Encountering a Blue-Haired Loli on the Road

The words had barely fallen when the seven Holy Pillar Douluos, who had already gotten wind of the news, rushed in almost simultaneously from outside the hall. Their eyes gleamed, as if saying, "Pick me, pick me!"

Poseinan was momentarily stunned. In his mind, the first choice would undoubtedly be Xiaobai, as they had spent the longest time together and were the most comfortable with each other. However, Xiaobai had been away from shore for too long and couldn't maintain her human form. Taking a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast directly would be too ostentatious.

As he was lost in thought, Sea Dragon Douluo took the lead, patting his sturdy chest. "Your Highness, pick me! I'm the toughest guy among the Seven Holy Pillars! The strongest, the most experienced! I guarantee you'll walk all over the continent!" He deliberately flexed his bulging muscles.

"Go, go, get lost!" Sea Horse Douluo immediately retorted, elegantly stroking his beard. "Your Highness, don't listen to Big Brother's boasting. When you're out, stability and caution are most important."

The remaining Sea Star Douluo, Sea Ghost Douluo, Sea Illusion Douluo, and Sea Spear Douluo also showcased themselves one after another. Finally, there was Sea Maiden Douluo, Sea Witch. She didn't rush to speak, merely blinking her deep, enchanting eyes, as vast as the ocean. She gently strummed the golden flute in her arms, and a series of ethereal, pleasant notes, like the music of the sea that could cleanse the soul, flowed out. She didn't boast about her combat power or any particular specialty, but simply looked at Poseinan with a smile in her expressive eyes, filled with anticipation.

The seven Titled Douluos, seven pairs of eyes, focused squarely on Poseinan, the air filled with invisible sparks of competition. Poseinan's gaze slowly swept over the seven of them. He stroked his chin, a sly smile appearing on his face, and his gaze finally settled on the pretty figure holding the flute. He pointed a small finger. "I choose... Sister Sea Witch! You're the one!"

"Huh? Me? Me?" Sea Witch was still somewhat disbelieving. After confirming it was indeed her, her face bloomed into a brilliant smile. She even secretly nudged the other six with her chin and cheerfully replied, "Don't worry, Lady Poseixi, I will definitely protect His Highness!" The six who were not chosen sighed. Poseinan could only silently apologize to them. After all, for a trip like this, wouldn't it be much more comfortable to have a fragrant, soft, pleasing to the eye, and melodious mermaid sister by his side than to be surrounded by a group of muscular or uniquely charismatic gentlemen? He admitted it, he was shamelessly a face-lover!

Three days later.

Vast Sea City.

When Sea Witch set foot on land outside Sea God Island for the first time, she was completely excited, like a curious baby. She looked here and there. Poseinan didn't stop her, as long as it didn't delay important matters. After all, considering the lifespan of merfolk and humans, Sea Witch was only equivalent to a sixteen or seventeen-year-old human. Of course, their combination of a beautiful young woman and a delicate child attracted quite a lot of attention as they walked through the streets. Especially Sea Witch. On land, she walked on her legs. Her legs were long and straight, with perfect curves, wrapped in a light gauze skirt. Every step she took made many passersby stare, their minds swaying. Soon, a few middle-aged men with lecherous eyes and greasy faces pretended to casually approach, attempting to take advantage of the crowded street to grope her. However, before they could get close, they were scared away by the terrifying aura emanating from Sea Witch. Poseinan found this quite troublesome. Sea Witch's beauty and temperament were too outstanding; even without using her spirit power, it was enough to attract unnecessary trouble. He felt it was necessary to disguise her. Sea Witch herself also felt uncomfortable with those sticky, disgusting gazes and readily agreed to Poseinan's suggestion. After searching for a while, the two found a high-end clothing store with a grand facade, bearing the emblem of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, and walked in. "Shopkeeper, pick out a set of... hmm, a less conspicuous casual outfit for my sister," Poseinan said to the proprietress who came to greet them. The proprietress of the clothing store initially didn't pay much attention, thinking, how eye-catching could it be, no matter how beautiful?

But when she saw Sea Witch, she felt it was indeed necessary.

In truth, she was simply too beautiful.

The words "aloof" and "adorable" were somehow combined in her.

One had to know that Sea Witch was a princess of the Mermaid clan; her appearance went without saying.

