Douluo: The Venom System is Awesome

"Who wants to look at you..."

Before Qian Renxue could finish her sentence, she saw the Heart-Eroding Venom form of Mu Junyu suddenly change.

Mu Junyu's venomous body instantly seeped into the ground, disappearing without a trace like water soaking into sand.

Qian Renxue's pupils constricted as she unleashed her spiritual power to its full extent, yet she could not capture a single ripple of soul power.

"How is this possible..." she muttered to herself.

In the very next second.

"BOOM!"

A massive boulder ten meters away was suddenly pierced through by countless purple-black spikes!

Those spikes twisted and writhed like living creatures, each one gleaming with a chilling, eerie light.

The entire boulder was riddled with holes in an instant, and then, with a "bang," it shattered into countless fragments.

The purple-black liquid slowly rose from the pile of rubble, re-condensing into the figure of Mu Junyu.

He clapped his hands triumphantly.

"Second Soul Skill: Shadow Evasion Strike! I can hide and move within solid objects, and launch a lethal attack the moment I reappear~"

Qian Renxue stared at the rubble in shock. This elusive assassination ability, combined with Mu Junyu's bizarre liquid Martial Soul, was simply impossible to guard against!

"Does Sister Xue want to try it out?"

Mu Junyu suddenly leaned in close, his eyes gleaming with a cunning light.

"I can hold you and we can shadow-evade together~"

"No need!" Qian Renxue hurriedly took two steps back, a suspicious flush appearing on her face.

She was starting to fear this kid's hugs...

Yue Guan interrupted at the perfect moment.

"The hour is late; it is time to return to Martial Soul Hall. His Holiness the Pope must be growing impatient."

As if granted a reprieve, Qian Renxue immediately spread her golden wings, preparing to take flight.

Who would have guessed that Mu Junyu was faster; he transformed into liquid and wrapped himself around her waist.

"Sister Xue, take me with you~"

He hung onto Qian Renxue like a koala, his little head resting on her shoulder.

"I just finished absorbing my soul ring, I'm so tired..."

"You...!"

Qian Renxue was trembling with rage.

"Let's go, let's go~"

Mu Junyu pushed his luck, burying his face into the crook of her neck and taking a deep breath.

"Sister Xue smells so good..."

Qian Renxue was filled with shame and anger, yet her heart was inexplicably racing.

However...

She could no longer endure it; she grabbed the Mu Junyu stuck to her and lifted him up like a kitten.

"You scoundrel!" she shouted in embarrassed anger, her golden wings flapping violently as she flung Mu Junyu forward.

Mu Junyu waved his arms exaggeratedly in mid-air.

"Sister Xue is so heartless~"

Yet his tone was full of teasing.

Qian Renxue bit her lip, her figure flashing as she chased after him, raising her foot to kick his backside.

But just as her toe was about to make contact, she inexplicably held back seventy percent of her strength; this kick was less of a punishment and more of a gentle nudge.

"Ouch~" Mu Junyu let out an exaggerated cry, did a somersault in the air, and landed steadily on the ground, rubbing his rear.

He winked at Qian Renxue.

"Sister Xue couldn't bear to use her strength~"

"Who, who couldn't bear it!"

Qian Renxue's face turned red to the tips of her ears in an instant, and she hurriedly turned her head away.

"I was just... just afraid that if I kicked you and you got hurt, I wouldn't be able to answer to Mother!"

Mu Junyu leaned in with a wicked grin.

"So, Sister Xue is concerned about me?"

"Shut up!"

Qian Renxue raised her hand to strike again, but Mu Junyu suddenly transformed into liquid, coiling around her wrist.

"Sister Xue."

His voice suddenly turned serious.

"Actually, you look very beautiful when you smile. You should smile more often."

Qian Renxue froze.

Only then did she realize that her kick just now had carried a hint of unprecedented lightness and... pleasure?

[System Notification: Qian Renxue's internal defenses have loosened. Favorability +5. Current Favorability: 5/100]

Chapter 8: Mother and Daughter

The golden sunset filtered through the stained glass of the Pope Palace, casting mottled light and shadows onto the polished floor.

