Chapter Summaries

After Xue Haicang died from poisoning, Xue Ye suppressed the news and summoned the imperial family and influential figures to investigate. At the side hall, Dugu Bo confirmed Ning Fengzhi’s assessment that the Third Prince had been poisoned, while the snake bites on his arm appeared intended to mislead.

• Bai Wanwan reassured Dugu Bo that she would keep searching for the Nine-Section Emerald, and Dugu Bo worried that trouble was coming.
• Three days later, Xue Ye learned that Xue Haicang had died in a brothel district and ordered the news suppressed while summoning Xue Beng, Xue Xing, Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi, the two kings, Xue Qinghe, and Xue Luochuan.
• Bai Wanwan and Qian Renxue received Xue Ye’s summons but delayed their departure for the Imperial Palace.
• At the palace side hall, Xue Ye explained Xue Haicang’s death as the assembled officials examined the body.
• Ning Fengzhi concluded that Xue Haicang had died from poison in his food or drink and that the snake bites were likely a false lead; Dugu Bo agreed.

After Xue Haicang’s death was attributed to poison, the court agreed to help Prince Xue Xing investigate, though Xue Qinghe and Xue Luochuan both joined the inquiry while concealing their own roles. Back at King Canglan’s Mansion, Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan predicted the investigation would uncover nothing, and Qian Renxue hinted at her next plan.

• Dugu Bo identified netherworld purple plant as the likely poison, while Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan agreed with Ning Fengzhi’s assessment of the death.
• Xue Ye ordered the group to assist Prince Xue Xing, and Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Bo, and Qian Renxue offered help through Guibao.
• Xue Qinghe and Xue Luochuan volunteered to investigate, each privately regretting aspects of their involvement in Xue Haicang’s death.
• After leaving the palace, Guibao joined Prince Xue Xing’s investigation while Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan returned to King Canglan’s Mansion.
• Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan concluded that Xue Qinghe and Xue Luochuan would prevent the investigation from finding the truth, and Qian Renxue asked whether Bai Wanwan wanted to hear her next plan.

Prince Xue Xing failed to find clues in Xue Haicang’s case, which remained unresolved as Heaven Dou City’s political rivalry resumed. Two years later, Tang San and Xiao Wu arrived in Suotuo City to seek the academy his teacher had recommended, and they stopped to look at the grand King's Mansion.

• Prince Xue Xing, Xue Qinghe, and Xue Luochuan searched a pleasure establishment but found no clues about Xue Haicang’s case.
• After three months of investigation, Prince Xue Xing reported his failure to Xue Ye, who reprimanded him mildly and ordered him to continue investigating in secret.
• Xue Qinghe and Xue Luochuan’s rivalry resumed, growing more overt after Prince Xue Xing brought Xue Beng to live at the Prince Manor.
• Tang San and Xiao Wu arrived in Suotuo City, where Xiao Wu complained about the academy Grandmaster had chosen and said she wanted to challenge its reputedly unmatched titleholder.
• Tang San and Xiao Wu entered Suotuo City, saw the King's Mansion, and Tang San began to share a rumor about its two princely residents.

Bai Wanwan traveled through Suotuo City with Zhu Zhuqing, whom she had rescued, and brought her to the Rose Hotel. There, Bai Wanwan waited for Tang San and Xiao Wu to arrive, anticipating a scene as Xiao Wu checked in with him.

• Tang San told Xiao Wu a rumor that praising a Princely Title holder’s beauty could smooth over trouble, and Xiao Wu questioned whether it was reliable.
• Bai Wanwan ordered half a rabbit roasted and the other half chopped for Nine-Section Emerald, then declined Zhu Zhuqing’s offer to protect her while pretending to be an ordinary nobody.
• Bai Wanwan led Zhu Zhuqing to the Rose Hotel, fed Nine-Section Emerald, and ate the roast rabbit while waiting.
• Tang San and Xiao Wu entered the hotel, and Xiao Wu asked for one room, saying they had shared a room at Notting Academy.
• Bai Wanwan watched them discreetly, pleased that she had arrived in time, while Xiao Wu sniffed the air and noticed the delicious smell.

