Douluo's Soul Power increases by two levels every year

Chapter 301 Isn't she cute? My rival!

P.S. I was planning to update two chapters today, but I had a terrible headache yesterday and I think I might have caught a cold. I'll definitely make up for it once I'm better!

"My dear Rongrong, are we really going to the very core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest? That's a forbidden zone for humans!"

After taking Ning Rongrong away from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Gu Rong still hesitated a little. After all, the place Ning Rongrong was going to was one of the most dangerous places in the world. Even Gu Rong himself was not confident that he could get out unscathed!

Ning Rongrong, however, remained completely calm, instead keeping her eyes fixed on the Flame Spirit Cat curled up in Gu Rong's arms.

Although the Flame Spirit Cat still appeared docile, unlike when it was in Han Feng's hands, the Flame Spirit Cat had only refrained from causing trouble because of its fear of the Ancient Banyan Tree.

But facing Ning Rongrong, the Flame Spirit Cat refused to budge an inch, its large eyes filled with resentment. Although it dared not show it out of fear of the Ancient Banyan Tree, Ning Rongrong, who had been watching it closely, still noticed it—she was all too familiar with that look in the Flame Spirit Cat's eyes; it was clearly saying, "Just you wait! I won't give up!"

Ning Rongrong chuckled teasingly, pinched the Flame Spirit Cat's face twice, and said smugly, "You little vixen! If it weren't for Han Feng's sake, you would have become a spirit ring long ago. And you dare to give me attitude?!"

The Flame Spirit Cat let out a whimper of shame and indignation, but dared not retaliate.

When Ning Rongrong saw the adorable little Yanling Cat, her heart fluttered. Ning Rongrong had to admit that if she hadn't known the true nature of Yanling Cat beforehand, she probably would have been deceived by it too!

"Rongrong? You wouldn't..." Gu Rong saw all of this, and his lips twitched. He hesitated, unable to speak.

Gu Rong also recognized the Flame Spirit Cat, a rare soul beast!

Gu Rongrong's hesitant voice reached Ning Rongrong's ears, causing her delicate body to tremble. An alluring blush crept up her cheeks at a visible speed. Ning Rongrong quickly released the Flame Spirit Cat and stiffly exclaimed, "Grandpa Bone, what are you thinking! I just didn't want this Flame Spirit Cat to bother Han Feng. It's just a forbidden area for humans!? The lord of the forbidden area is my best friend!"

"Uh..." Gu Rong was speechless, then shrugged and said, "Alright then! But let's get this straight, if any danger arises, Grandpa will take you with me!"

"I know! You're so long-winded!" Ning Rongrong gave Gu Rong a push from behind and urged her on.

Not only because of the Flame Spirit Cat, Ning Rongrong was also very excited at the thought of seeing Xiao Wu again!

Helpless, Gu Rong had no choice but to open the black hole.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Rong and Ning Rongrong had arrived at the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest!

"roar!"

As soon as Gu Rong and Ning Rongrong stepped out of the black hole, they heard a deafening roar. Gu Rong was startled, and Ning Rongrong couldn't help but tremble—Ning Rongrong was all too familiar with this roar; it was the sound of the Titan Giant Ape that the Shrek Academy group had encountered when they first entered the Star Dou Great Forest together!

Although she already knew that this Titan Ape was Xiao Wu's friend, Ning Rongrong still couldn't help but be moved when she heard the Titan Ape's voice again!

Besides the Titan Ape, an even more powerful aura rushed towards them, its intense hostility even startling Gu Rong!

The Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python had already noticed the spatial fluctuations that appeared around the Lake of Life the moment they did!

To protect Xiao Wu's safety, the Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python are now extremely sensitive!

"Rongrong! Hurry..." Gu Rong shouted, trying to take Ning Rongrong away.

If it were just Gu Rong alone, there wouldn't be this much panic, but with Ning Rongrong by his side, the situation is quite different.

Before Gu Rong could finish speaking, Ning Rongrong hurriedly pulled a fluffy little rabbit from her soul tool, held it high above her head, and cried out in a shrill voice, "Xiao Wu!"

The next moment, the little rabbit in Ning Rongrong's palm seemed to come alive, it twitched, and a layer of pink light slowly rippled out from the little rabbit.

Sensing the little rabbit's aura, both the Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python were taken aback, and their initial hostility froze. The Titan Ape even blinked, seemingly puzzled as to why Xiao Wu's aura would appear on this human girl.

"Da Ming, Er Ming! Stop right now! These are my friends! Who gave you permission to attack!" Immediately afterward, a delicate voice rang out, and a slender figure leaped high from the Lake of Life, landing on the Titan Ape and shouting sternly.

In contrast, consider the Azure Sky Bull Python and the Titan Ape...

