Side Story 12: The Story of Zhu Zhu Qing and Dai Mubai 2

Dai Weisi's pupils contracted.

The hammer and the tiger's shadow collided, creating a shockwave.

Dai Weisi staggered back three steps, and Tang San also retreated several feet, blood seeping from his tiger's mouth.

In a head-on clash between Soul King and Soul Emperor, Tang San ultimately suffered a loss.

However, Tang San's expression remained unchanged, and he secretly flicked out a few cold stars with his left hand.

Dai Weisi swung his claw to deflect the Hidden Weapon, but unexpectedly, the Hidden Weapon suddenly exploded in mid-air, filling the air with purple smoke.

"Poison?"

Dai Weisi held his breath and quickly retreated, a slight numbness already emanating from his right arm.

Just then, a golden light flashed at Tang San's fingertips, and several fine golden needles, as thin as cow hair, silently pierced into Dai Weisi's acupoints on his chest.

The Dragon Whisker Needle entered his body, and the excruciating pain made Dai Weisi scream.

"Mean!"

Dai Weisi's eyes turned bloodshot, and his Soul Power suddenly surged, revealing that he was using a secret technique that burned his life force.

The White Tiger's illusory form was so solid it looked real, and its oppressive aura made even the elders of the Clear Sky Sect watching from afar freeze in shock.

At that moment, Tang San took out a peculiar mechanism shaped like a bird's nest and pressed it against Dai Weisi.

"Hidden Weapon: Phoenix Leads Nine Chicks!"

Nine beams of red light shot out, so fast that they left only afterimages in the air.

First Soul Skill: White Tiger Bodyguard Shield

Third Soul Skill: White Tiger Adamantine Transformation

Tang San's Hidden Weapon came too fast; Dai Weisi's protective Soul Power, which he had just erected, was pierced through like paper.

Nine Bone-Piercing Nail were driven into nine vital areas of Dai Weisi, including his brow, throat, and heart.

Then, Dai Weisi's body froze instantly.

Then, he slowly knelt down, and the light in his eyes went out.

In the shadows, several elders of the Clear Sky Sect exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

Previously, these elders had been quite dismissive of Tang San's Hidden Weapon.

However, the power of this new Hidden Weapon that Tang San has taken out has already attracted the attention of these old fogies.

On the battlefield, Tang San put away the mechanism; his breathing was somewhat disordered.

However, after glancing at the battle on Zhu Zhu Qing's side, Tang San took a deep breath, turned around and ran away without stopping.

At this moment, Zhu Zhu Qing was in grave danger.

Although the Nether Civet Martial Soul excels in speed, Dai Mubai's Soul Power is a full ten levels higher than hers.

Therefore, Dai Mubai's powerful attack with his White Tiger Martial Soul forced Zhu Zhuqing into a series of defeats.

"Sizzle!"

Zhu Zhu Qing's left shoulder was left with a deep claw mark that exposed the bone, and blood stained half of her clothes.

"The Zhu Clan's worthless women are still as useless as ever."

Dai Mubai grinned maliciously, his Fifth Soul Ring lit up, and the White Tiger Roar Bullet slammed straight at him.

Zhu Zhu Qing retreated swiftly, but it was too late; the White Tiger Roar Bullet was right in front of her.

Suddenly, a black hammer fell from the sky, shattering the light waves.

Tang San stood in front of Zhu Zhu Qing, his breathing was disordered, but his eyes were calm.

"I've run out of Hidden Weapon, so I'll have to rely on the hammer from now on and fight head-on."

Tang San said in a low voice, unsure whether he was speaking to Zhu Zhu Qing or to himself.

Zhu Zhu Qing gritted her teeth and stood up. The two women understood each other's meaning as soon as their eyes met.

The next second, Tang San swung his Clear Sky Hammer again, launching a fierce and domineering hammer attack head-on.

Dai Mubai parried with all his might, but Zhu Zhu Qing, like Gui Mei, circled around to his side and behind, her second Soul Skill, "Darkness Claw," aimed straight for his back.

Dai Mubai turned and blocked.

On the other side, Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer had already reached Dai Mubai.

Boom!

Dai Mubai was sent flying backwards and crashed into the mountain rocks.

