Douluo Continent: The Evil Tiger Subdues the Eight Desolations, and Marries Zhu Zhuqing

"Lin Ye, why...why did you bring this out?"

Lin Ye was momentarily stunned by her reaction.

"Big kitty, what's wrong? Why is your face so red?"

Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip, her voice extremely low but each word clear:

"Didn't I just tell you? Isn't whale glue...isn't it what those nobles use at night...for that?"

"Which one is that?"

Lin Ye was stunned for a second.

Then it suddenly dawned on me!

He remembered.

Within the aristocratic circles of Douluo Continent, whale glue does indeed have a widely circulated "special use."

It is said that whale glue has a tonic and aphrodisiac effect on men, and many nobles often used it at night...

bah bah bah!

Good guy.

No wonder this big cat is blushing so much.

As a noble lady from the Star Luo Empire, it's understandable that she only knew about the "sexual uses" of whale glue after being exposed to it around her, and didn't know its true core value.

"Big cat."

Lin Ye suddenly chuckled.

"Um?"

Zhu Zhuqing's voice was weak.

"Which 'that' are you talking about? I'm such an idiot, I don't understand what you're saying!"

"you!"

Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly turned so red it looked like it was about to bleed.

"You knew perfectly well and still asked on purpose! You scoundrel!"

"I really don't know," Lin Ye said, spreading his hands innocently.

"Could you describe it in more detail?"

"Lin Ye! Shut up!"

Zhu Zhuqing's voice was high-pitched and thin, completely lacking her usual aloof and arrogant demeanor.

The dignified second young lady of the Zhu family in the Star Luo Empire was now like a cat with its tail on fire, feeling ashamed, angry, and anxious all at once.

But she simply didn't know how to refute it.

After all, she was the one who said "that" first.

If anyone has a problem to blame, it's their own.

But this bastard clearly knows, yet he insists on pretending not to!

"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore."

Lin Ye finally dropped his smug expression, coughed lightly, and straightened up.

"Big kitty, listen up."

Lin Ye held up the larger piece of the Millennium Whale Glue in front of her.

"While whale glue is indeed used in aristocratic circles in the way you described... it's merely a crooked and superfluous practice, nothing more than icing on the cake."

"Its true core value is far more important than you imagine."

Zhu Zhuqing was still feeling shy, but upon hearing this, her curiosity prevailed.

"What is its value?"

"Of course, it's about improving physical fitness."

Lin Ye's tone became serious.

"Whale glue contains the pure life energy unique to deep-sea whale spirit beasts. This energy can nourish the meridians, strengthen muscles and bones, and temper the body."

"Centennial whale glue can slightly increase the physical endurance limit of ordinary soul masters."

"And the millennium whale glue..."

He lightly flicked the dark purple gel in his hand, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

"Millennium Whale Glue can greatly enhance physical fitness and directly increase the upper limit of the number of years a Soul Master can absorb Soul Rings."

Zhu Zhuqing's pupils contracted slightly.

Increase the maximum age limit for absorbing spirit rings?

She knew all too well what this meant.

Under normal circumstances, the level of a Soul Master can absorb depends entirely on their physical attributes and Soul Power level.

Absorbing power beyond one's level is inherently a matter of life and death.

And if whale gel can directly enhance the body's endurance...

That's equivalent to indirectly increasing the success rate of absorbing higher-level material!

"So you plan to use this whale glue to..."

"Um."

Lin Ye put the three pieces of whale glue back into the jade pendant, a meaningful glint flashing in his eyes.

"Once we reach the Heaven Dou Empire, these things will come in handy."

Zhu Zhuqing stared at his profile for several seconds.

Heavenly Dou Empire.

A great opportunity.

Whale glue.

These fragmented pieces of information slowly pieced together in her mind, and a vague outline began to emerge.

The "great opportunity" that Lin Ye is going to the Heavenly Dou Empire to find is probably not something trivial.

He had been preparing for that from the very beginning.

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow on her cheek.

"Lin Ye".

"Um?"

"Just how much stuff is in your head?"

The question was asked softly, but the tone conveyed a sincere sense of emotion.

Lin Ye turned his head and glanced at her, meeting her clear cat-like eyes.

Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the carriage curtain, falling on her slightly flushed cheeks.

To be honest, Zhu Zhuqing at this moment was completely different from the cold and ruthless Netherworld Cat during the battle.

"Tch, I'm not telling you."

Lin Ye withdrew his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"..."

6!

Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath and silently repeated three times, "Don't be angry, don't be angry, don't argue with this jerk."

But in the end, she couldn't resist and gently kicked Lin Ye's shin.

"Hiss—you violent cat!"

"Hmph, serves him right."

The atmosphere inside the carriage inexplicably became more relaxed after that kick.

The carriage, along with the repaired caravan, slowly drove out of the canyon under the moonlight as they resumed their journey.

Lin Ye leaned against the wooden box, his mind racing.

Soul power level 28, double purple soul rings.

The Devour skill was even more powerful than he had expected.

If this trend continues, once he reaches the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, combined with the enhancement of his body by the whale glue...

"You little brat, I've already reserved those immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well."

Lin Ye silently said something to himself.

Then he glanced at Zhu Zhuqing unintentionally.

"Hey, big kitty, what time is it? Why aren't you asleep yet?"

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing was sitting cross-legged in the corner, her eyes slightly closed, her soul power slowly circulating along her meridians.

Zhu Zhuqing did not open her eyes, and said in a calm voice:

"After fighting those wolf bandits tonight, I feel like my soul power is about to break through; I'm just one breath away."

"I'm not going to sleep tonight."

Lin Ye raised an eyebrow slightly after hearing this.

Breaking through level 28 from level 27?

That's normal.

Zhu Zhuqing was just one step away from victory, but after experiencing intense combat tonight, coupled with the extreme pressure during the battle, her soul power barrier loosened.

"Alright, then you can continue your cultivation."

Lin Ye turned over, his back to her, his voice muffled.

"I'm going to sleep now. Call me if you need anything."

After saying that, he quickly fell silent.

His breathing became even and long.

Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes slightly and glanced at Lin Ye's back.

Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the carriage curtain, illuminating his broad shoulders and back.

His breathing was very soft and steady.

Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback.

This feeling is strange.

Someone she had known for less than five days was able to fall asleep in front of her without any defenses.

Even stranger, she looked at his peaceful sleeping profile.

An inexplicable feeling welled up inside me.

That feeling was very unfamiliar.

It's like... a peaceful and idyllic life?

bah bah bah!

Zhu Zhuqing, what are you thinking!

Peaceful and serene? With this bastard who talks nonsense all the time?

Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed red, and she quickly averted her gaze.

calm down!

keep Calm!

Focus on your cultivation!

Stop thinking about it!

She closed her eyes again, forcing herself to focus her attention back on the circulation of her soul power.

But that quiet profile remains etched in my mind.