148: Chapter 148 Intensifying the Offensive, Hu Liena Falls in Love with Su Ling

Su Ling returned home as if nothing had happened, and life continued as usual, but Slaughter City had become quite lively.

The Enforcement Team seemed to have gone mad, searching everywhere for the murderer who killed the three people, including Kate.

Yet, after searching for a long time, there were no results.

The next day, Su Ling came to the Hell Slaughter Arena once again, paid a cup of yellow spring dew, and prepared to enter the match.

Meanwhile, several members of the Enforcement Team also arrived at the Hell Slaughter Arena, and the captain of the Enforcement Team came directly to the preparation area of the Hell Slaughter Arena.

"Are you number 8225?" Laris walked up to Su Ling and asked.

Su Ling nodded and said, "Yes!"

"Let me introduce myself. I am Laris, captain of the Slaughter City Enforcement Team. You must answer my questions truthfully. If you dare to hide anything... you can try suffering the consequences!"

Laris looked at Su Ling with sharp eyes, seemingly wanting to use his powerful Aura to pressure Su Ling.

"Did you see Kate yesterday?"

If it were an ordinary Spirit Master, they would likely have knelt down immediately under this immense pressure of Soul Power and mental force.

It was impossible to make Su Ling kneel, but Su Ling cooperated perfectly by putting on a look of distress.

He then feigned difficulty and said, "No... no, I only saw Lord Kate on the day I entered Slaughter City, and I haven't seen him since."

Since he was going to act, he might as well do it thoroughly; Su Ling even changed his form of address.

"Is that so?" Laris looked at Su Ling, his face full of doubt.

"I heard that you have achieved sixty-six consecutive victories in the Hell Slaughter Arena without ever releasing your Spirit. Will you be able to release your Spirit in today's battle?"

Their goal was to find Su Ling; after all, Kate and the other two had gone to look for Su Ling yesterday.

"Of... of course I can!" Su Ling said.

"Good, then we shall wait and see." Laris retreated.

As expected, the people of Slaughter City were not so easily fooled.

He didn't know if anyone had seen those arrows yesterday, but through the wounds those three arrows caused the three people, they would be able to make some deductions.

However, Su Ling did have a skill in his hand that could pass for a Spirit.

Perhaps to see Su Ling's Spirit as soon as possible, although Su Ling was the third to register, based on the past, he would usually have to wait at least half an hour for the number of participants to be complete.

Less than ten minutes after Laris left, people arrived one after another, making up the ten participants.

"Let the slaughter begin!"

After entering the arena, following the command to begin, the other nine people all stood together.

After all, Su Ling had sixty-six consecutive victories; whenever he entered the arena, he was the target of the other nine people's joint attacks.

The next instant, a Light attribute manifested on Su Ling's body.

This was the uniqueness of his Spirit; it could switch to any attribute and release it individually.

Laris on the viewing platform frowned slightly; the three deceased individuals had no trace of Light attribute Soul Power on them.

Then, with a thought from Su Ling, a golden longsword appeared in his hand.

If it were a Spirit Bone skill, it would definitely be noticeable, but the golden longsword that Su Ling produced was not a Spirit Bone skill; it came from one of Qian Renxue's Goddess skills.

"Interesting. This is the first time I've seen a Spirit with a Light attribute come to Slaughter City." Laris said.

"Captain, is his sword a Spirit?" A black-clad middle-aged woman beside him asked.

"It should be. 8225 did not use a Spirit Bone skill, and it's not an ordinary weapon; if it's not a Spirit, then what is it? Moreover, his Soul Power attribute is also Light." Laris said.

"Besides, there were many witnesses at the time who also proved it wasn't this 8225."

While they were talking, Su Ling held the Holy Light Sword and charged into the crowd. Sword light flashed, and in less than a minute, all nine people were dead.

Last night, Su Ling had already been infused with the Radiance Sword Technique, and his understanding of the sword had reached a new level; even ordinary sword moves could unleash immense power.

"Congratulations to 8225 for achieving his sixty-seventh victory!"

Continuing to absorb Killing Intent and collecting the spoils of war, Su Ling came to the viewing platform, and Laris walked straight over.

"Very good. Sixty-seven consecutive victories; you are very impressive. Would you be willing to join my Enforcement Team and become a member of Slaughter City?" Laris walked over and personally extended an invitation.

Preventing anyone from reaching one hundred victories was the order given to them by the Slaughter King.

And the best way to prevent it was to recruit them into Slaughter City, causing them to give up continuing their challenges in the Hell Slaughter Arena.

"Thank you for your kindness, but my initial intention in coming to Slaughter City was not to join Slaughter City. Could you let me consider it for a period of time?" Su Ling responded.

