Douluo: Peerless Black Tortoise Moon God

Chapter 234 Xu Tianxi: Her Highness the Princess is a little older than me; I cannot accept the title of her elder brother.
The journey to the far north came to an end with the Snow Emperor's transformation into human form and emergence from the mountains.

Riyue and her group of four, along with the newly joined mature-stage Snow Empress and three large ice sculptures, strolled leisurely toward the human settlement area.

Behind them was a group of soul beasts seeing them off, with Little White crying the loudest.

"Mother, please take good care of yourself while you're out there. Your son will be waiting in the far north for that Ice and Snow Maiden Soul Master to walk right into my trap. Once I've captured and trained her, I'll come back to find you. Please wait for your son..."

The language, so characteristic of the bear tribe, left Xue Di speechless. She could only wave her hand behind her, urging Xu Tianxi and the others to hurry up.

Xu Tianxi's life philosophy has always been to put pressure on others rather than on himself.

So he directly pulled out some technical stuff and used it to urge Xue Di to study harder.

"This is a flying soul tool. Once you learn to use it, you can do so very quickly; but let me ask you beforehand, do you think your new body can withstand its pressure?"

Xue Di grabbed the level-six flying soul tool, instantly filled it with soul power, and refined it, her face showing no small amount of pride.

"Although I am a Soul Emperor, my physical body and blood are still comparable to those of a Title Douluo among you humans."

She pointed to the unconscious Feng Aotian inside the ice sculpture and said directly, "He's at least no weaker than him."

"Slap~ slap~ slap~!"

Xu Tianxi clapped and praised Xue Di without hesitation, showing full respect for Xue Di's strength, though a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes.

This was the first young master he had encountered since his debut who was stronger than him and completely suppressed him.

Xue Di seemed to have caught Xu Tianxi's change in expression, and a smile, not quite a smile, appeared on her lips:

"You seem to really enjoy fighting. How about I have a match with you?"

Xu Tianxi shook his head decisively: "Senior's cultivation is extraordinary and his skills are beyond compare. I am ashamed to admit that I am inferior and do not wish to humiliate myself."

The next moment, he changed the subject and said seriously, "However, if you are willing to condescend to teach me, that would be very good. I have long admired your concept of the unity of man and nature."

"I've heard that you possess three unique skills that are renowned throughout the world. One of my friends happens to be a sword-wielding madman. You could go and challenge him to a duel."

Lao Ji, it's decided, you're the one! Come with me and investigate thoroughly for everyone. When we get back, we'll put pressure on everyone. I'm sure you'll be overjoyed.

Upon hearing this, Xue Di frowned, a hint of interest rising in her eyes. "Teaching you is a small matter, but a Soul Master whom you can call a friend, this person is not weak?"

For some time before, unless Xu Tianxi called out to her, she had been in a semi-secluded state, ignoring the outside world and not wanting to care about the hateful human world.

“If it weren’t for his extraordinary opportunities and exceptional talent, I might not be able to surpass him. His obsession with swords is astonishing,” Xu Tianxi said decisively.

"That looks good."

Xue Di nodded slightly, then glanced at the three ice sculptures and asked, "What are you going to do with these three people? Take them back and lock them up, or do you have some other plans?"

"The ice that Atai condensed has put their vital signs in a near-frozen state. Title Douluos are fine, but if the two girls are not unsealed, they will lose consciousness in less than an hour, and then their physical bodies will wither and decay, beyond even the help of a god."

"Take them back and lock them up...wouldn't that just lead us back to square one after all that trouble?"

Xu Tianxi's eyelids twitched as he looked at the three of them. They had just sent the Shrek group away, and now they were throwing these three in to fill the vacancies? This joke was too lame.

The Heavenly Soul Empire will probably go crazy when they find out. They might even bring their own people to cause trouble. This group is much more capable and powerful than the Shrek Academy's bunch of trash.

After taking out a map and looking at it, Xu Tianxi pointed to the landmark of "Dragon City" and said:

"Going south from the far north, we'll reach Dragon City, the largest city in the northern region of the Heavenly Soul Empire. Let's take them to the Dragon City Lord's Mansion."

"I'm fairly familiar with these two. I'll take this opportunity to investigate the lifestyle of the nobles of the Heavenly Soul Empire and, incidentally, collect some kickbacks."

Bringing it back to Mingdu is too much trouble, so let's send it away quickly. We still need to go to Hanhai City to set sail.

"Oh, okay."

