Douluo Dalu: The Frozen Throne

Chapter 196 King Kong Douluo, Zhang Lexuan's complexity (additional words)
What happened today was somewhat magical.

Shu Yan once wondered what Qiangu Yueyin looked like underneath that cold and arrogant exterior, but after really knowing the truth, he still couldn't help but marvel at it.

After seeing the girls off in the afternoon, an old man in a silver robe appeared in front of Shu Yan.

The old man's body was full of energy, his eyes were bright, and his snow-white hair and beard proved that he was already quite old, but the blood in his body was still sufficient, and it was obvious that he was far from dying.

The old man's name is Zheng Lin. His martial soul is King Vajra Turtle and his title is Vajra. He is also a priest of the Xingluo Royal Worship Hall. His soul power level is ninety-three. Among the many Titled Douluo of the Xingluo Empire, he is a veteran strong man who is extremely good at defense and strength. In terms of seniority, Giant Strength Douluo Cheng Gang even has to call him teacher.

The old man bowed to Shu Yan, and then said:
"Sir, all arrangements for this trip have been made."

Shu Yan nodded, and then said:
"I'm sorry to bother you, Mr. Zheng. The training time is not long, only two or three months at most. Unless it is a life-and-death crisis, you don't have to take action. I believe Jiujiu has already told you all the details, so I won't say any more nonsense."

Zheng Lin also nodded, and after saying something to Shu Yan, he disappeared from sight and followed the girls secretly.

Shu Yan looked at the direction where everyone left, not knowing what he was thinking. Not long after, a figure in a golden dress walked out of the hall and came to Shu Yan's side.

"Boss, what are you thinking about?"

A year passed, and Tian Ling became more mature, with her figure becoming fuller and fuller, which made the somewhat "underdeveloped" Qiangu Yueyin grit her teeth in envy. Even the usually cold Luo Qinghan couldn't help but glance at her a few more times sometimes.

"Nothing. There are still a few months left before the next Soul Master Competition. Recently, the entire Xingluo Empire has begun to prepare for its arrival, especially Xingluo City. It has been a long time since I last saw it, and I feel a little uneasy."

Shu Yan responded casually.

This grand event that takes place once every twenty years is taken seriously not only by Xu Jiujiu but also by Xu Jiawei who is busy with government affairs. The huge national machinery is moving for it. Obviously, it is inevitable that the Xingluo National Academy team will defeat all other academy teams in this continental advanced soul master fighting soul competition. The glory that Shrek has maintained for ten thousand years will be severed. Just imagine how much of a shock this piece of news will cause on the continent.

Speaking of this, even Shu Yan couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Tian Ling said "oh", then gently hugged Shu Yan's arm, and the terrifying softness immediately wrapped Shu Yan's arm in it. Then, Tian Ling continued:
"Boss, I have good news for you. In the past year, our Chamber of Commerce's business has spread all over the Xingluo Empire. We even have caravans on the islands in the south. If nothing goes wrong, if I give you some more time, the market for Heavenly Souls and Douling Spirits can also be discovered. By then, the annual turnover of the Chamber of Commerce will be an astronomical figure."

When she said this, Tian Ling looked excited, with a gleam in her eyes. It was obvious that she really liked doing business.

"It's not so difficult in Xingluo. I can rescue you even if you poke a hole in the sky. Be careful with the other two empires. By the way, if possible, you can try to communicate with the Jiubao Liuli Sect."

Shu Yan gave an instruction.

Tian Ling keenly grasped the key point, but she didn't say anything else. She just kept the matter seriously in mind.

...After having a nice nap with Tian Ling's help, Shu Yan returned to the princess's mansion.

Today, Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo, a pair of best friends, came to visit us rarely. Ruan Qinyu, who was on vacation, was entertaining them. Because the head maid Dugu Yan went out for training, the head maid in the mansion was temporarily replaced by a sweet-faced girl. However, they were all old people in the mansion, and they were perfect in all aspects of their work and were very likable.

