Douluo 2: This Dragon God has too much martial virtue

Chapter 560 You're so good at working!
Before leaving, the God of Destruction condensed a ball of golden-green gel-like substance in his palm and inserted it into the wound on Wang Dong's chest.

“Leave her in the lower realm.” The God of Destruction gestured to the God of Slaughter and the others to first escort Tang San’s other half of his soul back to the God Realm, and explained before Mu Xing could protest, “Leaving her here will be more useful to you. Besides…” He paused, “If she sees that rabbit now, the scene won’t be very pleasant.”

"What does that have to do with me? This is the problem you need to solve. If you had acted sooner, she might have been able to pay her respects to Rabbit's remains." For the first time, Mu Xing stared at her father with a scrutinizing gaze, and the more she looked, the more she felt that beneath that boyish exterior lay the true nature of Old Deng.

To be honest, she didn't hate Xiao Wu to the point of wanting to kill her herself; the rabbit wasn't worth her intense hatred. Her only desire was to kill it quickly and be done with it, regardless of who did it, as long as the rabbit was dead.

"Why do you think she can help me? Wasn't she and Tang San fighting each other for her own sake?" This idiot who even cares about how many days off she gets after death, can she really help her instead of just being a phantom god in the civil war?

"What exactly did you say to her?" Mu Xing had already realized something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out the God of Destruction's true intentions.

"It's nothing." The God of Destruction glanced casually at the black dragon beside Mu Xing and changed the subject with an air of nonchalance.

"This is your mother's wish. For the sake of the new toy, don't fuss over such a small matter." Before Mu Xing could retort, his figure vanished without a trace. This was indeed true; after all, it wasn't appropriate for them to harm Xiao Wu and the unborn child in front of Wang Dong.

Since Wang Dong has already joined the Destruction Faction, it's better not to be too harsh on her directly. Letting her continue to stay in the lower realm is actually better.

Is this a trivial matter? After the gods left, a sudden blizzard arose. Mu Xing stared at Wang Dong lying in the snow with some frustration. She suddenly turned to look at the black dragon, who looked bewildered but instinctively wanted to stay out of it.

"Do you know something?" Mu Xing looked him over suspiciously. "You two have been in contact behind my back?"

"Absolutely not! Except for that time he provided the coordinates for Dragon Valley, which you also know about."

"Besides the coordinates, what else did he say? Hmm?"

“…He said you love yourself more.” Di Tian avoided her gaze and looked slightly to the side, his expression seemingly guilty but actually not thinking he had done anything wrong.

Damn it! Mu Xing immediately realized there must be another sentence before that. Her brain went blank for a moment. Could it be that Old Deng had said the same thing to Wang Dong? The problem was that Di Tian might not take it seriously, but that idiot Wang Dong would definitely believe it without a doubt.

"Are all of you politicians this corrupt?" After noticing that Mu Xing could remain silent without changing his expression, Electrox, who had been watching the whole thing, finally couldn't help but chime in with his criticism. After all, he had been fooled by such rhetoric before.

"What a pity. Judging from the current situation, if you had shown up earlier, he would have said the same thing to you." Mu Xing calmed down and thought about it. He quickly realized that the God of Destruction had definitely not said anything like "she likes you" to Wang Dong. If he had, Wang Dong's attitude towards her would not be just like this. After all, this simpleton's trust in the God of Destruction far exceeded the level of obedience that Tang Xiaoqi had towards Tang San.

"But it's okay, I can tell you this anytime you want." With that thought, Mu Xing felt much more at ease.

"Save your nonsense, I'm not believing women's lies anymore," Electrox sneered. "Save your lies for those who want to hear them!"

"I'm not lying. Being insincere might be dangerous, but being too honest is absolutely fatal, something you must know all too well." She only occasionally concealed parts of the truth; how the other person interpreted it was up to them.

Electrolux responded with silence. It wasn't that he was bad at debating; he was just better at humiliating himself in areas outside his expertise.

But the wicked cat with more milk than cows won't let him off the hook, because he's almost always the one who starts the conflict.

"You mentioned before that if there were an afterlife, you didn't want to be a Child of Light again, but just an ordinary person, marrying a pure and innocent girl who loves you, having a few children, and living a peaceful life." Mu Xing calmly repeated what he had said before, then changed the subject, drawing out his words, "On one hand, you long for a woman to love you wholeheartedly, and on the other hand, you say you no longer believe in women. What a terrible man!"

