Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

【Eva】: Xingluo Zhutian has arrived, bringing generous gifts. His target is you and your medicine.

Davis and Dai Mubai also mingled among them, waiting patiently for the fish to be caught.

“The Star Luo Empire, the Zhu family, and two princes.”

Ge Duo murmured to herself, her eyes growing brighter and brighter, as if she could see countless rare materials flying towards her.

"That's wonderful!"

She felt no tension or unease at being targeted by the high-ranking officials of the two great empires; on the contrary, she was filled with the joy of a bountiful harvest.

Although the first transaction in Tiandou City was quite fruitful, it was only a trial run. The most basic pills were offered, and the materials exchanged were good, but not top-tier.

The Star Luo Empire, especially with the Zhu family head, known for his iron-fisted rule and strength, personally leading the team, even sparked a secret competition between the two princes.

What does this mean? It means that the other party's needs are more urgent, and the price they are willing to pay will inevitably be higher!

"It seems the hook we used last time was just right."

Ge Duo gently stirred the medicine pot, feeling extremely relaxed.

She could almost see the treasures accumulated over the years in the Star Luo Empire's treasury, and the rare materials that could only be produced in specific dangerous places, beckoning to her.

“The more important people want it, the better the price it will fetch,” Ge Duo chuckled softly, her emerald eyes gleaming with shrewdness and greed.

"Perhaps this time we can offer something truly special, something that will make them reluctant to let go..."

As for the risks?

Ge Duo was never worried. She herself was a powerful expert at the Title Douluo level, and she occupied the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, a natural treasure land, where she had set up layers of poison arrays and magical traps. Even if a Title Douluo below level 95 came, he might not be able to get away with it.

Moreover, she is now in a seller's market, holding scarce resources, and others are begging for her attention.

Now she only needs to sit back and wait for the fish to bite, and prepare even more enticing bait for potential big clients.

……

The annex where the Star Luo delegation stayed in Tian Dou City.

After several days of relentless investigation, coercion, bribery, and offering substantial sums of money, Zhu Tianlin and his elite spies finally managed to extract a relatively reliable core intelligence from a complex web of information.

The mysterious witch titled Douluo Geduo did not reside in Tiandou City for a long time; her true residence was located deep in the Sunset Forest to the east of Tiandou City.

Sources say that Her Majesty Godo is aloof and dislikes noise, only making brief appearances in Tiandou City when she needs to trade or gather materials.

Sunset Forest is renowned for its rich plant diversity and unique environment.

“Sunset Forest.” Zhu Tianlin stood in front of the military sand table, pointing his finger at the vast green area, his eyes sharp as an eagle.

"There must be something extraordinary about it that can attract a Title Douluo to live in seclusion for a long time."

He turned to his trusted general beside him: "Is the information reliable? Can the exact location be confirmed?"

"Your Excellency, the information has been gathered from multiple sources and corroborated, making it highly reliable. However, the exact location is extremely well-hidden," the general replied respectfully.

"Our people tried to go deeper, but the forest was filled with poisonous miasma, the terrain was complex, and powerful soul beasts were lurking there. We lost several skilled men and were unable to pinpoint the exact location. We only roughly determined that it was somewhere in its core area. In addition, according to those who managed to escape, the energy fluctuations in that area were extremely strange, with ice and fire intertwined, which was very unusual."

"Ice and fire intertwined?" A strange light flashed in Zhu Tianlin's eyes. This did match the growing environment of some rare and precious materials that he knew.

"It seems that this Lady Godot is not only highly skilled in alchemy, but also first-rate in treasure hunting."

Chapter 103 Heading Out Overnight

Zhu Tianlin pondered for a moment, and then made a decision.

For an expert of this caliber, who is also a master alchemist with exceptional skills, forcing their way in would be the most foolish thing to do.

Since the other party openly exchanged materials for pills in Tiandou City, it's clear that they only care about interests and not personal relationships.

"Get ready," Zhu Tianlin said in a deep voice.

“I will select a few of the rarest and most presentable treasures from my collection. I will personally travel to Sunset Forest to pay my respects to His Majesty Godor.”

"Duke, are you going in person? Isn't that too risky? Deep in the Sunset Forest..." The general looked worried.

"It's alright." Zhu Tianlin waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Sincerity will reduce the risk. Besides, I'm not made of clay. The more dangerous the situation, the more valuable the other party is. Get to it immediately!"

"Yes!"

This news naturally reached Davis and Dai Mubai's ears as well.

A determined glint flashed in Davis's eyes. "Sunset Forest? Excellent. Prepare a generous gift for us immediately, and be quick!"

He needs to get in touch with Godot; this is a huge opportunity.

Meanwhile, Dai Mubai, who was hiding in the shadows, was extremely anxious upon learning this news.

He knew this was his only chance. If his elder brother or Duke Zhu succeeded in the deal first, he wouldn't even get a share.

However, he didn't have many valuable treasures that could impress a titled Douluo.