Xiao Wu sensed extreme danger from Bai Wanwan, who deliberately provoked her by eating roast rabbit. At the hotel, Dai Mubai confronted Tang San over a room, then froze when he saw Zhu Zhuqing and tried to explain away the twin sisters with him.

• Xiao Wu felt a powerful sense of danger from Bai Wanwan and moved closer to Tang San.
• Bai Wanwan told Tang San where to buy roast rabbit, angering Xiao Wu by revealing it was soft bone rabbit.
• Dai Mubai entered the hotel with twin sisters and demanded the room he claimed was always reserved for him.
• Tang San challenged Dai Mubai's claim, and Dai Mubai proposed a fight when Tang San refused to leave.
• Dai Mubai recognized Zhu Zhuqing, released the twin sisters, and claimed he was helping them.
• Bai Wanwan mocked Dai Mubai's excuse while Zhu Zhuqing watched him silently, and Tang San and Xiao Wu stepped back to observe.

Zhu Zhuqing left the Rose Hotel with Bai Wanwan after seeing Dai Mubai avoid confronting their future, while Tang San and Xiao Wu later arrived at the shabby Shrek Academy. The chapter ended with Xiao Wu pointing out that Shrek barred applicants with Blue Silver Grass martial souls, leaving Tang San's admission in doubt.

• Dai Mubai ignored Bai Wanwan's warning and watched her and Zhu Zhuqing leave, then drove away the twin sisters in anger.
• Zhu Zhuqing told Bai Wanwan she would protect her for now, though she did not know what she would do afterward.
• Bai Wanwan reflected on Zhu Zhuqing's limited potential and later revealed that Tang San's arrival would let her put her preparations into action, beginning with Flender.
• After spending two days exploring Suotuo City with Xiao Wu, Tang San went to Shrek Academy, where its shabby state surprised him.
• Xiao Wu pointed out a sign that barred applicants with Blue Silver Grass martial souls, reminding Tang San that his martial soul could prevent him from enrolling.

Tang San and Xiao Wu were refused admission to Shrek Academy, where Flender's agreement with Bai Wanwan prevented him from making an exception. After a black-robed Spirit Master asked Flender for a favor, Bai Wanwan continued spending time with Zhu Zhuqing in Suotuo City while waiting for the right moment.

• Tang San and Xiao Wu paid the registration fee, but the old man rejected Tang San because his martial soul was Blue Silver Grass and refused to refund their money.
• The old man revealed his six Spirit Rings and forced Tang San and Xiao Wu back when Xiao Wu argued over the fee.
• Flender recognized Tang San as Yu Xiaogang's disciple but refused to admit him, explaining that he could not break his agreement with Bai Wanwan.
• A black-robed man carrying a Clear Sky Hammer and a red Spirit Ring asked Flender for a favor, then left after Flender agreed to hear him out.
• Bai Wanwan ate noodles with Zhu Zhuqing in Suotuo City and said there was no hurry because the time for her business had not yet come.

Bai Wanwan encountered Tang Hao on the road outside Suotuo City, where he demanded that she abandon her agreement with Shrek Academy. After Bai Wanwan provoked him over the fate of Ah Yin and the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao attacked her, and the chapter ended with him advancing through the dust as she steadied herself after their clash.

• Bai Wanwan and Zhu Zhuqing left Suotuo City to visit Shrek Academy and check whether Flender had honored their agreement.
• A Black-robed Figure confronted them, recognized Bai Wanwan as King Canglan, and declared her agreement with Shrek Academy void.
• Bai Wanwan recognized the Clear Sky Hammer and identified the Black-robed Figure as Tang Hao, then summoned her Water Dragon King spirit and Reverse Wave Dragon Spine Spear.
• Bai Wanwan insulted Tang Hao and questioned whether he had exposed Ah Yin's identity, prompting him to swing the Clear Sky Hammer at her.
• Bai Wanwan blocked Tang Hao's strike but was blasted dozens of meters backward, and Tang Hao emerged from the dust asking whether she had ever experienced death.

