Are You Her Lover?

"Level 70?" Qian Renxue had no objection to Su Cheng's arrangement, but she was a little puzzled.

"You mentioned this before, right? Why are you in such a hurry to get me to level 70?"

"This relates to another matter." Su Cheng turned his head to look.

"Regarding the little girl I took away that you mentioned before, she comes from an academy called Shrek and is also preparing to participate in this year's Advanced Spirit Master Academy Competition."

Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes slightly upon hearing this.

Although her anger had subsided considerably, she wasn't indifferent to the matter; she was simply waiting for Su Cheng's explanation.

"Among the members of that team, there is one member who is Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Transformation," Su Cheng continued. "Do you remember how powerful the Martial Soul Avatar brought by 100,000 Year Spirit Ring is? Moreover, the soul of Soul Beast of 100,000 years or more has the opportunity to be preserved in the Soul Ring."

"Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Transformation?!" Qian Renxue was startled.

She naturally had a deep memory of the power of the 100,000 Year Spirit Ring, especially when combined with her Martial Soul Avatar, her strength could definitely undergo a transformative improvement.

Although the two Soul Skill bonuses brought by the 100,000 Year Spirit Ring were lost, the opportunity to greatly enhance the domain and Martial Soul was gained, making it a completely different level from the Martial Soul Avatar used by ordinary Soul Saint.

Trading the loss of a Soul Skill for this kind of improvement is definitely not a bad deal.

In a dream in another world, she had absorbed a 100,000 Year Spirit Ring as her Seventh Soul Ring, so she understood its significance all too well.

Her original plan was to wait until she reached level 70 before looking for an opportunity to hunt down the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast from her dream.

However, doing so would be riskier.

The hunting itself wasn't a problem; with the Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall taking action, she only needed to finish off the enemies.

But the problem lies with Bibi Dong.

In the Simulated World, she was able to do this because Su Cheng had reached a tacit agreement with Bibi Dong, and this Soul Beast was equivalent to the terms of their deal.

However, in the real world, obtaining that Soul Ring would be like snatching food from Bibi Dong's mouth, with extremely high variables involved.

Qian Renxue thought for a moment and then asked, "In that case, why don't we just take action directly? What does it have to do with the academy competition? I've never heard of that Shrek Academy before, so I doubt they have any strong members."

Su Cheng shook his head and explained, "No, that transformed Soul Beast is secretly protected by Tang Hao. Unless you can persuade your grandfather to take action, we have no chance."

"That Haotian Douluo Tang Hao, who disappeared for over ten years?"

"That's right, it's him. He should have reached the Peak Douluo realm by now, and he also possesses a 100,000-year Ninth Soul Ring."

Qian Renxue fell silent upon hearing this.

It's highly unlikely that Qian Daoliu will be willing to take action, and she doesn't want to beg him to.

Qian Daoliu had an unusually high tolerance for the members of the Clear Sky Sect.

Not to mention that Tang Hao is the successor of the Clear Sky Douluo of this generation.

He didn't say anything even during the battle with Qian Xunji, let alone make an exception for a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Even if he hadn't told him the truth beforehand, and had tricked Qian Daoliu into going with him, he would probably only be able to save his own life at the end, and would not have much interest in that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

With a quick change of heart, Qian Renxue understood Su Cheng's meaning.

With a solemn expression, he said, "So, you want that transformed Soul Beast to be exposed in front of everyone, so we can take advantage of the chaos?"

"That's right." Su Cheng nodded frankly. "Once that Soul Beast reveals its true form, a conflict will inevitably break out between Tang Hao and the Spirit Hall. Bibi Dong possesses Second Martial Soul and is determined to obtain the 100,000 Year Spirit Ring, while Tang Hao obviously won't let her succeed. We'll find an opportunity to strike while things are in disarray. As long as you can kill it on the spot, the Spirit Hall will naturally do everything in its power to ensure you absorb the Soul Ring. Even Bibi Dong won't be able to say anything then."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's face showed little joy, but rather a hint of worry.

"But have you considered the risks involved? With just the two of us, the chances are probably pitifully small."

"There are risks, of course, but if we are outmatched, we have no choice but to take risks. This is the best opportunity we can get. Neither Tang Hao nor Bibi Dong are people we can contend with. They also have grudges against each other, and that transformed Soul Beast won't be exposed to the Titled Douluo's sight often. The only way to get them together is in the finals of the Spirit Master Competition."

