"This..."
Hu Liena's words left Zhu Zhuqing dumbfounded.
She had considered many possibilities, but never imagined that the proud and high-ranking Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall would say something like this.
Zhou Chen was also taken aback, never expecting happiness to come so unexpectedly—it felt like a dream.
Sensing the strange atmosphere, Hu Liena smiled and sat beside Zhu Zhuqing, taking her hand and speaking softly, "Sister Zhuqing, do you love Zhou Chen?"
"Yes, for him, I'm willing to give everything," Zhu Zhuqing nodded firmly.
Hearing this, Hu Liena continued with a smile, "Then loving him means accepting everything about him. Do you agree with this?"
"Yes."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, somewhat bewildered, feeling that something was off.
Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing had fallen into her trap, Hu Liena finally revealed her true intentions.
She spoke earnestly, "Sister Zhuqing, since you accept everything about Zhou Chen, you should also accept his love for others, including his other girlfriends. Don't you think?"
"I..."
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, wanting to object, yet finding Hu Liena's words surprisingly reasonable.
Loving him means accepting all of him—this logic left her speechless.
After a long silence, a confused Zhu Zhuqing finally nodded, "You're right. So between us..."
"Between us, of course, we'll coexist peacefully as Zhou Chen's girlfriends."
Hu Liena grinned, "From now on, we'll be sisters. I'm a few years older, so you can call me Sister Nana, and I'll call you Sister Zhuqing, alright?"
"Alright, Sister Nana."
Still in a daze, Zhu Zhuqing nodded, feeling an unusual sense of strangeness.
Just moments ago, they were on the brink of conflict, and now they were sisters?
Hu Liena covered her mouth, laughing like a mischievous little fox as she realized she had completely fooled Zhu Zhuqing.
But when Zhu Zhuqing looked over with a confused gaze, Hu Liena quickly put on a serious expression.
"Sister Zhuqing, come, I have some secrets to share that Zhou Chen mustn't hear."
Speaking warmly, Hu Liena took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and led her into a bedroom, closing the door with a "bang."
Meanwhile, Zhou Chen found himself in awe of Hu Liena's skillful manipulation.
What a pity that Hu Liena, despite her talent for wooing, was herself a girl...
After some time, the bedroom door clicked open, and Hu Liena led Zhu Zhuqing back to the living room.
The two were now arm in arm, whispering secrets like close friends.
Zhou Chen looked at them and gently asked, "Nana, Zhuqing, how did your talk go?"
"Hmph, how dare you ask?"
Hu Liena huffed, "Both of us have done you a favor, yet you have a third one!"
"What do you mean, Nana?"
Zhou Chen quickly stood and protested, "Heaven and earth can attest that I only have you two."
"Ning Rongrong," Zhu Zhuqing said coldly from the side.
With this, Zhou Chen sat back down on the sofa, unable to argue.
Though he had no substantial relationship with Ning Rongrong, her interest in him was obvious to anyone.
As for his feelings towards Ning Rongrong... even if he didn't want to, the system, desperate for gold soul coins, would push him towards her.
After all, Ning Rongrong was the wealthiest girl on the Douluo Continent, worth billions of gold soul coins—enough to upgrade the system several levels.
Seeing Zhou Chen's silence, Hu Liena exchanged a glance with Zhu Zhuqing, and they sat on either side of him, sandwiching him in between.
Instantly, Zhou Chen broke out in a cold sweat.
Just as Zhou Chen was contemplating how to navigate this situation, a figure suddenly appeared before them—it was Hu Liena's guardian, the female Soul Saint above level 70.
"What's the urgent matter?"
Upon seeing the Soul Saint, Hu Liena's expression turned serious.
She knew that if it weren't urgent, the Soul Saint would never enter without her consent.
"Your Highness, our people have found traces of the Blood Soul Masters in Silvis City..."
The Soul Saint paused, glancing cautiously at Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing.
Seeing her hesitation, Hu Liena raised an elegant eyebrow and stated, "I trust them completely. Say whatever you need to."
With this assurance, the Soul Saint continued without hesitation, "The Blood Soul Masters are in the southwestern part of the city. They've established an altar underground there."
"Are you certain?"
Hu Liena stood abruptly, her expression becoming grave.
"Certain."
The Soul Saint nodded, adding, "According to our observations, the altar will be completed in three days. If we don't stop them in time, the entire Silvis City could be devastated."
"Three days... there's still time."
Hu Liena calculated quickly, then said, "By tomorrow night at the latest, my brother will arrive with the experts from the Pope's Hall. We will attack their stronghold and eliminate them!"
With that, Hu Liena waved her hand, "Thank you for your work, you may leave."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The Soul Saint bowed and, with her fifth soul ring glowing briefly, vanished into the air.
After the Soul Saint left, Zhou Chen, curious about the situation, asked, "Nana, what's the deal with these Blood Soul Masters?"
"This is a secret within the Spirit Hall, something I shouldn't tell you. But since you're my husband..."
Flashing Zhou Chen a flirtatious smile, Hu Liena explained, "These Blood Soul Masters are terrifying. Unlike us ordinary soul masters who cultivate through our own efforts, they rely on devouring others' soul power, soul rings, flesh, blood, and even martial souls for cultivation!"
"Though they've never become a significant force, they are persistent and elusive. From the founding of the Spirit Hall until now, we've hunted them for over ten thousand years, yet Blood Soul Masters still continue to emerge."
Hearing this, Zhou Chen was dumbfounded.
Isn't this just like the Evil Soul Masters that appear in Douluo 2: Peerless Tang Sect?
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