FE—Chapter 118: Silver Dragon King: This Seat Was Defiled Spiritually!
Di Rachel's eyes, reminiscent of polished red agate, narrowed slightly as she observed Meng Hongchen suddenly pick up Huo Yuhao and dash away. The sight struck her as peculiar.
Hmm? This Miss Meng seems to harbor impure intentions...
"Could it be that she wants to take advantage of Yuhao's vulnerability after he absorbs the flames for something nefarious?"
Di Rachel recalled the events following their return to Mingdu, noting how Meng Hongchen insisted on asserting her status as Yuhao's legitimate girlfriend. It left Di Rachel with an unsettling impression of her motivations.
As she pondered these thoughts, the silver scales adorning her neck began to glow softly, and the ethereal voice of the Silver Dragon King resonated within Di Rachel's mind.
"Auspicious beast, though my Silver Dragon bloodline pales in comparison to your Golden Dragon bloodline, I can still harmonize with it if I choose."
"Your transformed human body and the essence of your auspicious beast soul will unite with a wisp of my Silver Dragon soul."
Di Rachel blinked in confusion. "Big Silver Dragon, why merge with the soul of this auspicious beast?"
"There's no need to overthink it; I have my reasons."
The Silver Dragon King's voice was cold and steady. "But more importantly, this is for your own good, auspicious beast. It will enhance your protection."
Through Di Rachel, the Silver Dragon King gained profound insight into Huo Yuhao's thoughts, but she withheld the entirety of her plan. Gu Yuena, in the light ball, had shown her ability to control high-tier human soul masters during the ultimate battle between humans and soul beasts.
The Silver Dragon King had come to realize that Gu Yuena's downfall stemmed from her muddled emotions, dying in love without fully understanding her feelings.
With the auspicious beast manifesting before her, the Silver Dragon King aimed to accumulate experience and compensate for her prior imperfections. She understood that by comprehensively grasping and dominating Huo Yuhao's feelings, she could easily manage his emotions if similar challenges arose after his transformation—without needing to force him.
"Auspicious beast, from now on, you may move freely. This decision benefits you, me, and Yuhao."
"Alright, Big Silver Dragon. You handle the merging; I'll go retrieve Yuhao."
Di Rachel stood up, determined to find Meng Hongchen and clarify her intentions behind "letting the senior sister come."
The situation felt strangely reminiscent of when they had been at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where the big silver dragon had lamented her inability to manage it without the king's assistance.
Faced with the overwhelming authority of the Silver Dragon King, Di Rachel reluctantly accepted it; after all, she understood she couldn't overpower the Silver Dragon King.
But as for Miss Meng... Di Rachel clenched her golden dragon spear, resolute in her decision not to let her succeed.
As for the soul fusion, Di Rachel didn't worry too much. This way, the big silver dragon could safeguard her and Yuhao at any moment, which was certainly more pleasant than having the Silver Dragon King merely slumber under the Lake of Life.
In the living room, Ye Guyi was happily exploring the soul guidance devices scattered around the house.
She raised her eyes and, glancing through the window, spotted Meng Hongchen running down the corridor, a smile painting her lips as she carried the flushed Huo Yuhao.
Ye Guyi's expression shifted to one of confusion. "Eh? What is Sister Meng doing taking Yuhao away?"
Her mind began to race as she considered the implications.
Before long, realization struck her. Her eyes widened in alarm, and she dashed towards the bedroom.
Ye Guyi burst through the door and witnessed Di Rachel radiating the essence of a golden dragon, merging perfectly with a beautiful, illusory silver dragon shadow hovering above her.
"Rachel, hurry! Don't let Yuhao fall into a trap!"
As Di Rachel's closest friend, Ye Guyi felt a surge of protectiveness for her.
Di Rachel's expression shifted as she noticed the urgency in Ye Guyi's voice. "Sister Guyi, have you also sensed something off? I suspected there was something hidden."
Ye Guyi nodded gravely. "Senior Sister Meng is definitely up to something. Yuhao is in that condition; if he's taken back to her room, he'll be at her mercy."
"Once there, if she seizes the chance to solidify their relationship when he wakes up tomorrow, Senior Sister Meng will be triumphant."
Di Rachel's anger flared just at the thought.
"That devious woman! I'm going after Yuhao right now!"
"Yes, go quickly!" Ye Guyi pointed towards the door, urgency in her voice. "You have to stop this before it's too late!"
"Ultimate Light!" Di Rachel summoned the power of the Ultimate Light.
