Douluo: I Am Unrivaled Thief, Explosive King Returns

With Soul Tools, the four brothers could travel light as they set off discreetly for Suotuo City by carriage.

Inside the Papal Palace, Gui Mei appeared at Bibi Dong's side.

"Your Holiness, the four of them have left Spirit City. This subordinate did not sense the Fourth Venerable's presence near them. Should I make a move midway and kill them?"

Bibi Dong shook her head. "Now is not the time for internal strife. Attacking them would be tantamount to slapping those venerables in the face. Besides, they're just a bunch of brats. What waves could they possibly stir up?"

In her eyes, Unrivaled Thief, this Holy Son, was nothing more than a pawn Qian Daoliu had used to disgust her.

From beginning to end, Bibi Dong had only ever considered one person her enemy.

That person was her daughter, Qian Renxue, who possessed innate twentieth-level Soul Power.

She only needed to speed through the divine trials and become a god before everyone else. Then, she would become the continent's strongest expert.

At that time, no one would be her match.

A trace of disappointment flashed through Gui Mei's eyes, but he obediently retreated to the side without making any move.

At the center of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's main hall, two elderly men stood to either side of a young man.

They were Ning Fengzhi, the current sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the sect's two great venerables.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin, a Rank 96 Titled Douluo, possessed the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong, a Rank 95 Titled Douluo, possessed the Bone Dragon Martial Soul.

"Feng Zhi, have you learned anything about the Holy Son appointed by Spirit Hall?" Gu Rong asked with a worried expression.

Spirit Hall already possessed deep foundations. If its younger generation could overwhelm the younger generations of every force on the continent, that would not be a good sign.

Ning Fengzhi sighed. "Uncle Bone, we have received news. Spirit Hall's Holy Son is called Unrivaled Thief. He is only twelve years old, yet his Soul Power has already reached Rank 35. His three younger brothers include two at Rank 32 and one at Rank 29."

"Hiss, what terrifying talent! How does Spirit Hall always manage to find such geniuses, while our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect cannot?"

Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi both found it regrettable. It would have been wonderful if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had taken in such geniuses.

Seeing this, Chen Xin, his white hair flowing freely, snorted coldly. "Hmph! Rongrong has run away from home, yet you are still discussing other matters. Is that how you elders behave?"

Ning Fengzhi replied helplessly, "Sword Uncle, rest assured. Rongrong will be fine. Letting her experience some hardship outside may change her temperament."

"Hmph! If anything happens to Rongrong, I'll hold you accountable!" With that, Chen Xin left the hall in displeasure, riding his sword.

Gu Rong muttered, "Tch, as if you're the only one who cares about Rongrong, Old Sword."

The various sects across the continent, large and small, all investigated the identity of Spirit Hall's Holy Son.

Thus, the name Unrivaled Thief spread throughout the continent.

Several days later, Unrivaled Thief and his group returned discreetly to Suotuo City.

On their way back, the cardinal of Spirit Hall's branch in the Balak Kingdom had come to escort them.

Unrivaled Thief did not return home immediately. Instead, he made a trip to Suotuo City to gather the information he wanted.

On the way home, Unrivaled Thief pondered to himself.

Shrek Academy still has more than half a month before admissions begin. That means Tang San has not joined Shrek yet, and Tang Hao has not come to Suotuo City either.

If there was anyone who posed the greatest threat to him, Tang Hao was definitely one of them. He had to be on guard.

Before they knew it, the four brothers arrived at the outskirts of Suotuo City and returned home.

Unrivaled Thief was still thinking when Shifty-eyed Thief's furious voice suddenly rang out beside his ear.

"Damn it, which suicidal bastard is this bold? They actually dared to occupy our home!"

He followed the voice and saw a faint glow of fire inside the Wooden Cabin.

Before the words had even faded, a black figure shot out of the Wooden Cabin, agile and swift as a cat.

"Little thief, where do you think you're running?!"

Chapter 15: Encountering Cat Girl Zhu Zhuqing

"Little thief, where do you think you're going?!"

