Encountering Zhu Qingzhu, Fifth Soul Ring

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another two years passed.

During this period, Su Ze stayed at the Lake of Life for a few months before returning to Heaven Dou Imperial City to report his safety to Dugu Bo and the others.

He then immediately began to cultivate diligently.

Finally, at the age of twelve, his Soul Power broke through to Level Fifty.

He was only one Soul Ring away from becoming a Soul King.

For this Fifth Soul Ring, Su Ze did not ask Dugu Bo for help as he had before.

After all, his Fourth Soul Ring had already reached 40,000 years.

He hoped for a spirit beast of at least around 50,000 years for his Fifth Soul Ring.

Spirit beasts of such age were hard to find even for Titled Douluo, and he had already gotten close to Gu Yuena.

Why seek far when near? It was better to directly ask Di Tian for help.

So, after bidding farewell to Dugu Bo and the others.

Su Ze returned to the Star Dou Great Forest once more.

The moment he stepped into the forest, he felt the bloodthirsty glint in the eyes of the surrounding spirit beasts.

Su Ze's Soul Power surged, accompanied by a flash of lightning, and a powerful dragon's might was instantly released from him.

The surrounding spirit beasts, around a thousand years old, were startled and fled in all directions.

After driving away those spirit beasts, Su Ze planned to transmit Soul Power to Di Tian's reverse scale and wait for him to pick him up.

But just then, a noisy commotion came from the distance.

With a hint of confusion, Su Ze used Gale Rush, his figure flickering as he arrived at the source of the noise.

He saw a group of Black Clothed People relentlessly pursuing a black-dressed girl.

However, this pursuit seemed extremely strange.

Every time the group of Black Clothed People were about to catch the black-dressed girl, they would clumsily expose a weakness, allowing her to escape.

At this moment, Su Ze, whose Soul Power had reached Level Forty-Nine, could clearly sense that the leader of the Black Clothed People had a Soul Power reaching Soul Ancestor.

A dignified Soul Ancestor leading over a dozen Soul Elders, yet they couldn't even catch a mere Soul Grand Master girl.

What the heck was going on?

Could it be that some noble young lady had commissioned a hunting game for herself?

Just then, the Black Clothed People spoke.

"Second Young Lady, come back with us."

"The Third Prince is in Suotuo City. You can't find him. You'd better come with us obediently."

Second Young Lady, Third Prince.

Su Ze's gaze fell upon the black-skirted girl being pursued.

She had a beautiful face.

Currently in the state of Martial Soul Avatar, what drew the most attention were her eyes, one green and one blue.

Ink green long hair was topped with a pair of cat ears.

Such an appearance, combined with such a Martial Soul, and considering the words of the Black Clothed People.

A name surfaced in Su Ze's mind.

Zhu Qingzhu!

After confirming the girl's identity.

Su Ze had already assessed the current situation. This group of Black Clothed People were likely sent by Zhu Qingzhu's sister, Zhu Zhuyun.

On the surface, it was a pursuit, but in reality, it was an escort.

After all, from the Star Luo Empire all the way to the Star Dou Great Forest.

Such a long journey, if they hadn't deliberately held back, Zhu Qingzhu's head would have been chopped off long ago.

Facing the pursuit of her sister's many henchmen from behind, Zhu Qingzhu was filled with despair.

She wanted to live. She absolutely could not be captured and taken back to the Star Luo Empire.

Spotting an opening, Zhu Qingzhu mobilized a large amount of Soul Power within her body and leaped up.

Su Ze, who was in the grass preparing to leave, suddenly sensed movement behind him.

Then, he immediately turned around.

The next moment, a gentle body was embraced in his arms.

Su Ze looked down. Zhu Qingzhu's peerlessly beautiful face was looking up, her Peach Blossom Eyes filled with pleading, "Save me!"

Looking at Zhu Qingzhu in his arms, Su Ze's lips curved upwards. For a moment, he found it hard to describe his current feelings.

Trouble really finds people.

The Black Clothed People in the distance also froze in place as they watched Su Ze appear.

"Boss, what do we do? Why is another unfamiliar young man here?"

"What should we do?"

Those who were chasing Zhu Qingzhu now looked troubled.

Su Ze also noticed the Black Clothed People's predicament. After a moment of thought, he decided that since Zhu Qingzhu had asked for his help, he might as well go with the flow and be a good person.

As he spoke, Su Ze directly threw out the token of his master, Ye Qingxian.

"My master is the Ye Family Patriarch, Ye Qingxian. Who are you, and why are you chasing an innocent girl here?"

As he spoke, Su Ze revealed his Soul Power.

His nearly level fifty Soul Power was fully displayed.

Upon hearing Su Ze's words, everyone looked at the leader at the front.

