Returning to the Star Dou Great Forest (Revised)Barak Kingdom, border town, Rose Hotel.
Because of its proximity to the Starry Sky Forest, the town, though not as important as the kingdom's major towns, is still considered to be among the most prosperous in the kingdom.
The town was bustling with pedestrians and mercenaries. Everyone carried a faint smell of blood. The streets were filled with merchants trading soul beast pelts and claws.
Even Soul Masters, who are usually rarely seen, are extremely common here.
The town has a large transient population, resulting in a large number of hotels. The Rose Hotel, however, is exclusively for those Soul Masters.
"Something really big has happened today!"
"what happened?"
"Hey, you all saw those two carriages that went into town today, didn't you? Tsk tsk, those three women were really beautiful. Even the most beautiful courtesan in the town's brothel, Rouge Red, isn't worthy to carry their shoes!"
"You better watch out, kid. Those two carriages are heading towards the Rose Hotel, a place only Soul Masters can stay in. Those three women are probably Soul Masters. If they find out you're making lewd jokes, you won't even know how you died!"
A man reminded him.
"But what do you mean by all this, and what does it have to do with that important matter?"
The man who had spoken first glanced around guiltily before continuing to explain to those around him:
"Hehe, you guys don't know, the three women were immediately targeted by that old lecher, Mori, after they entered the Rose Hotel."
"Oh, what a waste!"
Some people said it was a pity.
In the town, Mori is greedy and lecherous, bullying men and women, but he is quite powerful, being a Soul Master, and no one can do anything about him.
After being targeted by Mori, everyone believed that the three women were doomed.
The person who spoke first said in a profound and enigmatic tone:
"No, no."
"What exactly happened? Stop keeping us in suspense and tell everyone."
The crowd urged.
Seeing the expectant looks in everyone's eyes, the man was finally satisfied and said:
"I know what you're thinking, but you're all wrong! Not only did Bu Le fail, but those three women, with just one of them, broke both of Mori's legs effortlessly!"
"ah?"
"Mouri is a Soul Master, so what level of strength must that woman who made the move be?"
"To defeat Mori, one would need to be at least a Soul King! Those women don't look very old; they've already reached the Soul King level at such a young age, hiss—"
Thinking of this, some people gasped.
"Hey, you think that's the end of it?"
The person who spoke first, seeing the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, said disdainfully.
"Isn't this the big deal you were talking about? A Soul King-level expert, that's a formidable force crossing the river!"
The man swallowed hard, and recalling that scene, a look of infatuation rose uncontrollably on his withered face. He said:
"I was surprised that the woman defeated the Mori so easily, but what was even more surprising was what happened next."
"After defeating the Mori, the three women did not rush to leave. Instead, they respectfully went to the carriage behind them and waited for the people inside to come out."
"A blond man stepped out of the carriage, and the three women served him like maids."
"Moreover, two women wearing straw hats also followed the blond man out. Although I couldn't see their faces, their slender figures and noble bearing made me certain that they were much more beautiful than the other three women!"
This statement caused an uproar.
"You're exaggerating! Those three women are all Soul Masters, and one of them is even a Soul King level expert. How could they possibly be someone else's maids?!"
"That's right. We've all seen those three women. There's no woman in the whole town who can compare to them. How could there be a woman more beautiful than them?"
"Yes, those three women are all so young, their future potential is limitless. They might even become Soul Saints or Soul Douluos. If they are that man's maids, how noble must his status be? Why would he come here?"
The crowd buzzed with discussion, none of them believing what the man had said. It's understandable that they didn't believe him; the matter was simply too unbelievable.
Just then, a faint voice broke in.
"If only I were that guy..."
These words struck a chord with everyone. Regardless of whether they were true or false, the blond man could be said to have enjoyed the best of both worlds.
This made them both envious and jealous.
The man being discussed by the crowd was in a state of perfect clarity, his hands not stopping even in his sage-like state (eight words omitted here).
"Young Master~"
A sweet, soft murmur rang out from the left.
"Stop fooling around~"
On his right, Dai Yao felt resistance and couldn't move forward. Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful face was flushed, and she gave Dai Yao a slightly resentful look, but still said softly:
"You really succeeded..."
Dai Yao chuckled and started moving his left hand (15 words omitted here), not wanting his hand to continue moving.
However, Feng Wutong didn't know how to refuse Dai Yao at all. This kind of coy resistance only made Dai Yao's blood boil even more.
Dai Yao was busy on his left, but not idle on his right either. Before long, the battle resumed.
