r18novel Chapter 49 The Storm Rises Again, the Rankings Reappear!
Chapter 49 The Storm Rises Again, the Rankings Reappear!
Chapter 49 The Storm Rises Again, the Rankings Reappear!
Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, a whole month has passed since the "Top Ten Combat Power Ranking" that shocked the world.
Tiandou City remains as prosperous as ever.
In this capital city where every inch of land is precious, Liu Ying's "Firefly Glimmer" dessert shop has risen to prominence in just a few months, becoming the most sought-after spot for taking photos among the aristocratic circles of the entire Tian Dou City.
Afternoon sunlight streamed into the shop through the clear floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the air with the rich aroma of freshly baked cakes and the fragrance of black tea.
The interior decoration is not luxurious, but it exudes a warm and healing pastoral atmosphere. The light green wallpaper and the natural wood tables and chairs reveal the owner's ingenuity in every detail.
"Ring ring—"
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The wind chimes at the door rang out with a crisp, melodious sound. The shop door was pushed open, and the once noisy shop fell silent for a moment, followed by even more suppressed yet excited whispers.
"Look, it's Princess Xueke!"
"And His Highness the Crown Prince! Good heavens, His Highness the Crown Prince has come too!"
Two people walked in through the door. The girl in front wore a pale yellow court dress with delicate silver thread embroidery on the hem, which swayed gently with her steps.
She was beautiful and delicate, with fair skin like snow. Her bright eyes revealed a touch of innocence and pride, and she was none other than Princess Xue Ke, the apple of the eye of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
Behind her, a young man dressed in simple white clothes slowly walked in.
He had a handsome face, a refined and gentle demeanor, and a smile that always graced his lips. Every gesture he made exuded royal elegance.
This is Xue Qinghe, the current crown prince of the Tiandou Empire.
"Phew—finally, Yuexuan's etiquette class is over! I'm exhausted!"
Xue Ke let out a long sigh of relief, completely disregarding her image, and walked straight to a reserved seat by the window. She called out to the figure behind the counter, "Pastry Chef Sister! I'd like a signature acorn cake and a Frappuccino with double sugar! Brother, what would you like?"
Xue Qinghe shook his head helplessly, looking at his younger sister with doting eyes, then gently looked at the counter: "A cup of tea will do, thank you."
Behind the counter, a silver-haired girl wearing a pale yellow apron turned around.
She wore no makeup, yet she was breathtakingly beautiful.
It was a kind of ethereal, otherworldly coolness, yet a gentle warmth lurked in the depths of his eyes.
Her long, silver hair was casually tied back, with a few strands falling beside her ears, adding to her gentle beauty.
It was a firefly.
This peaceful life brought her unprecedented satisfaction.
"Okay, please wait a moment." Liu Ying's voice was soft and sweet, like a clear spring in the mountains.
She skillfully cut a piece of golden, soft cake, drizzled it with special jam, and served it to Xueke.
"Wow! This is the taste!" Xue Ke couldn't wait to scoop a spoonful and put it in her mouth, her eyes squinting happily.
"Pastry chef, your skills are even better than the royal chefs in the palace! What will we do if we can't eat your food anymore?"
Liu Ying smiled slightly and wiped the tray in her hands: "You can come anytime, as long as the princess is willing."
Xue Qinghe picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and then gazed thoughtfully at Liu Ying.
As someone who had been lying low for many years, Qian Renxue's intuition told her that this girl named Liu Ying was not simple.
That kind of composure ingrained in one's bones is something that ordinary people can never possess.
But no matter how she investigated, there was nothing unusual about the other party except for a faint fluctuation of soul power.
"Perhaps I'm just overthinking it," Xue Qinghe thought to himself, enjoying this rare moment of peace.
Inside the shop, the other noble ladies and gentlemen were also whispering among themselves.
"Hey, do you guys think that canopy in the sky will reappear?"
"Who knows? That Sam last time was terrifying; I had nightmares for days."
"But that firefly—I mean, that driver, is really pitiful."
"Shh! Don't mention that name. Even though it's the same name, our boss is so gentle, how could she possibly be that killing machine?"
