Chapter 9 - 81 to 90

Chapter 81: Transmigration

Chapter 81: 81. Transmigration

The family was living in harmony. After lunch, everyone went about their business—patrolling the village, working in the fields, or going to school—everything was as usual.

In this tiny mountain village, the Zhou family had already achieved financial freedom; their labor was merely to keep themselves from being idle.

Working casually alongside relatives and neighbors, they didn't forget to gossip and chat, their laughter filling the air, their hearts content.

Such a life could truly be called flavorful.

As long as they were happy, there was no need for Zhou Ting to intervene.

"Let's go!"

"Alright!"

Zhu Zhuqing agreed decisively; she had long been curious about that schoolhouse.

Why did the whole family avoid talking about it? Even the little four-year-old twins were tight-lipped, not revealing a single word.

The schoolhouse... why were there such strict rules?

Whenever the schoolhouse was mentioned, the Zhou family's reaction was very strange—a mix of reverence and fear, along with a peculiar longing... a longing that bordered on greed!

"You really are in sync with me!"

Hearing Zhou Ting's teasing words, Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes in annoyance, showing no sign of blushing.

Having experienced the awkward scene this morning, she could proudly announce to the World: she, Zhu Zhuqing, had toughened up and wouldn't be afraid from now on!

Failing to tease her, Zhou Ting felt a bit of regret; life would have a little less fun from now on.

Zhou Ting had grown up in Saint Spirit Village. Although he had been in a state of idiocy, his memories had always been there. While he might not know every blade of grass like the back of his hand, identifying a new building was easy.

On the slope by the stream, a series of wooden buildings were hidden beneath the trees. Simple and natural, they blended perfectly with the forest, possessing a unique aesthetic beauty.

"What superb construction skills!"

Zhu Zhuqing marveled.

The craftsmanship displayed by these wooden buildings was not at all inferior to the Star Luo Empire's imperial palace.

The imperial palace was designed and built by countless top architects of the Empire.

Now, a cluster of wooden buildings in a remote mountain village could actually compare to the imperial palace.

Zhu Zhuqing was astounded!

"With this level of skill, I'd believe it if someone said they were great scholars who know everything from ancient to modern times!"

Zhou Ting's eyes were sharp; after all, as someone who had seen the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace, he knew this well. However, the doubts in his heart... grew even stronger!

What... are they after?

What is there to gain from Saint Spirit Village?

And why hide all of this?

Zhu Zhuqing looked around curiously and suddenly saw a stone tablet at the entrance of the schoolhouse with... words on it.

"What kind of script is this? Why don't I recognize it? Could it be a lost ancient script?"

Square-shaped, with horizontal, vertical, and diagonal strokes.

Zhou Ting was shocked; these two characters should not appear here... In the center of the schoolhouse was a massive wooden pavilion over ten meters tall. On the door frame of the pavilion were written the words... Assembly Hall.

Ten white-haired elders sat there in silence, looking at each other. Finally, someone couldn't sit still any longer and spoke first.

"Today, two outsiders entered the village!"

"Tenth Elder, you mean that young couple?"

"Exactly them!"

"Our secrets cannot be..."

The crowd burst into discussion.

The person at the head was fiddling with an oddly shaped black object. Its exterior was dark and smooth, showing it had been handled for a long time.

"Enough."

The Nine Great Elders fell silent simultaneously, all looking toward the old man who spoke, listening for the instructions of the Inner Sect Grand Elder.

"The two people—the male is Old Jack's grandson, and the female is a... friend he brought back. They aren't exactly outsiders!"

Everyone had their own thoughts, but this time, surprisingly, no one was convinced.

"Grand Elder, they aren't ordinary people; they are Spirit Masters unique to this World. If they have ill intentions..."

The Tenth Elder had completely forgotten that Zhou Ting and the others were the locals while he was the outsider, yet here he was discussing ill intentions... The Third Elder, as the Tenth Elder's arch-rival, would surely oppose whatever the Tenth Elder supported and support whatever he opposed.

This time was no exception; the Third Elder directly countered him.

"You can't say that. Saint Spirit Village is our Foundation for integrating into this World and the cornerstone for the development of our Tang Sect. If we move against them, we will surely fall out with the village..."

The Tang Sect, a Sect that shouldn't exist in this World—at least, not yet.

The Tenth Elder sneered, being as mocking as possible.

"Hmph, indecisive and not at all straightforward..."

"You!"

The Third Elder was fuming.

The Tang Sect was divided into inner and outer sections. Setting the Outer Sect aside, the Inner Sect had ten great elders, with the Grand Elder also serving as the Sect Leader.

The ten great elders were not just ten seats; they represented ten small factions linked by blood and kinship.

These ten people did not just represent themselves; they represented the interests of the factions behind them.

The Grand Elder looked around; those pairs of eyes spoke volumes.

Except for that fool Old Three who opposed for the sake of opposing, everyone else agreed with Old Ten's opinion.

They all believed that this suddenly appearing young man and woman were a huge hidden threat.

Hidden threats must be eliminated!

This was a principle written into the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, a Sect rule that must be followed!

Just like a year ago, that brilliantly talented Disciple... Tang San. As an Outer Sect Disciple, he stole the Sect's supreme technique, the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, and even recreated several types of top-tier Hidden Weapons that were nearly extinct. But he violated the Sect rules, so he had to die!

Tang San jumped off the cliff to prove his resolve with death!

He'd already done the deed, so who knows what kind of resolve he was trying to prove?

In short, the Tang Sect lost a peerless Genius.

Even the Tang Sect's Sect Leader and Grand Elder could not go against the collective will to save him.

While searching for the body at the bottom of the cliff, they saw a miraculous scene: a gateway faintly appeared on a bright red rock.

Since then, the bottom of the cliff became a Tang Sect Forbidden Land.

A year later, a Disciple reported that the gateway was fluctuating.

Stepping through it, they arrived here—a new World, a World of Spirit Masters.

On the other side of the stream, Zhou Ting was stunned by the two characters 'Tang Sect' on the stone tablet, unable to calm down for a long time. At this moment, he understood many things.

If Tang San could do it, why couldn't the Tang Sect?

If that was the case... 'Tang San wanted to build the Tang Sect, but someone built it for him!'

If they were to meet again... last time he proved his resolve with death, so how would he deal with it this time?

Tang San is in for some bad luck.

But Zhou Ting didn't feel the slightest bit of schadenfreude; he only felt deep concern.

The Tang Sect, a Sect full of assassins and killers, had suddenly transmigrated to the Douluo Continent. How should this be handled?

At this moment, the two words 'Tang Sect' turned into a vortex in his eyes—a massive vortex that could pull everything in, and it was spreading toward him.

"Things... just got serious!"

Pulling back Zhu Zhuqing, who wanted to get closer to observe, he shook his head at her with a serious expression.

"Let's go!"

Zhu Zhuqing felt his determination. Without saying much, she followed him away.

They were silent all the way back. Once home, Zhu Zhuqing finally couldn't hold it in anymore, her mind full of questions.

"What's going on? Do you recognize those two characters?"

Zhou Ting didn't answer. His spirit power surged, and dozens of Jade Emperor Bees flew in all directions, conducting an indiscriminate surveillance of the surrounding hundred meters: there were no outsiders nearby!

"The schoolhouse... something's not right!"

"Ruoruo and the others are still going to school there. We should investigate it more clearly!"

Zhou Ting shook his head, recalling the information about the Tang Sect and his family's hesitant expectations... He suddenly understood the reason. The Tang Sect held something that no one on the Douluo Continent could refuse.

Whether they were Spirit Masters or ordinary people, it was the same.

Saint Spirit Village, which had always longed for another powerful Spirit Master... could refuse it even less!

That temptation was... an internal Mind-Cultivation Technique!

They didn't even need the Tang Sect's supreme Internal Skill, the Mysterious Heaven Skill; even the most ordinary internal Mind-Cultivation Technique could condense Internal Energy.

And in this World, Internal Energy is called spirit power!

Who wouldn't long for that!Chapter 82: 82. An Unkind Escape

Chapter 82: 82. An Unkind Escape

"What should we do?"

Zhou Ting wanted to know what to do too!

All troubles stem from insufficient firepower.

If Zhou Ting had Bibi Dong's strength, would he still need to fear them? He could easily deal with the Tang Sect and even look forward to the wonders of this other World.

Back to reality, the people of the Tang Sect most likely do not have Spirits, nor are they Spirit Masters, but their Mysterious Heaven Skill Internal Energy is incredibly thick. Even if not higher, they are at least at the level of fifty or sixty.

This could be seen from the fact that they could hunt down Tang San, who was at the sixth level of the Mysterious Heaven Skill, even though Tang San was holding back.

The Tang Sect has always been World-renowned for its two great ultimate skills: poisons and Hidden Weapons. Based on Tang San's performance, it wouldn't be surprising if a Tang Sect Elder could unleash combat power equivalent to level seventy.

If Zhou Ting were targeted, it would be a certain death trap.

Having analyzed this result, Zhou Ting had no choice but to be "cautious" and make a strategic retreat.

"Let's act as usual; we'll leave in two days."

...All was calm. With the addition of a Tang Sect Academy, Saint Spirit Village remained the same Saint Spirit Village—quiet and peaceful.

As he walked safely out of the village and felt the last gaze shift away from him, Zhou Ting's expression suddenly relaxed.

