Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

After a long journey, Xu Jiujiu and the titled Douluo Manyi arrived at the Spirit Pagoda.

"I am Princess Xu Jiujiu of Xingluo, and this is our country's guardian Douluo, Manyi. We have important matters to discuss with the Tower Master." Xu Jiujiu stopped the members of the Spirit Transmission Tower who came to greet her, her tone urgent but not lacking in politeness.

The members dared not neglect them and led the two to the reception room to rest for a while, while they themselves hurried off to inform Brigitte.

At that moment, Bi Ji was watching Huo Yutong maintain order—a group of female members were playfully "checking in" around Xiao Di Qiu.

"Yu Tong," Bi Ji pulled Huo Yu Tong aside and whispered, "Princess Xu Jiu Jiu has arrived, accompanied by the Guardian Douluo Manyi, who specifically requests an audience with Elder Yi."

"Everyone, today's activities are suspended for now and will continue tomorrow," Huo Yutong readily agreed and announced loudly.

Biji picked up the giggling little Diqiu in one arm and took Huo Yutong's hand in the other, and walked quickly toward the reception room.

Upon entering the hall, Biji greeted him with a smile: "Princess Xu Jiujiu, I apologize for not welcoming you sooner."

"Elder Huo, you are too kind. It was our abrupt visit that was so impolite." Xu Jiujiu rose to return the greeting, his manners impeccable.

After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Jiujiu got straight to the point: "His Majesty sent me here with a personal letter to Lord Elex Tower. Please convey my message."

"No need to announce my arrival, I am here."

An aged voice rang out leisurely, and Electrolux's figure emerged from Huo Yutong's spiritual sea, slowly solidifying in mid-air.

After a long pause, he was slightly surprised, then respectfully presented the letter with both hands.

Huo Yutong stepped forward, solemnly accepted the letter, and unfolded it for Electrolux.

Their gazes swept across the page, and Electrolux, Brigitte, and Huo Yutong finished reading almost simultaneously.

"I can still manage to connect with the Beast God. However, we should discuss the details with Emperor Tian," Ilex said in a deep voice.

"Please wait here for a moment, both of you," Brigitte instructed.

The next step in the discussion was naturally to seek out Di Tian and Zi Ji.

Inside Murasaki's office, however, the atmosphere was somewhat romantic.

Di Tian sat upright in his large office chair, with Zi Ji straddling his lap. Her fingertips lightly traced his shoulder, and a lazy smile played in her purple eyes. As they met Di Tian's golden gaze, their auras deepened, and their figures unconsciously drew closer...

"Knock, knock." The knocking sounded at an inopportune moment.

Zi Ji instantly jumped back and walked to open the door as if nothing had happened.

Di Tian remained expressionless, casually grabbing a stack of Spirit Transmission Tower documents from the table and assuming a reviewing posture.

Biji and Huo Yutong entered the room, and Ziji closed the door behind them.

"Take a look at this." Without saying much, Huo Yutong placed the letter on the table.

Di Tian picked it up, and Zi Ji naturally leaned against him as they browsed together.

"Xu Jiawei wants to use the Soul Hunting Forest to exchange for a 100,000-year-old soul spirit?" Zi Ji raised an eyebrow, her tone playful.

"The Soul Hunting Forest is not worth much," Di Tian shook his head.

Bi Ji interjected, "As for soul spirits, the 'Ten Thousand Year Star Luo Spirit Pearl' is just right. This item contains the power of the vast starry sky, which is most suitable for martial souls related to stars like the Star Crown. Moreover, its medicinal effects are mild, and once fused, it can transform into a soul power core, helping people condense their soul core..."

"If you're going to trade, bring something more valuable." Zi Ji unfolded a map of the Star Luo Empire, her slender finger precisely pointing to a range of mountains. "The Soul Hunter Forest is small and scattered, making it troublesome to manage. This mountain range is quite nice."

"This place is indeed excellent." Di Tian examined it for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"But would the Star-Crowned Emperor easily part with his beloved?" Electrox's gaze was deep.

Huo Yutong took a deep breath, a resolute glint in her eyes: "I have a way. If it succeeds, I would like to... meet with His Majesty the Star Luo Emperor alone."

Upon hearing this, Electrolux, Brigitte, and Violet looked at Huo Yutong.

