Douluo Continent: Dark Demon God Biao, inheriting the position of an evil god

Chapter 181 The Shock of Major Powers, Befriending Dai Yuntian

Two months later.

The long-awaited holiday has finally arrived.

Many academy students had already packed their bags and gathered in twos and threes in the square to say goodbye to each other.

After spending so much time together, it would be a lie to say there were no feelings involved.

The air was filled with a faint sadness of parting and a longing for the future.

Dai Yuntian and Zhu Lu also bid farewell to their close friends, such as Cui Yajie, Xiao Xiao, Wang Dong'er, Dai Qiu'er, and others.

When he embarked on his journey home again, Long Xiaoyao was still by his side protecting him.

A few days later.

The carriage stopped in front of the White Tiger Duke's mansion.

Seeing Long Xiaoyao getting up to leave, Dai Yuntian invited, "Elder Long, why don't you come in and sit for a while?"

With his hands behind his back, Long Xiaoyao's gaze seemed to drift to the far west. A rare look of dazedness appeared on his usually expressionless face: "No, I've been away for so long, I'm a little homesick, I should go back and visit."

Dai Yuntian was incredibly astute; he immediately saw through the man's unspoken thoughts. A slight twitch appeared at the corner of his mouth as he teased, "You're not homesick, are you? I think you miss Aunt Ye, aren't you?"

"cough!"

Long Xiaoyao's face flushed slightly from the blunt question, and he glared at Dai Yuntian with feigned anger: "You brat, how dare you talk such nonsense!"

Immediately afterwards, he quickly put on a stern face, reverting to his inscrutable demeanor, and dryly instructed, "In short, while I'm away, you'd better behave yourself, keep a low profile, and don't cause any trouble."

Dai Yuntian was grateful, but he put on an impatient look and waved his hand repeatedly: "I know, I know, you can go now. If you keep nagging, Aunt Ye will get impatient."

"Honestly... young people these days have absolutely no respect for the elderly and care for the young."

Long Xiaoyao left, cursing under his breath.

Seeing this, Zhu Lu couldn't stop laughing.

After all, who would have thought that a peerless powerhouse who once dominated the continent would show such an embarrassing state of "fleeing in panic" just because of a name?
"Brother Yuntian, let's go inside quickly."

Zhu Lu gazed at the familiar yet imposing gates of the Duke's mansion and urged them softly.

"it is good."

Dai Yuntian nodded with a smile, took a deep breath, and pushed open the heavy mansion door.

Inside the door was a familiar scene, grand yet exuding a homely atmosphere.

Dai Yuntian quickened his pace unconsciously, almost instinctively, walking through courtyards and towards the courtyard where his mother lived.

Having been away from home for months, the longing for loved ones is especially strong at this moment.

As soon as he stepped into his mother's courtyard, like countless wanderers returning home on Earth, he called out with a smile, "Mother! I'm back! Mother..."

The sound echoed in the quiet courtyard.

He called out several times, but his mother, Zhu Yun'er, did not come out to greet him with her usual reproachful smile.

Just as Dai Yuntian was feeling somewhat puzzled, he heard a lazy, melancholic voice coming from the shadows of a nearby pillar:

"You brat, are you trying to call my soul back? I'm not dead, I can hear you!"

Dai Yuntian looked in the direction of the sound and saw his mother, Zhu Yun'er, leaning against the chaise lounge in the corridor, holding a small bunch of glistening grapes in her hand. Her beautiful eyes glanced at him, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve into a warm smile.

Dai Yuntian immediately smiled, took a few steps forward, stood in front of his mother, and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly: "Hehe, I'm just too excited to see you, Mom."

Zhu Yun'er sat up straight, put down the grapes, reached out and took her son's hand, looking him up and down carefully, her eyes full of love:

"Come here, let your mother take a good look... Hmm, he seems to have grown taller and his shoulders are broader. It seems Shrek's food is good and he hasn't neglected my son. He looks stronger and more energetic than before."

As she spoke, her hands were busy, gently patting her son's arm and pinching his cheek to make sure it was real flesh before she smiled contentedly.

