Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

"Besides, she's a very nice person."

Xiao Wu looked at Zhu Zhuqing, then at Le Pei. She hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"it is good."

Zhu Zhuqing put down the porridge bowl and walked towards Le Pei's direction with Xiao Wu.

Rapunzel was squatting next to a wounded soldier, holding a bowl of freshly brewed medicine in her hand, and feeding the wounded soldier spoonful by spoonful.

The medicine was very bitter. The wounded soldier would frown every time he took a sip, but he didn't complain.

Rapunzel didn't rush him; she just fed him spoonful by spoonful, her movements unhurried and gentle.

Sunlight streamed down from the grey sky, falling on her golden hair and casting a warm glow.

Her profile was gentle, with soft lines and a gentle expression; even her breathing had a reassuring rhythm.

Xiao Wu stood a few steps away, looking at Rapunzel's profile, and suddenly didn't know how to start a conversation.

She wasn't very good at interacting with people. In the Star Dou Great Forest, she was pampered by Da Ming and Er Ming, and during the Soul Master Competition, she had teammates to protect her.

Now, when asked to take the initiative to get to know a stranger, she feels somewhat at a loss.

Chapter 538 Farewell

Zhu Zhuqing noticed Xiao Wu's hesitation.

She glanced at Xiao Wu, a faint smile flashing in her cool cat-like eyes, then reached out, took Xiao Wu's wrist, and walked towards Rapunzel.

Xiao Wu stumbled slightly as Zhu Zhuqing pulled her along, her steps unsteady, but she quickly caught up with Zhu Zhuqing's pace. She didn't say anything, simply letting Zhu Zhuqing lead her.

The two stood down next to Rapunzel.

Rapunzel was feeding the wounded soldier the last few doses of medicine when she heard footsteps, looked up, and stared at them.

Her amber eyes shimmered with a soft golden glow in the sunlight, clear and gentle, as if she were looking at two friends who had come to her for help.

"Zhuqing," Rapunzel spoke, her voice soft, carrying a hint of weariness from just finishing her work, but the gentleness in her tone remained undiminished. "What is it?"

Zhu Zhuqing tilted her head slightly towards Xiao Wu, her voice still cool, but softer than usual. "Le Pei, this is Xiao Wu. A new member of the elite camp."

Rapunzel's gaze fell on Xiao Wu, she looked her up and down, and then smiled slightly.

The smile was faint, just a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth, but it eased Xiao Wu's tense shoulders a little.

“I know you. We met at the Soul Master Competition.” Rapunzel placed the medicine bowl on the tray beside her, stood up, and patted off non-existent dust from her skirt.

Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment; she hadn't expected Rapunzel to remember her.

“You’re amazing too,” Xiao Wu said, her voice a little strained but sincere. “Your golden long-haired martial soul is very special.”

Rapunzel smiled but didn't reply. She knew Xiaowu was just being polite, but she didn't dislike it.

The two chatted for a few more minutes, mostly about topics like "When did you come to the North?", "Are you getting used to living here?", and "Have you encountered any problems in your cultivation?"

Xiao Wu's answer was a little stiff, but very earnest. She wasn't very good at chatting with people, but in the Star Dou Great Forest, she had Da Ming and Er Ming to pamper her, and during the Soul Master Competition, she had teammates to protect her.

Now, when she's asked to chat casually with someone she doesn't know very well, she doesn't know what to say.

But Rapunzel didn't seem to mind her awkwardness. She asked a question, Xiaowu answered, and then they would move on to the next topic.

There were no awkward silences or awkward moments.

After chatting for a while, Rapunzel glanced at the few more wounded soldiers being carried in through the door of the tent not far away and sighed softly.

"I have to go now." She nodded to Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu, picked up the tray, and turned to walk towards the tent.

The pace was fast, but each step was steady.

Zhu Zhuqing watched as Rape's figure disappeared behind the tent flap, then turned her gaze to Xiao Wu.

"She's a very nice person, isn't she?" Her voice remained as cold and aloof as ever, but there was a hint of softness in her tone that she herself didn't even realize.

Xiao Wu nodded. "Mm."

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm huddled in a corner, its small eyes narrowed, its body swaying slightly, as if deep in thought.

It overheard Xiaowu and Rapunzel's conversation and sensed the faint divine power emanating from Rapunzel. Despite being disliked by Xiaowu many times, it couldn't help but speak up.

“Xiao Wu, I just sensed it again. That girl named Rapunzel's divine power is related to healing and life. The divine position she inherited should also be in that aspect.”

Xiao Wu did not answer.

