Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

As the most dazzling genius in the Tiandou Empire and a beloved princess, she has indeed gained a considerable amount of prestige through this identity and previous adventures.

Exchanging Gothor's potion was no challenge for Snow White.

Her slender fingers unconsciously traced patterns on the hem of her skirt as she briefly weighed her options.

But soon, that hesitation disappeared.

"Exchanging it with reputation points doesn't seem worthwhile," Snow White thought calmly.

Reputation points are closely linked to system functions and may have even more important uses in the future.

And the materials that Godot needs...

Snow White's gaze swept over the jade boxes in the corner of the cultivation room, which were sent by the royal treasury and were available for her to use at will. Inside were several kinds of rare and precious herbs and flowers that were hard to find in the outside world.

Among them were several items that happened to be marked on Godot's redemption list.

Since she can directly exchange these rare and precious materials offline, why waste her valuable reputation points?

As an imperial princess, the resources and conveniences she possessed were a huge advantage in themselves.

Having figured this out, Snow White stopped paying attention to the transaction information in the chat room and decisively exited the interface.

She plans to find a suitable opportunity to contact Ge Duo directly for an offline transaction.

……

Deep in the forest at sunset, a duality of ice and fire.

The red and white spring waters still flowed distinctly, with the extreme cold and heat intertwining to create a dreamlike mist that nourished countless rare and precious herbs and plants in the surrounding area.

Godot stood in front of her little house, built of strange vines and glowing crystals, mixing a potion of newly brewed dark green potion. The bubbling liquid emitted a strange aroma that was both invigorating and slightly dizzying.

The veil covering her face had long since been removed, revealing a pale yet still beautiful face. At this moment, a hint of undisguised pleasure curved her lips.

Her attention had just shifted from the system chat room that connected to fairy tale characters; she wasn't there to post ads, but to receive information.

A short message from Eva of Tiandou City.

【Eva】: The Starry Sky has arrived, bringing precious gifts. Its target is you and your medicine.

Davis and Dai Mubai also mingled among them, like fat fish caught in a net, waiting to be caught.

"The Star Luo Empire, the Zhu family, and two princes."

Gedo murmured to herself, her eyes growing brighter and brighter, as if she could see countless rare materials flying towards her.

"That's wonderful!"

She felt no tension or unease at all about being targeted by the top brass of the two great empires; on the contrary, she was filled with the joy of a bountiful harvest.

Although the first transaction in Tiandou City was quite fruitful, it was only a trial run. The pills offered were the most basic ones, and the materials exchanged were good, but not top-notch.

The Star Luo Empire, especially with the Zhu family head, known for his iron-fisted rule and strength, personally leading the team, even sparked a secret competition between the two princes.

What does this mean? It means that the other party's needs are more urgent, and the price they are willing to pay will inevitably be higher!

"It seems that the hook we used last time was just right."

Geduo gently stirred the medicine pot, feeling extremely comfortable.

She could almost see the treasures accumulated over the years in the Star Luo Empire's treasury, and the rare materials that could only be produced in certain dangerous places, beckoning to her.

“The more important people want it, the better the price you can get,” Ge Duo chuckled softly, her emerald eyes gleaming with shrewdness and greed.

"Perhaps this time we can offer something truly good, something that will make them so reluctant to let go..."

As for the risks?

Ge Duo was never worried. She herself was a powerful expert at the Title Douluo level, and she occupied the dangerous and precious Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, where she had set up numerous poison arrays and magical traps. Even if a Title Douluo below level 95 came, he might not have an easy time.

Moreover, she is now in a seller's market, holding scarce resources, and others are the ones who need her.

Now she just needs to sit comfortably on the fishing platform, wait for the fish to bite, and prepare more tempting bait for potential big customers.

……

The annex where the Star Luo delegation stayed in Tian Dou City.

After several days of relentless investigation, coercion, bribery, and offering substantial sums of money, Zhu Tianlin and his elite spies finally managed to extract a relatively reliable core intelligence from a complex web of information.

