Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

After seeing Dai Mubai off, Ge Duo sat back down in front of her shimmering crystal house, looking at the now calmed Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, a calculating smirk playing on her lips.

Invest in a prince and sow the seeds of a power struggle.

This is much more interesting than simply selling medicine in exchange for materials, and it also brings a much larger and more sustainable reputation and resources.

As for whether Dai Mubai would succeed, she didn't care much.

If she succeeds, she will gain the resources of an empire. If she fails, she will only lose a few bottles of pills made from scraps.

Regardless, the master-servant contract was already in place, and she was guaranteed to make a profit.

"Alright, I've gotten rid of that impatient little mouse." She stretched lazily, her eerie green gaze drifting beyond the forest.

"Next, we should properly entertain those who truly bring trouble and treacherous schemes!"

She was already looking forward to the real treasures in Zhu Tianlin and Davis's collection.

……

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, a small team quietly set off from the Starry Villa in Tiandou City, heading straight for the Sunset Forest in the east.

Zhu Tianlin and Davis rode in a seemingly simple but actually mysterious soul-guided carriage.

Outside the carriage, there were more than ten solemn-looking royal guards surrounding the area.

Their goal was clear: to reach the depths of the Sunset Forest.

With the vague path obtained by the previous pathfinders at the cost of their lives, and with the powerful Zhu Tianlin personally overseeing and sensing the direction, their journey was much smoother than Dai Mubai's blind advance last night.

Although they still encountered several powerful attacks from spirit beasts along the way, they managed to get through them unscathed thanks to the well-trained Xingluo elites and the pressure of the Soul Douluo level released by Zhu Tianlin.

As noon approached, they finally arrived at the core area where energy fluctuations were chaotic and ice and fire intertwined.

"It should be around here." Zhu Tianlin stepped down from the carriage, his sharp eyes scanning the strange vegetation and distorted light around him, which were clearly different from the outside world.

"Be on guard!" he ordered in a deep voice.

The guards immediately formed a battle formation, looking around warily.

Just then, the space ahead rippled like water, and the disorienting poisonous miasma and illusions quietly parted to the sides, revealing a narrow path that could only accommodate one person at a time.

At the end of the path, the beautiful spring with its red and blue colors intertwined can be vaguely seen.

A clear, cool, and magnetic female voice seemed to ring directly in everyone's ears:

"Distinguished guests, please follow the path to enter. This place is small and inconvenient for many people to disturb you. Please come alone, the person in charge."

“You shall wait here.”

Zhu Tianlin and Davis exchanged a glance, and then Zhu gave orders to his subordinates.

Chapter 108 Custom-Made Pills

Zhu Tianlin then looked at Davis and said, "Your Highness Davis, let's go."

Davis nodded and, one after the other, stepped onto the mysterious path.

The two continued along the path, their hearts growing increasingly apprehensive. They could clearly sense countless dangerous auras hidden in the dense forest on both sides of the way, including powerful beings that would make even Soul Saints and Soul Douluos tremble. However, these Soul Beasts were all as if imprisoned, only emitting low, threatening roars, but none of them dared to cross the line.

This undoubtedly demonstrates the unfathomable strength of the owner of this place.

Finally, the view opened up before him, and the wondrous sight of the dualistic ice and fire appeared once again, bringing a shock no less than when Dai Mubai first saw it.

Zhu Tianlin's eyes gleamed; he finally understood why the scouts had reported a mixture of ice and fire, which was highly unusual.

Such a wonder of nature is truly a supreme treasure for alchemists.

Davis was also dumbfounded, greedily looking at the extraordinary herbs around the spring.

Gothel remained seated in the wicker chair in front of her crystal house, as if she had never moved.

Today she changed into a dark green long dress, which matched the surrounding environment even better. She held a cup of steaming herbal tea in her hand and looked at the two people who arrived with a languid expression.

"Zhu Tianlin and Davis of the Star Luo Empire have come to pay their respects to His Majesty Godot." Zhu Tianlin bowed first, adopting an extremely humble attitude.

Davis immediately followed suit and bowed, suppressing all his arrogance.

A titled Douluo deserves such respect, especially when they need something from him.

Godo put down her teacup, her gaze sweeping over the two men, and she nodded slightly: "Duke Zhu, Prince Weiss, there's no need for such formalities. My place is remote, it's kind of you to have found it."

Her tone was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger, yet it possessed a compelling aura.

