Douluo Continent: The World Shines with Stars

Chapter 31 Alliance of Forces

Xu Mingxi was stunned when she saw the soul tool that Chen Qingting took out.

So soul tool technology existed ten thousand years ago? But that's not surprising, isn't it? Storage soul tools are also soul tools.

Although Xu Mingxi wasn't interested in soul tools, this proved one thing: the places this adventure group went to really did have some good stuff.

"Brother Ting, what are your plans next? Count me in."

Chen Qingting looked around and, not seeing Chen Rudong and his wife, then leaned close to Xu Mingxi's ear and spoke.

"Brother Mingxi, we're going to a great place this time. There's definitely treasure inside."

Is there definitely treasure here? Are you that sure?

Compared to soul tools, Xu Mingxi would prefer to obtain something that could improve his strength. If there were no rare and precious materials, two 100,000-year-old soul bones would be fine too; he wasn't picky.

"Brother Ting, this place you mentioned isn't very dangerous, is it?"

"How could that be? It's just that there's a group of gregarious gibbon spirit beasts, and there might be some small traps."

"Yeah, brother, don't worry, we'll have your back."

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingxi immediately sensed a murderous aura emanating from the direction of the two brothers.

Looking outside, Xue Yun was standing outside the window with Chen Qinghuang. Her face was gloomy, and Chen Qinghuang was looking at her two brothers with the eyes of someone looking at dead men.

Xu Mingxi didn't know what happened after that. He made an appointment with the two brothers to meet at the Qingyin Inn the next day and left in a hurry.

"My God, that's terrifying!"

Back at the inn, Xu Mingxi began to worry that no one would be there to guide her into the adventure group.

Fortunately, Madam Xue Yun was careful not to hurt him too much, so the two brothers arrived with bruises around their eyes.

Chen Qinghuang was also with them. She looked at Xu Mingxi with a resentful expression, but didn't say anything more.

Just last night, Madam Xue Yun carefully analyzed the pros and cons with her, and she also had her own pride, so she naturally wouldn't pester her after being directly rejected.

The two seemed to have returned to a normal way of interacting, polite but not distant. Xu Mingxi felt comfortable; there were still more normal people in the world.

"Are you two alright?"

"Don't worry, Brother Xu, we're both perfectly fine. Come on, we'll take you to meet our good buddies."

The adventure team formed by the two Chen brothers is called Demon Tiger. They are both in their thirties and are the oldest.

The members were all second-generation rich kids from Far East City and surrounding cities, along with their friends, totaling fifteen people.

As a member personally brought in by the two group leaders, Xu Mingxi naturally received a courteous welcome from everyone.

As Xu Mingxi listened to everyone's self-introductions, she felt increasingly uneasy. This adventure group, or rather, a coalition of several allied families, seemed more appropriate.

In the past two days, Xu Mingxi has also learned some basic information in Dongji City. Apart from the City Lord's Mansion, there are five Soul Douluo families in the city.

The Demon Tiger Chen family and its allies, the Iron Lock Xiao family, the Ghost Leopard Mo family, and their in-laws, the Ghost Vine Zhao family.

And most uniquely, the Seven Colors Original Family, which maintains neutrality, has a Soul Douluo powerhouse who is not the family head, but a guest elder.

Xu Mingxi was very interested in the Yuan family. The Seven-Colored Deer Martial Soul was similar to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but its quality was far lower.

Moreover, before Xu Mingxi set off, the Third Elder specifically sought him out and asked him, if possible, to check on Yuan Ting, the head of the Yuan family, to see how he had been doing all these years.

Xu Mingxi hadn't paid much attention at first. The Third Elder had never married, and she assumed he was in love with the former family head, which was normal. It wasn't until Xu Mingxi arrived in Far East City that she realized the former family head had feminine features and was handsome, but he was actually a man.

Good, good, Third Elder, your brotherhood truly moves me.

"My name is Xu Mingxi. I come from the southwest. I am a level 55 support/control type Battle Soul King. I hope you will give me your guidance."

Not only was Xu Mingxi observing the members of the adventure team, but they were also observing Xu Mingxi.

I initially thought it was a connection brought in by the Chen brothers, but I never expected their soul power level to be so high.

In their adventure team, there are only four Soul Kings: two team leaders, vice-leader Xiao Rui, and his friend, the genius Tong Lin who comes from a commoner background.

Chen Qinghuang was the same. She thought the difference was not much, but she didn't expect that the two of them, who were almost the same age, were more than a whole level apart.

Upon hearing Xu Mingxi's ranking, the crowd became even more enthusiastic, which was exactly the effect Xu Mingxi had hoped for.

Amidst clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, the group once again brought up the matter they had agreed upon long ago: exploring the Jueyun Gorge.

Jueyun Gorge is a remote and desolate place outside the Far East City. It is home to a large group of long-armed ape spirit beasts, making it a small gathering place for spirit beasts.

Because these gibbons never leave Jueyun Gorge, and because they are so powerful that more than one ten-thousand-year-old soul beast has been discovered, the Far East City has never dealt with them.

The surrounding forces even regard this place as a hunting ground for souls, but what the adventure team wants to go to is the depths of Jueyun Gorge, a place that has not yet been developed.

"Have you all made your decision? I cannot guarantee your safety during this operation."

"Anyone who wants to withdraw can say so now. This time it's really dangerous, and we won't blame anyone."

Chen Qingting and Xiao Rui spoke at the same time, explaining that this exploration was not only their idea, but also the idea of ​​their family.

Both sides will send one Soul Saint expert to accompany them, but there are many Soul Beasts inside, and the situation is unknown. Even Soul Saints may not be able to do everything they can.

They did not want their followers and friends to die for no reason.

In the end, only four Soul Kings and two high-level Soul Masters participated. Even Chen Qinghuang was sent home and not allowed to go.

Xu Mingxi finally understood that this adventure group was just an excuse for the forces led by the Chen family to gather together.

"Brother Xu, why don't you stay away this time? It's very dangerous in there."

"Brother Chen, don't worry, I have people protecting me."

Sure enough, judging from Xu Mingxi's attire, demeanor, and strength, the others present knew that he was likely from a powerful family and it was not surprising that he had protectors.

Xu Mingxi knew that the sect must have arranged for him to be protected by at least one elder; otherwise, it would be truly strange.

"Alright, then we'll trouble Brother Xu to come with us."

The group agreed to meet at the gate of the Far East City two days later, at dawn.

Meanwhile, a conversation also took place in the Mo family mansion of Ghost Leopard. Several figures dressed in black flashed by, left the mansion, and disappeared into the darkness.

If Lingyi were here, she would definitely discover that the scimitar-wielding Soul Emperor who once stopped her was among them.

After agreeing on a departure time, Xu Mingxi strolled around the street, touching and looking at things here and there, as if afraid that others wouldn't notice her.

They bought snacks and asked for directions until they finally stopped in front of a magnificent mansion.

Xu Mingxi clapped her hands, straightened her clothes and hair, walked forward, and knocked on the door knocker.

(End of this chapter)