Recalling the anxiety of the past two days, he felt like a heavy burden had been lifted, and a mysterious smile even played at the corners of his mouth.

"It seems... my plan worked."

"Since they have nothing better to do and even have the leisure to open an academy to teach children, then I'll give them something to do. I'll keep them busy so they have no time to pay attention to anything else."

"It's just... poor Little San."

Zhou Ting shed tears of sympathy.

"Good luck to you!"

With light footsteps, he pulled the confused Zhu Zhuqing along as they quickly sped away.

He had no idea that someone was currently gnashing their teeth in hatred toward him!

The other World, Tang Sect Headquarters.

The Grand Elder and Sect Leader held up a metallic part that he had polished until it had a patina, his expression complex.

"As expected... is it you?"

This was something he had discovered in a blacksmith's shop on the mountain when he first transmigrated; it looked like a discarded, failed part.

Having dealt with Hidden Weapons his entire life, he recognized it at a glance: this was a part for the Tang Sect Hidden Weapon, the Zhuge Godly Crossbow.

Later, after learning about this World from Old Jack, he thought it was just a coincidence.

But when he unexpectedly heard the name Tang San, he was stunned. However, upon learning that Tang San was a twelve-year-old child, his feelings became extremely complicated.

"One year in the Tang Sect, twelve years have passed over there."

*Thump, thump, thump!*

The Grand Elder looked back. He didn't like being disturbed when he was deep in thought. A flash of impatience crossed his face as he questioned in a low voice.

"Who is it?!"

"It's me!"

A familiar voice; he recognized who it was.

"Tenth Elder!"

The Grand Elder's brow furrowed; he had a headache.

He knew the Tenth Elder's purpose—he was going to bring up the old matter again!

Trouble, truly trouble, it was simply too much trouble!

The Tenth Elder stood before him of his own accord, prattling on incessantly.

"...Tang San still has memories of his past life. No matter what, he must die!"

The Grand Elder's head ached, and that smiling, handsome face involuntarily surfaced in his mind. He wished he could travel through time and space to go back and shut that trouble-making mouth.

"That damnable... bastard!"

"Why did you have to say it!"

Zhou Ting: If I didn't say it... would I just wait to die?

The bastard the Grand Elder spoke of was currently quite comfortable. With a beauty by his side, traveling and enjoying the scenery, it was one of life's great pleasures.

Thus, ten days passed.

Staying in a hotel at night... sleeping alone was difficult!

Inside the spacious and magnificent luxury guest room, there were bursts of wailing and howling. Fortunately, the soundproofing was effective, otherwise the owner would have kicked him out.

"Why?"

"Oh Heavens, oh Earth, how can you be so cruel?"

"I just wanted to talk about life, talk about ideals, and nothing else!"

"Big Kitty... why won't you believe me!"

Zhou Ting recalled how Zhu Zhuqing's eyes had rolled to the back of her head when she refused him.

"Where is the trust? Where is the most basic trust between people?"

"Sigh!"

Zhou Ting lamented, unable to sleep all night!

Suddenly... *Buzz!*

A long-awaited and familiar sound. In this dim and lightless night, how pleasant and beautiful it was to the ears.

This wasn't just a simple sound; this was... salvation!

Zhou Ting jumped up from the bed. This time, his Physical Body entered the Black Tower.

The hive—the hive that had been quiet for over a month finally woke up, the sound of vibrating wings continuous.

That day, the Bee Queen fell into a deep sleep, and the Jade Emperor Bee swarm followed suit, entering a slumber like a bear hibernating for winter.

Unlike a bear, the Jade Emperor Bees weren't sleeping to reduce consumption for the winter, but for the very essence of life... evolution!

Today, a month later, they... finally woke up.

In the Bee Queen's dwelling, the large amount of Immortal Herb pollen had long since vanished without a trace.

The Bee Queen, once the size of a volleyball, had shrunk drastically in size. She had actually become as small as an ordinary honeybee, and her white jade-like body had become even more transparent.

Zhou Ting felt a wave of worry.

"The evolution couldn't have failed, right?"

Zhou Ting's heart trembled as he reached out his pinky finger to press on the Bee Queen's head. As for why he used his pinky, she... was too small!

The moment they touched, the human and the bee successfully established a connection. It was a consciousness that was even more agile than before.

It should have been a success, but Zhou Ting was still worried; he needed to confirm.

"How is it?"

"Buzz buzz..."

...After some communication, Zhou Ting's hanging heart finally settled back into his chest, and he was overjoyed.

The evolution was a success!

While the Bee Queen was in deep sleep, she would occasionally flap her wings, and a small amount of pollen would drift throughout the entire nest, to be absorbed by all the Jade Emperor Bees.

Even the hive itself had absorbed a portion of the divine wonder.

After absorbing the pollen of numerous Immortal Herbs and precious medicinal herbs, the bee swarm underwent a collective grand evolution. Their age greatly increased, successfully breaking through the thousand-year limit to... one thousand two hundred years.

Therefore, Zhou Ting had the first thousand-year spirit ring of his life, and it was even his first spirit ring.

If this were revealed to the World, it would probably make countless people's jaws drop.

The first floor of the Black Tower swung wide open, and a small head poked out from the doorway... looking up.

Such a high-difficulty movement was quite a strain on his waist... wait, where does a child get a waist from!

With a thought, the poor little thing that had been hidden away for several years and forgotten finally saw the light of day again. Truly worth celebrating.

*Bling*... It's purple!

His mouth was stretched wide in a grin, so happy he was practically bubbling over.

Those who knew would see he was looking at a spirit ring; those who didn't might think he was looking at something X-rated!

*Slurp.* He disciplined his disobedient drool, and the small head retracted. The purple spirit ring was once again hidden away like a mistress in a golden house by its unscrupulous master. Who knew how many years it would be before it saw the World again!

Truly... a case of meeting the wrong person!

As a thousand-year Spirit Beast, the Jade Emperor Bee's Spirit Ability was still Bee Needle, but it was tougher, sharper, and the micro-toxin it carried lasted longer and was more torturous.

Of course, it wasn't lethal!

Aside from that, there were no other changes in combat power.

The real harvest was... brewing honey.

After absorbing countless nourishing pollens, the Jade Emperor Bee swarm evolved... no, using 'awakened' would be more appropriate.

Tens of thousands of years ago, the Jade Emperor Bees were actually just ordinary honeybees, not even Spirit Beasts!

Until...Chapter 83: 83 Continued Pursuit

Chapter 83: 83. Continued... Pursuit

Until... a bee accidentally brought back pollen from a Spirit Beast flower, pollen from an Immortal Herb Spirit Beast.

The Bee Queen evolved, transcending the mundane World and shedding her mortal coil; from then on... a new Spirit Beast race was born!

Immortal Herb pollen is incredibly miraculous and extremely special; only specific Spirit Beasts can utilize it.

And as it happens, the accidentally evolved Jade Emperor Bee can.

Since then, the Jade Emperor Bee has craved Immortal Herbs intensely, the kind of craving etched into their genes.

Every time they obtain new Immortal Herb pollen, the Jade Emperor Bee undergoes a transformation.

This is also the main reason why they, with a mere ten-thousand-year cultivation, could strike terror into the hearts of the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beasts throughout the Star Dou Great Forest.

But as the continent's energy waned, Immortal Herbs became increasingly scarce. The Jade Emperor Bee race was battered and broken, no longer strong enough to seek out Immortal Herbs guarded by powerful Spirit Beasts.

Let alone making a comeback, they could only be reduced to "cows" raised by many Spirit Beasts, specifically for producing "milk"!

All of this changed with the sudden emergence of the freak, Zhou Ting.

Douluo Continent... will finally witness that World-shaking, divine, and beautiful rainbow once again!

Back to the topic, brewing honey is a racial talent of the Jade Emperor Bee, an essential skill for survival.

In its normal state, the honey has the effects of prolonging life, restoring status, and boosting cultivation.

Now, after the transformation, these effects are even stronger. Additionally, royal jelly has an extremely broken ability... Another World, Tang Sect.

"...This isn't just my opinion!"

The Tenth Elder's gaze was exceptionally firm; today, he had to make the Grand Elder compromise, no matter the cost.

Tang San... must die!

Thinking of Tang San's peerless Genius, the Grand Elder sighed helplessly.

"Sigh, do you really have to be so ruthless?"

The Tenth Elder's eyes were sharp, unlike those of an old man. He stood straight, his beard and hair fluttering, exuding a righteous aura!

"Tang Sect rules: those who steal secret teachings must be eliminated to eradicate any future trouble! Tang Sect's ultimate techniques are never allowed to be leaked!"

Since Tang San died by jumping off a cliff a year ago, the Grand Elder had been regretting it every moment. Now that Tang San was still alive, he was unwilling to give up a Genius.

"Tang San is also a Tang Sect disciple..."

The Tenth Elder's eyebrows shot up as he interrupted him directly.

"An Outer Sect Disciple, an Outer Sect Disciple who stole teachings!"

Like a stone in a latrine—smelly and stubborn.

There's really no reasoning with him!

The Grand Elder was furious, his face suddenly turning cold and stern, his gaze like ten-thousand-year ice, freezing everything.

"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking!"

There was a heavy tone of warning in his words, but the Tenth Elder didn't care and still held his ground.

"Humph, the Sect rules cannot be defied!"

