My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 522: Liliana?

At the edge of the blood pool, Leon and Athena stood side by side.

To maximize the absorption of the dragon's blood essence, Leon removed his upper clothes, revealing his well-defined, powerful physique.

Meanwhile, Athena had changed out of her red gown into a thinner one.

Her alluring curves became even more pronounced, and her long red hair, which had previously flowed freely, was now tied into a ponytail—enhancing the unique charm she radiated.

Fortunately, only Leon and the dragon ancestor were present. Had there been any other men, her enchanting appearance could easily have made them lose control.

"Be careful, both of you," the dragon ancestor said from behind, his tone grave. "The blood essence in this pool is incredibly potent and has existed for thousands of years. Absorb as much as you can, but don't overexert yourselves. If you do, it may backfire."

His gaze shifted to Athena standing beside Leon, then he added, "Especially you, Athena. The dragon's blood essence can greatly enhance your strength, but it comes with a cost. The lingering desires of the dead dragons may try to influence you. Stay vigilant."

The danger posed by the dragons' lingering desires was immense. It could influence Athena's personality—possibly even overwrite it entirely, turning her into someone else.

That was why he had to warn her so firmly. Athena wasn't just his beloved granddaughter—she was also the leader of the dragon race and the strongest dragon after him.

Losing her would be an unimaginable loss.

Athena turned to him, her expression serious.

"Don't worry, Ancestor. I'll be careful."

She clearly understood the risk. No matter how powerful she was, there was still a real chance she could be affected by the remnants of the dead dragons' desires.

The dragon ancestor let out a quiet breath and nodded with satisfaction.

"Then let's begin. Dive into the pool and head for its deepest part to absorb the essence."

At his words, Leon and Athena exchanged a glance, then nodded.

Leon inhaled deeply, steadied himself, and leapt in. A few seconds later, Athena followed.

Miranda, who had been silent until now, stepped forward and stood beside the dragon ancestor.

"Do you think there will be trouble?" She asked curiously.

The dragon ancestor paused, then slowly shook his head.

"I don't know if trouble will come... but I believe in both of them."

Miranda smiled softly at his response, saying nothing more.

...

The blood pool was massive—and incredibly deep. Its depth was estimated to be at least five hundred meters.

It was practically the size of a lake, but instead of water, it was filled entirely with blood.

Not just any blood, but the essence of powerful dragons that had fallen long ago.

One could only imagine how dark and terrifying it was beneath the surface—and Leon was experiencing it firsthand.

"So dark…" he muttered as he continued to dive deeper.

The power of the dragon blood essence was overwhelming.

His body felt as though it were burning from the inside out. But Leon gritted his teeth and pushed forward, diving even faster without a hint of hesitation.

After a dozen minutes, he finally reached the bottom. There, he folded his legs and sat cross-legged.

With his palms tightly pressed together, he began absorbing the dragon essence into his body.

"Damn... that hurts!" He cursed under his breath.

The essence seeped into his skin, burrowing deeper—into his muscles, nerves, and down to the very marrow of his bones.

Only moments into the process, Leon could already feel subtle changes taking place within him. But the price was excruciating pain—pain so intense it defied logic.

"Just a bit more… I have to endure this!" he urged himself, clenching his jaw.

Behind every sacrifice lies a worthy reward. He had to endure—there was no other choice.

His skin flushed red, and slowly, it began to peel away.

With each passing second, the pain grew more unbearable.

Anyone else in his place would've already fled to the surface, abandoning the process entirely.

But Leon didn't. His determination—and sheer stubbornness—roared louder than the pain.

Unfortunately, even the strongest will couldn't override the limits of the human body.

Dizziness clouded his mind. His body went numb, and he started losing control of his limbs… along with his consciousness.

"I... I must... be strong..." Leon cried out in his heart, gritting his teeth with the last of his willpower.

Yet, the dizziness only grew worse, as if an invisible hand were slowly dragging his consciousness into the depths of darkness.

In an instant, his eyes shut, and his body slowly began to float upward.

Then suddenly—

*Buzz!*

A brilliant light burst from his forehead. At that same moment, a golden, star-shaped mark emerged.

The dragon's blood essence surrounding him began to seethe—boiling as if exposed to extreme heat—before rushing into Leon's unconscious body at an overwhelming speed.

...

"Leon, what's wrong? Why do you look so dazed?"

The worried voice pulled Leon out of his reverie.

He looked up and saw a beautiful woman standing in front of him, her eyes filled with concern and confusion.

"Liliana...? Is that... you?" Leon's eyes widened in surprise as a frown formed on his face.

Liliana let out a sigh of relief and gently patted her huge chest.

"Thank goodness you're awake. You suddenly spaced out, and I was genuinely concerned."

Leon's frown deepened. He looked around and realized he was in his room.

"What's going on...? Why am I here? I was just..." he murmured, holding his head in confusion.

The memory was vivid—he had been in the blood pool, absorbing the dragon essence. But now... he was back in his room?

"Was it all just a dream...? No... it felt way too real!"

Cold sweat soaked through his clothes as he glanced around, alert and unsettled.

Suddenly, Liliana stepped forward and wrapped her arms tightly around him.

"Why do you look so anxious, Leon? Is something bothering you?" She asked gently, concern lacing her voice. "If there is, please tell me. We're a couple—we're supposed to face things together, aren't we?"

Her right hand gently stroked Leon's back, as if trying to soothe him.

The embrace did help ease some of Leon's tension, but a lingering sense of wariness remained. Something still felt… off.

"I'm fine," he said, taking a deep breath before gently pulling away from her hug. "What time is it?"

Seeing Leon begin to calm down, Liliana hesitated for a moment but decided not to press him further.

"It's already eight in the evening," she replied honestly. A gentle smile appeared on her face as she laced her fingers through Leon's. "By the way, I made dinner for you. Coincidentally, it's your favorite."

"Favorite?" Leon raised an eyebrow, eyeing her with curiosity. "And what exactly is my favorite dish?"

Liliana gave him a playful wink and replied confidently, "Soy sauce chicken, of course."

Leon paused for a moment, then broke into a wide smile.

"Soy sauce chicken? Since when has that been my favorite?"

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