She moved so quickly that Ye Guyi only registered a flash of golden light before Di Rachel vanished from the house in a gust of wind.
In the corridor outside, Meng Hongchen clutched Huo Yuhao and sped toward her home.
She felt his unusually hot breath, and concern etched her features as she held his hand. "Yuhao, how are you feeling? I see your face is incredibly red, but your eyes still seem clear. You should... be able to suppress it, right?"
Huo Yuhao took a breath; Meng Hongchen's warm and delicate hands created an uncomfortable yet comforting sensation as they embraced him.
"Senior Meng, if you keep running like this with me, I—"
Meng Hongchen smiled in reply, a teasing glint in her eyes. "I understand; it's because your sister is so beautiful. We'll be inside soon, just like last time... eh?"
Before she could finish her thought, her stride faltered abruptly as a small hand glowing with golden light suddenly appeared on her shoulder.
"What do you mean, understand? Miss Meng, this is an opportunity Yuhao and I earned together; I know his situation better than you."
Di Rachel had caught up with them, firmly gripping Meng Hongchen's shoulder. She channeled the extreme power of the golden dragon, ensuring that Meng Hongchen couldn't take another step without stumbling.
Meng Hongchen turned her head, blinking in surprise. "I can help Yuhao; why should I trouble you?"
"Because I'm better than you," Di Rachel replied cheerfully, her grip tightening. "Miss Meng, none of you combined can match my strength."
"Oh? Want to test that?" Di Rachel's smile took on a sweet edge. "Don't worry; I'll take care of Yuhao. You just go back and rest, Miss Meng."
With that, Di Rachel cautioned Meng Hongchen that if she dared to resist, she would take Yuhao with her.
"Hmph..."
Meng Hongchen glared at Di Rachel, keenly aware that her close-range strength was outmatched. Reluctantly, she let go of Huo Yuhao, allowing Di Rachel to take charge.
Di Rachel wrapped one arm around Huo Yuhao's waist and waved her other hand at Meng Hongchen. "Miss Meng, I'm taking Yuhao now. See you tomorrow!"
With that, the two swiftly retreated to Di Rachel's bedroom.
Ye Guyi felt relieved seeing Di Rachel successfully reclaim Huo Yuhao. Had Meng Hongchen taken him away, Di Rachel would likely have lost her position.
Di Rachel sighed in relief. Noting Huo Yuhao's pained expression, she felt a pang of concern. "Yuhao, hold on just a bit longer. I'll prepare the bedding."
She quickly retrieved the sheets and quilts that Biji had lovingly woven for her to use in the human realm from her bag.
Huo Yuhao's face was flush with heat. In his once blue eyes, a transparent, unseen flame—the essence of the Fallen Heart Flame—seemed to be burning.
The energy of the Fallen Heart Flame surged through his body. His seal of life and the ice soul power of his martial soul continued to activate, but the blood in his veins remained restless.
Soon, bulging veins emerged on Huo Yuhao's forehead as he struggled to think straight; instead, he relied on instinct and ice soul power to suppress the unbearable heat and pain.
The conflict and merging of his original ice soul power with the Fallen Heart Flame left Huo Yuhao drenched in sweat.
Di Rachel paused as she spread the quilt, noticing the turmoil within him. Her red eyes shifted slightly, and she thought…
How should I improve our relationship on such a night?
Forget it; let's remove some clothing first.
Without further hesitation, Di Rachel sat sideways in front of Huo Yuhao and raised her hand to help him loosen his belt.
A soft, pleasant scent wafted from her as Huo Yuhao, enduring the turmoil, was suddenly taken aback. "Rachel, you..."
Hearing Huo Yuhao's hesitant words, Di Rachel glanced up. "What's wrong, Yuhao? You're soaked; let's get you out of these wet clothes and into something fresh."
Huo Yuhao realized that after changing if the heavenly flame wasn't completely absorbed, it would still linger. Reluctantly, he cooperated with Di Rachel's gentle insistence, allowing her to help him remove his shirt, leaving his upper body bare.
Di Rachel raised her hand to stop him. "The pants are wet too; let's change those as well."
Huo Yuhao glanced down, slightly embarrassed. "Rachel, I know you care, but… here? Now?"
Di Rachel responded lightly, though she felt a flutter of embarrassment. Her porcelain-like face turned slightly pink as she anxiously gripped her golden dragon spear, uncertain why she still held onto it—perhaps as a tension reliever.
