At this moment, Poseidon Douluo Bo Saixi's inner thoughts were, of course, unknown to Zhao Ling and the others. Zhao Ling himself was still a bit dazed after being kissed by Liu Erlong.
Back in Soto City, Liu Erlong had never thrown herself at him like this, let alone kissed him of her own accord. Now, this woman had rushed into his arms the moment she saw him and kissed him so proactively—it was almost too good to be true.
Only after over a minute did their lips part. Liu Erlong finally let go of his neck.
Because the kiss had lasted so long, she felt a bit short of breath, but it also brought her back to her senses.
Only then did she realize how inappropriate her actions had been—throwing herself into Zhao Ling's arms and kissing him so passionately and willingly. Was she possessed or something? She had never acted like this before.
Back in Soto City, the most intimate moments she had with Zhao Ling were limited to holding hands or strolling around the streets together, with Zhao Ling occasionally buying her tasty treats or beautiful dresses.
Though she'd always had a good impression of him, they were far from the stage of kissing, let alone such a long one. It was just… not right. Completely out of character.
Meanwhile, Zhao Ling, having recovered from his surprise, was staring at Liu Erlong with a teasing look.
He hadn't expected Liu Erlong to throw herself at him—let alone kiss him so boldly.
Even though Liu Erlong had a straightforward and passionate personality, their relationship hadn't reached that level. That she'd made such a move left him completely stunned.
It reminded him of how Bo Saixi had recently grown unusually close to him as well, making him wonder about the passive effect of his "Ladykiller Lv.1" trait.
Ever since he'd obtained this trait, Ah Yin and Dong'er had seemed even more smitten with him, and even Bo Saixi—who was known for her aloofness—had become noticeably closer.
Given Bo Saixi's devotion to Tang Chen, it didn't make sense that she was still staying by Zhao Ling's side.
If she were truly desperate to find Tang Chen, she would've left for her search the moment they arrived in Heaven Dou City. Why was she still here?
Surely, she didn't somehow know that Zhao Ling knew Tang Chen's whereabouts? Ridiculous.
Bo Saixi wasn't some mind-reading parasite—how could she possibly know that? It had to be the passive ability working its magic, charming both Bo Saixi and Liu Erlong into his arms.
Zhao Ling silently gave a big thumbs up to his "Ladykiller Lv.1" trait. With this kind of effect, capturing both women's hearts shouldn't be too difficult.
He even imagined how satisfying it would be to show up with Bo Saixi in front of Qian Daoliu or a fully conscious Tang Chen. What a moment that would be.
With that in mind, Zhao Ling's grin grew even more smug, his eyes frequently drifting toward Bo Saixi, which made her take a few steps back.
She didn't know why, but Zhao Ling's gaze made her feel like she was being mentally undressed. It was… unsettling.
Liu Erlong also felt Zhao Ling's gaze was odd. That bold, unrestrained stare made her face burn.
She immediately pressed her cheek against Zhao Ling's chest to avoid looking him in the eye—afraid that his gaze might make her even more flustered.
In the joy of their reunion, the group of four found a nearby café and sat down. Ah Yin pointed at Bo Saixi and introduced her to Liu Erlong.
"Erlong, this is Sister Bo Saixi. Ling-ge and I met her in Spirit Hall City. She's from a place called Sea God Island, so she's not quite the same as us land-dwellers.
But she's a rare beauty and incredibly strong—a titled Douluo."
A moment later, Ah Yin pointed to Liu Erlong and introduced her to Bo Saixi.
"Sister Saixi, this is Liu Erlong. She's a native of Heaven Dou City and also very beautiful. We first met at the Great Spirit Arena in Soto City.
We're all sisters now, so it's good for us to get to know each other—it's beneficial for all of us."
Ah Yin, eager to avoid being the only one at Zhao Ling's mercy, was naturally enthusiastic about forming closer bonds between Bo Saixi and Liu Erlong.
Especially helping Zhao Ling win over Liu Erlong quickly—that was her top priority now. After all, Liu Erlong had already taken the initiative to kiss him.
To her, it was only a matter of time before Liu Erlong became Zhao Ling's woman in name and deed.
The more challenging one was Bo Saixi. She had come to the Douluo Continent specifically to find someone named Tang Chen.
If Tang Chen were already dead, getting Bo Saixi to join Zhao Ling's harem would be a piece of cake.
Unfortunately, Tang Chen wasn't dead yet. He was currently parasitized by some Bat King and turned into a puppet.
So, if Ah Yin wanted Bo Saixi to devote herself fully to Zhao Ling, she still had a long road ahead.
Liu Erlong and Bo Saixi exchanged glances and nodded at each other, marking their mutual recognition.
"Sister Saixi, you truly are breathtakingly beautiful. I've rarely seen such beauty and grace in my life. I admire you deeply," Liu Erlong said with a gentle smile that didn't quite fit her usual persona.
As the saying goes, one doesn't slap a smiling face. Liu Erlong's generous praise immediately left a good impression on Bo Saixi.
"Erlong, you're also very beautiful. Whoever marries you would be extremely fortunate, right, Zhao Ling?" Bo Saixi then turned toward Zhao Ling and asked with a knowing tone.
"Of course! Erlong is incredibly beautiful. If anyone dares say otherwise, I'll give them two punches so hard their parents won't recognize them."
Zhao Ling nodded without hesitation, then summoned his diary panel and began venting there.
[Guys, who would've thought? The two women who were supposed to be Yu Xiaogang's lovers—one has become my fiancée, and the other just kissed me of her own accord.]
[If that bastard Yu Xiaogang found out, he'd probably vomit three liters of blood.]
[Honestly, poor guy. I wonder where he is now. If I knew, I'd bring Erlong right to his face and show off.]
[Oh wait, at this stage, Erlong isn't even that familiar with Yu Xiaogang. He doesn't know she's supposed to be his spiritual wife. So bringing her in front of him probably won't have much effect.]
[Forget it. I'm not the kind of petty man who kicks someone when they're down…]
[…Actually, screw that. Yu Xiaogang, bet you didn't expect this. I'm exactly the kind of petty man who kicks others when they're down. If I see you now, I'm flaunting my relationship with Erlong right in your face!]