Chapter 261 - 169: Combined Technique!? Lucia’s Bond Tag! [Forbidden Love of the Saintess]

Chapter 261: Chapter 169: Combined Technique!? Lucia’s Bond Tag! [Forbidden Love of the Saintess]

’The effect of this fruit?!’

Su Xuan stared intently at the yellow fruit Viora had given him, an inexplicable excitement surging in his heart.

’It can actually replenish spent Life Magic Power!’

’That’s amazing~’

Additionally, this yellow fruit was one of the Rainbow Fruits Viora gave Su Xuan, and a rainbow has seven different colors.

Therefore, there should theoretically be seven fruits of different colors, each corresponding to a different power. Su Xuan also remembered Viora giving a crimson fruit to the Goddess of Nature’s daughter back in the Forest Birdcage, which supported his theory.

"Thank you."

Su Xuan smiled as he accepted the yellow fruit from Viora, feeling her eager gaze fixed upon him. Her delicate little deer tail wagged even more happily, as if she couldn’t wait for him to eat the magical fruit.

Under Viora’s watchful eye, Su Xuan unhesitatingly popped the yellow fruit into his mouth.

The moment it entered his mouth, the fruit turned into a warm current that slid down his throat and into his stomach.

The warmth permeated his entire body, making him feel incredibly comfortable. Golden points of light emanated from within him, dancing on his skin like sprites and nourishing every cell.

Su Xuan felt the Life Magic Power surging within him. The Life Magic Power that Ivsha had drained from him just yesterday was rapidly recovering, all thanks to the nourishment of this yellow fruit. His spirits lifted, and his entire body began to emit an even more brilliant glow.

’I’m back in business!’

"Are you feeling better?"

Viora couldn’t help but ask curiously, her beautiful seven-colored pupils shimmering with anticipation.

"Much better!"

Su Xuan gently wiped the corner of his mouth and then broke into a warm smile.

He subconsciously reached out and gently stroked Viora’s antlers.

Viora’s antlers were delicate and soft to the touch, as if one could feel their warmth and Life Force with a gentle brush.

They weren’t particularly hard, but they weren’t cotton-soft either. This unique texture was so captivating you couldn’t bear to let go, as if it could transmit a mysterious power that drew you in.

"Mmm~"

Su Xuan’s stroking of Viora’s antlers made her let out a soft moan, a cat-like purr of extreme comfort. The pleasure of the touch made Viora even close her eyes, her four deer hooves tapping lightly, as if expressing her joy in this way.

Seeing Viora’s reaction, a trace of delight arose in Su Xuan’s heart. He asked tentatively, "Do you like it when I stroke your antlers?"

"Mhm~" Viora nodded softly, her eyes filled with pleasure and contentment.

Hearing this answer, the smile on Su Xuan’s face grew even brighter.

At the same time, he turned his gaze to Viora’s deer-back, which was covered in a light purple downy fur, looking exceptionally soft.

Although it wasn’t as spacious as other Centaurs’ backs, it was more than enough for one person to ride. However, it probably couldn’t bear Su Xuan’s weight after his Half-Dragon Transformation. Only a Centaur of Azkman’s Level could likely handle that.

While lost in thought, Su Xuan reached his hand toward Viora’s deer-back, his fingertips lightly tracing its surface, wanting to feel its softness.

"Ah~"

Su Xuan’s action seemed to startle Viora. She immediately took a few steps back, hugged the branch in her hands tightly, and gently tapped the back of Su Xuan’s hand as a warning.

"President, not there... not yet..." Viora said shyly, her cheeks puffing out and turning a rosy red.

"Huh?"

Su Xuan was a little surprised. He hadn’t expected Viora to have such a strong aversion to people touching her deer-back.

After all, for the Centaur race, the most accessible part of their body for a human to touch was their backs.

"Alright, I won’t touch it."

Su Xuan gently ruffled Viora’s hair, expressing his apology.

"I’m sorry, Mr. President, I..."

"It’s okay. If you don’t like it, Viora, I won’t force it."

"Mhm, thank you, Mr. President~"

Viora happily nudged Su Xuan’s palm with her antlers, revealing a brilliant smile.

Just then, Su Xuan noticed a flower had appeared out of thin air on the tips of Viora’s hair, which he found very interesting.

And, as Viora’s mood fluctuated, another flower bloomed, seeming to adorn her like an ornament.

’Viora, sprouting flowers... She’s brimming with the aura of life!’