She glanced at Ye Guyi and muttered shyly, "Guyi, you should go to the other bedroom to rest."
"Rachel, remember to use your dragon scales to shroud it like a secret room. If Senior Meng happens to walk in, it won't ruin anything."
Di Rachel puzzled aloud, "What a strange suggestion. What secret room? Where did you see that, Guyi...?"
Ye Guyi said nothing further, casting a glance between Di Rachel and Huo Yuhao before walking out of the bedroom, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"Ah!" Di Rachel suddenly exclaimed. The silver dragon reverse scale around her neck detached and floated to her forehead.
Huo Yuhao, still struggling to contain the heavenly flame, caught the sound of something unusual and quickly focused on the silver dragon's reverse scale. Startled, Di Rachel instinctively hid in Huo Yuhao's arms. However, the silver dragon reverse scale would not harm her; it gently merged into her spiritual sea.
"Rachel, what's wrong?" Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth, concern etched on his face.
Di Rachel leaned against Huo Yuhao's heated chest and replied, "Just now, the big silver dragon mentioned that it merged a strand of her soul with me, so it should be a success."
Gathering her composure, she was about to inquire about Huo Yuhao's condition when she noticed the heat and discomfort pressing against her collar.
Gazing down, she realized that Huo Yuhao's hand had inadvertently found its way onto her body when she had hidden against him. The unexpected contact sent warmth coursing through her cheeks.
"Y-Yuhao." Di Rachel's face flushed bright red as she felt the soft pressure against her body. A wave of warmth rushed to her ears, and she tilted her head shyly, momentarily lost for words.
Huo Yuhao could hear her gentle breaths in his ear and attempted to speak softly, "Rachel, this heat is... difficult to bear…"
"No, it's alright; I'll help you."
Di Rachel's face was as crimson as blood. Having lived for thousands of years, this marked her first intimate encounter with the opposite sex, leaving her feeling both flustered and unsure of her next words. All she knew was to provide comfort.
Huo Yuhao wrapped his arms around Di Rachel's delicate waist, his gaze landing on her porcelain cheeks. Her striking features were tinted red; her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and her eyes danced between shyness and trepidation.
Di Rachel caught the heat of Huo Yuhao's gaze from the corner of her eye, causing her heart to skip a beat.
Realizing the atmosphere was shifting in an unexpected and bewildering direction, the blush on Di Rachel's cheeks deepened, rapidly spreading to her fair neck.
Di Rachel gently took Huo Yuhao's finger and whispered, "Yuhao, you... come on."
Huo Yuhao's lashes quivered slightly as they moved closer, embracing her slender waist.
"Woo…"
A turmoil of disordered thoughts flooded Di Rachel's mind; humans certainly seemed to find comfort in moments like this.
…
The Star Dou Great Forest, Core Area
The tall woman, still adorned in a shimmering silver dragon-scale dress, stood by the Lake of Life as she conversed with Biji.
"My Lord, did you successfully merge with the auspicious beast just now?"
The Silver Dragon King nodded slightly, her expression calm. "Yes, the bloodline of the auspicious beast and mine are unique, though distinct. If I choose to harmonize, it becomes rather simple. I feel invigorated now."
Once merged with the soul of the auspicious beast, the Silver Dragon King would instantly respond to everything the auspicious beast felt and sensed in the human realm.
At that moment, however, the Silver Dragon King's soul sensed a profound transformation within.
Her eyelashes fluttered as she perceived fluctuations deep within her being, leading to a disquieting sense of unease.
This type of fluctuation was unfamiliar, filling her with an unsettling dread.
Noticing her distress, Biji asked without hesitation, "My Lord, what troubles you? Did something happen to the auspicious beast?"
The Silver Dragon King lost her earlier calmness, fear and panic flickering across her serene features.
"No! Don't kiss me! Don't kiss me!"
The Silver Dragon King's radiant, beautiful lips trembled slightly, and she slowly retreated step by step, nearly losing her balance and stumbling into the Lake of Life as though resisting something unyielding.
Di Rachel's feelings mirrored those thoughts at that moment.
The Silver Dragon King's purple eyes widened uncontrollably. She suddenly realized that merging with the soul of the auspicious beast was the worst decision she had ever made.
She hadn't transformed yet; she hadn't even taken action herself… and yet she was treated in such a fashion?
"This woeful auspicious beast!"
The Silver Dragon King pursed her lips tightly, and her tall body leaned back as if she were suffering an inhumane attack attack.
(End of this chapter)