Douluo: Legend of the Holy Land

Chapter 213 External Developments

Boom!

Having just finished his mental battle, Xiao Yu floated down and overheard Huo Wu's words. He couldn't help but flick her forehead: "You crazy girl, you're really heartless! I'm your husband, aren't you worried about my safety at all? Be careful I don't leave you here!"

Huo Wu rubbed her aching head and pouted in dissatisfaction: "They're just confident in your abilities. How could that guy's skills possibly be a problem for you?"

"You're kidding me!"

Xiao Yu rolled his eyes at Huo Wu and said without any pretense, "Just wait and see how I deal with you later, I'll give you a good spanking!"

"you"

Although Qian Renxue and Ye Lingling were not outsiders, Huo Wu's face still turned red, and she spat out a "rogue".

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes repeatedly, silently cursing Xiao Yu for being a womanizer, lecherous, and shameless.

Only Ye Lingling, the gentlest of the three girls, nestled into Xiao Yu's arms like a swallow seeking shelter. After carefully checking Xiao Yu's condition, she raised her head and said, "Brother Xiao Yu, I'm so glad you're alright!"

"Lingling, you're the best!"

Xiao Yu was deeply moved. Of the three women, Ye Lingling was the most considerate. He couldn't help but give Ye Lingling's luscious red lips a light peck.

The next moment, he suddenly made a discovery and said with delight, "Lingling, you're about to break through level sixty!"

"Um!"

Ye Lingling said softly, "I'm currently stuck at level 59, and I think I'll be able to break through in the next few days."

When Ye Lingling awakened her martial soul, her innate soul power was between level seven and eight. She also improved her physique by using pills made from immortal herbs to cleanse her marrow and absorb a 100,000-year-old soul bone. Now, her aptitude is almost at the level of full innate soul power. In Douluo Star, the cultivation speed of support-type soul masters is much slower than that of battle soul masters, but there is no such rule in the Underworld. She is also diligent and hardworking. She already had the cultivation of a Soul King during the Soul Master Competition, so it is reasonable that she is about to break through to the Soul Emperor.

"Then let's stay here for the next few days and set off again after Lingling breaks through to the Soul Emperor level."

When Xiao Yu made his decision, he reached out and sucked in the inner core of the Black Spirit Tiger that Ye Lingling had personally killed with her soul tool. He then handed it to Ye Lingling and said, "Lingling, the inner core of this Black Spirit Tiger is equivalent to a soul ring of 25,000 to 30,000 years. With your current physical condition, it is perfect as your sixth soul ring."

Like the Nine-Heart Begonia, the Sacred Heart Begonia always uses healing soul skills, so when Ye Lingling absorbs a soul ring, she only needs to consider the age of the soul ring and does not need to consider the type and attributes of the soul beast that produces the soul ring.

Ye Lingling nodded gently, accepted the Black Spirit Tiger's inner core, found a suitable spot in the main hall, sat down, and began cultivating.

Xiao Yu then absorbed the inner core of the Flame Demon Ape and waved it to Huo Wu, saying, "This ape is fire-attribute and its strength is equivalent to a 50,000-year-old soul beast. When you break through to level 70, you can use it as a soul ring. However, you need to speed up your cultivation, since it's still unknown when you'll be able to break through to Soul Emperor."

"Hmph, I'll definitely catch up right away."

Huo Wu snorted, put the inner core of the Flame Demon Ape into her storage soul tool, and quickly walked to Ye Lingling's side to begin her own cultivation.

"Your reverse psychology tactic worked well!"

Seeing that the two women had entered a deep meditation, Qian Renxue finally spoke.

Having served as the Crown Prince for nearly twenty years, Qian Renxue's position allowed her to quickly discern Xiao Yu's intentions in treating the two women differently.

Ye Lingling is gentle and introverted, even somewhat insecure. Encouragement and comfort are her greatest motivation.

Huo Wu, on the other hand, has a fiery temper and is arrogant. When dealing with her, using provocation is far more effective than conventional persuasion.

"I think you should prepare to wait until both of those girls have broken through level 60 before moving on to the next level!"

Although Xiao Yu said that they would set off after Ye Lingling broke through level 60, Qian Renxue knew that this was just for Huo Wu's benefit. Judging from the girl's competitive nature, she would definitely put in all her effort in the next few days to break through her limits and catch up with the others.

Xiao Yu and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, then Xiao Yu nodded with a half-smile: "Xue'er, you understand me best. True friends are hard to find, it's fate!"

Don't give me that!

Qian Renxue snorted lightly: "I'm not Ye Lingling. I don't know what kind of bewitching potion you've given her, but this little brat has her heart completely devoted to you. She'd probably be counting the money for you even if you sold her out!"

"It's because Lingling is kind-hearted!"

Xiao Yu scratched his head sheepishly. To be honest, he knew that he owed Ye Lingling the most among the three women. As the first one there, Ye Lingling not only did not hold a grudge against Qian Renxue and Huo Wu who came later, but she also helped Xiao Yu to reconcile the relationship between the two.

"Be nicer to them!"

Qian Renxue's impression of Ye Lingling was also quite good, at least better than Huo Wu's. She glanced at Xiao Yu and found a suitable spot to sit cross-legged: "I'll start cultivating too."

Xiao Yu released the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, enveloping the group within it, and began his cultivation by circulating his own soul power.

. . . . . . . . . .

While Xiao Yu and his companions were entering the Underworld for trials, undercurrents were still swirling in the Douluo Continent.

"waste!"

Inside the Papal Palace in Wuhun City.

Bibi Dong's face was gloomy, and she crushed the teacup in her hand with her bare hands in anger.

Before Bibi Dong was Ghost Douluo Ghost Phantom, who revealed his true form. Although Ghost Douluo often appeared in the form of a shadow outside, how could he dare to put on airs in front of the Pope?

At this moment, Ghost Douluo had lost all the majesty of a titled Douluo. He was filled with fear and trembling as he awaited the Pope's reprimand.

Originally, he was dispatched by Bibi Dong to secretly infiltrate the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace and warn the substitute that Qian Renxue had left in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, so that he would obediently follow the orders of the Papal Palace.

Qian Renxue had two elders, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, who were specifically responsible for her safety. She was going to the Underworld for training and leaving a substitute to infiltrate the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace. Such a big matter could not be kept from them. The two immediately reported the matter to the Papal Palace and the Hall of Worship.

Qian Daoliu had known about this for a long time and didn't care. But Bibi Dong's mind started to wander. Ever since the ambush of Xiao Yu outside Wuhun City, Qian Renxue had broken off all ties with her. She was still thinking about how to get the infiltration plan of the Heaven Dou Empire back on track, but she didn't expect that this filial daughter would take the initiative to give her an opportunity.

Qian Renxue is of noble status, and no one dares to threaten her or attack her. But what does Bibi Dong have to worry about when she is just a substitute of low status? However, because Serpent Spear and Porcupine are two fence-sitters who are unwilling to offend Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue too much, she sent her absolute confidant, Ghost Douluo, to take action.

(End of this chapter)