"Mr. President’s scent~ It smells so good~"

Viora moved closer to Su Xuan, sniffed his scent gently, and her expression became one of infatuation.

’Su Xuan knew what she meant. The "scent" Viora mentioned was likely the intensity of his Life Magic Power. After all, he had received the blessing of the Elf Mother Tree, so his Life Magic Power was naturally much stronger than an ordinary person’s.’

"Oh, right, President. Please come with me."

Viora took Su Xuan’s hand and led him to the Snow Porpoise Egg.

When Su Xuan saw the current state of the Snow Porpoise Egg, he was stunned.

Because around the Snow Porpoise Egg were many green branches and leaves, arranged like a small bed for it.

Furthermore, a message suddenly appeared in Su Xuan’s line of sight.

[Snow Porpoise Egg (Incubating...)]

"It’s really showing signs of life!"

Su Xuan was utterly stunned when he saw this!

’Did Viora’s arrival actually grant the Snow Porpoise Egg life?!’

"You did an amazing job, Viora!"

Su Xuan smiled, gently stroking Viora’s head as a reward.

"Mmm~"

Viora obediently tilted her head up, closed her eyes, and reveled in Su Xuan’s gentle caress.

At that moment, the Teleportation Array flashed with a dazzling white light.

Immediately after, Lucia walked into the Guild, stepping gracefully upon golden ripples.

When she saw Su Xuan happily interacting with Viora, she glanced over and asked in a cold voice, "What are you two doing?"

"You’re just in time, Lucia. Come take a look! Viora made the Snow Porpoise Egg show signs of life!" Su Xuan enthusiastically invited Lucia over, sharing the delightful news.

"Signs of life?"

Lucia walked toward the Snow Porpoise Egg with a look of doubt. When she saw for herself that there was indeed a trace of life inside the egg, a surprised expression appeared on her face.

But when she remembered that Viora possessed the Natural Domain, and even the terrifying ability to resurrect the dead, she suddenly felt that this wasn’t so surprising after all.

Thus, the look of astonishment on Lucia’s face quickly faded.

"Although the ripples of life are still very faint, it will definitely hatch into a new life over time." Lucia looked at Viora and said with affirmation, "You did a good job."

"Thank you for the praise, Sister Lucia~" Viora replied sweetly.

"By the way," Su Xuan said, taking out the Holy Maiden Fruit and handing it to Lucia.

"Lucia, this is for you."

"This is...?"

When Lucia saw the Holy Maiden Fruit in Su Xuan’s hand, her golden-red eyes, which were covered by a white veil, trembled slightly.

She looked at Su Xuan in confusion and asked, "Is this for me?"

"Yes."

Su Xuan nodded in confirmation.

A complex mix of emotions appeared on Lucia’s face—surprise and joy intertwined with a hint of confusion.

"Thank you!"

Lucia gently reached out and accepted the Holy Maiden Fruit. The corners of her mouth couldn’t help but curve upward into a brilliant smile. However, the smile lasted only for a fleeting moment before she quickly concealed it.

At the same time, lines of prompts flashed in Su Xuan’s vision!

[You have given Adventurer Lucia an ascension material.]

[Lucia’s Level has increased to 38!]

[All Attributes +20.]

[Bonds Skill Unlocked: Forbidden Love of the Saintess!]

[Forbidden Love of the Saintess: Your and Lucia’s combat power is amplified. The degree of amplification depends on the distance between you. The closer you are, the more significant the Power amplification! (0–200%)]

’A Bonds Skill that directly boosts combat power?’

Su Xuan’s face showed surprise after seeing Lucia’s Bonds Skill.

What surprised Su Xuan even more was that this Bonds Skill not only amplified Lucia, but he also gained the combat power boost from [Forbidden Love of the Saintess]!

However, there was one thing he needed to investigate further: the relationship between the amplification value of the Bonds Skill and the distance between them.

Su Xuan glanced at his own Status panel and fell into thought.

[Forbidden Love of the Saintess (80%)]

’There’s only half a meter between me and Lucia, but I’m only getting an 80% combat power boost. How close do we have to be to reach 200%?’

’Is this a Combined Technique?’

’Nice, now I have two Combined Techniques!’

And just as Su Xuan was thinking, another prompt popped up:

[Lucia has obtained a new trait!]

[Please select one of the following three traits!]

[Hates Singing] [Single Mother] [Magical Girl]

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