The waves crashed against the shore, churning up thousands of piles of snow.
The matter is over.
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Noticing the two women's behavior, Dai Yao felt somewhat smug, but he also knew very well that the two women loved him, which was why they indulged him so much.
However, after fighting together, Feng Wutong's inferiority complex due to her background was greatly reduced.
"I am such a good person. I have devoted myself to the cause of Wutong and put my heart and soul into it. Although it is tiring and painful, how can I let down such a woman who loves me so deeply?"
"Come on, let's have more of these kinds of difficulties!"
A slow smile spread across Dai Yao's lips.
Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his waist. Zhu Zhuqing pinched his soft flesh and glared at him. Having been by Dai Yao's side the longest, Zhu Zhuqing naturally understood what Dai Yao was thinking.
Although she had agreed to it, seeing Dai Yao's hypocritical attitude after getting the benefit was really infuriating.
After a moment, Zhu Zhuqing sighed softly and said gently:
"Brother Yao, I want to make a trip to the Star Luo Empire."
Dai Yao was taken aback. Feng Wutong, to his left, also looked at Zhu Zhuqing. Dai Yao's expression turned serious as he looked at Zhu Zhuqing and asked疑惑地问道:
"Why do you suddenly want to go back? Didn't we just come back from the Star Luo Empire?"
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and said:
"It's different, Brother Yao. Because you defeated the Star Luo Empire, the entire Star Luo Empire is now in turmoil, and many forces are searching for their own way out."
"My mother, who is also the head of the Zhu family, contacted me some time ago and said that she hadn't seen me for a long time and wanted to meet me."
The Zhu family patriarch deliberately held back during the battle in front of the Star Luo Imperial Palace. After reviewing the situation with several elders of the Qinglian Sect, he learned of this.
But this does not mean that the head of the Zhu family is on their side.
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao fell silent. His break with the Dai family had forced Zhu Zhuqing to follow him and cease all contact with the Zhu family.
It was I who wronged Zhu Zhuqing.
"I'm sorry, Zhu Qing, let me go with you. The Zhu family head is a Soul Douluo after all. I'm not comfortable with you going alone."
Dai Yao said with some concern.
Zhu Zhuqing gazed tenderly at Dai Yao and said affectionately:
"Why apologize to me? We are one. As for the meeting, I don't want you to go. Seeing Sister Zhu Yue die for the Second Prince, I often think about what our fate would have been if you hadn't defeated those princes and the Dai family..."
"You've done enough for me. I don't want you to suffer for me anymore. This is a matter for the Zhu family. Just let me be willful this once, okay?"
"But you..."
Dai Yao said anxiously, but was interrupted by Zhu Zhuqing halfway through his sentence.
"Fool, you're just letting your concern cloud your judgment. You can rival a Title Douluo, and while I may not be as good as you, surely I can at least escape from a Soul Douluo's grasp?"
"My strength is not bad either, okay? That purple lotus gave me a complete transformation, and with my teacher's guidance, my strength is no less than that of a low-level Soul Douluo."
"Moreover, after my martial soul evolved, my speed has increased to a new level. It's impossible for my mother to capture me."
Hearing this, Dai Yao understood Zhu Zhuqing's thoughts, sighed softly, and no longer tried to stop her, saying:
"Alright, go ahead, but try to avoid meeting within the Star Luo Empire's territory. Ever since the battle at the Imperial Palace, the Star Luo Empire has been particularly hostile towards us, making it difficult for our Azure Lotus Sect to place any people within our ranks, so we cannot guarantee your safety."
Zhu Zhuqing gave a soft "hmm".
Watching the two conversing, Feng Wutong felt a pang of envy. There seemed to be a magnetic field between them, making it impossible for her to join in.
Just then, Dai Yao turned around, looked at the somewhat stunned Feng Wutong, and smiled:
"Wutong, is there anything you'd like to do?"
Feng Wutong stared blankly at Dai Yao, her heart trembling, her delicate body seemingly quivering. So, Dai Yao hadn't ignored her after all.
Not daring to meet Dai Yao's gaze directly, she lowered her head slightly and thought for a moment before speaking;
"I...I want to go home and take a look."
"go home?"
Dai Yao asked.
Feng Wutong nodded:
"Yes, ever since my Soul Master talent was detected and I was brought to the Star Luo Royal Academy, I have never been home."
"I am a commoner Soul Master. My home is in a remote village. After joining the Spirit Hall, I have even less time to go home."