"Honestly, if you have any complaints about me next time, you can just take action." Electrox's Dao Heart was nearly shattered by his words. Physical attacks were useless against male ghosts, but mental attacks were much more damaging.

"Oh dear! That's incredibly disrespectful to one's teacher." Mu Xing added deliberately, "What if you get carried away with hitting me?"

"Then my life is truly miserable. God of Light, is meeting you retribution for killing so many people?" Electrox thought to himself, "Do you even know how to write the four characters 'respect teachers and value the Way'?"

"How could that be? If there really is retribution in this world, you should be reincarnated as Tang San's son right now." Mu Xing didn't let him off the hook either.

Oh! Your little mouth looks like it's been poisoned! Electrox felt that the mental attacks he was being subjected to were getting worse with each one.

"Could she have a crush on me?" Mu Xing realized belatedly, but upon reflection, it seemed perfectly natural, a fact, and entirely reasonable...

The essence of liking someone is admiration for strength and narcissism. This kind of love can't be said to be anything other than love, because the essence of everyone's love for others comes from the extension and completion of themselves. Perhaps it's because she has too many of the qualities that Wang Dong yearns for.

"To be honest, I really don't understand what this kid likes about you." Electrox looked at the unconscious Wang Dong and decisively changed the subject.

“They probably want to repay a debt of gratitude, just like that whale,” Di Tian finally interjected. “But their barren brains can only come up with this kind of way that may not harm others, but is definitely self-serving.”

Unable to repay such a great kindness, I can only offer myself in gratitude? Are you making a vow here?
"To repay a debt of gratitude?" Mu Xing seemed amused by this idea. "Why do they think their affection for me is a favor?"

"Oh, right, speaking of whales, this was your mistake. Remember to dispose of the bodies after you kill them next time." Given that she had acquired two super artifacts in one day, even though she might have to return one in ten years, who cares! She could ignore everything unpleasant today! "Next time, for sure." Although it wasn't entirely his fault, Di Tian didn't defend himself because he had more important things to do.

"What do you mean I only get half a day off if I die?" Of course, this questioning tone wasn't directed at Mu Xing; he was aiming his spear at Ilex. It was only because Wang Dong was still unconscious that he wouldn't have escaped being hacked to pieces by Ilex even in his severely injured state, but that didn't mean he wouldn't hold a grudge.

Since the God of Destruction insists on keeping this inherently evil Tang family brat here, he can't guarantee that she can return to the God Realm intact. She might stay in the mortal realm to celebrate the anniversary that comes every four years.

“Then you’ll have to ask your queen,” Electrox sneered. “She said herself that if you were to die before you had even finished your mission, your sacrifice would be worthy of a full half-day of mourning for the entire North.”

Hey! Who's the real god of civil war right now?

Mu Xing glared at Ilex, but when faced with the probing gaze of God Tian, ​​he still managed to correct him without changing his expression: "However, the current situation is very good, and the scope of the commemoration will be expanded to the entire Douluo plane. If you mind, then I will cancel this process."

Listen to this! Is this even human language? Electrox was shocked, then realized that this traitor was not human at all!
What puzzled Electrox even more was that Di Tian actually expressed his understanding.

"If there can be a perfect ending, then if you need my life, then it is of course yours."

Having endured hundreds of thousands of years in the mortal realm, his mindset gradually shifted from "I won't die anyway" to "It's okay to die," then to "Dying is fine," and if he were to go to an extreme, it would become "I don't want to live at all." Even as the situation gradually improved over the past four thousand years, this mindset hadn't been completely reversed. Now, he's in a state where he doesn't really want to die anymore, but whether he lives or dies doesn't really matter.

"Has no one ever told you that you're really bad at hiding your true feelings?" Mu Xing chuckled. "Look, it's all written on your face."

“No, they all think I don’t show my emotions. Maybe you should think about whether I only act this way in front of you.” Di Tian seemed to be carefully choosing his words. “Now that we’ve come this far, there are many things you don’t have to face alone. I will support you without reservation. If you ask me for anything, I will do my best to help you.”

That being said, in the "Who is the cutest kitten" contest, he would cast his precious vote for the three-eyed golden shaded kitten, while the kitten with more milk and less milk would have to settle for second place.

