In a hotel penthouse room, Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi were having lunch at a dining table by the floor-to-ceiling window.
They had originally planned to go to the Earth Dragon Gate as soon as possible to retrieve the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they stayed in the hotel for ten days in a row.
Xu Zihuang used silver cutlery to cut the roasted pork chops on the plate. He had made them himself, and the pork chops he chose as the ingredient were no ordinary ones.
It is taken from the best ribs of the Flying Pig, a spirit beast.
As its name suggests, the Flying Pig is a strange soul beast with two wings on its back, which lives only in the Soul Beast Forest in the northern part of the continent.
Their long years of flying have made their flesh extremely delicate, and it has a very good nourishing effect on the body of a Soul Master. Later, they were domesticated by humans.
There are breeding grounds for these pigs in Longcheng. They are known as the most authentic Flying Pigs.
Ye Guyi sat next to Xu Zihuang, her long legs, mostly exposed under her white silk dress, casually draped over Xu Zihuang's body.
Compared to ten days ago, the two were noticeably more natural with each other, as if they were on the same wavelength. This was because Ye Guyi had repeatedly and completely erased any awkwardness Xu Zihuang felt.
Xu Zihuang fed the cut pieces of meat to Ye Guyi, but his gaze remained fixed on Ye Guyi's flat stomach, showing some hesitation. This was the first time he had shown such emotion.
"Zihuang, are you still hesitating?" Ye Guyi looked at Xu Zihuang with a smile.
"It's just once, isn't it? We all possess the top-tier martial souls, making it much more difficult to conceive offspring. It's unlikely to be such a coincidence."
Over the course of ten days, there were certainly more than one encounters between them. But only the first time, at Ye Guyi's insistence, did Xu Zihuang refrain from using his soul power to eliminate the active substance within.
Xu Zihuang shook his head with a wry smile.
“Sister Lingyi, I’m not conflicted. I just feel that we are under too much pressure right now. If we really have a child born from our bloodline, I’m afraid I won’t be able to provide him with the best conditions for growth.”
Recalling what happened that night, Ye Guyi's face turned bright red with embarrassment.
"I'm sorry, Zihuang, I was a little selfish back then."
At that moment, she was in a state similar to being in a trance, and she couldn't think at all; it was purely an instinctive behavior.
“Actually, I have a problem too.” Xu Zihuang sighed softly, and then the two exchanged an ambiguous smile.
Instantly understanding the meaning in Ye Guyi's eyes, Xu Zihuang said helplessly, "Sister Lingyi, let's get down to business first today."
"It's up to you to decide."
Ye Guyi gracefully combed the strands of golden hair that cascaded over her shoulders, letting out a cryptic chuckle. She was absolutely confident in her charm. Otherwise, they wouldn't have stayed in the hotel for ten consecutive days without leaving.
Anyway, there's still a long road ahead. Being able to break through that barrier with Xu Zihuang made her feel quite at ease.
After lunch, Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi left the hotel wearing fur coats. They didn't cancel their room reservation, as it might take the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm a considerable amount of time to absorb the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow, and they would likely stay in Dragon City for a few more days.
The two strolled along the streets of Longcheng, basking in the warm morning sun. Ye Guyi, who was holding Xu Zihuang's arm, exuded a different kind of charm in every gesture compared to before.
This combination attracted the attention of many passersby.
Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi stayed at a hotel in the city center. Before long, they arrived at the northern area of Longcheng.
They wandered through the streets and alleys. In the distance, a spacious courtyard came into view. The architectural style of the courtyard was similar to that of the Tianlongmen mansion, with the three large characters "Dilongmen" inscribed on the tall plaque above the main gate.
Two stone sculptures were also placed in front of the gate. The stone sculptures seemed to be the appearance of a kind of earth dragon-like spirit beast, without dragon wings, with very fine scales, and a strange rhombus-shaped gem on its forehead.
Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi arrived at the courtyard gate, casually took out the Blazing Sun Jade, and tossed it to one of the gatekeepers.
Chapter 331 Nan Qiuqiu is greatly shocked
The Blazing Sun Jade is entirely blood-red, carved with dragon patterns, and feels extremely smooth and warm to the touch. The intense heat it contains can directly penetrate the body, refining one's soul power.
The gatekeeper who received the Blazing Sun Jade immediately noticed its unusual nature and examined it closely with his companion. Upon recognizing the origin of the Blazing Sun Jade, the two men's expressions changed drastically, and they looked up at Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi.
