Chapter 119: Chapter 119
Chapter 119: Meeting Liu Erlong Again
After Prince Xuexing issued his order, Zhao Ling, Ah Yin, and Bo Saixi were quickly targeted.
This wasn't surprising; after all, Bo Saixi and Ah Yin were exceptionally beautiful, with distinctive sea blue and azure blue hair, making them easily recognizable.
Besides Zhao Ling, the three individuals matched the description provided by Prince Xuexing, so their presence was soon reported back to him. Prince Xuexing was overjoyed but understood that inviting a Title Douluo like Zhao Ling would not be easy.
Thus, he instructed his subordinates to monitor Zhao Ling and his companions without alarming them. He emphasized that they should not provoke Zhao Ling or the others, and instead observe their activities discreetly to discern their intentions.
The subordinates complied, tailing Zhao Ling, Ah Yin, and Bo Saixi from a safe distance. However, Zhao Ling and Bo Saixi, being Title Douluo masters, quickly noticed they were being followed.
The three exchanged glances and began whispering.
Bo Saixi: "Someone's following us. Should we teach them a lesson?"
Ah Yin: "Maybe it's better not to be too violent. Even if they're following us, they haven't done anything harmful yet."
Zhao Ling: "I don't sense any malice from them. It seems they have a purpose. Let's wait; their motives will become clear eventually. We don't need to rush—just continue shopping and enjoying ourselves as usual."
Bo Saixi and Ah Yin nodded in agreement, and the three continued their stroll. That morning, they found six houses for sale.
Although these houses were located on the bustling streets of Tiandou Imperial City, their prices were exorbitant, ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of gold soul coins. Yet, their small size made them unsuitable.
For Zhao Ling, the cost wasn't an issue, but he was dissatisfied with the limited space. He longed for a home like the multi-story ones from his previous life, offering more than 100 square meters per floor—ideal for comfortable living. Unfortunately, most buildings in the Douluo Continent were only two or three stories high.
Even in the original novel, Yuexuan—a five-story building founded by Tang Yuehua—was considered remarkably tall within Tiandou Imperial City. Thus, the city's architectural style was predominantly low-rise.
Zhao Ling's ambitions extended beyond just accommodating his current companions. He dreamed of building a large, warm family that could house all the beautiful women in Douluo. A cramped house simply wouldn't suffice.
In the afternoon, Zhao Ling continued searching tirelessly for a suitable property. During their search, he, Ah Yin, and Bo Saixi unexpectedly encountered Liu Erlong at a flower shop. She was buying peonies when Ah Yin spotted her.
A Yin's eyes lit up, and she rushed to embrace Liu Erlong.
Ah Yin: "Sister Erlong! Long time no see! I've been looking everywhere for you!"
Liu Erlong, startled by the sudden hug, turned to see Ah Yin's familiar face. Her expression quickly brightened with joy.
Liu Erlong: "Sister Ah Yin! Why are you in Tiandou City? And..."
Before she could finish her question, Liu Erlong noticed Zhao Ling and Bo Saixi approaching. Her gaze was drawn to Bo Saixi, whose beauty rivaled—if not surpassed—that of Bibi Dong and Ah Yin.
Realizing Bo Saixi was likely another recipient of the "Copy of Zhao Ling's Diary," Liu Erlong felt a pang of inadequacy. Though a renowned beauty herself, she couldn't deny that among the four women, she ranked lowest in appearance.
Liu Erlong shot Zhao Ling a frustrated look, silently cursing his penchant for surrounding himself with stunning women. She briefly entertained the thought of teaching him a lesson but knew she wasn't strong enough to challenge him.
Zhao Ling, puzzled by her reaction, wondered what he might have done to upset her. Could it be that she resented how long it took him to arrive in Tiandou City?
Determined to smooth things over, Zhao Ling approached and gently stroked Liu Erlong's head.
Zhao Ling: "Sister Erlong, I came to Tiandou City as promised—to find you."
Liu Erlong rolled her eyes again, her frustration still evident.
Liu Erlong: "You came to Tiandou City to find me? Or to stir up trouble? Be honest with yourself."
Zhao Ling: "Of course, I came to find you! What else would I be doing? By the way, Erlong, Yin'er and I are planning to live in Tiandou City, so we're looking for a spacious, well-decorated house. Do you know anyone who can help us find one?"
Zhao Ling's gentle smile softened Liu Erlong's mood.
Liu Erlong: "Oh? So you're planning to settle here? That's wonderful!"
Her eyes lit up with excitement as she gazed at Zhao Ling. Unable to control herself, she threw her arms around his neck, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him.
Watching this, Bo Saixi sighed and gently rubbed her forehead.
Bo Saixi (to herself): "Another woman has fallen for Zhao Ling's charms. How embarrassing."
Though Bo Saixi found it shameful to be captivated by Zhao Ling, she couldn't deny her growing attachment to him. The longer she stayed with him, the more at peace she felt.
Initially, her goal was to discover Tang Chen's whereabouts. However, as time passed, she found herself reluctant to leave Zhao Ling, even if she succeeded in her mission. For now, she was content to remain by his side, basking in the comfort and joy he brought into her life.
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