Speaking of these two best friends, ever since they completed their graduation assessment at Shrek, they have come to Xingluo City to practice in peace. Except for occasionally coming to the princess's mansion to sit, they are basically out traveling or practicing.

When they were in Shrek Academy, the two of them tacitly concealed everything about the soul. Although many elders of the Sea God Pavilion were dissatisfied with the two's decision to leave the academy, Dragon God Douluo Moon was still there, so it only delayed for some time and no accidents occurred.

Han Ruoruo didn't feel anything about leaving school, and the elders of Poseidon Pavilion felt a little regretful about her departure at most.

Zhang Lexuan's mood during that time was quite complicated. Many elders of the Sea God Pavilion jointly left her identity as a candidate for the Sea God Pavilion elder, and Dragon God Douluo Moon did not change it.

From being the next-generation successor of the Seagod Pavilion Master to being a candidate for the Seagod Pavilion Elder, from the moment she had the idea of ​​leaving the academy, she was destined to not be the Seagod Pavilion Master, and Zhang Lexuan also saw through the identity of that candidate for the Seagod Pavilion.

She could not fake her feelings towards Shrek Academy. Many elders had watched her grow up. They might not have as deep feelings for her as Elder Mu did, but they knew her very well. Such a title was an invisible reminder to her, reminding her at all times that she was a Shrek academy member.

Zhang Lexuan didn't know what to think about this. The elders should understand that even without such a title, she still had feelings for Shrek, but forcing such a title on her...

However, the days in Xingluo City were comfortable. She and Han Ruoruo quickly adapted to the clothing and customs of the southern country. Occasionally, when she was free, Shu Yan would come to practice with them. When the two sisters joined forces, Shu Yan could have a hearty fight. For Zhang Lexuan, this kind of life was undoubtedly excellent.

On the other side, Ruan Qinyu was smiling and chatting with Han Ruoruo holding her hand. She knew Han Ruoruo's feelings for Shu Yan, so her attitude towards Han Ruoruo was a little gentler, although she was a gentle woman.

Seeing Shu Yan coming back, Ruan Qinyu waved her hand, motioning Shu Yan to sit down, and then said:
"Ayan, your father asked me to tell you that I'll go to Mr. Han's place today. It seems that what you want to make has been prepared."

Shu Yan had a gentle expression, and the smile on his face didn't look cold at all. In front of his family or close friends, his expression and attitude would naturally be much more relaxed.

"I know mom, I'll come over later."

Ruan Qinyu smiled and nodded. Her life now was too good for her. Her family was reunited and she lived a comfortable life. Everything seemed like a dream so beautiful that she didn't want to wake up.

After chatting for a few words, Ruan Qinyu left the hall on the pretext of cooking for a few people herself. Before leaving, she quietly gave Shu Yan an encouraging look. Her daughter was not interested in finding a partner to continue her bloodline, but there was no other way. She and her husband were not young anymore, and everyone wanted to have grandchildren. She understood that the more powerful the martial spirit bloodline, the more difficult it was to give birth to descendants. So, she could only pin her hopes on quantity. Maybe one day she would get her wish?
But thinking of this, Ruan Qinyu still felt a little sorry for Xu Jiujiu. If possible, she hoped that Shu Yan's first child would be Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu's. This was not only her expectation, but also Shu Yan's expectation. Sometimes she was indeed annoyed by Shu Yan's amorousness, and felt that Xu Jiujiu had been wronged.

However, Xu Jiujiu herself did not have any such thoughts. Shu Yan and Ruan Qinyu's preference for her sometimes even made her a little annoyed. With her strong physical fitness, she had to recover for a day before she could walk steadily after being tormented by Shu Yan all night. Sometimes she even felt lucky. If it weren't for Ling Luochen and others to share the pressure, she was really afraid that one day Shu Yan would drag her and pamper her so much that she lost her mind. That would be really embarrassing...

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(End of this chapter)