Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

The Ice Queen did not speak, but simply closed her deep blue eyes slightly.

A faint, almost invisible blue halo emanated from her, spreading silently like ripples on water, quickly merging into the boundless ice and snow beneath her feet, and extending in the direction described by the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

Her senses were connected with the icy energy of the entire far north, and her thoughts, like invisible tendrils, swept across the undulating ice hills, penetrated the thick layers of millennia-old ice, and swept over the ravines and cracks buried by wind and snow.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm watched the Ice Queen nervously, not daring to breathe.

Xiao Wu remained kneeling in the snow, her head bowed, her heart feeling as if it were being gripped by an icy hand.

The Ice Emperor's sapphire-like eyes were fixed on the Ice Queen, its tail hook swaying unconsciously, revealing its inner turmoil.

The Snow Emperor remained as calm as if she were frozen in ice, but her aura became increasingly in harmony with the world around her.

Time passed slowly, and every second felt incredibly long.

Finally, the Ice Queen's long eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes. Her deep blue eyes remained clear and unreadable, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

"how?"

Hyotei couldn't help but speak first, her voice carrying a hint of urgency that she herself didn't realize.

The Ice Queen looked at the Snow Emperor and the Ice Emperor, nodded gently, and her ethereal voice rang out: "In that direction, there is indeed an area covered by a natural energy barrier. Behind the barrier, the concentration of icy aura far exceeds that of the surrounding area, and it is pure and ancient, consistent with the characteristics of the Myriad-Year Profound Ice Marrow."

Her words were calm, yet they resonated like thunder in Hyotei's heart.

it is true!

That damned Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm actually didn't lie this time! That cave containing tens of thousands of years-old ice marrow, as large as a mountain, really exists!

A surge of overwhelming joy instantly dispelled most of the anger in Hyotei's heart.

Compared to this tangible possibility that concerns her future tribulation and even further advancement, the offense of this insect and this little rabbit in front of her seems to have become less intolerable.

Chapter 239 Rose Hotel

Hyotei took a deep breath of the icy air, forcing himself to calm down.

When the sapphire-like eyes turned to Tianmeng Bingcan and Xiaowu again, the killing intent within had largely subsided, replaced by a condescending scrutiny.

Snow Empress saw the change in Ice Empress's expression and understood its decision.

She remained silent, simply standing aside, indicating her support for whatever decision Hyotei made.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, observing the expressions of the Ice Queen and seeing that the Ice Emperor's expression softened, immediately knew that their lives were most likely saved.

He quickly made a kowtowing gesture again, his voice filled with the obsequiousness of someone who had just escaped a calamity: "Ice Emperor, Snow Emperor, Queen! Everything I said is true, not a single word is false! Now that you have verified it, can... can you let us leave? We promise to get out of the far north immediately, get far away, and never disturb your peaceful cultivation again!"

Hyotei gave it a cold glance and let out a soft snort.

"Get lost."

Her voice remained cold, but it no longer held a deadly intent.

"Before I change my mind."

Those few simple words sounded like celestial music to Tianmeng Bingcan and Xiaowu.

"Thank you, Hyotei-sama! Thank you, Yuki-sama! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Tianmeng Bingcan felt as if she had been granted a pardon and thanked him repeatedly. Her illusory figure rippled with excitement.

He dared not delay for even a moment and immediately sent a telepathic message to Xiao Wu: "Hurry! Little Wu! Hurry!"

Xiao Wu sprang up from the snow almost instantly, not even having time to brush the snow off her knees. She hurriedly bowed in the direction of the Snow Emperor and the other two, then turned around and, with all her might, sprinted towards the outer edge of the far north.

She ran so fast, so frantically, as if a giant beast was chasing her, her bulky cotton-padded coat dragging a clumsy and disheveled shadow in the wind and snow.

Hyotei looked in the direction where the man and the insect had disappeared, a complex emotion flashing in her sapphire-like eyes, but it was quickly replaced by anticipation for the Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow Cave.

She turned to Snow Queen and Snow Emperor: "Shall we go over and take a look?"

Xue Di nodded slightly.

Three figures vanished from their spot in an instant.

……

Soto.

A large crowd thronged beneath the towering city gate.

Tang San and Cinderella walked along the bustling street, looking travel-worn.

After several days of continuous travel, even those in good physical condition couldn't help but show signs of fatigue on their faces.

"Sis, let's find a place to eat first, and then find a hotel to stay in."

Tang San turned to Cinderella beside him and spoke. His gaze remained subtly protective of her side, shielding her from potential collisions in the crowd.

"it is good."

