Douluo Dalu 2: You are an Evil Soul Master, but also a good person ?

"Mmm..."

Nana shyly covered her face.

Thinking back on the madness of last night, she felt like she could just die of embarrassment.

The lingering marks on her smooth skin, some even aching slightly, were all vivid reminders of what had happened.

"I don't know… maybe she went out for a morning run. She actually came to my room earlier and asked if I wanted to go with her," Xu Cheng replied smoothly, without even a change in expression.

"Oh, I see…" Meng Hongchen didn't suspect anything and happily skipped away to rejoin the team.

Once the sound of footsteps completely faded, Xu Cheng turned his gaze toward the girl in his arms.

He gently wrapped his arm around her soft, delicate figure, feeling a fire ignite within him once again.

"Brother, we need to leave, or they'll start getting suspicious," Nana sat up, her long hair cascading over her bare shoulders as she hurried him anxiously.

"What's the rush? Didn't I say you went for a morning workout?" Xu Cheng remained lying down, smiling playfully as he admired the beauty beside him.

Her white camisole slipped slightly, revealing her delicate collarbone, while her exposed waistline glowed like silk under the morning light. He reached out, running his fingers along her smooth skin.

"Morning workouts usually happen outside! What if they go downstairs and don't find me there?" Nana grabbed a hairband from the bedside table, tying up her hair as she pouted.

But in the next moment—

Xu Cheng pulled her gently, and she fell back into his embrace, unable to resist.

She could feel his heartbeat, strong and fiery.

Her face turned crimson. "Brother!" she scolded.

"Who says morning workouts have to be outside?" Xu Cheng smirked mischievously. "Indoor workouts count too."

And once again, the room was filled with passion.

Shrek Academy's Rest Area

The atmosphere was heavy.

Because they had lost the previous team battle, today, they had to win a three-vs-seven match in order to eliminate the Sun Moon Empire team and secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

Each person had their own thoughts.

Xuan Zi took a bite of his chicken leg while glancing at the Sun Moon Empire's rest area.

"That brat hasn't arrived yet. But it doesn't matter if we win or lose. Once the match is over, I'll find a way to bring him back to Shrek Academy. What? He's the prince of the Sun Moon Empire? Hah, we at Shrek Academy have never had a problem brainwashing people."

Ma Xiaotao cast an irritated glance toward the other side.

"Arrogant fools! Do they really think winning one team battle means they can sit back and relax? Shrek Academy's greatest strength is turning despair into hope! Under my leadership, we'll trample Sun Moon, crush Xingluo, and take the championship in the end!"

Meanwhile, Wang Dong was much more relaxed, swinging her legs as she sat in the seating area.

The one-on-one battles would be handled by Shrek's three strongest inner court students, so she wouldn't need to step in.

Not to mention—Shrek's so-called honor meant nothing to her.

She actually regretted joining Shrek Academy.

"Maybe I should find a way to join the Sun Moon Empire after this…" she pondered. "Ugh, but I can't use soul tools! That's so frustrating!"

She grumbled and took a big bite of her apple.

In her heart, she firmly believed that Big Dad and Second Dad truly loved her—that much was undeniable. Some emotions couldn't be faked.

But it was also clear that they were being controlled.

Ever since she was born, she had never seen her real parents.

Everything that had happened to her… was probably orchestrated by that person behind the scenes.

There was only one conclusion—that person had killed her parents.

[T/N: Lol Lmao]

She sighed, slumping back in her chair and gazing up at the sky.

"I almost wish I were like Xiao Xiao—carefree and without worries. At least she doesn't have some invisible hand controlling her fate."

Meanwhile, Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi kept sneaking glances at the Sun Moon Battle Team.

"Jiang Nannan is so beautiful..." ("Xiao Ya is so beautiful..."*)

Truly infuriating!

Hecaitou was lost in thought.

If things had gone differently back then, maybe today, he would have been standing among the Sun Moon Battle Team, laughing and joking with them…

No matter what, an outsider could never truly integrate into foreign lands.

Wang Yan, on the other hand, kept stealing glances at Xuan Zi, who was still eating his chicken leg.

His expression was serious—his eyes filled with determination.

"Even if I die, I will expose the enemy's conspiracy!"

I have to report this to the higher-ups as soon as we return!

Suddenly, a commotion erupted on the other side.

"Hey! A'Cheng, Nana! Where did you two run off to? The match is starting in half an hour! You scared me—I thought Shrek had kidnapped you!"

Xiao Hongchen shouted loudly.

"Bullshit! Shrek Academy would never do something so despicable!" Ma Xiaotao immediately snapped back in anger.

"Oh, really? As if Shrek hasn't done this kind of thing before? You guys are just like the Xingluo Empire." Xiao Hongchen sneered.

"..."

Hearing the argument between the two teams, the spectators around them pretended not to listen, casually looking away—

But their ears were wide open, eager to hear more drama.

A historic first place vs. second place showdown!

No one expected Xiao Hongchen to be so bold, even dragging the Xingluo Empire into the mess.

Xu Jiujing's face turned icy cold as she glared at the Sun Moon Team—especially at Xu Cheng, who had just walked in.

"The grudge is officially set!"

Xu Cheng was confused.

"What's wrong with this woman? Xiao Hongchen insulted them—why is she looking at me?"

Beside him, Nana pinched his waist and pouted.

"It's because of you. Yesterday, you completely humiliated the Xingluo Emperor. Xiao Hongchen is just taking advantage of it. Every battle team saw what happened."

"It was the truth," Xu Cheng shrugged.

To be honest, he had already forgotten about it.

After all… it was just a dog.

What he was really looking forward to was Xu Jiawei's rage and powerlessness when he failed to achieve anything.

Just the thought of it was amusing.

"Alright, let's settle this in the arena."

Xu Cheng casually waved his hand.

Immediately, the Sun Moon Battle Team stopped arguing and fell silent.

Many people were secretly amazed—just this small moment revealed Xu Cheng's strong influence over his team.

"I'll make you regret what you did in the last match," Ma Xiaotao said coldly as Xu Cheng passed near Shrek's rest area.

"Sure. But I'm not interested in pre-match trash talk. If you're really eager, go ahead—maybe you'll make me mad enough to kill you for real."

Xu Cheng chuckled, shrugging.

Ma Xiaotao: "…"

"Hmph!" She scowled even more.

Xu Cheng shook his head in amusement.

She was certainly a gorgeous woman, with a body even better than Nana's.

But… she was the definition of "big boobs, no brains."

If it weren't for her uncontrollable evil fire, she would have been one of the most sought-after women in the academy.

After all, a future candidate for the Sea God Pavilion?

For noble families, she was an irresistible prize.

Even if their sons weren't good enough, the old masters themselves would probably fight for her.

Of course, there was another reason he wouldn't kill her.

Just yesterday, Zhongli Wu had personally sent him a message—Ma Xiaotao was to be taken alive and named the Holy Spirit Cult's Saintess.

"Though honestly," Xu Cheng mused, "you guys should at least capture her first before handing out titles."

"If Shrek intercepts her, won't that be embarrassing?"

(End of Chapter)