Just as everyone was discussing the matter, a sudden change occurred.
The once cloudless sky suddenly began to ripple with golden waves.
It is gentle, sacred, and possesses a dreamlike quality that is captivating and enchanting.
"Buzz"1
A melodious celestial melody seemed to descend from the heavens, resounding in everyone's ears.
"Look! The sky! The sky is moving again!"
The noblemen in the store exclaimed in surprise. Xue Ke even forgot to eat her cake and hurriedly ran to the French windows to look up.
Xue Qinghe also put down his teacup, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
Liu Ying stopped what she was doing and looked up out the window.
For some reason, this time the sky did not bring her that oppressive feeling of palpitations; instead, she felt a faint sense of anticipation.
Above the sky, golden clouds surged, and countless pink petal phantoms drifted down from the air, as if a grand rain of flowers had enveloped the entire Douluo Star.
Immediately afterwards, lines of text flowing with iridescent light slowly emerged from the golden mist.
A beautiful woman dwells in the world, peerless and independent.
One glance could topple a city; a second glance could topple a nation.
The moment these few lines of poetry appeared, the entire Douluo Continent's style instantly changed from "hot-blooded fantasy" to "beautiful romance".
The Spirit Hall, the Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong leaned lazily against the papal chair, gazing at the poems displayed on the celestial screen, a slight smile playing on her lips: "This time, I will definitely be on the list, and no one can stop me!"
Tian Dou City, Blue Tyrant Academy.
Liu Erlong angrily crushed the teacup in her hand: "I'd like to see who dares to stand in front of me!"
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the text on the celestial screen finally froze, transforming into several huge, gold-plated characters: 【Douluo Star - Top Ten Goddesses Ranking】
[The inventory review has officially begun!]
boom-!!!
If the previous Martial Soul Ranking made the strong men's blood boil, then this "Goddess Ranking" instantly ignited the passion and competitive spirit of all women on the entire Douluo Star!
Whether you are a high-ranking empress, a proud daughter of a sect, or a school beauty, no woman is indifferent to her appearance.
"A ranking of goddesses?!"
Inside the dessert shop, Xue Ke's eyes instantly lit up like two light bulbs. She excitedly grabbed Xue Qinghe's arm and shook it: "Royal brother! Royal brother, did you see that! It's the Goddess Ranking! Do you think—do you think I might be on it?"
She hurriedly pulled a small mirror from her bag, nervously adjusting her bangs and collar, muttering to herself, "Oh dear, I should have worn that pink dress today. Is this makeup too light?"
Not only Xueke, but all the noble ladies in the store were in an uproar.
"Oh my god! It's ranked by looks!"
"Quick, quick, help me check if my lipstick has smudged!"
"Hmph, I am the daughter of an earl, naturally beautiful, I'm sure I'll make the list!"
"You? Give me a break. I think the goddess of our Heavenly Dou City belongs to Miss Dugu Yan!"
"Nonsense, Miss Ye Lingling is clearly more beautiful!"
In an instant, the once elegant dessert shop was transformed into a large-scale beauty contest.
The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder and perfume.
As Xue Qinghe watched this scene, a subtle, strange glint flashed deep in his eyes.
"Goddess Ranking 1————"
He/She subconsciously touched his/her face.
Beneath the mask of this refined man lies a face of unparalleled beauty capable of eclipsing the heavens and earth.
"If I were to regain my female form, who else could claim the top spot but me?" Qian Renxue thought proudly.
As for Liuying, she simply stood quietly behind the counter, watching the frenzied crowd outside the window with clear eyes.
For her, appearance was nothing more than a shell; what she cared about more was whether she could continue to live peacefully in this world.
But what she didn't know was that her aloofness and indifference were seen as a stunning sight by others.
Just as everyone's expectations reached their peak, countless girls held their breath, and countless men eagerly awaited the moment.
The golden light in the sky suddenly contracted, transforming into a spotlight-like beam that projected into the void.
A line of elegant handwriting, accompanied by the melodious sound of wind chimes, slowly appeared.
[Douluo Star: Top Ten Goddesses Ranking]
【TOP 10—】
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