Bai Wanwan taunted Tang Hao while Xiong Jun fought him, eventually overwhelming him in battle. Tang Hao attacked Bai Wanwan and Zhu Zhuqing to escape, but Xiong Jun blocked the blow, and Tang Hao vanished.

• Bai Wanwan called Xiong Jun to join her fight against Tang Hao, and Xiong Jun met Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer head-on.
• Xiong Jun gained the advantage over Tang Hao, who unleashed Haotian True Body and detonated several Spirit Rings to strengthen his attacks.
• Tang Hao redirected a powered-up Clear Sky Hammer strike toward Bai Wanwan and Zhu Zhuqing, hoping Xiong Jun would intervene.
• Xiong Jun rushed to protect Bai Wanwan and blocked the hammer, then found Tang Hao had disappeared.

Bai Wanwan and Xiong Jun drove Tang Hao off, leaving him badly injured and haunted by his past before he vowed revenge against Spirit Hall. In Suotuo City, Tang San and Xiao Wu complained about Shrek Academy and decided to find cheaper lodging while waiting for Grandmaster.

• Bai Wanwan healed her injuries and left for Suotuo City with Zhu Zhuqing, while Xiong Jun vanished into the shadows.
• Tang Hao collapsed in a forest, wounded by his fight with Xiong Jun and the strain of Ring Detonation.
• Tang Hao reflected on his responsibility for Ah Yin's sacrifice, the Clear Sky Sect's retreat, and the Single Attribute Four Sects' disintegration, then called himself a sinner.
• Tang Hao swore that blood debts must be paid in blood and walked away toward his vengeance against Spirit Hall.
• At a food stall in Suotuo City, Xiao Wu complained about Shrek Academy and its lost registration fee while Tang San tried to calm her.
• Tang San explained that their savings were dwindling, so he and Xiao Wu agreed to look for a cheaper hotel.

Bai Wanwan offered Zhu Zhuqing protection from the Star Luo Imperial Family if Zhu Zhuqing proved useful, and Zhu Zhuqing agreed to stay and cultivate. After Zhu Zhuqing left, Bai Wanwan returned to her room to heal injuries from Tang Hao’s attack.

• Bai Wanwan brought Zhu Zhuqing into the King's Mansion and told Meng Li’s men to guard the gates and stay away from the Soul Fighting Arena.
• Zhu Zhuqing told Bai Wanwan she planned to leave, unsure where to seek a chance to survive after losing faith in Dai Mubai.
• Bai Wanwan explained that Zhu Zhuqing could not rely on Dai Mubai to defeat Dai Weisi and offered to protect her if she worked for Bai Wanwan.
• Zhu Zhuqing accepted the offer, and Bai Wanwan assigned her a room and told her to focus on cultivation.
• Bai Wanwan returned to her room and circulated her Soul Power to heal her injuries from Tang Hao’s blow.

Flender worried about how to temper Ning Rongrong after receiving a letter from Ning Fengzhi. Dai Mubai went to the King's Mansion to seek Zhu Zhuqing, but Meng Li refused to let him in while Bai Wanwan was resting.

• Flender read Ning Fengzhi's letter and decided to test Ning Rongrong's reaction before trying to correct her behavior.
• Dai Mubai resolved to explain to Zhu Zhuqing why he had taken twin sisters to the Rose Hotel and went to the King's Mansion to find her.
• Meng Li turned Dai Mubai away twice, refusing entry without Bai Wanwan's permission even after Dai Mubai claimed to be the Third Prince of the Star Luo Empire.
• Meng Li waited near Bai Wanwan's room, and she finally emerged at around nine in the morning.

