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

"It really is Liu Erlong, but why is she here in Sunset Forest all by herself?"

While Qiu Hougong was thinking, Ling Yuan had already killed the Vajra Fierce Tiger, which was about 50,000 years old, and also rescued Liu Erlong.

"Xiao Wu, you guys help take care of her, I'm going to deal with that tiger."

Qiu Hougong turned his back to Xiao Wu and the other girls and said.

"Okay, Brother Qiu."

Xiao Wu responded with a smile, and then the girls led Liu Erlong toward the tent.

Night falls, and the bright moon hangs high in the sky.

After carefully dismembering the corpse of the Vajra Fierce Tiger, Qiu Hougong sat on the open ground next to the tent, roasting meat while pondering some of the problems he would encounter next.

“Liu Erlong, this woman is just as stubborn as Dong’er; once she sets her mind on something, she won’t easily let go. To win her over, we must first find a way through Yu Xiaogang. But it’s been a month now, and we haven’t received any news from Xue’er, nor from Uncle Ning. Could he have gone to the Star Luo Empire with Flander? That’s unlikely; given Davis’s personality, he would definitely… Hmm? Maybe not…”

Remembering what the system had said earlier, Qiu Hougong couldn't help but dismiss his previous thoughts. "This isn't a book, and the events and characters won't be exactly the same as in the book... After this matter is over, I'll discuss it with Xue'er and see if we can make some moves with Xingluo..."

Having settled this matter, Qiu Hougong thought of something else, "Speaking of which, something's a bit strange. Why did Dong'er and the others' favorability points get stuck after reaching ninety-nine? System, can you tell me why?"

"Ding! This question is not within the scope of the system's answer. Please explore it on your own."

The system replied.

"Okay, I guess I'll have to figure it out myself..."

As Qiu Hougong pondered, he sprinkled seasonings onto the roasted meat. Just then, a voice came from inside the tent behind him, "Brother Qiu, that sister has woken up."

"Oh? You're awake..."

Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Qiu Hougong first set up the barbecue aside, then walked to the tent and said, "Rongrong, may I come in now?"

"Okay, Brother Qiu, come in."

Xiao Wu's voice rang out, and then Qiu Hougong was pulled in by a delicate pink hand.

Following Xiao Wu into the tent, Qiu Hougong saw Liu Erlong, with his long hair loose and his face somewhat pale, lying on the bunk in the center of the tent, with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing sitting on either side.

"What a handsome young man! Is he the leader of this team?"

Upon seeing Qiu Hougong enter, Liu Erlong, surprised by Qiu Hougong's youth and handsome appearance, was about to get up to greet him, but was immediately stopped by Qiu Hougong. "You are injured, so you don't need to get up."

"Thank you for your help."

Liu Erlong expressed his gratitude.

"You're welcome. We were just passing by as Soul Hunters..."

Qiu Hougong smiled and waved his hand, then sat down on the chair that Ling Yuan had brought over. "May I ask your name, Miss?"

"As expected, he really is..."

Seeing Ling Yuan's actions, and sensing that Ling Yuan's aura was extraordinary, Liu Erlong was certain of her previous thoughts. "My name is Liu Erlong. May I ask what your name is, young master?"

"My surname is Qiu, and my given name is Hou Gong. These gentlemen are..."

Qiu Hougong introduced Xiao Wu and the others to Liu Erlong, then tentatively asked, "Miss Liu, the Sunset Forest is fraught with danger. Even though you are a Soul Saint-level Soul Master, you shouldn't be venturing into the depths of the forest alone. Could it be that Miss Liu has encountered some difficulties?"

"This……"

Liu Erlong felt a little embarrassed when she heard Qiu Hougong's words. She had come to Sunset Forest because she was in a bad mood and wanted to fight the soul beasts in the forest to vent her frustration. Unexpectedly, she was besieged by several soul beasts with a strength of around 40,000 to 50,000. Fortunately, she managed to fight her way out of the encirclement with her strong combat power and perseverance. Otherwise, Qiu Hougong would not be able to see her now.

Seeing that Liu Erlong remained silent, Qiu Hougong did not continue to ask questions. "Miss Liu, your body has not fully recovered yet. Why don't you come with us first, and leave here after we have completed this hunting mission?"

"Then thank you very much for taking me in, Young Master Qiu."

Liu Erlong thought for two seconds before speaking. She was currently in a weakened state after her Martial Soul True Body had been forcibly shattered, making it unsuitable for her to act alone.

"No need to be so polite..."

