Because of the distance, and because Ye Lingling was Auxiliary System Soul Master with average stamina, Yu Tianheng specially bought a carriage to take her to Suotuo City.
Several days later.
The rumbling of the carriage over the cobblestone road gradually subsided. Ye Lingling lifted the carriage curtain, and a warm breeze carrying the unique atmosphere of Suotuo City rushed towards her.
The city walls, with their mottled bricks and stones, are covered with lush green vines, and the aroma of various foods wafts through the air amidst the shouts of vendors from the street stalls.
"It's quite bustling." Ye Lingling's eyes curved into crescent moons as she looked at the scenery of Suotuo City. The lily of the valley ornament in her hair trembled slightly with her movements, and her light purple gauze dress rippled gently in the wind.
She reached out and took the hand that Yu Tianheng offered, then lightly touched the ground with her toes and stepped down from the carriage.
"Arrive."
Yu Tianheng looked at Ye Lingling: "This will be our new home from now on. Come with me to the Earl first. I'll have Yanyan host a banquet to welcome you and wash you off your journey. Afterwards, I'll arrange your accommodations."
Ye Lingling smiled and shook her head, "Don't rush. I've come all this way, I want to take a good look at this city."
"Okay, I'll go with you."
The two then walked side by side, with Ye Lingling occasionally stopping to observe the novel little objects on the street.
She paused in front of the jewelry stall, her fingertips lightly tracing the sparkling glass beads. The delicate fragrance of orchids mingled with the sweet scent unique to young girls, causing several young men to blush and steal glances. Yu Tianheng silently shielded her on the inside, his deep blue eyes warily scanning their surroundings.
Although Suotuo City is now his Earl as a count, Yu Tianheng does not believe that he has complete control over it. There are still dangers. Ye Lingling is a Auxiliary System Soul Master with the strength of Four-Ring Soul Ancestor, but she has no combat power. If something happens to her, all his previous efforts will be in vain.
Therefore, Yu Tianheng would rather endure the hardship of following Ye Lingling than let her act alone.
Across the street, Bu Le leaned against a wine flag, his clothes stained with wine, the front open to reveal half of his withered yellow belt.
He was squinting as he searched for prey in the crowd when his gaze suddenly fixed on Ye Lingling. The way the girl's pale purple skirt swept across the bluestone pavement was charming and made his triangular eyes light up instantly.
"Oh, where did this little beauty come from? I've never seen her before." Bu Le narrowed his triangular eyes, staring intently at Ye Lingling's graceful figure, while completely ignoring Yu Tianheng Ye Lingling who was following behind her.
"It would be a real shame to miss out on such a gem, my little beauty. Today, I'll pamper you properly."
Bu Le, he staggered forward, his body reeking of sour alcohol mixed with cheap cosmetics.
He deliberately blocked Yu Tianheng and Ye Lingling's path, revealing his signature front teeth, and said in a lewd voice, "Little beauty, Suotuo City is a mixed bag, very dangerous. A beauty like you is easily targeted by bad guys. Why don't I show you around, and protect you at the same time?"
After saying that, he glanced at Yu Tianheng with disdain.
Ye Lingling's expression instantly turned cold, like frost forming over a frozen pool, and the gentle aura surrounding her suddenly became distant.
She lightly bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, then turned to leave this place of trouble. Her pale purple skirt fluttered, like an iris flower unwilling to be tainted by dust, wanting only to escape the filth before her.
Bu Le that Ye Lingling ignored him, he spat in anger, his face trembling with rage.
He took three steps in two, spreading his arms to block the two of them, the smell of alcohol and sweat emanating from him growing stronger. "You think you can just leave like that? Suotuo City isn't a place you can come and go as you please!" As he spoke, he stretched out his lewd hand, trying to grab Ye Lingling's wrist.
Yu Tianheng reacted swiftly, shielding Ye Lingling behind him and uttering only one word to Bu Le: "Get lost!"
Bu Le, relying on his arrogance in Suotuo City and mistakenly believing that the two people in front of him were newcomers from out of town, was completely unafraid of Yu Tianheng's intimidation.
He chuckled and took two steps back, "Hmph! You little brat, you have quite the nerve. Bu Le your reputation in Suotuo City? You dare to meddle in other people's business. I think you're tired of living."
Upon hearing the name " Bu Le," Yu Tianheng's brows furrowed instantly.
He did recognize this person; in the original storyline, he was a low-level villain, a lewd womanizer, with a strength level of Four-Ring Soul Ancestor. His Martial Soul was an extremely unrefined item called " Heavenly Gauze Twin Covers," similar to a bra.
Using this Martial Soul, he specifically absorbed the yin energy of women to cultivate, and committed many evil deeds that harmed innocent people.
In the original storyline, Bu Le beat up Ma Hongjun because of jealousy and rivalry at a Ma Hongjun.
Subsequently, Ma Hongjun led Tang San, Dai Mubai, and others to seek revenge. Xiao Wu lured them to a secluded place and used her Eight-Stage Throw to beat them half to death.
Later in the Star Luo Empire, Bu Le encountered Qian Renxue, who was undergoing the Angel Eighth Trial. He shamelessly flirted with Qian Renxue Qian Renxue, and ultimately Trash Martial Soul, unable to continue his evil deeds.
To be honest, this kind of ending is really too bad. If it were up to Yu Tianheng's temper, there would only be one outcome when he encountered someone like this: killing!
Thinking this, blue lightning suddenly surged around Yu Tianheng, and the lightning gathered in his palm crackled. "I think you're the one who's tired of living, daring to cause me trouble!"
Upon hearing this, Bu Le let out a strange laugh, "How arrogant! I'd like to see if you have the ability!"
Bu Le activated his Martial Soul, and four Soul Ring rose Bu Le beneath his feet: one white, one yellow, and two purple. With four Soul Ring, Bu Le was actually Four-Ring Soul Ancestor, and his Soul Power Level was as high as 48.
Although Bu Le's Soul Ring Configuration wasn't optimal and his strength was only average, in a small place like Suotuo City, Four-Ring Soul Ancestor was already considered a strong person, and ordinary people simply couldn't afford to offend him.
Furthermore, Bu Le was a man of some intelligence. He only bullied respectable women from poor families without any background. He never touched the noble families in the city. In this way, Bu Le ran rampant in Suotuo City for many years, and no one dared to interfere.
"Little beauty, what good life can you expect with this brat? Come with your brother!"
Ye Lingling remained silent, standing quietly behind Yu Tianheng.
She knew that with Yu Tianheng's strength, Bu Le was no match for him at all.
Bu Le unleashed his Soul Skill, and two jet-black, semi-transparent orbs shot out from his sleeves. The barbs on the edges glowed with Youyou blue light, and wherever they passed, the wooden frames of the street stalls instantly rotted into dust.
" Heavenly Gauze Twin Covers!" Bu Le twisted his arms like snakes, the double nets drawing eerie arcs in the air, completely blocking Yu Tianheng's escape route. "My level 48 Soul Ancestor's methods are not something a greenhorn like you can withstand!" He laughed arrogantly. "If you know what's good for you, get out of here and leave him behind!" As he spoke, the left net suddenly accelerated and went straight for Yu Tianheng's knee. Foul-smelling, sticky liquid dripped down the edge, corroding the ground and creating a sizzling pit.