Chapter 2352 - 2387: Night Tour of the Spirit Dragon Sea

Chapter 2352: Chapter 2387: Night Tour of the Spirit Dragon Sea

Ding Fan was anxious at heart, and at this moment, he looked at Ling Hong and said, "Is there truly no way to see your lady, even just once?"

Seeing Ding Fan so anxious, Ling Hong pondered for a moment, gritted his teeth and said, "There is a way. Although we cannot enter her residence, we can have her summon us. Come, I’ll take you to Spirit Dragon Island!"

Ling Hong knew very well how important Ding Fan was in Ling Wanru’s heart, and with his understanding of Ling Wanru, if she found out Ding Fan came looking for her but didn’t see her, when she erupted, it might turn the entire Spirit Dragon Hall upside down.

Thus, Ling Yi led Ding Fan and his servant southward, arriving at a sizable courtyard. The entire courtyard was elegant with pavilions and towers, intricately arranged. Numerous corridors and gazebos turned Ding Fan and his companion a bit dizzy.

After walking for less than an hour, a large lake unexpectedly appeared in front of them. Ling Hong said to the two, "This is the Spirit Dragon Sea. In the middle of this water lies a small island named Spirit Dragon Island. Only members of the Spirit Family can live there."

"I see~"

Ding Fan nodded to show his understanding. In Sirius City of the Ding Family, there was a Sirius Mountain exclusively for internal clan members. Spirit Dragon Hall also had a Spirit Dragon Island. The only difference was one was an island, and the other was a mountain. It seemed these eleven royal families all liked this style, perhaps to appear unique.

However, Ling Hong didn’t take the two directly flying over. Instead, he led them to a small pier, boarded a small boat, and said to them, "There are many mechanisms within the Spirit Dragon Sea forbidding any swimming or flying over it, which would trigger the mechanisms. Ordinary people trying to trespass would end up with no remains."

After explaining, Ling Hong instructed someone to sail the small boat swiftly forward, saying to the helmsman, "Sail the boat below the cliff of Phoenix Pavilion."

Ling Hong was, after all, an elder of Spirit Dragon Hall. Although his position wasn’t prominent, his elder status was genuine. The helmsman immediately adjusted the boat’s course, sailing it forward.

Ding Fan and his companion were somewhat confused. Ling Hong smiled and said to them, "Our lady likes to space out on Phoenix Cliff when she has nothing to do. Whether you’ll see her today depends on your luck!"

"Oh~"

After hearing Ling Hong, Ding Fan stepped onto the deck. The boat moved fast, and within less than half an hour, they saw a massive island appearing before them.

By then, the sunset had already set, leaving only a trace of twilight in the western sky, casting the entire Spirit Dragon Island as if enveloped in mist, creating a dreamy scene.

The small boat quickly entered the island!

Ding Fan saw a steep cliff, not high, just over 200 meters, but remarkably steep. Below were bizarre rocks, waves crashing against the stones and cliff, sending sprays of water soaring upward.

"Ling Wanru!"

There was a figure atop the cliff. Ding Fan looked carefully; it was a beautiful young girl sitting forlornly on the cliff edge, her bare feet dangling, swinging gently in the air. The wind on the cliff whipped her red dress, occasionally lifting it, revealing her jade-like white calves.

Today she seemed not to have groomed her hair, just letting it loose, flying wildly in the wind, looking somewhat eerie.

At this moment, Ling Wanru’s gaze was distant. She hadn’t even noticed a small boat approaching below. She seemed lost, her eyes devoid of spirit, as if she had lost her soul.

From afar, Ling Wanru’s lips appeared especially red, like blazing flames, her skin white as snow, comparable to Herr Rufeng and Herr Ningshuang. The stark contrast of her crimson lips was so striking, so alluring and sensual. Her hand held a glass of Blood Droplet Rose, its beauty accentuated under the sunset glow.

Ding Fan said nothing from below the cliff, just looked up at the girl above, his face unconsciously showing a pained expression.

The current scene gave him the illusion that only this girl remained between heaven and earth. She was so lonely, so desolate, as if the entire world had abandoned her...

Ling Hong intended to call out, but Ding Fan gestured for him to stop. He continued to gaze silently at Ling Wanru atop the cliff, amidst an all-encompassing silence, quietly watching her.

At this moment, Ling Wanru had no idea anyone had arrived below. She just sat there dazed, looking so sad.

