NOVEL NEXT Chapter 18: I’m a Titled Douluo Now, and You Want Me to Hunt Soul Beasts?
Chapter 18: I'm a Titled Douluo Now, and You Want Me to Hunt Soul Beasts?
"Your Highness, would you like to visit the Star Dou Great Forest too?" Zhao Wuji asked Qin Xiao, seeing he hadn't spoken.
Why would he want to go to the Star Dou Great Forest? Qin Xiao instinctively shook his head to refuse.
However, at that moment, the system's voice rang out:
[Ding, a beginner guide mission has been issued.]
[Novice, after several days of cultivation, your strength has greatly improved. However, while cultivation is important, actual combat is equally crucial.
Mission Requirement: Join the Shrek Academy students in the Star Dou Great Forest and slay a soul beast of over 5,000 years.
Mission Reward: The soul ring of the slain soul beast will merge with one of your existing soul rings.
Note: Soul beasts over 5,000 years old are extremely powerful. A group of novice soul masters may face life-threatening danger.]
This mission... seemed like hell difficulty. Haha.
Qin Xiao felt unphased and even wanted to laugh.
Normally, if this mission were issued and his cultivation level was that of a normal Great Soul Master, it would indeed be dangerous.
But he was not normal, and neither was the system.
With his strength, he could kill a 5,000-year-old soul beast with a flick of his finger. And the system told him it was dangerous?
The danger was for the soul beasts, right?
"But this mission does sound interesting. Slaying a soul beast of over 5,000 years,
Does it mean I could slay one of 10,000, 20,000, or even higher years without issues?
And the reward for completing the mission is the soul ring of the slain soul beast, which will merge with one of my own soul rings. Does that mean one of my soul rings could greatly increase in age?"
Qin Xiao's eyes brightened. This meant a 10,000-year first ring wasn't a dream and could even be higher.
Meanwhile, Zhao Wuji, seeing Qin Xiao shaking his head, let out a sigh of relief.
He had to admit, he felt quite pressured having Qin Xiao around.
Just now, he was merely being polite.
"Well, since that's the case, let's set off," Zhao Wuji announced.
"Okay, let's go now," Qin Xiao responded.
Zhao Wuji: !!!∑(Дノ)ノ.
Didn't he just shake his head in refusal? Zhao Wuji was surprised.
"What's the matter, Teacher Zhao? Is there a problem?" Qin Xiao asked, seeing Zhao Wuji's dumbfounded expression.
"No, no problem at all," Zhao Wuji replied, eager to survive.
"Then let's depart."
Among the crowd, Ning Rongrong covered her mouth with her hand, hiding her smile.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes twinkled, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily curved up.
Everyone thought that only in front of Thunder Emperor would the so-called Immovable King Zhao Wuji truly be immovable.
Star Dou Great Forest, located southeast of the Barak Kingdom, bordered a small part of the kingdom.
Soto City was also in the southeast of the Barak Kingdom, not far from the Star Dou Great Forest, just under 500 kilometers away.
According to Zhao Wuji's estimation, even with Oscar's assistance, this journey should take about a day, considering most of the Shrek students were only at the Great Soul Master level.
However, they covered over 400 kilometers in just half a day, arriving at a small town near the Star Dou Great Forest.
This was all thanks to the young man strolling at the back of the group.
Zhao Wuji watched with nearly tearful eyes as anyone struggling to keep up got zapped. It was cruel!
"Your Highness, that small town ahead is the only resting place outside the Star Dou Great Forest. Let's take a break and restock on supplies," Zhao Wuji suggested.
Hearing this, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and the others were filled with gratitude.
At this moment, they thought Zhao Wuji was so gentle.
"Sounds good," Qin Xiao nodded in agreement.
He also knew that everyone's potential was almost at its limit. With over a hundred miles left, not resting could lead to a breakdown.
Even though he was eager to enter the Star Dou Great Forest to kill soul beasts and complete the mission, a short delay wouldn't hurt. "Did you hear me?"
"What are you waiting for? Prepare what you need and gather here in an hour."
"We'll try to get out of the forest before it gets dark," Zhao Wuji shouted.
Normally, he would rest and enter the Star Dou Great Forest the next morning. The forest wasn't a domesticated soul-hunting forest; even Soul Saints had to be cautious there. One could never be too careful even at the outer edges, as a soul beast of several thousand years might emerge.
But this time, it seemed unnecessary.
"With the Thunder Emperor's power, isn't the Star Dou Great Forest like our own backyard?"
"We got it."
"Be back within an hour."
Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and others were relieved.
Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun finally understood why Ning Rongrong privately called Qin Xiao a great devil.
"My Lord, you?" Zhao Wuji tentatively looked at Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao waved his hand, "Just do your thing, don't worry about me."
Saying this, he sat down under a large tree by the road and slowly closed his eyes.
"Xiao San, this is the Star Dou Great Forest."
"We'll be met by Er Ming soon after we arrive here."
"In the center of the Star Dou Great Forest, no one can hurt you, not even Qin Xiao."
Outside the Star Dou Great Forest, Xiao Wu spoke with a complex expression. She didn't expect to return this way.
"Xiao Wu, rest assured, from now on, apart from hunting soul rings normally, I won't kill any soul beasts unnecessarily," Tang San promised, holding her hand.
Eventually, the killing was inevitable. Xiao Wu forced a smile, knowing it was unavoidable.
"Let's go."
"I've got you covered here."
Saying so, she led Tang San into the forest.
An hour passed quickly. When Qin Xiao opened his eyes, Zhao Wuji, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing had already returned.
"These three rascals, wonder where they've wandered off."
Zhao Wuji frowned.
At this scene, Qin Xiao sighed and suggested, "Check the tavern here."
"They went to enjoy themselves while we waited here?"
"Once we find them, I'll make sure they learn their lesson."
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji looked surprised, then angrily responded.
Soon, Zhao Wuji's towering figure disappeared from Qin Xiao's view.
"Big Devil, how did you know they were in the tavern?"
After Zhao Wuji left, Ning Rongrong curiously asked.
Even Zhu Zhuqing was all ears.
Did Qin Xiao have some special tracking habit?
Both wondered.
Qin Xiao just smiled and replied, "Guessed."
Ning Rongrong: ￣へ￣.
Deep down, she didn't believe Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao, uninterested in further discussion, turned and entered the town.
"Come on, follow him."
Ning Rongrong said, quickly following.
Zhu Zhuqing hesitated briefly, then hurriedly followed.
(End of chapter)
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