Douluo: Blade Template, Death Omen Approaching

Chapter 70 Rescuing a Little Wildcat (Together)

Not long after, Xue Qinghe was in the noble carriage.

Her gaze pierced through the gap in the carriage curtains and landed on the blade in the distance, a hint of profound meaning and inquiry flashing in her deep eyes.

She quickly withdrew her gaze, gently lowered the carriage curtain, turned to look at Uncle She beside her, and spoke with a hint of something unsettling in her voice.

"Uncle She, what did you think of that boy just now?" Xue Qinghe's voice echoed in the carriage, breaking the original silence.

Upon hearing this, She Long pondered for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly, as if recalling the scene just now, or perhaps thinking about how to respond.

He adjusted his posture and spoke cautiously:

"Young Master, I've been wanting to say this ever since we left the shop. I can't quite see through the blade."

Xue Qinghe raised his eyebrows slightly, signaling Uncle She to continue.

"When I first discovered him, I secretly used my aura on him alone to test whether he was truly as talented as the young master thought."

She Long's tone carried a hint of disbelief.

"Although I only used less than 20% of my aura, he turned around and glanced at me, and my aura was instantly shattered."

Uncle She lowered his voice, seemingly still in shock at what had just happened.

He shook his head and continued:

"Even a Soul Master who is about to enter the Soul King realm would not be able to face my pressure without any pressure, let alone shatter it directly."

"Furthermore, according to intelligence, he only awakened his martial soul six years ago. Even with high talent, it's impossible for him to level up so quickly, right? Although we don't actually know his exact level."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's face showed a thoughtful expression. She gently bit her lower lip, as if she was savoring She Long's words.

"All I can say is that he seems really unusual."

She Long concluded, a hint of awe flashing in his eyes. He couldn't help but be shocked by a young man who could so easily shatter his oppressive aura.

The atmosphere inside the carriage became somewhat heavy. Neither of them spoke, each lost in their own thoughts.

The boy's mystery and power undoubtedly added a touch of uncertainty to their plans, and also made them even more interested in him.

Soon, on the other side, Bloodthirsty Douluo, upon hearing She Long's evaluation, recalled the aura of the blade just now. His brows furrowed slightly, as if he had remembered something, and his eyes revealed deep contemplation, seemingly trying to dig out a fragment from the depths of his memory. He slowly said:

"Speaking of which, I wonder if the young master still remembers what happened six years ago in that remote little town, Notting."

The voice of the Bloodthirsty Douluo echoed in the carriage; his speech was slow, but every word was clear.

Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow slightly, turned around, her gaze sharp as lightning, and looked directly at the Bloodthirsty Douluo, waiting for him to continue.

"At that time, a battle broke out near Notting City. The fluctuations in soul power that erupted in that battle were astonishing. I had been ordered to investigate it secretly before, but I did not get any clues."

The Bloodthirsty Douluo's tone carried a hint of regret, and his fingers unconsciously tapped the handrail of the carriage, as if he were reliving the scene.

"But, after sensing the aura of the blade today, I have a strange sense of familiarity." The Bloodthirsty Douluo's eyes became deep. He seemed to be trying to find the source of that familiarity, but he didn't quite understand it.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue immediately became interested. A curious glint flashed in her eyes as she looked at the Bloodthirsty Douluo, a playful smile playing on her lips.

"Oh? I did learn about that from the Spirit Hall, but I was busy with my undercover work six years ago and didn't have much time to pay attention to it." Qian Renxue's voice carried a hint of self-deprecation, revealing her regret for not being able to investigate further in the past.

"What a coincidence!"

Qian Renxue's tone carried a hint of surprise; she began to realize that all of this might not be a coincidence.

"You mean, you suspect he's involved?"

After a moment of contemplation, Qian Renxue's eyes suddenly sharpened as she stared intently at the Bloodthirsty Douluo, seemingly searching for an answer.

The Bloodthirsty Douluo remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded:

"That's right, I do have that feeling. The soul power fluctuations from that battle and the aura of Konjin, even though six years have passed, I always feel that there is some kind of connection between the two."

The atmosphere inside the carriage became even more subtle. Everyone was pondering this possibility. The mystery surrounding the blade seemed to have grown even more, and they were filled with both anticipation and wariness for the upcoming encounter.

However, a hint of hesitation soon appeared on Bloodthirsty Douluo's face. He gently rubbed the back of his head with his fingers, his eyes revealing a trace of uncertainty.

Six years have passed, blurring memories, and the truth of that battle remains like a treasure buried by time, difficult to uncover.

"But I just feel there's a slight resemblance. After all, six years have passed, and there was a forest outside the city that was almost destroyed, leaving very little information behind."

The Bloodthirsty Douluo's tone carried a hint of helplessness. His gaze was fixed on the distance, as if he were trying to recall the destroyed forest and everything that had happened there.

