Douluo: One man returns, Fan Tianyin smashes Tang San to death

Xie Yue was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had an extraordinary demeanor, but there was a hint of doubt between his brows.

He obviously didn't expect the pharmacy to send someone to visit him suddenly, and he had no idea about the other party's purpose.

Seeing the masked figure beside He Jun, his eyes narrowed slightly and he became secretly alert.

"The distinguished guest from the pharmacy has come from afar, and I'm sorry for not welcoming him in person."

Xie Yue bowed, his tone polite yet tentative, "I wonder what the purpose of this visit is?"

Before Lu Yu could speak, a clear female voice came from the side hall, "Xie Yue, who are you going to see?"

Hu Liena walked out slowly, with a graceful figure and a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

She glanced at Lu Yu and He Jun and smiled slightly, "People from the pharmacy? Interesting, I'll go take a look too."

Lu Yu's gaze lingered on Hu Liena for a moment, and his heart moved slightly.

Hu Liena's appearance was somewhat beyond his expectations, but it also added some variables to this visit.

He suppressed his thoughts and said in a low and calm voice, "Since Miss Hu is interested, why not discuss it together?"

Xie Yue frowned slightly, obviously a little surprised by Hu Liena's joining, but he did not object. He just nodded and motioned the two to follow him in.

Lu Yu followed behind him with a leisurely pace, but a barely perceptible smile flashed in his eyes.

This game seemed to be more interesting than he had expected.

Xie Yue pushed open the heavy wooden door of the hall, his steps steady but somewhat cautious.

The dim light from the crystal chandelier on the dome of the hall poured down, reflecting on the smooth black marble floor, giving off a cold luster.

The air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, mixed with the incense burning in the corner of the hall, creating a solemn and mysterious atmosphere.

His eyes quickly swept across the hall, and his originally calm expression suddenly froze when he saw a certain figure. His pupils suddenly contracted, revealing an unconcealable surprise.

In the center of the hall, two figures had been waiting for a long time.

One of them was wearing a dark green robe, and a wide hood covered most of his face, revealing only a faint smile.

The man was sitting upright on an exquisitely carved rosewood chair, tapping the armrests with his fingertips. His movements were calm and elegant, as if he had already anticipated Xie Yue's arrival.

Xie Yue's heart trembled, and a distant memory quickly emerged in his mind - several years ago, the man who shocked the entire audience in the City of Slaughter with his own strength, the unfathomable senior, Lu Yu.

He took a deep breath, quickly suppressed the surprise on his face, replaced it with a respectful expression, and quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Xie Yue greets you, Senior."

There was a hint of awe in his voice, yet he still retained the sharpness of a young spirit master.

Lu Yu slowly raised his head, his eyes under the hood were as deep as stars, with a hint of scrutiny.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and his voice was low and magnetic: "Xie Yue, long time no see.

Unexpectedly, after a few years, you have broken through to level 79, the peak of Soul Saint, and are only one step away from becoming a Soul Douluo.

Among the younger generation, there are probably only a few who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you."

His tone was full of undisguised admiration, yet not overly enthusiastic, as if he were simply stating a fact.

Xie Yue was slightly shocked when he heard this, but he couldn't hide the excitement on his face.

He quickly waved his hands and said modestly, "Senior, you are too kind. Xie Yue only achieved a breakthrough by luck, so I don't deserve such an evaluation.

There are many talented people in the world, and Xie Yue is just an ordinary soul master."

His words were not just a courtesy, but a heartfelt emotion.

A few years ago, he had witnessed Lu Yu's methods with his own eyes. That terrifying strength that made him seem to lift heavy objects with ease still left a deep shadow in his heart.

Later, he witnessed the amazing performances of Tang San, Dai Mubai and other geniuses of the same period, not to mention Wanzu and He Zhiyun, who were famous throughout the continent.

In comparison, he believed that although he was talented, he was far from being the best in the world.

Lu Yu waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be too modest, but his eyes turned slightly, with a hint of inquiry: "I came here this time because I have something I want to discuss with you.

I wonder if you've been busy lately?"

His voice was still calm, but it contained a hint of majesty that could not be ignored.

Xie Yue's heart trembled, vaguely realizing that Lu Yu's visit was not just a simple greeting.

He thought for a moment and responded respectfully, "If Senior has anything important to do, Xie Yue will fully cooperate.

I just wonder what advice you have for me, senior?"

