Poison Douluo called out twice, but there was no sign of the black dragon on the mountaintop.
A spark of hope lit in his heart. Could it be that the ferocious beast had already left?If there were no hundred-thousand-year soul beasts guarding the area, he could potentially sneak in and take that herb.
"Mr. Black Dragon...?" Poison Douluo called again as he flew toward the mountaintop.
He soared higher into the sky to get a full view of what lay below.
Once he reached above the mountain peak, he saw sothing he would never forget.
Over a hundred dragon-type soul beasts were dwelling in the area.
Around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, several ferocious beasts stood guard—Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, Three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff... all of them hundred-thousand-year soul beasts!
There was no way he could stand against these monsters!With such beasts standing guard, how could he possibly sneak in and steal any herb?
"It's over... What are these beasts doing here instead of staying in the Star Dou Forest?"
Poison Douluo felt like crying. Just looking at those beasts made him tremble.
Especially that Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear—even from a distance, just the sight of those golden claws told him they could shred him to pieces.
Don't be fooled by the fact that he was a Titled Douluo—there were still vast differences between beings of the sa rank!
He looked again toward the spot where Dan Heng had ntioned the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum might be.
He even secretly hoped that the chrysanthemum had been eaten by the beasts, so he'd have an excuse not to fetch it.
Though telling Dan Heng the truth might be embarrassing, it was better than losing his life!
Soon, he spotted the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum—right beside the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear.
As if sensing Poison Douluo's gaze, the bear grinned at him nacingly.
Instantly, sheer panic surged through him.
He nearly fell out of the sky.
He quickly turned to flee—he could not stay here any longer!
Just as he turned, a dark shadow appeared in his vision.
The black dragon!!!
Poison Douluo's heart nearly stopped. He almost passed out from fear!
"B-B-Black Dragon, sir!" Poison Douluo stamred, his face pale. Now he knew for sure—he was no match at all for this creature.
The difference in power was too vast!
"You again? I told you, if you co back, I'll kill you," Di Tian said calmly.
He stretched out his hand, and black lightning materialized out of thin air, forming a cage that trapped Poison Douluo inside.
Poison Douluo tried to mobilize his soul power but didn't dare to force his way out.
First, the black lightning cage was simply too powerful—he wasn't even sure he could break free.
Second, he didn't dare anger Di Tian and invite death.
"Mr. Black Dragon, I... I an no offense. I don't wish to reclaim this place. I never intended to bring any trouble to you."
Poison Douluo lowered his stance.
He had barely escaped death from poison—he wasn't about to die here now.
"Mm." Di Tian nodded, staring at him.
Poison Douluo continued, "The only reason I ca is because I made a promise to a friend—to retrieve that herb for him. It's a personal vow."
He handed over a piece of paper.
Di Tian took it with a gesture and glanced at it, confirming Poison Douluo wasn't lying.
Poison Douluo went on, "If you would be willing to part with that herb, I will owe you a great favor."
He bowed deeply.
A favor from a Titled Douluo—in exchange for one herb, that was an excellent deal.
At least, from Poison Douluo's perspective.
But if Di Tian knew the truth, he wouldn't care about such a favor at all.
"Not enough," Di Tian replied blandly.
Poison Douluo trembled. If things went south, he wasn't even sure he could escape.
"From this mont on, you will work for ."
"A month from now, we will launch a campaign against the Star Luo Empire. You will join us."
Di Tian said it directly.
With Poison Douluo's wide-area poison attacks, he could greatly reduce casualties.
A single Poison Douluo was equivalent to hundreds of thousands of soldiers!
Poison Douluo's face changed. Naturally, he didn't want to agree.
But he couldn't refuse...
And toppling the Star Luo Empire—he could only marvel at the ambition of these soul beasts.
If they failed, he'd probably be hunted down by the empire himself.
"Mr. Black Dragon... Are you confident in success?" he asked.
Di Tian said, "It won't be just soul beasts. We're supporting a human faction as well. With your help, we will succeed."
