Chapter Summaries

Ye Qiu and Qian Renxue were interrupted by Liu Erlong, who arrived with Xue Qinghe’s clothes. After Liu Erlong left, Ye Qiu proposed that he discipline her, and Xue Qinghe angrily threw the clothes at him, effectively agreeing.

• Ye Qiu and Qian Renxue were interrupted by Pufferfish’s warning calls, and Qian Renxue quickly changed back into Xue Qinghe’s appearance.
• Liu Erlong arrived with Xue Qinghe’s cleaned clothes and misread his flushed appearance before offering them to him.
• Liu Erlong asked about someone else, and Xue Qinghe angrily ordered her to leave.
• Ye Qiu suggested that he discipline Liu Erlong, and Xue Qinghe threw the clothes at him while cursing, which Ye Qiu took as agreement.

Ye Qiu disguised himself as Xue Qinghe and went to Liu Erlong’s room, where he pressured her into resuming her role as his wife. The chapter ended with him preparing to train her while she obeyed him.

• Xue Qinghe left after deciding Liu Erlong would serve as a substitute to keep Ye Qiu close.
• Ye Qiu changed into Xue Qinghe’s clothes and went to Liu Erlong’s room.
• Liu Erlong opened the door, and Ye Qiu entered while disguised as Xue Qinghe.
• Ye Qiu revealed himself and scolded Liu Erlong for thinking of someone else and asking him to spare that person.
• Ye Qiu ordered Liu Erlong into a pose on the bed, and she reluctantly complied.

Ye Qiu spent the night with Liu Erlong, then spoke with Qian Renxue about visiting Spirit Hall. He agreed to go after leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, reassuring her that he would put her mind at ease.

• Ye Qiu returned to his mansion, where the commoners welcomed him and the repaired musical fountain played.
• Xue Qinghe, irritated by the situation, ordered Pufferfish and Snake Lance to take him to the dungeon to torture Yu Xiaogang again.
• Ye Qiu exhausted Liu Erlong, then used his Soul Skill: Endless Life to treat and restore her before leaving for the study.
• A few days later, Ye Qiu visited Qian Renxue, who urged him to report to Spirit Hall and said a woman there could help him reach the City of Slaughter.
• Ye Qiu agreed to visit Spirit Hall after coming out of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Ye Qiu teased Qian Renxue after she kissed his cheek, then agreed to confront Hu Liena at her request while warning that Bibi Dong might retaliate. He asked Qian Renxue whether she could trust him and kissed her to pass his memories to her, leaving her stunned by what she saw.

• Qian Renxue kissed Ye Qiu's cheek, then claimed she had a favor to ask when he teased her about it.
• Qian Renxue asked Ye Qiu to beat Hu Liena's face, but Ye Qiu worried that Bibi Dong would punish him.
• Ye Qiu said he might do it if Qian Renxue paid extra, then held her face and asked whether she could trust him.
• Ye Qiu kissed Qian Renxue and passed his memories to her, leaving her shocked by the scenes and conversations she experienced.

Ye Qiu returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after revealing a secret to Qian Renxue, then reunited with Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong. He told Ning Rongrong he would leave for Spirit Hall after sleeping, and the chapter ended as she sought time alone with him.

• Ye Qiu left Qian Renxue, who realized Xiao Wu was a ten— and kept the secret to herself.
• Ye Qiu flew to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and reunited with Zhu Zhuqing outside her room.
• Ye Qiu joined Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, who praised the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud he had given her.
• Ye Qiu told Ning Rongrong he would leave for Spirit Hall after sleeping and would not take her along.
• Zhu Zhuqing went to rest, leaving Ning Rongrong with Ye Qiu, who noticed her arm relax and his legs grow heavy.

Ye Qiu spent the night with Ning Rongrong before preparing to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, while Liu Erlong woke alone in the Crown Prince’s Mansion. Ning Rongrong told her family that Ye Qiu had given her a divine inheritance, but they doubted her claim.

