"Hehehe! Zhu Zhuqing..."
"So big—her children surely won't go hungry in the future!"
When Ning Rongrong looked at Zhu Zhuqing, a sly glint flashed through her eyes, as though she had discovered some fascinating treasure.
She knew her own limits well enough.
Since she was no match for Brother Xiaoyao, finding some sisters to share the pressure naturally had to be put on the agenda.
And Zhu Zhuqing happened to be the best candidate at the moment.
Ning Rongrong secretly glanced at Li Xiaoyao, then turned to stare at Zhu Zhuqing's exquisitely curvaceous figure. The more she looked, the more satisfied she became.
As for Zhu Zhuqing's marriage to Dai Mubai?
That was nothing more than an excuse used to restrain the weak.
As long as Zhu Zhuqing was willing to become her sister, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stepping forward, even the Star Luo Empire's Imperial Family and the Nether Duke would have to show some respect.
Besides the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, didn't they also have Li Xiaoyao, whose background and identity were even more mysterious and powerful?
With their two families joining forces as husband and wife, even the Star Luo Empire's Imperial Family and the Nether Duke wouldn't dare utter a single word of protest.
Back at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—
Ning Rongrong had been an utterly lawless Little Demoness.
There was nothing she thought of that she dared not make happen.
That was both the confidence given to her by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the faith her man, Li Xiaoyao, gave her.
So Ning Rongrong took the initiative.
"Hehehe! Brother Xiaoyao!"
"You boys can chat among yourselves. Sister Rongrong is going shopping with Zhuqing and Xiao Wu."
Everyone: [・_・?]
Ning Rongrong had only spent one night at Shrek Academy. When had she become so close with Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu?
Everyone was baffled and curious.
"You want to go shopping?"
"Mm! That's fine!"
"Sister Rongrong, then go ahead!"
"Oscar just broke through to level 30 and became a prospective Soul Elder today. Later, bring Xiao Wu and Classmate Zhuqing back, and we'll all have a proper celebration at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Hotel."
"If I'm not mistaken, we'll be heading to the nearby Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Soul Beasts in the next couple of days. Everyone should take this chance to relax."
Li Xiaoyao smiled and nodded. His gaze swept across the excited Ning Rongrong, then moved to the despairing Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu, whose face plainly read, "I want to go shopping."
After giving it some thought, Li Xiaoyao gently added to Ning Rongrong.
"Sister Rongrong, remember to stay safe while you girls are shopping, and come back early. Don't cause trouble outside."
Oscar had successfully broken through to level 30 and become a prospective Soul Elder. They would likely be heading to the Star Dou Great Forest within the next couple of days.
Without even knowing it, Oscar had done him such a huge favor. It was only right for him to treat everyone to a proper celebration at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Hotel.
After all, trading one meal for a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone was an absolute steal no matter how he looked at it.
"Sure, sure!"
"Third Brother, you boys can keep chatting!"
"Rongrong, Zhuqing, and I are going shopping."
Xiao Wu was a Silly Rabbit to begin with—being so lively and restless, she had long been impatient to go shopping.
"Mm! No problem!"
"Xiao Wu, you girls go shopping, then!"
"Be careful on the way!"
"We'll wait for you at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Hotel!"
Girls going shopping was perfectly normal. Whether it was Li Xiaoyao, Tang San, or Dai Mubai, no one thought much of it.
"Hehehe, Brother Xiaoyao, see you later!"
"Third Brother, Xiao Wu, Rongrong, and Zhuqing are leaving!"
Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu each said their goodbyes, then the two pulled the quiet Zhu Zhuqing away with them.
After the girls had all left, Dai Mubai looked at Li Xiaoyao. His lips parted slightly, but he hesitated to speak.
"Brother Mubai, if there's something you want to say, just say it!"
"As long as it's within my ability, I certainly won't refuse if I can help."
Li Xiaoyao looked calmly at Dai Mubai, his tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable steadiness.
"Alright!"
"Since Brother Xiaoyao has put it that way, if I keep hemming and hawing, it'll only make me, Dai Mubai, seem petty!"
Dai Mubai took a deep breath—
Then he spoke in a low voice.
"Brother Xiaoyao, you know about Zhuqing's and my situation. Could you possibly help us obtain two doses of your family's exclusive secret formula?"
"Of course, I only need the finished product. I won't pry into its secrets."
"As for the cost, I'll bear it personally. Afterwards, I'll also prepare a generous gift to express my gratitude!"
"I only ask that Brother Xiaoyao help us obtain two doses of your family's exclusive secret formula, so Zhuqing and I can rapidly raise our Soul Power Levels."
Having said it all in one breath—
Dai Mubai looked at Li Xiaoyao with great expectation.
As long as Li Xiaoyao could continuously provide him with this exclusive secret formula, Zhu Zhuqing's and his Soul Power Levels would soar explosively.
In the future, he would not only defeat his biological elder brother Dai Weisi, but also ascend to the throne of the Star Luo Empire and win the beauty's heart, reaching the pinnacle of power on the continent in one stroke.
It wasn't just Dai Mubai who was expectant. Tang San and Oscar beside him could not help moving closer, their eyes filled with restrained unease.
If Li Xiaoyao agreed to Dai Mubai's request, it meant they might also have a chance to obtain Li Xiaoyao's family's exclusive secret formula.
"Hmm! You mean that—"
Seeing everyone's anticipation, Li Xiaoyao deliberately drew out his words while secretly considering the matter in his heart.
Tang San?
In two days, it would be Xiao Wu's death day.
Though no one would know that he had killed Xiao Wu.
Tang San's personality, however, made it clear that he was a wolf that could never be tamed.
Hadn't one seen it—
When Tang San was weak: his first visit to the Clear Sky Sect was to atone for his father's sins.
After Tang San became a Titled Douluo: what crime had my father committed?
After Tang San became a god: my father did nothing wrong; the entire Clear Sky Sect was at fault.
From this alone, it was not hard to see that Tang San was extremely patient and extreme by nature. He would secretly remember every enemy in his heart, bowing and scraping while weak, only to bite back the moment he became powerful!
Such a venomous beast was not worth investing in or cultivating.
He could, however, use Tang San against Spirit Hall, letting him help draw the attention of Bibi Dong and those old fogeys from the Worship Hall.
After all, Tang San and Tang Hao, father and son, already shared an irreconcilable blood feud with Spirit Hall.
Let Tang San, Tang Hao, and the entire Clear Sky Sect stand at the front and fight Spirit Hall to the death. He could then quietly develop and become a god.
Oscar?
An Food System Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power—his talent was quite decent, and he was worth investing in and cultivating.
But unfortunately, he was tied too deeply to Shrek Academy. He could not be used by Li Xiaoyao, so he was not worth investing in or cultivating.
As for Dai Mubai...
A faint glimmer flashed through Li Xiaoyao's eyes.
Even if Dai Mubai became the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, Li Xiaoyao would not care.
But the faith of the Star Luo Empire's tens of millions, perhaps even over a hundred million people—the faith that could help him become a god quickly—was a fine bargaining chip.
Li Xiaoyao looked at Dai Mubai—
Then he heard—
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