Compared to the Star Dou Great Forest, the Sunset Forest, besides being much smaller in area, had many other differences.
The Star Dou Great Forest is located in the central region of the continent and is the largest soul beast forest in the central area.
It also falls within the tropical zone,
and most of the forest is dominated by tropical plants.
The Sunset Forest, on the other hand, is located in the center of the Tian Dou Empire.Although it's not exactly a cold region, the temperature is considerably lower than in the Star Dou Great Forest.
This results in the plants here being mostly temperate plants characteristic of the north.
Tropical plants give a denser, more humid feeling.
Temperate plants feel somewhat fresher,but they do not have the same density as tropical plants.
Therefore, moving around in the forest,
it is much easier in the Sunset Forest than in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Of course, powerful soul beasts generally prefer tropical rainforest environments like the Star Dou Great Forest.
So, although there are also many soul beasts in the Sunset Forest, those with cultivation above ten thousand years are rare,
most remain at cultivation levels between a thousand and ten thousand years.
Add to that the relentless hunting by soul masters,
and the quality of soul beasts has generally declined.
Now, hunting a soul beast suitable for oneself
requires not only strength but also patience.
There was still almost half a year before the Soul Master Academy Elite Competition officially began,so there was no rush; they could take their time.By now, they had been in the Sunset Forest for half a day,and the number of soul beasts encountered was roughly the same as in the Star Dou Great Forest,
but the quality was worse.
Although they encountered a few thousand-year-level soul beasts,most had just barely crossed the thousand-year mark,clearly not what they were hoping for.
Those soul beasts also did not come to provoke such a large group.
"Let's take a break. We'll search again tomorrow."
Flandre looked at the darkening sky and
called out to the Shrek Seven Devils, who were searching around.
Thanks to the help of soul guidance devices, everyone was well-prepared.
In a short while,two tents had already been set up.
To allow for quicker reactions within the soul beast forest,
the tents chosen were large and sturdy.
The four teachers shared one tent,and the Shrek Seven Devils shared the other.
The night watch duties naturally alternated among the Shrek Seven Devils.
Having collaborated many times before,the Shrek Seven Devils' coordination was very tacit.
Ye Fan, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Dai Mubai were responsible for setting up the tents,while the girls, under Liu Erlong's guidance, prepared food.
Tang San patrolled around,using some special medicinal powders from his body to demarcate their camp area,
which not only had a certain deterrent effect on soul beasts,
but also prevented intrusion by snakes, insects, and ants.
Tang San was indeed capable of this.
When Tang San completed a round and returned to the camp,the tents were already set up.Ma Hongjun was using his purified Phoenix Flame to light the bonfire.An iron pot hung over the fire,and the water, carried by everyone using soul guidance devices, was heating.
Tang San looked at Flandre with some doubt. "Teacher? Isn't making a fire dangerous?"
Flandre smiled and said,"Don't worry. This isn't the Star Dou Great Forest, there won't be anything as terrifying as a Titan Ape here."
"Even if soul masters come looking, they won't cause us any trouble."
"Don't forget our Four-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Technique,"
"as long as it's not a Title Douluo, no one can harm you."
"There are only about a dozen Title Douluos on the entire continent. Even if we happen to encounter one, it's not a big deal."
"With their status, how could they compete with you for soul beasts?"
"The north is different from the south. It's cold at night; with a bonfire and hot soup, you'll be more comfortable, and tomorrow you can better continue your search for soul beasts!"
Tang San suddenly understood.So that's experience. It seemed he had too little of it.
The same situation changes under different circumstances,
and perhaps this was exactly the area where he most needed training.
Dinner was hearty. After eating,
Flandre briefly gave some instructions to the Shrek Seven Devils and Tang San,and then went into the tent to rest.
Although their tent only housed four people,
it was larger than the Shrek Seven Devils' tent.
When the tents were being set up,Flandre had already arranged the sleeping positions. Liu Erlong was on the far left,
then came Master, himself, and Zhao Wuji on the far right.
After all, they counted as a family of three in which two were married.
Of course, one would not want one's beloved woman too close to another man.
Especially in the night, in such an intimate setting.
Flandre and Zhao Wuji went into their tent to rest,
Liu Erlong glanced a few more times at Master by the fire and then entered the tent.
Soon after, Yu Xiaogang also went in.
He had carefully observed the arrangement inside the tent,
and almost everyone was close enough that turning over would result in touching across the bedding.
Although he considered himself a gentleman,
if the woman he had loved for many years lay beside him,he couldn't be sure his heart wouldn't waver.
For a moment, Yu Xiaogang sat by the bonfire, his mind in some disarray.
As for the Shrek Seven Devils,during the first half of the night, two ordinary zombies and two Pea Shooters were on watch.
Those who should sleep, slept,
and Tang San would take over the second half of the night.
Tang San of course couldn't be neglected,but it wasn't just letting him keep watch.
To prevent him from falling asleep,
the ordinary zombies supervised him.
The others could then rest soundly.
Camping in the wild differs from training at the academy.
At the academy, one could meditate through the night.
However, the downside of meditating is the need for concentration.After a night's practice, though the body improves,
there would be mental fatigue for a while.
During soul beast hunting, this is not allowed.If attacked by a soul beast while distracted, it could lead to irreparable losses.
Thus, during hunting, each person must restore their best condition through sleep.
Ironically, this theory was proposed by Master.
The rest of the Shrek Seven Devils entered the tent,leaving only the two ordinary zombies and two Pea Shooters by the bonfire.
