"Really, Brother Feng, if I dare lie to you, may I forever lose this treasure.
I'll do whatever you ask me to do."
Zhu Zhuyun raised her head and intimately kissed Dugu Feng on the lips.
"You're not bad. I'll let you perform tonight," Dugu Feng said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuyun's face lit up with joy.
"Brother Feng, come with me!"
Her fair, rosy skin accentuated by the black leather outfit, Zhu Zhuyun pulled Dugu Feng to his feet.
"Brother Feng, let me demonstrate the Netherworld Cat's skills for you."
Zhu Zhuyun was in high spirits, eager to present her perfect self to Dugu Feng.
"Oh?"
Dugu Feng gestured for her to proceed as she pleased.
Without hesitation, Zhu Zhuyun channeled her Soul Power, causing the black leather outfit to disintegrate into dust.
Only her close-fitting pink undergarments remained, adorned with white ribbons tied into pretty bows.
She moved swiftly.
With a single sway, another Zhu Zhuyun appeared beside her.
Another sway, and the figures multiplied to four, then sixteen.
Sixteen Zhu Zhuyuns, identically dressed in undergarments, instantly surrounded Dugu Feng.
Witnessing this strange spectacle, Dugu Feng immediately recognized it as Zhu Zhuyun's Netherworld Shadow Doppelganger.
A Soul Skill capable of creating doppelgangers with some offensive power—though only one-tenth of the main body's—it served mainly to harass stronger opponents.
But what followed left Dugu Feng even more astonished.
The shadow doppelgangers multiplied again, each splitting into nine afterimages.
A total of 144 figures emerged.
They encircled Dugu Feng, striking poses and expressions of all kinds—seductive, joyful, shy, proud, aloof—each with a different demeanor.
Their movements grew even more exaggerated, adopting various dance postures that elegantly showcased Zhu Zhuyun's perfect figure and alluring skin.
After observing for a while, Dugu Feng discerned the essence: the initial sixteen were doppelgangers, capable of coexisting with the main body for a short time.
The second set, however, were mere afterimages—illusions created by the extreme speed of Zhu Zhuyun's shadow doppelgangers, giving the visual effect of over a hundred bodies dancing simultaneously.
Such dazzling speed produced this bewildering scene.
Zhu Zhuyun, at the Soul Saint level, was indeed a force to be reckoned with.
Zhu Zhuyun exerted herself fully, displaying every enticing aspect.
Only after a full quarter-hour did all the figures instantly merge into one, abruptly pushing Dugu Feng onto the bed.
"Brother Feng, let me..."
Zhu Zhuyun began attending to him with utmost care.
Fresh from her exertion and in her Martial Soul Avatar state, her body was infinitely supple.
Zhu Zhuyun resolved to give her all.
Dugu Feng's formidable strength had left a deep impression on her.
This time, she was determined to make him see her in a new light.
Moments later, Zhu Zhuyun exclaimed in alarm, "Brother Feng, the commotion is too loud! Could we be discovered?"
Her answer came in the form of even greater commotion.
It sent Zhu Zhuyun's heart racing with a mix of fear and peculiar excitement.
Late into the night.
Everything settled into calm.
"What level is the Star Luo Emperor's strength?" Dugu Feng asked.
Zhu Zhuyun's mind was still unsettled. She thought back and recalled: "The Star Luo Emperor's Soul Power Level is ninety-five. Even in his youth, he stood out among all the princes.
He's quite similar to you, Brother Feng—solely focused on cultivation, never paying attention to anything else.
Even when he was the Crown Prince, not even the Crown Princess at the time could capture his interest.
But precisely because of this, his cultivation speed advanced by leaps and bounds, and no one among his peers could surpass him.
When the previous emperor passed away, he had just broken through to become a Titled Douluo. Now, he has been on the throne for over twenty years!
Before the expedition, he gathered the heads of various families and once spoke of his own strength to intimidate everyone!"
Ninety-five levels—not bad in terms of strength.
"If you need it, I can lead my Zhu Family's Soul Masters and open the gates at the critical moment to let the Heaven Dou army into the city.
But we still need to figure out how to deal with a powerhouse like the Star Luo Emperor!" Zhu Zhuyun gritted her teeth, seemingly ready to risk everything.
Being a traitor was no easy task. If they failed, the Zhu Family would face reckoning.
Zhu Zhuyun had made a resolute decision.
Dugu Feng glanced at her calmly. "No need for that. Instead, I'm going to bring your Zhu Family a fortune.
I can tell you that Xue Qinghe has no intention of engaging in a decisive battle for at least the next year. His reign is still short, and the purpose of mobilizing the army for this expedition is to rally the nation's strength for reforms.
At the same time, he aims to gradually consolidate his rule through small-scale battles.
Only after a year, when he has fully taken control of the military and the Spirit Master World, will he launch the decisive battle.
By then, I will pass all the information to you.
At the critical moment, you can leak it to the Star Luo Emperor, prompting him to strike and deliver a heavy blow to Xue Qinghe's core forces!"
Dugu Feng spoke in a measured tone.
Now that he knew the Star Luo Emperor's strength was at level ninety-five, he felt reassured. He could definitely make good use of it.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuyun was utterly stunned.
According to royal intelligence, you and Xue Qinghe address each other as brothers? Could it be a friendship in name only?
Though she didn't understand Dugu Feng's motives, this was beneficial for the Zhu Family. There was no need to take any risks, and it would satisfy Dugu Feng.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Zhu Zhuyun hugged Dugu Feng. "Thank you, Brother Feng!"
"Don't get too excited. I'm not doing this for you. Your Core Pearl is already inside you.
Remember, if you mess this up, don't blame me for being harsh!"
Dugu Feng said coldly.
"Yes, Master. This servant understands!"
Zhu Zhuyun replied cheerfully, then focused her senses inward.
Suddenly, she sensed the Core Pearl again.
This filled her with indescribable joy.
With his task completed, Dugu Feng had no intention of staying longer.
He dressed, meaningfully stroked Zhu Zhuyun's face, and left the room.
Soon, his figure merged into the darkness and vanished.
With his stealth abilities, the city's defenses were as if they didn't exist.
Dugu Feng soared into the air, blending into the night sky before flying toward the northern bank.
On his way back to the estate, he made a detour north of Tongshui City.
The Emerald Dragon Snake guided him to inspect several of the Heaven Dou army's camps.
Dugu Feng moved silently, alerting no one.
But from a distance, he had already spotted Snake Spear Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo.
Both had disguised themselves and were hiding within the Royal Soul Master Legion.
Apart from these two, the Emerald Dragon Snake also detected some other Soul Masters lurking in the shadows, connected to them.
This group of people was separate from the main army, concealed in a forest quite far from Tongshui City.
This was the hidden force Qian Renxue had been keeping in reserve.
They were to strike at the critical moment, coordinating with the main army to shatter the Star Luo Empire's defenses in one fell swoop.
"Brother Xue, I'm adding some difficulty for you! Only then can your abilities be fully demonstrated, and you undergo a more profound trial."
Dugu Feng sneered.
(End of Chapter)