Douluo: The Unrivaled Demon Lord

Chapter 99 Daily Life in the Sea of ​​Spirit, Shu Yan's Kindness and Subsequent Arrangements (4k)

After leaving the Sea God Pavilion, Shu Yan's previously dormant spiritual sea became lively again.

Following Xie Ji's example, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm built a small nest by the Lake of Life. While enjoying the nourishment of the rich life force, it said with a touch of emotion:

"That human was the most powerful human I've seen in hundreds of thousands of years. His bloodline of the Holy Dragon of Light was very pure. Although it couldn't compare to the Beast God, it was still extremely valuable among you humans."

Xie Ji glanced at Tian Meng lightly, then said with some disdain:
"You're just a fat, lazy bum who does nothing but eat and sleep. How many powerful humans have you ever seen? You're ignorant, that's all. Stop pretending to be all high and mighty..."

In response to Xie Ji's disdain, Tian Meng ultimately chose to give an awkward smile.

There was no way around it. As fellow spiritual beasts, the Soul-Devouring Spider King was many times stronger than the Ice Silkworm. Even though its cultivation had reached a million years, in terms of the application of spiritual power, it was no match for the Evil Princess, whose cultivation had just broken through 500,000 years.

There's no way around it; this is a world where bloodlines come first.

After a long silence, Xie Ji suddenly spoke:
"Although that human won't live much longer, his strength is still extremely terrifying. Especially just now, I seemed to feel his power resonating with that golden tree... That golden tree itself is not to be underestimated. It is at least a powerful being at the demigod level, but it has no self-awareness and can only release its power through human intervention."

"If I could devour the life essence of that golden tree... hehehe, now it's time for me to rise up and become the master..."

Xie Ji has been trained by Shu Yan for some time now. Although she has become much more obedient, her desire to rise above her circumstances and sing her own song has never changed.

The three chatted briefly, then Tianmeng suddenly spoke up:
"Ayan, when are you planning to leave Shrek Academy and travel the continent?"

Shu Yan toyed with a bluish-green bead in his hand. After a moment of thought, he spoke:

"It's been a while now. What, are you in such a hurry to go to the far north?"

Tianmeng chuckled and then said:

"Isn't this for your own good, brother? Think about it, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, with a cultivation of nearly 400,000 years, is the pinnacle of ice among the current soul beasts. Even the Snow Maiden, ranked third among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, cannot compare to her in terms of ice attributes. It's definitely not a loss for you to make her your second martial soul. Moreover, Ayan, your cultivation has already broken through to the Soul Emperor level, and it will only take you one or two years at most to break through to the Soul Saint level."

"After she becomes your second martial soul, you will not only be less affected by the slow cultivation speed between the levels 30 and 70 of the ultimate attribute, but you will also be able to directly enjoy the cultivation boost after the level 70 of the ultimate attribute in no time. This is a great thing for us!"

The Evil Fairy conjured a dark green spider spear, and with a single strike, sent Tianmeng, who seemed lost in a beautiful fantasy, flying. She snorted coldly and then said:

"I've never seen anything like it before, a mere Ice Silkworm falling for my mortal enemy, the Ice Jade Scorpion. What, are you hoping to be eaten? Such a twisted love is so perverse that even I, a demonic beast, find it disgusting..."

"you…"

Tianmeng transformed into a golden streak of light and flew back from afar. It glared angrily at Xie Ji, but in the end, it still backed down. There was nothing it could do; it was simply no match for Xie Ji...

"What do you mean 'you'? If it weren't for the spiritual contract, I would have shown you the Soul Devouring Spider King clan's innate soul skill, Soul Devouring. You're so round and plump, your soul looks delicious..."

As she spoke, Xie Ji licked her fiery red lips, her greed in her eyes undisguised.

"You...you're absolutely insane..."

Tianmeng was startled by Xie Ji's gaze. In Xie Ji's eyes, it seemed as if it saw countless dead souls wailing and howling. Only now did it remember that Xie Ji was a pure evil soul beast, with the greed and ferocity of evil soul beasts etched into her bones.

It was usually so fooled by the evil princess's appearance that it thought she was just a little strange...

"Ha ha……"

Xie Ji gave Tian Meng a meaningful look, and then said nothing more.

Tianmeng was very tempting to her, but with Shu Yan around, she had to be careful in her actions, otherwise she might be locked in a dark room by Shu Yan one day.

She absolutely did not want to go to the dark room or anything like that. The nourishing effect of the Lake of Life on the soul was simply too fascinating. After arriving here, she was too lazy to even take another step. She couldn't help it; she really couldn't refuse the health-preserving SP...