Cinderella nodded, a hint of weariness in her azure eyes.

The two found a small shop on the roadside that looked fairly clean and ate something simple.

The food wasn't exactly delicious, but the hot soup helped to ease some of the fatigue from the journey.

After filling their stomachs, rest becomes the most urgent need.

They walked slowly along the street, their eyes scanning the shops lining both sides, searching for a suitable place to stay.

Soon, a uniquely decorated hotel caught their attention.

The hotel has three floors and doesn't look very big from the outside, but its overall style is refreshing.

It is entirely rose-red, as if it were carved from a huge piece of rose crystal, and it shimmers with a soft luster in the sunlight.

Above the hotel entrance hangs a gilded plaque with the words "Rose Hotel" engraved on it.

"It looks pretty good," Cinderella said softly.

The hotel's environment was clearly much more upscale than any other hotel they had seen along their journey.

Tang San nodded slightly. After traveling for so long, he hoped his sister could stay comfortably and get a good night's rest.

"This will do," he said.

The two pushed open the exquisite glass door and went inside.

The hotel's interior was equally comfortable. A faint scent of roses filled the air, soft red carpets covered the floor, and a neatly dressed waiter stood behind the front desk.

Upon seeing a guest enter, the waiter immediately put on a professional smile.

"Welcome to the Rose Hotel. Are you two staying here?"

"Yes." Tang San walked to the front desk. "Give us two rooms."

The waiter looked apologetic, skillfully operated the soul tool screen beside him, and then shook his head: "I'm so sorry, gentlemen. Our establishment... only has one room left."

Only one room left?

Tang San frowned slightly and turned his head to look at Cinderella.

Seeing this, the waiter quickly added, "But please rest assured, our Rose Hotel rooms are very spacious, with enough room for two people to stay and rest."

He wore a subtle, knowing smile, but the exhausted Tang San and Cinderella failed to grasp its meaning, unaware that the Rose Hotel in Soto City was more famous for its couples' theme.

Tang San didn't answer immediately; he was waiting for Cinderella's decision.

Although they are siblings, they are getting older, and sharing a room would be inconvenient. If the older sister is unwilling, he will immediately take her away and find another place to stay.

Cinderella was a little tired and didn't want to drag her luggage to find another hotel with uncertain availability.

She figured the suite was big anyway, so spending the night with her lover wouldn't be a problem, and nodded slightly to Tang San.

Seeing the obvious fatigue on his sister's face, Tang San's concerns were instantly dispelled.

Nothing is more important than getting my sister to rest as soon as possible.

He turned back to the waiter and said, "Okay, we'll take that room."

The waiter's smile widened: "Okay, please show me your identification, and I'll process your request right away..."

Just then, a voice, tinged with a lazy yet undeniable air, came from the direction of the hotel entrance:

"and many more."

The voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of the group.

Tang San and Cinderella turned their heads to look at the same time.

At the hotel entrance, a tall young man was seen walking in with his arm around a pair of twin girls who looked almost identical.

The young man looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, with broad shoulders, handsome features, and long golden hair casually draped over his shoulders.

What's most striking about him are his eyes—evil eyes with double pupils, deep blue and sharp, carrying an innate dominance and arrogance.

He swaggered to the front desk with the two pretty twins in his arms, not even glancing at Tang San and Cinderella, and said directly to the waiter, "Are you new here? Don't you know you should reserve a room for me?"

Chapter 240 Taking Action

The waiter paused for a moment, then tentatively asked, "And you are?"

The blond man, Dai Mubai, said somewhat impatiently, "Call your manager out here."

The waiter felt a chill run down his spine when he saw Dai Mubai's gaze and hurriedly ran to the back to call his boss.

Tang San frowned as he looked at the imposing young man in front of him. He stepped forward and calmly said, "Brother, it seems we arrived first."

Dai Mubai seemed to notice that there was someone else beside him. He turned his head slightly, his evil eyes casually sweeping over Tang San, a hint of contempt flashing across them, before finally landing on Cinderella behind Tang San.

When he saw Cinderella's stunningly beautiful face and her clear, lake-like blue eyes, a hint of undisguised amazement flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a condescending, playful look.

He scoffed, not even turning his head, his tone utterly nonchalant: "So what?"

These words were extremely domineering, as if the entire hotel's rules were set for him.

The atmosphere instantly became somewhat tense.

Just then, a waiter led a middle-aged man in a manager's uniform quickly up from behind.

Upon seeing this, the manager's face was plastered with a slick smile.

"Let's talk this out, let's talk this out, please don't resort to violence."