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

Chapter 584 Children shouldn't pry into adults' affairs.
The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the horizon a magnificent orange-red.

Warm sunlight lazily spilled over Wuhun City, draping this magnificent city in a soft golden veil.

The Spirit Hall is a secluded courtyard belonging to core disciples or special individuals.

At this moment, the courtyard was filled with a dense fluctuation of soul power.

The courtyard was spacious and very tidy. One corner was planted with some hardy flowers and plants, while the other side was a flat open space, obviously a place for cultivation.

At this moment, four slender figures were immersed in cultivation in different postures.

Hu Liena sat cross-legged in the center, emanating a faint pink aura, her martial spirit, the phantom of the demon fox, appearing and disappearing.

Her innate allure remained even during cultivation, yet her expression was solemn...

As a core member of the Golden Generation and a direct disciple of Pope Bibidon, her efforts never slackened.

Not far away, Ning Rongrong was surrounded by nine-colored precious light, and the crystal-clear Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda floated above her palm, slowly rotating and drawing in the surrounding soul power.

Since deciding to evolve her martial soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, this little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School seems to have toned down her former impetuousness and become more composed.

However, the slightly upturned corners of her mouth seemed to still harbor some resentment at someone's disappearance again.

Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation method was completely different. She did not sit quietly, but instead moved around in the open space, her figure as unpredictable as a ghost. A pair of cat claw martial spirits were attached to her, accompanied by a sharp sound of air being torn apart.

Her movements were swift and precise, each strike striving for perfection. Her sweat had already soaked through her close-fitting black training clothes, outlining her breathtaking curves.

Her cool and pretty face was full of determination and perseverance.

From the Star Luo Empire to the Spirit City, she always remembered her original intention to become stronger—to take control of her own destiny, and... catch up with that person.

Xiao Wu seemed a little reserved. She chose a spot near a corner and quietly cultivated her soul power.

She had only been in Wuhun City for a short time, and although Dai Chengfeng had taken good care of her...

Hu Liena, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing did not actually reject her.

But deep down, in Wuhun City, which is at the heart of human power, she always felt a sense of unease that was hard to put into words.

It seems that only by increasing one's strength can security be guaranteed.

Therefore, she cultivated with exceptional seriousness, her long ponytail hanging down her back, swaying slightly with her breathing.

Just then, the courtyard gate was gently pushed open, and a figure walked in with a contented and languid air.

It was Dai Chengfeng.

The moment he stepped into the courtyard, almost simultaneously, four pairs of eyes turned to him.

Ning Rongrong was the first to jump up, and the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda "whooshed" back into her body.

"Dai Chengfeng, where have you run off to again? You haven't been seen all day! How can you disappear in Wuhun City?"

Hu Liena slowly finished her exercise, opened her beautiful eyes, and looked at them with a hint of inquiry and concern.

It seems to be saying: The teacher has a new task?
Zhu Zhuqing also stopped what she was doing, breathing slightly heavily. Her cold gaze fell on Dai Chengfeng. Although she didn't speak, the meaning in her eyes was very clear.

Xiao Wu also looked over timidly.

Dai Chengfeng shook his head, indicating not to worry. Then, he quietly looked at the four girls in front of him, each with a different style but all of whom were stunningly beautiful, and a lazy smile appeared on his face.

He walked to the stone bench in the courtyard, sat down casually, and said:
"Children should stop asking about adults' matters."

Ning Rongrong immediately objected, her pretty face flushed red, and she walked angrily to Dai Chengfeng:
"Pah! Who's a child!"

“Whoever cares, whoever argues, is a child,” Dai Chengfeng chuckled.

"???"

For a moment, the conversation between Dai Chengfeng and Ning Rongrong made Hu Liena cover her mouth and chuckle, while Zhu Zhuqing shook her head helplessly, clearly already used to Ning Rongrong's personality.

Dai Chengfeng simply smiled without saying a word, his gaze passing over Ning Rongrong and landing on Zhu Zhuqing, who had just finished high-intensity training.

He stood up, walked slowly to Zhu Zhuqing, and naturally reached out to hold her small hand, which was red from training and even slightly sweaty.

Zhu Zhuqing's hand trembled slightly, and she subconsciously tried to pull it back, but Dai Chengfeng held it tightly.

She looked up and met Dai Chengfeng's smiling eyes. Two blushes rose on her cheeks, but fortunately, her face was already flushed from the exercise, so it wasn't too noticeable.

“My little fiancée is really hardworking,” Dai Chengfeng said with a hint of admiration.

"I just came back from hunting spirit rings in the Heavenly Dou Great Forest, and instead of resting properly, I'm cultivating like this."

Zhu Zhuqing felt the warmth of his palm and heard him call her "little fiancée." A ripple stirred in her heart, but she pretended to be indifferent and gave Dai Chengfeng a cold look.

He tried to pull his hand away again, but couldn't, so he let it go, only whispering:
"Do you think everyone is like you, a monster whose cultivation level can rise rapidly without any practice?"

"I just... don't want to fall too far behind you."

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible, but the determination in her words was still clearly discernible.

Dai Chengfeng smiled but offered no explanation.

Why didn't he cultivate? It's just that his innate skill is extraordinary, able to operate on its own, constantly absorbing and refining the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, allowing his cultivation to steadily improve even without the deliberate meditation of ordinary people.

But the mysteries and hardships involved are far more complex than they appear on the surface.
The cultivation of the Innate Skill requires extremely high levels of mental fortitude and comprehension. Its efficiency in operating on its own is also closely related to the practitioner's own state of mind, and it is by no means a true effortless gain.

However, he naturally wouldn't say more about this confidential matter.

He released Zhu Zhuqing's hand, his gaze sweeping over Hu Liena and Ning Rongrong, who had resumed their cultivation or were adjusting their breathing, as well as Xiao Wu, who seemed somewhat lost in the corner.

He didn't disturb Hu Liena's deep meditation, but instead walked to Ning Rongrong's side, watching her re-condense the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda, occasionally offering a comment:
“Rongrong, the flow of your soul power is a little sluggish when it reaches the third level of the tower. Try to concentrate your mind more and guide your soul power like a stream rather than a flood.”

Ning Rongrong initially wanted to refute, but after trying the method Dai Chengfeng suggested, she indeed felt that her soul power control was much smoother, and she couldn't help but look at Dai Chengfeng in surprise.

He muttered, "At least you're still somewhat useful," and then immersed himself in the story again.

Then, he looked at Zhu Zhuqing and said, "Zhuqing, your speed and silent footwork are almost perfect, but your attack points can be more tricky."

"There's no need to always aim for maximum force. Combining feints and real attacks, and catching the opponent off guard, might be more effective."

Zhu Zhuqing seemed to be deep in thought, and then unfolded her body again, trying to incorporate Dai Chengfeng's suggestion into her movements.

(End of this chapter)