Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

A strange smell, a mixture of sulfur and withered roses, filled the air.

A strong sense of unease rose in Dai Mubai's heart; the aura emanating from the magic circle made him instinctively feel resistance and fear.

He couldn't help but ask, "What kind of contract is this?"

"It's just a small safeguard." Ge Duo's voice seemed to have a magical quality, soothing Dai Mubai's restless unease.

"I'll make sure you don't forget today's promise after you gain power, and I'll make sure I give you everything you need as promised. That's fair, isn't it? Or was your resolve just empty words?"

Ge Duo's gaze sharpened, taking on a scrutinizing quality.

Dai Mubai looked at the rotating magic circle, then at Ge Duo's eyes, which seemed to see right through people.

He knew the contract was far more complicated than she made it out to be, but did he have a choice?

Turning back is a dead end, while moving forward may offer a glimmer of hope, even if it means seeking help from a tiger!

He thought of Davis's suppression, his father's indifference, and the despairing rules of succession...

All the humiliation and resentment erupted at this moment.

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes, and then pressed his palm heavily onto the dark green magic circle in Ge Duo's palm.

"I'll sign!"

The moment his palm touched the ground, the magic circle shone brightly, transforming into two streams of light. One stream pierced into Ge Duo's brow, while the other suddenly plunged into Dai Mubai's forehead.

Dai Mubai felt as if his soul had been branded with a hot iron. A complex green rune flashed in his mind and then disappeared.

An invisible yet cold bond was formed between him and Godot.

He vaguely sensed that a part of himself had already been given away.

Gedo withdrew her hand with satisfaction, feeling the absolutely dominant contract link in her soul, and a truly joyful smile appeared on her lips.

It became.

Ever since being betrayed by Rapunzel's adopted daughter, she has come to understand the importance of contracts.

The master-servant contract before us is the only truly reliable guarantee.

As for the so-called cooperation and transactions?

It's just a nice way of saying it.

From the moment he signed the contract, Dai Mubai became her most loyal servant, and her will would leave the deepest imprint on his future path.

All of this was obtained in exchange for just a few bottles of leftover potions that she could readily concoct in large quantities and a promise that was like an empty check.

For her, this was an incredibly worthwhile deal.

"very good."

In high spirits, Ge Duo took out a crystal bottle from her storage soul tool, which contained several dark-colored pills.

"Take these Foundation Strengthening Pills and Soul Tempering Liquid first; they'll be enough for you to cultivate to the Soul Venerable level without any bottlenecks."

Dai Mubai took the crystal bottle; his palms were icy cold, but his heart was burning with passion.

His future has once again become bright.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" His voice trembled with excitement.

"No need to thank me, this is just part of the deal." Godot waved his hand, seemingly somewhat disheartened.

"Alright, this is not a place for you to stay any longer. You should go back."

She clapped her hands gently.

Hiss

A giant serpent, its body entirely emerald green and its scales shimmering with a dark light, silently emerged from the shadows. Its vertical pupils were icy cold, radiating the oppressive aura of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast.

This is the little pet that Gedo chose, the Jade Phosphorus Snake.

"It will safely escort you out of Sunset Forest. Once you return, focus on taking the pills to improve your strength. I will naturally contact you when I need you to do anything," Ge Duo instructed.

Dai Mubai looked at the terrifying giant snake, suppressed the tremor in his heart, bowed to Ge Duo, and then carefully followed behind the Bilin Snake, heading out of the forest.

After seeing Dai Mubai off, Ge Duo sat back down in front of her crystal house, which shimmered with a soft glow. Looking at the now calm Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, a calculating sneer curled at the corner of her lips.

Invest in a prince, and sow the seeds of a power struggle.

This is much more interesting than simply selling medicine in exchange for materials, and it can also bring a larger and more sustainable reputation and resources.

As for whether Dai Mubai would succeed, she didn't care much.

If she succeeds, she will gain the resources of an empire. If she fails, she will only lose a few bottles of pills made from scraps.

In any case, the master-servant contract was already in place, so she was guaranteed to profit.

"Alright, I've gotten rid of that impatient little mouse." She stretched lazily, her emerald green eyes gazing out of the forest.

"Next, it's time to properly entertain our truly sincere major clients."

She was already looking forward to the real treasures in Zhu Tianlin and Davis's vault.

……

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, a small group quietly set off from the Star Luo Villa in Tian Dou City, heading straight for the Sunset Forest in the east.

Zhu Tianlin and Davis rode in a seemingly simple but actually mysterious soul-guided carriage.

Outside the carriage, more than ten solemn-looking royal guards of the Star Luo Kingdom surrounded the area.

Their goal was clear: to reach the depths of the Sunset Forest.

With the vague path obtained by the previous explorers at the cost of casualties, and with the powerful Zhu Tianlin personally overseeing the direction, their journey was much smoother than Dai Mubai's blind advance last night.

Although they still encountered several waves of powerful soul beasts along the way, they managed to get through them without serious injury thanks to the well-trained Star Luo elites and the Soul Douluo-level pressure released by Zhu Tianlin.