Sect rules, heh... ridiculous Sect rules!

The Grand Elder wanted to laugh, a crazed kind of laugh, but he restrained himself.

The so-called Sect rules—when they didn't favor those in power, they would try every possible way to find excuses and justifications.

The forces behind the Nine Great Elders had violated many Sect rules; ordinary Outer Sect Disciples just didn't know about it.

For example, privately teaching Inner Sect ultimate techniques to their own descendants in the Outer Sect, monopolizing promotion channels, and so on—the list was endless.

When it favored them, they actively upheld the Sect rules, even risking their lives to do so.

Take the matter of Tang San, for instance—how much personal interest was involved for everyone!

The appearance of a Genius is a joyous occasion worth celebrating for any Sect.

A Genius can not only maintain the Sect's continuity but might even create new glory, leading the Sect to a new height.

Tang San, in his twenties, had reached the sixth level of the Mysterious Heaven Skill and had cultivated ultimate techniques like the Purple Demon Eye, Mysterious Jade Hand, and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. His strength was comparable to an Elder's.

He also created the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus, the number one mechanical hidden weapon of the Tang Sect. His talent for Hidden Weapons was also peerless.

Undoubtedly, Tang San was the latter—someone who could lead the Sect to prosperity.

The Tang Sect might even return to its peak era, reclaiming the highest mastery of every ultimate technique.

Wouldn't the Elders know this?

No, they all knew!

But Tang San's existence... didn't align with their interests.

At a table, ten people eating is just right, but now a big eater has appeared... Tang San. Some of the ten people would surely go hungry.

Everyone was worried they would be the one going hungry.

Furthermore, Tang San was a pure Outer Sect Disciple; he wasn't one of them. He couldn't be allowed to stay!

The Grand Elder understood all this in his heart.

But he had another identity... the Tang Sect's Sect Leader, who needed to consider the Sect's future.

However... even the forces behind him didn't support him!

But for the sake of the Sect's future, he still had to make one last effort.

"The Spirit Masters of that World have peak powerhouses like Titled Douluo, and even gods. Our Tang Sect doesn't have the advantage. If we had Tang San..."

Recalling the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus Tang San left behind before jumping off the cliff, the Tenth Elder felt a moment of hesitation.

But thinking of the rules they had figured out over the past month, he became firm again.

"We don't need him. The Tang Sect must remain pure!"

"Yes, we don't need him!"

"That's right!"

...They were so engrossed in the conversation that the Grand Elder didn't even notice the other Elders had arrived.

1 to 9!

Even if he was the Grand Elder and the Sect Leader, so what? He couldn't stop them at all.

Suddenly, this old man who led one of the largest forces in the Jianghu... the Tang Sect, felt that he was truly old!

The way the Nine Great Elders stood united, almost like a coup, was indeed disheartening.

He was truly tired!

"Maybe... it's time for me to retire!"

He suddenly saw through it all, let it go, and stopped caring.

"Since you all insist, then go ahead and do it!"

The Nine Great Elders were overjoyed; their power was secured!

"However, I must warn you... Douluo Continent is very dangerous. Don't end up getting yourselves killed before you've even purged the Sect!"

Tang San... is in for some trouble!

...Star Dou Great Forest, core area, Star Lake.

"Moo, the human Titled Douluo have all left!"

In the lake water, a monster with a bull's head and a snake's body spoke in human tongue, its gaze filled with infinite expectation.

"Roar!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The giant ape pounded its chest excitedly, its eyes burning with intensity.

Between the two massive monsters, the lively young girl was still a bit worried.

"Da Ming, I went in once; it's very dangerous inside!"

"Splash..."

The bull-headed python swam out of the water and lay on the ground, looking directly into the girl's eyes.

"Sister Xiao Wu, you know my wish. This is a god-given opportunity; I absolutely cannot miss it!"

Xiao Wu knew that Da Ming was the Sky Azure Bull Python, a Spirit Beast that resulted from a mutation. He had great talent and even greater strength.

He was the only one of his kind on the entire continent.

This was a blessing, but also a misfortune!

An inexplicable loneliness deep in his heart had accompanied him for a full hundred thousand years!

Only by transforming into a dragon could he change all this!

Just over a month ago, he felt a pure dragon aura. Although it vanished in a flash, he still determined the general direction.

He had identified the exact location, but the toxicity of the mist at the Sinkhole was too strong; he couldn't enter at all.

Later, when the toxicity weakened slightly, he went in once but got lost and ended up back outside.

Now, it was indeed different.

"Er Ming, track the location!"

Xiao Wu jumped onto Da Ming's head, holding onto the bull horns, and stopped trying to prevent him.Chapter 84 – Returning to Star Dou

Chapter 84. Returning to Star Dou

A month and a half later, I set foot in the Star Dou Great Forest again. 'Gone are the towers…'—yeah, I can't keep that up. The Star Dou Great Forest is the domain of Spirit Beasts; how could there be any towers?

"Brother Ting, what Spirit Beast are you picking for your third spirit ring?"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes sparkled; she was endlessly curious about Zhou Ting's Spirit and Spirit Abilities.

It was the Spirit Ability that could summon a whole pack of Spirit Beasts, the one that had let a twenty-first-ranked Spirit Grandmaster defeat a thirty-seventh-ranked Spirit Elder.

"I've already chosen—Soft Bones Demon Rabbit."

"Soft Bones Demon Rabbit!"

Inside, Zhu Zhuqing felt extremely awkward. Did he think she didn't know? Xiao Wu's Spirit was Soft Bones Demon Rabbit—she'd announced it during Shrek's entrance exam!

"You…?"

For a moment she couldn't figure out what Zhou Ting's relationship with Xiao Wu actually was.

If they were close, why kill a rabbit for a spirit ring?

If they weren't, why give her so much precious jade emperor honey?

The World of men… is so complicated!

Zhou Ting offered no explanation; suddenly he turned solemn.

"Today I'll let you in on a secret no outsider knows."

"What secret?"

The little girl's eyes shone.

Curiosity killed the cat, as the saying goes.

You can see how desperately cats need to know.

"Come out!"

The Black Tower rose from his palm, hazy as if swallowing the surrounding light, impossible to see clearly.

It was the first time Zhu Zhuqing had observed Zhou Ting's Spirit up close, and curiosity filled her gaze.

She even stretched out a "tiny claw," poking at the little fur-ball.

"The Black Tower isn't like ordinary Spirits—it can obtain spirit rings without killing Spirit Beasts…"

"What?"

Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, disbelieving.

What Zhou Ting said sounded like a fairy tale.

For millions of years, human Spirit Masters had always hunted Spirit Beasts for spirit rings to advance; there had never been an exception.

Suddenly she recalled a top-secret document she'd seen in her Family's library and her heart jumped.

"You're… a Spirit Beast?!!"

Only a transformed Spirit Beast could condense its own spirit rings.

That had to be it!

That basically called him a beast—Zhou Ting's face darkened; he irritably reached out, grabbed the two "cat-ear" hair-buns and shook them.

"How is your brain wired? Have you ever seen a Black Tower Spirit Beast? Tools can only be spirit tools!"

Embarrassed, Zhu Zhuqing let him tug on those special hair-buns.

When his temper cooled he let go, secretly admiring: such nice hair texture!

"Come, I'll take you inside for a look."

"What?"

Zhu Zhuqing thought she'd misheard—You can go inside a Spirit?

Without explaining, Zhou Ting caught her soft little hand; their first physical contact was accomplished just like that.

She stared dumbly at the strange flowers and trees everywhere, so shocked she didn't even notice the liberty he'd taken.

Hundreds of blossoms vied for beauty, fragrance filling the air; industrious little bees drifted lazily among them, utterly at ease.

One tiny creature fluttered past her eyes and caught her attention.

Its three-dimensional feel made her reach out; with her free hand she gently poked it. The bee instantly accelerated—whoosh—straight back to its hive.

She froze.

"It's alive!"

Big eyes, rosy cheeks, mouth slightly open… so adorable!

Zhou Ting fought the urge, warning himself repeatedly: Don't break the law!

People of Douluo Continent mature early, but eleven… wait a few more years!

He led her to the hive entrance and pointed inside.

"Zhuqing, all the honey we eat comes from here; supply is plentiful, no need to scrimp."

She nodded blankly, eyes wide with wonder as she studied the languid Bee Queen.

Zhou Ting had no plans to expand the swarm right now, so it was very idle!

Of course, it wasn't completely free.

The Bee Queen had to take part in brewing royal jelly; otherwise the effect dropped sharply.

The first batch of royal jelly after the swarm's evolution was still fermenting, not yet ready.

"So amazing!"

The little girl's eyes glittered; her cold, aloof façade had completely dropped.

Actually, that coldness had all been an act.

To survive, she'd avoided unnecessary socializing and wasting time on trifles.

And then it became habit.

"It's only so-so."

Zhou Ting sounded modest, but satisfaction spread all over his unconvincing face!

Men can't fathom women's thought processes.

Sure enough, after her shock Zhu Zhuqing hurled a deadly question at Zhou Ting.

"What exactly is your relationship with Xiao Wu?"

Calmed down, she was full of suspicion: was raising that rabbit really so innocent?

Honestly, Zhou Ting felt lost himself.

"I don't know either."

Pulling Zhu Zhuqing to sit beside him, Zhou Ting questioned his heart but found no clear answer.

