The White-Clothed Woman and the Strange Phenomenon Unique to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Before long, Dai Jinge had reached the heart of Sunset Forest. Many ten-thousand-year Soul Beasts lived here, though there were probably none over eighty thousand years old.

Zhu Zhuqing asked worriedly, "Jinge, what if we run into Dugu Bo... what should we do?"

Dai Jinge reassured her, "Zhuqing, don't worry. Even if we really run into Dugu Bo, I'll do everything I can to keep you safe and get you out of here alive."

Deeply moved by his words, Zhu Zhuqing said, "Jinge, if it really comes down to life or death, I want to stay with you. Without you by my side, I'd rather die."

A gentle smile appeared on Dai Jinge's face. He brushed a finger over Zhu Zhuqing's delicate nose and said:

"Say something auspicious instead of talking about dying. I'm still looking forward to punching Dai Weisi, trampling Zhu Zhuyun underfoot, and kicking my imperial father and your aunt off their thrones as emperor and empress. Then you and I can take their seats."

Zhu Zhuqing covered her mouth and chuckled. "Jinge, how can you say something so treasonous? He's your imperial father!"

Dai Jinge was unimpressed. "Imperial father, my foot. I'm just a concubine's son. If I weren't talented, he wouldn't even spare me a second glance."

Zhu Zhuqing said gravely, "It's precisely because you're so talented that Dai Weisi probably sees you as a major threat. Fortunately, we left Star Luo City. Otherwise, Dai Weisi and my sister would have targeted us in every way they could."

Dai Jinge had already considered what Zhu Zhuqing said. That was one of the reasons he had wanted to leave Star Luo City so early.

With the incredible speed of the [Tiger Roaring Flash Chariot], Dai Jinge and Zhu Zhuqing could survey the forest below more quickly and find their destination sooner.

They had crossed nearly half of Sunset Forest.

Just then, a snow-white horse with a golden horn on its head and a pair of snow-white wings on its back flew into the sky, directly into their path.

"Watch out!"

Zhu Zhuqing caught sight of it out of the corner of her eye and cried out.

The [Tiger Roaring Flash Chariot] was moving far too fast. Dai Jinge steered it aside, narrowly avoiding a collision. Looking back, he recognized the Soul Beast-a ten-thousand-year Light Unicorn!

At that moment, two figures shot out of the forest below. Their faces were hidden beneath black robes. They surrounded the Light Unicorn from either side, trapping Dai Jinge and Zhu Zhuqing within their encirclement as well.

In the forest below, a golden figure stood on a tree branch, looking up at the scene in the sky.

From the two people who had suddenly appeared, Dai Jinge felt an unparalleled aura, unlike anything he had ever experienced. It surpassed that of everyone he had ever met!

Titled Douluos!

Dai Jinge held Zhu Zhuqing tightly and slowly backed the [Tiger Roaring Flash Chariot] away, hoping to put some distance between them.

"My friend, that thing beneath your feet is rather unusual."

Dai Jinge whipped his head around and discovered that a woman had appeared, blocking his retreat.

The woman hovered in midair on a pair of white wings. She wore a simple yet elegant white dress, had fair skin and golden hair, and wore a mask covering half her face. A closer look revealed a pair of exceptionally deep purple eyes.

Dai Jinge tightened his hold on Zhu Zhuqing. Beneath his feet, the [Tiger Roaring Flash Chariot] let out a ferocious beast's roar, poised to launch.

Dai Jinge frowned. "We're only passing through. Please clear the way and let us leave."

The White-Clothed Woman smiled faintly and moved aside. "I had no intention of detaining either of you. Please, go ahead."

Whoosh!

The [Tiger Roaring Flash Chariot] surged forward, streaking past the White-Clothed Woman.

The White-Clothed Woman's dress fluttered, and the fierce rush of wind sent her golden hair whipping wildly.

Watching Dai Jinge and Zhu Zhuqing disappear into the distance, her eyes widened slightly in surprise. She murmured to herself, "So fast! Could that be some kind of Soul Tool? That man had double pupils and golden hair. Those features do resemble those of the Star Luo Imperial Family!"

From Dai Jinge's appearance alone, the White-Clothed Woman had come remarkably close to guessing his identity, though she did not confirm it immediately.

Boom!

Meanwhile, the two black-robed figures subdued the Light Unicorn and pinned it firmly to the ground.

Seeing this, the White-Clothed Woman flew over, putting what had just happened out of her mind.

Dai Jinge's expression was solemn. He had already guessed that the White-Clothed Woman and the two black-robed figures were Qian Renxue and her two Guardian Douluos.

Within the territory of Heaven Dou City, only Qian Renxue could have two Titled Douluos accompanying her.

Not even Ning Rongrong could, because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect always needed a Titled Douluo to guard it.

Still shaken, Zhu Zhuqing said, "Jinge, those two people seemed so powerful. Even the aura leaking from them put me under tremendous pressure."

Dai Jinge smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry about them. Just forget them."

Zhu Zhuqing sighed. "The world outside feels even more dangerous than Star Luo City."

"Zhuqing, something even more dangerous lies ahead!" Dai Jinge said gravely, staring at an exceptionally barren mountain peak ahead. A valley lay at its foot.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Zhuqing followed Dai Jinge's gaze, spotting the barren peak and the valley below. Bewildered, she asked, "Jinge, could the place we're looking for be there?"

"I'm ninety-nine percent sure it is." Dai Jinge dared to say this because the scene above the valley was very unusual.

Two streams of mist floated there, meeting and swirling in the air above the valley. Red and blue haze intertwined, lingering without dispersing.

Dai Jinge knew very well that this strange sight appeared because the cold spring and the Yang Spring were constantly releasing those two streams of mist.

"Zhuqing, let's head back."

Having finally located the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dai Jinge was thoroughly satisfied. He tightened his arm around Zhu Zhuqing's slender, supple waist and steered the [Tiger Roaring Flash Chariot] back the way they had come.

Looking worried, Zhu Zhuqing reminded him, "Jinge, should we take a detour? We don't want to run into those three again!"

Dai Jinge gently patted Zhu Zhuqing's head and smiled. "You're right. My Zhuqing is so clever."

A sudden sweetness filled Zhu Zhuqing's heart, and the corners of her lips rose involuntarily.

The two had spent most of the day searching above Sunset Forest on the [Tiger Roaring Flash Chariot]. By the time they returned to the restaurant, evening had fallen.

The two Yang Family disciples seemed to have been waiting at the restaurant entrance the entire time. They spotted Dai Jinge and Zhu Zhuqing as soon as they returned.

"Your Fourth Highness, Miss Zhu."

The two cupped their hands in salute.

Dai Jinge asked, "Has your family head returned?"

The two shook their heads. "The family head hasn't returned yet."

Dai Jinge instructed them, "As soon as your family head returns, have him come see me. I have something important to discuss with him. Understood?"

"Yes!" The two nodded solemnly.