Million-Level Milk Bottles, the Milk-Bottle Smuggler

After some hesitation, Ye Guyi put away her Angel Holy Sword, placed one hand over her chest, and solemnly bowed to Lu Yuan. "I was rash and impulsive just now. I attacked you without knowing the reason. I apologize."

Seeing Ye Guyi admit her mistake again, a flicker of surprise passed through Lu Yuan's eyes.

Were all angels like this?

Ye Guyi straightened up, smoothed the wrinkles in her skirt, and spoke softly. "My name is Ye Guyi. May I ask what the three of you are called? You must be traveling together as companions, right?"

"I'm Lu Yuan. She's Gu Qiu'er, and this one beside me is Xiao Xiao."

Lu Yuan briefly introduced the two girls beside him.

Gu Qiu'er and Xiao Xiao both nodded to Ye Guyi.

"Nice to meet you."

Ye Guyi gave a gentle, faint smile, her gaze settling on Lu Yuan.

"I was in the wrong just now, and I hope you can forgive me. But your Martial Soul... it truly is a little too dark."

Lu Yuan nodded and asked, "Miss Ye, are you an inheritor of the Angel Martial Soul?"

"That's right."

Ye Guyi answered, then curiously asked, "Judging by your attire, you don't seem to be locals of the Sun Moon Empire, do you?"

Xiao Xiao shook her head and answered brightly, "We came from the Douluo Continent. We're not from the Sun Moon Empire."

Ye Guyi said, "Could you be from the Star Luo Empire?"

"Not Star Luo either..."

Xiao Xiao scratched her cheek and answered casually.

"We're all more or less from the Dou Ling Empire. Brother Lu Yuan said that Mingdu, the Sun Moon Empire's modern city, was quite unique, so we came specifically to take a look."

"A modern city?"

Ye Guyi's eyes lit up, and her tone softened.

"Mingdu's Soul Tool technology truly stands above the entire continent. What a coincidence—I happen to be heading to Mingdu as well. How about we travel together?"

"Once we enter the city, let me treat you to a meal. Consider it compensation for my earlier offense."

Lu Yuan smiled. "Miss Ye, there's no need to take it so seriously."

"Etiquette must not be neglected."

Ye Guyi's attitude was firm, her gaze sincere.

"Let's take this opportunity to become friends."

"Sure."

After Lu Yuan, Gu Qiu'er, and Xiao Xiao released the Soul Beasts captured by the Evil Soul Masters, they traveled with Ye Guyi through the Ming Dou Great Forest, heading all the way toward Mingdu, the capital of the Sun Moon Empire.

While traveling through the forest, Lu Yuan was the first to strike up a conversation. "Miss Ye, have you been traveling within the Sun Moon Empire for many years?"

Ye Guyi gently shook her head, her long hair slipping over her shoulders with the movement, her tone carrying a trace of loneliness.

"I am not from the Sun Moon Empire. Now, I am someone adrift without roots."

Lu Yuan, Gu Qiu'er, and Xiao Xiao all fell silent for a moment. Only the faint, low howls of Soul Beasts remained in the forest.

Gu Qiu'er quietly tugged at Xiao Xiao's sleeve. The two girls looked at Lu Yuan together, signaling for him to change the subject.

Xiao Xiao slowed her pace and asked gently, "Sister Ye, then what brings you specifically to the Sun Moon Empire? Do you have some plan?"

After thinking for a moment, Ye Guyi said, "The Sun Moon Empire's Soul Tool technology is unmatched in the world. I plan to go to Mingdu and study Soul Tools."

"Besides, I previously heard that Evil Soul Masters emerge one after another within the Sun Moon Empire. I need them to help me cultivate."

"Once I learn how to use Soul Tools, I'll have a few more means of protecting myself when hunting Evil Soul Masters in the future."

Gu Qiu'er became interested upon hearing this and took the initiative to chat with Ye Guyi.

Xiao Xiao chimed in from time to time.

A few days later,

the four arrived at the heart of the Sun Moon Empire: Mingdu.

Compared with the ancient cities of the Dou Ling Empire and Star Luo Empire, Mingdu was a sight from an entirely different era.

Tall, magnificent buildings could be seen everywhere.