Su Cheng remained calm, clearly having considered this plan for a long time.

"At least by then you'll have the support of some forces from the Spirit Hall, and I'll have a Peak Douluo combatant on my side. Once I advance to Soul King, my maximum burst of strength will at least reach the level of a high-level Soul Saint."

"Moreover, our presence is not strong, we are in the shadows waiting for an opportunity, and we have absolute initiative."

"Given this first-mover advantage, if the timing is right, there's at least a 30% chance of success!"

A 30% chance is definitely worth a try.

Moreover, this is only Su Cheng's conservative estimate.

Dugu Bo excels at group attacks, and now that his strength has greatly increased, it is by no means difficult for him to restrain anyone below the level of Titled Douluo present.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong may not necessarily intervene at that time.

One reason is their relationship with him, but the key is that they don't need Xiao Wu's Soul Ring. They can't just capture her and raise her until Ning Rongrong reaches Level 90.

If it were the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a group full of fools, they might do the same, but with Ning Fengzhi's shrewdness, he would definitely understand the principle that possessing a treasure is a crime.

The mere Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wouldn't dare to snatch food from a tiger's mouth.

Of course, Su Cheng's greatest confidence comes from himself.

Even now, he is not sure how much the Fifth Soul Ring will improve him.

If the results exceed expectations, there might be an additional 20% chance.

In this three-way battle, a 50% win rate already represents a significant advantage.

"There's one more question." Qian Renxue looked at Su Cheng with a probing gaze.

"Would that Soul Beast really be so stupid as to participate in the Spirit Master Competition? Even if it did, how could it possibly avoid everyone's attention and successfully enter the finals? There will definitely be Titled Douluo- level powerhouses among the audience."

"So this relates to the Lovesick Heartbreak Red."

Su Cheng's gaze shifted to the white flower in Qian Renxue's hand.

"With the help of this Immortal Herb, I can develop a medicine that can conceal one's aura. When I promote it, that Soul Beast will fall for it."

After a brief observation, he was already somewhat confident that he could improve the efficacy of the prototype drug he had previously developed; otherwise, he wouldn't have told Qian Renxue about his plan now.

"But--"

Qian Renxue seemed to suddenly realize something, and looked at Su Cheng with a smile, "If I absorb 100,000 Year Spirit Ring and advance to Soul Saint, will you still have a chance to win the final championship?"

"That's exactly what makes it interesting," Su Cheng chuckled.

"With your current strength, you won't be a match for me once I advance to Soul King."

Less than a month later, Su Cheng arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect alone.

After Qian Renxue understood all the details of the plan and waited for Su Cheng to make all the preparations, she returned to Spirit City ahead of schedule to take the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

Aside from some personal motives, the main reason for my visit to the Heaven Dou Empire was to inquire about the consumption of Immortal Herb and the dormancy of my main personality.

Now that we have achieved relatively satisfactory results and even had some unexpected good news, we naturally cannot delay any longer.

Even with her current temperament, she couldn't help but feel alarmed by the adventurous plan Su Cheng mentioned, and dared not take it lightly in the slightest.

Su Cheng's return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect this time was for the purpose of promoting the potion.

No force is more suitable to do this than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which boasts astonishing wealth and businesses spanning the entire continent.

Moreover, this is a win-win situation. Considering the risks that Su Cheng needs to take, it's hard to say who will benefit more from the situation.

"Xiao Cheng, you said that this kind of medicine, after being taken by Soul Master, can help the Soul Master conceal their aura and cultivation level, making it difficult even for Titled Douluo to detect it?"

Ning Fengzhi looked surprised as he saw the medicine Su Cheng took out.

Not only him, but Chen Xin and Gu Rong, who were standing to the side, also looked very serious.

Although he knew that Su Cheng had done extensive research in this area, he still had some doubts in his heart, thinking that this child probably underestimated the keen perception ability of Titled Douluo- level expert.

In the Douluo Continent, the most direct way to judge a Soul Master's strength is naturally to observe the number of their Soul Ring.

But for powerful individuals with strong Spiritual Power, such trouble is unnecessary.

If the cultivation levels of two Soul Master differ too much, their approximate levels can be discerned at a glance.