The mysterious witch, titled Douluo Gedo, did not reside permanently in Tiandou City. Her true abode was located deep within the Sunset Forest to the east of Tiandou City.

According to the source, Her Majesty Godo is aloof and dislikes noise, only appearing briefly in Tiandou City when she needs to trade or gather materials.

Sunset Forest is renowned for its rich plant diversity and unique environment.

“Sunset Forest.” Zhu Tianlin stood in front of the military sand table, his finger pointing at the vast green area, his eyes sharp as an eagle.

"There must be something extraordinary about it that can attract a titled Douluo to live in seclusion for so long."

He turned to his trusted general beside him: "Is the information reliable? Can the exact location be confirmed?"

"The information we received from the Duke of Guo was compiled from multiple sources and corroborated, making it highly reliable. However, the specific location is extremely well-hidden," the general replied respectfully.

"Our people tried to venture deeper, but the forest was filled with poisonous miasma, the terrain was complex, and powerful soul beasts lurked within. We lost several skilled fighters and were unable to pinpoint the exact location. We could only roughly determine that it was somewhere in its core area. Furthermore, according to those who managed to escape, the energy fluctuations in that area were extremely unusual, with ice and fire intertwined, which was highly unusual."

"Ice and fire intertwined?" A strange light flashed in Zhu Tianlin's eyes. This did match the growing environment of some rare and precious materials that he knew.

"It seems that this Lady Godot is not only highly skilled in alchemy, but also a first-rate treasure hunter."

Chapter 103 Heading Out Overnight

Zhu Tianlin pondered for a moment, then made a decision.

For an expert of this caliber, who is also a master alchemist with exceptional skills, forcing them to break through would be the most foolish thing to do.

Since the other party openly exchanged materials for pills in Tiandou City, it's clear that they only care about interests and not personal relationships.

"Get ready," Zhu Tianlin said in a deep voice.

“I will select a few of the rarest and most presentable treasures from my collection. I will personally travel to Sunset Forest to pay my respects to His Majesty Godor.”

"Duke, are you going in person? Wouldn't that be too risky? The depths of Sunset Forest..." The general looked worried.

"It's alright." Zhu Tianlin waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Finding a badger to cause trouble will naturally reduce the risk. Besides, I'm not made of clay. The more dangerous the situation, the more valuable the other party is. Do it immediately!"

"Yes!"

This message naturally reached Davis and Dai Mubai's ears as well.

A determined glint flashed in Davis's eyes. "Sunset Forest? Excellent. Prepare a generous gift for us immediately, and be quick!"

He needs to get in touch with Godot; this is a huge opportunity.

Meanwhile, Dai Mubai, who was hiding in the shadows, was extremely anxious after learning this news.

He knew this was his only chance. If his elder brother or Duke Zhu succeeded in the transaction first, he wouldn't even get a drink of soup.

However, he didn't have many valuable treasures that could impress a titled Douluo.

A ruthless and resolute glint flashed in his eyes: if there weren't enough treasures, then he would exchange them for something else!

Information? Promise?

Or they might gamble their future.

He had to find a way, and he had to go!

……

As night deepened, the annex where the Xingluo delegation was staying remained brightly lit.

In a side hall of the main hall, Zhu Tianlin stood with his hands behind his back in front of a map.

He traced his fingertip across the core area of ​​Sunset Forest marked with danger symbols on the map, his eyes sharp as a falcon's.

A trusted general stood quietly to the side and reported in a low voice: "Your Excellency, the gift list has been initially drafted. Please take a look."

Then he presented the gift list.

Zhu Tianlin took it, his gaze sweeping over the priceless names on it.

Thousand-year-old blood coral core, earth core fire chalcedony, ten-thousand-year-old ironwood heartwood...

Each one is a rare treasure from the Star Luo Empire's treasury, or a reward reserved for those with outstanding military achievements; ordinary nobles may never see even one in their entire lives.