Qiu Hougong smiled and waved his hand, then went outside to bring in the roasted meat and handed it to Liu Erlong, saying, "Miss Liu, please take good care of yourself. If you encounter any difficulties, please feel free to ask."

"Thank you very much, young master. I will definitely repay your life-saving grace once I recover."

Liu Erlong took the roasted meat and said that he also felt a sense of goodwill towards Qiu Hougong.

"Hey, it was just a spontaneous act, so there's no need for any reward. Get some rest."

After Qiu Hougong finished speaking, he turned around and led Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ling Yuan outside.

"Who exactly are Qiu, Hou, and Gong? Never mind, whoever they are, since they saved me, I must repay this kindness."

Liu Erlong thought to herself, and then, already starving, she began to devour the roasted meat that Qiu Hougong had brought her.

Liu Erlong was enjoying his meal in the tent, while Qiu Hougong and the others weren't in a hurry to eat. More accurately, Qiu Hougong himself wasn't in a hurry.

"Little Qiu, you've worked hard!"

As Qiu Hougong was setting up ground spikes, Xiao Wu, sitting to the side, said in a sweet voice.

"It's nothing, you guys eat first, don't worry about me..."

As Qiu Hougong spoke, he set up the tent in no time.

"How is it, ladies? Does it suit your taste?"

Sitting between Xiao Wu and Ling Yuan, Qiu Hougong smiled and looked at the four women.

"It tastes great, Brother Qiu."

Ning Rongrong said that even though she always pays attention to her image, her mouth was covered in oil from eating today.

"Eat slowly, there's still plenty of meat, enough for us to use up in Sunset Forest for the next few days."

Qiu Hougong smiled and used a handkerchief to wipe Ning Rongrong's mouth, then picked up a skewer of grilled meat and started eating.

After finishing their meal, the five returned to their tent.

Because they were outdoors, the five of them didn't have full, unobstructed contact with the air as usual, but even so, it didn't stop Qiu Hougong from playing with walnuts every day.

"Brother Qiu... there's something I don't understand... why do you treat them like this every day?"

Sitting in front of Qiu Hougong, Zhu Zhuqing spoke softly, her rosy face full of confusion.

"That's how this piece is; you need to break it in every day. Otherwise, not only will its luster fade, but its feel will also become seriously problematic..."

As Qiu Hougong spoke, he moved the two white jade walnuts he was holding together and rubbed them against each other. "Especially the large ones you prepared, they need to be properly broken in."

"Oh, I see..."

Xiao Wu, who was listening to Qiu Hougong's explanation, nodded in sudden understanding. Then she straightened up the two small and lovely walnuts she had prepared and said, "Brother Qiu, after you finish making it for Zhu Qing, you have to take good care of mine too."

"Me too, me too."

Ning Rongrong also held up the small walnuts she had prepared and said.

"Okay, everyone, don't rush, let's do it one at a time."

Qiu Hougong replied with a smile.

"Xiao Qiu, this Liu Erlong, I think I remember who she is."

Sitting behind Qiu Hougong, Ling Yuan gently massaged his shoulders as she spoke.

"Oh? Sister Lingyuan, please tell me."

Qiu Hougong asked, his hands moving without pausing at all.

"She should be the daughter of some high-ranking member of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, but that's not important. What's important is that she once formed a trio called the Golden Iron Triangle with two men, and one of those men was Flander."

Ling Yuan said.

"Flander?!" x3

Upon hearing Ling Yuan's words, Xiao Wu and the other two girls were all startled.

"So, does that mean Liu Erlong is our enemy?"

Ning Rongrong spoke first, while Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing both wore expressions of anticipation.

"Not necessarily, because as far as I know, the Golden Triangle disbanded twenty years ago, and we don't even know if they're still in contact..."

As Ling Yuan spoke, she looked down at Qiu Hougong and said, "Little Qiu, what do you mean? If you think there's a problem, I'll go and bring her here right now."

"Sister Lingyuan, there's no rush..."

Qiu Hougong shook his head and said seriously, "The situation is not very clear right now. Taking action rashly may be detrimental to us. So let's maintain our previous attitude and observe her situation carefully."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Ling Yuan said.

"I have no objections, I'll listen to Brother Qiu."

"Me too."

"Same."

Xiao Wu and the other two girls all expressed their opinions.

"Okay, let's rest too. We have to get up early tomorrow."

After Qiu Hougong finished speaking, the group lay down on their bunks and slowly drifted off to sleep...

One week later, in the afternoon, in Tiandou City.

