Five Years Later: Rogue Rabbit and Cross-Eyed Dai Mubai

In the blink of an eye, five years quietly passed.

Balak Kingdom, Suotuo City.

A man and a woman entered through the city gates and walked down the streets.

The woman had long silver-white hair that faded into pale blue, its countless strands cascading like a waterfall to her slender waist.

Her pretty face was cold and flawless, her features exquisitely beautiful.

Yet a strip of black silk embroidered with a silver moon pattern covered her eyes.

She wore a fitted sky-blue battle dress, her tall figure accentuated by white drifting-cloud patterns along the hem that covered her skin.

Silver shoulder armor connected to floral sleeve trims, giving her an ethereal aura like that of an immortal maiden.

Her delicate shoulders were alluring, and her collarbones appeared all the more refined.

She wore knee-high boots over her legs, with glimpses of her fair calves visible beneath them. Her temperament was icy, keeping strangers at a distance.

At the woman's side stood a handsome man radiating a sunny presence.

His tall, straight figure resembled a sharp sword, and he wore a white martial outfit that made him seem exceptionally otherworldly.

A faint gleam of brilliant gold hid within his dark, bright pupils.

A gentleman like jade upon the road, unmatched beneath the heavens.

This stunning pair was none other than Xu Yuan and Jingliu.

Five years had passed. Jingliu, with her white hair and red eyes, remained as cold as an ancient frost lotus, while Xu Yuan had already become an adult.

Along the way, this handsome man and beautiful woman had drawn countless envious looks from passersby.

Jingliu's crimson eyes beneath the black silk gradually softened.

"Little brother."

"After five years of devoted cultivation, have you chosen to practice the path of Trailblaze here?"

"Yes. It's also for your sake, big sister."

Xu Yuan explained.

"For... me?"

Jingliu parted her lips slightly, curiosity appearing after hearing his words.

"Big sister, have you forgotten?"

"I'm a Nameless walking the path of Trailblaze. With the wonders of the Path, perhaps I can Trailblaze..."

"[Contract Summoning Card]."

As he spoke the final words, Xu Yuan's tone carried a trace of anticipation as well.

The reward for killing Tang Hao had been generous, but the thrill had only lasted for a moment. After that windfall, there was nothing left.

Draining the pond to catch the fish was far too much like killing the hen for its eggs.

So...

This time, Xu Yuan intended to cast a long line for a big fish. After all, many important supporting characters would appear in Suotuo City's storyline.

He had to strike hard and keep fleecing them.

With both quality and quantity, he should get a [Contract Summoning Card], shouldn't he?

Just thinking about it made him a little excited.

At those words, Jingliu, her eyes covered by black cloth, slowed slightly and said softly, with a hint of emotion in her voice:

"Thank you, little brother."

"I don't even know how I could repay such kindness."

Baiheng had always been Jingliu's obsession. So long as there was even the slightest chance of seeing her again, Jingliu would never give up.

The High-Cloud Quintet had always been a thorn in her heart.

"Big sister, there's no need for courtesy between us."

"If you truly want to repay me, why not give me a chance to pursue you?"

Xu Yuan waved his hand and spoke with a half-joking expression.

Over these five years, he had studied swordsmanship under big sister Jingliu. Living alongside her day and night, Xu Yuan truly wanted to become a rebellious disciple who defied his master.

The relationship between little brother and big sister had a certain adorable contrast to it. It was indeed not bad...

But compared to becoming a little brother like Yanqing, Xu Yuan would rather become Jing Yuan's master-in-law!

Hearing this, Jingliu did not respond and fell silent.

Xu Yuan had grown up under her watch. After five years together, the feelings between them had already begun to change...

At times, Xu Yuan could even hold Jingliu's hand.

Though they had no formal master-disciple relationship, they were already beyond friends but not yet lovers.

Only a thin layer of window paper separated them.

However...

After Baiheng's death, Jingliu had lived alone for a long time. Faced with such a bold pursuit from the opposite sex for the first time, she was at a loss.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan understood that the time was not right and naturally changed the subject.

"Big sister, it's getting late. Why don't we first find somewhere to stay?"

Jingliu raised her face. Though black cloth covered her eyes, her perception was all the sharper because of it.

It had only just passed noon, and the blazing sun hung high overhead.

Still, since it allowed her to skip the topic, Jingliu was more than willing. She replied somewhat unnaturally:

"Alright. We'll do as you say, little brother."

Afterward, the two chatted as they held hands and searched the streets for an inn.

Naturally, Xu Yuan led the way the entire time.

To fleece people as thoroughly as possible, Xu Yuan was specifically looking for the Rose Hotel from the original story.

Before long, the two found their target.

The hotel stood three stories tall and was fairly large. Its exterior was entirely decorated in rose red, and the entire building was shaped like an enormous rose.

It easily gave people a striking first impression.

Xu Yuan casually tossed out a small bag of Gold Soul Coins to book a room, and the receptionist hurriedly handed over a key with an envious expression.

Just as Xu Yuan prepared to wait in the lobby with Jingliu, a voice sounded from not far behind him.

"Third Brother, Third Brother, this place is so beautiful! Let's stay here, okay?"

If he had not misheard, the hundred-thousand-year Rogue Rabbit had appeared.

As expected of the original story's number one love-struck fool and the Asura God's sword sheath. Could Tang San's Soft Bone Rabbit Soul Ring be acting up?

Just like in the original story, Tang San agreed.

Then Tang San noticed Xu Yuan and Jingliu as well.

After thinking briefly, Tang San was immediately struck as if by lightning.

Tang San remembered the person before him very clearly. Five years ago, Xu Yuan had been taken away by a mysterious Titled Douluo.

Then, only two days later, Tang San had felt agonizing heart pain twice, as though he had lost someone dear to him.

If not for Xiao Wu's companionship, Tang San felt that he...

But before Tang San could continue wallowing in melancholy, an overbearing voice filled with impatience suddenly rang out.

"I say, shouldn't this room belong to me?"

Hearing this, Xu Yuan turned to look behind him.

Three people were walking toward the counter.

They consisted of one man and two women. The two women were dressed flamboyantly, appeared to be seventeen or eighteen years old, and had tall, slender figures. They were also twins.

The man was around 1.8 meters tall and not very old. He had broad shoulders, a handsome yet somewhat resolute face, and long golden hair spilling down his back to his waist.

Most eye-catching of all were the pair of sinister pupils in his eye sockets.

Upon seeing Dai Mubai, Xu Yuan immediately recalled a piece of Douluo unofficial history he had read before transmigrating.

It was said that the emperor of the Star Luo Empire was a hundred-thousand-year Evil-Eyed White Tiger that had taken human form. Because he had transformed from a soul beast, he did not love humans and instead preferred Hell Spirit Cats.

After generations of inheritance, their martial souls became bound together.

So...

He was born cross-eyed and needed surgery to separate them.

Dai Mubai strolled over leisurely, his gaze sweeping across Tang San and Xiao Wu before shifting aside.

His eyes landed on Jingliu beside Xu Yuan. Her tall, perfect figure and icy temperament immediately stirred his interest.

Dai Mubai's eyes instantly burned with desire, and he unconsciously licked his lips.

Xu Yuan frowned at the sight and pulled Jingliu behind him, blocking Dai Mubai's line of sight.