Shu Yan watched the two bickering as usual, smiled gently, and then said:

"Has there been any movement from that gray bead lately?"

Upon hearing this, Tianmeng slowly raised its head. After thinking carefully for a moment, it shook its head and said:

"It's not much different from when I first entered your sea of ​​consciousness, and there hasn't been any movement lately."

Xie Ji watched as Shu Yan slowly walked to the edge of the Lake of Life, then reached out and snatched the turquoise bead that carried the consciousness of the Spirit of Life from his hand.

"Are you sure that thing is really the remnant divine consciousness of a powerful being from another world? To be honest, I always felt that thing had a sinister quality..."

"It's evil spirits speaking," Xie Ji said.

Shu Yan glanced at her, then reached out and pinched her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"what are you doing?"

The evil princess muttered to herself.

"I'm wondering how you could say someone has a touch of the wicked. If I had to pick the most wicked thing in my mind, it would be you..."

Xie Ji forcefully broke free from Shu Yan's grasp, then looked at him with a playful expression before softly saying:
"Aren't you afraid I'll tell your girlfriend about you flirting with me? I think she's incredibly jealous and has a huge desire to control you..."

"Without my permission, you don't even have the authority to project your mental energy. I know exactly what you're capable of."

Shu Yan was completely fearless. With the mental contract in place, Xie Ji was like a docile, non-toxic little spider pet in front of him. Under these circumstances, it was virtually impossible for Xie Ji to cause him any trouble.

"That scumbag..."

Xie Ji's expression shifted, and finally she said something through gritted teeth before turning her head away and ignoring Shu Yan.

Shu Yan stopped teasing Xie Ji and simply whispered a few words to the Spirit of Life before regaining control of his body.

……

I opened my eyes to find the room bathed in soft, bright light. Outside, a light rain was falling, the continuous drizzle casting a hazy veil over the world, making it appear exceptionally serene.

Suddenly, a crisp sound of a door opening and closing came from downstairs. Shu Yan was a little surprised, but he still got up and walked downstairs.

The lights downstairs all came on, and a fragrant aroma filled the room. Shu Yan pushed open the door and saw a group of people already sitting around a table.

"You... what's going on here?"

Shu Yan looked at the oven in the middle of the group and was quite surprised.

"Hehe, we saw you were meditating, so we didn't disturb you... Okay, okay, come here, my chicken wings are almost done grilling. I'm being generous, I'll let you have them first."

Wu Ming patted the empty chair next to her, then called out to Shu Yan.

Han Ruoruo and Zhang Lexuan sat to the side talking about something, while Hua Yao and Gu Fan were still being affectionate. Of the six people, only Wu Ming was seriously eating and barbecuing.

Looking at the charcoal-like substance on his plate, Shu Yan's lips twitched, then he rubbed his forehead and said:
"Are you...are you sure this thing is edible?"

Wu Ming looked at her masterpiece with a little embarrassment, and then she said:

"I saw Yuhao grill fish like this before, and I thought I'd try it... But I found that although I can control the heat well, I just can't make it taste like Yuhao's..."

"You... never mind, I finally understand the true meaning of my senior sister's words, 'Never let you into the kitchen'..."

Shu Yan said with a hint of helplessness.

Han Ruoruo, who was standing to the side, also came to her senses at this moment. She looked at Shu Yan and Wu Ming with some curiosity, and then asked:
"Little Brother Yuhao? Is that the kid with the spirit-type martial soul that Ayan mentioned?"

“Yeah, I heard he was assigned to Zhou Yi’s class, that old gossip. Sigh… that’s so pitiful…” Wu Ming chimed in.

"That's indeed a bit pitiful..."

Han Ruoruo also didn't like Zhou Yi very much, mainly because this person was indeed unlikable in every way.

"The rebirth of a spirit-based martial soul..."

Sitting next to Han Ruoruo, Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly, then, as if remembering something, spoke:
"I've heard of that kid. Apparently, an elder in the Sea God Pavilion whose martial soul also possesses a spiritual attribute is very interested in him,"

"Oh huh?"

Wu Ming's eyes lit up, and then she continued:
"Sister Lexuan, do you mean that it's possible for Brother Yuhao to be accepted as a disciple by an elder?"

Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, and then said:
"It's not certain yet; we've only heard about it so far. But that kid's martial soul is indeed very special—a top-tier body martial soul. Even if he isn't accepted as a disciple by the academy's elders, he'll at least be trained as a core disciple... Of course, we also have to thank Junior Brother Shu Yan for your words in the Sea God Pavilion..."

Without Shu Yan's words, the elders of the Sea God Pavilion might not have noticed Huo Yuhao, whose cultivation level was only 12 at the age of 11, let alone his hidden potential.