"Moreover, it was around that time that Blade, who was supposed to attend Notting Academy, also disappeared. If you hadn't noticed him again a year ago, I might have almost forgotten about him."

The words of the Bloodthirsty Douluo carried a hint of emotion. The disappearance of that boy was like an unsolved mystery, but now it has unexpectedly surfaced again.

Upon hearing this, She Long narrowed his eyes slightly, his fingers gently stroking his beard, his expression filled with disbelief. His brows were furrowed, as if he was trying to process this astonishing information.

"Impossible, right? I know about this too, but when I heard about it, I guessed it was a battle between Title Douluos, but I couldn't find out which two they were."

She Long's voice carried a hint of doubt. He shook his head, seemingly unable to accept such a speculation.

"There are only so many Title Douluos on the continent. Although it's possible that some are hiding, you know that six years ago, Ren had just awakened his Martial Soul. How could he possibly have the strength of a Title Douluo?! This is simply a world-shaking event."

She Long's tone was tinged with excitement, and his eyes flashed with shock and confusion.

Bloodthirsty Douluo gave a wry smile and waved his hand:

"Of course, I only said it seemed like it. How could I dare to think that someone who has just awakened their martial soul would have the strength of a titled Douluo?"

His voice carried a self-deprecating tone, but the hint of doubt could never be completely erased from his eyes.

now,

Qian Renxue sat in the center of the carriage, her eyes slightly narrowed, deep as an ancient well, subtly revealing the turmoil in her heart.

Her cunning was unfathomable. Years of disguise and experience had allowed her to always maintain a calm and composed demeanor, but at this moment, her heart was in turmoil.

Listening to the argument between the two beside her, Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes. With her deep cunning, she felt more and more that she had missed out on such a capable subordinate six years ago because of the investigation she had conducted over the past year and this incident.

"A Blade with no connections, from a small village. Six years ago would have been the best time to recruit him."

Qian Renxue's voice was low, tinged with an undisguised regret. Her fingers unconsciously clenched, her delicate fingers digging lightly into her palms, yet she seemed oblivious to the pain.

Even someone like Qian Renxue, who had cultivated an incredibly calm personality over many years by disguising herself as Xue Qinghe, felt a surge of anger and regret at this moment!

She was deeply upset; the pain of missing a good opportunity was like a sharp blade, slowly cutting away at her patience and confidence.

If such a genius were raised by her side from childhood, and all the resources were tilted towards him, she would not hesitate to do so!

Such a thought flashed through Qian Renxue's mind, and her eyes shone with a determined light.

She knew that if she could bring such a genius under her wing, her plans and her ambitions would take a giant leap forward.

As long as it brings her benefits and helps her achieve her goal of stealing the Heaven Dou Empire, she is willing to pay the price, even becoming a Title Douluo!

Qian Renxue's breathing was slightly rapid, and her eyes burned with a fierce fire of ambition.

But she also knew that now was not the time for regret, but to reassess the situation, find new opportunities, and bring this potentially capable subordinate into her own game.

The atmosphere inside the carriage became tense due to Qian Renxue's emotional change. Both Thorn Blood Douluo and She Long sensed their young master's displeasure. They exchanged a glance, both understanding that the next action would be crucial.

At this moment, Qian Renxue couldn't help but recall many things.

She hated a woman in the Spirit Hall, and now she only wanted to achieve something of her own! First, to live up to her grandfather's expectations, and second, to become the ruler of this world!

And now, it all begins with the Heaven Dou Empire!

Therefore, she will stop at nothing to stop anyone from getting in her way!

She will stop at nothing to win over or subjugate anyone who is in her favor!

Although Qian Renxue understood that she had missed the best opportunity to win over Ren, it wasn't too late! A glint flashed in her eyes, and her mind raced as she searched for a new breakthrough.

It should be said that as long as Ren is not a peerless Douluo like her grandfather, then the Spirit Hall has something, some bargaining chip, that can move this seemingly cold and ruthless Ren!

A confident smile played on her lips; she didn't believe anyone in the world could resist the temptation she offered!

After all, in the original story, she was Qian Renxue, who was willing to give up even two Title Douluo, Chrysanthemum and Ghost, in order to keep Tang San! She was even willing to be on equal footing with Tang San!

This determination and these methods are enough to prove her ambition and wisdom. Qian Renxue has already sketched out a blueprint for the future, and the blade will be an indispensable part of her plan.

Soon after,

the other side,

Near the city of Soto in the Kingdom of Barak, deep within the Starry Sky Forest, a fierce chase is underway.

In the forest, sunlight filters through the dense foliage, dappling the ground and adding a touch of mystery and danger to this primeval forest.

A dozen swift figures darted through the tree branches, their movements agile and skillful, as if they had become one with the forest.

At the forefront was a petite figure in purple. She moved with lightning speed, streaking through the forest and leaving a trail of faint purple light and shadow.

Her long hair fluttered in the air, and each leap appeared both light and powerful.

Behind her were more than a dozen black figures relentlessly pursuing her, their eyes gleaming with a fierce light, determined to capture their prey.