"You know my Family's just an ordinary mountain village; after Awakening my Spirit I had no money, no resources, no powerful mentor…"

Zhu Zhuqing thought of her own situation and instantly empathized—not with having nothing, but with those equally hard years.

Looking at his calm profile, she felt an urge to comfort him.

Zhou Ting didn't notice; he just kept talking.

"I first met Xiao Wu in the Work-Study Student dorm—eight or nine of us in one room: me, Tang San from my village, and Xiao Wu, whose origin no one knew; we were in the same year."

"As soon as Xiao Wu arrived she beat everyone in the dorm, Tang San included…"

That couldn't be right!

Zhu Zhuqing recalled Tang San's endless, bizarre tricks; no matter how she thought about it, she couldn't see him losing.

Seeing her disbelief, Zhou Ting laughed.

"Maybe Tang San was careless, or maybe the girl was so pretty he went soft and held back; whatever the case, he lost the first fight!"

"From then on Xiao Wu became the boss of Dorm Seven—Sister Xiao Wu for short!"

Speaking of which, Zhou Ting pictured Xiao Wu with hands on hips spouting grand words and unconsciously smiled.

"Later she beat the top bully of Nuoding Junior Spirit Master Academy and officially became the school's big sister, respected by every student as Sister Xiao Wu!"

Zhou Ting came back to himself and changed tack.

"Of course, I only stayed in the Elementary Spirit Master Academy for a year; I have no idea what happened after that."

Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes, speechless.

Zhou Ting gazed at her fondly and continued.

"Back to the point: after enrolling I realized that if I wanted a suitable first spirit ring I had no one to rely on—I had to figure it out myself!"

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing empathized fiercely again; she knew all too well that helpless despair and how it torments.

"At the time Xiao Wu had brought nothing with her, so I gave her the quilt I'd prepared for Tang San in exchange for a promise—dozens of copper coins for the help of a Spirit Master. What a bargain!"

Actually, the quilt had been meant for Xiao Wu all along; he just wanted to cut off the special fate of her sharing a bed with Tang San!

"After the first term we went to the nearby Soul Hunting Forest, lured Moonlight Bears to attack the hive, captured the Jade Emperor Bee Queen alive and subdued it!"

"In the end we swept the surviving swarm into our camp in one go!"

Zhou Ting sighed.

"Although that helper was obtained by trade, I know the exchange wasn't equal—I owe her."

Zhu Zhuqing pondered.

"So you keep supplying her with jade emperor honey to… ease your conscience."

"Probably."

Zhou Ting frowned, uncertainty written all over his face.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!Chapter 85 – Crushing Defeat

Chapter 85 – Crushing Defeat

Night, cloudless for ten thousand li; the starry sky was resplendent, its countless stars draping the Star Dou Great Forest in a spotless bridal veil, hazy and beautiful.

Bang… bang-bang…

The earth quaked, leaves rustled, yet both were drowned beneath the colossal roar, insignificant.

It sounded like… the tread of a giant shifting mountains, heavy and resolute.

Zhu Zhuqing stared toward the forest's heart, her cool eyes brimming with dread.

'What kind of Spirit Beast is that?'

Zhou Ting had already guessed the visitor; his expression turned odd as he muttered.

'Why would it be him!'

'Brother Ting, you know?'

Zhou Ting nodded, face still strange.

'The king of the forest… Titan Giant Ape, a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast—one of the Star Dou Great Forest's overlords.'

'But why has it come to the outer reaches? Could it be…'

A thought struck Zhou Ting; an awful premonition surfaced.

'It couldn't be here for me!'

His face instantly flickered between light and shadow.

Zhu Zhuqing entertained no such notions; she knew only that against a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast the two of them had no chance at all.

She grabbed Zhou Ting's hand and ran, caring nothing for propriety—besides, it wasn't their first time; practice makes perfect.

They had barely turned when a deafening boom sounded behind them.

Like a comet striking earth, the massive shock hurled the pair sky-high… then the World suddenly fell silent, time serene.

But as they landed a vast shadow swallowed them; everything went black.

At the same instant an overwhelming pressure pinned them in place.

They turned stiff necks; at first glance it looked like a black mountain.

Closer inspection revealed an immense black ape, eyes like crimson lanterns, muscles harder than steel—incarnate strength!

Compared with the despairing Zhu Zhuqing, Zhou Ting, who knew the inside story, remained far calmer.

He noticed more details.

The Titan Giant Ape—Er Ming—was balding in patches.

Not the thinning of middle age; careful observation revealed fire-scorched marks across his body.

When Zhou Ting's mental force brushed the spots, it met scorching flame—burning!

Elsewhere he sensed another familiar power: ultimate frost.

'He entered… the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!'

The realisation shocked Zhou Ting; seeing no sign of that person, he shouted in alarm.

'Where's Xiao Wu?'

Roar!

The Titan Giant Ape's blood-red eyes were savage, but when they fell on the pendant at Zhou Ting's neck a glimmer of clarity returned.

It was Sister Xiao Wu's token!

A hand the size of a studio apartment reached out and set itself on the ground before Zhou Ting.

An invitation!

The palm was charred; the stench of burnt hair lingered, with a faint whiff of roasted meat.

Clearly, he had suffered badly in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Zhou Ting finally understood why Xiao Wu had told him to leave the jar that day.

Just as Zhao Wuji's Earthbound Golden Bear could track a target by the scent of honey,

the Titan Giant Ape must be acutely sensitive to jade emperor honey; they had followed the scent inside.

But Xiao Wu knew the perils of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well—why risk entry?

Now, with Xiao Wu nowhere to be seen, something had gone wrong!

Yet in his panic he had exposed things… Glancing at the girl beside him, Zhou Ting knew that unless he silenced her forever, Xiao Wu's identity was blown.

'Let's go!'

Seated in the Titan Giant Ape's palm, Zhu Zhuqing felt dazed and at a loss.

Since the cat was out of the bag, Zhou Ting saw no point in hiding.

Honesty was better than letting her imagine.

Misunderstandings often began this way.

Even the closest bond could be ruined by such errors.

'Didn't you once guess I was a Spirit Beast?'

Why bring that up now? Zhu Zhuqing wondered—then, recalling Zhou Ting's easy rapport with the Titan Giant Ape, a wild idea struck her.

'Xiao Wu is… a Spirit Beast in human form!!!'

Zhou Ting nodded silently, studying her expression.

Surprise, shock, horror… but no greed!

Of course, if the girl's composure ran that deep, it was another matter.

For now, there was no sign of ill intent.

Star Lake: at its centre the depths were an abyss even Sky Azure Bull Python had never touched.

Now Sky Azure Bull Python and Xiao Wu drifted beneath the surface, borne by the current.

Zhou Ting 'flew' above, barely glimpsing the long serpentine shadow below.

The Titan Giant Ape was fully sober, eyes filled with boundless sorrow.

Over half a month earlier they had entered the sinkhole, following the scent of jade emperor honey straight to the heart without hindrance.

They entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; the strange Immortal Herbs were gone. Only the springs remained, plus a few grotesque cocoons pulsing with eerie light.

They expanded… contracted, over and over.

As if breathing… Xiao Wu counted and was stunned.

Eleven cocoons in total—the exact number of people she had seen left behind through Zhou Ting's 'eyes'.

Xiao Wu explained everything and urged them to leave.

But none took it seriously.

Sky Azure Bull Python—Da Ming—couldn't wait to dive into the spring; Dragon Qi was rising from there!

What followed was a nightmare Er Ming would remember for life!

And he could speak of it to no one.

He lacked the power of speech.

Zhou Ting took a breath and plunged into Star Lake, instantly feeling the water's wonder—vital energy within him seethed.

Vital energy: the name he gave to the ceaseless flow inside his body.

The lake held faint vital energy.

All living things possessed it, but most could neither use nor absorb it from outside.

Star Lake water, however, was different.

Though the vital energy within was slight, it could be absorbed—passively.

'No wonder Er Ming placed them here!'

Stirring his own vital energy, he focused; his eyes blazed like twin suns.

A delighted smile curved Zhou Ting's lips.

'There's hope!'

With a push he shot downward; the deeper he went, the richer the vital energy grew.

Between two ox horns, the once lively Sister Xiao Wu now lay like a slumbering beauty, white as snow—no, she was ice.

A layer of frost cloaked her body; even the vital waters could not melt it.Chapter 86: 86 Treatment Plan

Chapter 86: 86. Treatment Plan

"Knowing there's a tiger in the mountains, yet heading straight for them. Why bother?"

Beneath the snowman, the Sky Azure Bull Python's scales were shattered beyond repair, and its body was also mangled, revealing white bones and... charred, mangled internal organs.

To still be alive with such injuries, the vitality of a Spirit Beast is truly tenacious!

On the contrary, Xiao Wu was the one who received the least attacks, but her cultivation was simply too low... Zhou Ting focused his mind and performed Qi Gathering, placing his hand on Xiao Wu's smooth forehead.

"Hiss! So cold!"

Like the dead of winter, walking naked through ice and snow, the chill was biting and pervasive.

That's the feeling!

Shivering, a surge of life energy erupted and flowed through Zhou Ting's palm.

The life energy in the lake water seemed to have found its target and swarmed over.

Around Zhou Ting's body, the concentration of life energy rose rapidly, greatly increasing the effect.

