That name is quite domineering; it looks like a top-tier Spirit.
Xu Yuan looked at Jiang Zhu and Zhu Zhuqing; he was quite curious about their situation now.
Jiang Zhu smiled slightly and said, "Just like them, my Rank has reached 40, and my Spirit has evolved into the Scepter of Light."
Hearing Jiang Zhu's words, Xu Yuan was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Jiang Zhu to evolve into the Scepter of Light.
Previously, he hadn't quite understood God King Tang San's actions, but seeing this now, it was clearly God King Tang San's arrangement.
He intended to let Jiang Zhu and the others attempt to inherit the God Positions of the Elemental Gods.
However, Tai Long did not evolve according to God King Tang San's plan.
Jiang Zhu — God of Light
Jing Ling — God of Darkness
Huang Yuan — God of Wind
Shui Binger/Shui Yueer — God of Water
Liu Erlong — God of Fire
He estimated that God King Tang San wanted Tai Long's Spirit to possess the Earth attribute after evolving, but he hadn't expected it to evolve into the Titan Giant Ape.
He just didn't know if the God of Earth would take an interest in Tai Long.
The only one hard to find was the God of Space; there was no helping it, as Spirits with the Space attribute were simply too rare.
Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and said, "I'm already at Rank 30, but I feel like my Rank can still increase. As for my Spirit, it has evolved into the Hell White Tiger."
Learning that Zhu Zhuqing's Spirit had evolved into the Hell White Tiger, Xu Yuan was a bit surprised; he hadn't expected it to evolve into this at all.
Meanwhile, God King Tang San within the Sea of Spirit wasn't surprised in the least.
In the Sea of Spirit, God King Tang San explained, "The Hell Civet already has a hidden Bloodline connection with the White Tiger Spirit. Zhu Zhuqing's Bloodline purity far exceeds that of ordinary people, and she has taken the Medicinal Pills you refined. When the Spirit evolved, it triggered the latent White Tiger Bloodline; mutating into the Hell White Tiger is perfectly normal."
He had learned about this from Dai Mubai before and had also looked through some records, so he knew about the Hell White Tiger.
The Hell White Tiger had existed long ago; at that time, the Hell White Tiger was a First Level God, but it had fallen during that war.
Its whereabouts after death were unknown, but its Bloodline was scattered across many Worlds, including the Douluo Continent.
The Dai family and the Zhu family each possessed a trace of that Bloodline, though their focuses were different.
The Medicinal Pills he taught Xu Yuan to refine just happened to stimulate that trace of Bloodline in Zhu Zhuqing, allowing her Spirit to undergo an ancestral awakening into the Hell White Tiger.
Xu Yuan smiled and congratulated Zhu Zhuqing, "Congratulations, Zhuqing."
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and said, "Without the Medicinal Pills you gave me, it would have been impossible for my Spirit to evolve into the Hell White Tiger."
She was incredibly grateful to Xu Yuan in her heart, feeling that she hadn't followed the wrong person.
Asking herself, if she had obtained something good, she definitely wouldn't have easily shared it with others.
Yet when Xu Yuan obtained good things, he shared them with everyone to improve their strength.
Tai Long and the others looked at Xu Yuan with faces full of gratitude; they knew that without Xu Yuan, they would never have reached such great heights.
The Medicinal Pills Xu Yuan provided had significantly boosted their strength and potentially made it possible for them to become Titled Douluo.
Xu Yuan looked at Xiao Wu and the others and said, "It's nothing, everyone. We are partners, and I am the captain; sharing a few things is no big deal. Besides, our goal is the championship of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament."
Xiao Wu's nose twitched, and she suddenly hugged Xu Yuan's arm, her voice carrying a hint of a sob: "Brother Xu Yuan, you're so good!"
She knew exactly how precious those Medicinal Pills were; any other power would treat them as a supreme treasure of their sect, yet Xu Yuan handed them out like candies.
Tai Long slapped his chest with a firm expression: "Brother Xu, from now on, I'll strike wherever you point! Even if the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall comes, I'll dare to fight her to the death!"
Huang Yuan and Jing Ling added, "Same here!"
Jiang Zhu intimately pulled Xu Yuan into her embrace and gave him a kiss, saying, "Xu Yuan, I really love you to death. If you're willing, I can be your wife."