Zhu Zhuqing met Dai Mubai at the King's Mansion and ended their relationship, saying she would pursue her own path and escape the Star Luo Imperial Family’s fate. Bai Wanwan backed her and had Lor Diarra escort Dai Mubai out after he challenged her authority.

• Bai Wanwan told Meng Li to ask Zhu Zhuqing whether she wanted to see Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing agreed to meet him.
• Dai Mubai tried to explain what happened at the Rose Hotel, but Zhu Zhuqing refused to hear him and declared they would go their separate ways.
• When Dai Mubai tried to follow Zhu Zhuqing, she asked Bai Wanwan whether she was safe in the King's Mansion, and Bai Wanwan assured her she was.
• Dai Mubai accused Bai Wanwan of interfering in a matter of the Star Luo Imperial Family, and Bai Wanwan said she did not fear even the Star Luo Emperor.
• Bai Wanwan ordered Lor Diarra to show Dai Mubai out, and he left the King's Mansion without making further threats.

After leaving the King's Mansion, Dai Mubai attacked Ning Rongrong when she mocked him, then stopped just short of striking her. Ning Rongrong went to Bai Wanwan to write to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, while Bai Wanwan invited her to explain what happened.

• Dai Mubai left the King's Mansion, swallowed his anger at its occupants, and encountered Ning Rongrong on the street.
• Ning Rongrong teased Dai Mubai about being turned away, and he threatened her before activating his Martial Soul Possession and knocking her down.
• Dai Mubai stopped his fist before it hit Ning Rongrong, warned her not to provoke him, and walked away.
• Ning Rongrong shouted after Dai Mubai, then went to the King's Mansion and asked to write a letter to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Bai Wanwan let Ning Rongrong in, brought her paper and a pen, and asked her to explain what had happened.

After Dai Mubai humiliated Ning Rongrong, Bai Wanwan encouraged her to seek help from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and arranged for her to stay at the King's Mansion. Ning Rongrong waited for a reply while Bai Wanwan continued overseeing Zhu Zhuqing’s training, then asked why Qian-jie had not come to Suotuo City.

• Ning Rongrong wrote letters to Chen Xin and Gu Rong about Dai Mubai, while Bai Wanwan urged her not to let the humiliation pass.
• Bai Wanwan ordered Lor Diarra to deliver the letters directly to Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, as a separate report about Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai was sent to Ning Fengzhi.
• Ning Rongrong decided to wait for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s response before returning to Shrek Academy, and accepted Bai Wanwan’s offer to stay at the King's Mansion.
• Bai Wanwan checked that Zhu Zhuqing was diligently cultivating, then rested in a rocking chair with Ning Rongrong.
• Ning Rongrong asked Bai Wanwan why Qian-jie had not come to Suotuo City with her.

After Ning Fengzhi received a tear-stained letter about Ning Rongrong being bullied, Chen Xin rushed to Shrek Academy while Qian Renxue learned what had happened and headed to Suotuo City. Meanwhile, Tang San and Xiao Wu told their teacher about the situation, and he went alone to speak with Flender.

• Bai Wanwan told Ning Rongrong that her sister was in Heaven Dou City, then gave her a cushion for the rocking chair.
• Ning Fengzhi read the letter about Ning Rongrong, and Gu Rong blamed him for leaving Rongrong at Shrek Academy; Chen Xin rushed out to handle the matter.
• Ning Fengzhi thanked Lor Diarra for delivering the letter and promised to send Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea to the King's Mansion.
• Qian Renxue met Lor Diarra, heard his account of what had happened, and told him to accompany her to Suotuo City to see Bai Wanwan.
• Tang San and Xiao Wu explained the situation to their teacher, who went alone to Shrek Academy while they returned to their hotel.

After Dai Mubai sent Ning Rongrong flying, Flender worried about how the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would respond, but Yu Xiaogang arrived and reassured him. The next morning, Sword Douluo Chen Xin came to the King's Mansion to check on Ning Rongrong, then turned his attention toward Shrek Academy after hearing her account.