After all, what mother wouldn't want to see her son come home stronger and stronger?
Her gaze shifted to Zhu Lu, who stood quietly half a step behind Dai Yuntian. Zhu Yun'er's smile deepened, and she beckoned to her affectionately, "Lulu, come here quickly too. Let Auntie take a good look at you. You haven't suffered any grievances while following this brat at Shrek, have you?" Zhu Lu stepped forward obediently and bowed respectfully, "Auntie."

Zhu Yun'er affectionately took Zhu Lu's hand and examined her closely as well.

The girl's figure became increasingly slender, and her temperament gained more resilience through her experiences at Shrek Academy. Her appearance also matured, making her appear even more aloof and ethereal.

Zhu Yun'er's smile widened, and she couldn't help but lean closer, whispering in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Hmm... truly worthy of being a daughter of the Zhu family, her figure and appearance are becoming more and more outstanding. She's grown quite a bit in just a few months..."

Her gaze swept subtly over certain curvaceous parts of Zhu Lu's body.

The only thing that slightly displeased her was...

Zhu Lu's snow-white wrist, partially hidden in her sleeve, still bore that striking bright red mark of virginity...

Zhu Lu blushed crimson at her overly "enthusiastic" and "bold" gaze, and at the pointed remark. She lowered her head shyly, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her dress, and softly murmured:

"aunt……"

Zhu Yun'er's eyes darted around, and she already had an idea in mind. She suggested, "Lulu, it's getting late today, and you must be tired from the journey. Why don't we not rush back today? Why don't we stay here and have Yuntian take you home tomorrow, okay?"

"But……"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lu hesitated for a moment.

After all, it seems improper for a woman to stay overnight at her husband's house before marriage.

"Oh dear, what's so bad about that?"

Zhu Yun'er gave her a reproachful look, then turned to Dai Yun, who was still watching their interaction, and winked at her: "You brat, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and help Lulu prepare the best guest room in the west wing?"

"Yes Yes Yes."

Dai Yuntian turned and walked towards the west wing with a look of utter despair. Although he didn't understand why his mother suddenly said that, he could only agree.

No one knows what Zhu Yun'er said to Zhu Lu in the end, but in any case, she miraculously stayed.

……

at the same time.

The entire power center of the Star Luo Empire and all the major powerful families are now in turmoil due to the news brought back by the returning young master, and the past tranquility is gone.

After all, more or less, members of their family had gone to Shrek Academy to study.

Shrek Academy's inner courtyard is a place that gathers the continent's top geniuses. Those who can successfully complete a semester there and return are all the future hope of their families.

However, this time, almost all the returning children, when reporting their studies to their elders in the clan, inevitably mentioned the same name repeatedly, with tones of amazement, awe, or disbelief.

Dai Yuntian!
The description of "three 100,000-year soul rings" was particularly shocking to these powerful families who were well-versed in the rules of the soul master world. The shock it brought was no less than that of a nuclear bomb exploding in Hiroshima.

"Three 100,000-year soul rings? And they're on a Soul King? That kid from the Dai family... is he truly a monstrous talent?!"

Is the news true? Or could it be a rumor?

“My son saw it with his own eyes, and everyone in Shrek Academy can testify to it! That oppressive aura, that extreme cold that froze everything... it cannot be faked!”

"Hiss... Such talent is unprecedented! The White Tiger Duke's Mansion is about to produce an extraordinary figure!"

"It's not just his talent... This young man's temperament and combat prowess are said to far surpass his peers. Given time, he will surely become a towering figure who stirs up the winds and clouds of the continent!"

Similar conversations unfolded in the studies and secret rooms of countless grand mansions in Xingluo City.

After the initial shock and doubt, almost all the factions made up their minds.

Make friends! We must make friends at all costs!
Even if you can't establish a relationship immediately, you must at least avoid becoming enemies with them and be vigilant to prevent your competitors from seizing the initiative.

For a time, how to get closer to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, especially to Dai Yuntian himself, became the most important issue on the desks of many family leaders.

Some are preparing gifts, others are inquiring about preferences, and some families have even begun to consider whether there are any eligible, talented, and beautiful daughters in their clan...

(End of this chapter)