Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 154 Criticism of Aristocratic Life: The Thoughts of Zookeeper Han Ruoruo and the Xu Siblings

Walking on the bustling streets of Xingluo City, the three women were in high spirits, and Shu Yan followed behind them with a faint smile on his face.

To be honest, he doesn't like shopping, and he doesn't quite understand how girls can discuss a single piece of clothing for an hour or two without getting tired of talking...

However, he was still very patient. He would pamper his own women; if he didn't even have that much patience, then he wouldn't deserve to have a harem...

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As the most powerful nation among the three kingdoms of the original continent, the Star Luo Empire's comprehensive national strength is almost equivalent to that of the Heavenly Soul and the Fighting Spirit Empires. However, it is still far behind the Sun Moon Empire. As the capital of the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City is extremely prosperous. Especially with the Fighting Spirit Tournament about to begin, the entire Star Luo City is currently at full capacity. This giant city alone now has more than 20 million people.

In this era when entertainment facilities were not yet well-developed, the Soul Fighting Tournament was held every five years, and it would take a full fifteen years to host it in Star Luo City. Such a world-class event was undoubtedly extremely eye-catching, and at the same time, it could generate huge financial revenue for the Star Luo Empire.

Amidst this lively atmosphere, Han Ruoruo and her two companions strolled around until the early hours of the morning before returning to the Xinghuang Hotel to rest, while Shu Yan, who had been their "follower," finally felt relieved...

God knows what he'd been through in the past few hours, but it felt even more exhausting than fighting Xuanzi...

However, the trip was not without its rewards. While passing by a low-key yet luxurious aristocratic clothing store, the proprietress took advantage of Han Ruoruo and her two companions selecting clothes to aggressively promote various "bedding products" to Shu Yan. Adhering to his principle of criticizing the decadent lifestyle of the aristocracy, Shu Yan bought several pieces of each, just waiting to put them to use with Han Ruoruo and her companions...

Sure enough, when Shu Yan took out these strange and wonderful things from the hotel, all three women blushed deeply with embarrassment…

Ling Luochen, who was standing at the edge, swallowed hard, then quickly turned her head, her breathing a little rapid, and said:
"I have a match tomorrow, I don't have time to joke around with you guys... Ayan, you joke around with Sister Ming and Sister Ruoruo, I'm leaving now..."

After saying that, Ling Luochen quickly fled the scene. Her speed and decisiveness made Wu Ming exclaim that she wasn't acting like a proper sister...

Han Ruoruo didn't dare look directly at those "toys," and she spoke in a trembling voice:

"Ayan, why don't you let Ming'er keep you company... I'm not feeling well today, I want to rest early..."

Shu Yan smiled slightly, his spatial power enveloping the entire space. Looking at Han Ruoruo and the other woman, who resembled lambs, he said with a hint of wickedness:
"I can barely spare Luo Chen, after all, she has the lowest cultivation level and a competition tomorrow... but neither of you are leaving today..."

After saying that, amidst the gasps of Han Ruoruo and Wu Ming, Shu Yan proceeded to strip them naked...

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A night of turmoil…

The next morning, Ling Luochen, holding the room key, opened the door with her hands twirled. Looking at the incredibly messy room, she scoffed softly, then tiptoed into the room and gently pulled up the thin blanket that was half-fallen on the floor, covering the two flawless bodies that were like white jade...

Sensing the movement, Han Ruoruo opened her sleepy eyes. Wu Ming snuggled closer to her, their skin touching so intimately that Ling Luochen couldn't help but swallow hard. This scene was... far too erotic...

A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted through the room, and Ling Luochen felt her body growing increasingly hot. She gently patted her cheeks, realizing she had truly been corrupted by Shu Yan and Wu Ming…

Sure enough, once a person falls in love, their personality gradually becomes similar to that of their partner... Well, she used to be completely innocent, but now, her mind is filled with inappropriate, erotic thoughts...

After taking a warm shower, Shu Yan came out of the bathroom. Ling Luochen glanced at him and then said irritably:
"You guys...should tone it down. If this keeps up, I'm really afraid you'll die in bed one day..."

Shu Yan ignored Ling Luochen's words. The little girl hadn't been disciplined by him much lately, and now she was starting to lose her sense of propriety, even daring to lecture him in return...

"Alright, everyone get up... The opening ceremony of the competition is about to begin, and the team leaders also need to be there..."