Xu Zihuang said calmly, "Please inform Sect Leader Nan. She will understand once she sees this jade pendant."
"Please wait a moment." The two guards exchanged glances, not daring to be negligent. One of them, holding the Blazing Sun Jade Pendant symbolizing his status as the leader of the Earth Dragon Gate, hurried towards the depths of the courtyard.
The backyard of Dilongmen.
After lunch, Nan Qiuqiu was lying on a deck chair, lazily basking in the sun.
It's rare to have such good weather in Longcheng, so we should definitely relax a bit.
Among the younger generation of Soul Masters in Dragon City, Nan Qiuqiu's talent for cultivation is already outstanding. At the same age, her Soul Power cultivation was even higher than her mother's. However, it was precisely because of her excellence that she developed a proud habit and occasionally liked to slack off.
If she could devote herself wholeheartedly to cultivation, she wouldn't have broken through to the Soul Emperor level before the age of twenty, but at least she wouldn't be in her current state, where her soul power has barely reached level fifty-five.
Nan Qiuqiu squinted and rolled over. Suddenly, a hand slapped her pert buttocks with a little force.
"Snapped--"
"Ouch!" Nan Qiuqiu exclaimed in surprise, instantly furious. However, when she sat up and looked at Nan Shuishui, who was standing in front of her with a stern face, she became angry but dared not speak out, appearing particularly aggrieved.
"mom--"
Nan Shuishui glared at Nan Qiuqiu with annoyance.
"I seem to remember someone saying yesterday that they were going to work hard at cultivation?"
"Isn't it said that cultivation requires a balance of work and rest? I'm doing this so that I can improve myself better." Nan Qiuqiu pouted.
"It's all fallacies."
Nan Shuishui raised her eyebrows slightly, about to scold Nan Qiuqiu a few more times. Just then, the gatekeeper arrived with the jade pendant and knelt down on one knee in front of Nan Shuishui.
"Sect Master. Two people have arrived outside the sect, wishing to see you. One of them produced this token."
"It's him?" Nan Shuishui took the jade pendant, her pupils shrinking slightly.
Nan Qiuqiu, who was standing nearby, noticed this and instantly became interested, her beautiful eyes sparkling with tears. She sat up, quickly put on her shoes, and came to Nan Shuishui's side.
"Mom, could it be that guy?"
Xu Zihuang had left a deep impression on her back then. However, as someone who was attracted to good looks, she cared more about Xu Zihuang's outstanding appearance and temperament than his strong personal abilities.
Nan Shuishui ignored Nan Qiuqiu, her gaze burning. With a flash, she vanished from the spot. She firmly believed that forging a good relationship with the boy she had met was the key to the prosperity of their Earth Dragon Gate.
Nan Qiuqiu quickly followed, calling out sweetly, "Wait for me, Mom—"
Before long, a beautiful woman with long pink hair in a bun appeared before Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi.
Looking at Xu Zihuang, whose aura was calm and whose divine light was restrained, Nan Shuishui's resolve grew even stronger. Although Xu Zihuang's appearance had changed somewhat compared to five years ago, she could still recognize him.
Moreover, even with her cultivation level, she couldn't quite see through Xu Zihuang.
Not only Xu Zihuang, but also Ye Guyi, who is stunningly beautiful, is by Xu Zihuang's side.
Nan Shuishui was secretly alarmed.
Even someone as outstanding as her daughter, Nan Qiuqiu, seemed to be relegated to a mere foil in front of Ye Guyi, who appeared to be favored by the heavens. Using the secret techniques passed down from the Earth Dragon Gate, she could see that this young girl, whose appearance even amazed her, was also a person with great fortune.
At this moment, Nan Qiuqiu also arrived. And her reaction was even stronger than Nan Shuishui's.
Five years have passed, and Xu Zihuang, now an adult, has become even more in line with her aesthetic standards. However, Xu Zihuang's relationship with the girl beside her, who is even more beautiful than her, is clearly not ordinary.
Xu Zihuang gave Nan Shuishui a gentle smile.
"Please forgive my unauthorized visit, Senior Nan."
"It's alright, guests from afar are always welcome. Please come in." Nan Shuishui smiled and politely gestured for them to enter, personally leading Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi towards the backyard. At the same time, she glared at Nan Qiuqiu, signaling her to go and make tea to greet the guests.
Nan Qiuqiu then came to her senses, turned her gaze away from Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi, and stuck out her little tongue.
"They'll order people around."