Standing at the entrance of Blue Tyrant Academy, Qiu Hougong smiled and said to Liu Erlong, who had fully recovered, "Sister Erlong, we'll be leaving now. We'll come back in a few days."

After spending a week together, Qiu Hougong not only helped Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing successfully break through to level 34, but he also gradually became familiar with Liu Erlong, and they can now address each other as brother and sister.

"Alright, Brother Qiu. Come visit me anytime you have time. I welcome you anytime."

Liu Erlong patted her breastplate, which was several sizes larger than her head, and said cheerfully. Although they had only known each other for a short time, Liu Erlong still respected her younger brother Qiu Hougong. After all, in all her years in the world of Soul Masters, this was the first time she had met someone who had reached the Soul King level at the age of twelve, and who was also handsome and had a good personality.

"Yes, Sister Erlong, we'll definitely come here often in the future..."

Qiu Hougong chatted with Liu Erlong for a few more minutes, and then led Xiao Wu and the others toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Back at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Qiu Hougong, who had been separated from Xiao Wu and the others for a while, first went to the study to chat with Ning Fengzhi for a while. After finding that there was still no news of Flander and the others, he got up and left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, heading towards the Martial Soul Temple.

Following the secret passage to the Crown Prince's palace, Qiu Hougong was not in a hurry when he found that Qian Renxue was not there. He knew that Qian Renxue was discussing the affairs of the Heavenly Battle with Xueye at this time, so he sat cross-legged on the bed, cultivating and waiting for Qian Renxue to return.

Five hours later, Qiu Hougong opened his eyes after noticing footsteps approaching.

Just as he got up and stood up from the bed, the door to his palace was opened, and the person who opened the door was naturally Qian Renxue.

"Little Qiu?!"

Upon seeing Qiu Hougong, Qian Renxue was overjoyed. Instantly revealing her disguise, she swiftly led Qiu Hougong into a secret room. After a thrilling and exciting verbal battle with him, Qian Renxue gently punched Qiu Hougong's chest and said resentfully, "You brat, you haven't come to see me for a week and an hour."

"I'm sorry to have kept my darling Xue'er waiting."

Qiu Hougong held Qian Renxue's small hand and spoke softly. Although he had told Qian Renxue about his trip to Sunset Forest before leaving, it didn't stop him from apologizing when Qian Renxue was angry with him.

"Ugh~ What 'Snowy Baby'? That's so cheesy..."

Qian Renxue said shyly, then took Qiu Hougong's hands and placed them on the two huge stoves she carried with her to warm them, "You must have had a hard time in Sunset Forest these past few days. Did you encounter any danger?"

"I didn't encounter any danger, but I did run into someone..."

Qiu Hougong scratched the stove and said.

"A person? Who is it?"

Qian Renxue asked, her pretty face slightly flushed.

"One of the original Golden Iron Triangle, now the Dean of Blue Tyrant Academy - Liu Erlong."

"Liu Erlong, why did she go to Sunset Forest?"

Qian Renxue asked.

"I don't know. Anyway, she was all alone. When I met her, she was being chased by a soul beast. If I hadn't asked Sister Lingyuan to help, she would have already finished her seven-day mourning period."

Qiu Hougong replied.

"The seventh day after death? Where did that term come from..."

Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow, but didn't seem to care much. "Since she's being chased by a soul beast, why did you have Ling Yuan save her, Xiao Qiu? Wouldn't it have been better to just let her die? That way, we can avoid her becoming our enemy in the future."

"Because doing this is a bit of a loss..."

Qiu Hougong explained to Qian Renxue, "If she lives, she can be used as bait to lure Flander and the others out. If we kill her now, it will be even more difficult to find Flander and the others."

"Hmph~ You little rascal..."

Upon hearing Qiu Hougong's words, Qian Renxue first gave a soft snort, then looked at Qiu Hougong's handsome face, which was so striking it could crack even in a mirror, and said, "You want to keep her around, not just to use her as bait, right? No, you never intended to use her as bait at all, did you?"

Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qiu Hougong, whose secret had been exposed, blushed. "Ahem, I just wanted to have another foot warmer to help my sister share some of the pressure."

"Share the burden? You..."

Qian Renxue gently tugged at Qiu Hougong's ear and said, "I don't care what you want to do. But I have to tell you that the conditions for Liu Erlong to become bait are no longer available."

"The conditions are gone? Could it be that you, sister..."

Upon hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qiu Hougong couldn't help but beam with joy.

“That’s right, come with me.”

Qian Renxue gently pulled Qiu Hougong's hand away from the stove, nodded, and then led him out of the secret room.