Arriving at Heaven Dou! Setting Off for Heaven Dou Royal Academy!

After Du Busi learned that Lu Xiao had absorbed the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow, he did not ask any more questions.

Instead, he deliberately stayed in Extreme Ice City for three more days, waiting until Lu Xiao had completely stabilized after his improvement before taking the two of them away from the northern border of Heaven Dou!

The three of them traveled south the whole way, heading toward the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire—Heaven Dou City.

Three months later, Lu Xiao and the others finally arrived at the foot of Heaven Dou City.

The mighty city stretched across the land in majestic grandeur.

Even though she had long prepared herself mentally, when Xiao Wu truly stood beneath Heaven Dou City and gazed up at the colossal walls that extended all the way to the edge of her vision, she still could not help but draw in a soft breath.

Unlike the icy, murderous, cold, and desolate Extreme North City, Heaven Dou City was vast and prosperous!

The bluestone city walls, hundreds of zhang tall, rose in tier upon tier. Banners lined the ramparts, and golden-armored guards stood straight and steady, patrolling back and forth.

The city gate was incomparably wide, spacious enough for ten carriages to enter and leave side by side. Streams of people, carts, and horses came and went without end, and a noisy, bustling atmosphere rushed toward them. It was practically the complete opposite of Extreme Ice City.

"So this is Heaven Dou City..."

Xiao Wu looked around curiously at everything before her, her eyes full of freshness and wonder.

Lu Xiao held onto the somewhat restless Xiao Wu and reminded her softly, "Remember to take the Breath-Concealing Pill. Heaven Dou City isn't like the outside world. There's no shortage of Title Douluo here!"

Xiao Wu immediately reined in her curious expression, nodded obediently, and quietly moved half a step closer to Lu Xiao, a bit more vigilance appearing in her eyes.

The two of them slowly entered the city with the flow of people.

Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu curiously took in the unfamiliar sights around them.

By the time the two of them looked back, Du Busi had already sneaked away without leaving so much as a word.

Xiao Wu pouted and said indignantly, "Senior definitely went off to eat something good all by himself!"

"Let's find a place to settle down and rest first."

Lu Xiao neither confirmed nor denied it. Based on his understanding of his teacher, Xiao Wu's guess was most likely correct!

If Du Busi had not kept stopping to satisfy his appetite, they would not have arrived in Heaven Dou City this late!

"For the next while, we'll go study at Heaven Dou Royal Academy first!"

This was a decision Lu Xiao had made after careful consideration. If he went to Spirit Hall, he would inevitably draw Qian Daoliu's attention. With Du Busi's current strength, it was better to avoid his edge for now!

Heaven Dou Royal Academy, on the other hand, was much more suitable. Lu Xiao could use it as an opportunity to come into contact with Dugu Bo, then rely on the power of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to help Du Busi step into the ultimate realm!

Most importantly, he could use Immortal Herbs to increase his cultivation speed!

When Xiao Wu heard this, her heart filled with anticipation, and she followed closely at his side.

Lu Xiao lifted his gaze and swept it over the rows of buildings lining the street, finally locking onto a grand and imposing high-rise hotel in the middle section of the road.

This hotel was called "Cloud Peak Pavilion." It was built entirely from bluestone and red sandalwood, with three levels of pavilions arranged in elegant layers, delicate bronze bells hanging from the eaves.

The female attendants standing guard at the entrance were lovely in appearance and graceful in figure.

She had long since noticed Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu slowly walking over. Seeing their outstanding bearing, a little more respect and caution appeared in her eyes.

As Lu Xiao drew near, a clear, elegant fragrance quietly spread out.

The attendant's heart trembled slightly. When she saw the handsome, refined-featured youth with his warm and gentle bearing, her cheeks flushed uncontrollably, and an inexplicable flutter rose in her heart.

She hurriedly gathered her composure, bowed with her head lowered, and did not dare show the slightest discourtesy. "Honored guests, please come inside."

Lu Xiao glanced at the female attendant, a trace of surprise flashing through his eyes.

This attendant actually had the cultivation of a two-ring Soul Grandmaster. Even an ordinary shop attendant possessed such cultivation, which showed just how deep Cloud Peak Pavilion's foundation was.

