93: Unexpected Joy

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The afternoon sun shone brightly, casting its warm glow.

Xiao Wu wandered through Soto City, feeling a bit lost.

Zhu Zhuqing, being a cultivator, preferred to practice silently and enhance her strength rather than wasting time on what she considered "meaningless" activities, unless she was forcibly convinced by Ning Rongrong.

Although Ning Rongrong also enjoyed shopping, it was evident that she couldn't accompany Xiao Wu this time.

Of course, it was fine not to have her company. Just in case she accidentally revealed something. Unfortunately, at that moment, Xiao Wu was distracted and completely missed the second half of Zhu Zhuqing's sentence. Even if someone threatened her life, she wouldn't go shopping.

A transformed 100,000-year-old soul beast dangled in front of the two Titled Douluo, seeking death before reaching level 60. It was a reckless act that was doomed to a miserable fate.

Not far away, a carriage passed by slowly. The emblem and the distinctive relief on the carriage revealed the identity of the occupant to the world—the Heaven Dou imperial family.

If the appearance of the first carriage surprised many knowledgeable soul masters, the arrival of the second carriage would undoubtedly cause astonishment.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

Heaven Dou Imperial Family + Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School

Even soul masters ignorant of the details felt a slight numbness in the face of this extravagant lineup.

Speculations flourished. Some soul masters theorized that the ruler of Suotuo City was corrupt and had committed crimes, prompting the Tiandou imperial family to send an investigator.

Others speculated that a peerless powerhouse resided in seclusion in Suotuo City, and the joint visit of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family was an attempt to invite this exceptional individual to emerge.

And there were even more outlandish theories suggesting the existence of royal blood among the populace.

In short, within a short period, several versions were concocted out of thin air.

However, the occupants of the carriages remained oblivious to the swirling rumors outside.

Ning Fengzhi opened the curtains, carefully surveying the civilians and soul masters outside. He turned back, sighing admiringly.

"For a moment, I almost believed I was in a peaceful and prosperous world."

This statement sounded somewhat unpleasant.

From a different perspective, it seemed to imply "this is a troubled world."

But Xue Qinghe knew that as the suzerain of Ning Fengzhi's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it was a genuine compliment.

The Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Star Luo Empire had been at odds in recent years. Adding the Spirit Hall to the mix was like a thorn in their side. While it wasn't a chaotic world, it was far from an ideal one.

If Ning Fengzhi feigned ignorance and claimed to be unaware of these situations, it would raise Emperor Xue Ye's and the current Xue Qinghe's suspicions.

Ning Fengzhi lowered his hand, allowing the raised curtain to slide down. His calm gaze swept subconsciously before abruptly freezing.

"Crown Prince."

"Fengzhi!"

The two exclamations nearly overlapped, forcibly interrupting Ning Fengzhi's words.

Confused, Ning Fengzhi looked at the two elderly individuals. If it weren't a serious matter, Uncle Jian Gu wouldn't easily interrupt him in front of others.

So what had happened?

Xue Qinghe, also present in the carriage, appeared uncertain until she heard a faint sound transmission, freezing her gaze sharply.

Unfortunately, at that moment, she could only receive messages but lacked the ability to transmit her voice or issue orders.

Sword energy billowed, causing the curtains toflutter.

The sword aura, usually sharp and fierce, appeared silky and soft in Chen Xin's hands. This old man, known as "Sword," possessed unfathomable strength.

Regrettably, neither Chen Xin nor Gu Rong paid attention to the sword energy. Instead, they focused their gaze directly on the girl with long scorpion-tail braids outside through the car window.

Following Uncle Jian's gaze, Ning Fengzhi's first thought was... Could it be that they desired a relationship with someone much younger?

To be fair, the girl was quite attractive. Although she didn't match up to his daughter Ning Rongrong, she was still an exceptional girl. What's more, her unrefined and pure temperament couldn't be imitated by anyone.

However, upon careful observation of Uncle Jian's gaze, Ning Fengzhi dismissed that impolite thought from his mind. There was no love or fondness in his eyes, only a calmness like water and a trace of intense determination to overpower the opponent.

