Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 317 Shock, Zhu Hongxiu's Mystery

Chirp!

Qiu'er seemed to understand. She lifted her head from Dai Chengfeng's arms, let out two soft chirps in Hu Liena's direction, and then buried her head in Dai Chengfeng's neck without any courtesy, even scratching at it with her paws, clearly unwilling.

She didn't want to be hugged by this strange human woman.

Dai Chengfeng chuckled and shrugged at Hu Liena, "Look, you can see it too, Qiu'er is a little shy around strangers."

"and……"

"I can't fully call her her master yet; the little one is quite arrogant."

"Oh, Brother Chengfeng~"

Hu Liena persisted, gently grabbing Dai Chengfeng's sleeve and shaking his arm. Her large amber eyes blinked, and she spoke in a drawn-out, coquettish tone.

"Qiu'er seems so smart, you should be able to communicate with it, right? Talk to Qiu'er nicely and ask me to hug it, just for a little while!"

Dai Chengfeng looked at Hu Liena, who was acting coquettishly. Hu Liena was a fox spirit to begin with, and now that she was acting coquettishly, she was even more charming and alluring.

However, Dai Chengfeng still shook his head: "This really won't do."

As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng gave a helpless look, "It's no use trying to be cute."

"Since Qiu'er is unwilling, I don't want to force her."

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Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's words, Qiu'er immediately rubbed her head against Dai Chengfeng's large hand, giving him an expression that said, "We're the best of friends in the world."

My slight unhappiness from being called a pet came and went quickly.

Hu Liena pouted, a little disappointed, but she couldn't do anything about the golden fluffy ball nestled in Dai Chengfeng's neck, so she had to give up the idea of ​​hugging it for the time being, but her eyes were still full of affection when she looked at Qiu'er.

As they spoke, the carriage quickly arrived at the Papal Palace.

Dai Chengfeng's room was halfway up the mountain, so the carriage passed by Dai Chengfeng's private courtyard first.

Dai Chengfeng looked at the familiar building ahead, straightened his slightly disheveled clothes, turned to Bibi Dong, who was sitting upright in the main seat, her expression now calm, and even seemingly deliberately ignoring him with her eyes slightly closed, and gave her a rare, very respectful bow:
"Master, I shall take my leave now."

After saying this, Dai Chengfeng stepped down from the carriage.

At this moment, Bibi Dong's cold gaze fell on Dai Chengfeng, who was standing in front of the carriage preparing to leave. She seemed to suddenly remember something and spoke, her words carrying a serious tone:

"Chengfeng, although you have recently had a fortuitous encounter that has led to a rapid increase in your soul power, you still cannot slack off."

"Now that we have advanced to level 49, we must seize the time and do our best to break through to the level 50 Soul King realm."

"Next month on the first is the day you will have the opportunity to spar with Shrek Academy. This competition..."

At this point, Bibi Dong's voice deepened slightly, and a sharp light suddenly flashed in her purple eyes.

"Remember my words: you can lose to anyone but Shrek Academy!"

"Only victory is allowed; defeat is not permitted!"

"Understand?"

Upon hearing Bibi Dong's instructions, Dai Chengfeng's expression turned solemn, and he replied in a deep voice:

"Yes! Your disciple will remember this! I will certainly not let you down!"

He could sense the unquestionable resolve in Bibi Dong's words, as well as the indescribable complex emotions she felt towards Shrek Academy, and a hint of...deep disgust.

"Hiss! Level 49?!"

However, no sooner had Dai Chengfeng finished his response than several suppressed gasps and incredulous whispers rang out from the side.

Hu Liena's eyes widened in shock, her beautiful fox-like eyes filled with astonishment, and she instinctively covered her slightly open mouth.

"you……"

Hu Liena's voice trembled slightly. She wanted to ask a question, but it got stuck in her throat. For a moment, she didn't know how to express the turmoil in her heart.

Yan was even more exaggerated, his mouth agape as if he could fit an egg in it, as if he were meeting Dai Chengfeng for the first time. His eyes were fixed on him, looking like he had seen a ghost.

Even Xie Yue, who was usually calm and collected, showed an undisguised look of surprise on his face.

Even Yue Guan and Gui Mei, two titled Douluo standing to the side, were utterly shocked.

After all, two months ago, when Dai Chengfeng left the Spirit Hall, he was going to obtain his fourth spirit ring!
At that time, he had just broken through the level 40 threshold, and his soul power was 3 levels lower than Hu Liena's!
But it only lasted two months.

Dai Chengfeng's soul power actually increased from level 40 to level 49!
Spanning nine levels? He crushed Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, the three golden generation members of the Spirit Hall.

This is beyond what can be described as mere genius; it is an astonishing act that overturns everyone's common sense about cultivation!
What incredible opportunity and potential that would require!

However, Dai Chengfeng did not give them time to ask questions; he just wanted to rest now.

Therefore, despite the shocked, puzzled, inquisitive, and even slightly awe-inspiring gazes of the crowd, he bowed to Bibi Dong once more before leaving without lingering.

With Qiu'er on her shoulders, she strode into her own little courtyard.

The door closed gently behind him, shutting out the noise from the outside world.

Hu Liena stared at the direction where Dai Chengfeng had disappeared, pouting with resentment in her eyes, "I have to know how his soul power increased so quickly!"

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Dai Chengfeng returned to his room and pushed open the door.

The room wasn't dusty despite not being occupied for months; instead, a familiar warmth and fragrance wafted through the air.

Empress Zhu Hongxiu of the Xingluo Empire, who had learned of her son's return a day earlier, was already waiting in her room.

When she saw Dai Chengfeng appear, a gentle smile instantly bloomed on her beautiful face, which bore a resemblance to Dai Chengfeng. Her elegant demeanor was filled with deep affection and longing.

"Cheng Feng!"

Zhu Hongxiu quickly stepped forward, cupped Dai Chengfeng's face in her hands, examined him closely, her eyes glistening with tears.

"You're finally back!"

"Quickly let Mother see, have you lost weight? Have you been suffering outside?"

Feeling his mother's warm palm, Dai Chengfeng felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and the fatigue of the journey seemed to be largely dispelled.

He held his mother's hand and smiled reassuringly, "Mother, I'm fine, nothing's wrong, I'm just a little tired from the journey."

"But you, have you been waiting here for quite a while?"

"Silly child, I'll wait for you however long it takes."

Zhu Hongxiu playfully poked Dai Chengfeng's forehead, her eyes full of doting affection.

Then, Zhu Hongxiu's expression suddenly became mysterious and eager. She gently patted Dai Chengfeng's arm, gestured with her eyes towards the rest room inside the small hall, and lowered her voice slightly.

A smile that was hard to describe, a mixture of family responsibility and a certain expectation:
"Chengfeng, stop staring at your mother and look who's here!"

"Who's coming?"

Upon hearing this, Dai Chengfeng was slightly curious. After all, for his mother to specifically bring it up, it probably couldn't be the High Priestess Zhu Hongye.

But besides Zhu Hongye, who else has come to Wuhun City?
Could it have come during the time I was away?

Could it be his own father, the emperor?

But the next second, when he saw the girl walking out of the side hall, Dai Chengfeng's pupils contracted slightly.

"It was... her?!"

(End of this chapter)