"Then after the Star Luo Empire falls, will you return my freedom?" Poison Douluo asked—he didn't want to be a lifelong servant to soul beasts.
"Deal. Co with ."
...
Elsewhere, in Dan Heng's ho.
After dinner, Dan Heng found Zi Ji, who was bothering Bi Ji while she did chores.
Bi Ji was cleaning up, and Zi Ji had picked up a towel but didn't know how to use it—she just flailed it around.
"B-Brother-in-law, you called for ?" Zi Ji asked curiously.
Dan Heng stopped at the doorway and relayed what Dai Mubai had said.
Zi Ji snorted. "I've got nothing to do with him. Why should I care? Brother-in-law, you don't have to pass on ssages from every random person."
"He said you were a couple," Dan Heng replied casually.
Zi Ji imdiately beca upset. She grabbed his arm, stared him down, and said seriously, "No! That guy Dai Mubai has nothing to do with ! If it weren't for... for..."
She trailed off, swallowing back the explanation.
She couldn't reveal that Gu Yuena had ordered her to approach Dai Mubai.
Dan Heng nodded. "I'll be going then..."
"No!"
Zi Ji pouted and stared at him with grievance.
Dan Heng looked at her in confusion.
Gritting her teeth, Zi Ji said, "That bastard actually dared to slander . Brother-in-law, you're coming with tomorrow. I'll prove my innocence in front of you!"
"...Is that necessary?" Dan Heng hesitated.
"It's absolutely necessary!"
Her voice rose sharply.
Dan Heng nodded slightly. "Alright."
Only then did Zi Ji seem satisfied. She humd, "Brother-in-law, don't you dare wrongly accuse . I'm a pure and innocent maiden! If anyone's guilty, it's Bi Ji."
"..." Bi Ji and Dan Heng exchanged glances. She shook her head slightly.
...
anwhile, Gu Yuena was eting with Di Tian outside.
Di Tian inford her that he had recruited Poison Douluo. Gu Yuena was very pleased—a Titled Douluo was a valuable addition.
"If you think preparations are complete, then begin," Gu Yuena said.
"We'll adjust the plan. First, beco the de facto ruler of the Star Luo Empire. Wait for my next command..."
Gu Yuena smiled, her eyes glinting with happiness.
She had originally hoped to awaken Dan Heng's ambition.
But now, more and more, she couldn't bear to disrupt the peaceful life he enjoyed.
Unexpectedly, their relationship had deepened.
If it ever ca to battling the God Realm, how could Dan Heng not stand with her?
...
The next day.
Dan Heng had barely sat down in the library when Zi Ji dragged him away.
She brought him to a small grove.
Inside stood Dai Mubai, dressed in white, holding a bouquet of roses—he had clearly been waiting.
When he saw Zi Ji and Dan Heng arrive, he bead.
"Zi Ji! Finally, I see you again! You don't know how much I missed you—so much I couldn't eat or sleep!"
His words ca easily—he was an expert in romantic talk.
"Really? Can a dog stop eating shit? How many lonely noblewon have you wooed this ti?"
Zi Ji let go of Dan Heng and crossed her arms, smirking coldly.
Dai Mubai's expression darkened. He sensed her hostility and said seriously, "Zi Ji, don't misunderstand —"
"Misunderstand? You think I don't know? When I t you, you were that boy toy of Madam Laura in Soto City, weren't you?"
"You said you were pursuing , yet you visited the city every night to et her. Didn't she pay you 3,000 gold soul coins each ti?"
"You even had Oscar and Ma Hongjun cover for you. Do you think you can fool ?"
Zi Ji sneered, tearing off his façade.
Dai Mubai's face twisted. He liked Zi Ji, yes—but that was lust. He wasn't about to be insulted like this.
He was arrogant and proud.
Being mocked like this, he snapped. "Zi Ji! Don't go too far!"
"You ca to first. Otherwise, would I have pursued you? Didn't you promise that if I behaved, you'd let be your boyfriend? Now you're going back on your word?"