Lu Yu chuckled, stood up, and slowly walked to the center of the hall. He stood with his hands behind his back, his back to Xie Yue, and said meaningfully, "I'm here on behalf of the pharmacy this time."

He paused, turned around, and looked directly at Xie Yue, "I heard that you need a batch of rare medicinal herbs, and it involves a rather... special project.

I wonder if this is true?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yue's expression changed slightly, and a hint of vigilance flashed in his pupils.

He quickly lowered his voice, his tone filled with urgency: "Senior, this project is top secret, and only a few people know about it. How did you..."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly realized that his tone was a bit rude, and quickly stopped talking, lowered his head and said: "It was Xie Yue's negligence, I hope Senior will forgive me.

However, this matter is indeed sensitive, so please be cautious, senior."

Lu Yu just smiled faintly, waved his hand, and spoke calmly as if he was talking about a trivial matter: "Don't be so nervous.

I heard about this incident by chance when I was chatting with some old friends in the south a few days ago.

It seems that there are still some loopholes in your confidentiality work."

There was a hint of teasing in his tone, but no blame.

Xie Yue heard this, a flash of embarrassment flashed across his face, scratched his head, and said with a wry smile: "Senior is right, it was our negligence."

He was secretly upset. The project should have been kept strictly confidential, but for some reason the news leaked out.

It seems that I need to conduct a thorough investigation after returning.

At this moment, Hu Liena, who had been standing behind Xie Yue, took a step forward gently with a sweet smile on her face. Her voice was crisp and soft, "Senior Lu Yu, Nana has some doubts about cultivation and would like to ask you for some advice. Could you please give me some pointers?"

Her eyes were bright with anticipation, but her tone was tentative.

Xie Yue frowned when he heard this, and turned sideways to whisper, "Nana, stop messing around!"

There was a hint of anxiety in his tone, worried that his sister's rash actions would anger Lu Yu.

In his opinion, these top-tier experts often have eccentric personalities and are moody. If his sister is impolite and makes Lu Yu unhappy, the consequences will be disastrous.

He quickly turned to Lu Yu, clasped his fists and apologized, "Senior, my sister is young and ignorant, and I have been impolite. I hope you will not blame me."

Hu Liena, however, remained unmoved. She pouted and glared at her brother, then snorted angrily, "Brother, you're too cautious! Senior Lu Yu seems so kind."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Lu Yu, a sly glint in her eyes. "Senior, don't you think so?" Lu Yu watched the interaction between the brother and sister and couldn't help but chuckle. He waved his hand and said, "It's alright, it's alright."

He paused, his eyes swept over Hu Liena and Xie Yue, his tone filled with emotion, "I once heard your teacher mention you and your sister, saying that you are gifted and are the future hope of the Wuhun Empire.

The title of 'Golden Generation' is truly well-deserved."

Xie Yue was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that even their teacher had mentioned him and his sister to Lu Yu.

He quickly said modestly, "Senior, thank you for your compliment.

The Golden Generation is just a rumor spread by the outside world. Xie Yue and his sister are just ordinary soul masters, so how could they dare to deserve such a reputation. "

There was a hint of sincerity in his tone, but his eyes unconsciously dropped.

He thought of the true geniuses he had met over the years - the unfathomable Lu Yu, the stunning Tang San, the domineering and sharp Dai Mubai... The brilliance of these people was enough to make him feel ashamed.

Seeing him like this, Lu Yu said no more, turned to look at the follower standing beside him, and said in a deep voice: "He Jun, come here."

A middle-aged man in a gray robe stepped forward and stood ready with his fists clasped.

Lu Yu nodded slightly and continued, "You are responsible for coordinating the medicinal material transactions with Xie Yue.

Remember, the Wuhun Empire is our good friend, and the price is as favorable as possible."

He Jun was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect Lu Yu to give such a straightforward order, but he quickly responded respectfully: "Yes, senior."

He turned to Xie Yue with a professional smile on his face, "Young Master Xie Yue, we can discuss the list of medicinal materials in detail later."

Xie Yue nodded, but there was some doubt in his heart.

Lu Yu's attitude was too kind, completely different from the impression he had of those top-notch experts who were high and mighty.

He was about to ask again when he saw Lu Yu's gaze turn to Hu Liena and said gently, "Nana, don't you have something to ask me? It just so happens that I have something to ask you too.

How about we talk somewhere else?"

Hu Liena's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she nodded without hesitation, "Okay, please come in, senior!"

