Chapter 105 Part 1: The Kitten Zhu Zhuqing.
On the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire, there lies a magnificent natural canyon. Steep cliffs line both sides of the canyon, their walls covered with thick vegetation, while a winding river flows at the bottom, its waters shimmering silver in the sunlight.
This canyon is not only the natural boundary between the two countries, but also the only way to reach the Kingdom of Barak. A thin mist perpetually hangs over the canyon, making its scenery exceptionally mysterious and unpredictable.
In this eerie and terrifying place, a young girl was hiding in a thick patch of grass at the edge of the canyon. Her eyes were filled with vigilance as she constantly scanned her surroundings, as if searching for something or hiding from something.
The girl's features were exceptionally delicate, as if meticulously sculpted. Her skin was fair, exuding an ethereal quality. Her long, glossy black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, swaying gently in the breeze, adding to her graceful appearance.
The girl's figure was particularly striking; despite her young age, she was already quite mature, with a shapely and curvaceous figure. She wore a tight-fitting black leather jacket, which not only accentuated her graceful curves but also made her look even more capable. However, despite her perfect appearance, the girl appeared quite disheveled. Her leather jacket had several tears, and her exposed skin bore abrasions and bloodstains, clearly indicating that she had just experienced a fierce chase or battle.
As the girl intently observed her surroundings, a soft rustling sound suddenly came from the grass in front of her. This unexpected sound instantly heightened her alertness. She quickly crouched down, trying to blend into her surroundings. Then, a strange change occurred to the girl: a pair of fluffy cat ears emerged from the top of her head, followed by a long tail slowly extending from behind her. This adorable girl was actually a catwoman!
The girl's cat ears and tail trembled slightly in the tense atmosphere. Her eyes were fixed on the bushes ahead, trying to pinpoint the source of the sound. Her heart raced, and her breathing became rapid, but she remained calm, ready to deal with any potential threat at any moment.
"Who's there? Show yourself."
The girl's voice echoed through the silent forest, and the faint sounds that had been coming from the grass suddenly became weak. Then, a plump, white, and extremely cute silkworm cautiously emerged from the grass.
The appearance of the silkworm broke the tense atmosphere and immediately calmed the girl's previously anxious heart. She had thought it was her sister's pursuers coming again, but unexpectedly, it was just an adorable silkworm.
The girl crouched down, carefully observing the silkworm. Judging from its size, it was probably a spirit beast less than a hundred years old, posing no threat to her. However, the silkworm's cuteness far exceeded her expectations. It had a round head, a plump white body, and ten golden rings that shimmered with light.
The girl was naturally curious, especially since this girl was a catwoman. She stopped and looked at the silkworm with great curiosity. The silkworm also stopped and stared at the girl with a look of surprise and delight.
This silkworm is no ordinary silkworm; it's the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. In fact, even the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm itself didn't expect that it would encounter Zhu Zhuqing while simply wandering around the canyon. Its luck is truly incredible.
Moreover, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm could clearly sense a steady stream of people surrounding Zhu Zhuqing, forming a circle around her. Without exception, they all exuded ill intent. Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was secretly delighted; wasn't this providing Xiao Yuhao with an opportunity to play the hero and rescue the damsel in distress?
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm pondered in its heart, deciding not to reveal its identity for the time being, but instead to call Huo Yuhao over.
Although this plot is old-fashioned, Tianmeng Bingcan likes it. Hehehe, Zhu Zhuqing, since you're already here, don't bother looking for that Netherworld Tiger. Just stay here and be my Yuhao's wife! A smile immediately appeared on Tianmeng Bingcan's face.
Looking at the smile on Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's lips, Zhu Zhuqing felt like she was being melted by cuteness. My goodness, this silkworm can actually smile, it's so adorable.