• Ning Rongrong teased Ye Qiu about visiting Dugu Yan, then invited him to stay with her, and they spent the night together.
• Liu Erlong woke in the Crown Prince’s Mansion, found a coarse black hair on her pillow, and removed the damp bedding to wash it.
• Ye Qiu and Ning Rongrong joined Zhu Zhuqing for a meal, and Ning Rongrong insisted Ye Qiu accompany her to see her father and elders before leaving.
• Ning Rongrong told Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo that Ye Qiu had given her a divine inheritance.
• Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo questioned whether Ning Rongrong was telling the truth because the inheritance seemed unbelievable.

Ning Rongrong demonstrated the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo, revealing its divine power and abilities. Ning Fengzhi recognized it as the Heaven Dou Empire’s national treasure, which Ye Qiu had traded for from Qinghe.

• Ning Rongrong told Ning Fengzhi and the others that Ye Qiu had spoken with the Sea God, then showed them the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
• The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud made Ning Fengzhi feel overwhelmed, and he identified it as a divine treasure.
• Ning Rongrong demonstrated the Vast Sea Protective Shroud, which concealed and protected everyone inside a separate space.
• Ning Rongrong used the Cosmic Soul Stabilizing Shroud to restrain Sword Douluo and explained the artifact’s four abilities.
• Ning Fengzhi recognized the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud as the Heaven Dou Empire’s national treasure, and Ye Qiu confirmed he had traded for it from His Highness the Crown Prince.

Ye Qiu explained that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was a key to the Sea God’s inheritance on Sea God Island, and warned Ning Fengzhi and the others that Ning Rongrong would need to prepare for the dangerous Sea God Nine Tests. He urged the sect to keep Rongrong home for now and revealed that Whale Rubber could strengthen her body and help her absorb older Soul Rings.

• Ning Fengzhi, Bone Douluo, and Sword Douluo learned that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud led to the Sea God’s inheritance on Sea God Island.
• Ye Qiu warned them that Ning Rongrong would face the dangerous Sea God Nine Tests, then said he planned to keep her in the sect while she prepared.
• Ning Rongrong resisted staying behind but trusted Ye Qiu’s promise to help her during the God Test.
• Ye Qiu asked Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo to obtain Whale Rubber, explaining that it strengthened Soul Masters and could increase the age of the Soul Rings they absorbed.
• Ye Qiu cautioned Ning Fengzhi against launching a large-scale hunt for Whale Rubber, and Ning Fengzhi accepted that protecting and cultivating Rongrong was the sect’s priority.

Ye Qiu and Zhu Zhuqing left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after he said goodbye to Ning Rongrong, who received her father’s promise to arrange an engagement banquet. As they flew toward the Star Dou Great Forest, Ye Qiu shared his Heaven Dou City memories with Zhu Zhuqing, shocking her with what he had done on the Crown Prince’s wedding night.

• Ning Fengzhi welcomed Ye Qiu’s suggestion to build ties with Poison Douluo, and Ye Qiu explained how to take Whale Rubber.
• Ye Qiu said goodbye to Ning Rongrong, who asked Zhu Zhuqing to take care of him and pleaded for him to return soon.
• Ning Fengzhi promised to arrange an engagement banquet for Ning Rongrong and Ye Qiu, and Ning Rongrong agreed eagerly.
• Ye Qiu and Zhu Zhuqing left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in their Martial Soul Fusion Skill form and flew toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
• Ye Qiu shared his Heaven Dou City memories with Zhu Zhuqing, who was stunned to learn that he had taken the Crown Prince’s place with the Crown Prince’s Consort on their wedding night.

Ye Qiu told Zhu Zhuqing that he had targeted the Crown Prince, who was actually Qian Renxue, and apologized for his relationship with Liu Erlong. Back at the Crown Prince's Mansion, Liu Erlong grew suspicious that Ye Qiu had been with her, while Xue Qinghe tried to deflect her questions.

• Ye Qiu explained his actions to Zhu Zhuqing, who accepted his relationship with Liu Erlong but asked him to be gentler with her.
• Liu Erlong found several short black hairs and worried they might belong to the man she had been with.
• Liu Erlong joined Xue Qinghe for a meal and tried to identify his scent, but it differed from the man's she remembered.
• Xue Qinghe teased Liu Erlong about the previous night and told her to wash his clothes and put them in his room.
• Liu Erlong smelled Ye Qiu's scent on Xue Qinghe's clothes and asked why he had visited so late, but Xue Qinghe refused to explain.

