Encounter Two Women

Lin Huai heard Malenia's voice and recalled the feeling from before.

"Flowing water does not rot."

It seemed the world's mutual checks and balances were quite rigorous.

"Yes, back then, there was also a blind swordsman who sealed the Corrupted Outer God underground using the Flowing Water Sword Technique."

"You can hear my thoughts completely now?"

Lin Huai was a bit surprised, as Malenia herself had said before that she could only sense things vaguely.

The voice in his mind continued:

"When you just comprehended the Blade Intent, your mental power also broke through."

"As your Martial Soul, my mental power has also been enhanced."

Thinking that Lin Huai needed privacy, Malenia explained again:

"Don't worry, under normal circumstances, I won't arbitrarily scan your thoughts."

Lin Huai breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn't exactly a person with a pure heart; he had his fair share of unsavory thoughts.

Thinking that the Blade Intent could suppress the Scarlet Rot.

Lin Huai excitedly said:

"Lianlian, I have Blade Intent now, how do I suppress the Rot!"

"You don't need to do anything. Just cultivate normally. The Blade Intent will cleanse your entire body along with your soul power, and the Rot will no longer spread."

Thinking of that terrifying power of Rot, Lin Huai felt a flicker of desire.

If he could use it freely, wouldn't he be invincible?

"What about the power of Rot?"

"Can I use it now?"

Malenia was silent for a moment, and her voice rang out again.

"You can use that domain, but you cannot actively trigger the Scarlet Rot, otherwise, it will be like when I used Scarlet Aeonia."

Malenia didn't say that Lin Huai's situation was somewhat different from hers.

She was born with the Rot.

Before comprehending the Ripple-Sweeping Blade Intent, the Rot had already erupted.

Lin Huai, on the other hand, only developed the Rot at the age of six, and began practicing the Flowing Water Sword Technique to suppress it the following year.

He even comprehended the Blade Intent before the Rot could erupt.

Even if the Rot erupted once or twice, it shouldn't have spread severely.

However, Rot was Rot after all.

Malenia still hoped Lin Huai would use it as little as possible.

"It's fine. As long as no gods get involved, I probably won't have the chance to actively trigger the Rot."

Lin Huai said with certainty, recalling the immense advantage the Martial Soul Hall currently held.

Qian Renxue and the other two also arrived.

Qian Renxue's tone carried a hint of uncertainty.

"Little Huai, just now I felt that this mountain forest and that stream seem different from before."

"It's as if they've become more spiritual!"

Lin Huai couldn't hide his joy.

He directly activated Martial Soul Possession, releasing the Blade Intent he had just comprehended.

Even though the Blade Intent wasn't directed at the three women, they still felt as if a river was constantly washing over their bodies.

Tian Yue felt that Lin Huai had become stronger, but had no other thoughts.

Qian Renxue, however, perceived it.

The feeling Lin Huai gave her now was like facing Qian Daoliu.

"I didn't expect Little Huai to comprehend 'Intent' before me. I still need to work harder!"

Lin Huai quickly waved his hands.

He didn't want Qian Renxue to comprehend a sword intent related to knightly spirit.

"Angels are destined for godhood, why seek enlightenment in the way of the sword."

Lin Huai borrowed a famous saying from another world.

Trying to make Qian Renxue give up on comprehending the Angel God's sword intent.

"Moreover, Xiao Xue's Angel Martial Soul has been mutated and strengthened. She can completely wait until she becomes a god before refining her swordsmanship."

Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully.

Indeed, comprehending it now was just a continuation of the previous Angel God.

Once she became a god herself, she could create her own sword dao and sword intent.

Hu Liena, standing nearby, didn't pay much attention.

Her mind was filled with Xiao Huai having already comprehended blade intent, and she could finally make her move!

Suppressing the excitement in her heart, Hu Liena spoke:

"Then let's head back. We have time to look around."

In Suotuo City.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were shopping and eating.

Zhu Zhuqing actually wanted to go back and meditate, but Ning Rongrong dragged her along, hoping they could shop together.

"Zhuqing, do you think this dress looks good?"

Ning Rongrong picked up a sparkling dress and held it up next to herself.

Zhu Zhuqing also hadn't experienced such a relaxing moment in a long time.

A faint smile appeared on her usually expressionless face.

"It looks good, it really suits Rongrong's temperament."

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong decisively had the dress wrapped, paid, and headed to the next shop.

As the two left the store, they saw Lin Huai and his group passing by.

Ning Rongrong waved.

"Hi, Holy Son Lin Huai!"

Lin Huai heard a girl calling him and looked towards the source of the sound.

He hadn't expected it to be Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

"So it's Young Sect Master Ning and the third young lady from the Duke of Nether's family."

"May I ask what business you have calling us?"

It was Ning Rongrong's first time being called Young Sect Master, and she felt a strange sense of secret satisfaction.

Zhu Zhuqing, however, was a little surprised. Her identity hadn't been widely publicized, and she hadn't expected Lin Huai to know her.

It seemed she had underestimated the power of Martial Soul Hall.

Ning Rongrong pursed her lips and smiled.

"Oh, there's no need to be so formal, just call me Rongrong."

"My name is Zhu Zhuqing, Holy Son can just call me by my name."

Zhu Zhuqing recalled the grand mansion where there wasn't much familial affection.

Just thinking about it made her feel suffocated.

Lin Huai said politely:

"We're about to go for lunch, would the two of you like to join us?"

Ning Rongrong unexpectedly agreed immediately.

"Okay, okay! Zhuqing and I were just planning to go eat too."

Zhu Zhuqing wanted to say something, but remembering that Ning Rongrong had bought so many things for her today, she didn't voice her objection.

She had just wanted to visit another shop.

Lin Huai noticed that this Ning Rongrong seemed a little different from the original story.

"Then let's go together!"

Tian Yue occasionally glanced at Zhu Zhuqing's ample bosom.

Then she looked down at her own shoes.

She was a year younger than her, how could she be so big!

Looking at Ning Rongrong, who was about the same as her, offered some comfort.

The group entered a very luxurious restaurant.

Ning Rongrong called out loudly:

"Prepare a premium private room for us!"

A manager-like person quickly stepped forward and led the six of them to a private room.

"This is one of our top private rooms. If you've ordered, you can ring this bell anytime, and I'll arrange for the dishes to be served quickly!"

The six entered the private room and took their seats in order.

Lin Huai noticed the lobby manager's surprised expression upon seeing Ning Rongrong.

He looked at the girl sitting opposite him.

"Rongrong, this is a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect establishment, isn't it!"

Ning Rongrong smiled slightly and waved her hand.

"The Holy Son has discovered it. Order whatever you like today, I'll pay the bill!"

Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat shocked by the wealth of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which was a hundred thousand miles away from the Heaven Dou Imperial City.

She hadn't expected to find a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect shop here.

After the meal, both host and guests were pleased.

Lin Huai also planned to return to the Rose Hotel.

After all, he had just comprehended his blade intent, and he only needed to meditate and consolidate it for the next few days.

Ning Rongrong and the other girl followed him.

The front desk attendant was utterly shocked to see that pale-faced young man bring two girls with such different styles again.

Ning Rongrong thought that since Shrek was going to disband anyway, she might as well stay here.

"Find me a room that can accommodate two people!"

Zhu Zhuqing tugged at Ning Rongrong's hand and said softly:

"Rongrong, we still need to go back to Shrek."

Ning Rongrong patted Zhu Zhuqing.

"Since it's going to disband anyway, why should we put ourselves through the hardship of staying in that shabby place."