The Azure Bull Python fared somewhat better, withdrawing its hostility and domineering aura, and retreated sullenly back to the Lake of Life. The Titan Giant Ape, however, was in a much worse situation. Xiao Wu was standing on his shoulder, and he dared not argue with her. He could only growl in grievance, listening to Xiao Wu's scolding with his head bowed and eyes lowered. His pitiful appearance showed no trace of the domineering nature of the King of the Forest!

Gu Rong was completely stunned by what she saw!

At this moment, he felt a sense of empathy and mutual understanding with the Titan Ape—in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, weren't he and Chen Xin also willingly allowed Ning Rongrong to scold them?

Ning Rongrong was overjoyed and called out loudly upon seeing Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu!"

Hearing Ning Rongrong's voice, Xiao Wu's anger turned to joy. She stopped scolding the Titan Giant Ape, jumped down from the height, came to Ning Rongrong's side, hugged her tightly, and gave her a couple of good rubs before laughing and saying, "Rongrong! You've grown up!"

"Hehe!" Ning Rongrong, being a little devil, naturally wouldn't let Xiao Wu take advantage of her for nothing. She chuckled and said, "Xiao Wu, you're not bad either! And you're even softer now!"

Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu are best friends who live in the same dormitory, so naturally they wouldn't blush over such a small joke.

After playing around for a while, Ning Rongrong grabbed Xiao Wu's hand, which was still trying to be mischievous, and scolded, "Alright! If you want to touch her, go find your third brother! I have something important to tell you!"

Xiao Wu knew that Ning Rongrong's long journey to the Star Dou Great Forest was not simply for catching up with old friends, so she straightened her expression and her eyes became serious.

Ning Rongrong gave an awkward smile: "No need to be so serious, it's nothing serious, I just wanted to ask you to take care of me..."

As Ning Rongrong spoke, she pointed to the Flame Spirit Cat in Gu Rong's hand.

"Wow! It's a Flame Spirit Cat! So cute!" Xiao Wu was originally a soul beast in human form, so she had a natural affinity for soul beasts. She cherished the Flame Spirit Cat, a rare soul beast, even more. In addition, the Flame Spirit Cat was exactly what Xiao Wu found adorable. Before Ning Rongrong could finish speaking, Xiao Wu snatched the Flame Spirit Cat from Gu Rong's hands and exclaimed excitedly.

The Flame Spirit Cat is even more obedient in Xiao Wu's hands than in Gu Rong's!

Besides the warmth and approachability emanating from Xiao Wu, the intimidation provided by the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Sky Bull Python also played a significant role.

Seeing how obedient the Flame Spirit Cat was, Ning Rongrong nodded secretly, then smiled mysteriously and said, "Isn't it cute?"

"Mmm!" Xiao Wu nodded hurriedly, her eyes never leaving Yanling Cat.

"This is my rival in love!" Ning Rongrong smiled with narrowed eyes, her tone deep and enigmatic.

"So it's a love rival! I knew it... Huh? Ah!?" Xiao Wu didn't react at first, but when she realized what the problem was, her eyes widened in surprise. She looked at the Flame Spirit Cat in her hand, then at Ning Rongrong, and was at a loss for words!

In response, Ning Rongrong could only offer an awkward but polite smile.

Meanwhile, a meeting was held within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

This meeting was no ordinary one. There was no clear distinction between the main and secondary members. Apart from Ning Fengzhi, everyone else was an elderly man in his seventies or eighties. Even Ning Fengzhi, as the sect leader, could only sit among the crowd. In fact, in a sense, Ning Fengzhi was the person with the lowest status in this meeting!

Chen Xin stood behind Ning Fengzhi, but her eyes were tightly closed.

Although Chen Xin is senior and powerful, everyone present is surnamed Ning!

"Fengzhi! Do you really want Rongrong to marry a nobody, Buwuzhihe?!" An old man slammed his fist on the table and shouted at Ning Fengzhi in anguish.

Ning Fengzhi sighed softly and said respectfully, "Second Uncle, Han Feng truly possesses unparalleled talent!"

"Talent is talent! Talent that can't be realized is just empty talk! Who knows if Han Feng can grow up? If Han Feng dies young, wouldn't that tarnish Rongrong's reputation?!" Another old man shrieked, questioning aggressively.

Ning Fengzhi looked distressed.

He desperately wanted to tell himself that these old-fashioned, lazy uncles and elders who just liked to act superior because of their age were actually descendants of gods!

But he couldn't. The matter of the divine successor was of utmost importance. If these people in front of him found out, who knew what kind of rumors would spread!

Ning Fengzhi could only give a wry smile and explain, "With Uncle Gu and Uncle Jian protecting him, Han Feng won't die young!"

"Hmph!" Ning Fengzhi had barely finished speaking when an old woman with phoenix eyes sneered and mocked, "That Han Feng hasn't joined my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School! A mere outsider, and you actually need two of my sect's Title Douluos to protect him!? Doesn't the Sect Master find this laughable!?"

"My third great-aunt..."

(End of this chapter)