Four years ago, Yue Guan took Hu Liena to Heaven Dou City to see him. He asked about the information on those flowers and plants, and Yue Guan gave it to him directly.
In the past few years, he only got some things for Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling according to the information on that document, and most of the things were left untouched.
Dugu Bo, on the other hand, was ordered by the Ice Dragon King to collect many rare flowers and herbs and plant them in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Seeing how honest Dugu Bo was, the Ice Dragon King taught him a few things as well. After all, he was a former god and a dragon king, so he was knowledgeable and experienced. Solving a little bit of ordinary poison was not a difficult task for him.
"What about the High Pope?" the Ice Dragon King asked.
"Give her something sometime; it would be a way of repaying the kindness we showed her back then."
"Give it to her? Give her what?" Xuan Ming asked.
"She's already at Level 99, those flowers and plants are useless to her."
"Let me see if I can get her a Soul Bone."
The Eight Spider Lances —that should be quite suitable for Bibi Dong. Let's see if we can find an opportunity to get it.
Chapter 107 You Robbed Me?
For the next few days, Xuan Ming stayed at the Suotuo Grand Hotel, and Zhu Zhuqing returned to her usual cultivation routine. Except for mealtimes, the two of them did not leave their room.
After that day, Qian Renxue also left Suotuo City and returned to Heaven Dou City.
After all, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe cannot be missing for too long.
The two taciturn people really didn't have much to say to each other, and their daily interactions were basically zero. Apart from meals, Xuan Ming would release his domain suppression, which would also serve as a special training ground for Zhu Zhuqing.
The comprehensive suppression brought by his domain is very beneficial to the explosive power cultivation of Soul Master. Being in this environment for a long time will also improve the purity of Soul Power to a certain extent.
Of course, this is on the premise that one can endure the psychological pressure of being completely suppressed and having one foot in the grave.
Moreover, in order to resist the suppression, the body will instinctively accelerate the consumption of Soul Power, physical strength, and Divine Power.
Being enveloped by his domain, even doing nothing but standing there, is a form of extremely demanding cultivation.
After all, if you don't fight back with all your might, you really will die.
Fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing has a good ability to withstand pressure; she can accept any method as long as it helps her become stronger.
"The little bunny is here."
Inside the hotel lobby, just after lunch, the Ice Dragon King's voice rang in Xuan Ming's mind.
"I need to go out for a bit," Xuan Ming said.
"And you?"
Zhu Zhuqing was slightly taken aback. "Hmm."
"Let's go." Xuan Ming stood up.
Zhu Zhuqing subconsciously stood up as well, without asking any questions, and silently followed behind Xuan Ming.
All she can do now is try her best to keep up with Xuan Ming's pace and seize every opportunity to become stronger.
"Mom, I have a bad feeling about this."
As soon as Xiao Wu entered Suotuo City, she felt a chill run down her spine. Despite the sweltering heat, her heart felt icy cold!
"I have one too." Ah Rou's expression was a little unnatural.
She became nervous as they approached Suotuo City, though she didn't know why.
" Aunt Rou, are you alright?"
Seeing the unusual behavior of Ah Rou and Xiao Wu, Tang San couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Although he has lived two lives, he has never had a mother since childhood. In this life, he has a father, but that father... let's not talk about him.
Over the years in Nuoding City, Ah Rou had been very good to him, and he respected Xiao Wu's mother almost as if she were his own.
"It's nothing." Ah Rou shook her head, but she already had a guess in her heart.
This feeling suggests that the Dragon Clan elder is nearby, or perhaps, that he deliberately came to find them.
But how could it be so fast...?
"Mom... Mom..." Xiao Wu suddenly grabbed Ah Rou's hand and leaned close to her, her voice trembling as she looked at a unique figure that appeared not far away on the long street.
Following Xiao Wu's anxious gaze, at the end of the long street, Xuan Ming stood quietly, looking this way.
Ah Rou took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. She gently patted Xiao Wu's hand and whispered comfortingly, " Xiao Wu, don't be afraid, Mommy's here."
As she spoke, she took Xiao Wu's hand and they walked together toward Xuan Ming, each step heavy with effort.
Over the years, she has been diligently cultivating her skills, even though she knows that such efforts are meaningless, but at least they give her some peace of mind.
But seeing this person again now, she felt no urge to run away, let alone resist.
Seeing this, Tang San frowned, instinctively took out Hidden Weapon, hid it behind his back, and followed closely behind Xiao Wu and Ah Rou.
Xuan Ming looked at the three people slowly walking towards him, his expression calm as still water, and he exuded an invisible pressure that made the surrounding air seem to freeze.
Ah Rou led Xiao Wu to a spot a few steps away from Xuan Ming, then bowed slightly, her voice tinged with barely concealed nervousness. "What a coincidence, to run into you here."
Xuan Ming remained silent, his gaze calmly sweeping over the three of them before finally settling on Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu trembled slightly, hiding behind Ah Rou, only revealing half of her face. The usually carefree and domineering big sister was now as weak and helpless as a mouse seeing a cat.
Tang San stared intently at Xuan Ming, gripping his Hidden Weapon even tighter. He would not hesitate to strike if Xuan Ming made any unusual move.
Noticing a hint of murderous intent, Xuan Ming glanced at Tang San.