Any other woman would be desperate to marry Xu Yuan after he brought out such things; her reaction was perfectly normal.
With their strength significantly boosted and their Spirits evolved, if word of this got out, a crowd of people would absolutely want to marry Xu Yuan.
Xiao Wu, Liu Erlong, and Zhu Zhuqing were all incredibly jealous upon seeing this, though Zhu Zhuqing and Liu Erlong did not show it as obviously.
Xu Yuan was stunned by Jiang Zhu's sudden move and instinctively tried to push her away, but she held him even tighter.
"Jiang Zhu, stop messing around," Xu Yuan coughed lightly, his tone a bit awkward.
A serious light shone in Jiang Zhu's eyes: "I'm not messing around. Xu Yuan, you're so good to me, what's wrong with me marrying you?"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the room instantly became subtle.
Xiao Wu was the first to bristle, pulling Jiang Zhu away from Xu Yuan and glaring at her with hands on her hips: "Jiang Zhu! You're cheating! Brother Xu Yuan is mine; I should be the one to be his wife!"
"On what grounds?" Jiang Zhu wasn't annoyed at being pulled away; instead, she tilted her chin up at Xiao Wu. "My figure and everything else are better than yours, so of course I should be his wife!"
"I've known Brother Xu Yuan the longest!" Xiao Wu said huffily, clenching her fists as her rabbit-ear-like ponytails stood on end. "I already knew Brother Xu Yuan back at Nuoding Academy!"
The two of them started arguing back and forth, their cheeks flushed red, looking like two small animals fighting over food.
Seeing this, Xu Yuan quickly stepped in to act as a peacemaker.
Tai Long and the other two silently kept their distance to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
They weren't envious of this situation at all, feeling it was only natural.
Liu Erlong watched the scene with a smile; she didn't mind this at all.
Zhu Zhuqing was much the same; she and Xu Yuan had already done everything they should, and they would certainly be together in the future.
*Knock, knock, knock—*
Just then, the sound of knocking on the door rang out, and the room immediately fell silent.
Xu Yuan said toward the door, "Enter."
A student opened the door and walked in, greeted everyone in the room, and then approached Liu Erlong.
"Dean, His Excellency Poison Douluo has arrived."
Upon learning that Dugu Bo had arrived, everyone else was extremely surprised.
Liu Erlong asked for Dugu Bo's location and strode toward the Dean's office.
Xu Yuan quickly followed upon seeing this; he naturally knew what Dugu Bo's purpose for coming was.
When they arrived at the Dean's office, Xu Yuan and Liu Erlong saw Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan sitting together drinking tea, with a teacher attending to them.
Dugu Bo saw Xu Yuan and greeted him warmly, "Xu Yuan, long time no see."
Xu Yuan responded with a smile, "Long time no see."
He was a bit curious in his heart as to why Dugu Bo had brought Dugu Yan along.
Dugu Bo had a little scheme in mind by bringing Dugu Yan; he wanted Dugu Yan and Xu Yuan to be together.
If the two of them were together, not to mention his own future chance of becoming a god, Dugu Yan would have a high probability of attaining godhood in the future.
In his heart, he already regarded Xu Yuan as the Reincarnation of a god.
Xu Yuan becoming a god was inevitable; by building a good relationship, perhaps he could become a god as well
A while ago, Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng broke up, which made him even more determined in his previous thoughts.
Liu Erlong was incredibly surprised to see this; she truly hadn't expected the two of them to know each other.
Dugu Bo looked at Liu Erlong and greeted her, "Greetings, Dean Liu. I've come this time to find Xu Yuan."
Liu Erlong was surprised to learn that Dugu Bo was looking for Xu Yuan. After her initial surprise, she quickly returned Dugu Bo's greeting.
Dugu Yan stood up, looked at Xu Yuan, and said, "Xu Yuan, long time no see."
Xu Yuan nodded slightly. "Long time no see, Miss Dugu."
Realizing Dugu Bo was there for Xu Yuan, Liu Erlong left the office with the other teacher.
Seeing the two leave the office, Xu Yuan looked at Dugu Bo and asked, "How did things go?"
Dugu Bo said with utmost respect, "It has been settled."
