Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King - [DD2]: 129

Su Yu discarded the mask, his left hand trembling slightly as he reached for that delicate face—one deeply etched into his memory.

Su Yu’s gaze was complex, filled with joy and yearning. His trembling hand gently caressed that stunningly beautiful face. The softness and warmth beneath his fingers stirred a familiar feeling that resonated deeply.

“Sister Xuan…”

Su Yu softly called out. His icy blue eyes, usually cold and piercing, now carried a rare trace of warmth.

If asked who the most important person in his heart was, Zhang Lexuan would undoubtedly hold a special place—more significant even than Gu Yuena. While Su Yu’s feelings for Gu Yuena were largely superficial—admiration for her beauty and lust for her body—his emotions for Zhang Lexuan were far more complex. To him, she was both a cherished family member and someone he truly loved.

Encountering Zhang Lexuan here was a complete surprise, one that filled Su Yu’s heart with shock and delight.

However, just as Su Yu was emotionally overwhelmed, Zhang Lexuan’s expression turned stern. Her delicate hand, with practiced ease, grabbed hold of Su Yu’s ear.

“Ouch!”

Su Yu yelped, startled out of his emotional stupor.

“You little rascal! Now you remember to call me your Sister? Didn’t you just try to kill me earlier? Aren’t you too young to harbor such murderous intent? What have you been learning all these years while you were out there?”

Zhang Lexuan scolded him like an older sister reprimanding her mischievous younger brother. Even while chastising him, her gentle demeanor remained intact, but her presence alone left Su Yu too intimidated to resist.

“Sister Xuan, I was wrong!”

Su Yu admitted without hesitation, not even attempting to argue.

How could he have known that the masked figure in black was Zhang Lexuan?

It had never crossed his mind that she would show up here. Caught red-handed, Su Yu didn’t even bother trying to defend himself. Besides, Zhang Lexuan’s personality was a blend of gentleness and tenacity. She appeared soft, but once she made up her mind, she was incredibly stubborn.

So, Su Yu decided to own up to his mistake. He believed Zhang Lexuan wouldn’t be too harsh on him.

“You always say you’re wrong, but I’ve yet to see you change. With murderous intent this strong, who knows how many people you’ve killed in secret?”

Zhang Lexuan huffed, though her grip on his ear noticeably loosened.

Su Yu grinned cheekily, his left hand reaching up to gently hold hers. He guided it away and pressed it to his cheek.

“Sister Xuan, you’re wronging me here. To this day, I’ve never actually killed anyone,” Su Yu said with a laugh.

Truthfully, he hadn’t taken a single life. Even if he wanted to, there hadn’t been any opportunities. He had spent most of his time either in the Star Dou Forest, the Extreme North, or studying at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy.

During his travels, with Di Tian by his side, any killings that needed to be done never fell to him. The killing intent he carried was merely honed through life-and-death battles with soul beasts. While he had spilled blood, he had yet to kill a person.

That didn’t mean he was incapable of doing so; the opportunity just hadn’t arisen. When the time came, he wouldn’t hesitate.

“Do you think I’d believe that? You were ready to kill me just now, and every move you made was lethal. If I didn’t have some skill myself, I’d already be dead.”

At this, Zhang Lexuan’s tone carried a hint of exasperation. She had hoped for a touching reunion after so long—not necessarily tearful, but at least heartfelt. Instead, she was greeted by Su Yu’s iron fist. That punch, packing at least 60,000 pounds of force, had seemed aimed to kill. It was impossible for her not to feel aggrieved.

“It was a misunderstanding, Sister Xuan. How was I supposed to know it was you, eavesdropping in the dark? I thought it was some villain. You know how rampant the evil soul masters are these days.”

“And besides, I was also thinking about Sister Nannan. If word of her meeting with me got out, she might end up bullied by those Shrek people again.”

Su Yu explained with a smile, trying to play it off while subtly appealing to her emotions.

Zhang Lexuan’s anger eased a bit, and Su Yu, sensing the opportunity, took advantage. He opened his arms and pulled her into an embrace.