With just one glance, Tang San felt an invisible pressure bearing down on him, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on him, making it difficult for him to breathe. His hand holding the Hidden Weapon trembled slightly involuntarily, but he still suppressed his inner fear and forced himself to meet Xuan Ming's gaze.
"You want to fight me?" Xuan Ming said calmly.
Tang San was startled. He hadn't expected that even though his movements were so well concealed, the other party had still seen through them.
Hidden Weapon lose their element of surprise and stealth, their effectiveness is greatly reduced.
Moreover, the difference in strength between the opponent and himself is obviously ridiculously large!
" Xiao San, put those things away," Ah Rou quickly said.
Tang San's moves can indeed catch opponents of similar strength off guard, but against Xuan Ming, such tricks are meaningless!
"It seems you're not available at the moment. I'll come back another time."
Seeing how nervous Ah Rou and Xiao Wu were, Xuan Ming didn't say anything more, turned around and walked away, with Zhu Zhuqing quickly following after him.
Only then did Ah Rou and the others notice that there was another person behind Xuan Ming.
"Who... who is he?" Tang San breathed a sigh of relief, his back already soaked with cold sweat.
He had never felt such terrifying pressure before. This person's aura was clearly not very strong, only about the same as the Dean of the Nuoding Academy, yet it was extremely oppressive!
But if the level 42 Tool Soul Ancestor Master from the Nuoding Academy were here, he probably wouldn't be able to withstand a single move from this person!
"A... special friend." Ah Rou didn't know how to describe it.
" Xiao San, next time you see him, whatever you do, don't take those things out."
"I understand." Tang San put away the Hidden Weapon in his hand.
With what he has, even if he risks his life, he probably won't pose the slightest threat to that person. He needs to create more powerful Hidden Weapon...
As darkness fell, Xuan Ming once again moved closer to where Ah Rou and Xiao Wu were.
Another hotel not far from the Suotuo Grand Hotel.
Sensing the unique Dragon Clan aura, Ah Rou also brought Xiao Wu out.
"Let's talk somewhere else." Xuan Ming turned and led the way.
Ah Rou and Xiao Wu quickly followed behind, and Tang San, noticing something amiss, also came out of the hotel and followed.
Before long, Xuan Ming brought Ah Rou and Xiao Wu back to the Suotuo Grand Hotel.
Inside the restaurant, Zhu Zhuqing was already waiting at the table laden with a sumptuous meal.
"Let's eat first." Xuan Ming walked over and sat down.
Ah Rou hesitated for a moment, but still pulled Xiao Wu down to sit.
"If you don't like it, just order another table," Xuan Ming said.
"Is this... a last meal before execution?" Xiao Wu asked nervously.
Xuan Ming was taken aback. "What 'last meal before execution'?"
"You're not... on your period?" Xiao Wu asked nervously.
"It's still early," Xuan Ming said.
I was just passing by and stopped by to see you all, don't overthink it.
"Oh..." Xiao Wu and Ah Rou breathed a sigh of relief.
"Waiter, some vegetarian food, please!" Xiao Wu raised her hand, regaining her usual energy.
"How have you been these past few years?" Xuan Ming asked casually.
"It's alright," Ah Rou said.
"Do you have enough money?" Xuan Ming asked.
"That's enough, there's still plenty left," Ah Rou said.
"No need to save, spend as you like." Xuan Ming took out a pink bracelet-shaped Storage Soul Tool.
"There's a million here, spend it however you like."
"??!"
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, and Xiao Wu looked completely bewildered.
"One million... copper coins?" Xiao Wu said.
"Gold," Xuan Ming said.
"You... robbed me?" Xiao Wu asked, puzzled.
Xuan Ming glanced at Xiao Wu speechlessly, "I should be among the richest people in the Douluo Continent now, I don't need to rob anyone."
In the Great Soul Arena, he achieved a thousand consecutive victories, earning tens of millions in prize money just from winning matches. In addition, with the betting winnings he received from consistently betting on himself to win, his current net worth is over twenty million Gold Soul Coin.
Money—money is the last thing he lacks right now.
Chapter 108 Old and Dilapidated
After dinner, the previously tense atmosphere completely relaxed.
Ah Rou and Xiao Wu's feelings towards Xuan Ming were strange; they didn't regard him as an enemy. After all, back in the Star Dou Great Forest, if Xuan Ming hadn't intervened, they would probably have been killed by the Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall.
But to say that they would be willing to sacrifice their Life without hesitation would be a lie.
Furthermore, Xuan Ming's use of the safety of Da Ming Er Ming to threaten them made their feelings towards him quite complicated.
I can't see him as an enemy, nor can I treat him as a friend.
I can't bring myself to hate him, nor can I bring myself to like him.
"My Xiao Wu, the 'Wu' in 'dancing.' What's yours?"
While Xuan Ming and Ah Rou got up to talk to each other, Xiao Wu, who was sitting in the same spot, also started making friends.
She's as cold as Xuan Ming, but also quite different from Xuan Ming.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Xiao Wu and said calmly, " Zhu Zhuqing."
"You and him..." Xiao Wu glanced in the direction of Xuan Ming, then moved closer to Zhu Zhuqing and lowered her voice.
How did you meet?