Dugu Yan, standing to the side, looked at her grandfather in utter shock; she had never seen him act this way before.
One must remember that her grandfather was a Titled Douluo.
Xu Yuan took out two Medicinal Pills. "These two pills can solve your physical issues. The white one only has a simple detoxifying effect. The brown one contains a wisp of True Dragon Bloodline, which can evolve your Spirit. How you choose is up to you."
Dugu Yan's eyes were fixed intently on the two pills in Xu Yuan's palm, and she subconsciously held her breath.
The white pill emitted a clear, cold luster. Just being near it, one could smell a herbal fragrance that dispelled gloom; clearly, its detoxifying effect would not be as simple as Xu Yuan claimed.
The brown pill was even more unusual. Faint golden patterns flowed on its surface, and one could vaguely see a thread-like red light winding within, as if a miniature True Dragon were slumbering inside.
"Spirit evolution..." Dugu Yan murmured to herself, her fingertips trembling slightly.
Although her Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit was strong, it always carried the hidden danger of venom backlash, not to mention how it compared to Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
It was precisely this gap that made her always feel inferior in that relationship.
If she could use the True Dragon Bloodline to evolve her Spirit... Dugu Bo didn't even have to think; he chose the white pill for himself and gave the other to Dugu Yan.
He had used poison for many years; if his Spirit underwent a change, he might not necessarily be able to adapt.
More importantly, Dugu Yan was extremely important to him, so it was better to give the Spirit evolution to her.
Watching her grandfather give up the chance for evolution to her without hesitation, Dugu Yan's eyes instantly turned red.
"Grandfather..." Dugu Yan's voice choked up. She wanted to say something, but Dugu Bo interrupted her.
"Silly girl, what are you crying for?" Dugu Bo's rough palm gently patted Dugu Yan's head, his tone gentler than ever before. "You becoming stronger is more important than my own strength increasing."
He had no attachments in this life except for this Granddaughter; she was the soft spot he would risk his life to protect.
Xu Yuan said with a smile, "You two, if you are going to consume the pills, it would be better to do so after you return."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo immediately realized, "The Mister is right; I was inconsiderate."
Spirit evolution was no small matter; it indeed required a quiet and safe environment. This office was truly unsuitable.
He carefully handed the brown pill to Dugu Yan and tucked his own white pill away.
Dugu Bo cupped his hands toward Xu Yuan. "Then we shall take our leave. We will trouble the Mister again in three days."
Dugu Yan gripped the pill in her palm tightly and bowed deeply to Xu Yuan, her voice still carrying a lingering sob. "Thank you, Mr. Xu."
After speaking, she and her grandfather quickly left the office.
As she left, Dugu Yan looked back at Xu Yuan, feeling that he was incredibly mysterious, which made her heart flutter inexplicably.
After the two left, Liu Erlong walked back in and asked curiously, "What happened?"
Xu Yuan explained, "I'm helping them detoxify."
Liu Erlong was incredibly surprised; she hadn't expected it to be about that at all.
One must know that the Poison Douluo was the number one expert in using poison, yet there was actually something Dugu Bo couldn't solve.
She was finding her little husband more and more mysterious.
Xu Yuan asked curiously, "Teacher, speaking of which, how are things on your end?"
For Liu Erlong's Medicinal Pill, he had added a wisp of the Fire Dragon King's Origin; Spirit evolution should have been an easy matter.
Liu Erlong smiled and said, "Xu Yuan, thank you so much. Those pills of yours are truly miraculous; they allowed me to Breakthrough to Titled Douluo directly. That red pill was especially amazing; it even provided me with a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring."
Xu Yuan was also somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected it to provide a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring.
At this moment, God King Tang San explained, "It is not a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring; it was formed from the Fire Dragon King's energy."
Upon learning the truth, Xu Yuan suddenly understood. So that was it.
Xu Yuan asked Liu Erlong, "And what about your Spirit?"
Liu Erlong thought for a moment and said, "My Spirit has evolved; it's called the Fire Dragon King. It's a very powerful Spirit."
When she thought about her evolved Spirit, it was even more powerful than her Spirit Fusion technique with Yu Xiaogang and the others.
Furthermore, she had also obtained the Nine Trials of the Fire God. As long as she completed them, she could become a deity.
