Douluo: Danheng just want to avoid trouble, Gu Yuena Pursues.

To maintain his peaceful life, Dan Heng compromised and agreed to a fake marriage with Gu Yuena.

Upon returning to the library and sharing the news, the head librarian immediately ordered the library to close. All staff members were assigned to prepare for Dan Heng's wedding.

"???" Dan Heng instantly smelled a conspiracy.

Especially when he saw Gu Yuena handing the librarian a large sum of money.

Wait… so they had come prepared for this?

While others were busy preparing their wedding residence, Gu Yuena winked at Dan Heng. "From today onward, we are husband and wife!"

"..." Dan Heng's lips twitched. He couldn't shake the feeling that he had just walked into a trap.

Dan Heng's home was located on the outskirts of the small town, a secluded farmhouse with a vegetable garden in front. Inside, there was only a sitting room and a bedroom.

Since the courtyard was small, it was quick to clean up. Within a short time, the place had been decorated like a proper wedding house, thanks to the efforts of over a dozen people.

They had even prepared red carpets, red silk, and other wedding decorations in advance.

A full band was playing celebratory music.

"???" Dan Heng stood there, dumbfounded.

As he glanced at the fairy-like Gu Yuena beside him, he wondered—would his peaceful life really remain intact?

By then, a crowd had gathered to watch.

Most of them were women, and upon hearing that Dan Heng was getting married, they looked heartbroken. Then, they furiously demanded to know who the bride was.

But the moment they saw Gu Yuena, they all fell silent.

The lively wedding celebrations continued into the night.

Guests gradually left one after another.

In the end, only Dan Heng and Gu Yuena remained in the bridal chamber.

Dan Heng had been forced into a ceremonial robe by the librarian and others, making him feel uncomfortable.

He looked at the delicate figure sitting on the bed, draped in a red bridal veil.

If he still didn't realize he had been tricked, he'd be an absolute fool.

"You…" Dan Heng wanted to say something but hesitated.

There was only one wooden bed in the room. For a single person, it was spacious. But for two… they would inevitably be touching.

Gu Yuena, despite wearing a red veil, could see clearly.

Although she was still in a weakened state, she wasn't a fragile woman incapable of fighting—she still had the strength of a Soul Emperor.

"Husband…? Do you have something to say to me?"

Gu Yuena's voice was sweet.

She was absolutely certain—Dan Heng was the one who had saved her from the gods.

If she could tie him to the soul beasts' cause, then they would finally have a chance to strike back against the divine realm.

Dan Heng frowned slightly. "Our marriage is fake. There's no need for such terms."

"Fake? What do you mean by 'fake'?"

Gu Yuena's voice carried a hint of confusion.

"???" Dan Heng's eyes flickered with surprise as he looked at her.

"You said we were only pretending to be married."

Dan Heng explained.

Gu Yuena shook her head, a teasing smile in her voice. "No, it's not fake. A matchmaker's word, witnessed by friends and family—how could we be a fake couple?"

"!!!"

Dan Heng rubbed his forehead. It was clear—she had gone back on her word. Now she was determined to make this real.

Dan Heng sighed. It was too late to change anything now. He had already boarded Gu Yuena's ship, and there was no getting off. If he were to divorce her now, it would only make things messier.

He hated trouble. Instead of resisting, it was easier to just go along with things.

Hearing his sigh, Gu Yuena's lips curled into a satisfied smile beneath the red veil.

Even though she had only been openly interacting with Dan Heng for a day, she had actually been watching him for three years in secret.

Every little detail of his life, his every habit, had gradually taken up space in her heart.

This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision based on attraction. It wasn't a scheme to seduce him.

This was a long-planned act of devotion.

Dan Heng walked up to her and lifted the red veil, revealing her breathtakingly beautiful face. His tone was calm as he said, "Eat something."

"I'm not hungry…" Gu Yuena shook her head, smiling as she gazed at him.

Dan Heng nodded, then turned his eyes to the narrow bed.

"I should—"

"At this time, you should be sleeping," Gu Yuena interrupted.

"???"

Dan Heng looked at her in surprise.

Gu Yuena's face was tinged with a light blush as she glanced at the small wooden bed.

Since they were already husband and wife, something was bound to happen, right?

She had already anticipated this moment, thinking she was mentally prepared. But the thought of Dan Heng still made her heart race, and her throat felt dry.

"I'll sleep in the guest room," Dan Heng said, reaching for his pillow.

Gu Yuena suddenly grabbed his wrist, her large, watery eyes looking up at him as she murmured, "N-No need. We're married, so we should sleep together…"

"Are you sure?" Dan Heng asked.

Gu Yuena lowered her eyes and gave a soft "Mhm."

Dan Heng glanced at her before setting his pillow back down. Then, he started taking off his outer robe.

"!!!"

"What are you doing?!"

Gu Yuena looked at him in shock, her face instantly turning crimson.

"Sleeping," Dan Heng replied.

"Oh… oh!"

Gu Yuena took a deep breath as she watched him remove his outerwear, her face growing even redder.

She bit her lip, hesitating.

Since she had already married him and planned to rely on his power in the future, this moment was inevitable.

So there was nothing to hesitate about… right?

Gu Yuena steeled herself, just about to undo the buttons on her clothes, when she saw Dan Heng climb into bed, pull up the covers, and immediately fall asleep—without any further thoughts.

"???"

Gu Yuena's eyes welled up slightly.

Her nervousness turned into disappointment, then frustration.

This dense fool!

—

The next morning, Dan Heng did not take the leave the librarian had offered. He left early as usual.

Gu Yuena sat alone in the bridal chamber, a mysterious smile on her lips.

She tidied up the room, but soon, a shadow appeared at the door.

Di Tian stood there, his expression conflicted as he watched his master cleaning like an ordinary housewife.

He couldn't believe it.

The Lord of the Soul Beasts… doing something like this?

Gu Yuena's expression instantly turned serious—she would never lose her dignity in front of a subordinate.

"This man once saved me from the gods," she said coldly. "If he can lead the soul beasts, then our people may have a chance to reclaim our former glory."

Di Tian's eyes flashed with understanding.

No wonder she had humbled herself like this—it was all to borrow that man's strength.

In reality, their relationship must be terrible, right?

After all, that man had humiliated their Lord by making her do something only human women did.

Gu Yuena continued, "Based on my observations, his life is far too uneventful. If no one pushes him, he'll never be willing to fight for the soul beasts."

"So from now on, we'll have to make him more ambitious! We'll start with the Douluo Continent… and rise to dominance!"

(End of Chapter)