Soon, a day passed, the ice and snow melted, revealing a... pale, pretty face.

If she weren't a Spirit Beast in human form, fundamentally different from humans, she would have frozen to death long ago!

However, her current state was not far from death.

Xiao Wu woke up as if from a dream, her eyes opened but were completely unfocused. Suddenly, a flash of endless panic crossed her eyes; she couldn't feel her body's existence. She wanted to move her fingers, but the signal wouldn't go through. She wanted to shout, but found... she couldn't speak!

When she clearly saw Zhou Ting in front of her, she desperately wanted to ask about the situation, but she still couldn't say anything.

Zhou Ting sat cross-legged opposite her, a flash of pity in his eyes.

At this moment, Xiao Wu was no longer a snowman, but a "black person."

Her entire skin was black and red, even her face and forehead were changing. Her black hair had now crumbled into dust... wasn't this just a... braised egg?

Any girl who loves beauty wouldn't be able to accept this!

Fortunately, she couldn't see herself!

Sensing her panic, Zhou Ting didn't mock her. With a simple thought, a mental force bridge was immediately built between the two.

"Your body... the frostbite is too severe!"

"Your entire skin, muscles, nerves, and even bones have been frozen to death!"

"Fortunately, your spirit power protected your brain, and with your body frozen, you didn't die immediately."

But no matter how one looked at it, this was a person certain to die. Knowing the severity of the situation, Xiao Wu felt almost despairing.

"Am I really going to die like this?"

Zhou Ting smiled and comforted her.

"It's fine, don't worry."

Like hell it's fine! Everything except her brain and eyes was frozen and dead, with no sensation at all. She was about to die!

After a hundred thousand years as a Spirit Beast, and only twelve short years in human form, was her young life about to end?

Being human... she hadn't had enough of it yet!

"Perhaps, transforming was a mistake! If I had entered as a Spirit Beast, a mere minor injury..."

Zhou Ting wasn't purely comforting her; she really could still be saved.

"Don't despair, there's still hope!"

Hope ignited in Xiao Wu's heart, her eager eyes shining: "How can I be saved?"

"At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, there is actually a King of Immortal Herbs... the Yearning Heartbroken Red. It is a Divine Grade treasure among Immortal Herbs, with the power to bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones. As long as you consume it, you can be reborn..."

Xiao Wu's eyes widened, looking at Zhou Ting with anticipation and excitement. Her heart was filled with: I... Sister Xiao Wu can be saved!

"But the conditions for picking the Yearning Heartbroken Red are extremely special. It requires a person of pure love to drop their heart's blood and pick it personally before it can recognize its master and be consumed..."

According to the original development, Xiao Wu only had Tang San in her heart and would definitely be able to pick it. But now, it was uncertain!

Xiao Wu was a bit at a loss.

Suddenly, Zhou Ting changed the subject again, spreading his hands helplessly.

"Unfortunately, this Immortal Herb was taken by Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong. She is a Level 99 Limit Douluo; it's almost impossible to take it from her!"

If it's impossible, then why the hell are you talking about it!

I'm still going to die!

Xiao Wu was furious, but her heart was filled with endless grievance, almost on the verge of tears.

With a chuckle, Zhou Ting continued with the second method.

"Don't worry, I have a second plan!"

"The life energy in this lake water is extremely powerful. Combined with special medicine, it's possible to make you undergo a Transformation. It'll just take a bit longer!"

So what if it takes longer? As long as she could live, anything was better!

There was still hope in life; Xiao Wu finally felt relieved.

But in an instant, her gaze became like knives, stabbing straight into Zhou Ting's vital points: This Little Zhou... he was intentionally messing with me just now, right?

Absolutely!

"Truly... absolutely detestable!"

Zhou Ting saw through her thoughts and shot back a look: What are you glaring at? If you're so capable, get up and cut me!

Xiao Wu was helpless; she couldn't get up.

After a moment, she finally calmed down. Seeing Zhou Ting still sitting there with no intention of moving, she was a bit dumbfounded.

Did he get angry because he knew she wanted to "knife" him?

After waiting a while longer and seeing no movement from Zhou Ting, she finally couldn't help it and raised her eyebrows.

"Do something, what are you waiting for?"

Zhou Ting rubbed his chin awkwardly, smiled sheepishly, and unconsciously looked away.

"Well, the medicine is still being prepared; we have to wait a while..."

Xiao Wu was about to explode with anger, but her internal organs were no longer listening to her, so she couldn't explode.

Feeling a bit guilty under Xiao Wu's gaze, Zhou Ting quickly made excuses.

"Don't look at me like that. The medicine is quite special and takes time to prepare. Besides, if you hadn't run into me, forget about a chance for treatment, you'd hardly even have woken up!"

The more he spoke, the more righteous Zhou Ting felt.

Yeah, so what if he teased her a bit? He was saving her life!

He completely ignored that the timing was wrong. Xiao Wu was still on the brink of death, and her emotions were unstable; she couldn't handle such a roller coaster of feelings.

It was only because the life energy here was so dense; otherwise, she might have... croaked!

Actually, Zhou Ting had another relatively good treatment plan in mind that could also work.

During his trip to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Zhou Ting had collected two Immortal Herbs: the Infernal Apricot and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass.

Taking both at the same time also had the effect of Transformation.

Furthermore, Xiao Wu was injured by an Extreme Ice Attribute, so taking them would happen to be the right remedy.

It wasn't that Zhou Ting was stingy, but because... this was actually the most dangerous of the three plans!

To consume these two Immortal Herbs simultaneously, one also needed the assistance of a special environment. The consumer needed to stay at the boundary of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, using the special environment to balance the medicinal power and prevent it from going out of control.

But the current Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, even if Xiao Wu and the others hadn't said anything, Zhou Ting knew it must be extremely dangerous.

Anyway, he didn't want to end up like Xiao Wu.

Reaching out to poke Xiao Wu's forehead, Zhou Ting was incredibly curious about what had happened in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"Tell me, what did you experience there?"Chapter 87: 87 Ashamed and Angry Xiao Wu

Chapter 87: 87. Ashamed and Angry Xiao Wu

"That day..."

Although Xiao Wu was currently on the verge of death from her heavy injuries, she felt incredibly alert. This injury had made her mind and thinking exceptionally calm... both psychologically and in a physical sense!

In short, her mental force had strangely increased quite a bit; it could be considered a blessing in disguise.

But as for this kind of blessing, whoever wanted it could have it; she certainly didn't want it.

Half a month ago.

Ever since the Jade Emperor Bees severely wounded the Star Dou Great Forest's Advanced Spirit Beasts tens of thousands of years ago, Er Ming had kept a swarm of Jade Emperor Bees semi-wild, occasionally taking honey to enjoy.

Xiao Wu and Da Ming also participated.

Later, Er Ming suddenly developed an extremely keen sense of smell for jade emperor honey.

But Xiao Wu and Da Ming did not, which was very strange.

With Zhou Ting's help, Er Ming followed the scent and found the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the journey unimpeded.

After entering, Da Ming sensed a faint Dragon Qi beneath the spring water and dove in immediately.

Xiao Wu and Er Ming were not good swimmers, so they stayed on the shore to keep watch.

In less than fifteen minutes, Da Ming flew back up in a panic, pursued by four incredibly strange mist spheres.

At that time, Da Ming was already injured, with traces of frost and burns on his body, which twitched from time to time—a truly miserable sight.

Of the four mist spheres chasing him, one pitch-black sphere was above, while a milky-white one, a crimson one, and a colorless transparent one were lined up below.

They stopped above the spring water and did not continue to pursue Da Ming; however, before Xiao Wu and the others could relax...

Except for that mass of black mist, the other three masses of mist vibrated in sync, and three circles of invisible ripples spread out.

Xiao Wu and the others were incredibly nervous and stood ready for battle, but... the ripples had no offensive power!

In this eerie scene, Xiao Wu and the others felt panicked. They exchanged glances and retreated together, intending to leave this place. Just as they cautiously backed up to the wall of mist...

Suddenly, they all intensely regretted their caution: If they had known... they should have run earlier.

Breaking Out of the Cocoon like a Butterfly!

Eleven creatures with butterfly wings on their backs... Even now, when Xiao Wu recalled the appearance of those eleven beings, her scalp still tingled.

They could no longer be called human!

They had all their facial features, but they were covered in fine white fuzz, and two huge canine teeth grew from the sides of their lips... They didn't look like humans, but more like the face of some kind of insect.

The mist spheres didn't move, but the eleven humanoid creatures that had broken out of their cocoons attacked them simultaneously... Although their attacks weren't as terrifying as the mist spheres, they still caused Xiao Wu and the others to suffer greatly.

If it weren't for Da Ming and Er Ming protecting her with their lives, Xiao Wu would never have made it out.

While Da Ming and Er Ming were too busy to help themselves, she used her Teleportation skill to dodge, but they were in the middle of a toxic mist.

Da Ming and Er Ming weren't afraid, but Xiao Wu couldn't handle it!

With limited space to dodge, she was eventually hit by an ice ball... and after that, she didn't know anything else.

After hearing the account of the events, Zhou Ting's expression became extremely strange.

"So you're saying, Dai Mubai... turned into a monster?!!"

"One of my enemies was just easily removed like that!"

Unexpectedly, Zhou Ting didn't feel particularly happy.