Zhu Tianlin straightened up and said respectfully, "Your Majesty's alchemy skills are divine, and your reputation has spread throughout the continent. We have heard of this and yearn for it. We have prepared a small gift to pay our respects, hoping to be fortunate enough to obtain some spiritual medicine to help our younger generation in our cultivation."

As he spoke, he gestured.

Davis immediately took out an exquisitely crafted spatial soul tool from his bosom and presented it with both hands.

"This is a small token of our appreciation. Here is the list. Please accept it, Your Majesty." Zhu Tianlin handed over a gilded gift list.

Gedo did not personally go to receive the gift; she merely glanced casually at the gift list.

The list of items, even with her extensive knowledge, caused her eyebrows to twitch slightly.

The Star Luo Empire truly possesses profound foundations.

"Duke Zhu, you're too kind." Ge Duo smiled faintly and waved her hand lightly, causing the spatial soul tool to float gently to the stone table beside her.

"Since you two are so eager to find something, I'd like to invite you to join me."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "What flowed into the Heavenly Dou Sect before were merely practice pieces with limited effects. I observe that you two possess profound auras and deep foundations, suggesting that there must be exceptionally talented individuals among your juniors. Ordinary pills would likely be of little use."

Zhu Tianlin and Davis felt a sudden pang of anxiety. Could it be that these things were not enough to move her?

But then Ge Duo changed the subject: "If there are specific needs, such as needing to strengthen a certain martial soul, or needing to break through the limit at a certain level... perhaps, we can try to customize pills."

"Custom-made pills?" Zhu Tianlin and Davis's eyes simultaneously lit up with astonishment.

“Not bad.” Ge Duo nodded gracefully.

"Based on the characteristics of the martial soul, physical condition, and the expected lifespan of the target soul ring, it is tailor-made. The effect is far superior to those batch-made pills, and there is even a chance to break the true limit."

Her words were like the whispers of a demon, full of endless temptation.

"Of course, custom-made elixirs require far more stringent materials, many of which are rare and precious treasures that are hard to come by. Moreover, the risk of failure is much higher. Whether you can gather the materials and withstand failure depends on your resources and forbearance!"

Zhu Tianlin suppressed his excitement and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty! May I ask what the procedure is for custom-made pills?"

“Simple.” Ge Duo smiled slightly.

"Just prepare the requirements, detailed information about the martial spirit, and the corresponding materials. As for what materials are needed, I will inform you at that time. If there are enough materials, it is possible to make several batches at once."

Ge Duo did not provide a specific list, as this would make it difficult for her to receive kickbacks.

Zhu Tianlin and Davis understood immediately; this was telling them that if they wanted the best, they had to offer more and better treasures in exchange!

"We understand! We will do our utmost to search when we get back!" Zhu Tianlin said solemnly.

Ge Duo nodded in satisfaction, then took out two jade bottles from her sleeve and tossed them to Zhu Tianlin and Davis respectively.

"The pills here are of better quality than those available on the market, and you are probably already aware of their effects."

The two accepted the jade bottle, feeling the fragrant aroma of medicine emanating from it, and were overjoyed.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty!" The two bowed again.

"It's just a transaction, no need for thanks." Ge Duo picked up her teacup and gently blew on it, signaling that she was being seen off.

Zhu Tianlin and Davis were both shrewd people, and they immediately took their leave.

At Gedo's signal, the Eternal Jade Serpent reappeared, silently leading them away along the same path.

Stepping out of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye and seeing the light of day again, both of them felt as if they had been reborn.

“Mu Bai…” Davis suddenly whispered.

Zhu Tianlin snorted coldly: "I'm afraid he didn't even get to see His Majesty before slinking back, or maybe he just got lost in some forest. We don't need to worry about him."

He subconsciously believed that with Dai Mubai's strength and resources, it was impossible for him to get an audience with Ge Duo, let alone make a deal.

Last night's actions were nothing more than a futile struggle by a clown.

Davis agreed wholeheartedly, nodded, and stopped thinking about his good-for-nothing brother.

His entire focus was now on how to collect more rare materials to exchange for that tempting custom-made elixir.

……

After the Star Luo delegation returned from Sunset Forest, the atmosphere in the annex was noticeably more relaxed.

With the pills in hand, Zhu Lintian could give an explanation to the country. Moreover, he also learned about the custom-made pills during this trip, which was an unexpected bonus.