Han Ruoruo had regained some of her senses by this time. She opened her arms to Shu Yan, her meaning obvious: she wanted a hug.

Shu Yan chuckled and picked up Han Ruoruo. With Ling Luochen's help, he dressed her in the clothes that had been prepared beforehand. Wu Ming, on the other hand, didn't get up and start washing up until all three of them were ready. After all that dawdling, the four women were only able to arrive on time thanks to Shu Yan's teleportation...

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When they arrived at Xingluo Square, Emperor Xu Jiawei of Xingluo was already there.

The tournament organizers have announced the first match of the knockout stage, which will be Shrek Academy versus the unlucky Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy from the Douling Empire.

Ling Luochen quickly returned to the team. As she did so, Ma Xiaotao glanced at Shu Yan with a hint of resentment in her expression and eyes.

Han Ruoruo keenly noticed this. She gently wrapped her arm around Shu Yan's and then chuckled softly:
"My Ayan is really charming... You've captured the heart of Dean Yan's top student. So, are you planning to leave the fourth position to her?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Ming's gaze immediately turned resentful...

Among them, Han Ruoruo is undoubtedly the leader (Ling Luochen voluntarily relinquished this title), Ling Luochen is the second-in-command and the first to try it out... As for her, she's basically the mistress... Okay, that's not a nice title, Wu Ming really doesn't like it...

Shu Yan chuckled after hearing Han Ruoruo's words, and then said:

"I only need a few of you..."

Han Ruoruo pinched the soft flesh on Shu Yan's waist, then whispered:
"At first you said that just me was enough... Now look at me, I already have two sisters..."

Shu Yan leaned back slightly, then asked curiously:

Did I say that?

Didn't you say that?

Han Ruoruo asked the question almost without hesitation, while showing off her cute little tiger teeth.

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault..."

Shu Yan immediately admitted defeat. Ultimately, it was indeed his fault; he knew when to back down. He wouldn't argue with Han Ruoruo and the others about this, because he was in the wrong from beginning to end. Seeing Shu Yan show weakness, Han Ruoruo smiled with satisfaction. She gently rested her head on Shu Yan's arm and then softly said:
"Since things have come to this, I don't mind if you find us a few more sisters... But you have to remember, the people you find don't necessarily have to be from impeccable families, but they must at least come from respectable backgrounds and know the rules of first come, first served... Do you understand what I mean?"

This was a last resort for her; there was nothing she could do. Shu Yan was simply too strong, and his methods were too varied. Even if the three of them attacked together, they would only be utterly defeated... and sometimes they couldn't even satisfy Shu Yan's desires...

Anyway, Han Ruoruo's current mentality is that she's given up. Since things are already like this, it's not a bad thing to have a few more "comrades-in-arms"... At most, she'll just need to spend some time training them to listen to her. She already has cats and dogs, so why not raise some other small animals to make a zoo?

She just loves small animals...

Shu Yan was also somewhat surprised by Han Ruoruo's sudden change. He gently pulled Han Ruoruo into his arms, then lowered his head and whispered:
"Sister Ruoruo... meeting you is truly the greatest blessing I've received in two lifetimes..."

Han Ruoruo gave a soft snort, but did not utter a word to refute Shu Yan's words...

Seeing the two embracing in front of everyone in the hall, Wu Ming thought for a moment and then forcefully snuggled into Shu Yan's arms.

"Whether I hug one or two, it's still a hug, so I can't miss out on this good thing! Anyway, I'm not afraid of people gossiping..."

Shu Yan smiled helplessly... Holding two beautiful women in his arms, looking down at the sea of ​​people below, he also had a feeling that he couldn't quite explain...

There will be idle gossip all day long, but there will be no more at the summit... No matter what goal he is pursuing, he will do his best to climb to the highest position. Only in this way can he keep everything he cares about by his side...

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As Shu Yan embraced his beloved in tender affection, the first round of the elimination tournament came to a close.

Shrek Academy's dominance in the revamped Soul Tournament was terrifying, especially with all seven of their main members present. Teams like Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy couldn't even come close to conceding a point...

Honestly, even if the reserve team were sent up, they could easily take them down...

The 133 teams participating in this competition varied in strength, but only a few familiar teams actually made it to the semifinals and finals. Most of the other teams were just there to make a appearance, and their success depended entirely on luck…

Based on ability... there is almost no chance.

While Shu Yan and his two companions chatted and laughed while watching the match, someone on the distant city wall was also quietly observing them.