Although they were mortal enemies, to him, Dai Mubai didn't pose much of a threat.

Speaking of enemies, Zhou Ting suddenly remembered that Xue Beng was also there that day.

Among the eleven people, he was one of them!

"This... I haven't even made a move yet, and two of my enemies are dead?!!"

"I'm really... too lucky."

Xiao Wu didn't understand why Zhou Ting was smiling so strangely, nor did she want to.

"Are you deliberately trying to comfort me?"

"Am I beyond saving?"

"Tell me the truth, I won't blame you!"

She appeared strong on the outside, but her worried and helpless eyes betrayed her true thoughts.

Words could no longer convince her as she let her imagination run wild; Zhou Ting knew he had to rely on evidence.

"The real medicine is still being made, however, a weakened version of it will be ready immediately. Wait a moment!"

In the next moment, Zhou Ting's mental force entered the Ninth Level of the Black Tower. He went to the first level, tapped the Bee Queen's little head, and whispered a few instructions.

The Bee Queen immediately got busy with several of her subordinates!

A minute later, Zhou Ting satisfiedly took out a bottle of liquid—red, like a burning flame!

"What is this?"

Xiao Wu looked terrified. As soon as her mental force touched the glass bottle, she felt a wave of heat—a high temperature that could incinerate everything.

She suddenly remembered she had seen this kind of thing before!

"Wait, this is that red mist sphere!"

Zhou Ting didn't care at all, his smile remaining unchanged.

"Oh, you recognized it. But don't worry, this is from the same source as the one you saw, just in a very small dose."

Xiao Wu watched Zhou Ting approach and became increasingly panicked.

"No, I've just been thawed out, I don't want to be burned, and I definitely don't want to experience the 'Double Heavens of Ice and Fire'!"

Double Heavens of Ice and Fire?!!

Was it intentional or unintentional?

Zhou Ting even began to suspect if Xiao Wu was a fellow transmigrator.

But thinking about her behavior—she was so silly... he immediately put that thought out of his mind.

A wicked smile appeared on Zhou Ting's face, looking quite malicious.

"It's okay. Since you're frostbitten, let's toast you by the fire!"

Xiao Wu almost broke down, her mental force became unstable, and her speech was intermittent.

"Don't... ah... you... at most... I won't call you... Zhou-zi..."

Zhou Ting understood her meaning but continued to close in step by step, enjoying her 'deathbed struggle' with great interest.

"Then what will you call me in the future?"

Xiao Wu froze for a moment. Under the threat of becoming a roasted rabbit, she compromised... just a little bit.

"Brother Ting..."

"No, I'm older than you!"

Xiao Wu's eyes widened. She had never seen anyone so brazenly shameless.

"Nonsense! Even if we don't count my age as a Spirit Beast, even my human age is older than yours!"

Zhou Ting didn't care about that. He raised the red liquid in his hand, preparing to pour it onto Xiao Wu.

"Heh, anyway, I only want a younger sister, not an older sister!"

"You!"

Xiao Wu couldn't take it anymore, but seeing her crippled body about to be roasted, she was truly anxious.

"Fine, I promise you, quickly put it aw—"

"Drip!"

Even without her sense of hearing, she heard the sound of the liquid dripping.

Under her tense gaze, a red droplet, enveloped in spirit power, dripped onto her chest... she didn't feel anything yet!

Watching her own body suffer but being powerless to do anything!

This was the most terrifying thing in the world!

"You!!!"

Zhou Ting didn't waste words. He lifted her little head slightly and looked at her chest, where a battle between fire and ice began on her pitch-black skin.

Then, a patch of white suddenly appeared on the skin.

"This is?"

Xiao Wu was pleasantly surprised, but in the next moment, her expression changed abruptly, filled with a mix of shame and rage.

Not just because of the skin color, but also because... "Aaaaaah!"

Zhou Ting immediately cut the bridge. His head felt dizzy, and he almost fell over!

Damn, women!

"Zhou Ting, I'm going to kill you!"

Xiao Wu was in an impotent rage, her eyes full of shame and indignation, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into.

Although she was a Spirit Beast, she had been a human for many years... Zhou Ting curled his lip in disdain, re-established the bridge, and retorted.

"It's so small, what's there to..."

"Wait, you should be embarrassed..."

After saying that, Zhou Ting snapped the bridge, not giving Xiao Wu a chance to curse at him.

Looking at the now lively Xiao Wu, Zhou Ting poured the medicine while ignoring Xiao Wu's murderous gaze, muttering to himself.

"Maybe this is better. If she's single-mindedly thinking about me, she won't let her thoughts wander..."

"I'm truly great, sacrificing myself to save others, like cutting my own flesh to feed the eagle."

Thinking this, the smile on Zhou Ting's face became even more radiant.Chapter 88: The Full Story of the Injuries

Chapter 88: 88. The Full Story of the Injuries

After applying a layer of red "essential oil" to Xiao Wu's entire body, Zhou Ting wrapped her in a cloak.

Only then did Xiao Wu feel a bit better.

Feel better, my foot!

Her heart was utterly collapsing.

Setting aside the fact that she had become a bald, Black Braised Egg, was it really okay that her entire body had been seen by someone?

Zhou Ting, who had seen all of Xiao Wu, felt quite regretful in his heart. If it weren't for those murderous eyes staring at him, making him feel a bit guilty, he actually wanted to give Xiao Wu a massage to stimulate her blood circulation.

Although, her body no longer had any blood circulation to speak of.

Xiao Wu's body appeared normal on the surface, but in reality, it was just for show.

At this moment, only her brain and eyes belonged to her.

Her injury was like having broken hands and feet; the limbs had left the body and could no longer be controlled.

This wasn't even the most troublesome part. In his past life, medical technology was advanced enough to reattach severed limbs. In this life, the healing abilities of Spirit Masters were equally Heaven-Defying and could achieve the same.

But this wasn't a severed limb in the ordinary sense. Xiao Wu's situation was similar to a cadaveric teacher in a medical school from his past life—the kind that had been sliced into pieces. The difficulty of treatment was off the charts.

Patting Xiao Wu's fair forehead, Zhou Ting stood up... Xiao Wu thought Zhou Ting was leaving and immediately grew anxious. However, she wasn't skilled in using her mental force and couldn't establish a communication bridge like Zhou Ting, so she could only repeatedly signal him with her eyes.

"Where are you going?"

As for the killing intent... it was just a normal stress response. Any woman would react this way upon realizing she had been seen naked... the first thought would be to silence the witness.

"Don't worry, I won't leave you behind."

Xiao Wu felt slightly relieved, and her eyes calmed down.

But unexpectedly, Zhou Ting's next sentence infuriated her once again.

"Besides, it's better to massage you after you're healed. It's no fun if you're motionless!"

You despicable pervert! Not only did he see everything, but he also wanted to touch her... Xiao Wu's gaze turned cold: Once Sister Xiao Wu recovers, I'll snap your paws off!

Zhou Ting felt a chill down his spine but didn't care. He just smiled and brought out bottles of potions—some ice, some fire—to treat Da Ming.

"Applying honey externally... and he's still so huge. I'm really losing out big time!"

It's heartbreaking!

Then, Zhou Ting thought of Er Ming's injuries on the shore; a few bottles wouldn't be enough.

He glared fiercely at the unconscious Da Ming and grumbled angrily in his heart.

"Honestly, why did you two grow so big? It's a waste of food!"

Da Ming and Er Ming: Can you even blame us for this? Being huge... is a racial talent!

Zhu Zhuqing woke up from her meditation. Zhou Ting, whom she hadn't seen all day, was "applying medicine" to the Titan Giant Ape.

"How is Xiao Wu?"

Zhou Ting stood on top of Er Ming's head, looking at that soft, sunken back of the head. It was a bit gruesome; if it had been any deeper, his brain might have been gone!

"She'll be fine in a few days."

He decided not to tell her the specific details.

"By the way, we'll be staying here for a few days. This is for you..."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the object in Zhou Ting's hand in surprise; she had seen it before.

Back then, she had arrived late and missed out on the Immortal Herbs. Because her cultivation was too low, she hadn't even managed to gather any top-grade medicinal herbs, which she had regretted for a long time!

"This is the Ganoderma Bone Douluo picked for you. Is it for me?"

The young girl's eyes shimmered with emotion.

If not for her, who else could it be for? Anyway, Zhou Ting didn't need it himself; what he needed was what came with the Ganoderma.

A month and a half had passed since he got the Ganoderma, and he had already obtained what he wanted.

He pressed the Ganoderma into Zhu Zhuqing's hand and introduced it.

"Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. Though it's not an Immortal Herb, it's one of the finest among Ganodermas. It has the effect of strengthening the foundation, nourishing the essence, and increasing power. Consuming it gives a certain chance for your Spirit to evolve..."

Originally, this top-grade Ganoderma was given to Yu Xiaogang by Tang San, allowing him to Breakthrough the level 30 limit and gain a new lease on life.

But now... Zhou Ting suddenly remembered that before escaping the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Tang San and the others seemed to have snatched a few medicinal herbs too.

Except, they weren't Immortal Herbs!

Zhou Ting's firm and overbearing gaze brooked no refusal.

Zhu Zhuqing could only silently accept it in the end: Anyway, I already owe him enough!

Thinking this way, she felt much more at ease.