The leader looked at the token representing the Ye family on the ground and the Soul Power of the young man before him.

His eyes showed shock.

This young man didn't look old, yet his strength surpassed his own.

Was this the Ye family of the Nine Hearts Begonia, who had taken in such a genius disciple?

Amidst his shock, the leader of the Black Clothed People immediately realized this was a good opportunity.

After all, his objective was to drive the Second Young Lady to the Heaven Dou Empire so she would encounter the Third Prince.

Now that someone from the Heaven Dou Ye family had appeared and saved the Second Young Lady, it perfectly met his mission objective. With this thought, the leader of the Black Clothed People immediately signaled to those around him.

"Let's go."

Led by their leader, the Black Clothed People instantly retreated like a tide.

Soon, only Su Ze and Zhu Qingzhu in his arms remained in the forest.

"Miss, the bad guys chasing you are gone now."

"Can you get up?"

Su Ze was currently holding Zhu Qingzhu in a princess carry, so he could clearly feel the soft touch in his arms.

However, he didn't have any particular thoughts about it.

After all, over the past two years, Little Senior Sister and Senior Dugu Sister had given him plenty of "benefits."

Su Ze had already developed a basic level of composure.

"Thank you, Young Master, for saving my life."

"I'll get up now."

Hearing Su Ze's words, Zhu Qingzhu, who had let out a sigh of relief, looked up at the Handsome Youth holding her.

Her tone was filled with gratitude.

"You're welcome, it was just a small effort."

"Since you're awake now, I'll be taking my leave."

After putting Zhu Qingzhu down, Su Ze picked up the token representing the Ye family and prepared to depart.

He had no intention of interfering in the conflict between the Zhu sisters.

Acquiring his Fifth Soul Ring as soon as possible was the important matter.

"Wait, Young Master, could I trouble you to escort me for a while? I'm willing to pay Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coin."

As she spoke, Zhu Qingzhu nervously took out a Golden card from her waist.

She had been chased out of her home this time and had left in a hurry, so she hadn't brought much of her fortune with her.

These Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coin represented most of her wealth.

However, for her own safety, it was all worth it.

Looking at the Gold Soul Coin in front of him, Su Ze raised an eyebrow.

Hmm!

He knew that these Black Clothed People wouldn't actually make a move.

This meant that for the upcoming escort, he just needed to stay by her side.

Earning Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coin with no danger involved.

This was a deal that could definitely be made.

"Alright!"

Su Ze directly took the Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coin from Zhu Qingzhu's hand.

"And you don't need to call me Young Master, just call me Su Ze."

Seeing Su Ze agree, Zhu Qingzhu's face showed a look of joy.

With Su Ze escorting her, she would finally be safe from now on.

"Thank you, Young Master Su Ze, my name is Zhu Qingzhu!"

After stating her name, Zhu Qingzhu directly sat down on the ground, panting heavily while starting to recover her Soul Power.

A quarter of an hour passed. By the time Zhu Qingzhu had recovered her Soul Power, a scent of roasted fish wafted over.

"You've recovered. It's good timing, I just roasted a fish. Have some."

"Your body was tired from the long journey earlier. It's good to eat some fish to replenish your energy!"

"After you've recovered your strength and changed into clean clothes, I'll escort you out of the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Don't worry, I've never worn these clothes since I bought them."

Saying that, Su Ze handed the roasted fish and a clean set of clothes to Zhu Qingzhu.

After doing all this, Su Ze strode away from Zhu Qingzhu.

Leaving her some private space.

Taking the roasted fish and clean clothes, a hint of curiosity appeared on Zhu Qingzhu's usually cold face.

This young man named Su Ze, looking at his age, seemed to be about the same as her.

His strength had already reached level 50-something.

From the information he revealed earlier, he seemed to be a Ye Family Disciple of that Nine Hearts Begonia.

Such talent made Zhu Qingzhu, who was accustomed to geniuses, unable to help but feel surprised.

Moreover, judging from his gentlemanly behavior when he met her, his character seemed to be quite good too.

Su Ze?

Zhu Qingzhu silently remembered this name in her heart.

A moment later, after finishing the roasted fish and cleaning herself up, Zhu Qingzhu changed into the men's clothes Su Ze had given her.

As Zhu Qingzhu, dressed in men's clothes, emerged, Su Ze also turned around.

It had to be said that Zhu Qingzhu was indeed one of the main characters.

Even in men's clothing, she had a unique charm.

Even Su Ze couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.

"Miss, I've already scouted the surroundings. The Black Clothed Persons pursuing you have left."

"I'll escort you out of the Star Dou Great Forest now, and then I'll take my leave!"

"May we meet again if fate allows."

Su Ze held no particular dislike for Zhu Qingzhu of the Shrek Seven Devils.

