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Zhu Zhuyun's spirit was the Netherworld Civet, and her hearing was extraordinarily sharp. The instant Dai Weisi and his entourage pushed open the door, her bright eyes snapped open.
One glance was all it took to see that the travel-worn Dai Weisi had returned. Her face, previously expressionless, instantly bloomed with joy as a radiant smile spread across her lips.
At that moment, Zhu Zhuyun was like an excited puppy seeing its master return. She rushed forward and threw herself into Dai Weisi's arms, hugging him tightly as she giggled, "Dai Weisi! You're finally back! This wife of yours missed you to death!"
Having shared his bed so many times, Zhu Zhuyun had long discarded her former innocence and shyness. Even in the presence of others, she boldly referred to herself as Dai Weisi's wife.
Seeing his childhood sweetheart—and fiancée—leap into his arms, Dai Weisi also smiled and caught her, holding her delicate body tightly.
"Hehe, Dai Weisi, it's been more than a month. Did you miss me?" she joked coquettishly.
"Do you even need to ask? I missed my precious girl every single day," Dai Weisi replied as he rubbed her soft little head, greedily inhaling her intoxicating fragrance.
"Tch, I don't believe you!" Zhu Zhuyun snorted petulantly. She shot a glance at Tang Yuehua and rolled her eyes. "With Sister Yuehua accompanying you every day, like hell you'd be thinking about me!"
"That's different!" Dai Weisi retorted with a grin. "Sister Yuehua is my little wife. You're my main wife. How can that be the same? Only when all three of you are by my side am I truly happy!"
With that, he ignored all propriety and planted a loud kiss right on Zhu Zhuyun's lips.
Her cheeks flushed crimson. While she had no problem calling him husband in front of others, being kissed so openly was still far too thrilling.
Only after a long while did Dai Weisi reluctantly pull away. If not for the fear of suffocating her, he would have continued endlessly.
"Right, Zhuyun—where's Zhuqing? Why don't I see her?"
Still breathless, Zhu Zhuyun slumped against his chest, panting softly as she replied shyly, "Zhuqing's spirit power has already reached level fifty. Grandpa and Mother took her to the Star Dou Forest to obtain her spirit ring. They should be back in a few days."
She then recounted everything that had transpired in the Star Luo Empire over the past month.
Relocating the Clear Sky Sect
Upon returning to Star Luo City, Dai Pojun first addressed the accommodation of the Clear Sky Sect disciples. After discussions with Tang Xiao, both sides agreed to allocate the Casus Mountain Range in Antonio Province as the new residence for the sect.
The Casus Mountains lay southwest of the Divine Forge Range, not far from the metallurgical capital, Gengxin City.
Relocating the Clear Sky Sect there also served to protect the Forgemaster Association situated within the Divine Forge Mountains. With three Titled Douluo defending Master Lou Gao, Dai Pojun could rest easy.
Moreover, the terrain of the Casus Mountains was remarkably similar to that of their former homeland—towering peaks and layered ridges—an ideal second home for the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect.
Dai Weisi studied the map, examining the geography. Southwest of the Casus Mountains lay the main city of Antonio Province—Antonio City. Beyond that, across the Dragonblood River, sprawled the great western wilderness of the Star Luo Empire.
And deep within it was Dai Weisi's next destination—the City of Slaughter.
In the future, the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect could serve as his escorts there.
Once the relocation site was finalized, Tang Xiao immediately led the sect members to their new home, carrying an imperial decree personally penned by Dai Pojun. With this decree, Tang Xiao was authorized to command all blacksmiths—aside from Master Lou Gao—to aid in constructing a fortress.
The previous Clear Sky Castle had been obliterated in their battle against the Spirit Hall. Now, Tang Xiao intended to build a far greater and more impregnable fortress—one capable of resisting even Titled Douluo.
Dai Pojun agreed readily. Antonio Province was located deep in the heartland of the Star Luo Empire. Should war erupt against either the Spirit Hall or the Heaven Dou Empire, the Clear Sky Sect stationed in the Casus Mountains would become the Empire's second line of defense.
Draining the Enemy to Empower the Empire
After resolving the relocation matter, Dai Pojun wasted no time. He had Ghost Leopard Douluo and Spirit Kite Douluo thrown into the dungeon, sealing their spirit power and chaining them tightly to prevent escape.
Then he summoned Anna, having her use her spirit ability to extract Ghost Leopard Douluo's spirit power and transfer it to Zhu Yaqin, Zhu Zhuyun, and Zhu Zhuqing.
The Black-striped Ghost Leopard and the Netherworld Civet were both dark-element agility-type feline spirits with exceptionally high compatibility.
Zhu Yaqin greedily absorbed Ghost Leopard Douluo's spirit power. Within just ten days, she broke through from level eighty-nine to level ninety, becoming a quasi-Titled Douluo.
Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing also benefited greatly. Zhu Zhuyun's spirit power rose by three levels to sixty-five, while Zhu Zhuqing likewise gained three levels, reaching level fifty and the threshold of a Spirit King.
Anna then transferred Spirit Kite Douluo's spirit power into Lie Tianhu. His Blazing Battle Tiger spirit wasn't picky—any fire-attributed spirit power could be refined and absorbed.
After twenty-seven days, Lie Tianhu's spirit power also surged to level ninety, making him a quasi-Titled Douluo as well.
Immediately afterward, Dai Tianxing and his wife, along with Lin Qiuyang, escorted the three of them to the Star Dou Forest to obtain their ninth spirit rings. By now, they were likely already hunting for suitable spirit beasts.
Shock and Awe
Tang Yuehua, who had been quietly listening, was utterly dumbfounded. Her jaw nearly hit the floor.
She had stayed at the Crown Prince's residence before and knew Anna. She was already shocked to learn of Anna's ability to steal spirit power. Now, however, she was completely stunned.
"Wait—so you're saying that once the Empress and General Lie Tianhu return… they'll already be Titled Douluo?" she exclaimed in disbelief.
Zhu Zhuyun nodded proudly. "Exactly!"
"Then… counting Second Uncle and the others… won't the Star Luo Empire have nine Titled Douluo?" Tang Yuehua gasped, covering her mouth. She then turned to Dai Weisi. "And if we also count you and your sisters' Star Luo Holy Tiger fusion, then that's basically the equivalent of ten Titled Douluo!"
The strength of the Star Luo Holy Tiger was immense. In a one-on-one battle against Demon Bear Douluo, it would have no trouble winning.
Dai Weisi, however, shook his head slightly.
"Though our number of Titled Douluo is nearly on par with the Spirit Hall, their seven Consecrated Elders are all Super Douluo, with the Grand Consecrated, Qian Daoliu, being an Ultimate Douluo. By comparison, we don't have a single Super Douluo yet. If we clash head-on, we'll still be at a disadvantage. That's why we must continue to conceal our strength."
Tang Yuehua nodded gently. "You're right."
(End of Chapter)