ALL NOVEL Chapter 155: Chapter 155
**Chapter 155: Who Are You?**
Early in the morning, Zhao Ling woke up in a side room.
Since Xi'er and Yin'er were sleeping in his main room, he decided to avoid temptation. Returning to that room would mean seeing the two girls' stunning beauty and graceful figures—something he wasn't sure he could resist, which would likely lead to more "trouble." Thus, he opted for a random side room instead.
After getting dressed, Zhao Ling made his way to Liu Erlong's room.
Seeing her exquisite, beautiful face, he leaned down and kissed her forehead gently, speaking in a doting tone:
"Alright, little lazy pig, it's time to get up. You've slept for two days—haven't you had enough rest yet?"
Liu Erlong blinked her eyes open sleepily. The moment she saw Zhao Ling standing beside her bed, she perked up.
Throwing back the quilt, she climbed out of bed and called out, "Husband!" as she tried to leap into his arms.
Zhao Ling quickly pressed his hand against her head, keeping her from embracing him. He averted his gaze, his heart racing.
Because of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower she consumed last night, the flames had burned her dress to ashes. Right now, she was completely bare. Zhao Ling dared not look too long, lest he lose control and turn into a beast.
Today's priority was taking Liu Erlong to the Sunset Forest to hunt for a soul ring—an important task. If she managed to pull him into her arms, he wouldn't be able to resist, and she'd likely end up spending several more days recovering in bed.
Turning away, he walked to the closet and retrieved a purple dress along with some undergarments, placing them in front of her.
"Be good now, and stop teasing me. Get dressed quickly. Your husband is taking you to the Sunset Forest to hunt for a soul ring."
Liu Erlong's eyes sparkled with excitement at his words. She recalled the immortal herb Zhao Ling had given her and that her soul power had risen to level 40. Today would be the day she officially became a soul master.
Filled with anticipation, she began to dress—but soon, her brow furrowed.
"Husband, I can't wear this anymore. What should I do?"
Curious, Zhao Ling turned to see Liu Erlong struggling with her underwear. She looked frustrated, trying repeatedly to fit into it without success.
The effects of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower had made her already curvaceous figure even more voluptuous. If she had previously been between a size three and four, she was now closer to a five. It was no surprise her old clothes didn't fit.
Zhao Ling swallowed hard and quickly turned his head away.
"Just wear it for now. I'll take you to the market to buy some new ones."
After a moment's thought, Liu Erlong nodded. With some difficulty, she managed to slip into her dress, hunching her shoulders slightly to make it fit. She looked visibly uncomfortable.
Worried that her old undergarments might tear while they were out, Zhao Ling went back to the closet to grab a few spares. However, Liu Erlong stopped him, her cheeks bright red.
"H-husband, stop! Long'er can do it herself!"
Seeing her embarrassment, Zhao Ling stepped back, confused.
"What's the big deal? It's just packing clothes. Why does she look so flustered?"
Once Liu Erlong had packed a few sets into her storage soul guide, Zhao Ling led her out of the room. Together, they left the mansion, ignoring Butler Qian's offer of breakfast.
Fortunately, Liu Erlong, being a native of Tiandou City, knew exactly where to shop. Before long, they arrived at an upscale lingerie boutique.
Liu Erlong greeted the shop's only staff member, a woman she addressed as Sister Xuan.
"Sister Xuan, long time no see!"
Sister Xuan, a woman in her late twenties with an appearance of about seven out of ten, turned at the sound of Liu Erlong's familiar voice.
But as her eyes landed on the transformed Liu Erlong, she froze.
"You... who are you? I don't think I know you..."
Liu Erlong couldn't help but chuckle at her confusion. She couldn't blame Sister Xuan for failing to recognize her—after all, the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower had completely transformed her appearance.
Sweeping her fiery red hair back from her forehead, Liu Erlong smiled.
"Sister Xuan, it's me, Erlong. Don't tell me you don't recognize me at all?"
Sister Xuan examined her carefully. The stunningly beautiful face before her did bear a resemblance to the Liu Erlong she knew, but it was almost impossibly exquisite.
"You... you're really Erlong? Why do you look so much more beautiful than before?"
Liu Erlong nodded, her smile warm.
"It's me, Sister Xuan. Some things happened recently, and my appearance changed a little."
Accepting this explanation, Sister Xuan quickly composed herself. Changes in appearance were rare but not unheard of on the Douluo Continent.
Her gaze then shifted to Zhao Ling, who stood quietly behind Liu Erlong.
The moment their eyes met, Sister Xuan froze again.
Zhao Ling's extraordinary handsomeness captivated her utterly. She found herself unable to look away, even though she knew it was impolite to stare at another woman's husband.
"What's wrong with me? Why can't I stop staring?"
Meanwhile, Zhao Ling felt awkward under her intense gaze.
"What's with this woman? Can she not look at me like that?"
Seeing Sister Xuan's dazed expression, Liu Erlong gave Zhao Ling an apologetic glance.
"Husband," she said softly, "why don't you wait outside? If you stay here, Long'er won't be able to finish shopping all morning."
Zhao Ling nodded, retrieving a pouch of gold soul coins from his storage space and handing it to Liu Erlong. Without a word, he turned to leave, but not before subtly releasing his spiritual power to snap Sister Xuan out of her trance.
As the door closed behind him, Sister Xuan blinked, finally regaining her senses.
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