Douluo: Starting with a self-created soul ring

**Chapter 167: Xiao Wu and Her Mother**

As we all know, for the people of the Douluo Continent, their physical development and cultivation are interconnected.

Especially when related to the Soul Rings.

The most obvious is that, upon absorbing the first Soul Ring, some people tend to grow much more suddenly.

So, although Qian Renxue is only 9 years old now, her cultivation has reached Level 37, and she appears as a graceful young lady.

"Yes, the younger sister is no longer so small!"

"But don't rush to participate in the competition. You're still too weak right now. Let's talk about it next time!"

Gu Ziyi touched Qian Renxue's head and comforted her with a smile.

In fact, if she truly wanted to participate now, it's not a bad idea.

After all, among the current teams, almost all have Soul Masters below Level 40, and only a few teams have all their members reaching the level of a Soul Ancestor.

As for the level of a Soul King, no competitor has reached that level this year.

Not even Zhao Wuji and Liu Erlong.

Therefore, with Qian Renxue's Soul Power level, it is completely possible for her to participate in the competition.

Given the strength of her Martial Soul, even a Soul Ancestor might not be her opponent.

However, whether or not to allow Qian Renxue to participate in the competition is not something Gu Ziyi dares to decide. It's a decision that Qian Daoliu has to make.

Qian Daoliu is not like Qian Xunji, who started revealing the fact that he had taken in Bibi Dong right from the start.

Later on, he would occasionally reveal Bibi Dong's progress in cultivation to prove how extraordinary his disciple was.

Currently, only the top leaders of the entire Wuhun Hall know about Qian Renxue's situation, and almost no one in the outside world is aware of it.

Except for Tang Chen and Tang Hao.

However, Qian Daoliu dared to let his granddaughter appear in front of the grandfather and grandson duo because he believed that his rival would not tell anyone.

Just as when Tang Chen came to ask Qian Daoliu for help in checking his granddaughter's condition, he wasn't worried that Qian Daoliu would tell others.

It was only later, when the issue of Tang Yuehua's inability to cultivate was resolved by Gu Ziyi, that the world found out that the eldest daughter of the Haotian Sect was actually unable to cultivate at first.

"Well, I'll participate a lot next time!"

Qian Renxue didn't know that Gu Ziyi was just trying to please her, so she happily agreed.

The lively Soul Master Competition soon ended.

This time, the winner was no longer the Martial Soul Hall team, but the Tianshui team from the Tiandou Empire.

The members of the Tianshui team then had the honor of meeting Gu Ziyi personally, who gave them some guidance on their respective training.

His main goal was to give them some advice and guidance on how to better practice their soul abilities.

Gu Ziyi's knowledge is definitely beyond their reach, so every suggestion he made benefited them greatly.

He didn't expect that the winner of this championship would be the Tianshui team, an all-female team, all young and beautiful, very pleasant to the eye.

Gu Ziyi also felt both physically and mentally happy giving them guidance.

Of course, that was just his mood. He wasn't dissatisfied enough to try to take advantage of them.

But if he wanted to, he could.

However, although they are beautiful, this is only for ordinary people. For Gu Ziyi now, they are no longer as pleasant to his eyes.

Two months after the Soul Master Competition ended, Bibi Dong returned to the Martial Soul Hall again.

"Brother, I made a big breakthrough!"

At the same time, she brought good news, which was that Bibi Dong had also advanced to Level 80.

"Okay, the older sister is really amazing!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ziyi naturally praised her without hesitation.

He was also very happy that his wife managed to advance so quickly.

"Hehe, of course!" Bibi Dong first smiled arrogantly, then looked at Gu Ziyi with admiration in her beautiful eyes. "But you're even more powerful; you really advanced before me this time!"

Although she knew that one day she would be surpassed by her younger brother, she also looked forward to the day when Gu Ziyi could surpass her.

But when he actually surpassed her, she was still very shocked.

Because when Gu Ziyi was practicing, she didn't stop practicing either; she practiced a lot every day.

She is very competitive. She expects to see her younger brother surpass her in cultivation, but she also wants to maintain her own lead in cultivation.

So she also worked hard to practice, but she didn't expect to be surpassed by Gu Ziyi in the end.

After a somewhat expected reunion, the two inevitably began their fierce nighttime battle.

In front of Bibi Dong, who finally got rain after a long drought, he was almost no match for her.

Fortunately, in the end, Gu Ziyi was more skilled and defeated her.