Fourth Soul Skill: Shadow Chain Strike!

Zhu Zhu Qing anticipated Dai Mubai's landing spot and then swiftly unleashed her claws.

Immediately afterwards, blood splattered.

"Clear Sky Hammer!"

Tang San's voice rang out behind Zhu Zhu Qing.

Zhu Zhu Qing immediately dodged to the side.

"Boom!"

Dai Mubai's body was completely smashed by the Clear Sky Hammer.

The fighting gradually subsided, and the remaining members of the Dai Family were either killed or captured.

The valley fell silent again, with only the stench of blood lingering in the air.

Nightfall, a campfire was lit in the valley.

Tang San took out a bottle of medicinal powder from his Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Zhu Zhu Qing, saying, "Golden Sore Medicine, for external use."

"Thanks."

Zhu Zhu Qing took it and walked behind a large rock in the distance.

The rustling sound of clothes rubbing together could be faintly heard.

Tang San sat upright, staring at the campfire, but his ears were slightly red.

When Zhu Zhu Qing returned, he had already calmed down, but his gaze lingered on her bandaged shoulder for a moment.

"I just watched your fight."

Tang San suddenly spoke up, asking curiously, "Your Soul Skill combination seems quite different from the Zhu Clan's inheritance recorded in the Clear Sky Sect's scriptures."

Zhu Zhu Qing poked at the fire and explained, "In the past, the Zhu Clan's Soul Skill had to be combined with the Dai Family's White Tiger Martial Soul to pursue the Martial Soul Fusion Skill ' Hell White Tiger '."

"Now that the Dai Family is gone, this path is closed."

"Therefore, my sister and I have been trying new Soul Ring Configuration over the years, pursuing a pure agility-based attack route, and no longer relying on others."

"So that's how it is."

Tang San nodded, paused for a moment, and then asked, "What are your plans next?"

"Return to the Zhu Mansion."

"Where is Young Sect Master Tang?"

"I plan to travel around the former territory of the Star Luo Empire, survey the mountains and rivers, and also gather some intelligence for the sect."

Tang San paused, then asked hesitantly, "If you're free... could you be my guide?"

In the firelight, Zhu Zhu Qing's lips curled into a slight smile as she said, "Alright."

Over the next three years, Zhu Zhu Qing and Tang San traveled extensively throughout the ancient landscape of the Star Luo Empire.

They climbed to the summit of the Huwei Mountain Range and witnessed the sunrise over the sea of clouds.

I visited the former capital of the Star Luo Empire, which was renamed "Sea God City." In that Giant City, the Sea God Cult's temples stood majestically.

I've also been to "Angel City," the former Spirit City. Although it's not as prosperous as it was during the Spirit Hall era, it remains one of the continent's centers of faith under Qian Renxue's leadership.

The journey was fraught with peril, with frequent encounters with Spirit Beast, bandits, and even attacks from remnants of the previous dynasty.

Through repeated team battles, a tacit understanding gradually developed between the two.

Zhu Zhu Qing saw another side of Tang San besides his Hidden Weapon.

Tang San possesses a profound knowledge of herbal medicine and toxicology, a keen observation of terrain and mechanisms, and the ability to maintain a calm mind even in dire situations.

Tang San gradually came to understand this Second Young Miss of the Zhu Clan.

Zhu Zhu Qing appears aloof, but she is resilient and sentimental at heart, and her dedication to strength is no less than her own.

One day, deep in the Sunset Forest, the two were being chased by a Ten-thousand Year Soul Beast while trying to pick a rare herb, and accidentally stumbled into an ancient ruin.

Amidst numerous traps, Tang San suffered a severe injury to his left arm while protecting Zhu Zhu Qing, but Zhu Zhu Qing risked her life to carry him out of the encirclement.

After escaping danger, Tang San leaned against an ancient tree, watching her slightly trembling hands as she bandaged his wounds, and suddenly said, "I will explain to my father after we return to the sect."

What does this mean?

"Our business."

Zhu Zhu Qing paused, then looked up at Tang San.

Tang San's eyes were serious, without a trace of joking.

After a long while, Zhu Zhu Qing nodded gently.