As the bottles of potions disappeared, in the end, Er Ming's injuries... still weren't healed!

The back of his head was still sunken... but Er Ming could feel that the foreign energy in his wounds had been cleared. With a Spirit Beast's powerful physique and terrifying recovery rate, he would soon recover from his injuries.

Most of the bloodshot veins in his eyes dissipated, and Er Ming let out a long roar to the sky, incredibly excited.

Today, the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest has returned!

Standing on Er Ming's shoulder, Zhou Ting reached out and pressed his hand against its temple.

"Tell me, what happened after Xiao Wu fell unconscious?"

Er Ming didn't speak; instead, a "small movie" played in his mind, letting Zhou Ting know the full story.

After Xiao Wu was frozen, Da Ming erupted, enduring the attacks of eleven humanoid monsters to win precious escape time for Er Ming. In the end... he himself collapsed, gloriously and heavily injured.

Then, Er Ming forced himself to drag Da Ming and Xiao Wu away, fleeing all the way back to Star Lake... Zhou Ting watched these images closely, and suddenly his brows furrowed, his expression becoming extremely grim.

"They... actually left the Sinkhole Poison Zone?!!"

Er Ming saw that after these creatures left the poison mist, they didn't pursue for long. Suddenly... they scattered and went their separate ways.

Er Ming didn't know the specific reason, nor did he care. He only knew... he had survived!

Zhou Ting's expression was grave.

Eleven monsters could suppress two Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beasts. He also knew that Da Ming and Er Ming's strength was equivalent to a human Super Douluo.

Among humans, levels 91 to 94 are ordinary Titled Douluos.

Levels 95 to 98 are super Douluos.

Level 99 is a super Douluo, which can also be called a Limit Douluo. After all, one becomes a god at level 100!

In short, Da Ming and Er Ming were terrifyingly strong, yet they were hunted by monsters transformed from Spirit Masters like Dai Mubai, who were only at level 30 or 40.

Their transformation was just too terrifying!

Seeing their receding figures, Zhou Ting had a very bad premonition.

"The direction they left in doesn't look like they're returning to their lair..."

"Suddenly appearing monsters, an otherworldly Tang Sect, the appearance of Tang Chen, and the schemes of Spirit Hall... the Douluo Continent is becoming more and more chaotic."

"This is all Tang San's fault!"

Yes, Tang San is the culprit!

The Tang Sect... is undoubtedly his fault!

As for the suddenly appearing monsters, if some unscrupulous existence hadn't intervened and let Zhou Ting pack up the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, there wouldn't have been any problem at all.

And then there's Spirit Hall's plan!

Without a cheater like Tang San causing trouble, Spirit Hall's plan to unify the continent would have succeeded. By then, the lives of commoners would be much better... As for the nobles, how many of them are there anyway? Who cares if they live or die!

Honestly, if Zhou Ting hadn't transmigrated into this body, he would never have thought this way.Chapter 89: 89 Prince Xue Beng

Chapter 89: 89. Prince Xue Beng

Time passed silently, and before one knew it, another month had gone by.

Walking in the sunset, a young man and two young girls entered Heaven Dou City together.

With the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and no one else to obstruct him, Xue Qinghe smoothly took over most of the power.

At this time, Heaven Dou City was very peaceful, presenting a scene of prosperity.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"You went home to visit relatives... and were actually gone for over two months!"

Pulling her best friend Zhu Zhuqing over, Ning Rongrong was full of resentment, like a woman abandoned in her boudoir.

It wasn't because Zhou Ting took Zhu Zhuqing and not her, but because... there was no one to share her inner joy with.

Having eaten the qiluo tulip, her spirit power soared, and she even restored the ancestral Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in one fell swoop—a double blessing. Unfortunately... excluding the elders in the Sect, most of her peers there were afraid of her, and she didn't have a single true friend.

The same was true at Heaven Dou Royal Academy... only Dugu Yan could barely be considered a friend.

But as soon as Dugu Yan returned, she hurried off into secluded cultivation, and they couldn't even manage a few words.

Her true best friend... Zhu Zhuqing, had actually been spirited away by Zhou Ting, and for two whole months at that. It would be strange if she weren't full of resentment!

Of course, in the next moment, her gaze was drawn to someone else—a beautiful, tall... older sister.

Good grief, seriously!

This scumbag Zhou Ting went home and brought back another great beauty... Ning Rongrong scrutinized her, feeling suspicious: Why does she look a bit familiar? But this older sister... I've never seen her before!

"Who is she?"

Zhou Ting smiled but said nothing.

"Hehe, guess who I am!"

The voice was also a bit familiar. A figure suddenly appeared in Ning Rongrong's mind. Although they had only spent less than an hour together, that experience... was truly unforgettable.

However, the two images just wouldn't overlap, especially the highly developed pectoral muscles of the woman before her, which could even compete with Zhu Zhuqing's. This wasn't normal!

"Sister Xiao Wu?"

Seeing that Ning Rongrong still remembered her, Xiao Wu smiled, very happy.

"It's me!"

Ning Rongrong was stunned. The change in facial features wasn't surprising; after all, Xiao Wu was naturally a sweet young girl.

Now, they each had their own charms.

But this figure... these past few months... what has she been eating?

Is there any more of that good stuff? She wanted some too!

Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled as she pulled Xiao Wu aside.

Since they were acquaintances... even someone met once counts as an acquaintance!

Anyway, it's easier to talk to acquaintances.

Ning Rongrong pulled her two best friends along, whispering something while not forgetting to give Zhou Ting a warning look.

A man shouldn't get close to girls' private topics!

Ning Rongrong curiously scrutinized Xiao Wu, her eyes full of wonder.

"Sister Xiao Wu, it's been a few months. How did you develop like this? You're almost the same as Zhuqing!"

Hearing this, Xiao Wu gave a bitter smile. Although she had envied Zhu Zhuqing before, she really didn't want this kind of change!

And things weren't at all what Ning Rongrong was thinking!

"Rongrong, I'm afraid things are a bit different from what you imagine. Rather than development, it's more like... swelling!"

This was a situation Ning Rongrong had never considered. With a flash of inspiration, she pointed at Zhou Ting in shock.

"You beast—"

The three of them were dumbfounded, then... Zhou Ting guessed a bit, his face a mix of laughter and tears.

Zhu Zhuqing let out a "pfft" and a laugh, quickly pulling back the furious Ning Rongrong.

"It's not what you think!"

Xiao Wu, however, deeply sympathized and looked at Zhou Ting with deep-seated hatred, accusing him.

"Yes, it's all because of this beast!"

Not just saying it, she also gave Zhou Ting a sharp glare.

Looking at the two girls with completely different reactions, Ning Rongrong didn't know who to believe for a moment.

As for Zhou Ting, after more than a month together, he had long become immune to Xiao Wu, who felt uncomfortable if she didn't pick on him for a day.

It couldn't be helped; who told him to be in the wrong in the first place!

Wait, it wasn't exactly being in the wrong, just the normal... guilt after taking advantage of someone!

Forget it, a good man doesn't fight with women!

"Ahem... you guys chat, I'm going back to tidy up the dormitory."

Seeing Zhou Ting leave, the three girls became even more "unrestrained."

A strong look of gossip sparkled in Ning Rongrong's eyes.

"Sister Xiao Wu, tell me the details!"

Tell the details? That her body had been seen entirely? Was that something she could say?

Even Zhu Zhuqing, who had taken care of her later, didn't know about this.

She bit her rabbit teeth, her face full of anger, but she could only skip over that part.

"I was accidentally injured, and that guy made an unknown potion that helped me recover and even undergo a complete transformation, but that potion has a terrible side effect..."

Recalling the excited gaze of a certain pervert after her body changed, Xiao Wu had every reason to suspect that this guy did it on purpose.

Ning Rongrong widened her eyes, staring fixedly... and even involuntarily wiped the corner of the mouth.

"I want this side effect..."

Xiao Wu helplessly pressed her forehead, slapped Ning Rongrong awake, and said:

"Stop daydreaming. Didn't I tell you? This is swelling..."

"There's a strange power in the potion that condensed in... and then it became like this. This power is extremely difficult to digest. If you want to return to normal, don't even think about it for at least eight or ten years!"

Speaking of this, Xiao Wu was extremely depressed!

Before, she envied those who were well-endowed, but now that she actually was, she couldn't adapt. She couldn't even maintain her balance while walking. In short, it was inconvenient in every way!

These words were probably the common sentiment of "wealthy" women everywhere.

However, the not-so-wealthy Ning Rongrong was the one who was depressed.

She really wanted this side effect!

Damn this competitive spirit!

...In the library, Zhou Ting couldn't help but stand up, looking at Ning Rongrong with eyes full of shock.

"You mean... Xue Beng is back!"

Isn't this a normal occurrence? Isn't he a bit over-shocked?

Ning Rongrong was puzzled but still seriously explained the situation.

"Yes, he returned over a month ago, and he's already been titled a Prince by his brother!"

"Hiss!"

The teachers and students in the library were all startled, and an administrator arrived instantly, his face looking very displeased.

"Excuse me, student..."

Because he was too shocked, Zhou Ting didn't notice him at all, pulling Ning Rongrong and running outside.

"Something big is going to happen!"

The administrator's raised hand had nowhere to go; now he was the embarrassed one!

Ning Rongrong was pulled out in a daze; she couldn't understand.

"Hey, where are we going?"

