Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

"However, I am a little curious." Her breath was fragrant, and her body carried a faint, strange, cool herbal scent.

"What is it that would make a prince who should be indulging in pleasures in the capital willingly take such a great risk, even at the cost of all... well, all his possessions, to come see me here in the dead of night?"

Her fingertips were icy cold, but Dai Mubai felt as if the skin she touched was on fire.

“Tell me, Your Highness,” Godot’s voice deepened, carrying a bewitching allure.

"What do you truly want from me? And what are you willing to pay for it, beyond these mundane things?"

Ge Duo's gaze seemed to penetrate Dai Mubai's body, directly probing into the deepest desires and fears in his heart.

Dai Mubai had nowhere to hide under her gaze; he knew this was his last chance.

Any pretense or haggling is meaningless in the face of this mysterious and powerful figure.

He took a deep breath, suppressing all his fear, his eyes filled with only a frenzied obsession. He growled, "Power! I want power! Power enough to change my fate!"

Chapter 106 Trading

"As for the price?" Dai Mubai smiled bitterly, with a kind of reckless madness.

"What else do I have besides this life? As long as you can give me the power I desire, I'll pay any price, anything! My loyalty, my soul! Just say the word!"

Dai Mubai's words were extremely arrogant, completely unlike what a prince should say, but he also had his own calculations in mind.

He knew that his status alone was not enough to completely impress this Title Douluo, so he had to gamble everything. He believed that only in this way could this Title Douluo possibly help him.

As for what happens in the future, that will naturally have to wait until later.

Once he successfully ascends the throne, he will surely become a Title Douluo, at which point all promises will likely vanish.

Huo An, who was standing to the side, was terrified and wanted to stop her, but he was once again suppressed by the invisible aura emanating from Ge Duo.

Ge Duo listened quietly, the playful smile on her face gradually fading, her dark green eyes gleaming with an unfathomable light.

She released her grip, took a step back, and looked Dai Mubai up and down again, as if she were truly getting to know him for the first time.

“Soul?” she repeated softly, then let out a cryptic chuckle.

"That kind of thing is useless to me."

Dai Mubai's heart sank instantly.

But what Godot said next pulled him back from the brink of hell.

“However, your future and loyalty are not what they seem.” She said slowly, a wisp of black mist swirling around her fingertips as it emanated from her staff.

“Even the least favored prince of an empire, his future is always a gamble of some value, isn’t it?”

Dai Mubai held his breath.

“I can give you strength.” Godot’s voice became clear and calm.

"A shortcut to power far beyond your imagination. But the price you pay will also be far beyond your imagination."

"Are you sure you want to make the deal, Dai Mubai?"

"I'm certain! I'll make this deal no matter the cost!"

Without any hesitation, Dai Mubai nodded heavily, his eyes burning with a mad flame, his voice resolute and unwavering.

"Very good." Gedo finally revealed a smile that could be considered satisfactory, beautiful yet dangerous, like a blooming datura.

She raised her staff and lightly traced an esoteric symbol in the air.

Suddenly, the faint miasma and darkness that permeated the surroundings seemed to be separated by an invisible force, revealing a clear path. At the end of the path, one could vaguely see strange lights intertwined with red and blue, as well as even denser energy fluctuations.

"Come with me." She turned around, her skirt swaying, and walked deeper into the path.

"Let me show you what you're about to trade your future for."

She glanced again at Hoan, who was struggling to his feet.

"As for your guard, just leave him here to heal. Not just anyone can enter my territory."

Dai Mubai glanced at Huo An, whose eyes were filled with worry, but Huo An could only nod helplessly.

Dai Mubai took a deep breath, suppressing all his fear and uncertainty. Then he took a step forward, following closely behind Ge Duo, through the strange path that had been carved out by an invisible force.

The surrounding scenery rushed past him, and the dense spiritual energy of heaven and earth almost solidified into a substance, making him feel his soul power slightly increasing with each breath, but also accompanied by a suffocating feeling of being oppressed by the enormous energy.

At the end of the path, the scenery suddenly opens up.

Before us lies a strange valley that resembles both a fairyland and a demonic realm.

In the center of the valley, a spring is clearly divided into two colors: one side is a fiery red, like magma, with bubbling hot water.

On the other side was a deep, dark blue, like ancient ice, exuding an extreme chill.

Two completely opposite energies blend perfectly here, forming a misty, dreamlike atmosphere.

Around the spring, countless exotic flowers and herbs he had never seen before grew, each one radiating boundless life energy and a strange aura, with a fragrant aroma that made him feel refreshed and relaxed with just one breath.

Dai Mubai was so shocked by the scene before him that he was speechless.

He then understood why this witch could concoct such miraculous elixirs; possessing such a treasure land meant inexhaustible resources.

Gedo seemed quite satisfied with his reaction, a hint of smugness flashing in her eerie green eyes.

She walked to a smooth piece of jade by the spring and sat down, watching him with a leisurely air.

“Now, we can talk about the specifics of the deal.” Her voice pulled Dai Mubai back to reality from his shock.

Dai Mubai composed himself, forcing himself to remain calm: "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

Godot gently waved her wand and said slowly, "I can provide you with a custom-made potion to help you quickly improve your strength, safely absorb higher-age soul rings, and even... clear some obstacles for you in the future. This will give you the power to contend with your older brother and even the rules of the Star Luo Empire."