She didn't want to be distracted by Zhu Zhuqing, and she especially didn't want Tianmeng Bingcan to ramble on at this time. But she still listened to what Tianmeng Bingcan said.

Life. Healing. What Rapunzel did in the Northern Allied Forces' wounded soldiers' camp was indeed related to healing.

Xiao Wu lowered her eyes and sighed inwardly.

Yet another inheritor of the Divine Trial. The unknown Soul Master from the far north, the Ice Queen, Rapunzel.

How many powerful figures on this continent are unknown to her?

Xiao Wu snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Zhu Zhuqing. "Let's go, it's time for training."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, and the two walked side by side toward the training ground.

……

The Royal Palace of the Kingdom of Barak.

Cinderella stood at the door of Aurora's study, raised her hand, and gently knocked.

"Come in." Ailuo's voice came from inside, tinged with weariness, but still gentle.

Cinderella pushed open the door and went inside.

Aurora sat behind her desk, a quill pen in her hand, signing a document. The files and letters spread out on the desk were piled up like a small mountain, unchanged from when she last visited.

Hearing footsteps, Aurora looked up and saw Cinderella, a slight smile appearing on her lips.

"What brings you here? Come in and have a seat."

Cinderella didn't sit down. She walked to the desk, stood still, and looked into Aurora's tired, light gold eyes.

"I've come to say goodbye."

Aurora paused, pen in hand. She looked up at Cinderella, remained silent for a moment, then put down her pen and leaned back in her chair.

"Have you decided?"

"Ah."

Aurora didn't say much. She simply looked at Cinderella, a complex light flashing in her light golden eyes.

There was disappointment, reluctance, and a sense of relief.

She was disappointed that Cinderella couldn't stay and help her. She was saddened that she had to part ways with her hard-won friend from her hometown. But she was relieved that she no longer had to agonize over it.

"When are you leaving?" Aurora asked.

"today."

Aurora nodded, stood up from behind her desk, and walked over to Cinderella.

The two stood facing each other, less than a step apart. Aurora was half a head shorter than Cinderella, and she had to look up to see Cinderella's expression.

"Then be careful on your way," Ai Luo said, her voice a little strained, but the smile on her lips remained.

Cinderella nodded. "You too. Don't overwork yourself."

Ailuo smiled but didn't reply. She knew she couldn't possibly not be tired, but she accepted her concern.

The two remained silent for a moment.

Then, Cinderella reached out and gently hugged Aurora.

Aurora's body stiffened slightly, then relaxed, and she reached out to wrap her arms around Cinderella's waist.

"Take care," Cinderella said.

“You too,” Aurora said.

The two released each other, and Cinderella turned and walked towards the door. When she reached the door, she stopped and looked back.

Aurora remained standing there, sunlight streaming in through the windowpanes and falling on her, bathing her pale gold dress in a warm glow.

She stood very straight, her back ramrod straight, so slender that she seemed like she could be blown over by a gust of wind, yet she supported the weight of an entire kingdom.

Cinderella looked away, pushed open the door, and went out.

The door slowly closed behind me.

The corridor was quiet, with only the sound of her own footsteps echoing softly in the empty space.

Cinderella walked back the way she came. Her steps were quick, so quick that her skirt billowed behind her like a small flag.

Walk through the corridors, pass through the forecourt, and exit the palace gates.

Chapter 539 Returning to Nottingham

The afternoon sun shone down from the gray sky, falling on Cinderella's face with a faint warmth.

She narrowed her eyes, stood on the steps in front of the Barak Palace, and glanced back at the palace where she had spent several days. High walls, deep courtyards, carved windows—the people inside were still busy, and no one knew when she would return.

Cinderella withdrew her gaze and turned to walk towards the city gate.

She walked very fast, so fast that her skirt fluttered behind her like a small flag.

I didn't have much luggage; everything was in my storage ring, so I didn't even need to carry a bundle.

She walked lightly, as lightly as a breeze, blowing through the streets of Barak, past the passersby, and past the shops with their doors closed or open.

The pedestrians on the street were still hurrying along, and no one noticed her.

Occasionally, someone would glance up at her, only to be attracted by her appearance, before lowering their head again and continuing on their way.

In this world, it's better to avoid trouble than to meddle. Instead of looking at other people's faces, it's better to look at the road beneath your feet.

Cinderella passed through the city gate and walked out of Barak. The city walls behind her gradually shrank in her vision, from a majestic outline to a blurry silhouette, and then to a thin line on the horizon.

Her next stop is Nottingham City, Holy Soul Village.

Nottingham City and the Kingdom of Barak are very close, separated only by the Barak River.