Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

"Thank you, Lin Ye. I've learned everything I wanted to know. I'll leave the rest to you..."

Zhu Zhuqing had been silent for a long time after hearing Spider Sister's words. Finally, she spoke softly.

"Are you satisfied now?"

Hearing her response, Lin Ye's lips curled into a cold smirk.

This seductive woman before him, despite merely being an assassin rather than an evil spirit master, was no different in his eyes.

One killed for cultivation, the other for money.

But in the end, both took lives as if they were nothing.

"You... what are you planning to do?!"

Realizing that her threats had been completely ineffective, Spider Sister panicked. Lin Ye showed no fear toward the Nether Duke's Mansion, despite them being in the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire.

She had expected this outcome, but as she saw Lin Ye step closer and closer, a deep terror surged within her heart.

"Heh."

Lin Ye found her fear utterly laughable.

How many people had begged for their lives when she killed them?

And yet, from what she just said, she had never shown an ounce of mercy.

His expression turned ice-cold as he drew his longsword and lunged forward.

With a few swift strikes, the gleaming blade severed the tendons in her hands and feet.

Amidst her agonized screams, Lin Ye pulled out a rope and tightly bound her. Then, with a powerful leap, he carried her into the depths of the forest, tying her high up in a tree.

"You can stay here and keep the soul beasts company..."

Standing on a thick branch, Lin Ye surveyed the dark and eerie surroundings before glancing at the bloodied Spider Sister. He sneered, then turned and left without hesitation.

"No! I was wrong! Come back! Please, don't leave me here! No! No—!"

As Lin Ye disappeared into the distance, Spider Sister first screamed in terror, then cursed him in rage.

But Lin Ye ignored her entirely.

After washing his hands by the stream, he returned to the clearing.

"The annoying one has been dealt with. Let's finish our meal and prepare to leave."

Emerging from the bushes, Lin Ye spoke with a relaxed smile.

Killing had long since become second nature to him.

Three years in the Valley of Death had desensitized him. Whether it was humans or soul beasts, death made no difference in the end.

Zhu Zhuqing was momentarily stunned by how calm he was.

But in the end, she said nothing.

Silently, she retrieved the roasted meat from her storage soul tool and began eating.

"By the way, Zhuqing, where do you plan to go after leaving the Star Dou Forest?"

Tearing a leg off the roasted Stag-Horned Deer, Lin Ye took a bite before glancing at her.

"If we're heading in the same direction, I can escort you a bit further. If not, we may have to part ways here."

Zhu Zhuqing's hand froze mid-air.

Where should I go?

A trace of confusion flickered in her heart.

She had originally planned to find her fiancé, Dai Mubai.

Since childhood, her mother had told her that only Dai Mubai—third prince of the Star Luo Empire—shared the same fate as her.

Only he would truly care about her.

But after leaving home, she had barely stepped out of Star Luo City before her sister tried to kill her.

Not only that, but her assassination was carried out in the name of the Nether Duke's Mansion.

Her parents must have known—yet they allowed it to happen.

Could she really trust what they had told her?

Doubt clouded her mind.

Fleeing from relentless pursuit, she had barely survived multiple encounters with death.

She had crossed the Star Luo Empire's borders, but even at the frontier, she found no safety.

In the end, she had no choice but to take the risk of entering the Star Dou Forest, hoping to escape into the Heaven Dou Empire.

And yet, even within the forest, she had almost died.

If not for Lin Ye, she wouldn't be alive right now.

Was it truly worth risking her life just to find someone she barely knew?

She wasn't sure anymore.

All she knew about Dai Mubai was that three or four years ago, he had left Star Luo Empire to escape the crown prince, Davis.

He had supposedly settled in Shrek Academy, located in the city of Soto, within the Balak Kingdom.

But what had he been doing all these years?

Had he given up?

Had he changed?

She didn't know.

She had fought so hard to survive, never giving up despite being at a disadvantage against her sister in the struggle for the Nether Duke's title.

But what about Dai Mubai?

Had he done the same?

For the first time, Zhu Zhuqing hesitated.

Instead of chasing after an uncertain future, she suddenly thought of Lin Ye.

At first, she had assumed he was just an ordinary noble.

But moments ago, his old servant had wiped out an entire squad of Soul Kings without even summoning his martial soul.

That level of power had to be at least Soul Sage—perhaps even Soul Douluo!

And someone like that was merely a servant?

Then who was Lin Ye?

What kind of background did he have?

A sudden impulse surged within her.

She wanted to follow Lin Ye.

Because for the first time in a long while, she felt safe.

She felt... cared for.

But no matter how much she wanted to say it, the words refused to leave her lips.

She understood all too well—her family and the Star Luo royal family would never let her go so easily.

If Lin Ye's faction lacked a Titled Douluo, they wouldn't be able to protect her.

And despite all her doubts, she still wanted to see Dai Mubai.

The person her mother had spoken of all her life.

So, after a long silence, she buried her thoughts deep inside and simply asked, "Lin Ye, where are you planning to go?"

"Me?"

Lin Ye was slightly surprised that she didn't answer his question and instead asked about his plans.

But he didn't hide anything.

"My final destination is Heaven Dou City, but that's still a year away. Before that, I plan to visit Soto City in the Balak Kingdom. I have a friend waiting for me there."

"Soto City... in the Balak Kingdom?"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened slightly.

That's exactly where I need to go.

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