Ye Qiu and Zhu Zhuqing reached the Blue Silver Forest, where Ah Yin eagerly welcomed Ye Qiu back. Meanwhile, Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo visited the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to discuss Whale Rubber, but Tang Hao arrived with Tang San, bringing the sect’s Titled Douluo outside to confront him.

• Xue Qinghe wondered whether Liu Erlong had recognized him and reflected that the important thing was keeping his identity as an impostor secret.
• After nearly two days of flying, Ye Qiu and Zhu Zhuqing reached the Blue Silver Forest, and Ah Yin sensed Ye Qiu’s return and opened the barrier to welcome him.
• Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo met Ning Fengzhi at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to discuss Whale Rubber while Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong chatted about Ye Qiu.
• Tang Hao’s powerful presence alarmed the sect, and Sword Douluo recognized him as he rushed outside.
• Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Bo, Bone Douluo, Ning Rongrong, and Dugu Yan joined Sword Douluo outside, where Ning Rongrong spotted Tang San dangling from Tang Hao’s hand and insulted him.

Tang Hao searched for Ye Qiu at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but Ning Fengzhi sent him off in a false direction. Ye Qiu reunited with Ah Yin in the Blue Silver Forest, where she welcomed him affectionately.

• Tang Hao arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with Tang San and asked to see Ye Qiu, hoping to retrieve what belonged to him.
• Ning Fengzhi told Tang Hao that Ye Qiu had left to gain experience, and Dugu Bo confirmed the answer; Tang Hao then left after asking which way Ye Qiu had gone.
• Ning Fengzhi secretly chose a random direction for Tang Hao, who flew off carrying Tang San.
• Ye Qiu emerged beside Zhu Zhuqing in the Blue Silver Forest as Ah Yin's silhouette took shape and she rushed into his arms.
• Ah Yin told Ye Qiu she had missed him and welcomed him intimately, while Zhu Zhuqing reacted bashfully nearby.

Ah Yin gave Ye Qiu her life energy, helping him break through, then spent time caring for him before he prepared to enter Star Dou’s core area alone. She urged him to be careful and asked him to return to Rongrong and Zhu Qing, while Ye Qiu left Zhu Qing in her care.

• Ah Yin dissolved into life particles that flowed into Ye Qiu, helping him break through, while Zhu Zhuqing reunited with her.
• Ah Yin used her branches and vitality to massage Ye Qiu and Zhu Zhuqing until they fell asleep.
• After waking, Ye Qiu rested with Ah Yin and received her parting gift before his planned trip to Star Dou’s core area.
• Ah Yin asked to accompany Ye Qiu, but he refused and asked her to look after Zhu Qing.
• Ah Yin warned Ye Qiu not to rush into danger and reminded him that Rongrong and Zhu Qing were waiting for him.

Ye Qiu shared a tender morning with Ah Yin and Zhu Zhuqing before setting out for the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest. He reached the edge of the core area and hid for the night, but a glimpse of a terrifying beast’s gaze warned him that he was in grave danger.

• Ye Qiu and Ah Yin shared an intimate moment in her green space while a withered branch was buried outside.
• At dawn, Ye Qiu and Zhu Zhuqing practiced the Purple Demon Eyes with Ah Yin, then ate breakfast together.
• Ye Qiu said goodbye to Zhu Zhuqing and Ah Yin and flew toward the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.
• Ye Qiu entered the forest on foot, using his abilities to remain invisible and avoid Soul Beasts as he moved toward the core area.
• Ye Qiu sheltered in a tree hollow for the night, then sensed a cold, evil aura and concealed himself after briefly meeting a powerful beast’s gaze.

Ye Qiu reached the Lake of Life after cautiously escaping the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, eager to reunite with Xiao Wu. Er Ming mistook him for an intruder and kept attacking, while Xiao Wu recognized Ye Qiu and rushed to stop it as its fist neared his face.

• Ye Qiu hid in a hollow tree until the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger left, then continued toward the Lake of Life.
• Ye Qiu reached the core area, disguised himself, and hurried toward the wooden hut, expecting to find Xiao Wu.
• Er Ming charged Ye Qiu and struck him repeatedly despite his attempts to explain that he was Xiao Wu's friend.
• Xiao Wu came out of the hut, recognized Ye Qiu's voice, and hurried toward him, ordering Er Ming not to hurt him.
• Er Ming redirected its fist toward Ye Qiu too late to stop the blow, leaving Xiao Wu panicked as it closed in on his face.