All of this was brought to her by Xu Yuan.
Liu Erlong gave a mysterious smile. "I'll tell you a secret."
Hearing that Liu Erlong had a secret, both Xu Yuan and God King Tang San became curious.
Liu Erlong spoke up, "I have received the Fire God's Legacy. As long as I complete the trials, I can become a god."
Upon hearing this, both Xu Yuan and God King Tang San were incredibly surprised; they hadn't expected Liu Erlong to receive the Nine Trials of the Fire God so quickly.
After thinking it over, it was most likely because Liu Erlong's Spirit evolution had caught the Fire God's attention.
Liu Erlong walked up to Xu Yuan, hugged him, and kissed him. "Xu Yuan, thank you."
Xu Yuan was stunned by Liu Erlong's sudden kiss, the faint scent from her hair lingering at the tip of his nose.
"Teacher..." Xu Yuan instinctively wanted to step back, but he was held even tighter by Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong looked up, her eyes sparkling with excitement and gratitude. Her usual professional demeanor had faded quite a bit, replaced by the charm of a young woman. "If it weren't for you, how could I have ever had the chance to touch the threshold of godhood? I can never repay this kindness in my lifetime."
Seeing this, Xu Yuan thought for a moment and joked, "Then why doesn't Teacher dedicate herself to me?"
Liu Erlong was taken aback, and then a flush of red rose to her cheeks. She reached out and gave Xu Yuan's arm a playful pinch. "You brat, you're getting more and more disrespectful."
Though she scolded him, she didn't let go of his arm. Instead, Liu Erlong leaned her head gently against Xu Yuan's shoulder, her voice sounding somewhat lazy. "But... it's not like I can't."
Xu Yuan was surprised to hear this; he hadn't expected Liu Erlong to actually agree.
He had previously been worried that Liu Erlong would refuse because of the age difference and their teacher-student relationship.
"Xu Yuan, what are you doing?"
Liu Erlong asked shyly as she was suddenly picked up by Xu Yuan.
Placing Liu Erlong on the desk, Xu Yuan leaned into her ear and said, "Starting class."
Afterward, Xu Yuan emerged from Liu Erlong's office and headed toward the training grounds.
At that moment, a teacher came running over in a hurry.
The teacher looked at Xu Yuan and said, "Xu Yuan, His Highness the Crown Prince is here; he's looking for you."
Learning that Xue Qinghe had arrived, Xu Yuan was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected Xue Qinghe to visit at this time.
Xu Yuan looked at the teacher and said, "Teacher, please lead the way."
The teacher nodded and led Xu Yuan toward the academy's reception hall.
Passing through several training grounds, he saw from a distance several guards dressed in brocade robes standing at the entrance of the reception hall. Their auras were steady, clearly indicating they were Spirit Masters, and of no low Rank.
Entering the reception hall, Xu Yuan saw Xue Qinghe sitting in the main seat of the hall.
Seeing Xu Yuan arrive, Xue Qinghe stood up and gave a polite salute: "Brother Xu, long time no see."
Xu Yuan returned the salute: "Long time no see, Your Highness. May I ask if Your Highness has some business?"
He didn't believe for a second that Qian Renxue would come looking for him just because she was bored.
Although Qian Renxue was a hopeless romantic, it was impossible for her to fall for him after seeing him just once.
Yu Xiaogang's luck with women was indeed strong, but it wasn't strong enough to make everyone fall in love at first sight; otherwise, Yu Xiaogang wouldn't have been cuckolded by Qian Xunji.
Speaking of which, once a girl on the Douluo Continent sets her heart on someone, she remains devoted and basically never betrays them.
Xu Yuan suddenly remembered something; he recalled that the God of Love supposedly died after being betrayed by a lover.
Although it wasn't stated where they died, he felt there was a high probability it was on the Douluo Continent. Otherwise, why would the women of the Douluo Continent be such hopeless romantics?
The main reason was the existence of the Qiankun Valley of Love Inquiry on the Douluo Continent. If he remembered correctly, that thing was left behind by the God of Love.
If it was left by the God of Love, then since the God of Love died, there was a high probability the God Position was within the Douluo Continent.
Why wasn't it in the Qiankun Valley of Love Inquiry?