The Snow Emperor placed down three ice sculptures, slightly raised her palm, and absorbed the pure cold air from the ice sculptures to thaw the three people.

A moment later, Xue Di's aura intensified, and Feng Aotian, Vina, and Mu Xue broke free from the ice, about to fall to the ground.

Xu Tianxi used his water-attribute soul power to support the three people and help them recover their physical condition, his eyes filled with an inscrutable expression.

Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that these individuals suffered undeserved misfortunes partly due to their own actions; every action has its consequences.

Thinking of the powerful figures from the Body Sect and the Heavenly Soul Empire, Xu Tianxi recalled a major matter, looked at the Snow Emperor, and asked:
"There may not be many people in this world who know what you look like, but there are still some. Do you want to cover your face?"

"There are too few Ice and Snow Maiden Soul Masters. Who knows, some greedy fool might try to take advantage of this and dream of obtaining a 700,000-year Soul Ring and Soul Bone."

"Ha, those delusional fools will never have that chance."

The Snow Emperor's lips curled into a mocking sneer, the gentle snowflakes forming a thin veil on her cheeks.

Seeing this, Xu Tianxi breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to focus on saving the person.

Thankfully, he's just a stubborn tsundere, not as brainless as your son, otherwise I might consider sending you back to the far north.

A moment later, Feng Aotian was the first to wake up. He noticed that the bloodstains on his body had disappeared and his injuries were no longer terrifying. He couldn't help but think that he was hallucinating. Touching his face, he asked in doubt, "Am I in heaven?"

A calm voice came from the side, devoid of any emotion.

"You're not dead, but you need to pay for your life-saving treatment and diagnosis. I'll give you a discount because we're acquaintances, six million gold soul coins."

Feng Aotian suddenly turned his head and saw a tall man in a gold and silver civil and military robe standing not far away. He had broad shoulders and a deep and imposing aura. On the half of his face that was exposed, one could see that his nose was high and straight, and his eyes were as calm as an ancient well. He was handsome and refined.

He and Meng Hongchen were working together to absorb the cold energy from Vina and Muxue's bodies; this was a method of saving lives that Xue Di had just taught them.

This is... the Moon Marquis of the Sun Moon Empire? Was it him who saved me, Princess, and Miss Muxue?
Ye Yulin, standing to the side, snorted, interrupting Feng Aotian's thoughts.

"I didn't expect to meet you again so soon. Feng Aotian, right? You guys are quite bold, daring to provoke even a powerful beast like the Titan Snow Demon King. No wonder you dare to challenge me in the Sun and Moon Sect."

"Ye Yulin? You're here too? No wonder you were able to save us..." The familiar voice brought Feng Aotian back to his senses. He remembered the main force of the Sun Moon Empire at the negotiating table, and a look of realization appeared on his face.

Although both he and his opponent were level 93 Title Douluo, the opponent, as one of the top three Soul Masters of the Sun Moon Empire, was undoubtedly far stronger than himself.

"That's right, you owe our Sun Moon Empire a huge favor this time. How do you plan to repay it? Don't really think that six million gold soul coins can get rid of us."

Ye Yulin crossed her arms, a smug smile on her face, with an arrogant expression that said, "Let's see how smug you are this time."

With his strength plummeting to rock bottom, and probably unable to even defeat Meng Hongchen, Feng Aotian could only lower his head and let his opponent unleash his power, sighing with a gloomy expression:
"I have no way to express my gratitude for saving my life. If you ever need anything in the future, as long as it's not treason, I will let you use me once."

With two important figures still in the enemy's hands, even if they really wanted him to go back and become an undercover agent, he would have no choice but to accept it for now.

"Hmph, that makes more sense." Ye Yulin raised an eyebrow, feeling satisfied.

Xu Tianxi's intervention was quite effective. In a short while, Vina and Muxue woke up with a soft moan.

Both women asked the same question, "Have we entered heaven?" They were then calmly reminded by the person in front of them that they were still alive, but they needed to pay for life-saving treatment and medical expenses.

Vina struggled to open her blurry eyes, and Xu Tianxi and Meng Hongchen's faces slowly came into view. She exclaimed in surprise, "Lord Yue, Miss Meng, is it you?"

"Yes, that's us."

Xu Tianxi nodded calmly and stated his requirements with practiced ease, his voice sounding very familiar.

"Considering we're acquaintances, I'll give you two six million gold soul coins each, and we'll call it even. We'll also send you to the nearest Dragon City, how about that?"

Vina blinked her gradually brightening eyes, wondering if she had misheard.

