Douluo Continent V: Suppressing Tang San with the Might of the Super Beast God

Chapter 15: Second Journey into the Star Dou Great Forest

"I see. Xiao Wu, is your other younger brother named Azure Bull Python?"

After listening to Xiao Wu's words, Ling Yuan tentatively asked.

"Yes, his name is Da Ming, he's my second brother..."

Xiao Wu nodded, then asked with a hint of doubt, "Huh? Sister Lingyuan, how did you know?"

“I’ve heard of them before.”

Ling Yuan glanced at Qiu Hougong secretly and said.

"I see. That makes sense. Da Ming and Er Ming used to be so playful, it's not surprising that people found out about them."

Xiao Wu nodded in deep agreement, her earnest yet adorable expression prompting Qiu Hougong to reach out and poke her. "So what do you need me to do when Erming comes over? Treat him to a meal? We haven't prepared that many ingredients to entertain him."

"Oh no, that's not it..."

Xiao Wu pressed down on Qiu Hou Gong's finger that was poking his face, then looked at him and said, "When Er Ming arrives, he won't understand the situation and will definitely clash with us. Brother, you must protect yourself and Rong Rong and Zhu Qing. I'll go back with Er Ming, talk to the two brothers for a while, and then come back."

"Hmm, how about I go with you to see them?"

Qiu Hougong nodded.

"No!"

"no!"

The two women stopped him in unison, but Qiu Hougong, seeing their somewhat embarrassed expressions, knew what they were thinking and laughed heartily, "Never mind, never mind. Xiaowu, be careful on your way. Rongrong, Zhuqing, and I will be waiting for you to come back."

"Okay, Brother Qiu, don't worry, I'll be back soon..."

Xiao Wu rubbed against Qiu Hougong's cheek affectionately for a while before reluctantly leaving Qiu Hougong's room.

"Xiao Qiu, are you really going to let Xiao Wu leave like this?"

Sensing that Xiao Wu had left, Ling Yuan looked at Qiu Hou Gong, who was still sitting on the bed, and asked. Although their relationship had improved considerably when she took leave two weeks ago, Ling Yuan couldn't help but worry, since this matter involved Qiu Hou Gong's future and mindset.

"Sister Lingyuan, don't worry, Xiaowu wouldn't do such a thing."

Qiu Hougong spoke up.

"Oh? Little Qiu, have you prepared some backup plan?"

Ling Yuan asked.

"No, I simply believe her, just like I believe you."

Qiu Hougong smiled and looked at Ling Yuan as he spoke.

"You little rascal..."

Ling Yuan blushed instantly upon hearing Qiu Hou Gong's words.

"What's wrong with me? Does Sister Lingyuan not like me?"

Qiu Hougong said with a grin, then reached out to pull Ling Yuan into his arms.

"Huh? What's going on?"

Seeing Ling Yuan standing still, Qiu Hougong was a little confused. He was fine when he took leave to go back to the Spirit Hall before, so why couldn't he move her today?

"Pfft~"

Seeing Qiu Hougong's bewildered expression, Ling Yuan couldn't help but chuckle. She then took Qiu Hougong's hand and sat down on his lap.

"His Holiness the Pope probably felt the time was not right, so he did not tell you about this."

Ling Yuan pinched Qiu Hougong's cheek and said.

In which aspect?

Qiu Hougong still didn't understand what was going on, but that didn't stop him from asking for advice out of guilt.

"The higher a Soul Master's realm, the stronger their physical body becomes in order to better withstand the pressure generated when absorbing Soul Power and Soul Rings. Xiao Qiu, you understand that, right?"

Ling Yuan said gently.

“I understand, my mother taught me this when I was six years old.”

Qiu Hougong nodded.

"Yes, but while physical strength increases, another attribute of a Soul Master will also increase accordingly, and that is weight."

Ling Yuan answered.

"Weight? Oh..."

Qiu Hougong suddenly realized, "But Sister Lingyuan doesn't seem to be that... ah."

"Silly girl~ It's heavy, it's heavy, why can't you just say so..."

Ling Yuan smiled and gently tapped Qiu Hougong's forehead, then slowly said, "You can't judge a book by its cover. We may look slender, but we are actually only a little lighter than male Soul Masters of the same level, except for strength-type Soul Masters."

"I see, but I don't feel how heavy you are right now."

Qiu Hougong continued.

"now what?"

As soon as Ling Yuan finished speaking, a sudden surge of power caused Qiu Hougong's expression to change.

