Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as the Rock King Emperor, Wandering the Mortal World

Chapter 20: This trip may be risky, are you sure you want to go?

At Zhongli Mansion, in just one morning, the visitors came in two different groups.

Not long after Ning Fengzhi left, Salas arrived, having come "in high spirits" but leaving "disappointed."

He left with a dark expression.

But no one knew that after he entered Zhongli's residence, he was very respectful to Zhongli, and the two had a very pleasant conversation.

Salas also sent some rare and precious items.

As for leaving, he had a dark face and returned disappointed; that was the purpose of his visit to Zhongli!

At this moment, countless eyes were fixed on the gates of the Zhongli Manor!

Salas's lips curled up slightly, and he thought to himself: It's safe now.

He and Zhong Li mostly talked about everyday things.

He wouldn't ask a single question that he shouldn't have.

After Salas left, Xue Qinghe arrived as promised. Upon entering Zhongli Mansion, she learned about the previous events.

Unexpectedly, Ning Fengzhi was the first to lose his composure and the first to visit.

It seems that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is truly lacking in combat power, facing a generational gap. Otherwise, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School should have waited and observed for a while longer.

As for Salas, Xue Qinghe gave him a thumbs up in his heart.

That old guy's acting skills are truly flawless!

"Unrequited love"... Pshaw!

He expressed his resentment to the fullest when he left the mansion.

"Truly a pillar of our Spirit Hall!"

Xue Qinghe was fairly clear about Zhongli's situation; under normal circumstances, he would not do evil to others.

Xue Qinghe was equally clear about Salas's situation; he was a very shrewd and calculating man.

How could he possibly offend a powerful figure like Zhongli on their first meeting?

Zhong Li had no reason to offend a normal Salas on their first meeting.

So, Salas was acting!

Just because she knows doesn't mean others know.

"Qinghe!"

Upon seeing Xue Qinghe arrive, Paimon quickly flew to Xue Qinghe's side and greeted him with a smile.

This is the first person in this other world to give her a gift!

"Hello, have you had lunch yet?"

"Paimon, hello."

Xue Qinghe nodded, replied, and broke free from his thoughts.

"Not yet. Paimon probably hasn't eaten either, right?"

"Yes, Zhongli and I are going to the Qibao Hotel from yesterday. Qinghe, would you like to come along?"

Upon hearing the name Qibao Hotel, Xue Qinghe's eyes twitched; she recalled some unpleasant events.

It feels like it happened just yesterday.

Okay, just yesterday.

"Go on..."

Xue Qinghe's forehead creased with a black line. He glanced at Zhong Li and Paimon, wondering if these two had brought any money with them today.

Will they ask again later: "Qinghe, do you have any money?"

I'm shivering and freezing!

I invited her to dinner, but she ended up paying. Fine, I'll let her pay, but at least I should have told her beforehand!

She didn't want to experience what happened yesterday a second time; it was too embarrassing.

I almost ended up washing dishes there...

"Don't worry, Qinghe, we brought money today."

Zhong Li patted Xue Qinghe on the shoulder and said solemnly.

The sudden "intimate contact" startled Xue Qinghe, and her face flushed slightly.

How could he possibly lay a hand on me!

"However, I... I don't seem to feel any discomfort?"

Xue Qinghe was stunned for a moment, then came to her senses, her face turning even redder.

"Qinghe, why is your face red?"

"Are you sick?"

Paimon flew to Xue Qinghe's side, level with her, and placed her small hand on her forehead.

"You're a little hot, Qinghe, are you running a fever?"

There was a slight fever, but it wasn't the same kind of fever.

"I'm fine. Let's go eat first."

Xue Qinghe shook his head and said intermittently.

Zhong Li looked at Xue Qinghe with some confusion. He had just patted her on the shoulder, and she was like this?

It seems I can't make such rash moves in the future.

He subconsciously regarded Xue Qinghe as a junior, and when an elder pats a junior on the shoulder, it is a gesture of comfort.

There's nothing wrong with that, is there?

In just a short while, Xue Qinghe returned to normal, and the blush on her cheeks disappeared.

She looked at Zhong Li, who was keeping a certain distance from her, and felt somewhat confused.

Yesterday the two were only a meter apart, how come they are 1.5 meters apart today?

Because of this, Paimon kept rambling on and on, but Xue Qinghe didn't hear a word he said.

Suddenly, Xue Qinghe seemed to have thought of something, his eyes lit up, and he moved closer to Zhong Li without making a sound.

"Mr. Zhongli, I may not be in Tiandou City for a few days. If you encounter any problems, you can go to my residence and ask Steward She. He will help you."

The so-called Steward She is none other than She Long, an elder of the Spirit Hall!

"Qinghe, is something the matter?"

Paimon wasn't that scheming; he said what he thought and had no reservations.

After hearing this, Xue Qinghe thought for a moment and said, "I've already broken through to level 40. I'll go to Sunset Forest in a couple of days to try my luck and see if I can find a suitable soul ring."

"If Sunset Forest doesn't have it, then we'll have to go to Starry Sky Forest."

"Level 40?"

Zhong Li glanced at Xue Qinghe and thought, "You must have been level 40 ten years ago, or even earlier."

Xue Qinghe's soul power level is naturally not just level 40; she has just reached level 60 and is preparing to obtain her sixth soul ring.

"The Soul Beast Forest is fraught with danger; this journey may be risky. Is Qinghe going alone?"

Zhong Li stopped walking, not looking at "Xue Qinghe", and said calmly.

It's not hard to deduce the specifics from her words.

She Longhui will stay behind at the Crown Prince's residence, and most of the people following her are Ci Xue.

With a titled Douluo protecting her, she will most likely not encounter any danger.

With the added blessing of the "big villain's" luck, she should be safe from any accidents before the main characters grow up.

But what if?

If Qian Renxue dies, who will protect the continent?

me?

Is retirement life uncomfortable or what?

Back to work?

Xue Qinghe was taken aback. Since she was acquiring a soul ring, she naturally couldn't let Xue Ye's people follow her.

After all, she wasn't some quasi-Soul Master, and her Martial Soul wasn't a swan.

This time, Bloodthorn will secretly protect her during the Soul Hunt. It's not a life-threatening situation; consider it a trial for her.

"Mr. Zhongli, I am not going alone; a Soul Master from your household will accompany me."

Xue Qinghe smiled and said.

Unexpectedly, Zhongli had only recently become a guest advisor to the Crown Prince's residence when he became concerned about her safety.

I wonder if Zhongli will make any changes after he finds out her true identity.

It seems I need to find an opportunity to confront Zhongli before that day arrives.

Zhong Li glanced at Xue Qinghe slightly, nodded, and didn't say anything more.

Paimon: "???"

(End of this chapter)