In Douluo Continent, he tricked Xiao Wu into giving him a soul ring.

Seeing Dugu Bo threaten Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong and Flander immediately pleaded with him, the former fearing that Yu Xiaogang would choose him, and the latter fearing that Yu Xiaogang would choose Liu Erlong.

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"I choose Flanders." Yu Xiaogang's eyes flashed with pain; these words had almost exhausted all his strength.

Upon hearing this, Flander and Liu Erlong breathed a sigh of relief, but due to their severe injuries, they immediately fainted.

"Coward!" With a crack, Dugu Bo lashed Yu Xiaogang with the whip again, whipping him mercilessly as he spoke: "What I hate most in my life are cowardly people who are afraid of death. You, you even gave yourself the title of some bullshit master? You don't deserve it."

"Ahhh..." Yu Xiaogang screamed and cried out, and soon fainted.

But Dugu Bo showed no sign of stopping and continued to whip the opponent relentlessly.

Seeing that Yu Xiaogang was about to be whipped to death if things continued like this, and that Flander and Liu Erlong, both Soul Saints, were also on the verge of death, Tang San knew that if he didn't stop them, they would all perish here. After a moment's thought, he scolded, "Dugu Bo, don't you want me to help you detoxify?"

"These guys have destroyed my herb garden. How are you going to detoxify me now?" Dugu Bo paused in his whip and sneered at Tang San.

Tang San recalled the horrific scene he witnessed at the Yin-Yang Well before he lost consciousness, and a strong sense of resentment arose in his heart, as if 'the duck that was just cooked had flown away'.

He knew that Dugu Bo's herb garden was definitely not destroyed by Yu Xiaogang and his two companions, because there was no need for it, no reason for it, and no courage for them. Who would risk offending a Title Douluo and doing something so thankless? But at the same time, he also knew that Yu Xiaogang and his companions were the most suspicious. At this moment, it would be useless to say anything to Dugu Bo, unless he could cure him of the poison, otherwise Dugu Bo would not believe him no matter what he said.

After a moment's thought, he said seriously, "Who says that the destruction of the herb garden means the poison can't be cured? I saw a lot of herb residue down there, and I'm confident I can use that residue to concoct an antidote that suits you."

"Alright, I'll trust you one more time. Three days." Dugu Bo held up three fingers. "If I don't see the antidote in three days, not only will you die, but this coward, and your other two teachers, will also be doomed."

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Chapter 100 Lan Si's Bet

Lan Si was unaware that Yu Xiaogang and the other two had been whipped unconscious by Dugu Bo. Even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared, because at this moment, the danger he faced was no less than that of the former.

Tian Dou City, Crown Prince's Residence.

Lan Si stood in that familiar courtyard, took a deep breath, and activated her senses to the maximum. She pushed open the door and stepped inside. The woodcutter's axe she had imagined did not appear. Instead, she saw Qian Renxue sitting elegantly on the main throne in the spacious and bright hall. Her beautiful blue-gold eyes were slightly narrowed, and she gently swirled the wine glass in her hand.

Upon seeing Lan Si enter, she was startled, and a blush immediately appeared on her pretty face. However, upon recalling the report from Serpent Spear Douluo, the blush was instantly replaced by coldness.

She spoke slowly, her voice no longer gentle as before, devoid of any emotion, saying, "You've come."

"Yes, I'm here." The calm before the storm is often more terrifying than anything else. Therefore, Lan Si chose to face the crisis head-on, quickly walked up to Qian Renxue, snatched the wine glass from his hand, and gulped it down.

Perhaps due to excessive nervousness, or perhaps because she drank too quickly, Lan Si choked and began to cough violently.

Seeing Lan Si's comical embarrassment, Qian Renxue's lips curled slightly, feeling inexplicably better. She took out a silk handkerchief from her soul tool, wiped Lan Si's mouth, and said lightly, "Aren't you going to say anything?"

"What do you want to know?" Lan Si let out a long sigh, casually set the wine glass aside, and smoothly scooped Qian Renxue into his arms in a princess carry, then sat down and placed her on his lap. The movements were fluid and effortless; clearly, this wasn't the first time he'd done this.

"About that girl, everything from when you met her until now, and what exactly is your relationship with her." Nestled in Lan Si's arms, gazing at his even more handsome face than before, Qian Renxue was slightly infatuated. She skillfully wrapped her arms around Lan Si's neck and asked earnestly.

"This is a long story, and I don't know where to begin... Hmm..." Lan Si sniffed the fragrance of Qian Renxue's hair, pondered for a moment, and then said softly, "Let's start from when I graduated from Notting Junior Soul Master Academy."

As she spoke, Lan Si recounted her experiences over the past six months since leaving Notting Academy.

He rescued Zhu Zhuqing, and they developed feelings for each other.

Entering the Star Dou Great Forest, slaying the Soul-Devouring Demon Spider, and encountering Qian Renxue.

At Tian Dou Royal Academy, he learns about his past and reunites with Ye Lingling.

