"Hmph, it's all thanks to this Emperor~" The Ice Empress puffed up proudly, her face full of smugness.
After all, it was she who had discovered the Ten-Thousand Year Whale Jelly.
Though her current strength was weak, she possessed memories spanning hundreds of thousands of years—her knowledge and insight were far beyond what mere humans with lifespans of a mere century could comprehend.
These foolish humans couldn't recognize a treasure, selling the Ten-Thousand Year Whale Jelly as a defective product. What a waste of something so precious!
"Mhm, my Ice Empress is so clever~" Ye Feng bent down and planted a kiss on her cheek, clearly in high spirits.
"Ah! What are you doing… there are so many people around…" The Ice Empress blushed, pouting in embarrassment.
"Hehe, Sister Ice Empress , don't be shy~"
A Yin covered her mouth, giggling beside them.
After spending nearly half a month together, she had genuinely come to accept the Ice Empress as a close friend.
Though the Ice Empress was usually quite tsundere, there was no denying that she could be incredibly adorable at times.
Moreover, the Ice Empress 's talent was truly superior to hers. Without Ye Feng's help, she had already reached level 21 and condensed her second thousand-year Soul Ring.
Meanwhile, A Yin, who slept with Ye Feng every night, had only barely reached level 31, just condensing her third Soul Ring yesterday.
And she had noticed that after reaching the Soul Grandmaster rank, her cultivation speed had slowed down drastically. Catching up to Ye Feng seemed like an impossible dream…
"Alright, let's hurry. I think we're being watched…"
Ye Feng chuckled, patting A Yin and the Ice Empress 's heads before swiftly leading them into the crowd.
With his powerful spiritual sense, Ye Feng could clearly see the person tailing them.
It was a disheveled, middle-aged man missing an arm and a leg. Though only a Soul Saint, his aura was incredibly fierce, and his burning gaze was fixed on A Yin.
If Ye Feng wasn't mistaken, this scruffy man was most likely Tang Hao!
Ye Feng didn't care why Tang Hao had already mutilated himself at this point in time. All he knew was that Tang Hao currently possessed at least two… no, three Soul Bones!
With that thought, Ye Feng didn't hesitate. The moment Tang Hao lost sight of them, he activated Blink, teleporting A Yin and the Ice Empress outside of Heaven Dou City.
At the same time, he deliberately left traces of Space Teleportation behind, making it easier for Tang Hao to track them…
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"A Yin! My A Yin!!!"
Behind them, Tang Hao burst out from the crowd, frantically looking around, but his target had completely vanished. Enraged, he roared in fury.
Ever since severing his limbs, he had been searching the empire for any trace of A Yin, but to no avail.
Frustrated, he decided to check on his son, Tang San.
However, when he arrived in Soto City, he found Shrek Academy completely deserted.
After extensive inquiries, he finally learned that Shrek Academy had relocated to Heaven Dou City.
Without delay, he rushed there, relieved to see Tang San safe and sound.
The rabbit by Tang San's side was still there too, which further eased his mind.
After all, that rabbit was a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast in human form.
If she remained loyal to Tang San, he might even acknowledge her as his daughter-in-law.
But if she dared harbor any ulterior motives, he wouldn't hesitate to kill her and take her Soul Bone.
Even if the Soul Ring went to waste, it was still better than letting someone else claim it.
After visiting Tang San, he took a stroll around Heaven Dou City.
But never in his wildest dreams did he expect that such an aimless walk would lead him to the one he had been longing for—A Yin!
Though he didn't understand why, A Yin had managed to undergo shape-shifting and had even transformed into a little girl.
Yet he was absolutely certain—that was his A Yin, his wife!!
That damned thief not only stole A Yin but had also molded her into this state. He was simply courting death!
"You wretched thief, you won't escape! Daring to take my A Yin—you've already chosen the path to your demise! I, Tang Hao, will kill you!"
With a dark expression, Tang Hao swiftly chased toward the outskirts of the city, following the faintest trace of spatial power.
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Outside the city, Ye Feng, the Ice Empress , and A Yin appeared in the wilderness.
This place was far from the city—perfect for becoming Tang Hao's grave.
"Brother Ye Feng, who's chasing us?" A Yin asked curiously.
"A bad person, probably here for you," Ye Feng replied with a smile, ruffling A Yin's hair.
A Yin had been "reset to factory settings" by him and now had no connection whatsoever to Tang Hao.
As for "stealing" A Yin…
In Ye Feng's eyes, it wasn't theft—it was salvation.
With him, A Yin had limitless possibilities ahead.
But with Tang Hao, she would likely be forced to sacrifice herself again…
The dignified Blue Silver Emperor, a powerful existence bearing the "Seed of Life" of Douluo Star, was reduced to nothing more than a tool for extracting Soul Bones and Soul Rings under Tang Hao's care. How laughable.
Though, it seemed Tang Hao had mutilated himself—his lifespan probably wouldn't exceed a hundred years.
By the time Tang Hao died of old age, A Yin would only be around a century old.
And then, there was a high chance she'd be treated as a weed and uprooted by later generations, dying on the spot.
Ye Feng naturally wouldn't allow such a tragedy to happen.
"Then you have to protect me, Brother! Don't let the bad person take me away~"
Hearing this, A Yin wasn't the least bit afraid. Instead, she clung tightly to Ye Feng's leg, giggling.
She trusted Ye Feng completely. Since he said so, she had nothing to fear—she was happy to just relax.
After all, the feeling of being protected was truly wonderful.
Of course, it was also because she was still young.
Once she grew up, she wouldn't need Ye Feng's protection anymore—she might even be able to protect him in return.
"Don't worry."
Ye Feng gently patted A Yin's head, his eyes filled with warmth.
"He's here!"
At that moment, the Ice Empress 's gaze turned toward the distance, gradually growing solemn.
Though she was only a Great Soul Master now, her insight remained sharp. Just from the opponent's oppressive aura, she could roughly gauge his strength.
The newcomer was merely a Soul Saint, yet his presence was terrifying—comparable to a Titled Douluo!
Just what kind of powerhouse had Ye Feng provoked?
"Whoosh—"
In the next instant, a disheveled, scruffy-bearded middle-aged man, resembling a vagrant, appeared before the three.
The man looked filthy, missing an arm and a leg.
He didn't use a prosthetic for his missing arm, but his severed leg was fitted with a crude, makeshift prosthetic—poorly crafted and uneven, causing him to limp as he walked.
Yet, despite his wretched appearance…
Yet the aura emanating from the other party was utterly terrifying, especially the murderous intent in his eyes that seemed almost tangible.
"Kid, so you're the one who stole my A Yin. Hand her back, and I might consider leaving your corpse intact."
Tang Hao stared fixedly at Ye Feng, his murderous intent undisguised, his tone bone-chillingly cold.
"Oh, your A Yin?"
Ye Feng pulled A Yin out from behind him, pointing at Tang Hao as he asked: "My little A Yin, do you know this cripple here?"
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