Chapter 11: Tang Hao: Zhou Yi Is Such a Good Man
In the midst of this primal wilderness, teeming with Soul Beasts, walked a woman of unparalleled beauty and grace. Her demeanor was serene, exuding a sense of belonging as if this perilous forest were her home.
Because she wasn't human.
She was Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor—a 100,000-year-old plant-type Soul Beast.
Draped in an elegant blue-gold gown, her noble and refined aura accentuated her ethereal beauty. She seemed untouched by the mundane world, her charm both pure and mature. The hem of her dress fluttered with golden ribbons, and a faint floral fragrance lingered in the air, casting a touch of beauty amidst the forest's lethal dangers.
Suddenly, the ground trembled.
Through the Blue Silver Grass surrounding her, Ah Yin sensed an approaching group of Soul Beasts chasing a human.
As the Blue Silver Emperor, all Blue Silver Grass within her vicinity served as her eyes.
When she saw the human, she was stunned.
Three Soul Rings.
Yellow, purple, purple.
This combination was beyond the level of genius—it was monstrous.
However, since the person was only a Soul Elder with three Soul Rings, Ah Yin felt no threat. Her curiosity piqued, she didn't hide.
Though a Soul Beast, she knew much about humans, yet such a rare Soul Ring configuration was something she had never encountered.
Moments later, the human appeared before her.
Despite his modest cultivation level, his speed was remarkable, his footwork exquisite. Ah Yin couldn't help but marvel as she watched.
In a blink, the human reached her.
Before Ah Yin could decide whether to evade, the man grabbed her delicate hand without hesitation.
"Run! A pack of Nether Blood Wolves is behind me!"
With that, he pulled her along as they fled swiftly.
Ah Yin didn't resist and allowed herself to be led.
Trailing slightly behind, she studied the man's profile—a striking face filled with determination as he sprinted ahead.
He was undeniably handsome.
"You're dragging me along, but I'll slow you down. Leave me behind—I can draw the wolves' attention, giving you a better chance to escape," she suggested.
The man turned his head, his expression resolute.
"Do you take me, Zhou Yi, for a cowardly man who values his life over others?"
His gaze met hers as he spoke righteously.
"The wolves are after me. I can't implicate an innocent person, let alone sacrifice someone else for my survival! Besides, someone as stunning as you shouldn't perish in the maw of beasts."
Ah Yin froze, her fair cheeks flushing red.
Though she had lived for tens of thousands of years and had taken human form, her interactions with humans were limited.
She had never heard such words of praise directed at her, especially from a young, dashing human man.
"Don't worry, miss. If we can't shake them off, I'll stay behind to hold them back. This mess is my doing—I won't drag you into it!"
Zhou Yi's words were bold and noble, and while his heart was racing with excitement, his handsome face displayed unwavering determination.
The truth?
The wolf pack was his doing.
He had intentionally provoked them to stage this encounter and create an unforgettable first impression on Ah Yin.
The moment he saw her, Zhou Yi made his decision.
This Soul Beast—he was determined to claim her.
Nothing would stop him.
"Why are you being so kind to me when we've just met?" Ah Yin asked, confused but touched.
As for the Nether Blood Wolves, she hardly considered them a threat.
"Would you believe me if I said I fell in love with you at first sight?" Zhou Yi panted slightly, his eyes filled with resolve, longing, admiration, and a hint of infatuation as they locked with Ah Yin's.
Under his gaze, Ah Yin's heart raced uncontrollably, and she shyly averted her eyes.
To experience human life, 100,000-year Soul Beasts needed to interact with humans. That was why she had left her lair for the human world.
Yet, she hadn't expected a man to confess to her before she even reached human civilization.
Flustered, she didn't know how to respond.
Zhou Yi's refusal to use her as bait, his handsome appearance, and his actions had already left a favorable impression on her.
However, it wasn't enough for her to fall in love with him at first sight.
Then, Zhou Yi suddenly stopped. Caught off guard, Ah Yin's momentum carried her forward, and Zhou Yi seized the moment to wrap an arm around her slender waist and kiss her deeply.
"Mmph!"
Ah Yin's eyes widened, her mind blank.
Shock.
Confusion.
Disbelief.
For a moment, she forgot to resist.
By the time she regained her senses and prepared to push Zhou Yi away, he had already released her, forcefully propelling her forward.
"Remember my name—I am Zhou Yi, a man who loves you!"
His voice echoed in her ears as she tumbled through the air, only to see Zhou Yi unsheathing the Divine Dragon Sword and charging toward the pack of Nether Blood Wolves.
