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

Chapter 543 The Heartbreaking Red of Longing, Hypnotizing Little Dance? (2)

Night had fallen, and the clearing in the woods was deep in darkness.

The group then chatted for a long time about "love-sick red" and "hypnosis".

Dai Chengfeng explained the principles of hypnosis simply—in a simplified way that the world could understand.

Once Dai Chengfeng felt he had said everything he needed to say, he got up to take his leave, and returned to their camp tent not far away with Qiu'er, who had been quietly listening with thoughtful glints in her golden eyes.

As soon as Dai Chengfeng's figure disappeared behind the trees, Da Ming and Er Ming, who had been suppressing their emotions, immediately became restless.

"Sister Xiaowu! We absolutely cannot agree to him!"

Erming was the first to growl out, "Hypnosis, psychological suggestion! It sounds creepy!"

"What if... what if he does something to control your mind? That would be worse than killing you!"

It thinks directly, believing that any means that touch the soul or emotions are fraught with unpredictable dangers.

Xiao Wu turned around and looked at the two enormous figures who were worried about her. Her heart warmed, but the flame of her desire for freedom was not extinguished.

“Sister Xiaowu, Erming’s concerns are not without merit.” Daming nodded as well.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu looked at Da Ming and Er Ming and said, "Don't worry."

"Actually, I don't think... Dai Chengfeng is lying to us."

"If he wanted to harm me, he had many opportunities before. There was no need for him to bring out such a precious herb and propose such a... complicated method."

The massive bull head of the Ming Dynasty slowly lowered, staring at Xiao Wu: "I don't completely doubt his sincerity; perhaps he truly has no ill intentions at this moment."

"But one should always be wary of others."

"Such methods involving the spiritual level are too risky."

"He said the suggestion was temporary, but how long is 'temporary'? He said it could be lifted, but if he goes back on his word or something unexpected happens during the lifting process, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

"Your soul and emotions should never be gambled with!"

Xiao Wu listened to Da Ming's words and stubbornly pursed her lips.

She knew that Da Ming meant well and that what he said made sense.

However, trapped in this vast yet familiar forest, they cultivated day after day...

That kind of loneliness and longing for the outside world is something that naturally powerful soul beasts like Da Ming and Er Ming can hardly fully understand.

"Da Ming, Er Ming, I understand your concerns."

Xiao Wu raised her head, her beautiful eyes shining with determination. "But I really don't want to go on like this anymore."

"You know I naturally love excitement and new and exciting things."

"Although the Star Dou Great Forest is vast, I have explored almost every corner of it."

"I want to see the human world and experience different lives."

She paused, then continued to argue, "As for the risks... if, I mean if."

"If he dares to try anything funny, aren't you guys still there?"

"You are the overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest, aren't you afraid of your revenge?"

Xiao Wu didn't dislike Dai Chengfeng; in fact, she found him more agreeable and reliable than most human soul masters.

Therefore, she was willing to believe Dai Chengfeng.

"But Sister Xiaowu, how can matters of the heart be faked?"

Erming retorted in a muffled voice, his simple mind unable to comprehend such a complex operation, "What if... what if you actually take it for real?"

It muttered, expressing a concern that even the Ming Dynasty was somewhat hesitant to voice but didn't explicitly state.

Xiao Wu blushed slightly and glared at Er Ming reproachfully: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

"That was just hypnosis, it was fake!"

Daming watched Xiaowu silently. It understood Xiaowu and knew that once she had made up her mind about something, it would be difficult to persuade her otherwise.

Its massive head slowly rose, gazing in the direction of Dai Chengfeng's camp, a complex light flashing in its eyes. It disliked this plan, vehemently disliked it.

But on the other hand, doesn't it also wish for Xiao Wu to be happy?
Seeing Xiao Wu grow increasingly withdrawn due to being confined to the forest, it and Er Ming felt bad.

"……Ugh."

After a long silence, Da Ming let out a long sigh, breaking the stillness of the night. "Sister Xiao Wu, since you have made up your mind, no matter how much we object, we probably can't stop you."

"However, you must agree to a few conditions."

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "Da Ming, you tell us!"

"First, we must be present before he performs that so-called 'hypnosis' to ensure the process is safe."

"Second, after the immortal herb recognizes its master, you must adapt to and confirm the effectiveness of the aura concealment in front of us to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"Third, and most importantly,"

Da Ming's tone was more serious than ever before, "If he dares to use this to do anything to you in the future, or if you suffer any injustice or encounter any insurmountable danger outside, you must return to the Star Dou Great Forest immediately!"

"Furthermore, Erming and I will never let him go! We'll chase him to the ends of the earth!"

Xiao Wu was touched, knowing that Daming was doing this for her own good, so she naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Yes! I promise you! Daming, Erming, thank you!"

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Meanwhile, Dai Chengfeng and Qiu'er returned to the vicinity of the tent.

Zhu Zhuqing remained asleep in deep meditation, her breathing even.

Qiu'er finally couldn't resist, tilting her little face up and looking at Dai Chengfeng with her big golden eyes, asking in a low voice:

"Dai Chengfeng, what you just told Sister Xiaowu about... that hypnosis, is it real?"

"Is it really just a temporary 'love' to fool that flower?"

Looking at Qiu'er's inquisitive eyes, Dai Chengfeng chuckled and reached out to gently tap her smooth forehead.

A soft "thump" sounded.

"Ouch!" Qiu'er covered her forehead and pouted.

"Little girl, what are you thinking about?"

Dai Chengfeng laughed irritably, "Do I look like the kind of person who would take advantage of someone's vulnerability and use such despicable means to deceive a girl's feelings?"

Qiu'er rubbed her forehead, which didn't hurt, stared intently into Dai Chengfeng's eyes for a few seconds, and then decisively shook her head:

"Not like."

"Although you can be a bit mischievous and calculating at times, you wouldn't stoop to doing something like this."

"That's it."

Dai Chengfeng spoke calmly, his gaze fixed on the direction where Xiao Wu and the others were, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Dai Chengfeng did hope that Xiaowu would leave with him.

However, when it came to hypnosis, Dai Chengfeng was genuinely and absolutely had no other intentions.

He just wanted Xiaowu to stay by his side so he could work on her mindset.

After all, that was a sacrifice. Even if she saw Qiu'er's condition, she would never agree to sacrifice herself for Dai Chengfeng just because he made a few casual promises.

Thinking about it, Dai Chengfeng rubbed Qiu'er's head and said, "Go and rest."

"I have to get up early tomorrow."

After saying that, Dai Chengfeng gently picked up the still sleeping Zhu Zhuqing again, adjusted her into a comfortable position, and closed his eyes.

(End of this chapter)