If it were in the Qiankun Valley of Love Inquiry, God King Tang San would have taken it long ago and given the God Position to his own people.
Xue Qinghe smiled slightly and said, "I happened to be passing by the Blue Tyrant Academy today, so I decided to come and see Brother Xu."
Xu Yuan gestured for Xue Qinghe to sit, and the two of them sat down.
Xue Qinghe watched Xu Yuan pour tea and, remembering something, asked: "Brother Xu, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament will begin in a while. Will you be participating?"
Xu Yuan nodded and poured himself a cup of tea: "Naturally. Moreover, I am the captain of the Lanba Battle Team this time."
Learning that Xu Yuan was the captain, Xue Qinghe immediately became interested and asked: "Brother Xu, I wonder about your strength..."
Xu Yuan took a sip of tea and said, "Rank 45."
God King Tang San in his Sea of Spirit wanted him to say Rank 52 directly, but he felt that would be too outrageous. He decided to say Rank 45 first to catch Qian Renxue's attention.
Xue Qinghe's hand holding the teacup paused slightly, and a flicker of genuine surprise flashed in the depths of her eyes.
Rank 45 at twelve years old?
With this kind of talent, even the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall would likely find it hard to surpass him.
She had originally thought Xu Yuan was at most around Rank 31; she hadn't expected him to have reached such a height already.
"Brother Xu's talent is truly astonishing," Xue Qinghe said, putting down her teacup with a tone of admiration. "To have such strength at this age, your future achievements will surely be limitless."
Xu Yuan smiled, neither humble nor arrogant: "Your Highness overpraises me. It's just a bit of good luck and smooth cultivation."
Seeing Xu Yuan's composed manner, Xue Qinghe felt even more certain.
This youth not only possessed extraordinary talent but his Heart-Nature also far exceeded his peers. He was a talent worth recruiting. If she could bring him under her wing, it would be of great benefit to her future plans.
Xue Qinghe changed the subject, her tone becoming much more sincere: "Brother Xu, to be honest, the Heaven Dou Empire is currently in need of talent. With your abilities, staying at the academy is a waste of your potential. Would you be willing to serve me?"
Xu Yuan's fingers holding the teacup paused slightly. He raised his eyes to look at Xue Qinghe, his gaze calm and rippleless: "What does Your Highness mean?"
Xue Qinghe's fingertips lightly tapped the table, her gaze deep as she looked at Xu Yuan: "Brother Xu, you may know that while the Heaven Dou Empire appears stable now, undercurrents are surging. If one day I can truly take full control of power, I will surely sweep away the petty scoundrels and restore a clear sky to the Empire."
She paused, her tone carrying the weight of a promise: "At that time, Brother Xu would be a founding merit official of the Empire. What of a Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall? I will pave the way for you, making you an existence below only one but above ten thousand."
These words were a blatant hint. She was painting a blueprint for Xu Yuan of her reign after ascending the throne, and Xu Yuan would be the most central piece of the puzzle.
Xu Yuan understood clearly.
Qian Renxue was indeed trying to recruit him to add another brick to her plan of disguising herself as Xue Qinghe and usurping the Heaven Dou imperial power.
Xu Yuan put down his teacup and smiled faintly: "I admire Your Highness's grand ambitions. However, my heart does not lie in the imperial court; I only wish to lead my companions further along the path of the Spirit Master."
He neither directly refused nor agreed, giving Xue Qinghe a graceful way out.
A flash of surprise crossed Xue Qinghe's eyes; she seemingly hadn't expected Xu Yuan to refuse so tactfully yet firmly.
Xue Qinghe was silent for a moment, then laughed: "Brother Xu is indeed a man of character. Very well, forced fruits are not sweet. But since we have met, if there is ever a place where you need my help in the future, Brother Xu, do not hesitate to ask."
She knew very well that a Genius like Xu Yuan would never easily submit to another.
Rather than forcing him, it was better to play the long game.
As long as she made him owe her a favor, there would be plenty of opportunities to recruit him later.
Xu Yuan nodded: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
The two chatted for a few more minutes, mostly about topics regarding the Elite Tournament.
Xue Qinghe seemingly casually inquired about the Blue Tyrant Academy's lineup, while Xu Yuan responded with a mix of truth and fiction.