“Brother, that black-haired boy is Shu Yan, and the person next to him should be the newly promoted Title Douluo Huang Jin Douluo and Wu Ming, the Golden Crow Saintess, an inner court student of Shrek Academy.”

The one who spoke was a blonde girl whose beauty was in no way inferior to Jiang Nannan, the number one beauty of Shrek Academy's outer courtyard. The girl had bright eyes and white teeth, and her appearance and demeanor were superb. Every move she made exuded an indescribable naturalness and elegance.

And this is Xu Jiujiu, the youngest and most outstanding younger sister of Xu Jiawei, the current Emperor of Xingluo.

The Star Luo royal family has few members, and the direct line of the royal family is even more scarce. Xu Jiujiu is not only Xu Jiawei's younger sister, but also a cultivation genius that the Star Crown Sect has only seen once in a hundred years, just like Xu Jiawei. She is not even twenty years old, but her cultivation level has already reached level fifty-eight. If the Soul Master Competition is postponed for a few more months, she will definitely be able to participate as a Soul Emperor. At that time, the strength of the entire Star Luo National Academy Team will also be raised to a higher level.

Behind Xu Jiujiu, a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothes and wearing an octagonal purple-gold crown nodded slightly. He was none other than Emperor Xu Jiawei of Xingluo.

As an emperor and a cultivation genius, Xu Jiawei possessed profound soul power and extraordinary eyesight. Even from such a distance, he was able to clearly see the situation over there.

"Indeed, heroes emerge from among the young. This little fellow is even more unrestrained and dashing than I was back in my day..."

Xu Jiawei once studied at Shrek Academy under an assumed name for a period of time. As a young genius and the crown prince, it was inevitable that he would be a womanizer...

But Xu Jiawei asked himself honestly, even he couldn't do what Shu Yan did.

Upon hearing Xu Jiawei's words, Xu Jiujiu gave a soft snort, and then said:

"It's said he's not even fifteen yet, and at such a young age he's already so amorous; I'm afraid the continent will soon have another peerless romantic..."

Xu Jiawei chuckled softly, then looked up at his younger sister and teased her:

"I think you two are a perfect match for him, but it's a pity he already has more than one girlfriend. Otherwise, this would be a match made in heaven..."

Hearing Xu Jiawei's words, Xu Jiujiu lightly stamped his foot, then whispered:
“Brother, I have no interest in such amorous men, no matter how handsome or talented they may be… Besides, they possess the blood of the Douling royal family…”

Xu Jiawei's smile widened as he listened. He waved his hand and said:
"Now that you mention it, I think you have quite a good impression of this Shu Yan... It's not a bad thing to be famous at a young age and to be amorous. If you were a man and had the same talent and achievements as him, you might not be much better than him."

"As for the Douling royal bloodline in him... I don't think it's a bad thing. The Douling royal family is too weak and declining. It is said that they are on the verge of abdicating and handing over the throne to the Shu family. If things really develop like this, this young man will be the undisputed first heir of the Douling Empire. And the Grand Elder once said that Shu Yan has a very high chance of becoming a Limit Douluo in the future, or even stepping into that realm..."

"The Sun Moon Empire in the west is stirring with ambition. Under such a great threat, the three kingdoms of our original continent, along with Shrek Academy, must unite as one. Otherwise, this beautiful land is destined to fall into the hands of foreign races..."

Xu Jiujiu clearly understood the meaning behind Xu Jiawei's words. Her gaze held a complex mix of emotions. The situation facing the Star Luo Empire was extremely dire. The Sun Moon Empire's soul-guided technology was said to have made a significant breakthrough, and their Star Luo Empire had originally formulated a corresponding plan... However, the most crucial link in the plan had encountered a major problem, paralyzing the entire plan and rendering it ineffective...

If Shu Yan weren't so sentimental, Xu Jiujiu would actually be very willing to develop a deeper friendship with him...

Which young girl doesn't dream of love? Even Xu Jiujiu, born into royalty and with a strong ambition since childhood, was no exception. She had to admit that, setting aside her romantic nature, Shu Yan was the perfect partner she envisioned. Being with Shu Yan would bring her immense benefits...

Seeing Xu Jiawei lost in thought for a long time, Xu Jiawei sighed almost imperceptibly...

For those geniuses they can't handle, their only options are to befriend and win them over.

Shu Yan's identity is special, making him difficult to win over, but befriending him is still a viable option...

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(End of this chapter)