Just as he was about to exert his strength to resist this force, the weight that had suddenly appeared disappeared again.

"Do you understand? As a high-level Soul Master, constantly circulating your Soul Power to support your body and reduce weight is a basic skill. If you don't have this ability, you will encounter a lot of trouble in life and in battle."

Ling Yuan answered with a smile.

"I've learned a lot. I'll start practicing from today..."

Qiu Hougong nodded, then another question came to his mind, "Sister, I have another question. When I reached out to pull you just now, I couldn't because you weren't circulating your soul power. If that's the case, why isn't there a single mark left on the floor?"

"It's because of them..."

Lingyuan pointed to the boots she was wearing. "These boots were made by a skilled craftsman that my sister asked me to make. When you stand still, they can help you distribute your body weight properly, so that you won't cause any obvious damage to the ground or the floor of the building."

"I understand. Thank you, Sister Lingyuan, for teaching me another important piece of knowledge."

Qiu Hougong nodded and thanked him with a smile.

"I'm just informing you in advance on behalf of His Holiness the Pope; there's nothing to thank me for."

Ling Yuan replied with a smile.

"No, I should thank you. And..."

Qiu Hougong's eyes flickered, "Sister Lingyuan hasn't finished teaching us about the knowledge of hand-held items yet."

"Little Qiu, you'd better listen carefully, or I'll punish you if you get it wrong."

Upon hearing Qiu Hougong's words, Ling Yuan blushed slightly as she opened the packaging and took out two specially made white jade walnuts...

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Zhao Wuji, who had already gotten up and prepared, woke everyone up with his booming voice.

"Let's go eat now, and then we'll set off."

Zhao Wuji addressed the group of people who were still half asleep.

"Understood, Teacher Zhao." x3

Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar each replied with a sentence, and then followed Tang San, who had finished cultivating the Purple Demon Eye but was in a very bad mood, towards the hotel.

Yesterday, Tang San went to Zhao Wuji, hoping he could help him get back his Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon. However, Zhao Wuji, knowing how formidable Qiu Hougong was, readily refused Tang San and even gave him a stern lecture.

"Zhao Wuji, Qiu Hougong, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing. You people who are courting death, just wait! I, Tang San, will make you regret it sooner or later!"

Tang San, walking at the back of the group, thought to himself, his hands clenched so tightly at his sides that they made a cracking sound.

"Still want revenge? Don't dream of something impossible, Tang Xiaosan."

Seeing Tang San's gloomy expression, Qiu Hougong guessed what he was planning to do and sneered inwardly. Then, he led Xiao Wu and the other two girls towards the hotel, chatting and laughing.

After breakfast, Zhao Wuji led Qiu Hougong and his group quickly towards the Star Dou Great Forest, which took about an hour and a half.

After arriving at the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest, Zhao Wuji first told everyone to stop and rest to recover their strength. Then he began to explain some precautions and rules before entering the Star Dou Great Forest. "Listen carefully, everyone. The inside of the Star Dou Great Forest is extremely dangerous... so without my order, no one is allowed to attack soul beasts. Do you understand?"

"Understood." x8

The eight people spoke in unison, and then, under Zhao Wuji's command, the group headed into the Star Dou Great Forest.

After entering the Star Dou Great Forest, Dai Mubai, who was the vanguard, took the opportunity of clearing the way to vent his anger.

Following behind Dai Mubai, Tang San, who was also very unhappy, kept a close eye on his surroundings, hoping that a few soul beasts would appear to cause trouble for them, so that he could take action and vent his anger.

Two hours later, everyone rested on the spot at Zhao Wuji's command.

However, just as they were eating their dry rations and adjusting their condition, Qiu Hougong's gaze suddenly turned in one direction, and ten seconds later Tang San and Zhao Wuji made the same move.

"Attention all."

Zhao Wuji activated his Martial Soul and said, and Qiu Hougong and the others followed suit and released their Martial Souls as well.

"Zhu Qing, conduct high-altitude reconnaissance."

Qiu Hougong said to Zhu Zhuqing beside him.

"Yes."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, then quickly climbed up a large tree next to her.

"Report: The target is very likely a snake that can fly at a height of three meters above the ground."

Reaching the top of the tree, Zhu Zhuqing stared intently at the flying soul beast ahead and spoke.

"Oh? Doesn't it have a large, blood-red fleshy crest on its head, and a fan-shaped tail?"