Now, in order to impress that mysterious witch, Zhu Tianlin has unhesitatingly included her in the gift list.

"Hmm." Zhu Tianlin nodded slightly, his face revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Adding that Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, which is less than a thousand years old but full of spiritual energy, might be particularly attractive to these alchemy masters."

The general respectfully replied, "Yes! I will take care of it immediately and make sure it is ready before we depart tomorrow."

"Go ahead." Zhu Tianlin waved his hand, his gaze returning to the map.

"As for the exchange competition, just have the people below prepare as usual. The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, ha, it's nothing more than a formality."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of disdain.

The victories of the past years have long instilled a fixed mindset in the Star Luo faction. This time, the Soul Master exchange is merely a high-sounding pretext; their real targets are only the pills and Ge Duo.

Young people from Tiandou?

They were nothing more than a backdrop destined to be crushed.

The general agreed wholeheartedly, bowed, and withdrew, then hurriedly went to the treasury to gather supplies.

Meanwhile, at Davis's residence.

"Duke Zhu acted quickly." Davis listened to his subordinate's report, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He was playing with a bead the size of a dragon's eye, its entire body shimmering with purple lightning. This was a precious bead nurtured by a thousand-year-old thunder beast, containing a trace of heavenly lightning power.

“We cannot fall behind. Prepare the box of spiritual items I brought, as well as this Purple Thunder Pearl. Also, find a few rare poisonous medicinal herbs. Since Her Majesty is a witch, she may also need them,” Davis instructed.

His preparations were equally invaluable, after all, he always did things thoroughly.

"Yes, Your Highness!" The subordinate accepted the order and busied himself with the task.

Davis walked to the window, looking at the night view of the Heavenly Dou Imperial City outside, his eyes filled with ambition.

If he could use this opportunity to make contact with a Title Douluo who could refine miraculous pills, his standing in his father's eyes would greatly increase.

While the two were preparing for their formal and respectable visit the next day, a dark figure silently left the villa.

It was Dai Mubai.

He had no intention of waiting until dawn; Zhu Tianlin and Davis could visit him at their leisure, relying on their status and lavish gifts.

But he didn't have the time, nor did he have the resources to match it.

Because of the age difference, although his talent was superior to Davis's, the number of nobles who bet on him was still far less than that of Davis, so he had very few treasures.

His only advantage is this brief time difference and his unconventional decisiveness.

Back at his hidden hideout in Tiandou City, Dai Mubai quickly changed into a dark-colored outfit suitable for nighttime movement.

On his room table sat a small storage soul tool.

That contains all the chips he can currently offer.

There wasn't much inside, just a few spiritual plants he had collected in Xingluo City.

These gifts may seem insignificant compared to the generous presents from Zhu Tianlin and Davis, but they represent the limit of what Dai Mubai could offer in a short period of time.

"Huo An!" Dai Mubai called out in a low voice.

A figure appeared silently behind him like a ghost, kneeling on one knee.

This man was tall and imposing, with a deep and composed aura, like a crouching lion. He was Huo An, the Soul Emperor Guard assigned by the Star Luo Royal Family to protect Dai Mubai, and the owner of the Fiery Lion Martial Soul.

"Your Highness," Huo An's voice was low and hoarse.

"Get ready, we're setting off immediately for Sunset Forest," Dai Mubai commanded, his tone resolute and leaving no room for argument.

Hoan looked up, a hint of surprise flashing across his bronze face: "Your Highness, it's late at night, and Sunset Forest is extremely dangerous at night. Moreover, Duke Zhu and Prince Weiss both seem to be planning to..."

“It’s precisely because they’re all planning for tomorrow that we have to leave tonight!” Dai Mubai interrupted Huo An, his eyes gleaming with a desperate light.

"Once they arrive, what chance will we have? This is our only chance; we must see His Majesty Godot before they do!"

Huo An paused for a moment. His orders were to protect the Third Prince and to obey his instructions to a certain extent, but the current action was obviously extremely risky and irregular.