Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 117 Dugu Yan's Black Silk 'Operation': Warships from the Star Luo Empire! (Third Update)

In the early morning, the rising sun shines down.

On the surface of the Shengwang River, a thin mist drifted like a white veil, the distant mountains were silhouetted as if they were not there, and the nearby water was also covered with a hazy veil.

Dai Chengfeng stood alone at the bow of the passenger ship, leaning against the railing. His white robes were faintly visible in the morning mist, making him seem like a banished immortal who had mistakenly entered the mortal world.

His gaze, however, was fixed on the distant horizon, where the Tiger Might Mountains were faintly visible through the thin mist.

The scene of going there with his uncle to obtain the second soul ring vividly appeared in Dai Chengfeng's mind, as if those things had happened just yesterday.

However, time flies.

In the blink of an eye, he had been away from Wu'an City for nearly three years.

"I wonder how the people in the city are doing?"

Dai Chengfeng's eyes were unfocused as he murmured softly, "Especially Xu Feng's centurion's mother, is she doing well?"

"It should be pretty good, since I've already made all the arrangements."

"And Dujiangyan, it's been almost three years, so it must have reached a certain scale by now."

"Or perhaps, it's still under construction and in full swing?"

Da, da, da~
Just then, the crisp sound of high heels clicking on the deck came from behind Dai Chengfeng.

Dai Chengfeng turned his head upon hearing the sound.

In the thin mist, a figure in purple robes moved gracefully towards them.

Her purple hair cascaded down like a waterfall, smooth and silky. She wore a dark purple dress sprinkled with gold, and a gold belt around her waist accentuated her slender figure. The hem of her dress swayed gracefully with her steps.

What's most captivating are her long, slender legs encased in black silk stockings, with a touch of plumpness. Each step seems to leap across piano keys, blending elegance and allure, drawing the eye to her every step and stirring ripples in the heart.

Even Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but be amazed, thinking to himself: long hair suits her better...

However, Dai Chengfeng soon had some doubts.

After all, in the original novel, both Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling seemed to have short hair, so why are they both having long hair now?
On the other side, Dugu Yan keenly caught the fleeting infatuation in Dai Chengfeng's eyes, a hint of smugness flashing in her own eyes, and the corners of her mouth slightly turned up.

"Commander Zhu Fan was right after all. The girl Cheng Feng likes has long hair, long legs, black stockings, and..."

Thinking of this, Dugu Yan lowered her head slightly, looked at her chest, and a look of frustration appeared on her face.

'But what's going on here?!'

At this moment, Dai Chengfeng looked at Dugu Yan, who suddenly lowered her head and stared at the 'ground' with a somewhat dejected expression, and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

So, out of curiosity, he asked.

"Yan'er, you're up so early, why don't you rest a little longer?"

"And what else are you looking at?"

Hearing Dai Chengfeng's question, Dugu Yan snapped out of her reverie, her small, fair hand clenching into a fist. "It's alright, I'm still young. There's a chance I'll grow bigger here!"

Thinking this, she walked to Dai Chengfeng's side, placed her hands on the edge of the boat, slightly raised her chin, and revealed a playful look.

"I didn't see anything special, but what about you?"

"Why aren't you resting in the cabin? What are you looking at here for?"

Seeing that Dugu Yan was unwilling to say more, Dai Chengfeng did not press her for details.

Looking at the Tiger Might Mountains in the distance, he thought, "We should be able to reach Wu'an City tonight."

"These places around me are so familiar. Seeing them reminds me of the past, and I can't help but feel a bit emotional."

"I understand the feeling of being apprehensive as one gets closer to home."

Dugu Yan nodded thoughtfully, then lightly poked Dai Chengfeng's arm with her slender, white fingers painted with purple nail polish, and teased with a smile:
"I just didn't expect you, Chengfeng, to have such sentimental moments~"

"I always thought you were the kind of person who could remain calm and composed no matter what, and didn't have many emotional fluctuations."

"I'm not a machine, I'm a human being too, okay?"

Dai Chengfeng responded with a smile.