Zhu Zhuqing cautiously walked over and tentatively reached out to poke the silkworm's seemingly bouncy body. To Zhu Zhuqing's surprise, the silkworm not only did not run away, but instead jumped onto her palm, its pair of golden antennae swaying gently.
"What an adorable little thing!" Zhu Zhuqing's voice was full of affection as she poked the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's body with her fingers, feeling as if she were poking at a piece of jelly—cool and refreshing. With each touch, she could feel the silkworm's soft and elastic skin, making her want to play with it a little longer.
"Little one, from now on, you'll come with me. Although I'm also on the run right now, I'll definitely protect you once I get out."
Zhu Zhuqing poked Tianmeng's little head again, then put Tianmeng Ice Silkworm in her bosom and walked forward.
However, she hadn't gone far when a series of auras came from all directions and surrounded Zhu Zhuqing. Zhu Zhuqing immediately felt a sense of foreboding; she hadn't expected that they would still find her.
One, two, three, four... A full ten men in black surrounded Zhu Zhuqing, all of them Soul Masters. They wore long black robes and masks, revealing only pairs of cold, ruthless eyes. Each of them exuded powerful soul energy fluctuations, making Zhu Zhuqing feel waves of pressure.
"Second Miss, stop struggling and come back with us obediently. If you leave, the Eldest Miss will be unhappy."
The leading Soul Master slowly stepped forward, his gaze coldly fixed on Zhu Zhuqing. His level 38 Soul Power created an oppressive aura in the air. If it weren't for the young lady's repeated instructions to capture her alive, he would have already made his move. With his strength, killing Zhu Zhuqing would have been effortless. However, the consequences of killing Zhu Zhuqing were far beyond what he could bear. The Zhu family members could only die at the hands of the Zhu family; this was the family rule. If any of his servants dared to lay a hand on him, the young lady would be the first to kill them.
"Forget about it, I'm not going back with you."
As Zhu Zhuqing spoke, two yellow spirit rings rose from beneath her feet, clearly indicating her readiness for battle. Her voice was calm, yet it contained an unwavering resolve. She knew that if she were taken back by these people, endless constraints and control awaited her. Only by leaving the Zhu family could she have a chance to control her own destiny.
"Since that's the case, then we have no choice but to offend you. Brothers, activate your martial spirits and capture the Second Miss alive!"
Upon hearing their leader's words, the remaining men in black activated their martial souls, and three uniform spirit rings—white, yellow, and purple—rose from beneath their feet, illuminating the surrounding space.
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze sharpened slightly. She gently tucked the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm into her bosom, then prepared to find an opening to escape. She knew she couldn't defeat the ten Soul Venerables before her, but she was confident that none of them could keep up with her speed. As long as she could find a chance to break free of the encirclement, she would surely escape danger.
Zhu Zhuqing knew her strengths lay in her speed and agility; if she could utilize these, she might be able to break through their blockade. Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, adjusted her state, and prepared to launch a surprise attack at the most opportune moment.
The air around them seemed to freeze with tension, and Zhu Zhuqing's every movement was unusually cautious.
Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing moved, her figure flashing like lightning towards the weakest point in the encirclement. The men in black reacted swiftly, immediately adjusting their formation to intercept her. But Zhu Zhuqing was simply too fast; she moved as nimbly as a cat, weaving lightly between them.
However, there were simply too many men in black. Although Zhu Zhuqing dodged left and right, she still couldn't break through the encirclement. Strangely, although Zhu Zhuqing didn't escape, not a single attack landed on her. The soul skills released by the men in black seemed to have eyes, all avoiding Zhu Zhuqing's body.
Just then, a cold front suddenly swept in, as if the temperature in the air had dropped several degrees. Immediately afterwards, a handsome young man with long, flowing blue hair appeared before everyone.
His face was like a masterpiece sculpted by an artist, every line so perfect. However, although the young man was handsome, he was not in good condition at the moment. His face was pale, and he had two big dark circles under his eyes, as if his body had been hollowed out.