Clearly, he intended to sacrifice himself to buy her time to escape.
That kiss—
It was fragrant.
Sweet.
A farewell sealed with a kiss.
At that moment, Zhou Yi tore down the defenses around Ah Yin's heart.
She was just a pure Soul Beast.
How could she withstand such a relentless assault on her emotions?
Her heart opened completely.
"Blue Silver Bind!"
Soul Power surged from Ah Yin, and countless Blue Silver Grass vines erupted from her, entangling not just herself but also Zhou Yi, pulling him back to her.
Five dazzling Soul Rings emerged around her, marking her as a Soul King.
"You… miss, you…" Zhou Yi feigned shock, his face tinged with embarrassment as though caught showing off his meager skills before a master.
Life was but a stage, and Zhou Yi's acting skills were impeccable.
Ah Yin didn't speak further. Her vines lashed out like whips, sending Nether Blood Wolves flying.
The wolves were not individually strong, but their pack mentality made them a formidable foe.
Boom!
A massive hammer descended from the sky, crushing a wolf's skull and sending others flying with its immense pressure.
"The Clear Sky Hammer!"
"Tang Hao!"
Boom!Another colossal hammer appeared, smashing another Nether Blood Wolf into oblivion.
"And Tang Xiao!"
Standing behind Ah Yin, Zhou Yi narrowed his eyes as he watched the sudden arrival of two burly men wielding gigantic hammers. He hadn't expected to encounter them here.
However, considering Ah Yin's presence, it wasn't entirely surprising for the Tang brothers, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, to appear.
"If not for me, Ah Yin would probably have met Tang Hao and Tang Xiao soon enough, and they'd venture together, only for tragedy to strike in the end!"
With the addition of the Tang brothers, the Nether Blood Wolves were swiftly driven away.
The two men approached Zhou Yi and Ah Yin. The moment they laid eyes on Ah Yin, their gazes brightened.
It was the feeling of being struck by love at first sight.
"Congratulations, Brother Zhou! Your martial soul has mutated, and your cultivation has surged. Your future prospects are boundless!"
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao smiled at Zhou Yi.
They had met Zhou Yi before. At the time, although Zhou Yi was skilled in theory and had even created his own set of the "Thirteen Deadly Swords," they hadn't thought much of him.
Zhou Yi's martial soul had been too weak.
His future achievements seemed limited and unworthy of their attention.
But now, things were different.
Zhou Yi's martial soul had mutated into a top-tier weapon martial soul.
And then there was his theory of mental power...
Zhou Yi was now someone worth befriending.
"Brother Tang Xiao, Brother Tang Hao, you flatter me. It's been a while since we last met, and the two of you are even more impressive than before!" Zhou Yi replied with equal praise.
Cultivation wasn't just about fighting and killing.
It also involved navigating relationships.
Since they greeted him warmly, Zhou Yi naturally wouldn't respond with coldness.
"Brother Zhou, aren't you going to introduce this young lady to us?"
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao glanced at Ah Yin.
Ah Yin's ethereal beauty and grace struck a chord in their hearts, making them feel as if their hearts were pounding uncontrollably.
"My name is Ah Yin."
Knowing Zhou Yi didn't know her name, Ah Yin took the initiative to speak, saving him from embarrassment.
"That's my good wife!" Zhou Yi inwardly praised Ah Yin and then gave her a gentle smile.
"Ah Yin, let me introduce you. These two are none other than the unparalleled Twin Stars of the Clear Sky Sect—Tang Xiao and Tang Hao!"
"Their father is a mighty Titled Douluo, and their grandfather, Old Master Tang Chen, is even more terrifying. He is one of the three Pinnacle Douluos of the Douluo Continent, known as the 'Unmatched on Land'!"
"Brother Zhou, you praise us too highly!"
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao quickly responded with humility, but their faces couldn't hide their pride. The praise clearly pleased them, and their favorable impression of Zhou Yi soared.
Zhou Yi truly seemed like a good person.
This was a friend worth having.
The two brothers straightened their posture, showcasing their most handsome demeanor, as if they were peacocks spreading their tails in a courtship display.
With their background and talent, they believed capturing Ah Yin's heart would be a simple matter.
However, what they didn't know was...
The moment Ah Yin heard that their father was a Titled Douluo, her delicate body trembled.
When she learned their grandfather was a Pinnacle Douluo, a deep reverence and fear flickered in her eyes.
In that instant, Ah Yin silently marked Tang Xiao and Tang Hao as "unapproachable" and "must avoid at all costs."
She wished she could sprout wings and flee, never to encounter them again in her life.
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