Douluo: Tara's Mask, the Ultimate Darkness!

Chapter 184: Encountering a Kitten.

Over the next few days, Qian Renxue unknowingly became familiar with Shui Bing'er and the others.

Ordinary days pass quickly, and before they knew it, five years had gone by. After having a child, Xu Xin took care of the baby while also guiding Feng Xiaotian and the others in their cultivation.

Ah Yin and the other two would come out to see their children whenever they had time, and spend the rest of their time undergoing divine trials, living a very ordinary life.

On the contrary, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School came several times, but Xu Xin was too busy taking care of the child to bother with them.

“Level 57, Xiaotian, take these few with you and come out for some training. When we get back, I’ll take you to a secret place to cultivate.”

Looking at Feng Xiaotian in front of him, Xu Xin was very satisfied. In just over six years, Feng Xiaotian had broken through to the Soul King level and was about to become the Soul Emperor. This speed was undeniably fast.

If he doesn't work hard after absorbing the immortal herbs and taking the pills, Xu Xin will beat him up.

Back then, among the Shrek Seven Devils who absorbed the immortal herbs, the highest level they reached after five years was Tang San, who became a Soul Emperor.

Originally, their level could have been higher, but Feng Xiaotian and the others were thrown into the Ghost Shadow Statue by Xu Xin to be beaten up and build a stronger foundation.

Otherwise, he wouldn't only have a soul power of level 57. Plus, with Dugu Yan, who likes to play around, he has even less motivation to cultivate.

"Teacher, why don't you go? I'll stay and go directly to the place you mentioned to cultivate."

Feng Xiaotian pondered for a moment, then looked at Xu Xin and said that he was under a lot of pressure.

He was originally the fastest cultivator among these guys, but after his master brought back his junior sister 5 years ago, in just five years, she was almost a Soul Saint, while he hadn't even broken through to Soul Emperor.

It’s a lot of pressure.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Your junior sister's situation is special. She was born with full soul power at level 20. If it weren't for that girl Yan Yan playing with her every day, she might be a Soul Douluo by now."

Xu Xin smiled faintly. He had seen Feng Xiaotian's efforts over the past few years and had already taken him as his personal disciple, officially making him the senior brother.

"Teacher, I still want to go to the place you mentioned."

Feng Xiaotian continued.

"Alright, in that case, go find your Second Master's wife, she will take you there."

"It would be best to tell your family that you might be staying in that place for two or three years."

As he spoke, Xu Xin tossed out a manual, the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique of the Haotian Sect: "After you go inside, study this carefully. I hope you can gain some insights from it."

Feng Xiaotian accepted Xu Xin's manual, nodded respectfully, and then left after Xu Xin waved his hand.

Now, Qian Renxue has gone to the Spirit Hall to inherit the position of Pope, leaving only a few little ones behind.

"Daddy, take me out to play." A soft, sweet voice rang out, and the person who came was Xu Xin's daughter, Xu Ruoruo.

Upon seeing the person who arrived, Xu Xin quickly picked up the little one: "Ruo Ruo, where are your two older brothers?"

"Dongdong's mom and Erlong's mom took them to fight, and I didn't like it, so I came to find my dad."

Xu Ruoruo's soft, sweet voice rang in Xu Xin's ears. Xu Xin gently flicked her nose and said, "Okay, then let's go out and play without them."

As he spoke, Xu Xin unfurled the Evil God Wings behind him, and carrying Xu Ruoruo, he left the Shadow Palace.

With Shui Bing'er and the other two, along with Xu Ruoruo, the five of them headed towards the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Bing'er, Lingling, Huowu, this is where you three will train."

"The three of you have three months to work well together."

Xu Xin looked at the three of them and gave them instructions.

The three girls nodded, already understanding: the Ghost Shadow Statue was to hone their combat abilities, and the Star Dou Great Forest was to hone their soul skills.

Only when facing life and death do they realize how strong they truly are.

The three of them quickly ran off in one direction. Xu Xin didn't pay any attention to them and instead took the little guy for a stroll.

"Daddy, this place is so much fun!" The little guy was having a great time, catching butterflies one minute and lying on the ground watching ants the next.

Xu Xin looked at her with doting eyes.

Suddenly, a ghostly figure darted towards Xu Xin. Xu Xin quickly picked up the little guy and leaped up to the top of a tree.

"Zhuqing, you should just obediently go back with your sister."

A strange figure suddenly appeared in front of the girl named Zhu Qing.

Zhu Zhuqing stared coldly at her sister, her eyes darting around as if searching for an escape route.

Xu Xin watched quietly from the tree, while Xu Ruoruo nestled obediently in his arms, blinking her little eyes as she looked down.

It was Zhu Zhuqing? Xu Xin realized. Time had flown by. It was already time to enroll at Shrek Academy.

Judging from the looks of it, Zhu Zhuqing must have just escaped and is being cornered by her good older sister.

However, judging from Zhu Zhuyun's appearance, Xu Xin was clearly not serious; otherwise, it would be strange if Zhu Zhuqing had managed to escape this far.

"Dad, why don't you save this girl?"

Xu Ruoruo looked at Zhu Zhuqing below and spoke softly, but she didn't control her volume well, which startled the two groups of people below.

Zhu Zhuqing was stunned for a moment, and the people chasing her quickly surrounded her. Now she couldn't escape even if she wanted to.

Ruffled Xu Ruoruo's hair and jumped down: "Leave now, I'll protect this woman."

Xu Xin's words immediately caused Zhu Zhuyun's expression to change drastically. Zhu Zhuyun looked Xu Xin up and down. He looked very young and should be a leisurely Soul Master.

"Senior, this is a family matter of the Xingluo Zhu family. I hope you will not interfere, otherwise..."

Zhu Zhuyun's words were full of threat.

"Threaten me? It's been almost five years since anyone threatened me. The last person who threatened me paid me half of my fortune. How much do you think you should pay me next?"

Xu Xin spoke calmly, holding Xu Ruoruo and looking at Zhu Zhuyun.

Zhu Zhuyun was slightly taken aback. Could this person be very strong? After thinking for a moment, Zhu Zhuyun waved to them, and they quickly left.

Zhu Zhuyun bowed respectfully to Xu Xin: "Senior, I was very rude just now. I will take my leave now."

"Zhu Zhuqing, you're lucky this time. You won't be so lucky next time."

Before leaving, Zhu Zhuyun didn't forget to make some harsh remarks and gave Zhu Zhuqing a serious threat.

Xu Xin didn't stop him, but that doesn't mean he didn't hold a grudge. He'll take the compensation back next time he goes to the Zhu family.

Watching Zhu Zhuyun's departing figure, Zhu Zhuqing thanked Xu Xin, saying, "Thank you for saving my life, senior."

Xu Xin waved his hand: "No need to thank me. Your sister didn't intend to kill you, otherwise you wouldn't have ended up here."

"Besides, if my daughter hadn't spoken up, you might have already escaped."

Xu Xin's intervention was merely a coincidence; if it weren't for his unexpected appearance, Zhu Zhuqing would have already escaped.

As for saving her? It was just a simple matter of lending a helping hand.

"No matter what, the fact remains that you saved me, and Zhu Qing is not an ungrateful person."

Zhu Zhuqing spoke earnestly, not denying Xu Xin's life-saving grace because of his words.

"Whatever you want. Where are you going next?"

Xu Xin spoke.

"I...I want to go to Soto City," Zhu Zhuqing said after a moment's hesitation.

(End of this chapter)