A river breeze swept across the bow of the boat, making his clothes rustle and bringing a slight chill.

Dugu Yan stopped speaking, her fingertips twirling around the ends of her hair, the purple hairpin in her hair swaying gently with her movements.

After a while, she spoke again, "It's so boring being cooped up in the cabin all this time. Chatting with you is much more fun." Then, changing the subject, she tapped the deck with the tip of her shoe, "Dai Chengfeng, I heard from Commander Zhu Fan that you're great and have brought many changes to Wu'an City?"

"Could you tell me about it?"

Upon hearing this, Dai Chengfeng smiled and shook his head, "Uncle is talking nonsense. I am nothing special, just an insignificant person compared to the vast majority of others."

"But since you want to hear it, I can tell you about it..."

Dai Chengfeng slowly began to speak.

He spoke of his initial anticipation upon arriving in Wu'an City, the shocking invasion by the Heavenly Dou Empire, and the life-or-death battle with Xu Feng and others...

Until his final departure, and leaving behind the order to build the Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

Dugu Yan's eyes shone like stars. She would admire and be nervous as Dai Chengfeng narrated, especially when she heard that Xu Feng had died in battle and his mother asked if her son was brave. Her eyes reddened slightly and she couldn't help but gently wipe away her tears with her sleeve.

"Xu Feng and his mother both love their country so much..."

"Yes!"

Dai Chengfeng nodded vigorously and sighed softly, "Therefore, I cannot let them down!"

Dai Chengfeng gazed at the river and said nothing more.

At this moment, Dugu Yan looked at Dai Chengfeng, who seemed somewhat downcast, and pursed her lips.

After hesitating for a moment, she gently placed her small hand on his large hand and comforted him, "Chengfeng, you've already done a great job."

"I never imagined that you would do so many amazing things at such a young age."

Dugu Yan lowered her head, lightly kicking the plank of the boat at her feet, her hair brushing against her flushed cheeks. "If it were me, I'm afraid I would have been completely helpless in the face of the overwhelming force of the Heavenly Dou Empire's army, a situation where defeat was inevitable."

Looking at Dugu Yan comforting him, Dai Chengfeng felt a warmth in his heart. "I'm just a little more determined than others."

The two continued their conversation in hushed tones.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and the sun slowly moved behind the clouds.

The sun was high in the sky, and the midday sun pierced through the clouds, dispelling the thin mist and shining on the river surface, making it sparkle.

Looking at Dai Chengfeng, who was speaking eloquently and dazzlingly in the sunlight, Dugu Yan suddenly sighed softly for no apparent reason and remarked:
"Even though you're several years younger than me, when I'm with you, I always feel like I'm the naive little girl..."

Dai Chengfeng smiled but did not offer any explanation.

After all, he was a time traveler, and he was already twenty years old before he traveled.

Moreover, after years of dedicated training, he now looks exactly like a teenager, both in height and appearance.

Coupled with his soul, how could he possibly be like a child?
Unless his bone age is checked, no one can tell his true age.

Just as Dugu Yan was about to speak again.

boom--!
Suddenly, accompanied by a collision sound, the passenger ship shook violently.

"Yeah~"

Dugu Yan lost her balance and almost fell, but luckily Dai Chengfeng caught her slender waist.

However, Dai Chengfeng did not pay much attention to Dugu Yan's soft and fragrant body.

Instead, they looked up.

In the distance, countless stone pillars emerged from the river, standing abruptly in the turbid water.

The riverbank was a complete mess.

Countless pieces of timber were carelessly discarded on the mudflats, some of which had been soaked in the river for a long time and were rotten beyond recognition, resembling the remnants left behind after a construction site was hastily evacuated.

opposite.

A warship flying the White Tiger flag of the Star Luo Empire is cutting through the waves and approaching at high speed.

"What's going on here?"

As Dai Chengfeng looked around at everything and the rapidly approaching Star Luo Empire warship, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

However, as his gaze swept quickly across the surrounding landscape, a shadow of gloom flashed in his eyes.

This place was extremely familiar to him!

(End of this chapter)