Though the days were hard, life still had to go on.
One step ahead meant staying ahead at every step.
With his talent and memories of his previous life, Ye Qing had already secured a wonderful start that others could not catch up to even on horseback. By the time Huo Yuhao appeared, he would be a Soul Emperor, or close to it.
With his foreknowledge of the plot as well, even if all sorts of butterfly effects arose in the future, Ye Qing would absolutely be able to stay ahead of everyone else.
Even if the restrictions around him prevented him from unleashing the darkness in his heart and increasing his strength however he pleased, that was not necessarily a bad thing.
Beautiful women were a temptation, but was growing stronger not a temptation too?
Ye Qing did not want to be ruled by his lower half, so he had Bi Ji broaden his horizons, ensuring he would not lose his sense of proportion or reason over women. How similar was that to his current situation?
The only difference was that one was his body's instinct, while the other was his Martial Soul's instinct.
Ye Qing could choose not to resist his body's instincts and live a debauched life with a woman in each arm. He could also choose not to resist his Martial Soul's instincts, becoming the greatest and most evil Evil Soul Master on the Douluo Continent, seeing everyone as little bread rolls from then on.
But he would not do that.
Ye Qing could be shameless, resort to schemes and tricks, and use anyone he could, but he would not abandon his bottom line.
Except when facing Tang San.
So, however slow and tedious his cultivation became, Ye Qing still endured it silently. Perhaps this was