Every word Ge Duo said struck Dai Mubai’s heart, igniting the flame he longed for deepest within him.

"What do you need me to do?" he asked in a dry voice.

He knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch, especially not from a powerful person.

“My dear prince, although you are down on your luck now, your status and your bloodline are the best stakes. What I value is your future. Investing in you is like investing in a stock that may skyrocket.”

She used a word that she had heard from Lin Wan and found interesting.

“Therefore, I need your absolute loyalty. All the resources of the empire must be used for my benefit first,” Godot said slowly.

"This is not a request, it is a prerequisite for the deal."

Dai Mubai's heart pounded. To pledge allegiance to her and have resources prioritized for her use? This was practically handing over his own lifeline and the future of the Star Luo Empire to her!

However, compared to the power and survival he desired, this condition seemed acceptable.

After all, if we fail, everything will be in vain.

Ge Duo's fingertips lightly brushed across Dai Mubai's cheek, the cold touch sending shivers down his spine.

Dai Mubai's heart pounded wildly. He hadn't expected Ge Duo's ambition to be so great!

What she wanted was not a short-term deal, but a future, covert influence on the resources of an empire!

This is simply...

This opportunity was practically tailor-made for him!

He needs strength, and she can give him strength.

She needed future rewards, and that was exactly what he could offer if he succeeded. An unprecedented excitement and ambition grew in his heart.

“Okay! I agree!” Dai Mubai did not hesitate at all, because at this moment, he had no way back. The arrow was on the bowstring and had to be released.

"If I, Dai Mubai, truly have control over destiny, then all the resources of the empire will be open to you!"

Chapter 107 Master-Servant Contract

“Words are meaningless, my dear prince.” Gedo’s smile deepened, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

"We need a small agreement to ensure our mutual agreement!"

Godot stretched out her pale hand, palm up, and began to chant an ancient and obscure incantation.

As she chanted, intricate, eerie green runes emerged from her palm, intertwining and forming a small magic circle that exuded an ominous aura.

A strange smell, a mixture of sulfur and withered roses, filled the air.

A strong sense of unease rose in Dai Mubai's heart; the aura emanating from the magic circle made him instinctively feel resistance and fear.

He couldn't help but ask, "What kind of contract is this?"

"It's just a small guarantee." Ge Duo's voice seemed to have a magical power, soothing Dai Mubai's restless unease.

"I'll make sure you don't forget your promise today after you gain power, and I'll make sure I give you everything you need as promised. That's fair, isn't it? Or was your resolve just empty talk?"

Gedo's gaze sharpened, taking on a scrutinizing quality.

Dai Mubai looked at the spinning magic circle, then at Ge Duo's eyes, which seemed to see right through people.

He knew the contract was not as simple as she made it out to be, but did he have a choice?

Turning back is a dead end, while moving forward might offer a glimmer of hope, even if it means fighting a tiger.

He thought of Davis's suppression, his father's indifference, and the despairing rules of succession...

All the humiliation and resentment erupted at this moment.

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes, and then pressed his palm heavily onto the dark green magic circle in Ge Duo's palm.

"I'll sign!"

The moment his palm touched the ground, the magic circle shone brightly, transforming into two streams of light. One stream pierced into Ge Duo's brow, while the other stabbed into Dai Mubai's forehead.

Dai Mubai felt as if his soul had been branded with a hot iron. A complex green rune flashed in his mind and disappeared.

An invisible and cold bond was formed between him and Godot.

He had a vague feeling that a part of himself had already been given away.

Gedo withdrew her hand with satisfaction, feeling the absolutely dominant contractual connection in her soul, and a truly joyful smile appeared on her lips.

It became.

Ever since being betrayed by Rapunzel's adopted daughter, she has come to understand the importance of contracts.

The master-servant contract before us is the only truly reliable guarantee.

As for the so-called cooperation and transactions?

It's just a nice way of saying it.

From the moment the contract was signed, Dai Mubai became her most loyal servant, and her will would leave the deepest imprint on his future path.

All of this was obtained in exchange for just a few bottles of leftover potions that she could concoct in large quantities at any time and a promise that was like an empty check.

For her, this was an incredibly worthwhile deal.

"very good."

In high spirits, Ge Duo took out a crystal bottle from her storage soul tool, which contained several dark-colored pills.

"Take these Foundation Strengthening Pills and Soul Tempering Liquid first. They'll be enough for you to cultivate to the Soul Venerable level without any bottlenecks."

Dai Mubai took the crystal bottle; his palms were icy cold, but his heart was burning with passion.

His future has once again become bright.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" His voice trembled with excitement.

“No need to thank me, this is just part of the deal.” Godot waved his hand, seemingly somewhat dejected.

"Alright, this is not a place for you to linger. You should go back."

She clapped her hands lightly.

hiss--

A giant serpent, entirely emerald green with scales shimmering with a dark light, silently emerged from the shadows. Its vertical pupils were icy, radiating the oppressive aura of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast.

This is the little pet that Gedo chose, the Jade Phosphorus Snake.

"It will escort you safely out of Sunset Forest. Once you return, focus on taking the pills to improve your strength. I will naturally contact you when I need you to do anything," Gedo instructed.

Dai Mubai looked at the terrifying giant snake, suppressed the trembling in his heart, bowed to Ge Duo, and then carefully followed behind the Bilin Snake, heading out of the forest.