Douluo: Danheng just want to avoid trouble, Gu Yuena Pursues.-Chapter 248: The Innocent Sea Witch

It was a scantily-clad young girl, standing brightly in the center.

Her figure was graceful, with beautiful curves extending all the way down to her waist. She wore a small black top that didn't even cover her navel. Below were a pair of long, fair legs—so fair they were dazzling.

Her stunning beauty was breathtaking. Her sky-blue eyes looked less like the ocean and more like the heavens. A faint smile always hung at the corners of her mouth.

She had an exotic charm that made it no surprise both male and female students had gathered to gawk.

Liu Erlong gave her a once-over.

"You... who are you? What are you doing at our Blue Tyrant Academy?"

The girl—actually the Sea Witch, who had come under orders to gather intelligence—smiled sweetly and said, "I'm here to look for a job! Sis, I'm really good at stuff!"

Liu Erlong looked at the innocent and radiant expression on the Sea Witch's face and couldn't help but smile.

"Really good? What kind of things can you do?"

She asked with a smile.

The Sea Witch rested her chin on her hand, thought for a moment, then said, "I can play the flute! It sounds really pretty!"

Liu Erlong shook her head slightly and pointed at the plaque of Blue Tyrant Academy.

"We're a soul master academy, not a music conservatory. If you want to be a music teacher, you should try applying to Yuexuan."

"Huh?" The Sea Witch blinked in confusion.

She had always lived on Sea God Island and knew little about the outside world.

At that moment, Dan Heng saw the now-cleared entrance and tried to walk past.

But he was immediately spotted by the Sea Witch.

She pointed at him and asked, "Sis, is that big brother working at your academy too?"

"Yes."

Seeing Dan Heng, Liu Erlong immediately brightened. She stepped forward and hugged him, smiling as she asked:

"Mr. Dan Heng, did you finish everything yesterday?"

"..."

Dan Heng's mouth twitched slightly. Liu Erlong probably didn't know what he and Gu Yuena had really been "busy" with.

"Yeah. Teacher Gu is taking a long vacation."

Liu Erlong sighed, "That's such a shame..."

Gu Yuena was the soul of Blue Tyrant Academy. Under her guidance, the Blue Tyrant battle team had grown ever stronger.

"Without Teacher Gu, I really don't know how I'm going to keep those kids training as hard as they have been."

She shook her head slightly, her gaze expectant as she looked at Dan Heng.

Hoping he would take over Gu Yuena's role.

But Dan Heng had no intention of doing that. He was just about to say goodbye and leave.

Moreover, ever since he arrived, the Sea Witch's big eyes had been fixed on him, making him feel a bit uncomfortable.

The Sea Witch muttered, "Such a handsome big brother!"

"..." Dan Heng's expression didn't change in the slightest—he upheld the highest standards of male decorum.

He immediately took his leave, walking away quickly.

Afraid she might cling to him.

"Sis, sis, what does that big brother do at the academy?" the Sea Witch asked curiously.

Liu Erlong replied, "He's a librarian..."

"Then I want to be a librarian too!"

The Sea Witch said excitedly.

After all, her goal was just to gather intelligence, and her instincts told her that sticking close to Dan Heng would absolutely get her what she needed!

Don't ask why—just chalk it up to a woman's intuition!

Liu Erlong facepalmed and muttered to herself: Mr. Dan Heng's charm is really something else...

If only he were actually a playboy...

"I'm afraid that's not possible. We already have enough librarians, and teaching staff need certain qualifications. Are you a soul master?"

Liu Erlong asked casually, trying to brush her off.

The Sea Witch nodded seriously. "Yes, yes! I'm a Titled Douluo!"

"A Titled Douluo, huh? That's still not enough—huh? What did you say? Titled Douluo?!"

Liu Erlong's face changed instantly, nearly biting her tongue.

Titled Douluos—what, were they handing them out like cabbage at a market?

Gu Yuena had just left, and now she suddenly had another Titled Douluo walk in?

If this Sea Witch wasn't an idiot, then she'd just stumbled on a gold mine!

"Let me ask, do you really know what a Titled Douluo is?" Liu Erlong asked suspiciously.

The Sea Witch nodded. "Of course I do! Sis, look—"

She pointed to the ground, and in the next second, rings of soul power rose beneath her feet.

Two yellow soul rings appeared first, followed by two purple ones...

When all nine soul rings were visible, Liu Erlong's jaw nearly hit the floor.

She began to wonder if she was dreaming.

Had she really just picked up such an incredible bargain?

A naïve, sweet Titled Douluo?!