"That's right, Sect Master, as you know, I have some research in herbal medicine. This is the result of my research in recent years. I hope you can help promote it. You can distribute the profits as you see fit. You can rest assured about the effects. I have already had Senior Dugu Bo try it. My teacher and Senior Gu can also experience it."

Su Cheng looked at Ning Fengzhi seriously and said, "I only have one request: I hope that the price will not be too high when it is first sold. We should promote it as much as possible so that most Soul Master know about the existence of this potion."

He wasn't worried that Ning Fengzhi would be blinded by greed.

That's the advantage of doing business with smart people; they have enough tact and know how to balance each other's expectations.

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi picked up the medicine and examined it for a while.

He then unscrewed the cap and drank it all in one gulp.

In a short while, his powerful aura at the Soul Saint level completely disappeared.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong were stunned. Ning Fengzhi's Soul Power Level, which they had previously found to be clearly discernible, was now difficult to detect. He seemed like an ordinary person with no cultivation.

Even with their Peak Douluo- level perception abilities, they couldn't see through the opponent's true strength.

Of course, given Ning Fengzhi's demeanor and temperament, he was clearly no ordinary person.

Therefore, if he walks around outside like this, people will be even more wary of him and will only feel that his strength and level far surpass their own.

As a Soul Saint level expert, Ning Fengzhi also has an extremely keen grasp of his own situation.

After silently concentrating and sensing for a while, he raised his head and said, "The effects of the medicine can last for about three days. For Soul Master below the Soul King level, one bottle of the medicine is enough for more than ten days. The lower the cultivation level, the longer the duration."

At this moment, his face showed a mixture of disbelief and intense surprise.

His surprise stemmed not only from the obvious commercial value of the medicine itself, but more importantly from his keen perception of its strategic significance.

While generating profits, the potential influence they gain is even more astonishing.

Not all Soul Master like to act in a high-profile manner.

The continent is full of geniuses, and apart from Titled Douluo, few Soul Master dare to say that they cannot encounter stronger opponents.

In the Soul Master World, strength always comes first. Potions that can conceal one's cultivation level, regardless of other effects, can play a very important role simply by making it impossible for others to see through one's true strength, and can greatly improve the safety of many lone Soul Master.

Moreover, although this medicine is precious, it is not too expensive. At least with the strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they can definitely take it without any problems.

After pondering for a while, Ning Fengzhi looked at Su Cheng, his eyes still filled with undisguised excitement.

"Xiao Cheng, after the potions are sold, the sect will take 15% of the profits. What do you think?"

This price is quite fair; in fact, it could be said that Ning Fengzhi made a significant concession.

In terms of business, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's distribution channels are second only to the Spirit Hall and the Two Empires on the continent.

This resource alone is worth a considerable share.

However, Su Cheng waved his hand and refused.

"Sect Master, this ratio is not quite right. I think we should split it 50/50."

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi showed no joy on his face; instead, his heart tightened.

He did concede on the previous percentage, but no matter how powerful the sales channels are, they're not worth 50% of the profits.

After exchanging a glance with Chen Xin, Wu Sheng smiled gently and said, "Xiao Cheng, splitting it 50/50 is too much. You probably haven't done much business, so you don't have much of a concept of it. Even if we're considered family, you can't make concessions without any bottom line."

"Yes, Cheng'er, since Feng Zhi has already spoken, let's go with his suggestion." Chen Xin also advised in a deep voice, her tone feigning displeasure, "How can a teacher take advantage of his disciple?"

Upon seeing this, Su Cheng quickly bowed and admitted his mistake, saying, "I was rash. Let's do as the sect leader says."

He sighed inwardly, thinking, "Since that's the case, I might as well give up all the profits."

He hadn't expected Ning Fengzhi's senses to be so sharp, as if he had perceived some of his thoughts through just this small detail.

Su Cheng had no intention of building up a powerful force. Wealth was just an external thing to him; enough was enough, and too much was meaningless.

On the contrary, money plays a very important role in the operation of a sect.

Su Cheng had already made up his mind that he would join the Spirit Hall after this Spirit Master Competition, and then use the extra profits to help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect one last time.

Unexpectedly, Ning Fengzhi seemed to have some premonition and directly rejected his suggestion, even sending Chen Xin out to persuade him.

What Su Cheng didn't mention was that there were also targeted countermeasures for this drug.