In high spirits, Zhu Tianlin finally turned some of his attention to the upcoming exchange competition.

"Weis, how are the preparations for the exchange match going?" Zhu Tianlin asked casually, sitting in the main seat and sipping his fragrant tea.

Davis replied, "Your Excellency, everything has been arranged. Lin Yu and Zhu Yun are in excellent condition, and dealing with those playboys from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy will be a piece of cake. It has been the same every year, and I expect this year will be no exception."

Chapter 109 The Focus of the Audience

Davis's tone carried his usual contempt; he didn't take the people from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy seriously, after all, in his eyes, they were nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Tianlin nodded, having absolute confidence in the strength of the Star Luo Royal Academy.

His overwhelming victories over the years had already shaped his mindset, and since his mind was entirely focused on the pills this time, he naturally didn't take the exchange match very seriously.

“Well, in that case, let’s proceed as usual. Let the people of Tiandou see what true elites are.” Zhu Tianlin waved his hand, indicating that Davis could leave.

His mind had already flown back to the Star Luo Empire, pondering how to utilize these pills and how to collect the custom materials needed by Gedo.

Davis turned and left, showing no interest in the game a few days later.

A few days later, the largest open-air training ground in the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was set up as a temporary competition venue.

On the stands, Emperor Xue Ye was unable to attend due to illness, so Crown Prince Xue Qinghe represented the royal family, while the three Contra instructors accompanied him.

The other side consisted of the Star Luo delegation, led by Duke Zhu Tianlin and Prince Davis.

Zhu Tianlin remained calm, with a faint smile on his face. He was confident about the upcoming match, after all, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy had always been defeated by Xingluo.

Even though they obtained Ge Duo's pills ahead of time, the gap in soul power cannot be bridged in a short period of time.

The protective soul guides of the arena had already been activated, and a layer of transparent energy shield illuminated the huge central arena emblem, preventing any combat impact from the onslaught.

Soon, at the referee's signal, Team 1 of Tiandou Royal Academy and Team 1 of Xingluo Royal Academy walked out at the same time, stepped into the center of the field, and stood facing each other.

On the Xingluo side, led by Dai Linyu and Zhu Zhuyun, the seven-person formation was well-organized, exuding a fierce aura, carrying the iron-blooded and cold temperament unique to Xingluo Soul Masters.

Their gazes swept over the Sky Fighting Team, filled with undisguised scrutiny and disdain.

In the Tian Dou region, Yu Tianqing stood at the very front, with Ning Zetian and Lin Wan on either side of him.

After the two teams entered the field, the relaxed atmosphere was broken for the first time when the referee began the routine introduction of the players' levels and martial spirits.

"Star Luo Royal Academy Team, Captain: Dai Linyu, Martial Soul: Evil-Eyed White Tiger, Level 42 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Master!"

"Vice Captain, Zhu Zhuyun, Martial Soul: Netherworld Cat, Level 41 Agility-type Battle Soul Master!"...

The introduction proceeded smoothly. The Star Luo team's overall level was significantly higher than that of the Heavenly Dou team, with two Soul Masters and the rest being Soul Venerables of level 37 or above, eliciting low gasps of amazement from the stands.

The members of the Star Luo delegation couldn't help but reveal a reserved yet proud smile.

However, when the referee introduced the last person from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, his calm tone was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.

"Tian Dou Royal Academy Team, member: Lin Wan, Martial Soul: Nine-Tailed Fox, Level 43 Control-type Battle Soul Master."

"Level 43?"

"Soul Sect? There's a Soul Sect here in Heaven Dou?"

"Nine-Tailed Fox? What kind of martial spirit is that? I've never heard of it!"

"Control system? A level 43 Control system Soul Master?"

Immediately, murmurs arose in the stands, especially among the Star Luo delegation, whose smiles froze instantly, replaced by deep astonishment and disbelief.

Zhu Tianlin's hand, holding the teacup, paused in mid-air, and he frowned slightly.

Davis sat up abruptly, his gaze sharply fixed on the handsome young man standing at the end of the Tian Dou team, whose expression was calm and even somewhat lazy.

Level 43! One level higher than Dai Linyu! And they're both Soul Masters!

They had been overconfident and preoccupied with the matter of the elixir, so they hadn't bothered to investigate the specifics of the Heavenly Fighting Team. They never expected that the other side would have such a trump card hidden inside.