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

Chapter 460 Ning Rongrong, how come it's Hu Liena?

Wuhun City, at the city gate.

The last rays of the setting sun bathed the towering city walls in a warm golden hue. The massive city gates stood majestically, and pedestrians and carriages came and went in an orderly fashion.

Among the crowd, a girl wearing a light blue knee-length dress stood out.

She looked no more than fourteen or fifteen years old, with skin as white as snow.

Her long, smooth chestnut hair was tied into an elegant bun, revealing a smooth, full forehead and a face as delicate as a porcelain doll.

A pair of large, clear eyes, as clear as glass, were blinking as they surveyed the magnificent city before them, their eyes filled with wonder and excitement.

Her lips curled up slightly, a sly and triumphant smile on her face, like a happy little deer that had successfully sneaked out of the house.

This person is none other than Ning Rongrong, the infamous little devil of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

She went through a lot of trouble to successfully sneak out, despite being under the 'airtight' watchful eyes of Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone.

Thinking about how she secretly leaked it out, Ning Rongrong proudly raised her little nose.

He looked down again and patted a small pouch embroidered with delicate cloud patterns at his waist.

Inside, bulging with money, were some "travel expenses" she had stolen from her father, Ning Fengzhi, and a "small gift" that she was supposed to personally hand over to Dai Chengfeng.

Thinking of Dai Chengfeng, Ning Rongrong let out a soft snort and muttered in a voice only she could hear:

"Hmph, Dai Chengfeng, you big liar! You said you'd write to me after you returned to Wuhun City, but it's been so long and I haven't heard a single word!"

"They must be so engrossed in their pleasure that they've forgotten all about me!"

"I'll suddenly appear and give you a big scare!"

Ning Rongrong muttered to herself, then made a seemingly mature comment: "So this is Martial Soul City?"

"It looks pretty good, not much worse than Tiandou City."

Then, she puffed out her budding chest, trying to appear as if she were used to big scenes, and swaggered into the Martial Soul City with the crowd.

The sights inside Wuhun City dazzled Ning Rongrong.

The wide and clean streets, the buildings of different styles but all exuding a solemn atmosphere, especially the majestic Papal Palace standing on the distant mountain peak, shimmering with a sacred light under the setting sun, inspire awe.

There were a large number of Soul Masters walking on the street, and their Soul Power levels were generally quite high. A faint Soul Power pressure seemed to permeate the air.

"Hmm, let's find a place to stay first, and then find out where that bad guy is."

Ning Rongrong pondered, her big eyes beginning to search for decent-looking hotels along both sides of the street.

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Meanwhile, inside the Spirit Hall.

Dai Chengfeng, Zhu Zhuqing, and Hu Liena have finished their training at the Soto Grand Arena and have now returned to Dai Chengfeng's residence at the Spirit Hall.

After having another relaxed dinner with Dai Chengfeng's mother, Zhu Hongxiu, Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena went back to their rooms to rest and process their insights from the day's battle.

While helping his mother clear the dishes, Dai Chengfeng said:
"Mother, I've eaten too much. I'm going to go for a walk to clear my head."

Zhu Hongxiu looked at her son with affection, noticing a hint of imperceptible urgency in his eyes, but she didn't think much of it.

Assuming he was simply frustrated due to a bottleneck in his cultivation, he gently advised him:

"Okay, go ahead, but don't go too far, and come back soon." "Yes, Mother."

Dai Chengfeng nodded, trying to make his expression look natural.

After leaving his residence, Dai Chengfeng did not actually wander around the Spirit Hall at all.

Instead, taking advantage of the darkness and their familiarity with the terrain, they once again moved stealthily, like ghosts, toward the quiet sleeping quarters of Pope Bibidon behind the Papal Palace.

His heart pounded uncontrollably, and his mind kept replaying the invitation from Bibi Dong in the hot spring during the day—an invitation as small as a mosquito's buzz but enough to ignite the blood in his veins.

Just thinking about those words, and Bibi Dong's shy and charming demeanor at that time, so different from her usual dignified manner, made Dai Chengfeng feel a surge of heat rising from his lower abdomen.

He took a few deep breaths, barely suppressing the restlessness in his heart, and quickened his pace.

Carefully avoiding the patrolling guards, Dai Chengfeng arrived at the outer hall of Bibi Dong's palace as if he were returning home.

He held his breath, gently pushed open the familiar, ornate door, and slipped inside.

However, the palace was not empty except for Bibi Dong, who was waiting in the dim light, as he had expected.

Inside the bedchamber, near the dressing table, a slender figure stood with her back to him, seemingly tidying up something.

That figure was graceful and charming, with short chestnut hair that made her look both capable and alluring. Who else could it be but Hu Liena?
"Why is Hu Liena here?"

Dai Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, and his burning anticipation instantly cooled down.

He instinctively froze at the doorway.

Seemingly hearing the door open, Hu Liena turned around and saw Dai Chengfeng standing in the doorway, looking somewhat uneasy. A hint of surprise flashed in her charming eyes.
"Dai Chengfeng? What brings you here so late?"

Dai Chengfeng's heart pounded, his brain raced, and he forced a seemingly casual smile onto his face.

Stepping into the inner hall, she said in as calm a tone as possible, "It's Nana."

"I...I've come to see my teacher. I have some questions about cultivation that I'd like to ask her."

He paused for a moment, then took the initiative and asked, "And you? What are you doing in the teacher's dormitory so late?"

As he spoke, his gaze swept quickly across the inner room, but he did not see Bibi Dong's figure. He couldn't help but feel anxious and puzzled.

Bibi Dong clearly invited me over tonight, why isn't she here?
Is there some urgent matter at hand?
Or perhaps... Hu Liena's appearance was unexpected by the teacher?
Hu Liena had no suspicions; after all, Dai Chengfeng was her teacher's disciple, so it was perfectly normal for him to come and ask her questions.

She raised a small jade bottle in her hand and explained, "I recently acquired some calming incense, and thinking of how hard you've been working lately, I brought it to you."

"I didn't see the teacher when I came in. Maybe he's in the private study or taking a bath in the back?"

As she spoke, she glanced at the empty room with a hint of surprise. "I was just about to put my things down and leave."

Upon hearing this, Dai Chengfeng felt somewhat relieved.

It seems Hu Liena didn't know he would be coming tonight; it was just a coincidence.

He had to find a way to get her away as soon as possible, otherwise it would be awkward if Bibi Dong came out and saw the two of them together.

Even Dai Chengfeng didn't know if Bibi Dong would use this as an excuse to back out.

"Oh, I see."

Dai Chengfeng feigned sudden realization, then sighed, his face showing just the right amount of distress. "Alas, it's mainly the problem I encountered during my cultivation today."

(End of this chapter)