Half an hour later, Xue Qinghe rose to take her leave: "It's getting late, I should return to the palace. During the Elite Tournament, I will personally go to cheer for Brother Xu."
"Farewell, Your Highness." Xu Yuan stood up to see her off.
Watching the back of Xue Qinghe leaving with her guards, the smile in Xu Yuan's eyes gradually faded.
In the Sea of Spirit, God King Tang San nodded slightly: "Remember, no matter how she invites you, do not agree."
Xu Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why?"
God King Tang San smiled slightly and said, "A woman like Qian Renxue is more interested in things she cannot get. The things she gets easily, she cares for less."
He understood Qian Renxue all too well; no one understood Qian Renxue better than him.
People like Qian Renxue are too proud; she won't care if you intentionally try to get on her good side.
If you are a Genius and refuse her multiple times, it will catch her attention, and she will inexplicably fall in love with you.
As someone who had experienced it personally, he had the most right to speak on the matter.
However, for the current Xu Yuan, winning over Qian Renxue would not be difficult.
Why?
Because Xu Yuan possessed the luck with women from both Yu Xiaogang and his other self. Winning over Qian Renxue would be an easy task.
If it weren't for Bibi Dong's twisted mind, he would have wanted Xu Yuan to take her in.
It couldn't be helped; Bibi Dong's potential was too great, and it would be a waste if she died.
Hearing God King Tang San's thoughts, Xu Yuan almost lost his composure.
Wait, big brother, you won't even let Bibi Dong go?
In the future, will you not even let go of your own mother?
At the thought of that scene, Xu Yuan's scalp felt numb.
As for Tang Yuehua?
Xu Yuan thought it was impossible because he felt God King Tang San looked down on Tang Yuehua.
Tang Yuehua was good-looking, but she wasn't very useful.
Xu Yuan replied to God King Tang San: "Understood."
After saying that, he got up and left... In the blink of an eye, a few days passed, and the carriage slowly arrived near the Star Dou Great Forest.
Xu Yuan and his group got off the carriage one after another.
They came here to hunt Spirit Beasts for those who needed spirit rings.
Xiao Wu used her poor health as an excuse and did not come to the Star Dou Great Forest.
The real reason was something Xu Yuan and God King Tang San both knew perfectly well.
Jiang Zhu enthusiastically hugged Xu Yuan's arm and joked, "Captain, let's sleep together tonight."
Ever since her Spirit evolved, Jiang Zhu had been incredibly enthusiastic towards Xu Yuan, always liking to joke with him.
Xu Yuan raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a bit of playful roguishness: "Sure, remember to wash up tonight; I don't want to squeeze into a tent with a little kitten."
As soon as these words came out, the smile on Jiang Zhu's face froze instantly, and then her ears turned beet red, with even her neck stained with a layer of pink.
She hadn't expected Xu Yuan to respond so bluntly, and for a moment she was at a loss, subconsciously letting go of his arm.
Jiang Zhu took half a step back and glared at him reproachfully: "Cap-Captain, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Her voice carried a hint of subtle stuttering; there was no trace of her previous confident manner from when she was joking.
Liu Erlong came up behind them and gave each of them a punch.
"You two have no respect for your elders!" Liu Erlong withdrew her fists and glared at Xu Yuan. "You're the captain, don't you know how to be serious? And you, Jiang Zhu, messing around with Xu Yuan all day, what does that look like!"
Though she scolded them, there was no real anger in her eyes.
Xu Yuan rubbed his head and chuckled: "Teacher, we're just playing around."
Jiang Zhu also lowered her head and muttered softly: "I know, Teacher Erlong."
The flush on her cheeks hadn't faded, and her heart was like a little rabbit, thumping wildly.
Were Xu Yuan's words just now serious?
Zhu Zhuqing stood nearby, looking at Xu Yuan with a trace of helplessness, as if saying "you're teasing her again."
Xu Yuan smiled and said nothing.
Tai Long and the other two watched all this with chuckles; they didn't dare tease Jiang Zhu.
Otherwise, they would be dealt with by Jiang Zhu.
As for Xu Yuan, he wouldn't get angry; instead, he would happily play along with them.
Although there was a significant age gap among the four of them, their relationship was exceptionally good.
