Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er Head to Vast Sea City to Challenge the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo of Sea God Island

Shi Hao carefully put away the Soul Bone. He knew it could have a considerable effect on Soul Power cultivation and might prove immensely useful on the journey ahead.

He turned to look at the villagers who had survived the disaster. Their faces still bore lingering fear, but gratitude was gradually beginning to shine in their eyes.

"Everyone, there is no need to panic. Those petty villains have already been dealt with," Shi Hao declared. His voice carried a calming strength that eased the villagers' tightly wound nerves somewhat.

Huo Ling'er stepped forward as well. Her red dress looked even more dazzling beneath the glow of the Vermilion Bird's flames. Looking at the villagers with concern, she asked gently, "Did any of you get hurt?" Her clear voice carried a natural warmth that brought a trace of comfort to the badly frightened villagers.

The villagers responded all at once. Most had only been frightened and suffered no serious injuries, but their homes had been destroyed and their losses were severe.

Qingyi slowly approached as well. Her flowing white gown fluttered softly in the night breeze, and even her cool, detached face now held a faint trace of compassion.

She said nothing. Instead, she silently took a small jade bottle from her waist, poured out several pills that glimmered with a faint light, and handed them to the injured villagers.

"These are healing pills. Take them, and you will recover quickly." Qingyi's voice remained cool, yet it carried no arrogance. Instead, it possessed an unquestionable authority that made the villagers hurriedly accept them.

Seeing Qingyi's actions, a smile unconsciously touched Shi Hao's lips.

This cold and ethereal fairy was still kind at heart. He looked again at the ruined houses and could not help feeling emotional. On Douluo Continent, the law