Upon seeing the suddenly appearing boy, the men in black present abruptly stopped, their eyes revealing a hint of surprise and wariness.
Then, one of the tall men in black immediately turned around, pointed his knife at the boy in front of him, and said in a tone that left no room for argument: "Hey, you weakling over there, this is a business with the Zhu family. Get out of here right now, or you'll be killed without mercy!"
Upon hearing the man in black's words, Huo Yuhao's face darkened. His blue eyes stared straight at the tall man in black, as if trying to see through him: "Tell me, who is the one with kidney deficiency?"
Looking into Huo Yuhao's eyes, the tall man in black felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were being oppressed by an invisible force. However, before he could say anything more, he suddenly felt dizzy, as if the whole world was spinning. Then, he lay straight down on the ground, clearly unconscious, and even the knife in his hand slipped limply to the side.
Seeing their companion fall before their eyes, the remaining men in black immediately went on alert.
There's something strange about the boy in front of me!
"Sir, we are from the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire. Are you sure you want to be our enemy?"
The level 38 Soul Master tried to intimidate Huo Yuhao by mentioning the Zhu family's name, hoping that the other party would back down and avoid unnecessary conflict.
However, Huo Yuhao didn't seem intimidated by the Zhu family's reputation. His gaze never left Zhu Zhuqing, or more precisely, the Heavenly Dream on her chest. At that moment, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm was perched on Zhu Zhuqing's chest, looking at Huo Yuhao with a smug expression, as if seeking praise.
Zhu Zhuqing felt extremely uncomfortable under Huo Yuhao's gaze; she felt as if his burning gaze was piercing her chest.
She glanced down and noticed her robe was slightly open, revealing her snow-white skin and the silken fabric covering her chest. Instantly, a blush crept onto her cheeks, and her eyes turned icy. She quickly covered her exposed skin with her hand, then glared fiercely at Huo Yuhao. She had initially thought Huo Yuhao was a kind passerby, but it turned out he was a rude and shameless scoundrel.
"Um, well, would you believe me if I said I was really looking at the ice silkworm on your chest?" Huo Yuhao explained awkwardly. However, Zhu Zhuqing's expression grew even colder. She thought to herself, "He even saw the silkworm in my arms. How carefully and rudely did this scoundrel look at it?"
Seeing that Huo Yuhao was completely ignoring him, the level 38 Soul Master was furious. He glared at Huo Yuhao and warned sharply, "Kid, don't be so stubborn. You're only thirteen or fourteen years old, and your soul power is at most a Soul Master, while we are all Soul Masters. If you don't leave, don't blame us for being impolite."
Huo Yuhao coldly replied, "Enough with the nonsense. My silkworms are right inside your encirclement. If you don't leave, you'll face the consequences."
As Huo Yuhao spoke, spirit rings appeared one after another beneath his feet. First came a yellow spirit ring, then a purple one, and finally, two black spirit rings slowly rose, making a total of six spirit rings shimmering.
Silence, complete silence...
Zhu Zhuqing, who was holding the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm in the encirclement, widened her eyes. The six spirit rings flashing on Huo Yuhao's body, especially the last two ten-thousand-year spirit rings, brought her a strong shock. The boy in front of her looked no more than a year or two older than her. Since he had the strength of a Spirit Emperor, was this still the Douluo Continent she knew? If she also had such strength, how could she...
Aside from Zhu Zhuqing, the men in black also showed shock in their eyes, their faces turning deathly pale, as if they had witnessed something unbelievable. A Soul Emperor! This boy who looked to be only thirteen or fourteen years old was actually a Soul Emperor-level expert! Had the world gone mad?!
"This, how is this possible? You, how could you possibly be a Soul Emperor level expert?" The level 38 Soul Venerable asked in a trembling voice, his eyes filled with fear and incomprehension.
"So, are you planning to leave now, or are you going to leave your lives here?"
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