Zhou Ting stopped in his tracks.

Indeed, where could they go?

Who would believe that Xue Beng, a Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, would turn into a monster, something the continent had never seen... Thinking of this, a person immediately came to Zhou Ting's mind.

He was wrong; there had been such a case on the continent!

That person was... Tang Chen, the Slaughter King of Slaughter City.

He found the Legacy of the Asura God in Slaughter City but was plotted against by the Rakshasa God during the divine trial and was parasitized by the Nine Headed Bloody Crimson Bat King.

Xue Beng and the others' situation was so similar to Tang Chen's!

"Never mind, let's go find your father first!"

Zhou Ting's serious attitude made Ning Rongrong realize that things must be very grave, so she readily agreed.

"Good, the situation in Heaven Dou City was special before, so my father is still staying at the Heaven Dou City villa. Follow me!"

With the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School leading the way, in less than half an hour, Zhou Ting arrived at the Ning family villa near the Imperial City, a massive residence no smaller than Prince Xue Xing's.

"Father!"

Seeing his daughter, Ning Fengzhi was first delighted, then his brow furrowed.

Knowing him so well, Ning Rongrong said righteously:

"It's not that I wanted to come back. Look... it's this guy who insisted on seeing you immediately!"

"Oh?!!"

Ning Fengzhi set aside his thoughts of scolding his little girl for slacking off and looked at Zhou Ting... his expression wasn't right!

"Nephew, what has happened?"Chapter 90: Finding Someone

Chapter 90: Finding Someone

Zhou Ting recounted the memories he saw in Er Ming's mind. Of course, he couldn't tell the truth about the source of the information.

Zhou Ting said that he reached Level 30 and went to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain his third spirit ring, where he accidentally witnessed that battle!

And all of this was true; he did go to obtain a spirit ring after reaching Level 30, and he did obtain a spirit ring.

Moreover, he truly saw eleven humanoid monsters emerge from the poisonous mist with his own eyes... through Er Ming's eyes.

Zhou Ting carefully explained his conjectures, omitting the beginning and end.

Ning Fengzhi's index finger gently tapped the table, his brows slightly furrowed, his expression solemn and focused, and the atmosphere was extremely heavy.

Ning Rongrong's small mouth was slightly agape as she looked at Zhou Ting in disbelief, murmuring to herself.

"Can such an outrageous thing really exist in this world?"

Zhou Ting had to remind her.

"Do you remember the two people confronting each other in the sky the day before we went in?"

Ning Rongrong's gossipy nature flared up. After that day, she had asked many people, but they all gave her the same answer: This is not something you should know right now!

Ning Rongrong didn't know, but Ning Fengzhi was different; he knew both of those people and understood them quite well!

After all, they were two invincible Spirit Master powerhouses, the absolute pinnacle of the world.

"Are you talking about Tang Chen? Are their situations similar to Tang Chen's?"

Zhou Ting nodded, then shook his head.

"I'm not sure if it is, but since Tang Chen existed before, such changes in them are not surprising!"

Ning Fengzhi nodded, agreeing with this statement.

However... Xue Beng's status was special. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had an alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire, it couldn't directly interfere in imperial affairs!

Zhou Ting recalled the scene he saw in Er Ming's memory, and his heart stirred.

Since Xue Beng returned to Heaven Dou City, what about... Dai Mubai?

"Uncle Ning, do you know Dai Mubai?"

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, as one of the Upper Three Sects, collected intelligence on various forces across the continent.

The name Dai Mubai did ring a bell for him.

"He's the Star Luo Empire's Third Prince, right?"

But that was the extent of it. After all, he wasn't Dai Weisi, the universally recognized Crown Prince candidate, and Dai Mubai was just a recognized failure.

If he hadn't run away from home, Ning Fengzhi probably wouldn't have even remembered him.

"In the Immortal Herb Garden, he was also one of the eleven who remained!"

Ning Fengzhi's heart stirred. With a wave of his hand, an expressionless middle-aged man appeared beside him.

"Go, with the fastest speed, bring me the latest information on Dai Mubai, the Star Luo Empire's Third Prince!"

"Yes!"

The matter was too big, too strange, and the three of them were speechless.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the middle-aged man reappeared, holding the latest intelligence transmitted from the Star Luo Empire using a spirit tool.

"Sect Master, Dai Mubai emerged from the Star Dou Great Forest a month ago, heading straight for the Star Luo Empire's capital, and is currently within the imperial palace!"

Abnormal!

Ning Fengzhi felt that something was very wrong and issued another command.

"Find all his past intelligence!"

"Yes."

This time, the speed was even faster. In less than three minutes, the middle-aged man returned with the intelligence.

Ning Fengzhi snatched the intelligence, reading from his birth until now, not missing a single detail.

When he reached the last few pages, he gave Zhou Ting a strange look, with surprise, suspicion, and a hint of... admiration!

He praised in his heart: Good lad, still a man of passion. When you fancy someone, you act decisively, without any hesitation.

However, admiration is admiration, but his precious daughter... don't even think about it!

After reading Dai Mubai's life story, he understood him quite well.

Judging from Dai Mubai's escape from the Star Luo Empire at the age of twelve, he wouldn't have returned unless he had sufficient assurance.

And he knew the effects of the Immortal Herb; it couldn't give him... at least, not yet, such great confidence. Not to mention, the Immortal Herbs were all snatched by the first group of people.

Therefore, a major change must have occurred to Dai Mubai, and what Zhou Ting said was perfectly reasonable.

Eleven humanoid monsters integrated into the Spirit Master's world?

Ning Fengzhi felt a faint headache, and the calm composure of someone in control was no longer on his face.

"Lad, I actually hope you're just purely seeking revenge on Dai Mubai!"

Zhou Ting was helpless.

"That's what I think too."

Ning Fengzhi admired him in his heart, followed by a wave of regret: He's too fickle, not a good match!

If Zhou Ting knew, he would surely retort: Don't look at yourself first, bidding for Catgirls, you old pervert!

"It's a time of trouble. Spirit Hall just released an announcement that the Advanced Soul Master Tournament, held every five years, is about to begin! Now, such a strange thing has happened, and also..."

He thought of Tang Chen, who had disappeared for many years but suddenly reappeared, and his strange state.

Also, Qian Daoliu, the ruthless and overbearing Grand Elder of Judgment who had not left Spirit Hall for a long time, had also appeared.

Ning Fengzhi keenly sensed the problem; beneath the calm surface of the continent, undercurrents were surging.

The current situation was complex, making him deeply worried.

Ning Rongrong, seeing them silent, added a remark.

"Oh, and the Spirit Hall announcement also said that besides the originally decided three Spirit Bone rewards, the Supreme Pontiff specially added an Immortal Herb!"

"What... an Immortal Herb?"

Ning Rongrong's expression was strange.

"Yes, it's the Yearning Heartbroken Red, known as the King of Immortal Herbs!"

Zhou Ting just thought: Bibi Dong... has gone mad!

Since she couldn't use it herself, she used it to stir up the nerves of the entire continent.

With the conclusion of this Immortal Herb trip, news about the Immortal Herbs spread throughout the continent, causing an unparalleled sensation.

Almost all Spirit Masters knew about the miraculous properties of Immortal Herbs. As long as one was a Spirit Master, who wouldn't long for an Immortal Herb to improve their Aptitude and increase their spirit power!

But outside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Immortal Herbs were exceedingly rare.

As for those who had them, they either ate them immediately or hid them even deeper.

At this moment, Bibi Dong actually released an Immortal Herb, and it was the Yearning Heartbroken Red, known as the King of Immortal Herbs.

It could bring the dead back to life, regrow flesh on white bones, and cause a complete transformation.

As for the conditions for picking it, those were mere trifles, not worth mentioning!

Little did they know, something even Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong couldn't achieve, how difficult it would be to truly pick it!

True love is hard to find!

..."...Mr. Zhou, please come in. Your Majesty is waiting for you in the back garden!"

Nodding slightly, Zhou Ting put away the token in his hand and strode into the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

Six years ago, the Prince's token Xue Qinghe gave him had expired. Last time, he gave him a new one. Although it couldn't grant direct entry into the palace, it allowed unobstructed communication. As for whether he would be seen, that depended on Xue Qinghe's mood.

"It seems his mood is good today!"

Xue Qinghe stared at Zhou Ting's eyes expressionlessly, without saying a word.

His reaction was a bit off. Zhou Ting uncomfortably checked himself; there was nothing wrong with his clothes!

"Oh, a rare guest. I thought someone had run away and dared not return!"

Being sarcastic right at the meeting didn't fit Xue Qinghe's Heart-Nature, but who could blame him for being genuinely unhappy.

Alright, Zhou Ting thought wrong. When someone is angry... the summons are also fast!

Actually, it wasn't surprising that Xue Qinghe was angry.

Zhou Ting was the first talent he recruited... Although Zhou Ting took more than five years to arrive, it didn't hinder his special status.

However, Zhou Ting went to the Star Dou Great Forest and then lost contact, and he remained out of contact for two months, which was too outrageous!

Zhou Ting, however, didn't think so. After all, they weren't in a subordinate relationship, but a cooperative one.

However, one shouldn't provoke an angry woman!

"That's my fault. I missed home, so I went back to visit. Later, I was almost Level 30 again, so I simply made another trip to the Star Dou Great Forest..."