Heading to the Star Dou Great Forest! Punching the Evil Fire Grass Chicken!

Lan Yu quickly rose, sat into the basin, and calmed his mind.

The entire process lasted for a full two hours.

Only when the very last trace of the Whale Glue's energy had been thoroughly absorbed did Lan Yu slowly open his weary eyes.

Feeling the strength of his body, Lan Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in his heart.

With my current physical strength, a thousand-year first ring is more than enough!

Lan Yu clenched his fists. Since both soul beasts and soul masters required soul power for cultivation, and regardless of their attributes, soul power could be harmonized and converted, it meant that it possessed immense inclusivity and adaptability.

One day, if he could rely on the Mysterious Heaven Technique to convert all ordinary people into soul masters, and then use the "Everyone is a Dragon Gu-Refining Method" to fuse soul beasts and soul masters, he might just be able to shatter this deformed cultivation system!

Since the Sea God could become a god through faith!

Then I... Lan Yu raised his hands and lifted his head, a wildly arrogant ambition slowly rising from the depths of his heart.

Lan Yu dressed and pushed the door open. Seeing the door across the hall remained tightly shut, he shook his head and walked to the stone bench in the center of the courtyard to sit and wait.

Another half an hour passed before Ah Yin finally led Tang Shan and Xiao Wu out.

"Oh, it's already dark. You all go ahead and chat; I'm going to cook." Ah Yin glanced at the sky and said with a smile.

The process of absorbing the Whale Glue had been so immersive that the day had slipped away in the blink of an eye. Lan Yu, who hadn't eaten all day, felt his stomach rumbling.

"Xiao Shan, Xiao Wu?" Lan Yu, sitting on the stone bench, saw the two girls with their heads bowed in silence and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, his tone laced with confusion.

"Ah!" Tang Shan, who had been lost in thought with her head down, was startled by Lan Yu's voice, her heart pounding.

She flushed, cast a quick glance at Lan Yu, then hurriedly lowered her head again, whispering like a mosquito, "Brother~"

She couldn't explain it herself; just now, while absorbing the Whale Glue, Lan Yu's figure had uncontrollably flashed through her mind, and strange, lingering thoughts had surged forth. Now, standing right in front of him, she only felt her legs go weak and her cheeks burn intensely.

Tang Shan's voice was too soft, and Lan Yu didn't catch it, so he pressed, "What was that?"

"Hmph, I'm ignoring you!" Tang Shan stomped her foot and ran into the room, her face bright red.

"Is Xiao Shan... disgusted with me? She always used to want a hug." Lan Yu's eyes dimmed, and he sighed.

"You! ...You really are hopeless! You big oaf!" Xiao Wu, who had been too shy to look up, saw his dejected appearance and felt both angry and embarrassed. She spat out the words with a flushed face and quickly ran off after her.

Lan Yu watched their behavior, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Was it the effect of the Whale Glue?

Xiao Shan was only a six-year-old child with a pure heart; the side effects of the Whale Glue shouldn't have much impact on her.

And Xiao Wu, as a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form—though she was a hundred-thousand-year-old homebody—still had some life experience. Surely she wouldn't be affected by the side effects, would she?

About half an hour later, Ah Yin finished preparing the hot meal. "Come over and eat, everyone. The day after tomorrow, we set off for the Star Dou Great Forest!"

Lan Yu didn't consider himself a glutton, but having been hungry for an entire day, he couldn't help but swallow hard at the sight of the table full of food.

Seven days later, a border town on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Ah Yin wore a mask, her figure completely concealed by a black cloak.

"Mother, unless absolutely necessary, do not reveal your true face or release your martial soul. Even if you encounter other soul masters, just release the pressure of a Titled Douluo or the intimidation of your soul rings!" Lan Yu said earnestly.

Ah Yin nodded in agreement, a hint of worry in her eyes. "If I don't act, what will you children do?"

