Is This Too Fast?

While Ye Guchen of the Douer timeline was still busy growing up, Ye Guchen and Zhu Zhuqing of the Douluo Continent timeline finally arrived at Suotuo City.

After traveling for the better part of the day, the two were famished and planned to find a restaurant to eat.

However, public security in Douluo Continent was not like his previous life; most shops that dared to stay open at night were run by Spirit Masters.

As it was his first time in Suotuo City, Ye Guchen didn't know where the good food was, so he randomly asked a passerby.

The passerby saw Zhu Zhuqing beside Ye Guchen, immediately wore a knowing expression, and pointed Ye Guchen toward a hotel.

Soon, the two arrived at the hotel. The decor wasn't luxurious, but it could be considered above average.

Because the hotel was located deep in an alley, several small shops in the same alley had hung up signs advertising Whale Rubber for sale.

Ye Guchen's mouth twitched at the sight, and he immediately looked at Zhu Zhuqing.

"Should we find somewhere else?"

Born into royalty, Zhu Zhuqing naturally knew what Whale Rubber was used for, and her face flushed red.

"N-no... no need."

However, while passing by a shop selling Whale Rubber, Ye Guchen caught a glimpse of a ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber.

Afraid he had seen wrong, Ye Guchen increased his mental power output.

It's definitely a ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber. I don't know why it would appear here, but I have to take it.

Without a word, Ye Guchen pulled Zhu Zhuqing to the front of the shop.

He pointed at the piece of Whale Rubber and asked, "How much for this?"

At first, Zhu Zhuqing was confused, but when Ye Guchen said he wanted to buy Whale Rubber, her heart was filled with trepidation.

We've only known each other for a few days. Although I dislike this kind of thing, why can't I bring myself to refuse?

Zhu Zhuqing's face was burning hot, and her body felt slightly feverish.

Zhu Zhuqing, oh Zhu Zhuqing, when did you become so indecent?

Of course, if Ye Guchen really tried to do something, Zhu Zhuqing would certainly still refuse. Even though she didn't understand why she couldn't feel disgust, she knew this wasn't right!

At this moment, Ye Guchen's attention was entirely on the ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber, so he didn't notice Zhu Zhuqing's restless state.

But just because Ye Guchen couldn't see it didn't mean the boss couldn't. These two are clearly greenhorns. Looks like I'm going to make a killing!

On the surface, however, he kept his expression neutral.

"This is a precious item from Vast Sea City! It's five hundred years old, five hundred Gold Soul Coin, no bargaining!"

Hearing this, Ye Guchen was overjoyed. It seemed the shopkeeper really didn't know what he had. Even if it were only five hundred years old, five hundred Gold Soul Coin was still a bit expensive for Douluo Continent.

"One hundred! Not a copper more!"

"Deal!"

He had expected the boss to haggle, but the man agreed immediately and pushed the Whale Rubber toward Ye Guchen.

Damn, I offered too much!

Still, this was already a massive profit. Ye Guchen pulled out a bag of Gold Soul Coin and tossed it onto the table.

"Count it."

The boss hurriedly gathered the Gold Soul Coin and weighed them in his hand.

His face beamed with joy, and he shoved the Whale Rubber into Ye Guchen's hand, terrified that he might change his mind.

Taking the Whale Rubber, Ye Guchen pulled Zhu Zhuqing away.

But just fifty meters after they left, the sound of a door slamming shut echoed from behind them.

"Hahaha! I'm rich! Another fool with too much money. He can't even tell the difference between ten-year and hundred-year Whale Rubber. I'd better go hide for a while!"

With Ye Guchen's immense mental power, he heard the boss's words clearly, and his mouth twitched.

What a situation—both sides thought they had made a fortune!

After eating, Zhu Zhuqing looked hesitant and stammered.

"Th-that... wouldn't it be a bit too fast?"

"I was thinking, maybe we should get to know each other for a few years first, and wait until I'm older before..."

As she spoke, her face buried itself into her chest.

Ye Guchen looked at that surging momentum, and combined with the shared sensation from his Douer body, he felt a flicker of wicked intent for a split second, though he suppressed it almost immediately.

Stay calm, Ye Guchen. We can't do anything illegal!

Although people in Douluo Continent matured early, one had to be at least fourteen or fifteen to be an adult!

Acting on impulse, Ye Guchen placed his hand on Zhu Zhuqing's head and ruffled her hair.

"What are you thinking about? That Whale Rubber isn't used for male enhancement."

"Huh? It's not an aphrodisiac? Then... then what else is it for?"

Three questions in a row, her tone hurried, revealing her extreme panic.

"Whale Rubber is used to temper the body and purge impurities. I don't know which fool mistook the body heat generated during tempering for an aphrodisiac and used it for indulgence. Not only did they fail to achieve the tempering effect, but they also hollowed out their own body."

Yet Zhu Zhuqing remained skeptical, looking at Ye Guchen uncertainly, as if demanding proof.

"You're getting a bargain. That shopkeeper didn't know what he had. This is a ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber; for you, it's a top-tier item for tempering the body."

He immediately took out the Whale Rubber, cleaned it, cut off a small piece, melted it in a bowl using pure soul power, and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing.

"Don't believe me? Try it and see."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the dark brown gelatinous substance Ye Guchen handed over, her face showing hesitation, unsure if Ye Guchen was pulling her leg.

But seeing the earnest expression on Ye Guchen's face, it didn't seem like a lie.

Forget it, the worst that happens is I just follow him from now on!

Zhu Zhuqing's face turned resolute; she snatched the Whale Rubber, closed her eyes, and swallowed it in one gulp.

The medicinal power of the ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber dissolved within her body. Although it was only a small piece, it was enough for Zhu Zhuqing to undergo a transformation.

Suddenly, a warm current appeared out of thin air in Zhu Zhuqing's lower abdomen, gradually spreading outward.

It's over, he really was tricking me!

Zhu Zhuqing had been suspicious from the start, and the current situation matched that description perfectly, causing her focus to slip.

Watching the perfect, writhing body before him, Ye Guchen had no choice but to increase his output to Ma Xiaotao, then hurriedly reminded Zhu Zhuqing to steady herself.

At the same time, a vast amount of mental energy surged from Ye Guchen into Zhu Zhuqing's mental sea, regulating her mind as it teetered on the brink of going haywire.

"Guard your heart and mind!"

Zhu Zhuqing felt a wave of cool soul power sweep through her body, instantly bringing her back to clarity. She immediately followed Ye Guchen's instructions, concentrating her focus and guarding her heart and mind.

As time passed, Zhu Zhuqing's clothes were completely soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to her body, faintly revealing patches of snow-white skin.

But after only a moment, as the impurities were expelled from her body, a foul odor gradually began to fill the room.

The smell grew increasingly pungent until even Ye Guchen couldn't stand it. He left a note and retreated to his own room.

They were staying in a suite with two bedrooms, and Zhu Zhuqing was currently absorbing the Whale Rubber in the living room.

Not long after, Zhu Zhuqing gradually emerged from her state of absorption.

The moment she woke up, she was hit by the pungent stench and began to retch.

"What's going on?"

While puzzled, she caught sight of the note on the table, which read: Clean it up yourself.

Zhu Zhuqing was instantly overwhelmed with embarrassment, hurriedly grabbing the soiled mat and rushing into the bathroom.

Watching the water run over her body, Zhu Zhuqing felt her skin had become even fairer. At the same time, her body felt much more comfortable and light. Upon closer inspection, she realized her physical strength had increased significantly.

Zhu Zhuqing had escaped a disaster, but Ma Xiaotao from Dou Er was not so lucky.