It was like... Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, then finally found a suitable metaphor. It was like seeing a 100,000-year-old soul bone.

In the blink of an eye, Ning Fengzhi accurately grasped this strand of inspiration. With a hint of undeniable surprise, he asked softly, "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone is...?"

Chen Xin and Gu Rong nodded without hesitation. A fleeting glimpse wouldn't have been accurate, but now they were certain—almost impossible to make a mistake.

"It seems we have been incredibly fortunate on this journey," Gu Rong calmly remarked.

As he spoke, Gu Rong vigorously waved his sleeves, and mysterious spatial fluctuations appeared, forming an equal-height spatial vortex.

Simultaneously, another silver spatial fluctuation suddenly emerged. Although weaker in strength, its exceptional quality allowed it to resist the spatial vortex before Gu Rong.

Narrowing his eyes slightly, Gu Rong waved again.

With the injection of powerful soul power from a Titled Douluo, the space vortex instantly expanded, obliterating the other silver spatial power.

Soon after, Xiao Wu appeared in the carriage with a bewildered expression. Almost instantaneously, dozens of sword qi tightly bound her entire body. Xiao Wu hadn't even had time to react.

Looking at the four people in front of her with a frozen expression, Xiao Wu's lips moved for a long time, but not a single word escaped.

The situation was abundantly clear. What else could she say? Pulled into the car from a distance, she wasn't given a chance to explain upon their meeting. Dozens of sword qi directly restrained her.

The exposure of her identity had become a fact. In front of the two Titled Douluo, even the hope of suicide was an extravagant wish.

A trace of grief and indignation flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes.

Compared to not wanting to sacrifice, the desolation of having no one around when you wanted to make a willing sacrifice was undoubtedly a more sorrowful situation.

After a prolonged silence, Gu Rong spoke, "Little rabbit, you are truly brave."

Xiao Wu knew exactly what the other party was referring to. Wasn't it "bravery" to come out before reaching level 60? They didn't call her stupid; that was already sparing her feelings. However, even Xiao Wu hadn't anticipated encountering two Title Douluo in this remote city at once.

One was capable of pulling her down from the air, and the other wielded sword energy. Xiao Wu didn't doubt the strength of these two Title Douluo in the slightest.

After all, when her mother had stayed behind, the opponent she faced possessed the same level of strength. Shecouldn't be mistaken!

At this moment, Xiao Wu's only regret was that she hadn't taken off the Acacia Heartbroken Red from her bosom after all.

It wasn't that she didn't want to use it. It was because when she had considered using it, she hadn't thought about the object of her affection and hesitated. But now, when she wanted to retrieve it and had made up her mind, she didn't have the time or opportunity.

Observing the silent, ashen-faced transformed soul beast in front of him, Chen Xin waved his hand, and dozens of sword qi instantly connected, tightly binding Xiao Wu.

A 100,000-year-old soul beast, whether it possesses a soul ring or a soul bone, is of great value to Ning Rongrong. It must not be released.

With different races, why would they let it go? There's only one opportunity, and once it's lost, it can never be regained. Fortunately, they managed to capture it in time. What a pleasant surprise!

Xue Qinghe looked away silently from the side.

To be honest, she felt a pang of envy.

Although she had an angelic martial soul and didn't require a hundred thousand-year soul bone, the hundred thousand-year soul ring with its two soul skills still appealed to her. Moreover, even if she didn't absorb it, wouldn't it be beneficial to keep it and recruit a talented individual?

A hundred thousand-year soul bone, coupled with a hundred thousand-year soul ring, is a price that few people on the entire continent can offer.

If she can't secure another follower who is determined to sacrifice everything, it would only prove her incompetence. However, it's too late to say anything now.

Xue Qinghe let out a soft sigh, rubbing the space between her brows. She also didn't want to give away this transformed soul beast to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for nothing.

The carriage continued to move at a slow pace. Unnoticed by anyone, a girl had disappeared from the crowd.

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