"Very well. I will give you some time to consider. You must give me an answer before your ninetieth victory. How about that?" Laris said.

This timeframe was quite lenient and also within Laris's control; there were still ten matches until one hundred victories, so there was plenty of time.

"Thank you!" Su Ling said, surprised that this Laris was actually so easy to talk to.

"Also, regarding 8226 who is with you, we would like her to join as well. Please convey this to her." Laris continued.

"No problem, I will definitely pass it on." Su Ling said.

Leaving the Hell Slaughter Arena, Su Ling had only walked a few hundred meters when he discovered someone following him.

"Following me?"

Subsequently, Su Ling immediately weaved through the inner city at an extremely fast speed. Once he reached a blind spot in their vision, Su Ling used several Teleportations in succession to shake off his pursuers and returned home.

Su Ling did not tell Liu Erlong about what happened today; it would not be wise to trigger Liu Erlong's explosive temper.

This trip to Slaughter City was solely to help Liu Erlong improve and obtain the Slaughter God Domain.

He would delay for a while and focus on accumulating the kills first.

Over the next twenty days, Su Ling went to the Hell Slaughter Arena every day. Having already accumulated sixty-seven victories, Su Ling completed twenty more victories in these twenty days.

His total number of accumulated victories reached eighty-seven.

During these twenty days, Liu Erlong and Hu Liena intensified their cultivation to control their Killing Intent. With Su Ling's help, both of them were basically no longer affected by the Killing Intent within their bodies.

At this time, Su Ling also told Liu Erlong and Hu Liena about his experience from twenty days ago.

"How could they do that? Su Ling, what should we do next? You already have eighty-seven consecutive victories." Hu Liena said.

Su Ling smiled and said, "It's fine. As long as I don't reach more than ninety victories, they won't cause me trouble."

"So, the next part is up to you both. You both need to reach close to ninety victories. However, Nana, you don't need to control it, but you still need to be careful."

"Their methods toward you are a bit different. Although they won't attack you from the shadows, they will deal with you openly; for example, they can send nine opponents specifically targeting you."

"Su Ling, why am I a bit different?" Hu Liena asked, looking curious.

Su Ling said, "Because you were sent in by a Slaughter God. Unlike us, they fear the Slaughter God."

"So that's it!"

"Nana, don't go to the Hell Slaughter Arena today. I will help you improve."

"Then I'll be going!" Liu Erlong knew what Su Ling was going to do, and there was no point in staying, so she might as well go to the Hell Slaughter Arena.

As for Liu Erlong, Su Ling was completely at ease.

In Slaughter City, besides the Slaughter King, even that level 94 Laris would not find it easy to deal with Liu Erlong.

After Liu Erlong went out, Su Ling took out the eight-petal immortal orchid.

"Nana, you've stayed in Spirit Hall for so long, do you know about Immortal Grade herbs?" Su Ling asked.

"Immortal Grade medicinal herbs? I know a little, but I've only heard of them and haven't truly seen one. Is this an Immortal Grade medicinal herb?" Hu Liena looked at the herb Su Ling took out; just by looking at its appearance, she knew it was extraordinary.

Su Ling said, "That's right. This is a medicinal herb for strengthening the foundation and cultivating origin. It is very useful to you. If you add these two Medicinal Pills, it should be able to help you increase your Soul Power by more than four levels at once."

For an average person, Su Ling would only take out one return-to-origin qi fusion pill.

However, Hu Liena needed to increase her Soul Power as soon as possible, so two return-to-origin qi fusion pills would allow her to better absorb the medicinal power of the Immortal Grade herb.

When an average Spirit Master absorbs an Immortal Grade medicinal herb, the medicinal effect usually sustains them until level seventy.

Hu Liena was already level sixty-four; she should be able to absorb more medicinal power than a low-level Spirit Master.

Looking at the items Su Ling took out, if it were in the past, Hu Liena might have hesitated for a long time, but now she only thought for a moment before taking them.

"Where should I consume it?" Hu Liena looked at Su Ling and asked.

"Right here. I will Guard you." Su Ling said.

"Mm!"

Hu Liena nodded, then sat down cross-legged, and following Su Ling's method, first consumed the eight-petal immortal orchid, then, when its medicinal effect began to take hold, she simultaneously took the two return-to-origin qi fusion pills.

Following Su Ling's method, Hu Liena quickly entered into cultivation.

After about half an hour or more, Liu Erlong returned with a record of sixty-seven consecutive victories.

Hu Liena's absorption process was relatively long, possibly because she took two return-to-origin qi fusion pills at once, allowing her to absorb and consume more medicinal power.