• Dai Mubai told Flender that Ning Rongrong had gone to the King's Mansion after he sent her flying, and Flender feared the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would intervene.
• Yu Xiaogang arrived, heard Flender explain the situation, and told Dai Mubai not to worry about it.
• The next morning, Ling Yuan faced Sword Douluo Chen Xin above the King's Mansion until Bai Wanwan told her Chen Xin meant no harm.
• Chen Xin checked Ning Rongrong for injuries, and Ning Rongrong and Bai Wanwan described how Dai Mubai had sent her flying.
• After hearing their account, Chen Xin looked toward Shrek Academy with a sharp gaze.

Chen Xin brought Ning Rongrong to Shrek Academy to confront Dai Mubai for attacking her, while Xiao Wu feared Chen Xin would discover her identity as a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. Bai Wanwan watched from the eaves as Chen Xin noticed Xiao Wu, leaving her in danger.

• Bai Wanwan urged Chen Xin to consider Dai Mubai’s Star Luo Imperial Family status, but Chen Xin refused to let the attack on Ning Rongrong go unpunished.
• Chen Xin flew Ning Rongrong to Shrek Academy, where he revealed his Level 96 Titled Douluo aura and confronted Dai Mubai.
• Dai Mubai recognized Chen Xin and regretted attacking Ning Rongrong and returning to the academy.
• Flender, Zhao Wuji, Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and Xiao Wu came out to face Chen Xin, while Xiao Wu hid behind Tang San in fear.
• Chen Xin noticed Xiao Wu and recognized her as a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, and Bai Wanwan watched from the eaves as the situation grew more dangerous.

Chen Xin confronted Shrek Academy over Ning Rongrong’s mistreatment while Tang Hao and Bai Wanwan watched from hiding. After Yu Xiaogang invoked Tang Hao’s backing, Bai Wanwan provoked Chen Xin to stand firm, leaving Tang Hao anxious about a confrontation he was too weakened to handle.

• Xiong Jun asked Bai Wanwan whether they should intervene after Xiao Wu was discovered, but Bai Wanwan told him to wait and watch.
• Tang Hao monitored Tang San and Xiao Wu, calculating that his injuries and depleted spirit rings left him unable to safely take Xiao Wu from Chen Xin.
• Chen Xin rejected Flender’s attempt to handle the dispute and brought Ning Rongrong to the roof beside Bai Wanwan.
• Yu Xiaogang spoke privately with Chen Xin and confirmed that Tang Hao backed Tang San and Xiao Wu.
• Bai Wanwan urged Ning Rongrong to accept the loss rather than upset Tang Hao, provoking Chen Xin to consider the cost of backing down.
• Tang Hao glared at Yu Xiaogang for invoking his name and fumed that Bai Wanwan was making the situation worse.

Chen Xin attacked Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu, but Tang Hao appeared and blocked the strike aimed at her, revealing himself as Tang San’s father. Bai Wanwan’s theory that Tang Hao had arranged for Tang San to win Xiao Wu’s trust left Xiao Wu doubting Tang San as the confrontation continued.

• Chen Xin sent Dai Mubai flying and launched a second Sword Qi at Xiao Wu, whom he wanted to take to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Tang San shielded Xiao Wu, but Tang Hao appeared and blocked Chen Xin’s attack with the Clear Sky Hammer.
• Tang San called Tang Hao his father, revealing Tang Hao’s identity and leading those present to realize Xiao Wu was the hundred-thousand-year soul beast Chen Xin had mentioned.
• Bai Wanwan told Ning Rongrong that Tang Hao might have had Tang San build Xiao Wu’s trust so she would willingly sacrifice herself as his spirit ring.
• Xiao Wu told Tang San she believed him but stepped away, increasingly suspecting his protection had been part of Tang Hao’s plan.