Chapter 57:The Pink-Haired Brat Wants to Overtake on a Curve!
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling both understood her intention.
This little girl wants to take this opportunity to be alone with Ye Xuanming!
Dugu Yan's brows furrowed instantly.
Qin Ming looked at Ye Xuanming with some difficulty.
"Xuanming, what's your opinion?"
Hunting for soul rings, especially high-level ones, is an extremely dangerous undertaking. Bringing an extra person increases the chances of something going wrong.
Ye Xuanming looked at Ning Rongrong, who had a hopeful expression on her face, and felt a headache coming on.
This girl is getting better and better at seizing opportunities.
He sighed. "Fine."
"However, you must go back and tell your father first, and get his permission."
"Yay! Brother Ye is the best!"
Ning Rongrong jumped up with joy. She ran to Ye Xuanming's side, stood on tiptoe, and quickly kissed him on the cheek.
Then, she turned around, winked triumphantly at Dugu Yan, who looked displeased.
The cunning in his eyes was undisguised.
Upon seeing this, Dugu Yan raised an eyebrow.
It's broken!
Alarm bells rang in her mind.
This pink-haired brat is up to no good!
Dugu Yan knew Ning Rongrong's thoughts all too well. This time, she was going out alone, far from the emperor's reach, and who knew what might happen?
This is practically an attempt to overtake on a curve!
Dugu Yan wanted to go too, but she was already a fourth-ring Soul Master and had no reason to acquire a Soul Ring.
Moreover, as a member of the Royal Fighting Team, she, as the vice-captain, had to stay behind to take charge when the captain left the team.
She could only watch helplessly as Ning Rongrong succeeded, her teeth itching with anger.
Ignoring the undercurrent between the two girls, Ye Xuanming turned to Dugu Yan, his voice gentle:
"Sister Yanzi, please take good care of the team while I'm away."
"When you go to the Soul Arena, safety is the top priority. Don't be reckless and don't get hurt."
He gave detailed instructions, explaining all the things that needed to be noted.
As Dugu Yan listened to his instructions, her displeasure dissipated considerably, and she nodded.
"I understand, don't worry."
"Take good care of yourself, and keep an eye on that little girl too, don't let her run around."
She couldn't help but glare at Ning Rongrong in the end.
That's how it was settled.
Ye Xuanming and Ning Rongrong will not participate in this training camp, but will instead go to the Soul Beast Forest on their own to obtain soul rings.
After all, Ye Xuanming's strength is not affected by not participating.
After explaining everything, Ye Xuanming took Ning Rongrong and left the academy first.
As Ning Rongrong was leaving, she turned back and made a face at Dugu Yan, looking extremely smug.
Dugu Yan watched the two figures walk away side by side, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
"Hmph, pink-haired brat!" she muttered under her breath.
Ye Lingling, who was standing to the side, gently tugged at her sleeve without saying a word, but her meaning was clear: she was trying to comfort her.
...
Ye Xuanming told Ning Rongrong to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's branch in Tiandou City to communicate with Ning Fengzhi.
He then turned and walked in another direction.
He was going to see Dugu Bo.
Obtaining the fourth soul ring is just one of the purposes.
His real goal was something else.
A treasure that would allow his strength to leap forward once again.
In recent years, he would make an excuse to go back to Nottingham every now and then to accompany Ah Yin on a walk around the outskirts of the Blue Silver Forest.
In reality, he was estimating the time.
Estimate the time it will take for Tang San to leave Nottingham Academy and head to Shrek Academy.
If you count the days, it'll be in the next few months.
After Tang San enrolls in Shrek Academy, he will reach level 30 in Oscars in another month.
His target was the human-faced demon spider from the original novel, and the external soul bone it produced after its death, the Eight Spider Lances.
Dugu Yan already has a scorpion tailbone, so Ye Lingling, being a support type, can't use it.
This piece of soul bone was naturally reserved for him.
Ye Xuanming's Dark Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul has excellent compatibility with the Eight Spider Spears. If he can obtain the Eight Spider Spears, his strength will surely increase dramatically.
Soon, Ye Xuanming arrived at Dugu Bo's herb garden.
Since he and Dugu Yan established their relationship, he changed his address for Dugu Bo from "senior" to "grandpa".
Dugu Bo was lying on a rocking chair in the pavilion, leisurely basking in the sun.
When he saw Ye Xuanming arrive, he didn't even lift his eyelids.
"Hey kid, what's up now?"
"Grandpa." Ye Xuanming walked to his side and spoke directly.
"I'm going to get my fourth soul ring."