Yu Xiaogang clearly felt a little uneasy.
He immediately called Luo Sanpao to accompany him,
and ended up clutching Luo Sanpao, trembling,until he could no longer bear it and went inside to sleep.
Well, he was tired anyway; going in and sleeping immediately was fine.
Thinking this, he entered his own sleeping area.
The arrangement of the bedding was not just in Master's tent;
the Shrek Seven Devils' tent had also been carefully discussed.
Ma Hongjun, the girl everyone least wanted near,
was placed on the far left.
Zhu Zhuqing had requested the far right.
The problem arose.
Among the seven Shrek Seven Devils, there were three girls and four boys.
Thus, inevitably, one girl would be next to one boy.
Of course, this was not a major problem;
Ye Fan in the middle solved it.
And next to her was Xiao Wu.
From left to right: Tang San, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Dai Mubai, Ye Fan, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing.
Finally, after considering everything, they realized there was also Tang San,next to Ma Hongjun, the one he least wanted to be close to.
At this moment, Master felt immense "pain."
Upon entering the tent, Yu Xiaogang quickly got into his bedding,
careful to lie on his side, with his back facing Liu Erlong,
so his body occupied less space,and his heart calmed slightly.
Listening to Flandre, Zhao Wuji, and Liu Erlong's steady breathing,
Yu Xiaogang gradually relaxed.
In specific settings, memories from deep in the mind often arise.
Although the tent was quiet,Master couldn't help recalling a scene from decades ago.
That day was the day he married Liu Erlong.
If so many twists hadn't occurred,that night, Liu Erlong might already have been his.
But now everything had changed.Although the woman he loved most lay beside him,he didn't dare move, not to approach, and even had to avoid her.
Only he knew the bitterness in his heart.
That indescribable pain he had endured for so many years.
Heaven, why punish me this way,forcing the woman I love most to be my cousin?
Why? Why?Master's heart twitched,
and his body convulsed involuntarily.His fists clenched beneath the covers, nails digging into his skin.
At the height of his inner turmoil,suddenly, his clenched fist felt cold.It was wrapped by a hand, cold and smooth.
Master stiffened immediately.
Liu Erlong's soft voice whispered in his ear,
"Xiaogang, does being with me really make you so miserable?"
Master dared not move or speak,stiffly wanting to pull his hand away,but Liu Erlong held tight, unwilling to let him go.
In terms of strength, Liu Erlong was far superior,dozens of levels above in soul power, making escape difficult.
Just as Master didn't know what to do,his worst fear came true.
The covers grew cold. A smooth, warm body slid in, pressing tightly against his back.
The hand holding his was released,but Liu Erlong's arms wrapped tightly around his waist,forcing their bodies close together.
Though Master was clothed, he was shocked to findthat Liu Erlong, pressed against him from behind, was naked.
In panic, Master whispered,"Erlong, don't do this. Flandre and the others are still here."
Liu Erlong said softly, "If they weren't here, I wouldn't even have this chance."
"Xiaogang, this time, I won't let you go. Even if I have to use force, I will have your body first."
Master painedly said, "No, Erlong, listen. Even if you have my body, you won't have my heart."
Liu Erlong said angrily, "I don't care. I've waited for you so many years, from a blooming girl to a woman past her prime."
"Do you really want me to wait until my hair is white? Xiaogang, stop tormenting me, and stop tormenting yourself."
"Does worldly prejudice matter so much? Since we are together, free your heart."
As she spoke, one hand slid into Master's clothing.
At this moment, both Master and Liu Erlong's hearts raced,and Flandre and Zhao Wuji's breathing became uneven.
Flandre even moved closer to Zhao Wuji,perhaps to give them more space,while Zhao Wuji silently repeated: I can't hear, I can't see…
The suppressed emotions erupted like a volcano.Though Liu Erlong was passionate, she had never done this before.
Regarding intimacy, she only had vague knowledge.When it came to real action,she didn't know what to do besides tugging at Master's clothes.
Yet every movement of Liu Erlong ignited Master's inner fuse.He suddenly realized that his will was not as firm as imagined.
But he didn't know what to do.
Finally, he made up his mind:Let death come if it must. Even if tomorrow I die, this will be worth it.
"Erlong, let go of me."
"No. I won't let go. Not at all."
"You… if you don't let go, how can I turn around? Are you going to stay like this forever?"
Upon saying this, Master froze,
and all sounds in the tent abruptly stopped.
Liu Erlong's arms around Master's waist slowly loosened.
Master quickly closed his eyes,
and, driven by the ignited fire within,he flipped over, pressing Liu Erlong beneath him.
Regardless of strength differences, at such moments, the man is always on top.
"Erlong, I…"
Flandre, nearby, cursed in his heart, "You're talking now? Damn it, are you even a man?"
Thinking this, he quickly pressed his fingers near his ears to block his hearing.
He didn't want any more stimulation.
Zhao Wuji did the same, thinking it best not to witness this.
He would rather sleep.
As Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong prepared to do something adult,they both realized an extremely awkward fact:
Yu Xiaogang was a eunuch,
and had no "weapon."Zhao Wuji and Flandre had already forgotten this fact,thinking something was about to happen.
Liu Erlong was stunned,
"Xiaogang, you…"
Yu Xiaogang's face was filled with embarrassment.It was even more awkward than when it had been revealed at marriage.How could he have forgotten this?
"Sorry, Erlong, I'm no longer a real man."
Immediately, Yu Xiaogang dashed out of the tent.
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