Between the buildings, broad stone-paved streets crisscrossed like a web. Some of the main roads were even more than thirty meters wide.

The four entered through the city gates. Inside, people flowed through the streets in endless streams, the roads were broad and orderly, shops stretched continuously along both sides, and novel sights emerged one after another.

Keeping her promise, Ye Guyi led Lu Yuan and the other two to a fine restaurant in Mingdu for a meal.

A lavish spread of Sun Moon specialties filled the table. Their flavors differed greatly from those of the three nations of the Douluo Continent—fresh, fragrant, rich, and uniquely flavorful.

The atmosphere at the table became much more relaxed.

After traveling together along the way, the earlier misunderstanding had completely vanished.

Ye Guyi was frank and upright. Though she appeared cold and aloof, she was actually very easy to get along with.

After the meal, the four walked out of the restaurant. Ye Guyi gave the three of them a slight bow.

"Thank you all for showing mercy today, and thank you for your companionship along the way. I still have important matters to attend to, so I won't trouble you any longer."

She looked at Lu Yuan, her gaze serious.

"Lu Yuan, I apologize once more for what happened earlier. If fate allows, we will meet again in the martial world."

Lu Yuan gave a slight nod. "Take care."

Gu Qiu'er waved her hand. "See you again next time!"

Xiao Xiao smiled sweetly. "Goodbye, Sister Ye."

After a simple farewell, Ye Guyi left.

The streets remained as noisy as ever.

Looking at the prosperous scene before her, unlike anything she had ever seen, Gu Qiu'er could no longer restrain her curiosity.

"Finally, we can wander around freely! Mingdu looks so much livelier than Star Luo and the Dou Ling Empire!"

Xiao Xiao was also full of wonder, constantly looking around, her little face brimming with delight.

Lu Yuan chuckled. "Since we're here, let's explore it properly. You two probably didn't eat your fill just now, right? How about we try some snacks first, then visit the Soul Tool shops?"

The three leisurely strolled along the busiest main street.

All kinds of specialty snacks lined the roadside in dazzling abundance.

Fisherman's toast, Dodo roast, pocket flatbread, fried radish balls, three-flavor skewers, manor-baked pancakes...

Every one of them was a novel food rarely seen on Douluo Star.

Gu Qiu'er was terribly greedy for them and wanted to try everything, eating her way from one end of the street to the other.

Xiao Xiao was much more refined, taking small bites. Occasionally, Gu Qiu'er fed her something, making her smile until her eyes curved into crescents.

Lu Yuan accompanied them casually the whole way, watching the two girls playfully bicker.

After eating and wandering through more than half the street, the three were thoroughly satisfied.

"Alright, we've eaten enough. Now it's time to handle business."

Lu Yuan's gaze swept across the rows of Soul Tool shops lining the street.

The Sun Moon Empire truly deserved its reputation as the capital of Soul Tools. Nearly half the shops on this street were Soul Tool stores, material shops, and custom workshops.

Soul Tools of all sizes and types filled the displays—low-grade, mid-grade, support-type, household-use, and combat-type, with everything available.

Lu Yuan led the two girls into a fairly large comprehensive Soul Tool shop.

The shelves inside were neatly arranged, covered with all kinds of exquisite, compact Soul Tool devices.

Seeing that the three possessed outstanding bearing and wore fine clothing, the owner immediately came forward to greet them warmly.

"What kind of Soul Tools would the three distinguished guests like to see? Combat Soul Tools, Storage Soul Tools, defensive armor, healing devices—my shop has everything!"

Lu Yuan looked over the Soul Tools on the shelves and said, "I want some Milk Bottles and Milk Bottles, some high-quality Milk Bottles, plus all the Milk Bottles, and some extra-rich Milk Bottles."

The owner: "???"

Did you come here to drink milk?!

Not only the owner, but even Gu Qiu'er and Xiao Xiao looked at Lu Yuan with astonishment.

The owner blinked. Seeing that Lu Yuan and the others were rather young, he asked, "Young sir, that will cost quite a bit of money."

Lu Yuan nodded. "I know. Also, bring me some defensive Soul Tools."

The owner let out a sigh of relief.

Finally, not Milk Bottles...

Come to think of it, could these three be smugglers from the Douluo Continent?

Smugglers specializing in Milk Bottles?