While traveling with the Royal Fighting Team for Soul Battles, Lan Si reunites with Zhu Zhuqing in Soto City. Zhu Zhuqing is willing to leave the Star Luo Empire and the Zhu family for Lan Si, and the two establish a relationship.

...and so on.

Qian Renxue's expression kept changing as she listened. She hadn't expected that before meeting her, Lan Si had met another girl and gone through such a tortuous process, and even confirmed their relationship before her.

However, she also had to admit that Lan Si had excellent taste. Zhu Zhuqing was a brave and resolute girl who dared to defy fate for the sake of the one she loved, and who stood firmly on Lan Si's side from beginning to end. If she were Lan Si, she might also have fallen for such a girl.

But then again, while she admits it, love is selfish, especially for a proud woman like Qian Renxue. She would never tolerate the man she loves being touched by another woman.

Rising from Lan Si's embrace, Qian Renxue's blue-gold eyes flashed with a cold light. She took a few steps back, and with a wave of her jade hand, the Holy Sword appeared out of thin air and was placed against Lan Si's neck. She said indifferently, "Is that all?"

"Yes, that's all." Lan Si nodded with a smile.

“Although I have a good impression of that girl named Zhu Zhuqing, you should know that I cannot tolerate the man I like having a second woman besides me.” A look of pain flashed in Qian Renxue’s eyes. She paused and continued, “I’ll give you three choices: First, leave her; second, leave me. Of course, if you do that, I will kill you directly, because if I can’t have you, no one else can have you either; third, I will go and kill her directly, so you can give up on that idea.”

Lan Si paused, then asked Qian Renxue, "Do we really have to choose?"

Qian Renxue said, "We must choose."

Lan Si continued, "What if I don't choose any of them?"

Qian Renxue replied, "Then I'll assume you chose option three. Go kill her now."

Lan fell silent, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly asked, "Then can I have a fourth option?"

"A fourth option?" A hint of surprise flashed across Qian Renxue's eyes.

“Yes, the fourth option.” Lan Si stood up, letting Qian Renxue’s sword rest against his neck. The latter seemed afraid of hurting Lan Si and subconsciously took a step back. He said solemnly, “Xue’er, this world is vast, far beyond your imagination.”

"Have you ever heard this legend? In the endless starry sky, each star represents a continent. Although there are very few stars with life, they are not non-existent. The star where Douluo Continent is located is just one of the smallest ones. In other words, there are many people stronger than our Title Douluo on Douluo Continent."

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"With our talents and potential, we can't be confined to the small Douluo Continent in the future. If I compromise because of you today, what if I meet someone stronger, more outstanding, and threatens you with your life to make me submit in the future? Do you think I should give up on you like I gave up on Zhu Qing now?"

Qian Renxue frowned and vehemently denied it: "No, that's impossible, and I would never allow such a thing to happen."

Lan Si said earnestly, "Xue'er, life is unpredictable. Today, I abandoned Zhu Qing because I was afraid of death. In the future, won't you abandon me one day? Are you sure you can stay with someone like me?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue lowered her head, her long, golden hair hanging freely, her eyes obscured by shadows, and fell into a brief silence.

Lan Si remained silent, simply staring at Qian Renxue and waiting for her reply.

After a long pause, Qian Renxue, still with her head down, suddenly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of determination: "So, your so-called fourth option is to build a harem? To have your cake and eat it too?"

Lan Si shook her head: "That would be unfair to both you and Zhu Qing."

"Then what do you mean?" Qian Renxue looked up in surprise.

Lan Si said seriously, "Xue'er, let's decide this according to the rules of Douluo Continent, using the Soul Battle. If I win, I want you to accept Zhu Qing and treat her like a sister."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue chuckled and couldn't help but laugh. She sheathed her Sacred Sword, a hint of undisguised smugness appearing on her beautiful face: "A-Si, you could have just told me you chose the first option. I know you're very strong, and with your Martial Soul evolution and Soul Master realm, there are almost no opponents you can match. You can even put up a fight against Soul Kings. But I am a Soul Emperor, and not just any ordinary one. Even a Soul Saint with the best Soul Ring configuration is not someone I take seriously. Let alone one of you, even if you were added to ten, they wouldn't be a match for me."

P.S.: Fifth update. Sigh, five updates a day is killing me. Just to clarify, there won't be any cliché plot points like the protagonist, a Soul Master, defeating Soul Emperor Qian Renxue. I won't spoil anything else. Look forward to tomorrow's update!

Chapter 101 Qian Renxue's Conditions

"I didn't say I wanted you to fight me now. If I did, wouldn't that be blatant bullying? A Soul Venerable challenging a Soul Emperor? How could you even think of that?" Lan Si curled his lip, made an eight-shaped hand gesture, and said, "Seven years... oh no, eight years. Give me eight years. Within eight years, I will strive to become stronger, strong enough to defeat you."