"Although I often send gold coins home, I always feel guilty. Young Master... Now that you've left the Spirit Hall, I also want to go home and visit."
Dai Yao understood, and stroked Feng Wutong's beautiful hair with a touch of pity.
For an ordinary person to rise above others, seizing every opportunity and leaving their hometown and family is an inevitable price to pay.
"Alright, I'll go with you. As your husband, I should also meet my future in-laws, shouldn't I?"
Dai Yao said softly.
Upon hearing this, Feng Wutong's heart almost melted, but she knew how poor her hometown was, and that a noble young master like Dai Yao would probably find it difficult to adapt to such an environment.
Stealing a glance at Zhu Zhuqing, he whispered:
"You shouldn't go; I want to go back by myself."
Dai Yao was taken aback, then looked somewhat helpless:
"Good grief, neither of them wants me to come along. Am I just being rejected like this?"
Zhu Zhuqing and Feng Wutong exchanged a smile.
"Alright, it's not like we're not coming back."
Zhu Zhuqing gently comforted her, offering her red lips...
Phoenix Tree bent down...
Another great battle ensued...
(Ten thousand words are omitted here; everyone here is a gentleman and doesn't want to read this, so it's fine to omit it.)
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Early the next morning.
On the wide official road, the carriage slowly drove away, its footsteps crushing the snow on the ground. After bidding farewell to Dai Yao, Zhu Zhuqing, Feng Wutong, and Dai Yao set off southwards towards the Star Luo Empire.
Watching the carriage gradually disappear into the distance, Dai Yao felt a pang of reluctance.
For the first time in many years, Zhu Zhuqing took the initiative to leave him. But he understood that Zhu Zhuqing also had her own life, and he needed to give her some space.
"Young master, it's getting windy."
Du Juan gently reminded him, and lightly draped a robe over Dai Yao's shoulders. The peacock glanced sideways at Du Juan, while the heron secretly regretted being a step too slow.
Tiny snowflakes began to fall from the sky.
Dai Yao turned around, smiled slightly at Du Juan, tugged at his robe, then looked at the road where the carriage had disappeared, sighed softly, and said:
"Alright, let's go back."
The three women left with Dai Yao, unaware of the commotion their arrival would cause in the town.
Back at the hotel.
Standing by the window, gazing at the lush Starry Sky Forest in the distance, Dai Yao's eyes sparkled.
"For many years, revenge has sustained my continuous cultivation. Now that my great revenge has been achieved, I have lost my goal."
"The situation on the mainland is tense, and a storm is brewing. If I were Bibi Dong, I would never miss the opportunity to stir up the internal strife in the Star Luo Empire. Turmoil on the mainland is inevitable."
"Without the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, Tang San, despite possessing the Heaven Dou Empire, is ultimately nothing more than a withered bone in a tomb, destined to die rather than become a god."
"Of all the lurking soul beast forces, only Di Tian makes me somewhat wary."
"As long as I cultivate normally and inherit a godhood, all grudges and grievances, including those involving soul beasts, the Clear Sky Sect, Tang San, and Tang Hao, will naturally disappear."
"Alas, I have lost the sense of urgency I once had when I trained hard for revenge."
Dai Yao remained silent for a moment.
Of course, this does not mean that he is slacking off; it's just that losing one's goal always makes one feel lost.
"Forget it, I won't think about it anymore. Now, I'll just focus on my own path."
"I still can't figure out Bibi Dong's attitude. If she becomes a god while I haven't, and she wants to make a move against me, then that would be troublesome."
"Moreover, in the turbulent future of the continent, our Qinglian Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are the weakest among the four major powers: the Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Star Luo Empire."
"I must become strong as soon as possible to protect the sect."
"Now that I've already broken through level 70, I must obtain my seventh spirit ring as soon as possible. This Dark Demon Evil God Tiger possesses the bloodline of an evil god, making it extremely powerful. Moreover, it's a tiger-type spirit beast, which is perfectly compatible with me. Using its spirit ring to unleash my Martial Soul True Body will undoubtedly provide an incredibly terrifying boost!"
Looking at the Starry Sky Forest, Dai Yao made up his mind.
I had long planned to hunt down the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger when I got my seventh spirit ring, but I didn't have time because of the time constraints.
Therefore, on his way back to Hanhai City, Dai Yao deliberately changed his route and came to the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
After giving a few instructions to his three maids, Dai Yao prepared the supplies, changed into simpler clothes, and slowly walked towards the Star Dou Great Forest...