As noon approached, they finally arrived at a core area where energy fluctuations were chaotic and ice and fire intertwined.

"It should be around here." Zhu Tianlin stepped down from the carriage, his sharp eyes scanning the strange vegetation and distorted light around him, which were clearly different from the outside world.

"Be on guard!" he ordered in a deep voice.

The guards immediately formed a battle formation and looked around warily.

Just then, the space ahead rippled like water, and the disorienting miasma and illusions quietly parted to the sides, revealing a narrow path that could only accommodate one person at a time.

At the end of the path, the magnificent spring, with its interplay of red and blue colors, can be faintly seen.

A clear, cool, and magnetic female voice seemed to ring directly in everyone's ears:

"Distinguished guests, please follow the path to enter. This place is small and not suitable for many people to disturb you. Please come alone, the person in charge."

"Wait here."

Zhu Tianlin and Davis exchanged a glance, and then Zhu Tianlin gave orders to his subordinates.

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Zhu Tianlin then looked at Davis and said, "Your Highness Davis, let's go."

Davis nodded and followed Zhu Tianlin one after the other into the mysterious path.

The two walked along the path, their hearts growing increasingly apprehensive. They could clearly sense countless dangerous auras hidden in the dense forests on both sides of the way, including powerful beings that would make even Soul Saints and Soul Douluos tremble. However, these soul beasts were all as if they were imprisoned, only emitting low, threatening roars, but none of them dared to cross the line.

This undoubtedly demonstrates the unfathomable strength of the owner of this place.

Finally, the view opened up before them, and the wondrous sight of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire came into view once more, bringing a shock no less than when Dai Mubai first saw it.

Zhu Tianlin's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He finally understood why the scouts had reported that ice and fire were intertwined, which was extremely unusual.

Such a wonder of nature is simply an unparalleled treasure trove for alchemists.

Davis was also dumbfounded, staring greedily at the extraordinary herbs around the spring.

Godot remained seated in the wicker chair in front of her crystal house, as if she had never moved.

Today she changed into a dark green long dress, which matched the surrounding environment better. She held a cup of steaming herbal tea in her hand and looked at the two people who arrived with a languid expression.

"Zhu Tianlin and Davis of the Star Luo Empire have come to pay their respects to His Majesty Godo." Zhu Tianlin bowed first, adopting an extremely humble attitude.

Davis immediately followed suit and bowed, suppressing all his arrogance.

Titled Douluo are worthy of such respect, let alone when someone needs their help.

Gedo put down her teacup, her gaze sweeping over the two men, and nodded slightly: "Duke Zhu, Prince Weiss, there's no need for such formalities. My place is quite remote; it's kind of you to have found it."

Her tone was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger, yet it possessed a compelling aura.

Zhu Tianlin straightened up and said respectfully, "Your Majesty's alchemy skills are divine, and your reputation has spread throughout the continent. We have heard of this and yearn for it. We have prepared a small gift to pay you a visit, hoping to be fortunate enough to obtain one or two spiritual medicines to help our juniors in their cultivation."

As he spoke, he gestured.

Davis immediately took out an exquisitely crafted spatial soul tool from his pocket and presented it with both hands.

"This is a small token of our appreciation. Here is the list; please accept it, Your Majesty." Zhu Tianlin handed over a gilded gift list.

Ge Duo didn't go to receive the gifts herself; she simply glanced at the gift list casually.

Even with her extensive knowledge, the sight of the listed items caused her eyebrows to twitch slightly.

The Star Luo Empire truly possesses profound foundations.

"Duke Zhu, you're too kind." Ge Duo smiled faintly and waved her hand gently, causing the spatial soul tool to float lightly to the stone table beside her.

"Since you two are so sincere, I will naturally not let you leave empty-handed."

She paused, then continued, "What flowed into Tiandou before were merely practice pieces with limited effects. I observe that you two possess profound auras and deep foundations, suggesting that there must be exceptionally talented individuals among your juniors. Ordinary pills would likely be of little use."

Zhu Tianlin and Davis felt a sudden tightness in their hearts. Could it be that these things were not enough to move her?

But then Ge Duo changed the subject: "If there are specific needs, such as needing to strengthen a certain martial soul, or needing to break through the limit at a certain level... perhaps we can try custom-made pills."

"Customized pills?" Zhu Tianlin and Davis's eyes simultaneously lit up with astonishment.

“Not bad.” Gedo nodded gracefully.

"Based on the characteristics of the martial soul, physical condition, and the expected lifespan of the target soul ring, it is tailor-made. The effect is far superior to those mass-produced pills, and it may even have the opportunity to break the true limit."

Her words were like the whispers of a devil, full of endless allure.

"Of course, custom-made pills require much more stringent materials, many of which are rare and precious treasures that are hard to come by. Moreover, the risk of failure is also higher. Whether you can gather the materials and withstand failure depends on your resources and luck."