Despite her complaints, she still listened to Nan Shui Shui's words.
Xu Zihuang stared straight ahead, his gaze unwavering. While Nan Qiuqiu was undeniably beautiful, he had never lacked pretty girls in his life. To him, Nan Qiuqiu was no different from any other passerby.
Ye Guyi's lips curled into a charming smile, exuding composure and magnanimity as she gave Nan Qiuqiu a playful grin. She perfectly embodied the aura of an empress.
Nan Qiuqiu left first.
Only Nan Shui Shui, along with Xu Zi Huang and Ye Guyi, arrived at the backyard of the Earth Dragon Gate. A warm atmosphere filled every corner of the backyard, and the beautiful flowers of various colors were pleasing to the eye, emitting a charming, faint fragrance.
The three of them sat down on either side of a stone table under a canopy of vines.
Nan Qiuqiu returned, bringing three steaming cups of tea and a plate of ice flower cakes, a local specialty of Longcheng, and placed them in front of the three. Then, she obediently stood behind Nan Shuishui. However, her big eyes kept darting around, clearly indicating that she wasn't one to stay still.
Xu Zihuang took the initiative to speak, saying, "Senior Nan, please introduce yourself first. My name is Yu Tianhuang, and I come from Shrek Academy."
"Ye Guyi," Ye Guyi replied calmly. Her introduction was even more concise than Xu Zihuang's, simply stating her name.
Upon hearing Xu Zihuang's words, both Nan Shuishui and her daughter Nan Qiuqiu widened their eyes.
Nan Qiuqiu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "You are Yu Tianhuang?!"
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament is a major event across the entire continent, attracting the attention of many sects. It's important to know that many of the young soul masters who distinguish themselves in each tournament are destined to become renowned powerhouses in the soul master world.
For example, Dragon God Douluo Mu En and Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao.
In terms of talent, Yu Tianhuang even surpasses these two. He is hailed as the most outstanding genius soul master in thousands of years of soul master history.
At only twelve years old, he broke through to the Soul Master realm. His Soul Ring configuration was also astonishing, with three purple and one black rings.
Those who knew that Yu Tianhuang possessed twin martial souls were only the teachers and students from the top-tier advanced soul master academies who were invited to participate in the Starlight Auction. The news was only widely circulated among the upper echelons of the soul master world.
The Earth Dragon Gate barely qualified to be among them, and learned about Yu Tianhuang's matter.
It was later discovered that Yu Tianhuang actually came from the Tianlong Sect. Because of his less-than-honorable background, he was sent to Shrek Academy.
Nan Shuishui and Nan Qiuqiu were still lamenting that the sect leader of Tianlongmen must have lost his mind to hand over such a genius.
Little did they know that today, the person in question would appear so closely in front of them.
“No wonder he looks so much like Qing’er. Come to think of it, he must be Qing’er’s nephew.” Nan Shui Shui observed Xu Zi Huang’s face, and her doubts from years ago were resolved.
That old friend of hers was Xu Zihuang's mother.
The Heavenly Dragon Gate and the Earthly Dragon Gate have always kept to themselves, occupying the south and north of the city respectively, with no direct conflict between them.
Although neither side was willing to concede to the other, it was actually a healthy competition characterized by a love-hate relationship, and their relationship was relatively harmonious.
Xu Zihuang's mother, Yu Qing'er, and Nan Shuishui were about the same age and from the same generation, so they easily became friends.
Nan Shuishui said kindly to Xu Zihuang, "Speaking of which, you and I have some history. I wonder if I can call you Tianhuang?"
"Of course, Senior Nan." Xu Zihuang smiled slightly. After all, their purpose in coming here was to take something from someone else, so it wasn't unreasonable to lower their stance a little.
The surface of the South Water nodded with a smile.
"So, Tianhuang, you must have come to our Earth Dragon Sect for something, right? Please speak frankly. Since I made such a promise back then, as long as it is within our power, we will definitely fulfill it. Although our Earth Dragon Sect is not a major sect, our reputation is still guaranteed."
Meeting Nan Shuishui's gaze, Xu Zihuang said frankly, "Senior Nan, then I'll be frank. I am a Soul Master with the Spirit attribute, as you should know. When I was out training and happened to come to Dragon City, I used my spiritual senses to discover that there seems to be a rare ice-attribute metal vein beneath your Earth Dragon Gate. This rare ice-attribute metal vein might be useful to me, and then I remembered what you said back then, so I came here uninvited."
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