He had no interest in playing childish games about cultivating bonds between humans and soul beasts.
If it were not for the Soft Bone Rabbit possessing bug-level abilities like Invincible Golden Body and Void, he would have killed her long ago to take her soul bone instead of planning her sacrifice.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was different.
It had genuinely helped him before and had even come looking for him of its own accord, so he could appropriately cultivate some affection.
Moreover, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger itself possessed the combat strength of a Super Douluo. It was worth nurturing further. Once it reached a hundred thousand years, it would become a top-tier soul spirit combatant.
After pondering for a moment, Qian Renxin said, "From now on, I'll call you Rou Tu. Remember to address me as Master."
Rou Tu's face flushed crimson.
But after thinking it over, she seemed to have no right to refuse.
Both her life and Xiao Wu's life were in Qian Renxin's hands. Overwhelmed by grief and indignation, she said, "At least... I can't call you that in front of Xiao Wu..."
Qian Renxin nodded, agreeing to it.
But then he frowned. "Did you forget something?"
"Yes, Master..." Rou Tu's nails nearly dug into her flesh. The blush spread down her neck, and her voice was almost inaudible.
Qian Renxin nodded with slight satisfaction.
After all, it was her first time. He could not rush things; taking it slow was the right approach.
He patted the pillow on the bed and said, "Perfect. This inn's pillow is too hard. Just use your thighs as my pillow."
Rou Tu silently walked over.
She was not embarrassed by something at this level. It was fairly normal behavior; she often let Xiao Wu sleep on her lap as well.
Lying on the soft pillow of flesh, Qian Renxin quickly drifted off to sleep.
He was not worried that Rou Tu would attack him. After all, Xiao Wu was being watched in shifts by Ling Yuan and the others. There was no way Rou Tu could save her.
The Helplessness of the Star Dou Forest's Overlords, Ling Yuan's Curiosity
Rou Tu looked at Qian Renxin's youthful face, her heart filled with complicated emotions.
Even now, she could not say whether she was unlucky or fortunate.
Although she had been captured by humans and made into a slave, she had unexpectedly gained the chance at immortality that all soul beasts dreamed of.
Even those infamous hundred-thousand-year fierce beasts would surely envy her for such an opportunity. She could avoid a soul beast's tribulations and no longer fear failing in her cultivation anew.
The longer they lived, the more they understood the beauty of life and the more desperately they craved immortality. Rou Tu was no exception.
And in Qian Renxin's promise,
he would nurture Xiao Wu into a Titled Douluo.
If Xiao Wu could also be chosen by a god then, it would be a happy ending for everyone. They could all gain immortality.
As Qian Renxin's breathing gradually steadied in sleep,
she turned her gaze toward the window, worry flickering in her eyes.
"I wonder how Da Ming and Er Ming are doing. They wouldn't rashly leave the Star Dou Forest and enter human territory, would they...?"
Elsewhere,
by the time Qian Renxin had left the Star Dou Forest and found an inn,
the two beasts, Da Ming and Er Ming, had only just arrived at the outer region of the Star Dou Forest.
The soul beasts here generally only had cultivation of a hundred years or so. Seeing the Star Dou Forest's overlords arrive, they fled in terror.
"Damn it, we were still a step too late..."
The Sky Azure Bull Python glared into the distance.
Beyond lay the Star Dou Forest's borders—and the gathering place of humans.
Even a ten-year soul beast understood that it was forbidden ground for soul beasts.
Without the forest's cover, any soul beast that ventured out would basically be swarmed and killed by attracted soul masters.
The Titan Giant Ape said nothing, merely swinging its arms as it continued forward.
The Sky Azure Bull Python blocked its path and transmitted, "Er Ming, beyond this point is human territory..."
"Are you going to just watch as Sister Xiao Wu and Auntie are captured by human soul masters?"
The Titan Giant Ape angrily said, "So what if it's where humans gather? I've long been sick of those human soul masters. With our strength, destroying a human city would not be difficult."
The Sky Azure Bull Python did not say more, only shaking its head faintly.
Er Ming was thinking too simply.
If soul beasts of the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python's level went out, half the continent's Titled Douluos would likely gather and trap them to death outside the Star Dou Forest.
Furthermore,
the reason the heart of the Star Dou Forest was considered a human forbidden zone was because its mystery inspired fear.
If both great overlords left the Star Dou Forest at once, that sense of the unknown would vanish. It might even stir the desire for conquest in more soul masters.
"I don't care! I'm going to save Sister Xiao Wu. If you won't go, I'll go alone!"
The Titan Giant Ape paid no heed and swung its arms, preparing to charge toward the outskirts.
"Don't worry. Sister Xiao Wu and the others should be safe for now."
The Sky Azure Bull Python transmitted seriously, clearly not trying to brush it off.
"Since those people had the ability to take them away, they certainly had the ability to kill them on the spot. Yet Sister Xiao Wu and Auntie's auras have not disappeared for a long time. I don't know what they're planning, but their lives should not be in danger for the moment."