Ye Qiu reunited with Xiao Wu at the Lake of Life after promising to come for her. They embraced and kissed, and Ye Qiu carried her when her legs grew weak.

• Er Ming nearly struck Ye Qiu, but Da Ming used Slow Domain to halt its fist and give Ye Qiu time to escape.
• Ye Qiu told Xiao Wu he had come to get her as promised, and she ran into his arms in tears.
• Xiao Wu clung to Ye Qiu and confessed how much she had missed him and feared he would never return.
• Ye Qiu apologized and comforted Xiao Wu, who understood he had left her at the Lake of Life to protect her.
• Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu kissed, and he scooped her into his arms after she said her legs were weak.

Ye Qiu reunited with Xiao Wu at the Lake of Life and gave her a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng to complement the Lovesick Heartbreak Red she had taken. As they shared their memories, Xiao Wu saw what Ye Qiu had been doing since they parted, including his intimate encounters with several women.

• Ye Qiu carried Xiao Wu to a boulder and told Da Ming and Er Ming that he was her man, while Xiao Wu defended him.
• Ye Qiu presented Xiao Wu with a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, which Da Ming recognized as a Celestial Herb that would complement the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
• Xiao Wu thanked Ye Qiu but put the ginseng away and sent her Soul Power into him to learn what he had been doing.
• Ye Qiu linked hands with Xiao Wu, and they shared their memories of the months since their separation.
• Xiao Wu saw Ye Qiu's adventures after she left, including his encounters with Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, the Blue Silver Emperor, and the Crown Prince's Consort.

Ye Qiu comforted Xiao Wu as she struggled with jealousy over his relationships with Ning Rongrong and others. At the Lake of Life, he agreed to follow her wishes, carried her to her Wooden Hut, and held her close, while deciding he would not take her to the City of Slaughter.

• Xiao Wu read about Ye Qiu's relationships with other women and grew jealous and heartbroken.
• Er Ming tried to react to Xiao Wu's distress, but Da Ming blasted him away and then returned to the lake.
• Ye Qiu comforted Xiao Wu and promised to listen to her while they stayed at the Lake of Life.
• Xiao Wu asked Ye Qiu to carry her to the Wooden Hut, which she said Er Ming had built at her direction.
• Inside the hut, Xiao Wu showed Ye Qiu the cozy room and a pillow she had made while missing him.
• Ye Qiu held Xiao Wu on his lap and decided he would not take her to the City of Slaughter because he could not guarantee her safety.

Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu grew closer at the Lake of Life, where Xiao Wu offered herself to him and they spent time together in the hut. The chapter also recounted how Ye Qiu prepared to help Xiao Wu refine the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.

• Xiao Wu teased Ye Qiu, massaged him, and shyly asked him to accept her; he kissed her and embraced her in the hut.
• The Sky Azure Bull Python heard Xiao Wu cry out from the hut and hid its head, while Er Ming searched elsewhere for food.
• Earlier, Ye Qiu told Xiao Wu he would help her refine the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng by grinding it for her.
• Ye Qiu dug a damp hollow near the Lake of Life to use as a mortar, and Xiao Wu cleaned the pestle.
• Ye Qiu tasted the water seeping into the hollow and reassured Xiao Wu that it was suitable for preparing the herb.

Ye Qiu prepared the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng for Xiao Wu and spent two days with her beside the Lake of Life. After she absorbed it and condensed her Soul Ring, Xiao Wu reached level fifty-three and fully matured, leaving her transformed Soul Beast nature undetectable even to a Limit Douluo.

• Ye Qiu carefully prepared the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng with his Soul Skill Endless Life so Xiao Wu could absorb it safely.
• Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu spent the day together in the Wooden Hut while Er Ming and Da Ming waited outside.
• Ye Qiu helped Xiao Wu wash and dress, then carried her out to greet Er Ming and Da Ming.
• Ye Qiu prepared fruit and soup for Xiao Wu as night fell beside the Lake of Life.
• Xiao Wu absorbed the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and condensed her Soul Ring, reaching level fifty-three and fully entering maturity.