Qiu Hougong inquired.

"That's right, it's heading this way at high speed, but it seems to have some balance issues, it might be injured."

Zhu Zhuqing continued.

"Good heavens, it's actually a Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent! This kind of spirit beast is quite rare..."

Zhao Wuji cracked his neck and said excitedly, "Listen up, little guys, the soul beast Xiao Ao needs has arrived. When it comes over, all of you should work together to take it down."

"understand!"

Dai Mubai said with a fierce glint in his eyes.

Just as Dai Mubai and his companions were on high alert, the phoenix-tailed crested snake had already reached the airspace above their location.

"First Soul Skill: Netherworld Thrust!"

Upon seeing the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent arrive, Zhu Zhuqing unleashed her first soul skill without hesitation, charging towards the serpent, which was about six or seven meters long.

"hiss!"

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing attacking it, the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent first slightly tilted its head to dodge Zhu Zhuqing's attack on its crest, and then sprayed a mouthful of seven-colored mist towards Zhu Zhuqing's body.

"what is this?"

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing held her breath, but before she could enter the area of the colorful mist, she was carried back to the ground by a purple figure.

"wait for me."

Qiu Hougong, in his Cloud Bat Armor mode, said something to Zhu Zhuqing, then got up and leaped towards the Phoenix Tail Crested Serpent that was about to fly away from everyone's sight, gathering his ultimate move.

"Death, Moon, Calamity!"

As a crescent-shaped blade of energy flew out, the Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent was startled by the rapid attack and hurriedly adjusted its body to try to dodge, but unfortunately, its tail was still severed by Qiu Hougong's Death Moon Calamity.

"hiss!"

The crested snake let out a mournful cry. Despite the excruciating pain, it still tried to escape, but unfortunately, without its tail, it had completely lost the ability to maintain its balance while flying.

bump!

With a muffled thud, the crested serpent that had crashed into the tree struggled to climb to the top, but was caught by Zhao Wuji who had rushed over and grabbed it by the neck.

"Well done, Qiu Hougong..."

Zhao Wuji praised Qiu Hougong, and after discovering that the age of the crested serpent was just right, he turned to Oscar, whose eyes were shining, and said, "Little Oscar, this crested serpent is just right for you. Come and take care of it."

"Yes! Thank you, Teacher Zhao, thank you, Brother Qiu."

Upon hearing this, Oscar immediately thanked Qiu Hougong and Zhao Wuji excitedly, then took out a dagger and quickly walked to Zhao Wuji's side, ready to make his move.

However, just as Oscar was about to make his move, an old voice suddenly rang out from the woods, "Young brother, wait! You must not kill this crested serpent."

"Who is it?! Why won't I kill it?"

Oscar, feeling annoyed, turned around and saw an old woman in a gray robe, holding a snake staff, walking out of the woods, accompanied by a young and beautiful girl.

"They really did come."

Qiu Hougong looked at the grandfather and grandson and thought to himself, as their individual information appeared before his eyes at the same time.

Name: Chaotianxiang

Appearance rating: A

Height 162 cm

Mental state: Good (due to old age and physical decline)

Physical condition: Good (old and frail)

Current age: 72 years old

Martial Soul: Serpent Staff

Current level: Level 68 Soul Emperor

Current Soul Ring configuration: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black.

Soul Master Type: Power Attack

Number of fused soul bones: zero

Number of unfused soul bones: zero

Current key related persons: Meng Shu (husband), Meng Yiran (granddaughter)

Host affinity: Zero

Combat strength: 1,500

Current combat capability: 1,300 (elderly and frail)

Soul Rings and Soul Skills: First Soul Skill - Serpent Blade, Second Soul Skill - Serpent Bone, Third Soul Skill - Spirit Serpent Formation, Fourth Soul Skill - Serpent Gallbladder, Fifth Soul Skill - Venomous Serpent's Lament, Sixth Soul Skill - Serpent Staff Slash

Character evaluation: One of the peerless dragons and snakes, a powerful figure of the older generation on the Douluo Continent.

Name: Meng Yiran

Appearance rating: SS

Height 171 cm

Measurements: Details not available

Mental state: Excellent

Physical condition: Good (limited training time, body not yet fully developed)

Current age: 16 years old

Martial Soul: Serpent Staff

Current level: Level 30 Great Soul Master

Current Soul Ring Configuration: Yellow, Yellow

Soul Master Type: Power Attack