Killing Intent at the White Tiger Duke's Mansion (Please Bookmark and Keep Reading-It's Very Important! Thanks, Everyone!)

At a thought from Ye Linyuan, his Thousand-Year Soul Ring shone.

A layer of bluish-purple light, as though soaked in ink, enveloped him.

The next instant.

His figure abruptly vanished from where he stood. Accompanied by a rumble of wind and thunder, he appeared on the other side as if he had teleported.

Du Busi's pupils contracted slightly, but his gaze fell upon the towering tree beside Ye Linyuan.

Creak!

The next moment, that enormous tree slowly toppled over!

Ye Linyuan said excitedly, "First Soul Skill, Wind Thunder Flash Strike!"

"Using the power of wind and thunder to envelop myself, it unleashes a thrusting attack comparable to teleportation."

"Empowered by wind and thunder, it increases sharpness and attack power by 100%, speed by 300%, and carries the corrosive effect of evil power."

Ye Linyuan paused slightly, seeming somewhat regretful. "Unfortunately, this Soul Skill can only reach its intended target when moving in a straight line."

"If it encounters an obstruction midway, it will collide with it. It cannot bypass obstacles like teleportation and appear directly at the intended location."

Du Busi had already been secretly shocked by the sheer power of this skill.

But upon hearing Ye Linyuan's sigh afterward, he could not help glaring at him. "You brat, with such a powerful skill effect, you still think it isn't enough?"

"It doubles sharpness and attack power, triples speed, and even comes with that troublesome evil-attribute corrosion effect."

"Judging by the intensity of that attack just now, forget Soul Masters of the same rank—it is practically approaching a three-ring Soul Elder! And you're still dissatisfied?"

Ye Linyuan smiled awkwardly. "Teacher is right. I was being a little greedy."

In truth, Ye Linyuan could not be blamed for that.

After all, he was a transmigrator, so he always subconsciously compared himself to Huo Gua.

The Millennium Wind Thunder Demon Tiger was certainly formidable, but compared to Huo Gua's first Soul Ring from the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, the gap was indeed still rather large.

Du Busi shook his head helplessly. "How much did your Soul Power increase after absorbing this Soul Ring?"

Ye Linyuan smiled. "It increased by two levels. I'm level thirteen now."

Du Busi nodded slightly. "The total Soul Power of Twin Martial Soul masters is nearly twice that of ordinary Soul Masters, and both of your Martial Souls are among the very finest."

"Being able to rise two levels is already quite good."

He was in high spirits and laughed.

"Let's go. The Soul Ring is already ours. It's time to return to the sect, hahaha!"

With a wave of his hand, Du Busi took Ye Linyuan into the sky and flew toward the Heaven Dou Empire.

Star Luo Empire.

Star Luo City, White Tiger Duke's Mansion.

"Duchess, Mister Lu has returned." A guard came outside the study and reported softly.

"Let him in." A voice with the standard tone of an aristocratic lady drifted out indifferently.

"Yes, Duchess."

The door opened, and a middle-aged man dressed in a light black robe entered.

After the guard left and he confirmed that no one could overhear the conversation in the study, the black-robed man finally said in a low voice, "Duchess, something happened to Long Tao."

"Hm?" The woman behind the desk sat upright. "Long Tao is a Soul King. Don't tell me he let that lowly mother and son escape?"

The black-robed man wore a grave expression and shook his head. "No, Duchess. Long Tao is dead."

"After I arrived at that small mountain village, I discovered..."

His name was Lu Renjia. Like Long Tao, he was a retainer of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.

However, the person they served was not the White Tiger Duke, but the White Tiger Duke's Duchess, Zhu Ruyan!

Several days earlier, the Duchess had secretly sent Long Tao to deal with Ye Youlan and that bastard child with monstrous talent.

According to the Duchess's original plan, after killing Ye Youlan and her son, they would disguise it as the work of bandits.

Ye Youlan was weak. With Long Tao's cultivation as a Soul King, he should have been able to handle the matter with ease.

Yet unexpectedly.

Long Tao never returned and even lost contact with the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.

Sensing that something was wrong, the Duchess had Lu Renjia secretly investigate the situation.

"...I saw Ye Youlan's gravestone on a hillside near the thatched cottage. I secretly dug it up to confirm it, and it was indeed her."

"After Long Tao's body was discovered by the local villagers, they reported it to the city guards. The city guards failed to find the killer and believed it might have been the work of a bandit gang."

"Also, the boy named Ye Linyuan has disappeared."

Lu Renjia swiftly gave a detailed report of everything he had discovered.

After hearing it, the Duchess's expression changed drastically, and she abruptly rose to her feet.

"Impossible!"

"Long Tao was a Soul King. With Ye Youlan's strength, she could never have been his match!"

Lu Renjia's expression darkened as he said quietly, "Duchess, regardless of what accident Long Tao encountered, it has already happened."

"By my estimation, Long Tao was most likely spotted by a powerful expert passing by while carrying out the mission."

"That person not only killed Long Tao, but also took Ye Linyuan away."

The Duchess's eyes flickered wildly, icy and sinister.

After a long moment, she gritted her teeth.

"That bastard Ye Linyuan possesses astonishing talent. If he is allowed to grow, he will surely become a grave threat in the future."

"Lu Renjia, immediately send word to the Zhu Family. Secretly mobilize our own people. We must find that bastard and kill him to eliminate any future trouble!"

"Yes, Duchess!"

Lu Renjia answered softly and prepared to leave.

But the Duchess suddenly stopped him again and instructed, "This matter must be handled in secret. The Duke must not learn of it."

"Also, send word to inform Yueheng. Have him keep a closer watch at Shrek."

"Ye Linyuan has Twin Martial Souls. He may join Shrek in the future."

"If Yueheng finds that boy at Shrek, then once he has the opportunity, kill him without mercy!"

"Your subordinate obeys!"

The study returned to silence.

Yet Zhu Ruyan's eyes were veiled by a layer of gloom.

What kind of terrifying existence would be born from the combination of Twin Martial Souls and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger?

If he were truly allowed to grow, the White Tiger Duke's Mansion would never know peace!

"Damn bastard, I will never let you threaten Yueheng and Huabin's status, or threaten the White Tiger Duke's Mansion!"

Her icy voice quietly faded within the study.

Shrek Academy.

Outer Court.

Dai Yueheng stood beneath the shade of a tree and opened the secret letter his mother had sent through someone.

After reading its contents, shock appeared on his face, and he muttered, "Twin Martial Souls... a mutated Dark Demon Evil God Tiger... How is that possible?"

He suddenly clenched his fists, jealousy and intense killing intent flashing in his eyes. "Why should a bastard born from a lowly servant girl possess such terrifying talent?"

"Mother is right. We must find a way to remove this bastard as soon as possible. Otherwise, my Dai Family will surely face disaster!"

"Ye Linyuan... Hmph!"

At that moment, a girl with long fiery-red hair suddenly ran over and shouted proudly, "Dai Yueheng, what are you muttering about over there?"

"Teacher Zhou told us to gather at the training field for running drills. Hurry up, it's going to rain soon!"

Dai Yueheng quickly concealed the killing intent on his face. He looked up at Ma Xiaotao and revealed a gentle smile. "Coming, Class Monitor."

A dark cloud drifted over from the distance, shrouding Shrek Academy.

Dark clouds pressed over the city; storm and rain were on their way.