All I can say is that Huo Yuhao can never repay Shu Yan's kindness!
"I hope he can change his fate. To be honest, I have high hopes for that kid. Although I haven't known him for long, his character is among the best of all the teenagers I've met around his age. He's pure, determined, and upright. He's so much better than some twelve-year-old I know."

As she spoke, Wu Ming glanced at Shu Yan meaningfully.

Everyone laughed upon hearing this, but Shu Yan didn't say anything. He had a clear understanding of his own position, being both good and bad, and acting according to his own heart. Compared to the "pure" Huo Yuhao now, he certainly didn't seem like a twelve-year-old boy.

"By the way, Shu Yan, what are your plans for the future?"

Gu Fan suddenly spoke up. He was Shu Yan's best male friend in the inner courtyard. They would often chat for a while when they met. Shu Yan had vaguely mentioned before that he planned to go to the mainland for training. Gu Fan was quite interested in this, so he suddenly asked.

"Well... in a while, I'll be going to the mainland to gain experience."

Shu Yan said very honestly.

Han Ruoruo's hand holding the chopsticks stiffened, then she abruptly raised her head and asked in a low voice:
Why didn't you tell me this?

Shu Yan was taken aback, and subconsciously said:

"Didn't I say that?"

"Did you say that?!"

Han Ruoruo got a little flustered.

"Um...ah, maybe...I forgot?"

Facing Han Ruoruo's murderous gaze, Shu Yan felt a cold sweat running down his back.

"Forgot...?"

Han Ruoruo gave a cold snort, then continued:

"Come to my room tonight, or you won't be sleeping!"

The four people, apart from Shu Yan, looked at each other and then silently lowered their heads, as if they had heard something terrible.

A moment later, Gu Fan quietly raised his head from the bowl and cast a look of sympathy at Shu Yan. Shu Yan felt a chill run down his spine, as if everyone had misunderstood something.

His relationship with Han Ruoruo is absolutely pure!

Well, even he couldn't help himself when he said that...

……

After the barbecue ended, Wu Ming was the last to leave.

As she left, she secretly gave Shu Yan a encouraging look, the meaning of which wasn't hard to guess. Shu Yan was speechless for a moment, then closed the door immediately.

Han Ruoruo stared intently at Shu Yan. After a moment's thought, she spoke:

"Come to my room after you're done tidying up. You have fifteen minutes. If you're late, don't even think about getting near me for the next two weeks..."

After saying that, Han Ruoruo pushed open the door and left.

Looking at the mess in front of him, Shu Yan sighed helplessly, but had no choice but to start cleaning up...

……

Fifteen minutes later, Shu Yan appeared in Han Ruoruo's room right on time.

Han Ruoruo, who was sitting at the desk, turned her head slightly and then pointed to the chair next to her, indicating that Shu Yan should sit down.

"Tell me, when did you first have the idea of ​​going to the mainland for training?"

Han Ruoruo stared directly at Shu Yan, her eyes scrutinizing him.

"During the holidays, Sister Ruoruo, you know, staying at Shrek Academy all the time isn't good for me..."

Shu Yan said softly.

"I know! I'm not saying you can't go to the mainland to train, but! Why didn't you tell me beforehand or discuss it with me first!?"

Han Ruoruo's tone was filled with excitement and dissatisfaction. Clearly, she was very unhappy that Shu Yan made the decision without informing her beforehand.

After a moment of silence, Shu Yan decisively chose to back down.

"Sister Ruoruo, this time it was my fault. Next time something like this happens, I'll definitely discuss it with you first..."

Han Ruoruo stared into Shu Yan's eyes, and the grievances and dissatisfaction that had been brewing within her slowly dissipated at that moment. After a while, her body gradually softened, and she nestled into Shu Yan's arms.

"Ayan, I didn't mean to be mean to you..."

"I know... don't overthink it, it was definitely my fault..."

Shu Yan gently stroked Han Ruoruo's back, then lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead.

"Hmm... but promise me that next time something like this happens, you'll discuss it with me beforehand, and you won't hide it from me anymore..."

Han Ruoruo said in a muffled voice in Shu Yan's arms, her eyes seemingly filled with moisture.

"it is good…"

Shu Yan said softly…

After the two embraced tenderly for a while, Han Ruoruo suddenly sat up, supporting herself on Shu Yan's chest with both hands.

Amid Shu Yan's dazed and astonished expression, a hint of shyness flashed in Han Ruoruo's eyes. The misty tears blurred her vision, and a strange, wave-like sensation washed over her, making her instinctively hug Shu Yan's neck tightly, completely lost in the moment…

……

(End of this chapter)