"Smelly younger brother, you told me not to rush to absorb my next Soul Ring after my breakthrough, but to wait until I return. Is it because you know where there's a Soul Beast that is very suitable for me?"

After finishing their strenuous activity, Bibi Dong lay in his arms, enjoying the glow from the exercise as she asked expectantly.

"Well, if nothing unexpected happens, a 100,000-year Soul Ring will not escape!"

Gu Ziyi said with a smile.

"What? A 100,000-year Soul Ring?"

"Younger brother, are you telling the truth?"

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong immediately turned to him excitedly.

"Yes, it's a 100,000-year Soul Ring!"

Gu Ziyi affirmed.

As for the eighth and even the ninth Soul Ring for his older sister, Gu Ziyi wants her to absorb the best Soul Rings that can help her quickly reach the Title Douluo level.

So the 100,000-year Soul Ring is naturally the best choice.

For common Soul Masters, the limit of the eighth Soul Ring that can be absorbed is over 50,000 years and less than 100,000 years. If she wants to absorb a 100,000-year Soul Ring, she must break through to Title Douluo.

But Bibi Dong is different. She has absorbed some Immortal Plants, so her physical aptitude is much stronger than that of common Soul Masters. Her eighth Soul Ring can support a 100,000-year Soul Ring.

The seventh Soul Ring is more dangerous, and the risk was very high!

Bibi Dong didn't need to take so many risks!

This is also why Gu Ziyi didn't want her to absorb the 100,000-year Soul Ring when she reached Level 70 of Soul Sage.

But the eighth Soul Ring is different, especially after Gu Ziyi himself broke through to the Douluo level. Based on his own situation, he believes that she can definitely bear a 100,000-year Soul Ring.

"Where did you find such a beast?"

"Is it still there?"

Bibi Dong asked eagerly.

"Hey, what are we waiting for? Hurry up, get dressed, and let's go now!"

Before Gu Ziyi could answer her question, Bibi Dong urged him to leave.

"Don't worry, this beast won't escape!"

Gu Ziyi pulled her and said with a smile.

"Where was it found?"

Seeing the confident look in her younger brother's eyes, she finally felt relieved but still asked more questions.

"Star Duo Forest!"

Gu Ziyi answered her question.

What he was referring to was, of course, Da Ming and Er Ming in the Star Dou Great Forest. In addition to the two Soul Beasts, Xiao Wu and her mother were also there.

In the current Star Dou Great Forest, there are Soul Beasts of four hundred thousand years, and their existence is clearly known.

Moreover, Xiao Wu's mother has already transformed into a human form, so it's not clear what level of strength she has reached, but it's estimated that she is not weak.

She must have entered at least the mature phase, otherwise, Xiao Wu's mother wouldn't have returned to live in the Star Dou Great Forest.

After discovering that Tang San had awakened his Martial Soul, Gu Ziyi sent the Ghost Douluo deep into the Star Dou Great Forest to find the Mirror Lake, where Da Ming and Er Ming were hiding.

In fact, many people know that there is a Soul Beast Emperor in the Star Dou Great Forest. Even Yu Xiaogang in the original novel knew about this.

Some strong individuals also went looking for it but couldn't find it.

Because the Title Douluo at that time only revealed that he had met the Soul Beast Emperor of the Star Dou Great Forest inside the forest and that it could speak the human language, but didn't say anything else.

The Star Dou Great Forest is so vast that it's not easy to find it if you don't know its exact location.

Just like everyone knows there must be some 100,000-year Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, but whether they can be found is another matter.

And no one knows if the said Soul Beast will always stay in the same place.

So some strong individuals gave up after they couldn't find it.

It all depends on luck.

However, it's different for Gu Ziyi, because he clearly knows that Da Ming is hiding in a large lake in the forest. He only needs to let the Ghost Douluo look in that direction.

And while Gui Mei was searching, Gu Ziyi also told him that if he found a slightly larger lake, he should just observe from a distance and not disturb Da Ming inside.

If another 100,000-year Soul Beast, the Titan Giant Ape, was found appearing in the lake, then it would be the right place.

Although Gui Mei didn't know why Gu Ziyi gave such an order, he didn't ask for details.

He imagined that his lord might have learned something through other channels.

He just had to listen and do as he was told.

They had found the treasure land of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well based on his information.

Then, following Gu Ziyi's instructions, the Ghost Douluo found that location deep in the Star Dou Great Forest.

After Gui Mei confirmed the place, he left without disturbing Da Ming and Er Ming.

At the same time, Gui Mei was also shocked to find that, in addition to the two Soul Beasts, there was another 100,000-year Soul Beast.