Liu Erlong immediately grabbed her, smiled brightly, and nodded hard: "Great! Save the spectacle for later! Of course you can be a teacher here. Come, let's get you registered..."

Afraid the Sea Witch might bolt, she pulled her into Blue Tyrant Academy.

Fortunately, there weren't many people at the gate—otherwise it would've caused an uproar!

A Titled Douluo at Blue Tyrant Academy!

Other than the Spirit Hall, what other academy could boast that?

...

What the Sea Witch had done at the gate quickly reached Bo Saixi's ears.

In a private room, Sea Dragon Douluo spoke with an odd expression as he recounted her situation.

"...High Priest, we really shouldn't be placing our hopes on the Sea Witch, she..."

He trailed off, unsure how to phrase it.

Bo Saixi shook her head and said calmly:

"No need to concern yourself with her. Let her be. I doubt Liu Erlong will be able to gather any real information anyway. Letting her stay at Blue Tyrant Academy might actually yield some unexpected results... though the chances are slim."

Sea Dragon Douluo was slightly taken aback and glanced at Bo Saixi in surprise.

She clearly meant to indulge the Sea Witch.

As if giving her a vacation under the guise of a mission!

Even though none of them truly believed the Sea Witch was capable of much.

But this preferential treatment from a "higher-up"... it really made one envious!

"Yes... High Priest. I've already contacted the Heaven Dou imperial family on behalf of Sea God Island."

Sea Dragon Douluo continued reporting on his mission.

Bo Saixi grew serious, completely putting the Sea Witch out of her mind.

She was just an innocent and cheerful young girl—not someone Bo Saixi had any expectations for.

...

Dan Heng returned to the library.

Today, Qian Daoliu didn't show up.

He hadn't rested long when a slender figure appeared at the entrance.

The Sea Witch suddenly showed up, eyes locked on her target, walking straight toward Dan Heng.

"Hmm?" Dan Heng was slightly taken aback.

Wait, he hadn't even spoken much to her—how'd she track him down?

The Sea Witch, oblivious to Dan Heng's exasperation, placed her hands behind her back and flashed a radiant, toothy smile.

"Big brother, I'm the Sea Witch. From now on, we'll be working together!"

"..."

Dan Heng nodded slightly, puzzled by her intentions.

The Sea Witch glanced around. Seeing that no one was approaching, she raised a hand to her mouth and "secretly" whispered:

"Big brother, I'll tell you a secret. I'm actually one of the Holy Pillar Guardians of Sea God Island!"

"..." Dan Heng's face twitched.

That's one secret he really didn't want to know!

Why would she reveal that right off the bat?

"Don't tell anyone, okay? High Priest Sister told me to keep it secret!" she said with a giggle.

Dan Heng no longer knew what kind of expression he should make.

He had way too many sarcastic thoughts building up!

Suddenly, the Sea Witch's expression turned serious. She said, "I know—you must be really strong!"

"???" Dan Heng was startled.

Could it be that this Sea Witch had some kind of power to see through disguises?

It turned out she could even see through his strength?

You must understand, even a God King wouldn't be able to detect his true aura!

The Sea Witch said proudly, "Big brother is so handsome, and when I get close, I feel a sense of familiarity—it must mean you're not ordinary! Besides, I have this feeling that if I stick with you, I'll find information about Lord Sea God!"

"..." The corners of Dan Heng's mouth twitched. He really didn't know what to say anymore.

It seemed this was another mess stirred up by Poseidon.

Next time Poseidon comes back, once he collects what the Goddess of Life sent, he should be kicked out.

Dan Heng silently made up his mind.

The Sea Witch leaned on the service counter, full of expectation on her face, and continued, "Big brother, you must know something, right? Can you tell me?"

Dan Heng slightly shook his head. "I don't know..."

The Sea Witch puffed up her cheeks, clearly finding this hard to accept.

How could that be?

Was her intuition actually wrong?

Dan Heng nodded slightly and continued, "If there's nothing else, I have to get back to work. And you probably have things you need to do too."

The two of them fell into silence.

Seeing that the Sea Witch didn't press further, Dan Heng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At least she wasn't a total nuisance.

The Sea Witch blinked several times, looking over at Dan Heng repeatedly, but she never said anything.

Dan Heng had already clearly rejected her; she couldn't just keep pestering him, could she?

After all, the Sea Witch was still thin-skinned.

But even so, she was reluctant to just walk away like that.

It wasn't because she was infatuated with Dan Heng—it was that strange intuition telling her that he was very likely connected to Lord Sea God's information!