But Electrolux interpreted these words differently—he felt that Wang Dong had unfortunately encountered an unbeatable, highly talented player.

Dude, you're aiming to become a powerful minister (or sycophant), aren't you? Didn't you see that for a moment the evil cow cat was almost coaxed into becoming an embryo? Electrox almost couldn't tell if this was flirting or a declaration of loyalty.

By the time he came to his senses, the two dragons had already gone far away. He couldn't just stand by and watch Wang Dong freeze into an icicle in the far north core area (which he wouldn't).

"Hey! Teacher, if she really intends to repay the favor after she wakes up, tell her I want the Silver Dragon King's divine core!" Mu Xing's voice came from afar, gradually disappearing into the wind and snow.

"Get lost! What do you take Wang Dong for? A turtle in a wishing well?" Electrox retorted without hesitation. He still couldn't accept that Mu Xing had already gained experience in exploiting others. He and Di Tian were the first batch of victims, and Wang Dong was just the second. His traitorous disciple always found ways to make full use of the resources around him, contributing money when he had it and labor when he didn't. He could just order Wang Dong to fight the Silver Dragon King without a second thought, without a shred of conscience.

Of course, the one who was most severely affected by this was Di Tian, ​​but judging from his current performance, his situation can be considered as voluntarily paying to work.

"No way... Howl!" Even though Electrox was a spirit, he felt a chill run down his spine. Wasn't he also working for the dragon half-voluntarily? Although they addressed each other as master and apprentice, he was essentially still doing work for the dragon!
Ignoring Electrolux's howls, Mu Xing returned to her lair with her spoils.

The matter of revenge has finally come to an end, and I can take a break for now.

As expected, the most suitable posture for dragons is still lying down... She started to feel sleepy as soon as she lay down... How long will she sleep this time? Darkness enveloped the spacious and bright dragon's nest. She pressed the blood-red Shura Sword under her claws and fell asleep peacefully, using her claws as a pillow.

Once she regains her energy, she can continue her antics, like scaring that silver dragonfish with the Asura Sword.

Meanwhile, outside the towering walls of the Northern Dragon City, a pale golden protective light curtain pulsed rhythmically like breathing, keeping out the harsh cold and dangers of the far north.

Small groups of Soul Masters gathered in front of the notice screens that could be seen everywhere in the city, discussing the latest announcements.

"Although the beast tide warning has been lifted, it's still not recommended to go out..."

"I've heard that the Frozen Forest is relatively safe, but if you go into the far north, it will be difficult for Dragon City to provide rescue if you encounter danger." A middle-aged Soul Master shook his head, a look of fear on his face.

On the busiest commercial street in Dragon City, vendors had already set out all sorts of cold-weather soul tools and adventure supplies. However, very few soul masters actually dared to venture deep into the far north, since there were now convenient alternatives like soul spirit orbs.

Soul Masters are never short of money; since the profession's inception, they have consistently been the wealthiest group on the continent. Rather than risking their lives to hunt for Soul Rings in the habitats of Soul Beasts, purchasing Soul Spirit Orbs is clearly a wiser choice. Moreover, Soul Hunting is not only fraught with danger, but also doesn't guarantee finding a Soul Beast that matches their attributes. Soul Spirit Orbs offer a better option; as long as they are willing to spend the money, they can freely choose the Soul Spirit most suitable for them.

Moreover, a hundred-year-old soul spirit can provide two compatible soul rings, a thousand-year-old soul spirit can usually grant a soul master three soul skills that match their martial soul, and a ten-thousand-year-old soul spirit can even solve the need for four soul rings. This way of solving all soul ring needs with money almost renders the traditional practice of soul hunting meaningless, especially for those pampered nobles. Who would be willing to risk their life to fight in the habitat of soul beasts?

Although some have discovered the drawbacks of Soul Spirit Orbs—using them means giving up the opportunity to pursue the optimal Soul Ring ratio—most Soul Masters don't care. After all, many Soul Masters have only a white Soul Ring as their first Soul Ring; only the core members of powerful families and top-tier forces truly achieve a perfect Soul Ring ratio. For ordinary Soul Masters, being able to exchange money for a safe way to acquire Soul Rings is already incredibly fortunate.

　Ah... I dreamt that I never have to go to work again...

　　(End of this chapter)