"On the contrary, if we go out now, we may die before they do."
After that analysis,
the Titan Giant Ape calmed down as well, though the frustration in its heart remained difficult to dispel.
"Then are we supposed to let Sister Xiao Wu and Auntie be slaughtered by humans?"
"Don't rush. Let's discuss this with those fellows first."
The Sky Azure Bull Python looked toward the depths of the Star Dou Forest. "If we can use their power to pressure the humans, perhaps Sister Xiao Wu and Auntie can return safely to the Star Dou Forest."
The Titan Giant Ape suddenly understood and repeatedly praised Da Ming for being clever. "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go find them."
It was extremely impatient by nature and immediately rushed toward the heart of the Star Dou Forest, causing the earth to tremble and the mountains to shake.
The Sky Azure Bull Python sighed behind it, holding little hope in its heart.
Those fellows were extremely powerful. Some even had cultivation greater than its own. It would likely be difficult to persuade them to help.
But at this point, they could only force themselves to try.
The next morning,
Qian Renxin woke from the bed, rubbing his eyes and thinking that he had slept wonderfully.
Not only had the pillow been as soft as a sponge, it had also carried a faint fragrance that greatly improved his sleep. The fatigue accumulated over many days in the Star Dou Forest had completely vanished.
Rou Tu, who had knelt the entire night, wore an unpleasant expression.
Her body was human as well. Holding a single posture for hours naturally made her uncomfortable, not to mention the heavy weight pressing down on her.
Seeing Qian Renxin finally rise,
she quickly withdrew her legs and respectfully greeted him.
"Good morning, Master."
"Oh? Looks like you've recognized your status already?" Qian Renxin said with a light laugh.
"Yes." Rou Tu nodded steadily.
She had already thought it through last night. Since she could not change the situation, she would accept it first. Meeting force with force could not resolve this predicament.
"Lie flat on the bed," Qian Renxin said.
A flush rose on Rou Tu's face as she tightly gripped the corner of her clothes.
But she had already prepared herself. No matter what Qian Renxin wanted to do, she would calmly accept it.
It did not matter what happened to her.
As long as Xiao Wu's safety could be guaranteed, that was enough.
She lay flat on the bed, her plump figure fully exposed. Her ample breasts still stood proud, while her delicate, beautiful face paired with her blush added a touch of charm.
She still has her mature allure...
Qian Renxin evaluated inwardly.
Truly, when young, one doesn't know the appeal of mature women and mistakenly treats girls as treasures.
He reached out his right hand and placed it on her smooth thigh.
Then he used the Power of Good Origin, gradually allowing it to enter her thigh.
At once, the exhaustion from the previous night dissipated.
Seeing that Rou Tu's complexion had improved,
Qian Renxin withdrew his hand.
"Rest assured. Even if you are merely a slave, as long as you behave well, I won't casually humiliate you. You still have a certain degree of human rights."
He was not some sadist who needed to gain pleasure by abusing others.
Rou Tu would be one of his soul spirits in the future. Naturally, it was better if she became more obedient.
He understood the principle of giving someone a sweet date after a slap. This was the most basic art of controlling people.
"Yes, Master."
Rou Tu lightly bit her lower lip, countless emotions surging within her.
It was not as though she could not see through such a simple method of controlling people, but seeing through it and being moved by it were two different matters.
Once her fatigue had faded,
Rou Tu left the room with Qian Renxin.
Yue Guan, Ghost, and Ling Yuan had been waiting for a long time. They would not dare let the Young Master wait for them to wake up.
Xiao Wu stood beside Ling Yuan, a fiery red collar around her neck.
This was Ling Yuan's soul skill, Ring of Blazing Fire. It was a control-type soul skill, and once placed around someone's neck, it was difficult to break free from.
Moreover, with a mere thought from Ling Yuan, the fiery power contained within the collar would erupt.
With Xiao Wu's soul master body, she would likely turn to ashes in less than a second.
"This woman stayed with the Young Master for the entire night?"
Ling Yuan curiously stared at Rou Tu.
She did not think of it in terms of a man and woman. She merely found it somewhat unusual.
Leaving the Star Dou Forest, Returning to Spirit Hall
"Young Master, are we returning to Spirit Hall today?"
Ling Yuan asked with cupped hands.
"That's right. All of my soul rings have already been replenished."
Qian Renxin nodded and continued, "Besides, we've been out for over half a year. It's time to return and take a look, lest Xue'er and the others worry."
"Then how should we deal with them...?"
Yue Guan stepped forward to ask, clearly referring to Xiao Wu and her mother.
Qian Renxin pondered for a moment.
"Doesn't Spirit Hall have a base specifically for training soul masters? Send Xiao Wu there. As for Rou Tu, she will serve by my side. Xiao Wu's identity must remain secret, but there is no need to hide Rou Tu's."
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