Bibi Dong sat upright on the high papal throne, her purple-gold papal robe trailing on the ground, holding a secret report regarding the movements of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"That old fox Ning Fengzhi..."

She let out a soft huff and tossed the report onto the table beside her.

The undercurrents among the major sects had been surging lately, forcing her to expend more energy to deal with them.

She was simultaneously absorbing various weaker small sects while exerting pressure on the major ones.

Her slender fingers gently massaged her temples as Bibi Dong's gaze drifted toward the outside of the hall involuntarily.

Calculating the time, that little fellow should have already obtained his second spirit ring, right? Thinking of Mu Junyu, Bibi Dong's cold and glamorous face softened slightly. That eccentric little disciple could always find ways to make her temporarily forget her troubles.

Especially his unique Heart-Eroding Venom martial soul, which could not only provide amplification but also bring an indescribable sense of comfort...

"Your Holiness."

Ghost Douluo appeared silently in the hall, interrupting her thoughts.

"His Highness the Holy Son and the others have already returned to Martial Soul City."

Bibi Dong immediately regained her usual majesty: "How did it go?"

"Very smoothly."

Ghost Douluo reported.

"His Highness the Holy Son successfully hunted a Mutated Shadow Martial Cat and obtained a quite powerful second spirit skill. However..."

He paused.

"According to Yue Guan, there seemed to be... some interesting interactions between His Highness the Holy Son and Her Highness Xue."

Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow, her red lips curling slightly: "Oh?"

She knew her disciple too well.

With that brat's personality, he would definitely find ways to "tease" Qian Renxue.

But that was fine, too...

Bibi Dong's feelings for Qian Renxue were complex.

Did she love her?

She did!

But every time Bibi Dong saw her, she would be reminded of that bastard Qian Xunji...

"Have them come see me directly."

Bibi Dong ordered, then added another instruction.

"Have the Holy Son come over alone first."

When Mu Junyu skipped into the Pope Palace, Bibi Dong had already changed to a more relaxed posture, leaning sideways on the throne.

"Teacher!"

Mu Junyu called out happily and was about to pounce, but after seeing Bibi Dong's warning gaze, he obediently braked and switched to a respectful bow instead.

"Disciple has lived up to your expectations and successfully obtained the second spirit ring."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly.

"Show me."

Mu Junyu's eyes lit up, his body instantly liquefying, turning into a patch of purple-black mist that vanished from where he stood.

The next second, Bibi Dong felt a wisp of venom quietly crawling up her ankle...

"Insolent."

Bibi Dong gave a light reprimand, but she did not actually stop him.

She felt that familiar warmth spread from her ankles throughout her entire body, the Heart-Eroding Venom wrapping around every inch of her skin like the finest silk.

"Teacher..."

Mu Junyu's voice echoed in her mind, carrying a hint of playfulness.

"Is my new soul skill impressive?"

Bibi Dong closed her eyes to sense it for a moment, then suddenly reached out and grabbed, precisely pinching a wisp of venom that was attempting to burrow into her collar.

"Is this what you call showing off your soul skill?"

Mu Junyu chuckled sheepishly as he re-condensed into human form.

"Teacher is too amazing; I can't fool you at all~"

Bibi Dong let out a soft hum, yet she reached out to ruffle his hair.

"Well done."

She paused for a moment, asking as if it were a casual thought.

"How are you getting along with Xiao Xue?"

Mu Junyu blinked, revealing a cunning smile.

"Sister Xue is very good to me now; she even 'gently' kicked me just a moment ago~"

Bibi Dong couldn't help but chuckle.

She knew her daughter's temperament too well; for Qian Renxue to set aside her reserve and act in such a way meant that this little brat's "conquest" was progressing quite smoothly.

This child was far too precocious... wanting to "toy" with every pretty girl he saw, though his standards were truly high; he didn't even look at ordinary, common beauties.

"Go on."

She waved her hand.

"Let Xiao Xue come in to see me. As for you... know when to stop, don't go too far."