Chapter 104: Ye Lingling, a Snow Lotus on High Mountains, Can I Be Your Support?_1
The scene had become awkward.
Yu Tianheng and his four companions lay in a pool of blood, their skin torn and flesh gaping with severe injuries.
Qin Ming urged Ye Lingling, only to be coldly rejected.
The young girl's beautiful eyes didn't look anywhere else, fixated solely on Luo Yu.
Xiaowu and the Zhu Zhuqing Sisters' gaze suddenly sharpened, and even the sexy matron A Wu narrowed her eyes. All the women were on alert as they watched Ye Lingling.
This spectacle ignited the audience's gossiping flames.
Two young spectators began a heated discussion.
"Hiss!"
"That beauty's gaze, I know it all too well."
A bystander asked, "Does your girlfriend look at you like that?"
"Of course not, the goddess I'm pursuing looks at other men like that."
"Tsk, why bother chasing her then? You've got no chance. Brother, tell me you're not a simp."
"Heh, who told you I'm only chasing one goddess at a time?"
"Holy shit, bro, you're like a war wolf! My bad, my bad."
"Admit your superiority, you should look up to our ancestor of flirtation. The goddesses I know can't even compare to any random girl picked from his side. I'm just jealous."
"Stop being sour. Not to mention anything else, we can't catch up to their strength in this lifetime. Have you forgotten how arrogant and badass the Imperial Fighting Team was before?"
"Weren't they all done in by a single strike?"
Similar discussions continued among the crowd, all expressing amazement at Luo Yu.
Despite pondering for half a day, tens of thousands of people couldn't fathom how Luo Yu had managed to subdue two women from the Imperial Fighting Team without even fighting.
Could it be because of a Diao Chan hanging from his waist?
Not just the audience was baffled; Luo Yu himself was perplexed.
He genuinely didn't know why the elegantly cold and beautiful young girl kept staring at him.
Could it be she saw through his disguise and discovered his astonishingly handsome face?
The beautiful matrons stood to the side, very cautiously observing Ye Lingling.
Zhao Wuji and Flander were somewhat dumbfounded.
They had long noticed something odd about the two girls from the Imperial Fighting Team; was Luo Yu's charm really that great?
Qin Ming suddenly wanted to cry.
I'm the teacher! I'm the teacher here!!
Shouldn't they all listen to me? What's happening?
But he really didn't dare to scold Ye Lingling.
Because the girl's Martial Soul and talent were just too strong.
The Nine-heart Asiatic Apple Martial Soul was unique, the world's number one in healing ability.
No matter how many Soul Rings were added, there would only be one ability: mass healing.
Any team with Ye Lingling, as long as her Soul Power wasn't exhausted, the others would be as unkillable as cockroaches.
In terms of boosting ability, Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda was number one in the world.
When it comes to healing abilities, the world's number one could only be Ye Lingling's Nine-heart Asiatic Apple.
Moreover, for the Tiandou Empire, Ye Lingling's Nine-heart Asiatic Apple was far more precious than Yu Tianheng's Blue Electric Overlord Dragon, maybe even dozens of times more so.
Because no matter how strong Yu Tianheng was, he was ultimately just one person.
If one day Ye Lingling became a Titled Douluo and then paired with a sufficiently strong high-level Soul Master army, how frightening would that be?
The army could totally adopt a reckless fighting style, trading injury for injury, without considering casualties, as long as the Nine-heart Asiatic Apple's Soul Power didn't fade and the people enveloped by the Soul Light wanted to die, they would find it difficult.
Such heaven-defying healing effects shouldn't actually exist in the world, hence the Nine-heart Asiatic Apple was subject to the constraints of the Heaven and Earth Laws, allowing only one to exist in the world at a time.
It's precisely because Qin Ming understood Ye Lingling's uniqueness that he didn't dare command her too aggressively or force her, instead opting to plead politely:
"Lingling, Tianheng and the others are about to go, please lend a hand and save them."
Ye Lingling still didn't take her eyes off Luo Yu, her cool voice stating, "Yanzi and I told Yu Tianheng earlier not to fight, but he insisted on fighting."
Qin Ming anxiously said, "Let's not talk about that now; look at how miserable he is now."
Ye Lingling's lips barely moved, "On the fighting stage, life and death are irrelevant. Isn't that what he said?"
"Yanzi and I told him not to fight, and he even said he'd settle accounts with us afterward."
Qin Ming was at a loss for words, cursing Yu Tianheng internally for being an idiot for offending Ye Lingling. Who would save you when the time comes!
Qin Ming offered a forced smile, "You are teammates, after all."
