In Douluo Continent, I saved Zhu Zhuqing at the beginning.

He felt as if he were living in a dream.

"See, I told you, this fish is really stupid."

Lin Yan happily picked the fish off the shell and threw it into the wooden bucket. Suddenly, he noticed Sword Douluo staring intently at the small fish, and asked curiously, "Sword Elder, do you recognize this fish?"

Swordsman's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke softly, "If I'm not mistaken, this small crimson fish is a Spirit Fish."

"A phantom fish!"

Lin Yan was taken aback; this was impressive. "Is it a soul beast?"

“No. But…” Swordsman shook his head.

But before he could finish speaking, Lin Yan let out a soft "Oh." Disinterested, she turned away and continued fishing.

Swordsman was bewildered. Couldn't you wait until I finished speaking?

What he didn't say was that this fish possessed a trace of the bloodline of an ancient dragon, making it not a soul beast, but rather a variant.

Even more precious than a soul beast.

They can only grow in extremely special cold pools. If they are in ordinary pools, they will die after a short time, so they are very rare.

Not only is its meat delicious, but it can also enhance physical strength after consumption. Furthermore, it contains a surge of water element essence, which can greatly increase one's control over the water element.

These two soul masters with water elemental martial souls are invaluable treasures.

Is this strange ability ten times better than ordinary soul beasts?

"Forget it, with the big boss's perspective, this little bit of mystery probably won't surprise him..." Sword Master consoled himself.

However, he still secretly admired him. "As expected of a master. Only a master like him could catch a fish like this."

As far as the eye could see, small, bright red fish darted in and out of the wooden tub, their forms seemingly existing between illusion and reality.

That's why he's called the ethereal fish.

Conventional methods simply cannot capture it.

Even with his title of Douluo level strength, he couldn't do anything about it.

.

"Whoosh!"

In a short while, another ethereal fish was pulled out of the water.

This time, Swordmaster could no longer contain his curiosity and asked, "Mr. Lin, could you tell me how you caught the fish?"

"What's wrong with saying this?"

Lin Yan suddenly became interested and said a few more words.

"In my hometown, there's a legend about someone who used to fish with a straight hook. They said, 'Those who are willing will take the bait.' I was just idly trying to imitate that predecessor, but I don't have that skill. So I can only retreat..."

The next best thing is to use a curved hook instead of bait..."

Lin Yan paused here, pointed to his heart, and smiled faintly, "Only those with clear minds and focused attention can truly understand each other."

Only then can you possibly accomplish what you want to do.

“招摹”

“招摹”

Swordsman muttered to himself several times, but his eyes brightened.

"I think I understand what the boss means. The main reason he brought me here wasn't for fishing. He wanted to test my resolve, to make me remain completely naked!"

"That's right, I was too impetuous. After years of cultivation, I had long since forgotten that naivety."

"I should wake up. If I can't get rid of distracting thoughts and my desires never stop, I won't be able to go any further on the path of swordsmanship."

"So that's how it is with the sword."

Swordsman understood.

I'm so ashamed. The big boss is really going to great lengths for me.

Meanwhile, in the area near the core of the Starry Sky Forest.

A small team of several people remained here. Their armor was clearly visible, and would be familiar to any major power in the Soul Master world.

Because they were one of the teams organized by the Grand Duke of the Underworld to search for Zhu Zhuqing.

The team has been searching here for several days, but there is still no trace of Zhu Zhuqing.

Left with no other choice, they had to grit their teeth and keep pushing deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.

Suddenly, a man in black, like a ghost, landed at the very front of the group.

He knelt on one knee and said, "Chieftain, our men have found two people by a lake. However, we don't know their strength and haven't dared to approach rashly. I suspect they might..."

It has a connection with the second young lady.

"Okay, take me there."

Without the slightest hesitation, the Grand Duke of the Underworld gave a cold reply from the very front of the procession.

Chapter 41 The Duke is Too Kind

The Grand Duke of the Underworld, accompanied by two personal guards, followed the guidance of the Dark Guards and continued to venture deeper into the territory.

The deeper he went, the more alarmed he became.

What kind of being can live here?

Are they even human?

Even if you have a lot of doubts, you have to see it to know.

However, a moment later, he suddenly stopped. Following the direction indicated by the guard, he saw a girl in a long black dress three hundred meters away.

The girl was tall and slender, with a fair and long neck, like a beautiful and proud swan.

Now, the girl carries a small basket around her waist and occasionally squats down to dig up unknown wild vegetables with a small dagger.

Upon seeing this scene, the Grand Duke of the Underworld felt a pang of sadness.

The second young lady of the Duke's mansion, one of the future Star Empress's strong competitors, is actually digging for wild vegetables here.

Most importantly, a faint smile played on the corners of the girl's lips, clearly visible.

In other words, she was happy even though life was hard!

At this moment, even the dignified Grand Duke of the Underworld, whose heart was as firm as a rock, trembled slightly. It was from guilt and self-reproach.

After all, how many fathers are truly heartless?

After a moment, Zhu Zhuqing nodded with satisfaction. She had already dug up quite a few wild vegetables; it was time to go back.

At the same time, she felt a little hopeful: Was she really that capable? Would her teacher praise her?

Thinking this, her bright eyes curved into crescent shapes.

It's extremely beautiful.

Seeing this, the Grand Duke of the Underworld secretly followed with his family guards.

Before long, after passing through the dense forest, everyone's view suddenly opened up, and what appeared before them was a lake as clear as a sapphire.

There's a station by the lake, where two people sit.

Of course, the most eye-catching figure is the old man standing there.

Dressed in white with white hair, he moved with the breeze, exuding an extraordinary and otherworldly aura. Anyone who saw him would have to praise him as an unparalleled master.

"Galácticos, it's Galácticos here."

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the Grand Duke of the Underworld exclaimed inwardly.

As a high-ranking member of the Star Luo Empire, it's not surprising that he knows Sword Douluo.

As for Lin Yan next to him, he completely ignored him.

In his view, this must be Sword Douluo's unruly disciple.

After all, anyone with a brain could see that Lin Yan was fishing. If this were outside, it wouldn't matter, but this is the Star Dou Great Forest, teeming with soul beasts.

Suddenly, the Grand Duke of the Underworld thought of a possibility.

Could it be that his daughter's teacher is a Sword Douluo?

This is a difficult problem.

Not only is the opponent powerful, but they also have the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School behind them. We cannot afford to offend them lightly.

"Clan Chief, shall we bring the Second Miss back now?" The guard who spoke clearly did not recognize Sword Douluo. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked such a question.

Upon hearing this question, Princess Youming hesitated for a moment, then instructed, "You may all leave now. I will take Miss back in a while."

"But what about the elders' council..."

"Hmph. When did it become your place to question my orders!"

The Grand Duke of the Underworld looked displeased, just as he had shown; the family wasn't a monolithic entity. Some people were actually hoping he would make a mistake.

Yes. Yes.

The guards dared not say another word and quietly left.

Just after the guards left, the Grand Duke of the Underworld witnessed a scene that horrified him.

Suddenly, the figure who had been fishing by the river pulled on the fishing rod.

As the fishing rod was swung, the very end of the long fishing line emerged from the water. And there, hanging from it, was a fish.

魚！

Do you believe it?

The Grand Duke of the Underworld was also dumbfounded. Don't you soul beasts have any shame? You actually got lured into this?

The shock continues.

He saw that Sword Douluo actually stepped forward to pick the fish, with a smile on his face. He even saw Sword Douluo opening his mouth and saying something.