They rescued the three of them from the clutches of the Titan Snow Demon King, saved their lives, and even delivered them to Dragon City, all they asked for were these gold soul coins?

Has the other party been playing the good guy for too long and lost the ability to extort or kidnap?

Seeing that the other party did not respond, Xu Tianxi lowered his eyebrows and said in a low voice, "The Tianhun Empire's national strength is second only to the Xingluo Empire. Can't you even come up with this little bit of gold soul coins? We went to great lengths to save you."

Beneath the distant cedar trees, Xue Di, standing shoulder to shoulder with Kong Deming, raised her eyebrows slightly, her expression behind the thin veil shifting strangely for a moment.

Convincing myself and Atai's group took a lot of effort. It wasn't easy to appease Xiaobai and the others and give them bad advice.

Once she regained consciousness, Vina and Muxue exchanged glances, then looked at Ye Yulin and the two people under the snow pine in the distance, before chuckling at Xu Tianxi and the other woman: "Yes, of course."

She and Mu Xue helped each other to their feet, bowed to Ye Yulin in gratitude, and said sincerely, "We are deeply grateful for the help you and the others have given us this time."

Ye Yulin waved his hand dismissively, saying, "Don't thank me, thank your junior brother. He contributed the most this time; I was just an afterthought."

The benefit he gained from this trip was seeing the people of the Heavenly Soul Empire suffer misfortune, which gave him a sense of satisfaction.

Upon hearing this, the two women and Feng Aotian turned their gazes to Xu Tianxi, overwhelmed with a mix of emotions, a warm feeling of gratitude welling up in their hearts.

Yes, how could those vicious guys from the Sun and Moon Empire suddenly have a change of heart and fight against the ferocious beasts of the far north? Only if this person were present could it be possible.

What a kind person! What an incredibly kind person!

Xu Tianxi smiled faintly and said, "Princess, don't forget what you promised me. The matter hasn't been done yet, and I can't just watch you die."

Is he really willing to face a terrifying being like the ferocious beasts of the far north just because of a promise he made?

Upon hearing this, Vina fell silent, lowered her head, performed a solemn courtly curtsy, and said softly:

“Vina has remembered what Yuehou said. If Yuehou does not abandon me, I am willing to treat Yuehou as my brother for the rest of my life and never betray him.”

I saved your life and now you want to call me brother? You're just like Ning Tian, ​​taking everything and then trying to take the pot too!

Xu Tianxi frowned and shook his head, saying, "There's no need. I didn't save you for that reason."

After saying that, he said in a serious tone, "In addition, I have seen your bone age. The princess is a little older than me. I am not worthy of being called her elder brother."

Vina's cheeks flushed instantly, and she said in a soft voice, "This is because Vina didn't think it through; she didn't even know the age of the Marquis of Yue."

He's younger than me? But why does he look so mature? That can't be right...

Meng Hongchen pouted and said, "Don't pretend to be innocent after getting a good deal. Hurry up and pay the money to go to Dragon City. We have our own things to do."

Feng Aotian quickly stepped forward and agreed, taking out a Gold Soul Card of Prince Xueyu.

"There are twenty million gold soul coins here..."

……

Northern Region of the Heavenly Soul Empire, Dragon City Lord's Mansion.

The northern region is notoriously cold and harsh, but the Dragon City Lord's mansion is warm and cozy. The earth dragons transmit warmth through the coal, and the Dragon City Lord sits high in the hall, admiring the skillful dance of the northern region girls.

He would sometimes drink with the distinguished guests beside him, and at other times his gaze would linger on the exposed waistlines, hips and legs of the girls.

Suddenly, three figures descended from the sky. Vina led the way, while Feng Aotian's nine rings rose simultaneously. Vina glanced at the hall filled with singing and dancing, recalling the frozen corpses she had seen outside, and coldly rebuked:

"Lord Jiang, you seem to be living a very leisurely life. Do you still remember the imperial decree that granted you permission to govern the people?"

"Clang~!"

The Dragon City Lord's wine cup fell to the ground, his face filled with fear.

What's going on? His superiors didn't tell him that there would be a surprise inspection today, with people barging in without even giving him a heads-up.

Outside the city lord's mansion, Xu Tianxi and his group of five took in the scene of "the princess leading her people and divine soldiers to descend from the sky and angrily rebuking the incompetent parasites, while the city lord's mansion hastily provided disaster relief," and smiles gradually appeared on their faces.

"Let's go to Hanhai City."

(End of this chapter)