Chapter 98: Going to the Death Canyon!
In the early morning, a ray of sunlight pierced through the glass window and fell onto the messy bed.
Su Ye gently brushed his fingers across the fair, clean face, eventually resting on the delicate beauty of Zhu Zhuqing.
The air was filled with a wilting fragrance, like bad wine. The warm, soft touch of her skin distracted Su Ye for a moment.
"This girl... is too hot!"
Recalling the events of the previous night, Su Ye smiled knowingly and lovingly pinched Zhu Zhuqing's nose.
It's often said that the land of gentleness is the tomb of heroes—he had experienced that last night. If this were on Blue Star, it would be unbearable!
At first, he had hesitated, but he couldn't help himself when given the opportunity.
Though Zhu Zhuqing appeared cold on the outside, her heart was like a ball of fire. It turned out that women could be even more lustful than men.
As for the final outcome, well... Su Ye was completely defeated and begged for mercy to escape.
Gently kissing her forehead, Su Ye felt the joy of victory. At that moment, he felt like the emperor.
Though not completely satisfied, Su Ye didn't continue. He quietly left the bed and began cleaning up the room.
Zhu Zhuqing was a soul master, but Su Ye's physical fitness was extraordinary. The difference between them was vast.
After tidying the room, Su Ye approached the bed.
"What do you want to eat?" he asked.
There was no response.
Su Ye thought for a moment. "How about porridge? There are still plenty of snow silkworms left. What do you think?"
Still no response.
Seeing that she was pretending to sleep, Su Ye couldn't help but feel playful. With his mental power, he could clearly sense Zhu Zhuqing's mental fluctuations. But a sleeping person wouldn't show those.
Su Ye gently pulled the quilt, but something strange resisted him. Zhu Zhuqing's face was serene, yet the blush on her cheeks deepened, clearly indicating she was embarrassed.
Ah, so this is what shyness looks like?
Thinking about last night, Su Ye shook his head and sighed.
"Okay, take a rest. I'll make you some nutritious porridge and bring you some water."
His footsteps faded, and the door clicked shut.
Zhu Zhuqing's long eyelashes fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes, only to be startled by the figure still in front of her.
Damn! She had been fooled!
Her eyes were full of spring love, like an endless river. She bit her pink lips shyly, not wanting to think about the embarrassment of last night.
After a moment, she weakly pulled herself up and mumbled, "I have to wash up. I won't go downstairs. Bring the food up for me."
What a sin! She had been tossed around like a toy last night, and now she was a pile of mush with no energy to go down.
Su Ye didn't respond, but his eyes twinkled with amusement.
"...!!!??" Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt bad.
An hour later, Su Ye, feeling content, left the room with a cheerful mood.
Bang — the door softly closed behind him.
"This guy is so bad!"
Pulling the quilt down with both hands, Zhu Zhuqing peeked her head out, her nose scrunched up, and her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
Thankfully, Su Ye hadn't gone too far. He just teased her a little, or she would've been ruined. He's just an animal!
Taking a deep breath, Zhu Zhuqing smiled, her red face showing a mix of relief, fear, and happiness.
Despite his barbaric and domineering ways, Su Ye was still gentle. They had finally confirmed their relationship.
But as she thought about how easily she surrendered, she frowned.
"Will it always be like this?"
Su Ye, unaware of Zhu Zhuqing's musings, came downstairs feeling refreshed.
At the dining table, Ning Rongrong, wearing a blue skirt, was having breakfast.
The table was filled with rich dishes, at least twenty plates, not because she could eat so much, but because of Su Ye. Knowing his appetite, she had made sure to prepare enough, not wanting him to go hungry. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect wasn't lacking in money. This time, she had received a million gold coins from her family, along with a chamber of commerce.
Noticing Su Ye's arrival, Ning Rongrong paused, her cheeks puffed like a hot bun, and her eyes widened. She muttered something under her breath.
Last night… God knows how she survived! These two… Bah! She'd almost been torn apart!
The air grew tense.
Su Ye looked at her strangely. Ning Rongrong, like a frightened rabbit, quickly averted her gaze, her mind clearly distracted.
"You... eat..."
"I... I'm going to practice!!"
Her voice trembled as she quickly dropped her bowl and chopsticks, fleeing from the scene, her back in a hurry.
Watching her leave, Su Ye was confused but didn't think much of it. He turned his attention to the table full of food.
After finishing his meal, Su Ye went to prepare some porridge, adding winter and summer grasses to nourish Zhu Zhuqing.
He brought the porridge upstairs.
"Qing'er, I'll leave the porridge on the table. You can eat it later."
"Okay."
Her voice came from the bathroom. After setting the porridge down, Su Ye left the room and went to the courtyard.