Under Su Ze's escort, the two arrived at the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Su Ze, thank you for saving me."

"I will definitely repay you in the future."

Hearing Su Ze's words, Zhu Qingzhu nodded and said with utmost seriousness.

Hearing Zhu Qingzhu's words, Su Ze, who had already accepted ten thousand Gold Soul Coins, smiled.

"Miss Zhu, there's really no need to thank me."

"After all, before Miss Zhu met me, did those people chasing you ever intend to kill you!"

"For a Soul Grand Master to escape from several Soul Elders and Soul Ancestors, that's just wishful thinking."

"Miss Zhu, please think about it carefully."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Ze's body turned into lightning, instantly becoming an afterimage and disappearing from his original spot.

Watching Su Ze disappear before her eyes, Zhu Qingzhu pondered his words and fell into silence.

She was just a Soul Grand Master. Could she really escape from Soul Ancestors and several Soul Elders?

Did her sister never intend to kill her?

Meanwhile, in the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Su Ze directly absorbed his Soul Power into Di Tian's Mimicry.

A moment later, the air suddenly became scorching hot.

A ball of fire in the distance was charging towards him.

Accompanying the ball of fire, it finally landed in front of him. Only then did Su Zhe clearly see who was at the center of the flames.

The Three-Headed Crimson Demon Mastiff, the ferocious beast Crimson King, with a cultivation exceeding two hundred thousand years.

"Lord Su Ze, Di Tian sent me to pick you up!"

"It's only been two years, and you've already become a Soul King, my lord."

Crimson King landed on the ground and looked at Su Ze in front of him, speaking with some surprise.

As a ferocious beast, time was worthless to it; two years was truly just the blink of an eye.

"For my master, of course, I have to cultivate diligently."

"Everything is for the revival of the Soul Clan."

While interacting with these ferocious beasts by the Lake of Life, Su Ze discovered that as long as the topic turned to the revival of the Soul Beasts, these ferocious beasts would immediately nod in agreement.

Furthermore, their attitude towards him would become closer.

After all, even though Gu Yuena called him the second-in-command of the Soul Beasts, there was still a significant gap between his strength and that of these ferocious beasts.

Therefore, Su Ze still made an effort to maintain good relations.

It only took a few words, after all.

As expected, the moment Su Ze finished speaking, Crimson King happily crouched down its massive body.

Signaling for Su Ze to ride on him directly.

Su Ze didn't stand on ceremony and directly mounted Crimson King's back. The man and beast then charged towards the Lake of Life.

When Su Ze arrived at the Lake of Life, Di Tian's figure appeared first.

"Lord Su Ze!"

Di Tian sensed Su Ze's cultivation, and his eyes lit up even more.

In two years, this human's cultivation had already reached Level Forty-Nine.

Such talent even made Di Tian feel immensely amazed.

At the same time, he felt his understanding of his master's recruitment of Su Ze deepen.

Such a Genius, humans indeed should recruit.

After all, the Soul Beast Clan was suppressed by the Douluo Continent, and Di Tian himself had no possibility of achieving Godhood.

In the future, when his master attacked the God Realm, he would need helpers.

And Su Ze, a human like himself, was undoubtedly a good candidate.

"Senior Di Tian, the fifth soul ring requires at least a seventy thousand year soul beast."

Although Su Ze's Storm Dragon King could allow his soul rings to evolve as his strength increased.

His goal was to eventually have all ten soul rings be Hundred Thousand Year ones.

Therefore, the higher the level of soul ring he obtained, the closer he would be to achieving his goal.

After hearing Su Ze's words, Di Tian nodded, and his figure instantly disappeared.

But not long after, Di Tian returned.

Returning with Di Tian was a massive Flood Dragon.

It was precisely a Thousand Fiend Instant Cloud Dragon that Su Zhe had hunted before.

However, this one was close to seventy thousand years old, and at the same time, it was severely injured and on the verge of death, clearly not having long to live.

"It's a Thousand Fiend Instant Cloud Dragon! It is willing to become your fifth soul ring."

"This dragon fought with a Titled Douluo of your human race a hundred years ago, and I saved it afterward."

"However, its own body also sustained fatal injuries. To repay my life-saving grace, it is willing to voluntarily become your soul ring."

"Lord Su Ze, do not let down the sincerity of the Soul Beast Clan."

Di Tian said, casting a deep glance at Su Ze.

Su Ze knew what Di Tian was worried about and immediately gave his assurance.

"Don't worry, Senior Di Tian. For the revival of the Soul Beasts, I will do my utmost in the future."

Su Ze immediately promised.

After all, the Soul Beast Clan was indeed a good force for him.

If he were to truly achieve Godhood in the future.

They would be ready-made subordinates.

It was just that the leader would have to be replaced then.