu Tianheng confessing his feelings to Dugu Yan. 

'Did Yu Tianheng see Dugu Yan, strike up a conversation, learn that she's withdrawing from school to go to the Star Luo Empire, and decided to try to stop her?'

Thinking about this, Dai Chengfeng narrowed his golden-blue eyes, a flicker of anger flashing within them. 

'Before, it was always me snatching others' opportunities. But these past two days, what's going on? Even random nobodies think they can stick their noses in and steal my fruit?!'

Dugu Yan's stance directly affected Dugu Bo, the Title Douluo who served as his bodyguard. 

And Dugu Bo was currently Dai Chengfeng's greatest guarantee of safety and his trump card, especially since he might soon face the attention of the Spirit Hall's surviving Empress, the young widow. 

He couldn't afford to ignore this. 

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The morning sun cast its rays, accompanied by a gentle breeze, birdsong, and the chirping of cicadas. 

"Together! Together! Together!" 

"Sister Dugu, please accept Senior Yu Tianheng…" 

In the square before Tian Dou Royal Academy, the crowd was packed tightly, buzzing with excitement. Occasionally, someone would shout encouragement loudly. 

Dai Chengfeng's expression was cold as he gripped Ye Lingling's wrist with his right hand and gently pushed aside the students blocking his path with his left. They quickly made their way toward the center of the crowd. 

Soon, the two reached the innermost circle of the crowd. 

At the heart of the commotion stood a tall, blue-clad youth with short coffee-colored hair. His eyes were fixed intensely on Dugu Yan, brimming with deep affection. 

"Please say yes, Yan'er. Give me a chance!" 

Hearing the youth's words, Dugu Yan didn't look pleased. Instead, she seemed flustered and uneasy. "Yu Tianheng, this is too sudden. I've always seen you as just a good classmate. Besides, I'm leaving soon—I can't accept…" 

As she spoke, Dugu Yan instinctively took a small step backward. 

However, seeing this, Yu Tianheng took a large step forward, his face filled with determination. 

"Yan'er, I knew you were leaving, which is why I mustered the courage to confess to you." 

"I know this is sudden, but I've liked you for a long time. Could you stay in the Tian Dou Empire for me?" 

"I, Yu Tianheng, promise!" 

"For the rest of our days, I'll do everything in my power to protect you and make you happy." 

Witnessing this scene, Dai Chengfeng's brows furrowed slightly. 'As expected, this Yu Tianheng really came to 'stir things up'.'

In contrast to Dai Chengfeng's displeasure, Ye Lingling's beautiful eyes sparkled with surprise and curiosity after hearing Yu Tianheng's heartfelt confession. 

She couldn't help but tug lightly at Dai Chengfeng's sleeve, whispering excitedly, "Chengfeng, Yu Tianheng is confessing to Yan'er! This is such a surprise!" 

"I wonder if Yan'er will accept?" 

"She won't." 

Dai Chengfeng shook his head decisively. 

Since Dugu Yan hadn't immediately accepted, Dai Chengfeng didn't intend to give Yu Tianheng another chance. He released Ye Lingling's wrist and said, "Lingling, wait here for me for a moment." 

"Wait for you?" 

Ye Lingling looked at Dai Chengfeng quizzically. "What are you going to do?!" 

Dai Chengfeng didn't respond but instead walked straight toward Dugu Yan. 

Clad in sleek black attire, his clothes fluttering in the breeze, he ignored everyone—including Yu Tianheng—and directly grasped Dugu Yan's wrist. With a warm smile, he said, "Yan'er, didn't you say you'd wait for me earlier? Why did you come here?" 

"Lingling's withdrawal procedures are done. Now it's your turn." 

As he spoke,

In the midst of the surrounding crowd's gasps, murmurs, and Yu Tianheng's astonished expression— 

Dai Chengfeng calmly pulled Dugu Yan away, ignoring everyone else. 

"Huh?!" 

At this moment, Dugu Yan stared at her wrist held by Dai Chengfeng, her eyes filled with surprise and confusion. 

Her lips parted slightly, but she didn't resist, allowing Dai Chengfeng to pull her along. 

However, they hadn't taken more than a few steps before Yu Tianheng snapped out of his daze. 

He quickly rushed forward, blocking Dai Chengfeng and Dugu Yan. 

Then, glaring furiously at Dai Chengfeng, he demanded, "Who are you? What's your relationship with Yan'er?" 

"Yu Tianheng, he's—" 

Dugu Yan also regained her senses, realizing that Dai Chengfeng was stepping in to rescue her. A flicker of gratitude passed through her eyes. 

Without resisting, she allowed Dai Chengfeng to continue holding her wrist while preparing to introduce him. 

But before she could finish, Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly and shook his head. "Let me handle it." 

Without waiting for Dugu Yan's response— 

Dai Chengfeng had already raised his head indifferently, looking directly at Yu Tianheng. "Yu Tianheng, right?" 

Dai Chengfeng spoke slowly, his voice not loud but clear enough for everyone present to hear. 

"I know you're a genius of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. But since Yan'er hasn't accepted your confession, stop pestering her." 

Seeing that Dugu Yan hadn't shaken off Dai Chengfeng's grip and meeting his indifferent gaze—which seemed to completely disregard him— 

Yu Tianheng felt as though a heavy weight had been placed on his head. 

His youthful blood surged to his brain, nearly drowning out his reason. He shouted angrily at Dai Chengfeng, "Who says Yan'er hasn't accepted me?" 

"If it weren't for your interference, I'm sure my sincerity would have made Yan'er accept my confession!" 

"I don't know who you are, but since you know me, you should know my strength!" 

"I advise you to let go of Yan'er immediately!" 

"Otherwise, don't blame me for not giving you a chance!" 

As soon as he finished speaking, three soul rings instantly rose beneath Yu Tianheng's feet—two yellow and one purple, glowing brightly. 

Behind him, the martial spirit of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon slowly manifested, its massive shadow roaring to the sky, shaking the surrounding air. 

Looking at Yu Tianheng, who still refused to back down and had already assumed an offensive stance—

A faint smirk appeared on Dai Chengfeng's lips. "Give me a chance? Are you even qualified?!" 

Unlike Yu Tianheng, only a single deep purple soul ring rose beneath Dai Chengfeng's feet. 

The next second, a dark green-black energy sphere condensed in the tip of his index finger, shimmering with an eerie glow, seemingly brimming with boundless wind power. 

He lifted his hand slightly, pointing at Yu Tianheng. "Third soul skill: Vacuum!"

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