As her soft, fragrant form pressed against him, Su Yu felt a wave of warmth. He held her tightly, whispering by her ear, “Sister, I’ve missed you so much.”

Su Yu did not attempt to hide his reliance on and longing for Zhang Lexuan. She was one of the only two people in his life he could completely let his guard down around.

If even Zhang Lexuan couldn’t be trusted, there was no one else in the world Su Yu could rely on.

Before others, Su Yu always appeared calm and composed. Even when he lost control, it was often calculated or an act. But in front of Zhang Lexuan, he never masked his emotions, even showing his childish side.

In her presence, he could truly relax.

Feeling his warm breath and hearing his heartfelt whisper, Zhang Lexuan trembled slightly, her heart softening. She couldn’t help but wrap her arms around his waist, burying herself in his embrace.

“Xiao Yu…”

Zhang Lexuan murmured, holding Su Yu close. Whatever lingering grievances she had dissolved completely.

After a moment, Zhang Lexuan looked up. She was nearly 1.8 meters tall, but Su Yu, now taller than her, stood at over 1.8 meters himself.

It was then that she realized the boy she had once known had grown more mature than she’d imagined.

Once upon a time, it was Su Yu who sought refuge in her arms. Now, she was the one nestled in his.

“It’s been so long. You’ve grown up,” Zhang Lexuan said, gazing at his handsome face, which still carried traces of youthful innocence. Her eyes softened with a growing tenderness.

Just as Su Yu’s feelings for her were layered and intricate, so were hers for him. She saw him as both a younger brother to cherish and someone she deeply loved.

The boy she had watched grow up was the one she had chosen to give her heart to.

As she gazed at Su Yu, memories of their past and the promises she had made surfaced. Zhang Lexuan had long considered herself Su Yu’s woman—his wife in spirit. As long as Su Yu didn’t reject her, she was willing to be his for life: to care for him, serve him, and even bear his children.

At this moment, as she looked at the more mature Su Yu, her heart swelled with a mix of joy, comfort, and nostalgia.

Years ago, when she first met him, he had been just a little boy.

Twelve years had passed in the blink of an eye, and he had transformed into a true man.

“Hehe, of course, I need to grow up quickly—I still want to marry you, Sister Xuan,” Su Yu said with a cheeky grin, revealing his bright white teeth.

There was no hiding his ambitious intentions.

He liked Zhang Lexuan, so what?

He loved gentle, caring elder sisters like her—is that so wrong?

He didn’t smoke, didn’t drink; he just had a thing for big sisters.

Who could fault him for that?

Su Yu appeared completely justified in his stance.

Zhang Lexuan burst into laughter, her radiant smile seeming to outshine the moon in the sky.

“Sister Xuan, you’re so beautiful,” Su Yu sincerely complimented her.

To him, Zhang Lexuan fit perfectly into his ideal of beauty.

Although she wasn’t as stunningly divine as Gu Yuena or the Snow Empress, her beauty was authentic and heartwarming.

To Su Yu, she was his goddess—elegant demeanor, gentle charm, a graceful figure, long legs, and silky black hair. Zhang Lexuan checked every box.

He couldn’t think of a single reason not to like her.

“Don’t joke around with me, or I might just take you seriously,” Zhang Lexuan said with a soft sigh, reaching out to touch Su Yu’s face.

Her heart felt as sweet as honey hearing Su Yu’s words, but she couldn’t help worrying that they were just playful comments born of his youth.

“I’m not joking. I truly want to marry you, Sister Xuan,” Su Yu said earnestly.

Zhang Lexuan rolled her eyes gracefully and replied, “Young hearts are unpredictable. What do you know about love?

When you’ve grown up and still feel the same way, then I’ll marry you.

For now, don’t say things that might make me misunderstand. I’m not made of stone—I can get hurt too.”

Her voice was gentle, but her seriousness was evident.

