Now That the Time Was Ripe, This Was Xiao Wu's Fate-No One Else Was to Blame

Lin Yuan put his arm around Ye Yao's shoulder, nodded, and replied, "Yes, I need to go to the Star Dou Forest tomorrow to bring back that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Xiao Wu."

The reason for agreeing to let her go back was for the upcoming Soul Hunting Operation. Moreover, Ye Lingling has now reached the Soul Douluo realm, which is perfect for absorbing Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

Ye Yao was naturally very happy to hear that Lin Yuan had searched for his daughter for 100,000 years.

But considering the years of relationship between Xiao Wu and Ling Ling, doing this might cause unforeseen changes.

Ye Yao gently bit Lin Yuan's chest and said softly, "Little Lin, are you really willing to let that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast be sacrificed?"

"I kept her alive back then so that when Ling Ling and the others were ready to absorb Soul Ring, I could kill her and absorb the Soul Ring and Soul Bone."

"Now that the time is ripe, this is Xiao Wu's destiny, and she can't blame anyone else."

Upon hearing these words, Ye Yao sighed deeply, hugged Lin Yuan tightly, and whispered, "Do you love me?"

Lin Yuan looked at Ye Yao in his arms, reached out his finger and gently stroked her red lips, and said with a smile, "Of course, I like Sister Ye Yao the most."

Ye Yao pressed her cheek against Lin Yuan's chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, her eyelashes trembling slightly. "But if Ling Ling knew that Xiao Wu died for her, she might do something foolish because of her stubborn nature."

Ye Yao raised her head, her eyes welling up with tears, and said softly, "Could you... wait a little longer? Perhaps there are other ways."

Lin Yuan paused, looked down at Ye Yao's pleading eyes, and suddenly leaned down to gently peck at the moisture at the corner of her eye. "Sister Yao is always soft-hearted."

Lin Yuan's voice, warm and gentle, reached my ear as he said softly, "But Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast are extremely rare, and the Spirit Hall is also coveting the Star Dou Forest. If we don't seize this opportunity, it will be even more difficult for Ling Ling to find a suitable Soul Ring when she breaks through to the Titled Douluo in the future."

Moonlight streamed through the gauze curtains, bathing the two of them. Ye Yao's nails dug unconsciously into Lin Yuan's back. "Xiao Wu calls me 'Auntie,' and I've watched her grow up."

Before he finished speaking, Lin Yuan suddenly picked her up by the waist, carried her to a pavilion not far away, and gently placed her on the table.

"Let's not think about these things for now."

Lin Yuan gently placed Ye Yao on it, his fingertips caressing her reddened eyes. "I'll keep an eye on Ling Ling during tomorrow's Soul Hunting Operation. Once everything has settled down, I'll find a way to comfort her."

As he spoke, Lin Yuan lowered his head and kissed Ye Yao's trembling lips, his tone forceful and unyielding, "Now, you are only allowed to think of me."

The next day.

Lin Yuan looked at Ye Yao, who was sleeping soundly in his arms, turned around and kissed her forehead before leaving the room.

According to the original story, the Spirit Hall has already begun its Soul Hunting Operation, and they are presumably ready in the Star Dou Forest.

For safety's sake, Lin Yuan brought Ye Lingling, who had just broken through to level 80, to the Star Dou Star Dou Forest, and sped towards Star Lake deep within the forest.

And deep within the Star Dou Forest.

A special team is setting up camp, and dozens of black-robed Soul Master are stationed within a hundred meters of them. Each of them has broken through to the Soul Saint realm, making them extremely powerful.

As the firelight gradually illuminated the darkness, the clanging of armor against each other rose and fell, filling the silent forest with an eerie atmosphere.

"Hurry up and get everything ready, or you'll face serious consequences if the elders reprimand you!!!"

"Yes!" "We are now very close to the depths of the Star Dou Forest. In order not to disturb the mission objective, we must proceed with caution."

As soon as a figure passed by, the surrounding Soul Master immediately bowed in respect.

The man was dressed in silver-white clothes, with a tall and slender figure over 1.9 meters tall, pale skin, and exceptionally handsome features. He had red eyes, short silver hair with a strand at the end that gradually turned red, and red butterfly patterns at the corners of his eyes. He looked very similar to his sister Hu Liena.

This person is none other than Xie Yue, a member of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation.

As the leader of the Golden Generation, Xie Yue has the ability to control the overall situation. He is calm and composed, good at reading people, and can quickly understand the other party's purpose even if he is being schemed against.

They are decisive and ruthless in combat, arrogant and disdainful towards weaker opponents, but respectful of stronger ones, willing to admit defeat and appreciate their excellence.

"Yes, we are now very close to the depths of the Star Dou Forest. If we disturb the mission objective, it may cause unnecessary trouble. So we must proceed with caution."

Standing next to Xie Yue was also a man, but he had an ordinary appearance, an extremely strong build, long fiery red hair, flame patterns all over his body, and even his eyes were dark red.

This person is also Yan, a member of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation. He was arranged by Bibi Dong to undergo training in order to capture Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and Soul Ring Configuration for the Holy Maiden Hu Liena.

Xie Yue also agreed with this point. His younger sister's strength had reached the Soul Emperor realm, which was considered a gifted existence in the entire Douluo Continent. Especially in the entire Spirit Hall, she was second only to His Holiness the Pope.

At the same time, two figures appeared out of nowhere.

The man in the lead, dressed in golden armor, walked slowly over. He held a chrysanthemum in his hand and looked to be no more than thirty years old. He was extremely alluring and had a carefree, cynical demeanor.

The other was dressed in a black robe, with a cold gaze and an indifferent expression on his face, as if he were a living person.

"Chrysanthemum Elder, Elder Ghost."

Upon seeing this, the two immediately turned around, bowed, and showed a hint of respect in their eyes, which was enough to show how high Chrysanthemum Douluo's status was in the Spirit Hall.

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded in satisfaction and said, "It's getting late, you should all get some rest. We'll set off early tomorrow morning. This time, we can only succeed, failure is not an option."

"Yes."

Chrysanthemum Douluo glanced at the two members of the Golden Generation, and was about to speak when he suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Chrysanthemum Elder, Grandpa Ghost."

As the crisp sound rang out, the two Titled Douluo almost simultaneously turned their gazes to the figure running towards them.

Looking at the beautiful and charming woman, the two Titled Douluo also showed a gentle smile.

Yan's mouth was practically watering. "Nana, you're here?!"

She exuded a murderous aura that kept people at a distance. Her appearance had become very beautiful, in no way inferior to Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu, but with a maturity and charm that they lacked.