"We can set off immediately." Huo Yutong pushed open the door to the reception room.

"Di Tian." Di Tian only gave his name.

"It just so happens that Emperor Tian has come to invite me to have some tea today," Electrox replied calmly, even though he, as an undead, had no skill in appreciating tea.

Xu Jiujiu was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure and gracefully curtsied: "Princess Xu Jiujiu of Xingluo greets the Beast God."

Afterwards, the group found a high place, and after Huo Yutong and Xu Jiujiu activated the flying soul tool, the group transformed into a streak of light and headed straight for the Star Luo Imperial City.

Inside the palace, Xu Jiujiu had barely touched the ground when he urgently instructed a servant, "Quickly inform His Majesty that a distinguished guest has arrived. Please proceed to the Tianxing Pavilion immediately to greet him!"

"Please follow me, all three of you." She turned and led the way, her expression revealing her seriousness.

When Xu Jiawei stepped into the reception room, his pupils suddenly contracted—the Beast God Di Tian and the Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda, Ilex, had arrived at the same time.

"I apologize for not welcoming you from afar. It is truly an honor for Xingluo that Your Excellency the Beast God and Your Excellency Electrolux have graced us with your presence," Xu Jiawei said in a deep voice, while waving his hand to signal his attendants to spread a pre-prepared map on the long table.

"Your Excellency, the places marked with cinnabar on the map are all the locations of the Soul Hunting Forest within my Star Luo territory. You may choose any of them, in exchange for a 100,000-year-old soul spirit that is compatible with my clan's martial spirit." Xu Jiawei pointed to the map, his words earnest.

"Your Majesty, the Spirit Pagoda happens to house a soul beast, a Star Luo Spirit Pearl with 100,000 years of cultivation," Huo Yutong said at the opportune moment, explaining the wonders of the spirit pearl in detail.

Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu exchanged a glance, both deeply shocked: This thing was simply tailor-made for the Star Crown Martial Soul!

However, Di Tian changed the subject, saying, "In the past, the Heavenly Soul Empire exchanged souls for the entire Sunset Forest."

Xu Jiawei felt a pang of pain in his heart, but gritted his teeth and said, "If the Beast God is satisfied, I would gladly offer up the entire Soul Hunting Forest!"

Di Tian's finger traced across the map, finally landing on a majestic mountain range on the border: "Mingdou Mountain Range, not bad."

Xu Jiawei's face paled: "Your Excellency, the Bright Battle is a natural barrier between our country and the Sun Moon Empire, concerning the fate of the nation. It is absolutely forbidden..."

"How about this," Electrox's aged voice rang out, his fingertip lightly tapping another mountain range, "give this old man some face and choose this 'Star Luo Mountain Range,' how about it?"

Xu Jiawei remained silent for a long time, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table, his brows furrowed in struggle.

"Your Majesty, I have something I wish to say to you privately," Huo Yutong suddenly said softly.

They moved to an inner room, isolating themselves from outsiders.

Huo Yutong lowered her eyes, her voice calm yet like a thunderclap: "Your Majesty, 'Huo' is my mother's surname. My father's surname is Dai. I am the illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Baihu."

These few words struck Xu Jiawei like a thunderbolt, and his expression changed drastically.

He knew perfectly well that the duchess was his cousin!

If Dai Hao were standing in front of him right now, Xu Jiawei would almost have raised his Star Crown Martial Soul and smashed it onto that bastard's head—Dai Hao! Can't you control your lower half?!

Huo Yutong continued, her tone devoid of joy or sorrow: "My mother was originally the Duke's personal maid. After she became pregnant, she was tormented in every way by the Duchess and her second son... As a result, my mother died young. I managed to escape and wandered to the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest. It was thanks to Elder Yi that I am where I am today."

Xu Jiawei took a deep breath, his eyes surging with anger, but it quickly transformed into the decisiveness of an emperor: "Even if the Duchess is my cousin, I will never tolerate this!"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty," Huo Yutong raised her eyes, her gaze cold and clear, "I know that every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt its debtor. The Xu family and Xingluo are not my enemies."

Xu Jiawei gazed at her for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said decisively, "My mind is made up. Sign the contract!"

The two returned to the outer room.

The contract was then signed, and ownership of the Xingluo Mountains quietly changed hands.