Douluo: My summoning cards can generate Title Douluo

Chapter 202 Wang Qiu'er's Pity!

Ling Han slowly opened his eyes, his icy blue pupils as deep as an ancient abyss, without much ripple.

His gaze first swept lightly over Xiao Wu, who was trembling on the ground. His eyes were so calm that they were chilling, as if he were not looking at a living, 100,000-year-old soul beast, but rather an… interesting collectible.

Then, his gaze returned to the excited Dugu Bo.

"The Soft Bone Rabbit of 100,000 years has transformed into human form..." Ling Han's voice was calm and unwavering, revealing no trace of joy or anger, as if he were stating a perfectly ordinary fact. "It is... somewhat interesting."

Of course, he added in his mind, 'I didn't expect to run into the main characters' key 'equipment' provider so early.'

He did not show any surprise or greed as Dugu Bo had expected. Instead, he gently tapped the armrest of the throne with his slender fingers, making a rhythmic "tap, tap, tap" sound, and fell into a brief silence.

The air in the hall seemed to freeze as he pondered.

For the vast majority of soul masters in the world, a 100,000-year-old soul beast is a coveted treasure, representing an opportunity to rise to the top in one step.

But for Ling Han, who possesses a summoning system and knows the plot of the original work, Xiao Wu's value is far more than just a soul bone and a soul ring.

She is Tang San's Achilles' heel, the key to the future Seagod Island storyline, and the crucial key to triggering many future events.

Killing her now would do more harm than good. My soul power hasn't broken through yet, and I don't need it. Ji Juechen hasn't broken through to the Title Douluo level yet, and no one else in the pavilion has reached the bottleneck. So I can only get a 100,000-year soul bone, but I might lose more opportunities to plan ahead and lure the enemy into a trap.

More importantly, Ling Han keenly sensed that Wang Qiu'er, who was standing quietly behind the throne, experienced an extremely faint and indescribable fluctuation in her golden dragon bloodline the moment she saw Xiao Wu.

That wasn't murderous intent, nor was it greed; it was more like... a slight pity stemming from the Soul Beast Lord's status for the plight of his fellow beings.

Wang Qiu'er's true form is the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the imperial auspicious beast of the Star Dou Great Forest. She has a close relationship with the ferocious beasts in the core area and a natural affinity for soul beasts.

A moment later, Ling Han's lips curled into a meaningful smile, one that conveyed a sense of complete control: "Elder Dugu, you have a kind heart. However..." He changed the subject, "The potential value of a living, conscious, 100,000-year-old transformed soul beast is sometimes far greater than that of a corpse and its fixed soul rings and soul bones."

He looked at Xiao Wu on the ground, his tone carrying an indifference that seemed to control fate: "If the cause and effect behind her is used properly, it may bring our Beast God Pavilion far more unexpected gains than a 100,000-year soul ring."

Ling Han's gaze seemed to pierce through Xiao Wu's body, looking directly into her desperate soul: "Little rabbit, there's no need to play dead anymore. This master has no interest in your life for the time being."

Xiao Wu's delicate body trembled violently. She opened her swollen, red eyes in despair and looked at the handsome young man on the throne, who was as cold as a divine sculpture.

The indifference in his eyes terrified her more than Dugu Bo's greed.

Ling Han said calmly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority: "Submit to me and offer your loyalty. When I need you, I will willingly sacrifice your soul ring."

"In that case, I can guarantee your immediate safety, and even..." He paused, his tone carrying a devilish allure, "...allowing you to see your beloved 'Third Brother' one last time at the 'appropriate' time." "You...you can forget about it!" Xiao Wu screamed hoarsely, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, using her last ounce of strength and courage, her eyes filled with stubbornness and determination, "Kill me if you want! Even if I, Xiao Wu, die, I will never sacrifice myself to you despicable humans! Absolutely not!"

She would rather die immediately than become a tool for the enemy to blackmail Tang San, and she would rather endure the torment of slowly waiting for death.

"You have backbone, but unfortunately, you used it in the wrong place and chose the wrong target." Ling Han wasn't angry; instead, he smiled gently, as if he had seen an interesting toy.

With the system at his fingertips and powerful subordinates at his disposal, a soul ring from a 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit might not even be worth his attention, at least not as valuable as bait.

"It's alright, I have plenty of time and patience to let you slowly 'think it through'. You will understand that only by living can there be infinite possibilities."

He casually waved his hand and ordered those outside the hall, "Take her away. Keep her in solitary confinement, guard her carefully, and do not mistreat her in any way, but do not allow her to escape or commit suicide. No one is allowed to approach her without my order."

"Yes! We will obey the Pavilion Master's orders!" Two Beast God Pavilion guards, dressed in ice dragon patterned robes, immediately entered from outside the hall, their auras calm and sharp.

Although their hearts raced and a hint of greed flashed in their eyes at the words "100,000-year-old soul beast," they dared not disobey Ling Han's orders in the slightest.

The two carefully lifted Xiao Wu, who was no longer struggling as if she had lost her soul, and quickly left the main hall.

Although Dugu Bo was somewhat puzzled as to why Ling Han did not immediately take the treasure that was within his grasp, he had an almost blind trust and awe for Ling Han's wisdom and methods.

He believed that the Pavilion Master's decision must have been based on deeper considerations. He bowed respectfully: "The Pavilion Master is far-sighted; I was short-sighted. I obey!"

Ling Han waved his hand, his tone softening: "You did very well. I will accept this 'gift'."

"Go and get some rest. I will remember your contribution and reward you in the future."

Dugu Bo was overjoyed and quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Pavilion Master! I will take my leave!" Only then did he leave the main hall with satisfaction.

After Dugu Bo left, Wang Qiu'er slowly walked out from behind the throne and came to Ling Han's side. Her golden eyes held a hint of complexity and doubt that was hard to detect: "Husband, why not..." Although she felt a little pity for the soul beast because of its auspicious beast status, she also knew what a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone meant to a soul master, especially to Ling Han who was growing rapidly.

Ling Han reached out and pulled her into his arms, his fingertips gently stroking her soft golden hair. He smiled slightly and explained, "Qiu'er, you must know that sometimes, a living, key piece can change a situation far more valuable than an inanimate object."

"Moreover... this little rabbit is an excellent bait to provoke certain 'mice' hiding in the shadows and to catch bigger 'fish' in the future."

His gaze was deep, as if he could already see the chain reaction that Xiao Wu would trigger in the future.

Just then, Ling Han's brow twitched almost imperceptibly, his icy blue eyes gazing in a certain direction outside the hall, a chilling smile creeping onto his lips: "Oh? I didn't expect this 'rat' to arrive so quickly. So eager to come and die?"

(End of this chapter)