"We could also not be."
Ye Lingling turned her head, her watery eyes unrippled, calmly looking at Qin Ming.
In fact, Ye Lingling was only usually reserved and indifferent, not deigning to fight for the team leader position.
It didn't mean she truly respected Yu Tianheng.
Having lost her kin at a young age, her heart was lonely.
Yu Tianheng had strong talent, but she had never taken it to heart, always feeling it wasn't enough.
And Luo Yu's appearance had animated her proud, solitary heart.
The strongest support naturally had to match the strongest offensive Soul Master.
Moreover, Luo Yu's character was something she had experienced before.
The feelings he gave her were truly unique, an indescribable stir of emotions.
Seeing Ye Lingling so indifferent, Qin Ming was at his wit's end, his heart burning with anxiety.
If they didn't manage a rescue soon, those five idiots were done for.
By then, he would be to blame and would be finished.
What to do, what to do!!!
Qin Ming suddenly noticed the way Ye Lingling was looking at Luo Yu, and his face lit up with hope.
He walked up to Luo Yu and pleaded, "Could you please get Lingling to help save those five idiots? They provoked with their words, indeed they were wrong."
Flander and Zhao Wuji also felt a bit sorry for Qin Ming and came over, "Luo classmate, please do a good deed and help Qin Ming out, or he's going to be done for when he returns."
Luo Yu's mouth twitched, and he spread his hands helplessly, "Why are you all looking at me? It's the little beauty herself who's angry and doesn't want to save them, it's not like I instructed her!"
Qin Ming pleaded, "Say something to her, maybe then she'll be willing to help!"
"Hmm??" Luo Yu glared and said, "Have you lost your mind in your panic? I'm not at all familiar with this girl from your team. Why the hell would she listen to me for no good reason?"
"I think you can do it!" Qin Ming stopped looking at Ye Lingling and just gazed pitifully at Luo Yu.
Luo Yu, who was swayed more by soft persuasion than hard pressure, couldn't stand that pitiful look.
He cursed inwardly at Qin Ming for resorting to desperate measures.
With reluctance, he looked towards Ye Lingling with hesitation.
The girl had skin whiter than snow, her demeanor tranquil and cool, her aura like that of a snow lotus on a high mountain, just standing there quietly.
"That... Ye Lingling, right?"
"How about... you lend a hand... save them?"
After speaking, Luo Yu felt incredibly foolish.
They barely knew each other, why should she listen to him? Because he's good-looking?
"Okay."
Ye Lingling nodded gently without any hesitation.
"???"
Luo Yu was instantly dumbfounded, his face full of question marks.
"What... what's this situation?"
Xiaowu and the other girls with beautiful eyes stared intently, while Flander, Zhao Wuji, and Qin Ming had expressions that said they had expected this.
Ye Lingling had already turned around.
A flash of light in her hand, the fragrance unleashed, and the surroundings were instantly filled with lively energy.
A pink Nine-heart Asiatic Apple quietly appeared, made up of white and pink petals.
The Nine-heart Asiatic Apple was radiant, beautifully shaped, its scent refreshing and delightful.
Yellow, yellow, purple, three soul rings revolved around it.
The purple soul ring rose, unleashing a powerful vitality; five white petal silhouettes burst forth from within the Nine-heart Asiatic Apple, descending from the sky and landing upon the Imperial Fight Five.
The five, covered in wounds and still bleeding, were visibly healing at a pace visible to the naked eye.
Under the effect of the white light, the wounds miraculously began to heal, scabbing over and falling away.
The five, who had been at death's door, were like dead wood touched by spring, rapidly regaining their vitality.
"This... this soul skill, this Martial Soul, is just too freakish!"
The astonishing healing effect left everyone in shock.
Even Luo Yu was no exception, with admiration stirring in his heart.
"Nine-heart Asiatic Apple, living up to its reputation, it's like a cheat code."
After the healing was done, seeing the five rejuvenated, everyone was astounded, gazing at Ye Lingling in admiration— the quiet and reticent beauty was truly exceptional.
But Ye Lingling wasn't looking at them.
Her eyes reflected only one man.
She just stood there smartly, like an aloof snow lotus detached from the world.
Luo Yu felt a bit uneasy under the girl's steady gaze.
What was she up to?
Ye Lingling's calm eyes twinkled, and she parted her lips to speak, her voice seemingly timid or perhaps uncertain.
"That... do you still need a support...?"
Seeing Luo Yu's astonishment, she quickly added in a soft voice:
"Don't reject me just yet."
"Actually... I'm a great support..."