Young Lady Arrives, Everyone Clear the Way

Qian Renxue seemed afraid Ah Rou would not believe her, so she repeated herself in a firm voice:

"Don't worry. As the heir of the Angel lineage, I, Qian Renxue, always keep my word!"

"I won't tell anyone about you!"

"Not even my grandfather or parents!"

Ah Rou let out a sigh of relief, and her urge to make a quick escape vanished.

What she needed to consider next was how to send Qian Renxue somewhere safe without encountering anyone from Spirit Hall.

She stroked Qian Renxue's head and smiled with narrowed eyes. "So your name is Qian Renxue!"

"Can I call you Xue'er?"

"Y-Yes!" Qian Renxue rather enjoyed it. "Of course you can!"

Ah Rou was delighted by her adorable, obedient appearance.

If Xiao Wu took human form, she would definitely be just as cute, right?

Though she would probably be a little less obedient.

After all, she was the little tyrant of the Star Dou Great Forest, Sister Xiao Wu!

Recalling Qian Renxue's earlier reaction, Ah Rou suddenly realized—

The Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall seemed to have a poor relationship with her daughter. She might even dislike her daughter!

How could that be?

Ah Rou was puzzled, and her gaze toward Qian Renxue gained another measure of affection.

"Let's go! I'll take you somewhere safe!" Ah Rou took Qian Renxue's little hand.

Qian Renxue was delighted and immediately followed Ah Rou.

She had even forgotten that staying where she was might have been the fastest way for Qian Daoliu to find her.

In the shadows, Lucifer quietly followed as well.

In any case, he was very close to Qian Renxue, so the Soul Power needed for him to exist independently outside her body was minimal.

"Qian Daoliu, go ahead and keep looking! Your granddaughter is about to forget all about you!"

Lucifer was more than happy to do this. Let Qian Daoliu worry a little more!

Ah Rou led Qian Renxue straight east.

Spirit City lay west of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Their group had definitely come from the west!

So she planned to send Qian Renxue to the easternmost edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Going east was farther, but it was the safest route and the least likely to bring them into contact with her grandfather and the others.

After reaching the central region, going south or north would also make encountering those people unlikely.

But Ah Rou did not want to take such an unnecessary risk. A little extra running was no big deal.

As they walked, Ah Rou scooped Qian Renxue into her arms.

"I can travel faster if I carry you!"

"Mhm." Qian Renxue wrapped her arms around Ah Rou's neck and rested her head against her chest.

Whoosh!

Ah Rou sped up!

A Spirit Douluo was naturally not slow.

Moreover, she was extremely familiar with this area and could avoid one powerful Soul Beast after another, preventing unnecessary trouble.

When weaker Soul Beasts sensed the Spirit Douluo aura she gave off, they also consciously moved aside.

Lucifer easily kept up from behind.

Without a body, he could float very quickly while using little energy.

Why do I feel a bit like a Ghost?

He did not choose to disperse and return to Qian Renxue's Spiritual Space.

Ahead, Qian Renxue listened to the howling wind and looked up at that breathtakingly beautiful profile, momentarily dazed.

It would be wonderful if she really were my mother!

Qian Renxue quietly savored this warmth, wishing only for the journey to last as long as possible!

As she wished, the journey truly was long!

They nearly crossed half of the Star Dou Great Forest!

Ah Rou did not mind responding to Qian Renxue either, offering her a gentle smile from time to time.

The atmosphere between the two was incredibly harmonious. Neither knew there was still a Ghost following behind them!

The Ghost behind them occasionally revealed an evil grin, clearly full of bad intentions!

The two of them and one floating figure traveled for a long time.

Suddenly, a beast's roar came from the distance!

The sound shook the heavens and earth, making the forest tremble as countless flying Soul Beasts scattered in flight.

Along with the roar came three immensely powerful auras!

"There are powerful Soul Beasts!" Qian Renxue unconsciously tightened her hold around Ah Rou's neck.

Ah Rou, however, looked relaxed as she comforted her softly. "Don't be afraid. They should just be passing by!"

"If we stay where we are, there shouldn't be any danger!"

"Mhm!" For some reason, Qian Renxue always felt that Ah Rou's words carried a magic that made her believe them!

Thus, Ah Rou held Qian Renxue and pretended to hide.

The Ghost behind them... ah, no...

Lucifer behind them was not afraid of any powerful aura, and he sensed that something was strange.

With a flash, he headed toward those powerful auras.

Before long, he saw the true forms of those three powerful auras.

"Soft Bone Rabbit!"

"Sky Azure Bull Python!"

"Titan Giant Ape!"

A gigantic snow-white rabbit was running through the forest.

Its fur shimmered with silver radiance, its eyes were a gorgeous pink, and the tips of its ears were covered with pale golden fluff.

To its left was a massive serpent with a bull's head, its scales the color of azure jade and marked with lightning-like blood patterns. Dragon horns grew from its head, while long silver whiskers hung beneath its jaw.

To its right was a giant ape, its muscles seemingly cast from obsidian and its body covered in golden cracks like molten lava.

The Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python were slightly ahead, clearing the way for the Soft Bone Rabbit!

Whenever trees blocked the way, they uprooted them directly, no matter how thick they were!

Whenever rocks blocked the way, they kicked them apart, no matter how large they were!

The surrounding Soul Beasts were so frightened by their presence that they fled in panic!

The Soft Bone Rabbit merely ran with grace, as though the violent scene had nothing to do with her!

"Damn, this is practically a Young Lady of the underworld making an entrance!"

Lucifer joked about it, but did not pay it much mind.

After all, this spectacle was not even a fraction of what it had been like when Lord Lucifer traveled in the past!

Now he understood why Ah Rou had been so calm.

They were all her own children. What was there to fear?

"Has she not returned for so long that the three little ones got worried?"

Suddenly, the Sky Azure Bull Python stopped.

The Titan Giant Ape and Soft Bone Rabbit braked sharply as well.

"What is it, Da Ming?" The Soft Bone Rabbit spoke in the voice of a youthful girl.

Judging by a human's voice, she sounded considerably older than Qian Renxue.

The Sky Azure Bull Python said solemnly, "I sensed a human aura beside Aunt!"

"What?" Xiao Wu did not bother asking further and immediately sensed it herself. They were not far away anyway.

After sensing it, Xiao Wu sighed in relief. "Good! That aura is very weak!"

"Mom probably isn't in danger!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python nodded in agreement. "Aunt must have rescued another weak human!"

The Titan Giant Ape scratched his head as well. "No wonder Aunt hasn't returned for so long!"

Xiao Wu snorted lightly. "She made us worry again! She doesn't even think about her own safety!"

Seeing this, the Sky Azure Bull Python hurriedly reassured her. "Sister Xiao Wu, there is no need to worry so much!"

"Aunt has already entered the mature stage and reached the Spirit Douluo level!"

"As long as she does not reveal herself voluntarily, even a Titled Douluo standing right in front of her would not be able to tell!"

As he spoke, Xiao Wu grew somewhat expectant. "Once Mom becomes a Titled Douluo, I want to take human form too!"

In the shadows, Lucifer revealed a villainous smile.

"Even if you do, you won't get to have any tender grass!"

Lord Lucifer already had plans for how things would unfold!