Lan Yu smiled and took several Silent Sleeve Arrows from his storage ring, distributing them to the others. "These are Silent Sleeve Arrows; they are more than enough to deal with ordinary ten-year or hundred-year soul beasts."

"So this is the Silent Sleeve Arrow?" Tang Shan took the arrow, turning it over in her hands, unable to put it down.

She looked up and saw Lan Yu's hands were empty, so she hurriedly asked, "Brother, you gave them all to us; what will you use?"

"Me? I'll be fine!" Lan Yu ruffled her hair and smiled as he took out the Zhuge Divine Crossbow. "Even if we encounter some weak thousand-year soul beasts, we might not be unable to handle them."

"There's an inn ahead; let's go in and rest," Ah Yin suggested, seeing the children's exhaustion.

The inn looked unremarkable, but because it was adjacent to the Star Dou Great Forest, the prices were much higher than elsewhere.

The inn had two floors: the ground floor for dining and the second for lodging.

It was evening, and the sound of clinking glasses and chatter filled the hall, making it exceptionally lively.

As soon as they entered, many eyes in the shop swept over them. Someone whispered in admiration, "Which sect do these young masters and ladies belong to? They are so good-looking."

Lan Yu was as handsome as jade, Tang Shan was exquisitely beautiful, and Xiao Wu was coldly elegant. With their appearances, the three of them were eye-catching wherever they went!

They booked two rooms.

"After ordering, let's eat in the room," Lan Yu suggested; the first floor was too crowded and chaotic.

"That works. You go ahead and order; I'll take Xiao Wu and Xiao Shan upstairs," Ah Yin agreed.

Lan Yu took the menu and was just about to speak when the shop door suddenly pushed open, and three people walked in. The red-haired little fatty in the lead shouted as soon as he entered, "What kind of dump is this? It's so shabby; I'm not eating here!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly froze. Everyone in the shop put down their bowls and chopsticks, sweeping cold glares toward them.

Everyone who came to this place lived life on the edge; having a roof over their heads was already a blessing, so where did he get the nerve to be so picky?

If it weren't for the fact that the burly, robust man beside him looked like someone not to be trifled with, he would have been thrown out long ago.

"Hongjun! It's this master-in-law's fault, so let's just make do for now. Whatever you do, don't go telling your master on me when we get back!" Zhao Wuji stooped, offering a fawning smile as he coaxed the boy.

"You aren't my master-in-law yet!" Ma Hongjun curled his lip, dissatisfied.

What kind of sycophantic, useless bear is this? Master is mine! Even if Flanyue is the master who taught him and imparted his knowledge, so what? Aren't Bibi Han and Qian Xunji a pair, too?!

Lan Yu recognized Ma Hongjun at a single glance.

It seems the Ma Hongjun of this world hasn't changed his true nature at all!

However, this had nothing to do with him. After ordering his food, he turned to head upstairs.

Tang Shan had waited upstairs for a long time without seeing Lan Yu return. After telling Ah Yin, she ran downstairs to look for him. Just as she rounded the staircase, she collided head-on into a warm embrace.

"Ah," Tang Shan let out a soft cry.

"You little thing, you did that on purpose, didn't you?" Lan Yu reached out to catch her, teasing her with a smile.

"I did not! It's Brother who was blocking the way!" With her little scheme exposed, Tang Shan's pretty face flushed red as she turned her head away and huffed.

Just then, a lecherous voice, entirely unfitting for his age, came from behind Lan Yu.

"Little sister, you are so beautiful."

Lan Yu's expression darkened. He immediately shielded Tang Shan behind him and turned around, killing intent surging in his eyes—Ma Hongjun had crept up at some point and was staring at Tang Shan with a greedy look on his face.

Lan Yu knew exactly what kind of trash this "grass chicken" was; the damned Ma Hongjun had already invited his own death!

"Kid, is this your sister? I've taken a liking to her. If you know what's good for you, then..."

Before Ma Hongjun could finish, Lan Yu instantly manifested his martial soul and threw a punch.

"Ugh—!"