Feng Yu and the Ice Empress were chatting.
Both had transformed into human form, their crimson and emerald figures complementing each other, making them look like a pair of very close sisters.
They cast their gazes into the wind and snow, surrounded by pale flames. At times they frowned, at times they smiled knowingly, at times they clapped their hands in cheers, and at times they smacked their foreheads, these handsome youths.
They both felt Lin Xiao was a bit neurotic...
The Ice Empress said with some worry:
"Lin Xiao... is he alright?"
Feng Yu calmly replied:
"He's fine, he's just very focused."
"Don't mind him. Speaking of which, has the Ice God of the Extreme North fallen?"
"Since when did you three great monarchs of the Extreme North become the true rulers of the Extreme North?"
The Ice Empress recounted the story to Feng Yu.
"It's not certain whether the Ice God has fallen or not. It's just that one day, his influence suddenly disappeared..."
...
Lin Xiao categorized his requests, first stating his needs, then addressing them one by one.
First, to connect the power of Soul Masters and Soul Beasts through a contract, allowing Soul Masters to borrow the power of Soul Beasts and Soul Beasts to grow stronger with the Soul Master's advancement. This was the most crucial aspect and key to the Ice Empress accompanying Lin Xiao to godhood.
Since he needed to preserve the physical bodies, the method of sacrificing Soul Beasts to directly become Soul Rings couldn't be used. Lin Xiao chose to start with the Soul Core, establishing a connection with the Ice Empress's Soul Core for dual resonance as an experiment.
Second, contracted Soul Beasts with physical bodies would face the risk of death.
If they could be recalled like Pokémon when severely injured and near death, that would be ideal. However, this required mastering spatial folding technology. The Azure Water Jade's ability to store living things was a ready reference, but Lin Xiao knew nothing about spatial power. On the other hand, Gu Yuena should be a master in this area.
This issue would be set aside for now. Without understanding spatial power, there was no solution in sight.
Third, advanced soul contracts.
A master-servant bond on the soul level, where Lin Xiao's death would also mean the death of the contracted Soul Beasts, was a necessary measure against betrayal. He could sign an equal contract, but this was a matter of principle. Otherwise, was he doing charity?
This was simple and could be resolved at any time.
Of course, he couldn't use the Ice Empress as an experimental subject.
Lin Xiao quickly found a test subject in the Extreme North.
He started with some hundred-year Soul Beasts, but since hundred-year Soul Beasts didn't have Soul Cores, the experiment of dual Soul Core resonance was destined to fail.
Lin Xiao was enthusiastic. After all, having broken through to Soul Douluo, his Soul Power had reached level 83, so he wasn't in a hurry to cultivate.
It was better to engage in some research as a change of pace...
...
Star Luo Empire.
The First Prince and the Third Prince were both assassinated.
This incident shook the imperial court.
The Star Luo Emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation into the culprits.
Dai Weisi was critically injured, while Dai Mubai escaped unharmed. For a time, Dai Mubai became the prime suspect and was confined to his residence, forbidden from going out.
Zhu Zhuyun had been extremely busy lately.
Stabilizing the morale of the First Prince's faction, forging evidence to accuse Dai Mubai, and investigating the truth of the incident... but the most important thing remained one matter.
Dai Weisi could not die!
If Dai Weisi died, everything Zhu Zhuyun had done would be meaningless.
She couldn't help but wait anxiously...
What about Lin Xiao? Why was there still no news from him?
Had he truly abandoned the Star Luo side?
In contrast to Zhu Zhuyun's tension, Dai Mubai was smug and confident of victory.
Although he was confined by the Star Luo Emperor, he was not worried at all. He was even preparing a celebration banquet for Tang San in his mansion.
"Having Xiao San by my side is truly like a fish in water!"
"Xiao San, I'll toast you!"
Dai Mubai raised his wine glass and gestured towards Tang San.
Tang San chuckled:
"Mubai, we're all family, no need to be so polite."
"Besides, we Shrek people should help each other."
Dai Mubai promised:
"Well said!"
"Xiao San, having a brother like you is my good fortune."
"Don't worry, as long as I, Dai Mubai, have something to eat, I won't forget my brother!"
Everyone was in high spirits.
Even Yu Xiaogang drank a few cups, which was rare.
When night fell.
The moon was dark and the wind was high.
Dai Mubai, disregarding the Star Luo Emperor's confinement order, sneaked out of his residence. He covered his face and went to Zhu Zhuyun's mansion.
He had already sent someone to inform Zhu Zhuyun during the day.
He said he wanted to discuss the details of the assassination together.
Dai Mubai looked around and indeed, someone led him in. Zhu Zhuyun was standing by the corridor with a stern face, waiting for Dai Mubai's arrival.
Dai Mubai smiled knowingly.
"Zhuyun, meeting so late at night, how have you been lately?"
Zhu Zhuyun:?
She had a cold expression.
"If you have something to say, say it. If you have something to fart, let it out!"
The smile on Dai Mubai's lips stiffened. His expression gradually turned cold, and he snorted:
"Heh, sister-in-law, you're really just putting on a brave front."
"If I'm not mistaken, Big Brother is probably on his last legs, or perhaps he's already gone, right?"
"Sister-in-law, don't you consider your own future?"
"Actually, sister-in-law and I are quite fated. It just so happens that that b*tch Zhu Zhuqing is confused, and my brother is also no good. Isn't this fate for my sister-in-law and me to share the same boat?"
After speaking, Dai Mubai's lips curved into a sinister smile, his evil eyes brazenly appraising Zhu Zhuyun.
He lingered for a moment, especially on her full and shapely figure.
"Besides, based on my experience, sister-in-law, you're probably still a virgin, aren't you?"
"I don't believe Dai Weisi would let a beauty like you go unappreciated."
"Your relationship with Dai Weisi doesn't seem as loving as you portray it to be?"
Zhu Zhuyun's face turned ashen with anger.
She had initially thought Dai Mubai had come to discuss some serious business.
Or perhaps to offer some terms.
She never expected him to be driven by lust and simply come to tease her!
This beast, why hadn't Dai Weisi killed him back then?
Zhu Zhuyun said coldly:
"If you came just to spew this garbage, then you can get lost! I finally understand why someone as clumsy as Zhu Qing would make a decision that even surprises me."
Dai Mubai was truly too much of a beast!
If it weren't for the fact that there was absolutely no hope to be seen from Dai Mubai.
Why would an honest person like Zhu Zhuqing give up so easily?
Dai Mubai, having his sore spot poked, said sternly:
"I see you won't shed tears until you see the coffin!"
"The First Prince is gone, what are you, the Grand Prince Consort, worth?"
"If you come and grovel to me now, you might still become Empress in the future. Otherwise, you'll just be a lowly woman for me to toy with at will!"
Zhu Zhuyun chuckled.
"Oh, really?"
She clapped her hands, and several expressionless death warriors emerged from the shadows.
Dai Mubai felt the fierce aura emanating from the death warriors.
His knees trembled involuntarily.
"You, you dare?"
"I am the only prince now. If anything happens to me, not only you, but the entire Zhu family will be in trouble!"
Zhu Zhuyun merely sneered at this.
She turned and left, no longer paying attention to Dai Mubai.
Although she couldn't kill him, beating him up to vent her anger was still an option.
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