Dugu Bo's eyelids twitched.
"So fast? Not bad."
"But I have another purpose for going this time, besides obtaining the soul ring," Ye Xuanming continued. "As for what it is, please don't ask yet."
"I need you to protect us secretly, just in case."
Dugu Bo finally opened his dark green eyes.
He sat up and looked at Ye Xuanming.
"You little rascal, you've got a lot of tricks up your sleeve."
He didn't ask any more questions, he just waved his hand.
"Okay, go ahead."
"Is Rongrong coming along too?"
"Um."
"Hmph, you're quite the lucky guy." Dugu Bo curled his lip and lay back down. "Just don't forget about my granddaughter."
Having received Dugu Bo's promise, Ye Xuanming felt much more at ease.
With this titled Douluo secretly overseeing the operation, the trip to the Star Dou Great Forest can be considered foolproof.
...
The next day, early morning.
At the east gate of Tiandou City, a carriage, though not luxuriously decorated, was already waiting. Its interior was extremely comfortable.
Ye Xuanming, dressed in a black outfit, stood tall and straight beside the car, waiting quietly.
Before long, a pink figure came skipping and hopping over.
Ning Rongrong changed into a pink short skirt outfit that was easy to move in, and her long pink hair swayed as she ran.
Her face was beaming with a bright smile, and she was carrying a food box in her hand.
"Brother Ye, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting!"
She ran up to Ye Xuanming and proudly held up the food box as if presenting a treasure.
"These are snacks that I had the kitchen specially make for us to eat on the way."
Ye Xuanming took the food box, a slight smile appearing on his face.
"Let's go, get in the car."
He first helped Ning Rongrong into the carriage, and then followed her in.
With a flick of the whip, the coachman slowly started the carriage and headed towards the official road outside the city.
Inside the carriage, Ning Rongrong appeared exceptionally excited.
She was like a curious cat, sometimes peeking out the curtains to see the scenery, sometimes snuggling up to Ye Xuanming and chattering about the interesting things that happened at the academy.
"Brother Ye, what kind of soul beast do you think I'll get this time?"
Ye Xuanming looked at her dreamy expression and simply smiled.
"Once we reach the Soul Beast Forest, let's see how our luck runs out."
"Hmph, with Brother Ye around, my luck is definitely the best!" Ning Rongrong said with certainty.
She took a delicate osmanthus cake from the food box and handed it to Ye Xuanming's mouth.
"Brother Ye, ah—"
Ye Xuanming opened his mouth somewhat helplessly and ate the osmanthus cake.
It's sweet but not cloying, and melts in your mouth.
Ning Rongrong watched him eat, then happily squinted her eyes.
Along the way, she tried every means to talk to Ye Xuanming or feed him various snacks, as if she wanted to make up for the time that Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had "taken over" in the past two years.
Although Ye Xuanming spent most of his time resting with his eyes closed and adjusting his state, he did not stop her little actions.
He understood what the girl was thinking.
However, he cannot give her any clear promises yet.
After all, Ning Fengzhi...
After four days of travel, the carriage finally arrived at a small town on the outskirts of the Starry Sky Forest on the evening of the third day.
Because of its proximity to the Soul Beast Forest, the town is exceptionally prosperous, with Soul Masters coming and going everywhere on the streets.
The two found the cleanest-looking hotel and settled in, planning to rest for the night before heading into the forest early the next morning.
During dinner, Ning Rongrong looked out the window at the bustling crowd, feeling somewhat curious.
"Brother Ye, everyone here seems to be really amazing."
"Most of the people who come here are Soul Masters who come to hunt Soul Rings, or mercenaries who have taken on missions related to Soul Beasts, so their strength is naturally not weak," Ye Xuanming explained.
"Will it be dangerous if we go in tomorrow?" Ning Rongrong asked nervously, grabbing Ye Xuanming's arm.
Although she spoke casually, she was still somewhat apprehensive when she actually reached the edge of the Soul Beast Forest.
That's one of the most dangerous places on the mainland.
"Don't worry." Ye Xuanming patted the back of her hand. "I'm here."
A simple sentence instantly put Ning Rongrong at ease.
Looking at Ye Xuanming's composed profile, the unease in her heart quickly vanished.
Yes, with Brother Ye here, what is there to be afraid of?
He's a monster who can easily kill even a five-thousand-year-old soul beast.
...
Meanwhile, on the second floor of another unassuming tavern in the town.
Dugu Bo sat alone by the window, with only a pot of wine on the table.
He gazed at the brightly lit hotel in the distance, his dark green eyes reflecting an unreadable emotion.
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