She pouted slightly, lost in her thoughts.

Before long—

Another graceful figure walked in through the door.

Dan Heng heard footsteps and looked up.

It was Tang Yuehua...

He suddenly remembered: yesterday, he had been so entangled with Gu Yuena that he completely forgot to meet her as promised!

Tang Yuehua walked up and was stunned to see the Sea Witch.

Someone with looks and presence like hers couldn't possibly be just some ordinary girl, and yet she was here, right next to Dan Heng?

"Mr. Dan Heng? You... you really are popular," Tang Yuehua said, her tone tinged with a trace of grievance.

He had missed their meeting yesterday, and now here was another stunning woman by his side. Of course, she'd assume this was the reason.

The Sea Witch looked at Tang Yuehua with a bright smile. "Sister, you're so pretty too! You remind me of our big... sister!"

Tang Yuehua slightly frowned—was this... a provocation?

"Big sister"? Was she implying Tang Yuehua was older?

Was she subtly mocking her, suggesting that she lacked the charm to win Dan Heng's favor?

Tang Yuehua's lips curled into a slight smile. "Such a pretty and sweet girl—surely many are chasing after you. Where are you from, little sister?"

The Sea Witch giggled naively and said, "I can't tell you, sister."

Feeling a bit embarrassed, she added, "Really can't. Our big... sister said not to."

Tang Yuehua glanced at her in surprise.

She still called her "sister," and her tone carried no hostility at all?

What was going on?

She looked at Dan Heng, puzzled.

Dan Heng apologized, "Yesterday, something unexpected came up. I'm sorry I didn't make it."

Tang Yuehua felt a little relieved—at least it meant he wasn't deliberately distancing himself from them.

The Sea Witch tilted her head and added, "Big brother, not keeping promises is a bad habit, you know."

Tang Yuehua grew more confused. This girl didn't seem like one of the countless fangirls chasing Dan Heng.

She seemed more like... an innocent younger sister?

Turning back to Dan Heng, Tang Yuehua smiled. "Mr. Dan Heng, do you have time today? The surprise we prepared is still waiting for you."

Dan Heng thought for a moment, then nodded. "All right."

Tang Yuehua's smile brightened. "I'll wait for you in the academy then."

Dan Heng casually responded with an "Mm."

He wasn't particularly interested in the so-called surprise.

Honestly, he didn't have much going on at the moment—he was just waiting to have a baby with Gu Yuena.

The Sea Witch blinked and asked, "Pretty sister, can I come too? I won't be any trouble!"

Tang Yuehua was caught off guard by the question. This girl was really too innocent and cheerful! She quickly smiled and said, "Of course you can."

"Thank you! Pretty sister!" the Sea Witch said happily, giving her a hug.

"Shall we take a stroll together?" Tang Yuehua became even more curious about the girl's identity and extended the invitation.

The Sea Witch agreed right away.

The two girls left together.

Finally giving Dan Heng some peace and quiet.

...

Tang Yuehua and the Sea Witch strolled around the academy.

The Sea Witch, mentally still like a delicate flower, was easily led in circles by Tang Yuehua's gentle guidance.

Soon, she regarded Tang Yuehua as a confidant.

In just a few words, Tang Yuehua had guessed her identity.

"...So Sea God Island sent someone because of that divine miracle? If we can form an alliance with Sea God Island, maybe the Clear Sky Sect really could take revenge on Spirit Hall..."

A thought stirred in Tang Yuehua's heart.

This might be a better way forward!

If this worked out, the strategy she had pushed Tang Xiao to consider might not be needed at all!

"Sister, why did you stop talking?" the Sea Witch asked curiously.

Tang Yuehua came back to herself, and her attitude toward the Sea Witch became even warmer. She smiled and asked, "Little sister, what do you think of Mr. Dan Heng?"

The Sea Witch hesitated, her eyes flickering with thought.

She made no attempt to hide her emotions.

Her face turned slightly red, and she said with a smile, "Big brother is very handsome, and very mysterious. I feel like I'll definitely discover something important about him!"

"Is it because you want to prove yourself?" Tang Yuehua asked insightfully, sensing a hidden emotion in the Sea Witch.

The Sea Witch pouted slightly and nodded. "I... I want to prove I'm not a child. Everyone thinks I'm useless, but this time... I'm going to prove them wrong!"

Tang Yuehua took her hand and nodded. "I believe in you, little sister. You'll prove yourself—and Mr. Dan Heng won't disappoint you."

The Sea Witch immediately hugged Tang Yuehua, sobbing softly:"Sister, you're so kind..."

(End of Chapter.)