Time passed unnoticed, and several days had gone by.
While Yunxiao and Shui Wu You were in seclusion together, Qian Renxue was preparing to stir up some trouble in Heaven Dou City with Su Xiaoli.
Just as Yunxiao had suggested, Qian Renxue planned to take Su Xiaoli to the Great Spirit Arena in Heaven Dou City to participate in a Soul Duel.
By now, it was already noon.
In Heaven Dou City, inside a teahouse owned by Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe," three people sat facing each other: "Xue Qinghe," Su Xiaoli, and Huo Wu Lu.
After sipping a cup of premium tea, "Xue Qinghe" finally spoke with an amused smile.
"Heh, Wu Lu Xiong, how have you been these past few days?"
"I wonder how things are going between you, Dugu Yan, and my little sister Xue Ke?"
Xue Ke, the fifth princess of the Heaven Dou Empire, was also the younger sister of Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe."
Since Qian Renxue was using the identity of "Xue Qinghe," it was only natural for her to refer to Xue Ke as her sister.
As for why Qian Renxue addressed Huo Wu Lu as "Wu Lu Xiong"?
Naturally, it was because Huo Wu Lu was the oldest among the three present.
Even though Huo Wu Lu was Shui Wu You's younger brother and Yunxiao's brother-in-law, it didn't have much to do with Qian Renxue.
After all, Shui Wu You called her "little sister," so it wasn't a big deal for her to call Huo Wu Lu "Wu Lu Xiong."
All things considered, the two were somewhat close relatives.
Besides, being able to call someone who had once reached the God King Realm "brother" was hardly a loss for Qian Renxue.
Moreover, to put it bluntly—
If not for Yunxiao and Shui Wu You, even as the young master of the Spirit Hall and the heir of the Angel Clan, she doubted Huo Wu Lu, this cultivation maniac and shut-in, would have spared her a glance.
The Spirit Hall, the Angel Clan, her 99th-level grandfather Qian Daoliu—
Even their ancestor, the First Generation Angel God—
Weren't they all impressive and domineering figures?
But unfortunately, in the eyes of Huo Wu Lu, who had once been at the God King Realm, they were nothing more than insignificant nobodies.
And this wasn't just her talking nonsense. As Yunxiao had once put it—
Only a first-rank Deity like the First Generation Angel God could make figures like Shui Wu You and Huo Wu Lu spare them a second glance.
At this moment, hearing Qian Renxue's teasing, Huo Wu Lu could only sigh helplessly.
"Alright, little girl, stop prying into my affairs."
"Rather than teasing me, why don't we talk about what's coming next?"
The thought of being kicked out of the house by Shui Wu You a few days ago still hadn't fully settled in his mind.
This is your brother-in-law's home. Single dogs aren't welcome here.
My foolish little brother, I've arranged for you to spend time with Dugu Yan and Xue Ke.
Over the next few days, you're going to accompany those two girls.
Five years—no, make it ten—within that time, you must bring home a partner.
Otherwise, my foolish little brother, you'll have to face the combined beating of me and your brother-in-law.
These were the ultimatums Shui Wu You had given him at the time.
When he heard Shui Wuyou say those words, his mind went completely blank.
So now, Huo Wulu had to ask—could he still keep this sister of his, Shui Wuyou, who had been with him for tens of thousands of years?
Qian Renxue: "..."
Su Xiaoli: "..."
Seeing Huo Wulu's shameless, thick-skinned expression, the corners of both women's mouths twitched violently.
Was this really the same Huo Wulu—a cultivation maniac with the attributes of a shut-in?
Qian Renxue could absolutely guarantee that Huo Wulu hadn't taken Shui Wuyou's words to heart at all.
Shaking her head, she pushed aside all these messy thoughts.
Then, Qian Renxue finally got down to business.
"Wu Lu Xiong, since Yunxiao and Wu Youjie are in seclusion, on the surface, the only ones left who can protect Xiao Li are you and me."
"However, due to my identity as the Crown Prince, 'Xue Qinghe,' I can't openly send a Titled Douluo to protect Xiao Li."
"And precisely because of that, once we leave the Great Spirit Arena, everything will have to be handled entirely by you."
Su Xiaoli was fifteen years old this year.
With the strength of a five-ring Spirit King and a configuration of five black ten-thousand-year Soul Rings, she was no pushover.
But honestly, in a place like Heaven Dou City, where all sorts of people mingled, even her status as the Crown Prince, "Xue Qinghe," might not be enough to guarantee Su Xiaoli's safety.
After all, in this chaotic city, not everyone—nor every family or sect—necessarily feared the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
If things proceeded according to her plans, then right now, only a powerhouse like Huo Wulu could ensure Su Xiaoli's safety.
A ninety-third-rank Titled Douluo, with a Soul Ring configuration of six black and three red—this was the result of Huo Wulu's relentless cultivation over the past few years.
In just two years, he had gone from his initial ninety-first rank upon revival to his current ninety-third rank.
It had to be said—Huo Wulu truly had some skills.
Seriously, one shouldn't underestimate the current ninety-third-rank Huo Wulu.
After all, this old-timer had once been one of the Nine Dragon Kings—the Fire Dragon King, a powerhouse at the God King Realm.
Even setting aside the foundations that allowed him to fight above his level, just his tens of thousands of years of combat experience alone meant he could effortlessly thrash a ninety-fifth-rank Titled Douluo.
Especially those Titled Douluo with dragon-type Martial Souls—Huo Wulu dealt with them with particular ease.
Daring to use a dragon-type Martial Soul against him, a former God King and one of the Nine Dragon Kings?
That was nothing short of showing off one's meager skills before a master—utterly overestimating oneself.
And this was precisely why Qian Renxue had specifically sought out Huo Wulu for help.
After all, in this chaotic Heaven Dou City, there were three Titled Douluo with True Dragon Spirits.
Dugu Bo: "..."
Gu Rong: "..."
Yu Yuanzhen: "..."
Damn, just say our names outright.
At this moment, hearing Qian Renxue's arrangements, Huo Wulu nodded.
"Mm, I understand. Your current identity is indeed a bit inconvenient."
"If any problems arise, just leave them to me."
"Just a few measly things, I can take them down in minutes."
Aside from his brother-in-law Yunxiao and his own sister Shui Wu You,
it could be said that in the entire Heaven Dou City, only Chen Xin—the ninety-sixth rank Peak Douluo—could capture Huo Wu Lu's attention.
Of course, how much of Huo Wu Lu's attention this truly warranted...
Well, that was a matter of opinion.