Su Ye raised his left hand, summoning two small crystals. One was fiery red, twisting the air around it. The other was like an ice ridge, spreading cold and quickly freezing the ground.
"If we transform this place a little, the medicinal herbs will grow faster. Ordinary herbs will be able to thrive quickly."
"With the culture solution, the herbs I grow will be enough for Qing'er for a while."
"Refining medicine requires mental strength. By then, combining it with a ninth-grade soul-generating grass should help her."
Flames rose from Su Ye's palm, his hand morphing into claws like the Fire Dragon King. His other hand became the claws of the Ice Dragon King.
With a crack, the two crystals shattered, and the energies exploded in a mighty clash, but Su Ye's claws managed to suppress the destructive forces. Finally, the energies disappeared into a milky white liquid.
The air shimmered with the pure energy, and the ground below him began to flourish with growth as if favored by the gods.
A stream of water rose from the pond, mixing with the liquid to dilute it.
"Freeze—!"
With the ice-attribute inner elixir in his body, Su Ye easily froze the liquid into an ice sword and drove it a hundred meters underground.
The enormous energy from the Dragon King Blood Crystal would benefit medicinal plants temporarily, but if released too much, it could become toxic. The ice sword would preserve the energy for a long time, benefiting both the plants and cultivation.
"Such miraculous energy... being used to transform this residence..."
A tall, black shadow appeared in the sunlight. Dugu Bo walked slowly towards Su Ye.
His expression was calm, but his eyes were fixed on Su Ye's hands, wary of the external soul bone.
This soul bone gave off a mental pressure so strong it felt life-threatening, even to a Titled Douluo like Dugu Bo.
"Su Ye… You really have so many good things."
He could only envy and admire him. The soul bone alone made him feel the pressure of death.
"You are quite dangerous now..."
After a brief silence, Dugu Bo spoke again, "Since you've solved the poison issue, you should stay here, as long as nothing happens to her at your house."
Dugu Bo looked at Su Ye. His eyes were unreadable, and his expression was hard to decipher. But it was rare for him to ask something he cared about.
"If I stay here forever, what need is there for you?"
Su Ye rolled his eyes and reminded Dugu Bo coldly:
"Now that my soul power has broken through to level 50, I can't delay things. It's time to hunt soul beasts and get soul rings."
"For now, their safety will be your responsibility."
Dugu Bo's lips twitched in disbelief.
"Level 50?"
That was a huge leap! When Dugu Bo was a Soul Master, he was almost at Titled Douluo level. If Su Ye reached level 50, he might be able to defeat ordinary Titled Douluo.
Sighing, Dugu Bo silently cursed Su Ye as a pervert.
Dugu Bo agreed, "Don't worry. I may not be the strongest Titled Douluo, but I can easily protect these two girls."
He added proudly, "Everyone knows that my poison is unmatched. Even other Titled Douluo stay away from me. If anything happens to them, I'll make sure to deal with it."
Su Ye nodded in satisfaction. Though Dugu Bo's literal meaning wasn't comforting (a hundred lives wouldn't be enough to compensate for lost hair), his attitude was reassuring.
Su Ye reminded him: "If anything difficult comes up, you can always ask the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for help."
Dugu Bo nodded and then mentioned the next topic: "About the Thunder Hell Vine you asked me to find..."
Su Ye's heart skipped a beat. This was important—both for his soul ring and the Tiangang Divine Fist.
"What's the news?"
Dugu Bo explained, "Have you heard of the Death Canyon?"
Su Ye recalled hearing the name somewhere before but couldn't quite place it.
Dugu Bo continued, "The Death Canyon is a dangerous place, with few human soul masters. However, it's a haven for certain soul beasts—especially those with undead characteristics. The place is full of danger and frequent thunderstorms."
Su Ye remembered now. It was the place that came up after the Soul Master Competition, where Hu Liena and the others had headed after the event.
Su Ye was puzzled, "Are you sure there are thunderstorms in the Death Canyon?"
Dugu Bo affirmed, "Yes. The soul beasts there devour each other to improve, but the constant thunderstorms make survival difficult. That's why the area is relatively peaceful compared to other places."
Su Ye, a native of the continent, was only beginning to understand the details of these strange stories. Dugu Bo's insights made sense.
But...
Su Ye couldn't help but wonder if it was the Thunder Hell Vine killing the undead soul beasts, and if he selfishly took it, would it cause trouble for the world?
"No!" Su Ye decided firmly, "The Thunder Hell Vine can't live for more than 50,000 years. If Death Canyon is relatively safe, there should be more than one vine. If necessary, I can cultivate one myself."
He was determined to visit the place, no matter what. Even the slightest chance couldn't be overlooked!
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