Encounter

After Zhu Zhuqing returned to her room to change clothes, the two of them left the Great Soul Arena. They did not run into anyone from Shrek along the way, and had no idea what they were all off doing.

On the street, the handsome man and beautiful woman looked just like a couple walking together. Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the right arm pressed against hers, then looked up at Bai Yu and asked.

"How are your injuries?"

Bai Yu turned to the worried Big Milk Cat, chuckled, wrapped an arm around her slender waist, and teased her.

"Didn't you just test it? Carrying you while running was easy. It's nothing!"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flashed with irritation. She reached out and pinched the soft flesh at his waist, speaking in a low voice.

"Can you be serious? I noticed it earlier—you were using Soul Power to cover your right arm and chest. Should we find another Healing Spirit Master to take a look?"

Hearing the Milk Cat's concern, he gently squeezed her waist with the arm around her and reassured her.

"Don't worry, it's fine. Your man isn't that fragile. Don't forget my soul skill—this little injury will heal in less than three days."

Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes and snorted, finally putting her worries aside. She turned away and stopped paying attention to this shameless fellow.

After strolling around for a while, Bai Yu found a rather upscale-looking hotel and led the Milk Cat inside for a lavish meal.

The moment they entered, his pupils abruptly contracted. Across from him, an incomparably beautiful Silver-Haired Woman radiating a holy and noble aura was walking toward them with a Purple-Haired Woman.

The arm around Zhu Zhuqing's waist suddenly tensed, making her look at him in confusion. Then she followed his gaze and saw the two women approaching from across the room.

The moment Zhu Zhuqing saw them, amazement filled her expression. It was the first time she had ever seen women with such an aura.

Especially the Silver-Haired Woman. She had never imagined that someone so perfect could exist in this world, leaving her at a loss for words.

The four exchanged glances, then passed one another. Zhu Zhuqing felt the arm around her waist loosen, and her expression darkened. She twisted her body, trying to break free.

"What's wrong, Little Cat? Jealous?"

Feeling the Milk Cat struggle, Bai Yu looked at her with amusement.

Zhu Zhuqing's face turned cold, though her eyes carried a trace of grievance. You said you were taking me out to eat. Couldn't you restrain yourself a little? Then she said quietly.

"No. Who would be jealous over you?"

Bai Yu tightened his hold slightly, pulling Zhu Zhuqing closer as he smiled and comforted her.

"Don't overthink it. I was just a little nervous. I can't afford to provoke those two. If I really offended them, they'd scatter even my ashes!"

"Come on, let's find a private room. You could hang a vinegar jar from that mouth of yours."

At his teasing, Zhu Zhuqing unconsciously pursed her lips, then grew annoyed. She had fallen for it!

Then she recalled Bai Yu saying he could not afford to provoke those two women, along with his earlier reaction, and hesitated inwardly. Could they be two powerful experts?

She quickly cast the thought aside. There was no need for her to dwell on experts who could make Bai Yu so nervous. Turning toward him, she spoke solemnly.

"Bai Yu, can you promise me something?"

Seeing the serious expression on the Milk Cat's face, Bai Yu was somewhat taken aback, but he nodded.

"Of course. Go ahead, what is it? There are few things on this continent that I can't do!"

Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip and spoke to him.

"Bai Yu, you said that I would be yours from now on. I won't deny it. From the moment I decided to go find you last night, I knew I wouldn't be able to escape."

"I don't expect you to have only me, but I hope that whenever you're with me in the future, you can be sincere. Don't just go through the motions with me. Can you do that?"

The pleading look in the Milk Cat's eyes made Bai Yu's heart ache slightly. He pulled her into his arms and kissed those rosy lips.

After a while, seeing the faint blush on the Milk Cat's cheeks, he exerted force with his hand and lifted her entire body, leaving her clinging to him.

He planted another light kiss on her lips, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "I promise you. Don't worry, I will never let you down!"

That evening, at the Great Soul Arena, Bai Yu lay on his bed, thinking about what had happened at noon. A smile rested on his face as he muttered inwardly.

Little Wildcat is mine now. My efforts weren't wasted. But... why did she come here? Shouldn't she be recovering at the Lake of Life?

Could she not be the Silver Dragon King? Impossible. The sense of danger that white-haired woman gave me was beyond even ten Rats, and that beauty that didn't seem of this world... It has to be her!

Forget it. I haven't written today's notes yet. I'll test the waters!

Bai Yu then closed his eyes, gathered his thoughts for a moment, and began to write.

[Ah, these past two days have been hard to put into words! Yesterday, I talked with Scum and the others about Cultivation Methods, and Rat came looking for trouble that night. In the end, I was slightly injured, while Rat's old injuries flared up.]

[I had expected that. He was bound to test me sooner or later, and I was prepared to fight him. But my strength as a Soul Saint is still a little lacking. I had to risk my life just to trigger his old injuries and make him run away!]

[Speaking of which, if I summoned Hongming back, I could bring out the remaining tenth of my strength... Tsk, that still wouldn't work. If he weren't injured, I still couldn't beat him.]

In Spirit City's Pope's Sleeping Palace, Bibi Dong's face was as cold as ice. Her aura pressed cracks into the floor beneath her feet as she growled.

"Tang Hao! You're courting death!"

She immediately stepped forward, intending to take people with her to kill Tang Hao. But just as she reached the door, she halted, her expression shifting uncertainly.

Bibi Dong thought to herself that if she went, the matter of the Dungeon would be exposed. She had not yet received any request for aid, so what excuse could she use to go there? Judging by that traitorous disciple's state, he seemed to be fine and had no intention of seeking help.

Before she could make up her mind, she saw Hu Liena hurrying over, interrupting her train of thought.

"Nana? What is it?"

Already eighteen years old, Hu Liena possessed an exceptionally alluring figure. Since she had heard Bai Yu say that he liked long, wavy hair, she had grown out a beautiful head of long hair.

Though she might not have fully understood that the phrase referred to three different things, the long hair further enhanced her temperament. Under the influence of her martial soul, every move she made seemed incredibly seductive.

Hearing Bibi Dong's question, Hu Liena looked somewhat bashful as she spoke softly.

"Teacher, I have something to do. I would like to take Elder Ju and Elder Gui out for a while."

Bibi Dong looked surprised, then seemed to realize something. She narrowed her eyes and asked blandly, "Are you going to Suotuo City?"

Perhaps because she was too nervous, Hu Liena nodded immediately at Bibi Dong's question, the words spilling from her mouth.

"That's right, Teacher, I'm going to Suotuo... Huh?"

Little Fox's eyes widened. Surprise and a faint trace of fear appeared on her pretty face. I haven't said anything yet. How does Teacher know? Mind-reading?

Bibi Dong ignored her disciple's astonished expression. Her face became somewhat unsightly as she parted her lips and asked quietly.

"The Chronicle of Time? You have one too?"

Little Fox was even more stunned, and nodded blankly.

(This is Chapter 43. Chapter 42 got flagged for review. So annoying!)