"Alright, let's go." Liu Erlong clapped her hands and led the way into the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Seeing this, Xu Yuan's group followed behind Liu Erlong.
As the sky gradually darkened, Liu Erlong's group found a place to set up a temporary camp.
"I'm going to the bathroom." Just as Xu Yuan sat down, he felt the urge to relieve himself.
"Be careful, don't go too far," Liu Erlong looked up and reminded him, her hands busy adjusting the campfire.
"Understood, Teacher," Xu Yuan replied, heading toward the bushes next to the camp under the cover of twilight.
The night in the Star Dou Great Forest was exceptionally quiet, with only the crackling of the campfire and the faint roars of beasts in the distance.
After walking just a few steps, light footsteps came from behind.
Xu Yuan looked back and saw Jiang Zhu following him, holding a lit wooden stick to serve as a torch.
At the same time, Xu Yuan noticed Zhu Zhuqing following in the shadows, which left him somewhat speechless.
He was just going to the bathroom, why were both of them following?
Jiang Zhu raised the torch, her cheeks appearing exceptionally rosy in the firelight. "Teacher Erlong said it's dark outside and told me to provide some light for you."
Despite saying so, her eyes were evasive; she clearly wasn't telling the whole truth.
Xu Yuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I'm just going to the bathroom; you can't possibly watch me, right?"
Jiang Zhu's face turned even redder at his words, and the torch in her hand wobbled. She huffed, "Wh-who wants to watch you! I'll just wait here to make sure you don't get carried off by a Spirit Beast!"
She moved to the side as she spoke and turned her back, but her ears were as sharp as radar, hearing exactly which tree Xu Yuan walked to.
Xu Yuan was somewhat helpless; making sure no one could see, he took care of his business.
After finishing, he faintly heard some movement.
Xu Yuan quickly pulled up his pants and used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to head in that direction.
As soon as he arrived, Xu Yuan saw a thousand-year Blood Wolf about to attack a silver-haired girl.
"First Spirit Skill: Life Envelopment."
The Blue Silver Emperor burst from the ground like a Spirit snake, instantly Binding the thousand-year Blood Wolf's limbs, its sharp barbs piercing deep into the creature's thick fur.
The Blood Wolf let out a violent roar and jerked its body, only to find the vines tightening; every struggle seemed like it was feeding the Blue Silver Emperor.
Those barbs were continuously absorbing its spirit power and feeding it back to Xu Yuan.
Xu Yuan immediately used Hidden Weapons against the Blood Wolf, attacking its vital points.
Three Bone-Piercing Nails whistled through the air, accurately flying toward the Blood Wolf's eyes and throat.
The Blood Wolf's pupils shrank, and it twisted its head frantically to dodge, but one bone-piercing nail still pierced through its head.
The Blood Wolf's body swayed, its massive frame crashing to the ground, and the Blue Silver Emperor Binding it quickly vanished.
"Thank you for saving me, Young Master."
The silver-haired girl's voice carried a hint of subtle trembling.
Only then did Xu Yuan notice a deep wound on her left arm, bone visible, with blood staining most of her sleeve—clearly an injury from the Blood Wolf's surprise attack.
Xu Yuan's fourth spirit ring suddenly lit up, and a pale blue wind vortex spread out from him, enveloping the silver-haired girl with a gentle aura of life.
The blue wind mist brushed over the girl's wound, and the mangled flesh actually closed at a visible rate; the bloodiness receded significantly, and even her pale face regained some color.
The girl thanked Xu Yuan: "Thank you, my name is Gu Yue. May I know my benefactor's name?"
When they heard her name, both Xu Yuan and God King Tang San were stunned; neither of them had expected it.
Wait, why did you appear?
Xu Yuan waved his hand. "It was nothing. My name is Xu Yuan. Miss Gu Yue, what happened?"
Gu Yue said with a face full of sorrow, "I came here with others to hunt Spirit Beasts, but we were attacked, and I'm the only one who survived."
Xu Yuan reached out and patted Gu Yue's shoulder, his tone gentle yet carrying a reassuring strength: "Don't be too sad; now is not the time for sorrow. Safety is most important. We're camping nearby; if you don't mind, come with us for now. There's safety in numbers