Douluo: The Throne of Ice

Chapter 80 "Nan Qiuqiu, aren't you scared to go up and fight them?"

The backyard of Dilongmen.

Nan Shuishui led the group at the front, bypassing numerous buildings, and finally arrived at a large garden.

Because of Longcheng's unique geographical location, almost all the flowers, plants and trees in this large garden are cold-resistant, so even when the weather is a bit cold, the garden is still lush and green, and you can even see many beautiful flowers.

The group of five walked among the well-trimmed flowers and plants, heading deeper into the garden, until they stopped by a well.

As they approached the well, Shu Yan and the other two almost simultaneously felt a surge of desire, as if there was something in the well that was extremely attractive to them.

Hyotei felt the throbbing and a look of excitement appeared on her face. Although Yuki-tei's expression did not change, a hint of joy appeared in her eyes. Clearly, she had sensed something.

Looking at the calm water, Shu Yan couldn't help but click his tongue slightly. He had to admit that this was definitely a treasure land very suitable for ice-attribute soul masters to cultivate.

Even without entering the well, the ice-attribute elemental energy near the wellhead was at least twice as concentrated as that outside, and the chilling aura emanating from it made him feel refreshed.

"To be honest, distinguished guests, this is the Cold Spring, which contains very rich spiritual energy that has a nourishing effect on Soul Masters. As for the cave below, it was isolated by our Dragon Gate ancestors using a mechanism. Otherwise, if the extreme cold inside were released, this area would probably become a barren ice field."

"As for the wonders of that cave, you gentlemen are probably already aware of them, so I won't go into too much detail. However, I must remind you that the temperature inside that cave is extremely low. I once tried to enter it, but I was almost frozen solid within seconds. Even my ancestor, a titled Douluo-level figure from the Dragon Gate, could only stay there for less than a minute. You distinguished guests, please think carefully..."

Nan Shuishui's complexion wasn't very good, but she still maintained a smile and then forced herself to speak.

Shu Yan also noticed Nan Shuishui's expression, but didn't seem to care much.

His gaze fell upon the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress, then he said softly:

"how?"

Xue Di raised her eyes, her deep gaze gleaming with a subtle light. Then she nodded and said softly:

"There's no mistake, this is definitely the place."

Hyotei excitedly raised his fist, licked his dry lips, and quickly asked:

"When are we going down?"

Shu Yan whispered a few words in Xu Jiujiu's ear, and only spoke after receiving a response from Xu Jiujiu:

"Let's go down now..."

Nan Shuishui hesitated, as if she wanted to say something more, but Shu Yan spoke first once again:

"Senior Nan, you don't need to trouble yourself with anything else. What you've said is nothing to us. During this time, you can think about what kind of reward the Earth Dragon Gate wants. As long as it's reasonable, we can satisfy you."

Shu Yan's words were absolutely true. Although their attitude carried a hint of threat and coercion, that's just how the world is. When there's an insurmountable gap in strength and realm, whoever is stronger is right. Does the specific attitude matter to the absolutely dominant party?

I think it's largely unimportant in the current situation. Having said that, Shu Yan doesn't believe he's reached the point of being someone who eats and throws away, or uses and discards. By taking away the secret land that the Earth Dragon Gate has guarded for thousands of years, he can give the Earth Dragon Gate a hope of avoiding future wars, and it could even be said that he can make their power rise to a higher level...

In short, he is reasonable, but he doesn't say much.

Of course, this is all based on the premise that the other party is intelligent; otherwise, news of the evil spirit master attacking the Earth Dragon Gate and stealing some treasure might spread in a few days...

Perhaps seeing that the others' attitudes were too firm, Nan Shuishui could only sigh helplessly, then said with some melancholy:

"Please make yourselves at home, distinguished guests..."

Xue Di arrived behind Xu Jiujiu and then released a burst of soul power to envelop her. The two of them then jumped into the well.

Hyotei gave a soft snort and followed the two down. Shu Yan then said to Nan Shuishui:

"What I said before wasn't a joke. Dragon City has a special geographical location, and the situation on the continent has been changing rapidly in recent years. The Heavenly Soul Empire was previously all plains with no natural defenses. I've said all I need to say. Senior Nan, please consider it carefully..."

Then, he jumped down into the well and headed downwards.

……

After the four figures disappeared from the well, Nan Shuishui slumped against the wall, looking somewhat helpless. Nan Qiuqiu, who had been hiding behind the flower bushes, quickly went over to help her up and then asked with some concern:

"Mom, are you alright?"

Nan Shuishui paused for a moment, then said:

"Mom is fine. But you, didn't I tell you to focus on your cultivation and not come along?"

Nan Qiuqiu pouted and whispered:

"I was just worried about you..."

"hehe…"

Nan Shuishui tapped Nan Qiuqiu's forehead, then mercilessly revealed the reality:

"I think you just want to slack off and watch the show; you're never this enthusiastic before."

Nan Qiuqiu chuckled awkwardly, then said somewhat resentfully:

"Mom, are you really just going to hand over the secret place that our Earth Dragon Gate has guarded for a thousand years? You didn't even ask who they are. What if they're just lying to us...?"

Nan Shuishui frowned, then slapped Nan Qiuqiu hard on the head. After glancing at the well, she said in a deep voice:

"It seems you haven't learned any of the qi-reading skills I taught you... I've spoiled you too much, which is why you can say such brainless things."

"Aside from the fact that the cultivation levels of the young boy and girl were deliberately concealed during those two years, the other two women did not conceal their cultivation levels at all. But even so, I could not sense a trace of soul power on them. There are only two explanations for this situation."

"First, the other party has no soul power at all; second, the other party's cultivation level is far higher than mine. Your mother's cultivation level is level 86. I can figure out whether the other party has no soul power or whether I just can't sense it."

Nan Qiuqiu shrank back, and after a long while, she cautiously continued to ask:

"Then...Mom? What should we do now?"

Nan Shuishui rolled her eyes at her, gave a self-deprecating chuckle, and then said:

"What else can we do? Just accept our bad luck. Do you expect us to fight two Title Douluo-level or even stronger experts in a real battle?"

"However, what that young man said is indeed worth our deep consideration. The two provinces adjacent to the Sun Moon Empire outside Dragon City are both vast plains. In recent years, the Sun Moon Empire has been making frequent moves. If a war really breaks out, the Star Luo Empire has the Mingdou Mountain Range to defend itself, and Douling is located behind the two countries. Our Heavenly Soul Empire will definitely be the first to bear the brunt of the impact from the Sun Moon Empire."

"If I were to give up a secret place that we could never explore in order to gain the friendship of a powerful, reclusive family, the benefits would be considerable."

"Of course, if they don't admit it, what can we do as long as they don't make an example of them or continue to harm the sect? Are you suggesting I yell right now... Nan Qiuqiu, why don't you dare go up and fight them?"

"Hmm, what do you think?"

Nan Qiuqiu shrank back slightly, intimidated by her mother's authority, but still couldn't help asking:

"Mom, how did you know they were from a reclusive family?"

Nan Shui Shui slapped him hard again, then said with exasperation:

"People who look so alike are either siblings or mother and daughter. Are you telling me they're lovers?!"

"Nan Qiuqiu, I've been so wise all my life, how could I have given birth to such a stupid daughter like you... You're driving me crazy..."

In the backyard of the Earth Dragon Gate, Nan Shuishui's exasperated voice and Nan Qiuqiu's intermittent screams echoed each other, leaving the Earth Dragon Gate experts in the front yard looking at each other in bewilderment, none of them knowing what to do...

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(End of this chapter)