Unrivaled Thief instantly fused with the Explosive King and transformed into a streak of black lightning, blocking the black figure's path.

Although the person before him was entirely concealed beneath a black robe, he could tell that the person underneath was a woman.

However, he did not hold back because of that. He threw a punch at her face, and a violent gale erupted.

The black-robed figure froze. She had not expected Unrivaled Thief to be a Soul Master as well, and that his Soul Power Level was higher than hers.

Without any hesitation, she turned and lunged toward the forest. She was so fast that several afterimages lingered in the air.

Is it her?

Unrivaled Thief already had someone in mind, but he still needed to confirm it with his own eyes.

His first Soul Ring suddenly lit up, and wild winds immediately surged around him.

"Overlord Wind-Chasing Fist—Wind-Thunder Style!"

With a whoosh, he vanished from where he stood and appeared like a bolt of lightning directly in front of the black figure.

He threw a punch, leaving the black-robed figure no way to evade.

"Boom!"

Unrivaled Thief's fist stopped abruptly before the black-robed figure's face, while the force of his punch raged outward.

"Riiip!"

The black cloth tore apart, fragments scattering through the air to reveal a cool and stunningly beautiful face before Unrivaled Thief.

Her face was as fair as frost and snow, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, while surprise flashed through her violet eyes.

Beneath the black robe that had been swept open by the fierce wind, tight leather armor outlined her graceful figure.

Her full chest rose and fell with her rapid breathing. Beneath her slender waist, her long legs were taut like a leopard's. She was like a thorned rose blooming in the darkness.

It really is her?!

Unrivaled Thief thought to himself. He could not have been more familiar with the icy beauty before him.

One of the future Shrek Seven Monsters, Zhu Zhuqing.

He just had not expected Zhu Zhuqing to arrive in Suotuo City half a month before Shrek Academy's admissions began.

While Unrivaled Thief was distracted, she fled again.

"Trying to leave? Did you ask us first?!"

At this moment, Rebel Son and the other two formed a pincer formation and directly surrounded Zhu Zhuqing.

Two yellow and one purple, two yellow and one purple, two yellow—eight Soul Rings boxed her in from every direction.

Zhu Zhuqing's pupils shrank, her face filled with disbelief.

"How is this possible?! They look about the same age as me, yet all their Soul Power Levels are higher than mine. Have geniuses in the Heaven Dou Empire become so common?!"

She was deeply annoyed with herself, regretting ever choosing to stay in someone else's house.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing standing there dumbfounded, Shifty-eyed Thief said indignantly, "You occupied our home and still want to run? Do you really think it's your house?"

Rebel Son and Thief Father also looked at her unkindly. This was their home—their only home!

Zhu Zhuqing was not good with words to begin with, and she became even more silent when facing strangers.

Unrivaled Thief pondered to himself. How should I deal with her? Kill her directly and weaken the future Shrek Seven Monsters, or...

At that moment, the system's voice sounded in his mind.

Ding. System mission issued. Mission One: Let Zhu Zhuqing leave. (Reward: Zhu Zhuqing's favorability +10%, obtain 1 lottery draw); Mission Two: Kill Zhu Zhuqing. (Reward: obtain 1 lottery draw).

The rewards for both missions were the same, leaving Unrivaled Thief conflicted over which to choose.

Ah, what a pity the rewards are identical. If one gave a lottery draw and the other offered a different reward, I wouldn't have to agonize over it.

He thought to himself, If I choose Mission One, I might have a chance to win Zhu Zhuqing over as my teammate. That is almost the same as killing her. But the teammate I want is Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul is highly compatible with the Overlord Wind-Chasing Fist.

If I choose Mission Two, killing her outright would be too forced. I am not a bloodthirsty person. If I killed her just because she stayed in the Wooden Cabin for a few days, how would I be any different from a Fallen Soul Master?

Unrivaled Thief considered it for a long time before ultimately choosing Mission One.

He did not care whether Zhu Zhuqing would become his enemy in the future.