Time gradually passed, and it slowly grew dark. The night slowly enveloped her, as she remained unmoving, sitting still in the darkness, gradually blending with the surrounding colors.

Ding Fan could no longer wait any longer. He coughed softly and said, "Miss Wanru, with such a beautiful scene, aren’t you feeling a bit lonely drinking alone? Why not let me accompany you for a night excursion on this Spirit Dragon Sea?"

"Swish~"

Ling Wanru’s once lifeless eyes suddenly lit up, resembling the brightest stars in the night sky. Her gaze, sharp as arrows, looked downward. When she saw Ding Fan standing on the small boat dressed in a blue robe, an incredibly bright smile immediately appeared in her eyes, her smile and exposed teeth so striking.

"Whoosh~"

Ling Wanru gently leveraged the edge of the cliff with her hand, and her whole body floated down like a Nine Heavens Fire Phoenix towards the small boat where Ding Fan was. However, two others were faster than her, flying towards Ding Fan with speed akin to arrows, enveloping the trio with boundless killing intent.

"All of you, back off, he is my friend!"

Murderous intent surged from Ling Wanru’s eyes, making her seem like a female God of Slaughter from beyond the Nine Heavens. Those two figures retreated directly in midair, returning to the cliff.

Ling Wanru descended from the sky and landed beside Ding Fan. Her previously lifeless eyes now sparkled with brilliance, her eyes incredibly lively, her face full of enchanting smiles, making her look radiant.

"This is really not easy to handle now..."

Seeing Ling Wanru’s appearance, Ling Hong couldn’t help but cry bitterly in his heart. Ling Wanru’s expression was clearly that of a woman seeing her lover...

"Ding Fan, why are you here? Have you missed me because you haven’t seen me for a while?" Ling Wanru didn’t care that Ling Hong and Crimson Flame were beside her, her eyes seemingly only having Ding Fan, looking at him affectionately.

Seeing Ling Wanru’s lonely appearance earlier, Ding Fan’s heart ached a bit, and he subconsciously reached out to touch Ling Wanru’s hair, saying, "I heard you failed to break through to the Divine Realm Sixth Level and got injured? I came specially to see you. Seeing you so lively and even able to drink makes me feel relieved."

Ding Fan reached out to touch Ling Wanru’s hair as a subconscious action, like Ling Wanru was his sister. Ling Wanru’s smile became stiff, but she didn’t avoid it. Instead, her charming eyes curved even more, revealing a brilliant smile on her face.

Her delicate nose twitched slightly, and she said, "I was too careless, too impatient. Humph, once I recover, I will quickly continue to strive and breakthrough to the Divine Realm Sixth Level."

"Don’t rush!"

Ding Fan smiled and said, "Practicing martial arts is like eating; eating too much can be harmful. You need to take it one bite at a time. You’re still young; as long as you keep working hard at cultivating, one day you’ll stand at the pinnacle of the Central Plains."

"Hehe"

After seeing Ding Fan, Ling Wanru became very lively. At this moment, she stuck out her tongue and said, "Come with me to Phoenix Perch Pavilion, let’s have some drinks together."

Upon hearing Ling Wanru’s words, Ling Hong immediately said, "Miss, that won’t do. The Phoenix Perch Pavilion is your boudoir; you can’t just take a man in there at will. If the head of the family finds out..."

Ling Hong was distressed earlier because she discovered that Ling Wanru had developed feelings for Ding Fan.

If Ding Fan had not been expelled from his family, it might have been a good thing. However, now Ding Fan is rejected by the Ding Family of the Sirius Clan. If he and Ling Wanru got involved, Ling Wanru’s father would be very furious.

The Spirit Dragon Hall Master has only one daughter, who either does not marry or if she does, she must marry a well-known young master from the most famous Eleven Royal Families.

Ding Fan is an outcast. Marrying him will not only make the Spirit Family a laughingstock among the various Central Plains families, but it would also incur dissatisfaction from Ding Zhanjiao. By then, the good relationship between the Ding Family and the Spirit Family would be ruined.

There’s no issue with Ling Wanru coming out to meet Ding Fan, as it could be passed off as just regular friends meeting. However, if Ding Fan were brought into the boudoir, the matter would surely be reported to the Spirit Dragon Hall Master. While Ling Wanru would likely be fine, Ding Fan would certainly face death.

Ding Fan understood the seriousness of the matter. He nodded and said, "This Exquisite Sea is just perfect, Ling Hong, go get some food and wine. Your Miss and I are going to have a night excursion on the Spirit Dragon Sea."