Su Yuntao's Secret Admirer

Upon hearing that something had happened at the Xiao Manor, City Lord Xiao immediately returned. After learning what had happened, he thanked Zhou Qing and the Human Dao.

Upon learning that Su Yuntao wanted to meet Sisi, City Lord Xiao's eyelids twitched. Knowing that Su Yuntao was an honest man, he never imagined that Sisi actually came from the same village as him.

"Grandmaster Su Yuntao, I never expected things to develop in this direction. You... I..."

If this gets out, it won't look good for anyone.

For a moment, City Lord Xiao was at a loss for words, and could only offer Sisi concession—

I'm a little reluctant to part with it.

His name, Sisi, perfectly describes his smooth and silky nature, which allows him to indulge in such pleasures.

As the city lord, he could share his women with others, perhaps to relieve work stress, or perhaps because deep down he was a perverted person who would excite himself even more.

But she returned the Sisi to Su Yuntao...

Based on his understanding of Su Yuntao, he was a rather traditional, unromantic, and honest man who would never be a kindred spirit to him.

However Su Yuntao is likely to become the Hall Master of the Nuoding City Spirit Hall Branch in the future, so it's not good to make things too awkward between them.

"Lord of the City, I am not here to demand an explanation, but simply to see Sisi and reminisce about my lost youth."

Su Yuntao sighed, his tone suddenly becoming unfathomable.

City Lord Xiao: "..."

In the end, Su Yuntao did meet with Sisi.

The awkwardness of it all—

Tang San and Xiao Wu were nowhere to be seen, as Zhou Qing had already pulled them away from the Xiao Manor.

"Xiao Wu, you haven't said a word since just now, what's wrong?" Tang San noticed that Xiao Wu had been in low spirits the whole way, so he decided it would be best to ask.

"Huh? It's nothing, I just feel like I've become the weakest one among you," Xiao Wu explained.

In reality, she was frightened by Zhou Qing and Tang San's decisive actions, but if she said it out loud, it would make her seem too weak.

As Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, she had witnessed a lot of killing, but seeing people like Zhou Qing and Tang San who didn't act for food was a first for her.

Is this what humanity is like?

"Okay, now the suspicion that you're from a wealthy family is confirmed even more," Zhou Qing said. "Perhaps you've been too well protected. This world can be quite cruel."

"Are all people that bad?"

Xiao Wu was puzzled.

"It can only be said that everyone has a bad side, but at least..." Zhou Qing didn't finish his sentence.

At this moment, his eyes were a little unfocused.

He wasn't the kind of Transmigrator could instantly dominate everything upon transmigrating. Although his current strength was considerable, and his attack power was already top-tier among Soul Master, it was still difficult to change anything.

The matter between Su Yuntao, Sisi, City Lord Xiao, and others is a private matter...

The turmoil caused by the Soul Bone has unsettled the Soul Master...

Nowadays, some Soul Master are even willing to risk their lives to set up a trap for a single Soul Bone...

These are all problems that exist in this era.

Own--

Do I really have the ability to change the world?

Before being assimilated by the rules of this world?

From the moment he made the decisive move to use the Xiao Manor's influence to eradicate the Spirit Fox, Zhou Qing realized that he might be heading in the direction of favoring relatives over the law.

Influence is always mutual.

When you reach the Titled Douluo, or even approach the level of Level 100 Peerless Douluo, and become the biggest beneficiary of the rules of this era, will you really have the courage to change the status quo?

He was not a great man!

Zhou Qing felt somewhat lost.

Tang San keenly noticed the change in Zhou Qing's expression and felt he needed to do something...

Xiao Wu, though carefree, noticed Zhou Qing's somewhat downcast mood and suggested, "We've completed our mission, right? Let's go to the Nuoding Guild to collect our reward. Sister Xiao Wu 'll treat you to a glass of Fruit Wine! Then we'll go to the Opera House in the center of Nuoding City to see a performance! Let's relax and unwind!"

"Good."

Zhou Qing agreed because he realized he did need to calm down, or rather, relax, and really ask himself a question:

What kind of life should we live in this world?

He admitted his selfishness, but also wanted to do something for ordinary people, after all, he himself came from humble beginnings...

But!

Revolutions in Soul Tool Technology alone seem insufficient to fundamentally alter the current social system. Once rulers witness the power of Soul Tool, they will vie to imitate and promote their use...

The last ruling class was still the nobility!

Even if the Spirit Hall were to unify the continent, it would merely make Soul Master the new nobility...

Nuoding Guild.

After Zhou Qing, Tang San, and Xiao Wu received their mission rewards, Su Yuntao also arrived. He asked Miss Alice for a large glass of wine, his face full of sorrow.

"Bro Tao, are you alright?" Zhou Qing asked with concern.

"Fine."

After downing a glass of strong liquor, Su Yuntao looked much more relieved than before, and laughed heartily, "What could possibly be wrong with me? It turns out it was all just wishful thinking on my part before, and Sisi only ever saw me as a good older brother..."

Zhou Qing: "..."

If this were a romance novel, the plot could be described in a million words!

But thankfully—

Su Yuntao eventually came to terms with it... somewhat.

"Here you go." Miss Alice brought over a glass of Fruit Wine.

"I want strong liquor," Su Yuntao said, puzzled.

"Strong liquor is bad for your health. I think you should drink something sweet instead." Alice smiled slightly, put down the glass of Fruit Wine in her hand, and went to greet the other guests.

"This woman never serves me the wine I want," Su Yuntao complained, picking up a glass of Fruit Wine, taking a sip, and saying, "But I do like sweet wine."

After Su Yuntao paid the bill and left, Xiao Wu asked Alice for three glasses of Fruit Wine. Zhou Qing then took the opportunity to ask, "Miss Alice, you don't happen to like Bro Tao, do you?"

"Don't say anything out loud. He just seemed a little sad. Drinking strong liquor is bad for his stomach, so it's better for him to have something sweet to soothe his stomach." Alice became nervous, glanced at the other adventurers, and breathed a slight sigh of relief when she saw that they weren't paying attention. "It's on me, just don't tell anyone."

"How did you meet Bro Tao?" Tang San asked curiously.

"I'm really afraid of you precocious little brats." Alice seemed a little angry, which made the two men tremble, but she still told the story.

A very cliché hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress story—

Alice and Su Yuntao are actually the same age. They studied together at the Nuoding Academy and were classmates. They were both work-study students. Su Yuntao would protect Alice and the other work-study students from being bullied by the noble children.

"Then why don't you confess your feelings to Bro Tao?" Zhou Qing teased.

"What kind of girl confesses her feelings to a boy?"

Alice blushed slightly, then brought up another reason, "Also, remember what I said about the selection criteria for the Adventurer's Guild receptionists? They must remain neutral. Even though the Nuoding Guild was established with investment from the Spirit Hall, the people working there, especially someone like me, haven't actually joined the Spirit Hall; they're just working here... In short, they can't openly favor the Spirit Hall, and they must treat everyone who comes to the guild fairly and impartially. That's the meaning of the word 'fair' in the word 'guild.'"

If I were to actually be with Su Yuntao, either he would have to leave the Spirit Hall, or I would have to give up my position.

I don't want to jeopardize his future, so it's impossible for me to make him leave the Spirit Hall.

"But if I give up my job... he seems to already have someone he likes... I can't be Battle Soul Master, and I can't get used to the life of the Soul Hunting Team. In order not to worry about making a living, I need this relatively respectable and decent job to support my parents..."