The clothing store owner promised, "Don't worry, little young master, leave everything to me. I guarantee your sister will look beautiful without attracting too much attention."

Afterward, she took Sea Witch to try on various outfits, but every one of them was too stunning.

In the end, having no other choice, she could only pick out the ugliest outfit she could find.

Sea Witch walked out after changing, looking at Poseinan with a hint of anticipation as she spun around in place: "How is it, Little Nannan? How does this look?"

Poseinan looked her up and down.

The tight black leather outfit outlined her graceful, undulating curves even more clearly, especially her legs, which appeared even longer, straighter, and filled with a resilient sense of power under the wrap of the leather pants.

Although it was still very eye-catching.

Compared to her previous ethereal, otherworldly appearance.

This outfit, with its touch of wildness and coldness, indeed reduced the sense of her being weak and easily bullied, adding a bit of "stay away" coolness that might attract less trouble.

"Hmm, much better than before."

Poseinan nodded, feeling reasonably satisfied.

After paying, the two set off again, and sure enough, there were far fewer annoying flies.

Since their destination was the Sunset Forest, there was no direct route, and taking a detour would waste at least several days.

But there was another way.

That was to cut straight through the Star Dou Forest, which would save a lot of time.

Poseinan had been hesitant at first; after all, Sea Witch only had level 92 soul power, and it would be a bit troublesome if they ran into the Titan Giant Ape or the Azure Bull Python.

However, as they passed by the Star Dou Forest, they heard two passing merchants whispering to each other.

"What's with this grand display today? Why are there red carpets laid out in front of the nearby Spirit Hall Branch?"

"Shh, the Pope is leading a team to hunt for soul rings today."

These soft whispers naturally did not escape Poseinan's ears.

Bibi Dong was hunting for soul rings?

Right, the seventh soul ring for Bibi Dong's second martial soul was supposedly Xiao Wu's mother's soul ring, wasn't it?

Calculating the time, it seemed to match up perfectly.

At the thought of this, Poseinan felt a bit delighted.

Bibi Dong bringing people to hunt for soul rings was a huge help to him.

Once she stirred up the chaos, how could the Titan Giant Ape and the other soul beasts possibly care about passersby like them?

Poseinan no longer hesitated and immediately decided to cut through the Star Dou Forest.

"Sister Sea Witch, we're going through the forest; it's a shortcut."

Although Sea Witch had heard of the fearsome reputation of the Star Dou Forest, seeing Poseinan so decisive, she showed no fear and smiled sweetly: "Alright, I'll listen to Little Nannan. Big sister will protect you!"

In the lush, fragrant forest.

The two walked along a small path in silence.

Along the way, Sea Witch released a faint aura of a Title Douluo to drive away the low-level soul beasts that didn't know any better.

They traveled deep into the forest quite smoothly.

Until they reached the vicinity of a clearing in the woods.

A burst of intense fighting sounds and soul power fluctuations drifted over, mixed with anxious shouts.

Poseinan raised an eyebrow, signaling Sea Witch to restrain her aura.

The two approached slowly.

They saw that in the clearing, a small team of five or six people was fighting a massive Three-Eyed Demon Ape.

After watching for a while, Poseinan realized, "So it's a Three-Eyed Demon Ape. No wonder they're struggling so much."

One had to know that the Three-Eyed Demon Ape was a top-tier soul beast among apes, possessing both mental and physical attributes.

The Three-Eyed Demon Ape before them could fight a Soul King for so long; it was likely at least eight or nine thousand years old.

Sea Witch asked softly, "Little Nannan, should we intervene?"

The team was clearly at a disadvantage, and two injured members were already lying on the ground.

The leader, a middle-aged Soul King, was gritting his teeth while circling the Three-Eyed Demon Ape, but most of his attacks were nimbly dodged or tanked by the ape, and he had already sustained several wounds, dripping with blood.

Not far away.

A little loli, about six or seven years old, dressed in a light blue dress and appearing delicate and frail, nervously clasped her small hands, her face pale, praying for them:

"Teacher Chen, you must be alright..."

"Is there anyone who can come and save us!"

She had blue hair identical to Poseinan's, exquisite features, especially her beautiful large eyes, which were now filled with helplessness.