After completing his plan, he intended to send the solution to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after a while, in order to avoid too many additional variables caused by the appearance of this potion.

He had no intention of harming the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

How much money the other party can make and how much influence they can expand their network during this period depends on Ning Fengzhi's own methods.

After leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Su Cheng returned to Heaven Dou City.

This time, however, he did not return to the academy, but instead wandered around the city.

From afar, you can see a long queue outside a fruit shop, stretching as far as the eye can see.

At the entrance of the fruit shop, a woman was busy working.

A woman with a slender figure and a slim waist can make a man's heart flutter and lose control, even without seeing her face.

Then she turned around, her head wrapped in a rustic headscarf. Although her face looked a bit dusty and dirty, her beauty was still undeniable.

It's hard to say how many people in the long queue at the fruit stand are actually there to buy fruit, and how many are there just to steal a glance at the women's looks.

Seeing this scene from afar, Su Cheng shook his head and chuckled, then swaggered over and went straight to the front of the line.

His actions immediately drew a chorus of discontent.

"Hey! Don't you know how to line up?!"

"Who came from, you rude brat!"

"Soul Master don't have to queue? Look closely, Old Man 'm Soul Master too!"

"I'm still a major client of the Moonlight Pavilion."

"..."

Hearing the commotion, Ah Yin, who had her back to the shop door, turned around. When she saw Su Cheng smiling at her, she was startled at first, and then quickly lowered her head.

She had been doing the same things as ordinary people these days, and had never used her Soul Power, so she hadn't sensed Su Cheng's approach just now.

Otherwise, given their relationship, they should have noticed something a long time ago.

The next moment, a middle-aged woman suddenly rushed out of the store angrily, shouting, "Who dares to cause trouble here?"

She was able to open a small shop and do some business in a place like Heaven Dou City where land is incredibly valuable. Although she wasn't Soul Master, she clearly had some connections.

The environment in the Heaven Dou Empire is different from that in the Star Luo Empire. Here, the strength of the nobles varies greatly, and it's hard to say whether an ordinary person with no cultivation is related to a noble.

Soul Master are rare, and given the good security of the imperial city, she wasn't afraid of anyone.

"Sister, you've misunderstood," Su Cheng said with a polite smile to the woman. "I'm here to pick someone up."

He pointed to Ah Yin, who was standing silently with her head down.

The woman was taken aback at first, then carefully examined Su Cheng, and nodded to herself in approval. He spoke pleasantly and had an extraordinary air about him; he certainly didn't seem like a bad person.

Seeing Ah Yin's slightly embarrassed expression as she lowered her head, he suddenly realized what was going on.

He said with a smile, "You're her husband, right? You have such a beautiful wife, but you don't know how to take good care of her. I saw her wandering around the city for a few days, and she wouldn't say anything when I asked her. I just left her at the shop to keep an eye on her. Don't make your wife angry again, or she'll run away from home again."

Soul Master develop early, and although Su Cheng looks slightly younger than Ah Yin, they are not that different in appearance.

Considering Ah Yin's pure and innocent aura, the two really do seem to be the same age.

Su Cheng didn't care how a stranger might misunderstand, but seeing Ah Yin's face turn bright red, as if she wanted to explain but didn't know how to start, he smiled and explained, "Sister, you've misunderstood. She's my sister."

As she spoke, she stretched out her right hand and pointed to the side above her head, "There's something wrong with her here. She went missing a while ago, and her family was very worried. It took me a lot of effort to find her."

"No wonder." The woman nodded knowingly.

Although I don't think this girl is stupid, some of her words and actions are indeed a bit too naive, as if she has never left home and is completely clueless about everything.

If it were a girl around ten years old, such innocence would be normal, but this girl looks to be around twenty years old and still looks like this, so she probably has some mental issues.

Thinking of this, she looked at Ah Yin with a hint of pity and earnestly instructed, "Then you must keep a close eye on your sister from now on, and don't let her go out alone again."

After noticing Su Cheng's actions and words, Ah Yin felt a surge of anger and wanted to retort.

He then saw the woman's reaction and his face instantly turned bright red.

He turned around and lowered his head, feeling extremely ashamed.

Looking back on what I've experienced and done these past few days, it seems I can't really be called smart.

The three-day deadline has passed, so I'll start catching up on what I owe. The next chapter will be posted later today.