As she spoke, she took the lead and walked towards the side door of the hall, completely ignoring the worried look from Xie Yue.

Xie Yue opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end he could only sigh helplessly and turned to discuss the details of the medicinal materials transaction with He Jun.

Lu Yu and Hu Liena walked through a long corridor and came to an empty guest room.

The door closed gently, isolating the noise from the outside world.

The guest room is simply yet elegantly decorated. A set of celadon tea sets is placed on a mahogany round table. A faint scent of sandalwood is burning in the incense burner in the corner. The curling smoke fills the air, adding a bit of tranquility.

Hu Liena was the first to break the silence. She looked at Lu Yu with a smile, and her tone was a bit teasing: "I don't know whether I should call you senior or Lu Yu?"

She looked at Lu Yu with a bit of curiosity and temptation, hinting that she already knew Lu Yu's true identity.

Hearing this, Lu Yu chuckled, with a hint of teasing in his tone: “If you like, you can call me anything.

But I prefer you to call me husband."

He did not remove his hood, still maintaining that mysterious look, but his voice was somewhat intimate.

Hu Liena's pretty face flushed, and her mind couldn't help but emerge with the past events in the Slaughter City a few years ago.

At that time, Lu Yu was extremely handsome and his every move showed the demeanor of a strong man, but there was also a bit of unpredictable playfulness in his appearance.

She snorted lightly and curled her lips, saying, “Looking at you dressed like this, I’m really not used to it.

Back in the Slaughter City, you cheated my brother out of a lot of soul coins."

As she spoke, her eyes fell on the hood that covered most of her face, and with a hint of complaint, she said, "Can't you just take this outfit off?"

Lu Yu chuckled, walked forward slowly, gently hugged Hu Liena into his arms, and whispered: "This is the Wuhun Empire, it will be very troublesome to expose your identity.

I came here for business, and also to see you."

His voice was low and gentle, with a hint of nostalgia for reunion after a long separation.

Hu Liena snorted proudly, "Who knows if it's true?"

But her body leaned towards Lu Yu unconsciously, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and now that they were so close, there seemed to be a hint of ambiguous warmth in the air.

Lu Yu lowered his head, gently pulled down the mask, revealing an angular face, and leaned over to kiss her forehead.

Hu Liena's heart trembled, and her cheeks grew hotter, but she did not push him away. She just muttered softly: "This is the Wuhun Empire, aren't you afraid of being discovered?"

Lu Yu chuckled, let go of her, and his tone returned to a serious tone: "Don't worry, I know what to do."

He paused, his eyes narrowed slightly, and asked, "By the way, how is the progress on the martial soul transplant project?"

Hu Liena was stunned, obviously not expecting Lu Yu to suddenly bring this up.

She frowned, thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know much about this project, and my brother has only heard a little about it.

A few months ago, I heard that only two cases were successful, and the other participants...all died."

There was a hint of fear in her tone, and a hint of uneasiness flashed in her eyes.

Lu Yu frowned slightly and asked, "What will be the effect after success? Are there any hidden dangers?"

Hu Liena sighed and continued, "If you succeed, you will indeed gain a powerful martial spirit, but the effect will be greatly weakened, and you will need the Spirit Empire to provide you with special medicines for a long time to maintain it.

Otherwise, if the martial spirit cannot be completely consolidated within a month, it will be useless and all previous efforts will be wasted."

She said this with a hint of helplessness in her tone, "This project is too risky. I always feel it's not very reliable."

When Lu Yu heard this, his eyes darkened slightly and he quickly analyzed the situation in his mind.

The success rate of martial soul transplantation is so low that even if it succeeds, it is only an isolated case. The move by the Martial Soul Empire is too radical.

He pondered for a moment and murmured, "It seems that they may want to use this as a gimmick to attract the attention of other forces and take the opportunity to strengthen themselves.

As for the plan to transplant the martial soul, I am afraid it will be delayed again and again."

He shook his head, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

Just as he was about to continue questioning, a low and urgent voice suddenly echoed in his mind. It was the Qilin Remnant Soul's warning: "Be careful, Hu Liena's teacher Bibi Dong is on her way! Her strength is approaching that of a Limit Douluo. I'm afraid I can no longer help you conceal the pressure!"

Lu Yu's heart was shocked and his face changed suddenly.

He knew very well how terrifying Bibi Dong was. As a dual-spirit soul master, her strength was far beyond what she appeared on the surface.

Given his current state, concealing his identity from her is virtually impossible. (End of Chapter)