A ruthless and resolute glint flashed in his eyes: if the treasures weren't enough, he would exchange them for something else!

Intelligence? Promises?

Or risk your future.

He had to find a way, and he had to go!

……

As night deepened, the villa where the Xingluo delegation was staying remained brightly lit.

In a side hall of the main hall, Zhu Tianlin stood with his hands behind his back in front of a map.

His fingertips traced the core area of ​​Sunset Forest marked with danger symbols on the map, his eyes sharp as a falcon's.

A trusted general stood quietly to the side and reported in a low voice: "Duke, the gift list has been initially drafted. Please take a look."

He then presented the gift list.

Zhu Tianlin took it, his gaze sweeping over the priceless names on it.

Thousand-year-old blood coral core, earth core fire chalcedony, ten-thousand-year-old ironwood heartwood...

Each one is a rare treasure from the Star Luo Empire's treasury, or a reward reserved for those who have distinguished themselves in military service; ordinary nobles would never even see one in their entire lives.

Now, in order to impress that mysterious witch, Zhu Tianlin has unhesitatingly included her in his gift list.

"Hmm." Zhu Tianlin nodded slightly, his face revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Adding that Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, which is less than a thousand years old but full of spiritual energy, might be particularly attractive to these alchemy masters."

The general respectfully replied, "Yes! I will take care of it immediately and make sure it is ready before we depart tomorrow."

"Go ahead." Zhu Tianlin waved his hand, his gaze returning to the map.

"As for the exchange competition, just have your staff prepare as usual. Heaven Dou Royal Academy, ha, it's just a formality."

His tone was flat, yet carried an undeniable air of disdain.

The victories of the past years have long instilled a fixed mindset in the Star Luo faction. This time, the Soul Master exchange is merely a high-sounding excuse; their real targets are only pills and Ge Duo.

Young people from Tiandou?

They're just background figures destined to be crushed.

The general agreed wholeheartedly, bowed, and withdrew, then hurriedly went to the treasury to gather supplies.

Meanwhile, at Davis's residence.

"Duke Zhu is quick on his feet." Davis listened to his subordinate's report, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He was playing with a bead the size of a longan, its entire surface shimmering with purple lightning. This was a precious bead nurtured by a thousand-year-old thunder beast, containing a trace of heavenly lightning power.

“We cannot fall behind. Prepare the box of spiritual items I brought, as well as this Purple Thunder Pearl. Also, find a few rare poisonous medicinal herbs on the market. Since Her Majesty is a witch, she may also need them,” Davis instructed.

His preparations were equally invaluable, after all, he always did things thoroughly.

"Yes, Your Highness!" The subordinate accepted the order and busied himself with the task.

Davis walked to the window, looking at the night view of the Heavenly Dou Imperial City outside, his eyes filled with ambition.

If he could seize this opportunity to make contact with a Title Douluo who could refine miraculous pills, his standing in his father's eyes would greatly increase.

While the two were preparing for their formal and respectable visit the next day, a dark figure silently left the villa.

It was Dai Mubai.

He had no intention of waiting until dawn; Zhu Tianlin and Davis could easily visit him by virtue of their status and the generous gifts they received.

But he had neither the time nor the resources to match it.

Because of the age difference, although his talent was superior to Davis', the number of nobles who bet on him was still far less than that on Davis, so he had very few treasures in his possession.

His only advantage lies in this brief time difference and his unconventional decisiveness.

Back at his hidden hideout in Tiandou City, Dai Mubai quickly changed into a dark-colored outfit suitable for nighttime movement.

On his desk sat a small storage soul tool.

That contains all the chips he can currently offer.

There weren't many things inside, just a few spiritual plants he had collected in Xingluo City.

These gifts might seem insignificant compared to the generous presents from Zhu Tianlin and Davis, but this was the limit of what Dai Mubai could offer in a short time.

"Huo An!" Dai Mubai called out in a low voice.

A figure appeared silently behind him like a ghost, kneeling on one knee.

This man was tall and imposing, with a deep and imposing aura, like a lurking lion. He was Huo An, the Soul Emperor guard assigned by the Star Luo Royal Family to protect Dai Mubai and the owner of the Fiery Lion Martial Soul.

"Your Highness," Huo An's voice was low and hoarse.

"Get ready, we're leaving immediately for Sunset Forest," Dai Mubai commanded, his tone resolute and leaving no room for argument.

Hoan looked up, a hint of surprise flashing across his bronze face: "Your Highness, it's late at night, and Sunset Forest is extremely dangerous at night. Moreover, Duke Zhu and Prince Weiss both seem to be planning to..."

"It's precisely because they're all planning for tomorrow that we have to leave tonight!" Dai Mubai interrupted Huo An, his eyes gleaming with a desperate light.

"Once they arrive, what chance will we have? This is our only chance; we must see His Majesty Godot before they do!"

Huo An paused for a moment. His orders were to protect the Third Prince and to follow his instructions to a certain extent, but the current operation was obviously extremely risky and against the rules.