Chapter 79: The Conflict Continues

At Lu Yuan's slight wince, Hu Liena chose to ignore it completely.

"Wouldn't it be somewhat inconvenient for you two, a man and a young woman, to share a room, don't you think?" Golden Crocodile said with a frown. He hadn't expected Hu Liena to be so daring as to question his decision.

This, however, indicated that this woman's intentions towards Lu Yuan were not good, and for the sake of Xiao Xue's happiness, he was not going to compromise easily on this matter.

"Why would it be awkward? Younger brother is still quite young, and we've always shared a room like this back home. Has there ever been any trouble? You're worrying too much, Second Worship." Hu Liena responded with an unfazed smile, showing no signs of backing down.

Lu Yuan glanced at his big sister from the corner of his eye, secretly impressed by her courage.

Contradicting Crocodile Douluo was no trivial matter. One needed to remember that he was already a Peak 98th Rank Super Douluo, while Hu Liena had only reached the 38th Rank of Spirit Elder at the moment. The disparity was immense, and the psychological pressure must have been overwhelming.

Listening to the dialogue between the two parties, the nearby staff members couldn't help but be stunned, their eyes locked on the eloquent Hu Liena.

This young lady was incredibly bold!

She really didn't care at all about the old man who was with them and insisted on sharing a room with the young man.

Moreover, she casually mentioned that the two of them used to sleep together?

Seeing Hu Liena's goddess-like appearance and the attractive Lu Yuan by her side, they couldn't believe that nothing happened between them when they slept together—not even if they were beaten to death!

Regarding Lu Yuan still being referred to as "young," they simply brushed it aside. What child could have such height and a developed physique? Even if he was, so what? He wouldn't be so innocent as to be unaware of the matters between men and women, would he?

Witnessing the reactions of the staff, Lu Yuan furrowed his brow. He didn't mind their opinions about him, but he couldn't allow his big sister to remain the subject of public scrutiny. Turning to Golden Crocodile, he said, "Grandpa Crocodile, Big sister is right. We are indeed quite close to each other. Besides, we won't be staying long in this place. How about I sleep with my big sister tonight, as we usually do?"

Golden Crocodile was about to retort to Hu Liena's words when he heard Lu Yuan speak up, causing him to swallow the words he was about to utter.

If it were just Hu Liena, he wouldn't mind not giving her face, but he had to give it to his disciple, right?

Besides, who made the two of them share a room in Spirit City in the first place?

If he persisted in this little matter, it would strain his relationship with his disciple or even indirectly affect his disciple's relationship with Xiao Xue. It simply wasn't worth it for a mere Hu Liena.

"Waiter, give me the key!" Hu Liena inwardly celebrated as she noticed Golden Crocodile's silence.

Upon receiving the key, she took Lu Yuan by the hand, and they headed upstairs. They were going to spend the night in Room 5-2-0.

The room was spacious and beautifully decorated, exuding a pleasant ambiance. The walls were adorned with soft tones, and the ceiling was painted sky blue, providing a soothing feel.

As they stepped into the room and closed the door, Hu Liena stood still for a few seconds before turning to Lu Yuan, a tinge of remorse in her tone. "Xiao Yuan, I might have been too impulsive, haven't I?"

During the dispute with Golden Crocodile, fear hadn't crossed her mind. But now, the adrenaline had ebbed, leaving her with a sense of dread. After all, she had just contradicted a 98th Rank Super Douluo!

Had she eaten the gall of a leopard in the morning?

Lu Yuan stepped forward, embracing her gently. "Hm, you were, Nana. But what's the problem with that? With me by your side, you can be as bold as you want. Just remember, you need not respond to futile provocations; your place in my heart is unmovable."

As he spoke, Lu Yuan sighed inwardly. Hu Liena's actions were clearly because she felt insecure in her heart. If he didn't have a relationship with another woman, would she feel this way? That's why he didn't blame her for acting that way.

Nor did this mean that he would blame himself. He had already decided to take this path in this life; feeling guilty was useless. If he had to face some consequences for his actions, so be it. His only priority now was to soothe his big sister's anxieties.

Slightly parting, Hu Liena's beautiful eyes stared into Lu Yuan's face. The feeling of regret and fear slowly melted, replaced by a warm sense of security. Her foolish younger brother always found the right words to soothe her.

Deep inside, she couldn't help but consider herself inferior to Qian Renxue; her only advantage lay in her closeness with her younger brother and the time they had spent together.

That was why, when even this bond seemed to be in jeopardy, she entered a state of fearing neither heaven nor earth to protect it.

However, under the comforting words and warmth of her younger brother, she could feel that all her worries were foolish. This man had repeatedly demonstrated his love for her.

"Thank you, younger brother!" Hu Liena visibly relaxed and leaned in, this time to place a kiss on his lips.

Lu Yuan wrapped his arms around her slender waist and responded softly. Soon, they were both lost in their own world.

A few minutes later...

Gently smelling the fragrance of Hu Liena's hair, Lu Yuan spoke tenderly, "For dinner, how about we go out to eat and take a walk around the city? You did turn into a sleepy monster earlier, so I'm guessing you won't be nodding off anytime soon, right?"

"Hmm! Xiao Yuan, you're the best!" Hu Liena replied with enthusiasm, her voice quivering slightly. She even overlooked the hint of teasing in his words.

This would be the first time the two of them would explore the city, something they had never been able to do in Spirit City, mainly because of their identities.

"But, what about Second Worship?"

"I'll let him know we're going out to dinner. If he wants to come with us, let him come. Who knows? Perhaps his grumpiness is the result of spending too much time cooped up. Some fresh air wouldn't hurt him," Lu Yuan shrugged nonchalantly.

"Hehe." Hu Liena chuckled and lightly patted his chest, her eyes filled with affection. She used to think it was impossible to be more in love with her younger brother, but now she realized how wrong she was. Her feelings for him only grew stronger with each passing day.

After exchanging a few jokes between them, they held hands and walked out of the room together.