Lu Xiao looked toward Xiao Wu and said softly, "We'll stay here."

Xiao Wu looked at the attendant's shy, bashful appearance, quietly leaned a little closer to Lu Xiao, and without making a sound, hooked her arm around his right arm.

The two of them stepped into the hotel lobby, and the clamor of the outside world was instantly cut off.

The hall's decorations were luxurious without being gaudy. White jade paved the floor, and precious green plants were placed all around.

The manager at the front desk was a mild-looking middle-aged man. Seeing the two of them approach, he stepped forward with a smile and asked, "Honored guests, are you checking in?"

"Two rooms. Also prepare two tables of light meals and send them to the rooms." Lu Xiao's tone was calm, composed, and unhurried.

As he spoke, he took out several dozen Gold Soul Coins from his Storage Soul Guidance Device and handed them to the front desk manager!

"Certainly, honored guest."

The manager quickly answered and efficiently completed the check-in procedures, then handed over two jade tokens carved with exquisite patterns. "These are your room cards. Please keep them safe, honored guests."

Lu Xiao accepted the jade tokens, thanked him, and went with Xiao Wu, following the attendant toward the guest rooms on the second floor.

The room was spacious and clean, with elegant furnishings. Opening the window allowed one to overlook the bustling street scene of Heaven Dou City.

The female attendant's brows and eyes carried a shy charm, and her voice was soft and delicate as she probed, "Young master, if you have any needs, this servant can provide any service for you..."

"And... and... this servant is still untouched..."

Before she could finish, Xiao Wu pushed her straight out of the room and rejected her in a low voice. "Thank you for your kindness! But Lu Xiao doesn't need it!"

After saying that, Xiao Wu's right hand suddenly exerted force. With a bang, the heavy wooden door was slammed shut, completely cutting off the view from outside.

Outside the door, the attendant staggered half a step before steadying herself. Her heart pounded wildly, and Lu Xiao's appearance echoed again and again through her mind.

She murmured softly, "So his name is Lu Xiao? What a nice name..."

Inside the room, Xiao Wu looked helplessly at Lu Xiao.

Ever since they left Notting City, who knew how many members of the opposite sex had been secretly making eyes at Lu Xiao? There were even quite a few families that had fallen apart because of him!

Lu Xiao spread his hands helplessly, his eyes full of innocence, indicating that there was nothing he could do about it either.

Right now, he could only barely suppress that aura and shrink the range of his charm's influence.

According to Du Busi, unless Lu Xiao's Body Martial Soul underwent Golden Awakening and he fully mastered his Body Martial Soul, he would not be able to completely restrain the Charm Fragrance on his body!

Moreover, as Lu Xiao continued cultivating, this aura could even nourish other people's bodies. It was just that this effect was still very weak at present, and aside from Du Busi, no one had noticed it!

Before long, steaming, light dishes were brought up by the attendant, with both meat and vegetables, exquisite and delicious.

After days of dusty travel, the two did not spend much time wandering around. Once they had simply finished their meal, they each returned to their rooms to rest.

The night passed peacefully without incident.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window and spilled across the entire room, warm and gentle.

Lu Xiao knocked on Xiao Wu's door right on time, dressed in plain, fitted martial attire that made his figure look tall and straight, his bearing clean and elegant.

"Xiao Wu, pack up. We're leaving."

Xiao Wu pushed the door open and stepped out, her black hair combed into a neat scorpion braid that hung past her calves.

Her fitted pink innerwear outlined the young girl's budding, graceful figure, and her slender little waist was taut and delicate, barely seeming wide enough to grasp.

Her long, straight legs were wrapped in crisp white trousers, tracing the perfect golden ratio of her figure.

Though she was still young and her face still carried a childish innocence, her small, round, pert bottom had already begun to show a hint of charm.

When Lu Xiao saw her like this, a quiet heat stirred in his chest.

Xiao Wu stepped forward lightly and naturally looped her arm around his, her soft body pressing gently against Lu Xiao as she greedily breathed in the familiar fragrance on him, saying softly, "Lu Xiao, let's go."