85: Tiandou City, Spring

Heavenly Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire.

The city walls were over a hundred meters high, built with dense granite, fully displaying an air of grandeur and dominance.

Like a natural chasm, it stood between nobles and commoners.

Just as it was as difficult as ascending to heaven for commoners to cross social strata, the hierarchy of this World was simply too strict.

Following the bustling crowd, Su Ye entered Heavenly Dou City.

On the clean and tidy streets, high-end hotels and gem shops were visible everywhere.

The Douluo Continent placed a high value on gems; they were also a hard currency besides gold and silver.

"Sister, look quickly, that person... He's so handsome!"

"Huh, you little minx noticed him. I have to say, this person is indeed a bit handsome... (Gulp~)"

"Sister, are you also getting horny?"

"Go away, you little minx are the one getting horny, you're flirtatious all over!"

"..."

Perhaps his appearance was too striking; even dressed in rags, his handsome and exquisite face still caused many women to frequently turn their heads.

Facing the subtle glances from many women, Su Ye once again understood the meaning of the word "precocious" on the Douluo Continent.

Especially when passing by places of entertainment on the road, the alluring and provocative clothing styles of the women, their seductive, silken eyes...

Even Su Ye, a transmigrator, couldn't handle it. His face flushed with embarrassment, he secretly cursed and quickened his pace.

He originally wanted to ask for the exact address of the Du Gu Family, but it seemed no one knew where the Du Gu Family was.

Su Ye finally managed to inquire about it from a patrolling Soldier.

"So remote, it's just right for that girl Qing'er to develop discreetly..."

Standing in front of the Du Gu Family's gate, Su Ye glanced around and inwardly thought that Dugu Bo hadn't lied; this area was quite satisfactory.

The entire street was sparsely populated with hardly anyone passing by. Although the surrounding buildings were quite new, it seemed everyone had moved away from here.

Standing outside the bracket-supported gate, through the gaps in the iron fence, one could see the rough scenery inside.

Just like...

An unkempt noble.

The decoration and layout of the landscape trees here showed a glimpse of the past luxury and exquisiteness, but now it had become desolate.

Sounds of construction came from inside, very far away. Ordinary people's spiritual senses couldn't hear it at all, and Su Ye couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"Alright, old poison, you're handling this quite quickly..."

Swish, Su Ye's figure suddenly disappeared from the entrance.

Du Gu Family, backyard.

A peculiar medicinal fragrance drifted from the bamboo forest. In the pavilion, two graceful and lithe figures were pounding herbs with pestles and mortars, sweat beading on their foreheads.

"From childhood until now, I've never done such hard labor."

"Phew... If people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School saw this, they'd think I, your grandaunt, had been kidnapped."

"...Zhu Zhuqing, how about we just spend some money and buy some liquid medicine?"

Ning Rongrong was panting heavily. Although she was complaining, the movement of pounding the herbs in her hands wasn't slow.

On the table, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul shimmered with precious light, clearly releasing a Soul Skill.

Knowing that Ning Rongrong just complained verbally and had been working with her during this time, though her temperament wasn't very steady, Zhu Zhuqing smiled lightly and said:

"You were the one who wanted to invest, I didn't force you, did I?"

Hmm—

Ning Rongrong pursed her small mouth, strategically held her breath, and glanced at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul with her clear, sparkling eyes.

Such a good thing as elixirs, she really had no reason not to get involved.

What if there were even greater benefits?

"Investing, that's right."

"But I didn't say what method of investment it would be. Funds, raw materials, sales channels... any of these would work."

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head, suppressing a mischievous smile, and said:

"I choose labor."

Ning Rongrong: "..."

How mean!

Consider your grandaunt unlucky to have met you!

Turning grief and indignation into motivation, Ning Rongrong quickly pounded the medicinal herbs into liquid, then filtered it and put it into jade bottles.

There were already quite a few medicine bottles on the stone table, of various sizes, containing colorful liquid medicine, so pure it looked like pieces of jadeite.

Unable to sit still for long and having been busy for a while, Ning Rongrong made an excuse to get some fruit, but in reality, she planned to wander around before coming back.

Zhu Zhuqing was also used to it and didn't expose her, letting her wander around to avoid her getting bored.

As Ning Rongrong left, Zhu Zhuqing also put down the tools in her hands, sighed leisurely, her cold and beautiful face showing a hint of melancholy.

"How long is that bad guy going to stay at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well—?"

"Isn't he worried about something happening to me?"

"Or... has he been kidnapped?"

Zhu Zhuqing lightly bit her pink lip, feeling that she wasn't as calm as she thought she was.

Ever since confirming their relationship with Su Ye, she felt a flame burning in her heart. That flame was so beautiful and warm, and she only hoped it would burn brighter and brighter, unwilling to let it extinguish even a little.

Although she also knew Su Ye was cultivating and only by becoming stronger could he protect her, she still couldn't control her thoughts of him.

Especially at night, she would toss and turn, unable to sleep, as if she were possessed.

"...He clearly knows I'm all alone, yet he dares to leave me here."

Zhu Zhuqing bared her teeth coldly, annoyed:

"When you come back, I absolutely won't give you a good look!!"

Cough—

A dry cough suddenly sounded, and Zhu Zhuqing felt as if she was facing a formidable enemy.

Who is it?!

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were cold and dark, her tense body ready to strike. To arrive beside her silently, the opponent's cultivation had to be at least several major ranks higher than hers.

*Slap—*

A heavy hand suddenly landed on her shoulder, and the young man's rather playful voice sounded at the same time.

"Stupid girl—"

"You're quite bold, weren't you just saying you wouldn't give someone a good look?!"

Swish, Zhu Zhuqing turned her head.

In her sight, the young man's white hair was like snow, showing the texture of ice and snow. His face was bright, naturally handsome and extraordinary. His fair skin was gentle yet firm, like the supreme masterpiece of the Creator.

Especially his pair of colorful eyes, which were exactly like a rainbow, dreamy and charming, giving off a soul-capturing, evil charm.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes went blank for a moment, then she immediately erupted, her sharp claws extending as she rapidly attacked Su Ye.

Swish!

Missed.

Swish!

Missed.

Dodge successful +1...

Swish!

Dodge successful +2...

...

Electric light flickered around Su Ye as he dodged Zhu Zhuqing's attacks as if strolling leisurely, letting her mess around without any intention of fighting back.

Was it because Su Ye had changed his appearance and Zhu Zhuqing didn't recognize him?

No!

Of course not.

Even if someone turned to ash, Zhu Zhuqing would recognize him. The problem was that someone had tormented her, making her think of him day and night.

*Bang—*

After messing around for a while, Su Ye's right hand firmly gripped Zhu Zhuqing's wrist.

"Hey, if you keep messing around, I'll really fight back."

Right after saying that, someone suddenly raised his hand and unreasonably slapped down.

Did she really think he would only fight back if she provoked him? She'd get this hit even if she didn't provoke him, and two if she did.

*Thump—*, beneath the white, form-fitting skirt, a wave of buttocks swayed, like rolling waves, bringing forth an echo.

"You...!!" Zhu Zhuqing glared at someone like an angry kitten, fiercely yet cutely, her pretty face flushed like a cherry.