Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena

Hearing this, Lin En froze for a moment, then turned back and looked at Zhu Zhuqing as though she were an idiot.

"Wait, why are you following me?"

"Don't think you can latch onto me just because you're pretty. That doesn't work on me."

"No need to offer yourself to me. I'm interested in bodies, not hearts. If you're lonely and need some release, though, come find me anytime. I'd be happy to help!"

A hint of amusement filled Lin En's eyes, and he let out a wolf whistle.

Zhu Zhuqing blushed and instantly crossed her hands over her chest, watching him warily.

"You pervert, what are you talking about?"

"I... I don't know where to go, either. You're so strong, I want to train with you!"

"That's still no reason to latch onto me. You still owe me money, you know. Hurry up and figure out how to pay me back!"

Lin En rolled his eyes and spoke with a speechless look.

"I don't have any money left. At the very least... I have to contact my family before I can get any."

Zhu Zhuqing looked uneasy and embarrassed.

She feared that Lin En would abandon her for being of no value, yet also worried about where she would go after leaving him.

After all, she was not even twelve yet. She had only just run away from home and had no mind of her own.

Perhaps because she had witnessed Lin En's strength, she wanted to stay by his side and gain greater power.

"Fine, but don't expect me to put you up for free. Helping you train is no problem, but it'll cost extra!"

Lin En spoke with complete seriousness.

How could I not charge extra? Think how much I'd have to suffer!

"All right. As long as you can help me train and become stronger, I can pay extra!"

Zhu Zhuqing seemed to have grown accustomed to Lin En charging extra, and her expression was exceptionally calm.

"Good. Then I'll take you somewhere nice. I was originally planning to go make a fortune by myself, but since you've tagged along, whoever sees it gets a share!"

Lin En turned back and gave her a slight smile.

"Where?"

"Why, Heaven Dou City, of course!"

Before his words had faded, Lin En ordered Sageross to accelerate, speeding toward Heaven Dou City.

Heaven Dou City, Heaven Dou Empire!

Heaven Dou City lay in the central region of the Heaven Dou Empire. It was the empire's heart, as well as one of the continent's two largest cities.

One day later.

Lin En brought Zhu Zhuqing into Heaven Dou City.

"Zhu Zhuqing, how does Heaven Dou City compare to Star Luo City?"

Looking at Heaven Dou's bustling streets, Lin En turned his smiling gaze toward Zhu Zhuqing and asked.

"They each have their strengths. I feel that Heaven Dou City's style is a little more lavish than Star Luo City's."

"But in terms of grandeur, our Star Luo City is still superior."

Zhu Zhuqing hesitated, then slowly voiced what she had seen and felt.

"The way you put it, I'm starting to want to visit Star Luo City!"

Lin En laughed and casually bought a large pile of fruit from a street vendor.

"Want one?"

Lin En wiped a piece of fruit on his clothes, then handed the clean fruit to Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing hesitated before reaching out to take it.

"What? Born into a great family, so you can't stomach common people's food?"

Seeing her timid manner, Lin En narrowed his eyes, then nonchalantly wiped another piece of fruit and stuffed it into his mouth.

"No... I'm just a little curious. I've never even seen this kind of fruit in Star Luo City!"

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. Seeing how much Lin En enjoyed it, she brought hers to her mouth and took a bite too.

It was crisp, tender, and juicy, with a wonderfully sweet taste!

After one bite, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes instantly lit up.

"This fruit tastes really good. It's even better than the imperial fruit in the Star Luo Imperial Palace."

"Oh? You've even been inside the Star Luo Imperial Palace? What does that old emperor look like?"

Lin En immediately grew interested when he heard that.

The corner of Zhu Zhuqing's mouth twitched. After thinking for a moment, she answered casually.

"His Majesty has a very imposing presence. As for his appearance... although he's over sixty, he's still brimming with domineering majesty."

"Stop, stop, stop. Who wanted to hear that?"

Lin En rolled his eyes at her. "Come on, this is Heaven Dou City. We're a hundred and eight thousand miles from Star Luo City! Just tell me the truth."

"Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to their stations? At the end of the day, isn't the emperor just another Soul Master? Could he have a few more heads than anyone else?"

Zhu Zhuqing covered her face with her hand. Only after a moment did she speak again.

"That blond man you met earlier is the Star Luo Empire's third prince. The old emperor looks somewhat like him."

"There, wasn't that easy? I can more or less picture it now. Speaking of which, how come that old Star Luo emperor hasn't died yet?"

Lin En took a bite of fruit and spoke with utter disrespect.

Hearing that, Zhu Zhuqing was so frightened that she dropped her fruit. She reached out and covered Lin En's mouth, her eyes filled with shock.

"Are you insane? Even if this is Heaven Dou City, there's no guarantee Star Luo City doesn't have spies here. If they hear you, you'll be beheaded!"

"Let go. If you don't, I'm sticking my tongue out!"

Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing would listen to neither oil nor salt, Lin En did not indulge her. Fine, so you're not letting go?

"Ah! You pervert!"

Feeling the wet warmth against her palm, Zhu Zhuqing's embarrassed face instantly flushed pink, and she glared fiercely at Lin En.

"I warned you beforehand. Also, don't get handsy with me next time. I'm afraid I won't be able to restrain myself."

"Besides, the sky is high and the emperor is far away here. If there really are spies, I'll be the first to report them to Heaven Dou City's guards. I might even make some money..."

Lin En continued eating his fruit as though nothing had happened.

So tasty...

Zhu Zhuqing was mortified and indignant. How could this scoundrel act like this?

His skin was as thick as a city wall, and he had no image to uphold at all. In her social circle, even the most shameless wastrels in the capital would at least put on a respectable human face...

Lin En... in her eyes, he was someone with absolutely no bottom line!

Watching Lin En's retreating back, Zhu Zhuqing stamped her foot, but ultimately followed him.

The two continued along Heaven Dou City's streets. Along the way, Lin En was either eating or drinking, spending money without the slightest heartache.

"Don't you love money more than anything? Why are you willing to spend it now?"

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing could not help asking Lin En curiously.

"Money? Money's a bastard!"

"Eat what you should, drink what you should. Why save that stuff? How much can you save by pinching pennies?"

Lin En rolled his eyes at her. "Come on. I'll take you to make a big score. Not much-we'll stop once we've made thirty million!"

"Thirty million?"

"Where could you possibly make thirty million?"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened, and her mouth fell open in shock.

"Why... over there, of course!"

A slight smile curved Lin En's lips. He pointed ahead, a flicker of excitement flashing through his eyes.

Before they knew it, they had reached a secluded district of the city.

Zhu Zhuqing looked in the direction Lin En pointed, and a round, hemispherical building appeared before them.

Directly above the building hung an enormous sign.

"Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena!"