The girl in purple was petite yet agile, like a cat! Every time she touched the ground with her toes, she could unleash astonishing speed.

A resolute light shone in her eyes. Despite the relentless attacks of soul power from her pursuers, she remained fearless.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

Suddenly, dozens of sharp soul force attacks came from both sides of the purple-clad man in front of him like a storm, mercilessly locking onto the purple figure in front of him.

These attacks were accompanied by a piercing shriek that tore through the air, sending chills down one's spine.

With a whooshing sound, several vicious attacks struck the purple figure in front of them with great accuracy.

Her body trembled as if struck by a heavy hammer, and she almost staggered to the ground, letting out a muffled groan, clearly having suffered a severe blow.

"Stop running! You can't escape!!"

From behind, the leader of the men in black roared in a rough voice, as if in amusement.

His voice was full of the playful teasing of a cat chasing a mouse, as if he was enjoying the chase.

The purple figure in front of her simply clenched her teeth; her face showed no fear, only determination and unyielding spirit.

Without the slightest hesitation, she strode forward with her long, slender legs, continuing her tireless run. An indomitable light shone in her eyes, as if telling her pursuers that she would never give up easily.

In the shadows on the other side,

In the dim depths of the forest,

A towering tree stood quietly, its branches and leaves forming a huge green canopy that completely sheltered everything below.

At the very top of this great tree, a figure quietly hid; that was Blade.

Blade Blood's gaze was like a cold, sharp blade. He silently watched several rapidly moving figures below, who darted among the trees at such speed that they were almost just afterimages.

His brows furrowed slightly, as if he were thinking about something.

Seeing this scene, it's clear that the other person in the group has now been found.

A bit of a surprise, I didn't expect it to be Zhu Zhuqing?

In the original story, the Star Luo Empire belonged to the Dai family. Because the Zhu family members could perform a martial soul fusion technique with the Dai family, every member of the Zhu family had to marry into the Dai family from the beginning to consolidate their rule.

Moreover, their two families have a so-called elimination system: only one person can inherit the throne, and the others are either secretly killed or deposed and imprisoned.

It can be considered survival of the fittest, the law of the jungle.

Soon,

Within the dense canopy of trees, the Blue Silver Emperor's figure almost blended into her surroundings; she quickly appeared beside Blade.

Lan Yinhuang, who also witnessed this scene, naturally recognized who was below. Her gaze followed Zhu Zhuqing closely, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes.

She knew that the current situation might be a rare opportunity for them.

Soon, she looked at Ren's profile with loyal and earnest eyes, and spoke slowly with respect and admiration in her tone.

"Master, this little girl is not like the previous one; she should be easy to control."

Blue Silver Emperor's voice was soft, yet confident. Her eyes revealed absolute loyalty to Blade and deep consideration for his plans.

"Moreover, all she wants is to become stronger and seize the throne; her goals are simple and easy to control."

Lan Yinhuang continued her analysis, her tone revealing an accurate grasp of Zhu Zhuqing's personality and motives.

She knew that a person with clear goals is often easier to guide and manipulate.

"I have an idea. What if we find a way to make her willingly embark on the path of abundance, making her stronger, so she can fight for it, and you, Master, can simply sit back and reap the rewards?"

Upon hearing this, Ren turned to look at Blue Silver Emperor and slowly said:

"If you have any ideas, just say them."

Blue Silver Emperor's lips curled up; she greatly admired her master Blade's personality. Knowing Blade disliked idle chatter, she quickly continued concisely:

"After rescuing her, Master showed her the greatness of Abundant Power, took her as his disciple, and then allowed her to willingly embark on her destiny. From then on, her life and death were in Master's hands."

"I believe that with such immense power, she will certainly not let you down. Not only will she be able to change her family's cruel rules of elimination, but Zhu Zhuqing alone will be able to dominate, and easily control the Star Luo Empire will be a piece of cake."

After speaking, the Blue Silver Emperor stared intently at the blade, awaiting his instructions.

After pondering for a moment, Ren nodded in agreement. He also felt that this was a feasible method, and it coincided somewhat with the system's suggestion.

Zhu Zhuqing's family already held considerable influence in the Star Luo Empire! As a member of the Zhu family, it was far more appropriate for her to step forward and contend for the imperial power than for an outsider like him. It would also be easier for her to appease the hearts of the people in the empire and for her to win over the complex interests of various noble groups.

Otherwise, if Ren were to personally intervene, all he could do would be eliminate all those who opposed him, which would be no different from creating a monster.

The bladed hand gripped the broken sword, his eyes cold, and spoke calmly:

"Let's go."

He then added,

"Save the cat."

Blue Silver Emperor responded:

"Um!"

Her voice was filled with determination and loyalty; she was ready to follow Blade, to carry out this plan together, and to contribute her strength to Blade's great cause.

In an instant, the two figures disappeared from the spot.

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(End of this chapter)