By the next day, not long after Liu Erlong went out, Hu Liena finished her cultivation.

Feeling her Soul Power, Hu Liena revealed a smile.

Her Soul Power was very stable. Not only did it not harm her body, but her Cultivate speed also seemed to have improved significantly; this must be an increase in her innate potential.

I had heard some people in Spirit Hall say that immortal-grade medicinal herbs are precious and hard to come by; thinking about it now, it is all true.

The reason why those people in Su Ling's academy have such high talent and Soul Power might all be related to Su Ling.

She also enjoyed this treatment today, and there was an indescribable sense of gratitude in her heart.

A single immortal-grade medicinal herb could actually allow someone to undergo a transformation.

Such a precious item cannot be measured by money either.

After getting up, Hu Liena immediately pounced on Su Ling.

"Su Ling, thank you!"

"My Soul Power has already increased to level sixty-nine, thank you so much." Hu Liena hugged Su Ling tightly.

Increasing from level sixty-four and a half to level sixty-nine—four and a half levels of Soul Power—actually cannot be considered much.

According to Su Ling's estimation, after adding two return-to-origin qi fusion pills, Hu Liena would have a chance to reach level seventy.

[Ding... Hu Liena Favorability +8, obtained Yellow Treasure Chest *1, Purple Treasure Chest *3, Black Treasure Chest *2]

[Ding... Hu Liena Favorability is greater than or equal to 80]

[Bound Goddess: Hu Liena]

[Goddess Comprehensive Value: 96]

[Favorability: 84 (Already in love with you)]

[Binding Effect: The host can obtain 30% of the Bound Goddess' daily Cultivate effect without reducing the Bound Goddess' Cultivate speed.]

[Bound Skill 1: Charm (Passive skill, host's personal Charm increased by 30%)]

[Bound Skill 2: Heart Demon Illusion (Active skill, after release it can make the enemy fall into their own Heart Demon illusion, but there is a certain chance of skill failure; the current success rate is 30%)]

Hu Liena's favorability had finally reached over eighty, and her Goddess Comprehensive Value had also reached 96 points.

Seeing this favorability, Su Ling no longer held back and also hugged Hu Liena tightly.

"Su Ling, you... you are too good to me, I... I don't even know how to repay you." Hu Liena continued.

Being hugged by Su Ling, she felt very comfortable, without a trace of repulsive emotion; on the contrary, there was even a hint of anticipation.

"Nana, don't say thank you! That would be treating me like a stranger. Your Soul Power is only level sixty-nine; that's not enough. I said I would help you reach level seventy, and I will also give you a spirit ring."

"What I, Su Ling, have promised will definitely be fulfilled."

"Come, absorb this Spirit Bone, and you should be able to reach level seventy." After speaking, Su Ling took out a 50,000-year-old right arm bone.

Hu Liena broke free from Su Ling's embrace and looked at the right arm bone Su Ling had taken out.

As for Spirit Bones, she could tell that this was a 50,000-year-old Spirit Bone of excellent quality, perfectly compatible with her attributes.

"Su Ling, this... this is too precious, I... I cannot accept it." Hu Liena said.

Although her words were polite, her gaze remained fixed on the Spirit Bone in Su Ling's hand.

For Spirit Masters on Douluo Continent, who isn't obsessed with Spirit Bones?

Not to mention a perfect Spirit Bone suitable for oneself; not to be tempted would definitely be a lie.

Su Ling said: "Nana, this is nothing. If I give it to you, take it. I, Su Ling, will never be stingy with the woman I have taken a fancy to."

The woman he has taken a fancy to?

Hu Liena's pretty face flushed red; didn't this mean Su Ling liked her!

"But..." Hu Liena was still hesitating. She realized that she also seemed to have fallen for the Su Ling in front of her, but their identities seemed destined to keep them apart.

Hu Liena hesitated again, falling into an endless internal struggle.

Su Ling said: "Nana, absorb this Spirit Bone. Not to mention other reasons, only by absorbing this Spirit Bone and reaching level seventy will you have a chance to leave Slaughter City."

"A Spirit Bone can not only improve your body and Soul Power, but also give you a skill. You should know how important that is in Slaughter City. Furthermore, as the number of consecutive wins increases, Slaughter City will send out even more formidable opponents. Will you remain in Slaughter City forever as nutrients for the city, or increase your chances of leaving? It's your choice."

After speaking, Su Ling said nothing more, leaving the choice to Hu Liena.

"Su Ling, thank you, I will absorb this Spirit Bone."

At the moment Hu Liena took the Spirit Bone, Su Ling's System issued a notification sound again.