He vaguely remembered that in the original novel, Bibi Dong sent people to capture Xiao Wu in the Star Dou Great Forest five years after the Soul Master Competition ended. In the end, it benefited Tang San, who obtained an unprecedented 100,000-year sixth soul ring.

If I manipulate things during that time period to make myself the one to be sacrificed, I can make a profit. As for the extra year, it's for consolidating my strength.

"Do you think I'm joking with you?" Lan Si said with a dry laugh.

"What if you lose?" Qian Renxue narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly.

Lan Si's eyes lit up. "So you've agreed?"

Qian Renxue said, "Answer my question first."

Lan Si solemnly said, "If I lose, I will leave Zhu Qing and stay with you forever, but on the condition that she is never harmed in her life."

Qian Renxue continued, "One last question: Does she know about my existence?"

Lan Si shook his head: "I have naturally kept my promise to you in mind. No one else knows about it except you and me."

Qian Renxue nodded, a sly smile suddenly appearing on her lips. "I can agree to your conditions, but I'll add a few more."

"What are the conditions?" Lan Si asked Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue said solemnly, "First, during this period I can tolerate you being close to Zhu Zhuqing and behaving like lovers, but only to holding hands and kissing. You are not allowed to have any sexual relations with her. Otherwise, no matter what you say to me, I will kill her and unilaterally declare you the loser."

"Second, you are not allowed to find a third woman besides me and Zhuqing. Otherwise, if I find out that you have established a relationship with her, I will not talk to you and will send someone to kill her directly. You should know that I have this kind of means."

"Third...fifth...tenth..."

Hearing that Qian Renxue seemed about to continue, Lan Si quickly stopped her, "Stop, stop... This is too much. If I agree to everything, wouldn't I be unable to interact with or talk to any men other than you, Zhu Qing, and Ling Ling? Wouldn't that make me look like I'm mute?"

“That makes sense.” Qian Renxue nestled into Lan Si’s arms, her slender white fingers drawing circles on his chest. After a moment’s thought, she raised her beautiful face and smiled, “Then you are allowed to speak to any member of the opposite sex other than me, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling, but you must keep a distance of more than one meter from each other and there must be no ambiguous words.”

"That's barely acceptable." Lan Si nodded. In reality, the complicated relationship between him and his two wives, Qian Renxue and Xiao Maomi, was already enough to give him trouble. If he dared to provoke other women, Qian Renxue might really chop him up with a sword.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's pretty face immediately flushed red. She glanced at him with her beautiful eyes and said in an annoyed tone, "What, am I not enough to satisfy you, you male beast?"

"Yes, of course." Lan Si subconsciously lowered her head, gazing at the snow-white cleavage that rivaled even a kitten's, and swallowed hard in amazement. "Xue'er, can I now...?"

Noticing Lan Si's aggressive gaze, Qian Renxue's pretty face flushed again. Before the former could finish speaking, the blush on her face suddenly disappeared, her eyebrows furrowed, and she slapped him hard across the face.

*Smack...*

The sound of the slap echoed throughout the hall, lingering for a long time.

In the small courtyard outside, the two titled Douluo, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, who were ready to rescue people at any time, were both stunned when they heard the loud slap. They looked at each other and saw surprise and joy in each other's eyes.

After all that fuss, it all ended with a slap, making them worry for nothing. But it's all for the best, at least everyone's happy now.

"What a tragedy! How could I have fallen for such a spendthrift as you, who beats and abuses her husband at the drop of a hat?" Looking at the bright red handprint reflected in her wine glass, Lan Si lightly touched it, feeling a burning pain on her cheek.

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Qian Renxue pouted, picked up the glass next to Lan Si, poured herself another glass of red wine, and took a small sip.

"What do you mean 'little brat'? Have you ever seen a little brat who's 1.8 meters tall? Look at you, such a beautiful woman is lying in my arms, and I'm at the age where I'm full of vigor. If I don't have those kinds of thoughts, am I still a man? What did I do to deserve this?" As he spoke, Lan Si raised his right hand, his palm glowing with a blue light, and gently touched the handprint.

"Is this your domain?" Qian Renxue asked with some surprise as she approached Lan Si, looking at the blue light emanating from his hand.

Lan Si nodded. "Yes, I call it the Azure Lotus Domain."

The Azure Lotus Martial Soul, as a plant-type Martial Soul, naturally possesses a domain full of vitality. Although it cannot directly heal like a healing-type Soul Master, it can still accelerate the recovery of injuries.

“Each domain has its own unique skills, and as strength increases, these skills can evolve. What are the skills of the Azure Lotus Domain?” Qian Renxue asked curiously.

"Want to know?" A subtle, sly smile crept across Lan Si's lips.

"Are you going to tell me or not?" Qian Renxue frowned, her voice tinged with impatience and a hint of coquettishness.

Lan Si stood up, a wicked smile playing on his lips. He raised his right hand, and a pale blue aura surged in his palm. Instantly, a translucent, ice-blue lotus appeared out of thin air in his palm.

He said with a smile, "I'll drip a drop of your blood on it and demonstrate for you."