In her eyes, Su Yu was only twelve. Even though he claimed to like her now and wanted to marry her, she believed that once he matured and truly understood love, he might no longer think this way.

She didn’t want to hold onto hope only to face disappointment in the end.

While she could accept any outcome, if Su Yu gave her too much hope, she wasn’t sure she could handle the heartbreak when it shattered.

“My feelings will never change. Why doesn’t Sister Xuan believe me?

Aren’t I mature enough for you?”

Su Yu leaned closer, pressing his forehead against hers as he asked, unwilling to accept her doubt.

“If you were truly mature, you wouldn’t even ask that question,” Zhang Lexuan chuckled, looking at him affectionately as she gently ruffled his hair.

Su Yu was speechless.

He could tell that Zhang Lexuan liked him, but she still saw him as a boy who hadn’t grown up yet.

Even though he was already taller than her, in her heart, he was still not fully mature.

Perhaps this was the bias that came with age—he was only twelve, so people instinctively thought of him as immature.

But heaven knew he was mature enough, even more stable than Zhang Lexuan herself at times.

“Sister Xuan, don’t you trust me at all? How many kids my age have my kind of ability?”

Su Yu retorted.

“Ability is one thing, life experience is another. Give it a few more years,” Zhang Lexuan replied.

“You’re only twelve. Even if I agreed now, you couldn’t marry me. But don’t worry—I’ll wait for you.”

“By the way, about Nannan… do you like her?”

Zhang Lexuan asked.

“Sister Nannan?” Su Yu paused, then shook his head.

“No, at least not for now.”

“I think Nannan likes you. She’s a good girl, with a kind heart,” Zhang Lexuan said, recalling Jiang Nannan’s behavior.

“Is that so?”

“Well, I never thought about it that way. I only see her as an older sister,” Su Yu replied.

“An older sister? I’d say she’s a beloved older sister. You seemed pretty happy hugging her,” Zhang Lexuan teased, mimicking his tone, “Nannan Sis, you smell so nice~”

“Uh…”

Su Yu hesitated before explaining, “That was just to distract her because I sense you nearby.”

“So, it was intentional?”

Zhang Lexuan laughed.

“Just the truth,” Su Yu replied.

“Oh?” Zhang Lexuan smirked.

“Then what about the other girl who entered your room?”

“How do you know about that?”

As soon as he said it, Su Yu realized he had slipped up.

Zhang Lexuan pinched his face lightly and said, “Of course, I saw it.

Ever since Nannan left you that note, I’ve been keeping an eye on your door. I saw that girl go in—and you even closed the door behind her.

She’s quite pretty too. So, what’s your relationship with her?”

With the truth already exposed, Su Yu had no choice but to admit, “She’s my girlfriend. Her name is Meng Hongchen.”

“Oh, you’ve got yourself a girlfriend now. Impressive.”

Zhang Lexuan teased.

“Is she from the Hongchen family?”

“Yes, she’s the granddaughter of Jing Hongchen, the master of Illustrious Virtue Hall,” Su Yu said truthfully.

Zhang Lexuan froze, surprised that Su Yu had managed to win over the granddaughter of such a prominent figure.

After staring at him for a moment, she sighed, “Didn’t expect you to be so capable.”

Su Yu gave an awkward laugh, sneaking a glance at her expression.

“Sister Xuan, you’re not mad, are you?” he asked tentatively.

“Mad about what?”

Zhang Lexuan looked puzzled.

“About me having a girlfriend,” Su Yu explained.

Zhang Lexuan chuckled.

“Xiao Yu, you underestimate your sister. I wouldn’t get mad about that. I’ll always wish you happiness.

As long as you’re happy, I’m happy too.”

“Sister Xuan!”

Feeling touched, Su Yu hurriedly promised, “Don’t worry. I’ll keep my word. I won’t let you down—I’ll marry you.”

“So, does that mean you’ll let her down instead?”

Zhang Lexuan asked.

“Xiao Yu, it doesn’t matter who you like—I won’t be mad. But if you abandon someone, then I’ll truly be upset.”