He sneered.
Zi Ji bit her lip and looked at Dan Heng, about to say it was all Gu Yuena's idea.
But she knew she couldn't reveal that.
Frustrated, she grabbed her hair and glared at Dai Mubai.
"Argh! Dai Mubai, you bastard! I've had enough!"
She suddenly flashed next to him.
"What are you—" Dai Mubai started.
"BAM!"
A punch landed squarely on his eye.
Dai Mubai was knocked to the ground.
"You've lost your mind! How dare you hit ?" he scread, about to summon his martial soul.
Zi Ji kicked him before he could.
Their strength gap was too large—Zi Ji didn't even need soul power to completely suppress him.
"Slandering my reputation? I'll beat you to death!"
She began stomping on him.
Dust flew up all around.
"..." Dan Heng winced. So this was what she brought him here for—to watch her beat up Dai Mubai?
In monts, Dai Mubai's clothes were torn and covered in dirt. He looked miserable.
He cried out for help, but Dan Heng was the only other person present—and he wasn't going to intervene.
Dan Heng shook his head and tried to pull her off.
"Stop, or you really will kill him."
"He deserves to die for slandering !" Zi Ji fud.
"Brother-in-law, do you still think we're a couple?" she asked, eyes full of intensity.
"I..."
Dan Heng didn't even finish his sentence.
Zi Ji suddenly kicked Dai Mubai in the face again. "Too slow! You totally think so!"
"This little pervert must be punished!"
Bloodied and beaten, Dai Mubai could only curl up and take the hits.
"I... I was wrong... I lied... Zi Ji... please... have rcy..."
No matter how he struggled, he couldn't escape. He finally gave in.
"Now you admit it?" Zi Ji snorted.
"But that's not enough—explain everything to my brother-in-law!"
Another kick landed on his mouth.
"I... I..."
He couldn't even finish a sentence before being kicked again.
"..." Dai Mubai looked desperately at Dan Heng.
If this went on, he really would die.
Dan Heng's face twitched. Why was Zi Ji so violent?
"I get it now. Stop hitting him," Dan Heng said.
Zi Ji snorted, then glared at Dai Mubai.
"Rember this! Slander again, and I'll castrate you!"
Dai Mubai trembled—he believed her!
Zi Ji turned back to Dan Heng with a serious expression. "Brother-in-law, I'm innocent! You better not wrongly accuse !"
"...Alright."
Dan Heng nodded. He hadn't expected her to be such a chaste woman—she really cared about her reputation.
Satisfied, Zi Ji patted his shoulder.
"I'm heading back! Bi Ji's a klutz—she needs to manage the chores!"
Without a hint of sha, she humd a little tune and skipped off happily.
Dan Heng shook his head as he watched her leave.
"Help... ..." Dai Mubai croaked.
Dan Heng pretended not to hear and left.
He didn't want to deal with Dai Mubai at all.
"..."
Dai Mubai was in terrible pain—he couldn't even speak properly, let alone stand.
He lay there until nightfall, and still no one ca.
...
Finally, Flender asked Liu Erlong, who rallied the students and found Dai Mubai unconscious in the woods.
Liu Erlong imdiately had the dical soul masters treat him.
Zhao Wuji stared at Dai Mubai's injuries—he was reminded of his own past suffering.
Back when Ma Hongjun set him up, Gu Yuena thought he had taken Dan Heng to a brothel and beat him senseless!
Now Dai Mubai's injuries looked just like his had.
Flender sighed and said, "We got the story—it was Zi Ji who did it. And she didn't hold back... That Dan Heng was there too. Didn't even try to stop it or tell us."
Yu Xiaogang suddenly asked, "Dan Heng—is that Gu Yuena's husband?"
"Yes."
"Good... Then I'll get justice for Dai Mubai."
Yu Xiaogang's voice was calm.
Flender twitched his lips. Justice? More like you just want to show off again...
(End of Chapter)
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