Douluo: Twin Origins, Suppressing the World

Chapter 179 Dream of Red Dust Rejected

"Ling Shen, are you really not going to reconsider? We can do our best to meet your needs!" Meng Hongchen still hadn't given up.

But Ling Shuang still refused.

What attracted him most about the Sun Moon Empire were the blueprints for those high-level soul tools and the Demon Tyrant Overlord in the Demon Forest.

However, if you were to sell yourself for this, it would be a huge loss.

In fact, the Sun and Moon Empire couldn't give him those two things either.

Although the Demonic Tyrant Ruler is located within the Sun Moon Empire, the Sun Moon Royal Family is likely powerless to deal with it.

The Holy Spirit Cult's headquarters are still in the Demon Forest. If the Sun and Moon Royal Family sends out a Soul Master Legion, the Holy Spirit Cult will be the first to get angry.

As for the design blueprints for high-level soul tools, Ling Shuang doesn't have much of an obsession with them now.

He has completed his deal with Xu Jiujiu and can obtain the blueprints for a level nine soul tool from the Star Luo Royal Family.

He simply wanted to improve his design skills by using higher-level soul guide blueprints; he wasn't greedy.

Therefore, the Sun Moon Empire simply couldn't offer any conditions that could move Ling Shuang.

Seeing Ling Shuang's resolute attitude, Meng Hongchen had no choice but to give up.

"Since that's the case, I won't say any more. However, if you change your mind later, you can come to me at any time. The Sun and Moon Empire will always welcome you to join us."

As for Xu Jiujiu, although she was somewhat disappointed, it was actually not too bad.

After all, this wasn't the first time she had been rejected when trying to recruit Ling Shuang.

She could accept anything as long as Ling Shuang didn't join the Sun Moon Empire.

With the recruitment concluded, Xu Jiujiu and Ling Shuang started talking about another topic.

"Young Master Ling, we have prepared the promised reward. Please follow me."

Xu Jiujiu now just wants Ling Shuang to stay away from Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen, these people from the Sun Moon Empire.

Although Ling Shuang rejected their offer, if she were persuaded to do so later, she would have no one to turn to for help.

If it weren't for concerns about the consequences, Xu Jiujiu would really want to have the soldiers "send the guests away" right now.

"Wait!" Seeing that Ling Shuang was about to leave with Xu Jiujiu, Meng Hongchen felt anxious.

Seeing the slight impatience on Ling Shuang's face, Meng Hongchen quickly explained, "Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean to continue recruiting, it's just..."

Her expression suddenly turned shy, and she began to stammer.

"I just want to ask, Ling Shen, where can I find you later?"

The girl raised her head and mustered the courage to speak out about the question that had been weighing on her mind.

If recruiting Ling Shuang previously had some consideration for the empire, then Meng Hongchen's question now is purely out of self-interest.

Upon hearing Meng Hongchen's words and seeing her shy and bashful expression, both Xu Jiujiu and Jiang Nannan were immediately alarmed.

Is this another attempt to entangle Xiao Shuang?!
Is this how they plan to win over Ling Shuang?!

The two had completely different ideas, but they were surprisingly similar in their wariness of Meng Hongchen.

However, besides being wary, Xu Jiujiu was also curious.

She also wanted to know where she could find Ling Shuang later.

Despite having known each other for so many days, Xu Jiujiu still knows nothing about Ling Shuang's background, only that he should be related to the far north.

However, the far north is so vast, and its depths are off-limits to humans. Without a specific location, finding someone is like searching for a needle in a haystack, an impossible task.

When faced with Meng Hongchen's question, Ling Shuang did not answer, but simply said, "If we are destined to meet, we will meet again."

He would never reveal his location to Meng Hongchen. Although he didn't dislike Meng Hongchen, they were merely strangers, having exchanged a few words and fought once at most. He had no reason to disclose his whereabouts; it would be too troublesome.

Upon hearing Ling Shuang's name, Meng Hongchen wasn't stupid; she knew he didn't want to tell her where he lived.

Disappointment was inevitable, but she still managed a smile: "Well, if Ling Shen is interested in visiting the Sun Moon Empire later, you can find me at Mingde Hall."

"My brother and I will head back now."

Meng Hongchen forcibly pulled away Xiao Hongchen, who was looking furious.

She worried that if she stayed any longer, her brother might do something impulsive.

Although Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen seem to bicker often, the two siblings actually have a good relationship.

Seeing that her younger sister was being rejected despite her initiative, and that she wouldn't even give him an address, Xiao Hongchen felt that Meng Hongchen must be feeling very wronged.

As the older brother, he was furious.

If Meng Hongchen hadn't pulled Xiao Hongchen away, this guy would probably have attacked in anger even if he knew he was no match for Ling Shuang.

After walking a distance, Meng Hongchen gradually stopped.

Her fair face didn't look good; her red lips were tightly pressed together, and her crimson eyes were filled with a glistening mist.

Although Meng Hongchen has a tendency to be infatuated with girls, this is the first time she has taken the initiative.

Ultimately, she was just a girl who had never been in a relationship, so being rejected like that must have been hard for her to bear.

fair enough.

Although Xiao Hongchen felt sorry for Meng Hongchen, he secretly thought that what happened today might not be such a bad thing.

Ling Shuang is indeed stunning, but he already has a girlfriend.

Xiao Hongchen didn't really want his sister to be associated with her, but Meng Hongchen had been focused on Ling Shuang, and he also thought Ling Shuang was impeccably outstanding, so he didn't say anything and let Meng Hongchen do as she pleased.

But after what just happened, Meng should have given up, right?
"Alright, Meng, that person isn't right for you. Let it go," Xiao Hongchen comforted her.

Hearing Xiao Hongchen's words, Meng Hongchen shook her head: "No!"

Xiao Hongchen sighed helplessly, "Dream, you saw it too. They're not interested in you. Otherwise, why wouldn't they even tell you where they live?"

"That just means we're still strangers." Meng Hongchen didn't think she had no chance.

Her little pink fists clenched tightly: "If I try harder, I'm sure I can make him like me!"

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Hongchen was speechless at his younger sister's stubbornness.

He didn't understand why Meng Hongchen was so infatuated with Ling Shuang. What kind of bewitching potion had that kid given his sister?

"He has a girlfriend, and you claim to be the granddaughter of the Mingde Hall Master. Do you need to be so humble? There are so many suitors in the Empire; you have more than one option!"

"Besides, you've only met Ling Shuang a few times." Xiao Hongchen spoke earnestly.

However, Meng Hongchen remained unmoved.

“Xiao, you don’t understand him, he’s different!” Meng Hongchen shook her head, disagreeing with Xiao Hongchen’s statement.

"What's the difference?" Xiao Hongchen asked, puzzled. Aren't they all just a pair of eyes and two legs?
“Those boys in the Empire aren’t even as good as you, how can you compare to him?” Meng Hongchen’s eyes seemed to sparkle with stars.

What do you mean by "even I can't compare"?

Xiao Hongchen felt as if he was being looked down upon, but he couldn't refute Meng Hongchen's words.

Indeed, those so-called young talents are no match for Ling Shuang at all.

Thinking about it this way, Xiao Hongchen felt that he could understand Meng Hongchen somewhat.

(End of this chapter)