[Ding... Hu Liena Favorability +2, obtained Purple Treasure Chest *1, Black Treasure Chest *1]

No woman can withstand an offensive of sugar-coated bullets.

If you can't win her over, it's because your sugar-coated bullets aren't good enough. As long as they are good enough that the other person cannot refuse, then you have succeeded.

Three days later! Liu Erlong had already increased her consecutive wins to seventy-one, and Hu Liena had finished absorbing the Spirit Bone.

[Ding... Hu Liena Favorability +3, obtained Purple Treasure Chest *1, Black Treasure Chest *2]

Before Hu Liena even got up, the favorability points had already arrived.

At this time, Hu Liena's favorability had already reached 89 points, just one step away from ninety.

"Brother Su, I succeeded, I reached level seventy."

Hu Liena stood up and stepped in front of Su Ling. This time she was quite bold, actually kissing Su Ling directly.

She originally intended to kiss his cheek, but how fast was Su Ling?

At the moment Hu Liena approached, Su Ling moved slightly, and just like that, it was on target.

Mmm...

Su Ling wouldn't give Hu Liena a chance to pull away; after all, she was the one who took the initiative.

Initially, Hu Liena struggled a little, but later she was very cooperative.

After a long while, the two separated.

Su Ling wiped his mouth, while Hu Liena's face was flushed red; she didn't dare to look directly at Su Ling, appearing very shy.

"Um, Su... Su Ling, I reached level seventy, thank you for the Spirit Bone." Hu Liena said, unable to help but look elsewhere while speaking.

Although Hu Liena naturally possessed a charming demeanor, the combination of this Charm and her current shyness was even more attractive.

Su Ling said: "Alright, let's keep the momentum going and make you a Spirit Saint. I happen to have a special spirit ring here, a ten-thousand-year one, perfect for you to use."

"Only ten thousand years?" Hu Liena seemed a bit disappointed; after all, at level seventy, a ten-thousand-year spirit ring seemed a bit low, but in Slaughter City, a ten-thousand-year spirit ring was still rare.

"Ten thousand years it is, let's improve first; it's better than dying here." Hu Liena had clearly convinced herself.

Su Ling laughed.

"What are you laughing at?"

Su Ling said: "This ten-thousand-year ring of mine is not an ordinary one. It is a special spirit ring. Its minimum is ten thousand years, and its maximum can reach ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years. It all depends on how many years you can push it to, and how many years you can withstand; that is the age you will attain."

Is there actually such a spirit ring on the continent?

Hu Liena had never heard of such a thing, and she looked at Su Ling with an expression that said, "I'm well-read, don't try to lie to me."

"Just try it and you'll know. Later, when you go out, feel free to ask your teacher; she should know something about it," Su Ling said.

"Alright!" Hu Liena nodded.

She then took the black orb of light from Su Ling; the moment it touched her hand, the orb transformed into a black spirit ring.

Hu Liena immediately sat cross-legged, guided the spirit ring into her body, and began to absorb it.

Half an hour later, Liu Erlong returned.

"Su Ling, is Nana absorbing a spirit ring?" Liu Erlong asked.

"Yes, I gave her a ten-thousand-year spirit ring," Su Ling said.

"A ten-thousand-year spirit ring, you really have your ways. I didn't expect you to be able to produce this, too. What about me? I feel like I'm about to break through to level eighty-seven in the next few days. Can you also quickly help me reach level ninety and then give me a spirit ring?" Liu Erlong said to Su Ling, looking at him jokingly.

Fortunately, Liu Erlong's favorability had reached 100; she trusted Su Ling unconditionally and wouldn't ask too many questions, which saved Su Ling a lot of trouble.

"No problem. Since you've asked, Sister Liu, I will definitely help you complete it as soon as possible. Your ninth spirit ring must be of the one-hundred-thousand-year level."

This was not Su Ling lying or bragging.

He had a one-hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone, but it was not suitable for Liu Erlong.

As long as he opened another one-hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone, it should allow Liu Erlong to quickly increase by one level. If he added another medicinal herb to assist in the improvement, maybe it could really allow Liu Erlong to break through to level ninety.

He had even more one-hundred-thousand-year spirit rings. It seemed necessary to raise Liu Erlong to Titled Douluo while in Slaughter City.

In the future, there would definitely be a battle with the Enforcement Team, and even with the Slaughter King. Having Liu Erlong reach Titled Douluo would be safer.

"Alright, I'll be waiting!" Liu Erlong said with an expectant look. Becoming a Titled Douluo and possessing a one-hundred-thousand-year spirit ring was almost the ultimate dream of 99.99% of the Spirit Masters on the continent.