That was because he was fully confident that he could eliminate the roots at the first opportunity.

Zhu Zhuqing was not good with words, but under the pressure of the three great evildoers, she activated her Martial Soul and prepared for a desperate battle.

"You still want to resist? Then don't blame us for bullying you with numbers!"

Just as Rebel Son and the other two were about to attack, Unrivaled Thief raised a hand to stop them.

"Boss, don't tell me you're interested in her because of her looks? Normally, she'd already be lying on the ground."

Unrivaled Thief's mouth twitched. He swung a slap onto Shifty-eyed Thief's head and said irritably, "If she had damaged our home, there would be no problem killing her. But she did not damage anything. We can't slaughter her just because she stayed here for a few days."

He sighed. The personalities of Rebel Son and the other two needed some adjustment.

Although they were known as the Four Great Evildoers, they could not truly become villains who committed every kind of evil.

After all, in Unrivaled Thief's heart, the Four Great Evildoers had never been true villains.

"Boss, we can't just let her off that easily!" Rebel Son chimed in.

Unrivaled Thief nodded. "Of course not."

Hearing that, Zhu Zhuqing covered her chest, her face full of vigilance, and finally spoke her first words. "What do you want to do?!"

Unrivaled Thief rolled his eyes. Zhu Zhuqing was indeed beautiful, and her figure was indeed amazing.

But he was not a man controlled by his lower half. He said impatiently, "What are you thinking at your age? You've stayed in my home for so long and want to leave without paying rent? Hand over every Gold Soul Coin on you, or don't even think about leaving!"

Zhu Zhuqing's face was filled with surprise. She had not expected him to say something like that.

Still, she obediently pulled out a cute black wallet with two cat ears from within her ample chest.

Unrivaled Thief did not stand on ceremony and snatched it away.

After weighing it in his hand and discovering that it contained only a little over ten Gold Soul Coins, he waved his hand. "You can go."

After saying that, he ignored Zhu Zhuqing and instructed Rebel Son and the other two, "Second and Third, clean up the house and hunt a wild boar while you're at it. Fourth, come with me into Suotuo City to buy supplies. We'll be staying here for a while."

"Yes, Boss."

They obeyed Unrivaled Thief's orders without question.

With their duties clearly divided, they began to get busy.

Unrivaled Thief rubbed Shifty-eyed Thief's little puppy-like head. "Come on. Tell me what you want, and I'll buy it for you!"

"Hehe, I knew Boss treats me the best!" Shifty-eyed Thief skipped ahead happily, walking at the front.

Unrivaled Thief helplessly rubbed his forehead and followed behind him at an unhurried pace.

"Hmm? Why is Zhu Zhuqing following us?"

Unrivaled Thief did not turn around, yet he already knew someone was trailing behind them.

The Explosive King Martial Soul granted him an extremely high affinity with the wind element. After six years of effort, he had already formed the rudiments of the Wind Domain.

Now, Unrivaled Thief could easily sense everything within a hundred meters. If he narrowed that range to ten meters, he could perceive every subtle movement.

He did not dwell on Zhu Zhuqing following them. If she wanted to follow, then he would let her.

Zhu Zhuqing, who was trailing them, believed that she had not been discovered and continued following them.

The three soon arrived in Suotuo City, where people came and went amid bustling crowds.

Although it was only a moderately sized city, it was fairly prosperous. After wandering around for a bit, they had already bought everything they needed.

Unrivaled Thief was leisurely shopping with Shifty-eyed Thief while Zhu Zhuqing hung far behind them.

At a toy stall, Shifty-eyed Thief's eyes lit up as he looked at the toys covering the ground. "Boss, I want this one! Get two for Second and Third, and pick one for yourself too!"

Looking at Shifty-eyed Thief acting like a child, Unrivaled Thief felt somewhat guilty.

Over the past six years, aside from going out to obtain Soul Rings, the four brothers had spent all their time cultivating Soul Power and Soul Skills. They had never had any time to play.

So even after experiencing many battles, Shifty-eyed Thief still retained a child's nature.