A rabbit!

What shocked him even more was seeing a straw house near Mirror Lake.

However, he kept Gu Ziyi's instructions in mind and didn't rush to check the place, fearing he would disturb Da Ming in Mirror Lake.

After the Ghost Douluo returned, he told him everything.

Then Gu Ziyi was sure that it was indeed Mirror Lake.

That straw house should be where Xiao Wu's mother lives.

As for whether Xiao Wu's mother was there, Gui Mei couldn't say. Furthermore, so much time had passed, it wouldn't make sense if he found her there by then.

After Gui Mei finished his report, Gu Ziyi asked him to keep the news secret for now.

It was enough to determine the location of Mirror Lake.

Because Gu Ziyi knew that, as long as nothing unexpected happened, Da Ming and Er Ming would always stay there.

All that needed to be done was to wait until they were needed and then hunt them.

To maximize their value, letting Bibi Dong absorb them is undoubtedly the best option.

If her eighth Soul Ring were a 100,000-year Soul Ring, Bibi Dong would be able to reach Title Douluo much sooner.

So, after Bibi Dong reached Level 80, he prepared to take her for the harvest.

This time, he brought not only the two elders, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, but also Ling Yuan Douluo and Poison Douluo!

That's right, after joining the Martial Soul Hall, with their support, Poison Douluo finally reached the Title Douluo level.

There are four Title Douluos in total, in addition to that, he and Bibi Dong have the combat power of a Title Douluo, Gu Ziyi feels that this will be enough.

If they were to hunt Da Ming, Er Ming, and others, they might not be strong enough.

However, he knew the relationship between them. Among these Soul Beasts, Xiao Wu was their fatal weakness.

Because Xiao Wu is the object of affection of the two Soul Beasts, she is also her mother's beloved daughter.

It's enough to capture Xiao Wu first, then everything will be resolved.

With Gu Ziyi's Concealment Talisman, there will be no problem capturing Xiao Wu first.

He is confident in his Concealment Talisman.

Or he could take down Xiao Wu's mother first. The woman has now entered the mature stage, but it's very possible she hasn't reached the level of a Title Douluo yet. She will be the easiest to deal with.

After capturing Xiao Wu's mother, he can use her to threaten Xiao Wu... In short, there are many ways to resolve the situation.

There is definitely nothing wrong with this if it's done intentionally, it's just a bit despicable.

Fortunately, Gu Ziyi doesn't mind if the means are despicable.

...

A week later, their group arrived at the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Your Highness, it's just ahead, a few kilometers away!"

As they were almost there, Chrysanthemum Douluo stopped and warned.

"Huhum!"

"Elder Ghost, please go ahead and assess the situation first!"

Gu Ziyi nodded, then drew talismans in the air and condensed several Concealment Talismans, handing them to Ghost Douluo.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Gui Mei nodded, took the Concealment Talisman, and placed it on himself.

Buzz—

Immediately after, his figure completely disappeared.

Even his breath disappeared completely.

"The Star Dou Forest Emperor, I don't know how powerful he is!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo watched his friend's figure disappear and exclaimed with some excitement and solemnity.

Although he was a little nervous, he didn't mind too much.

Because he had encountered a 100,000-year Soul Beast when he was on the Sea God Island, so he felt that a 100,000-year Soul Beast would be too powerful to deal with.

"A 100,000-year Soul Beast! I wish I had discovered it when I first crossed the cultivation threshold!"

Li Chanfei felt a bit regretful.

After hearing what she said, Poison Douluo also agreed with her.

He didn't know whether he had failed to advance when he first discovered a 100,000-year Soul Beast here.

He didn't think too much about it.

Even if he had found the 100,000-year Soul Beast's lair before reaching Level 90, it was not something he could covet.

He didn't have any complaints.

He was already very satisfied with being able to help himself and his son rid themselves of the poison in their Martial Souls.

Besides, it was only because he solved the poison in his Martial Soul that he was able to reach Title Douluo.

So he was very grateful to the Martial Soul Hall or to Gu Ziyi.

"Your Highness, I'm back!"

...

An hour later, Ghost Douluo returned.

And he returned with excitement on his face.

"Old Ghost, you look so excited, what happened?"

Seeing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately began asking.

"Your Highness, I didn't see the Celestial Blue Bull Python in the lake, but the Titan Giant Ape and the Soft Bone Rabbit were there, I also found a woman there!"

Gui Mei said in an excited and surprised tone.

...

(End of this chapter)

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