Traveling with the Snow Emperor, Shen Hanyu no longer had so many concerns. The once crisis-filled Extreme North had become as relaxed and comfortable as a backyard garden, with no trace of tension to be seen.
The Snow Emperor led Shen Hanyu safely through one powerful soul beast territory after another until they finally entered the area close to the core zone.
After much consideration, Shen Hanyu still chose the ferocious beast-level Mermaid Queen. After all, whether in terms of age or cultivation, the other party was extremely suitable, and Shen Hanyu naturally had no intention of lowering his standards.
As a sea soul beast, and one with whom she had a grudge, the Snow Emperor didn't hesitate at all. She took Shen Hanyu deep into the Extreme North until they reached the near-sea area.
Powerful soul beasts were everywhere in this vicinity. Although it was called the near-sea area, this was the near-sea region deep within the Extreme North, not a place ordinary soul beasts or humans could approach. Naturally, it had become a paradise for these powerful beings.
The Snow Emperor led Shen Hanyu flying outward along several icebergs floating on the sea surface. Only after the icebergs on the surface completely disappeared, leaving only floating ice, did she slowly stop.
The Snow Emperor looked at Shen Hanyu and said softly:
"Wait a moment."
After Shen Hanyu nodded, the Snow Emperor turned into a streak of light and plunged into the ocean. About the time it takes to burn one incense stick later, the Snow Emperor rushed up from beneath the sea surface, carrying a dejected-looking mermaid beauty in her hand.
When the mermaid saw Shen Hanyu, her originally dull eyes suddenly lit up. After breaking free from the Snow Emperor's restraint, her silver-scaled tail flicked, and she immediately began circling Shen Hanyu, saying with pleasant surprise:
"What a beautiful man! Snow Emperor, is he your partner? Can I..."
Before she could finish, the Snow Emperor coldly interrupted her. A burst of chilling air exploded from her body, frightening the mermaid into immediately hiding behind Shen Hanyu. She said somewhat resentfully:
"It's just that more than ten thousand years ago I scolded you once for being cruel, do you have to hold a grudge for so long? Hmph, a handsome man like him definitely won't like someone like you~."
The Snow Emperor's face was ice-cold. With a slight lift of her hand, the mermaid was uncontrollably pulled to her side. The hand that pinched the back of her neck made the mermaid's chattering little mouth instantly fall silent.
Shen Hanyu looked at them strangely. No matter how he looked at it, they didn't seem like enemies at all. Instead, they gave off the feeling of a pair of unlucky best friends.
...
After the Snow Emperor gave her a round of "friendly" education, Shen Hanyu learned that this mermaid beauty's name was Hai Xi
A playful yet romantic name, perfectly matching her personality.
After learning about the relationship between the Snow Emperor and Shen Hanyu, Hai Xi neither explicitly refused nor panicked. She simply looked Shen Hanyu up and down very carefully before making her decision:
"Fine, this queen agrees. But you two have to promise me one thing. Otherwise... hmph hmph... be careful, or I'll have the Evil Spirit Orca King bite you..."
Shen Hanyu smiled slightly and said:
"Go ahead and say it. Snow Emperor and I will consider it."
Hai Xi showed a playful smile and said:
"If you make the Snow Emperor call me big sister, then I'll sacrifice myself to you. How about it? Isn't that a great deal?"
Shen Hanyu was stunned. The next moment, a sonic boom sounded.
Hai Xi didn't even have time to scream before the Snow Emperor grabbed her and plunged straight into the water, leaving behind only two words:
"Wait..."
Shen Hanyu: "..."
...
Half an hour later.
The two finally surfaced.
Hai Xi's delicate makeup was almost completely ruined, her eyes had obvious tear stains, her hair was messy, and her hands were covering the area roughly corresponding to a human's buttocks as she glared resentfully at the Snow Emperor.
The Snow Emperor slowly came to Shen Hanyu's side and said softly:
"She agreed. You can prepare yourself."
A trace of curiosity appeared in Shen Hanyu's eyes, but he didn't ask directly. Sometimes a person has to learn to observe and read the atmosphere...
Hai Xi sniffled, her voice carrying a slight crying tone as she said:
"Handsome man, you get ready. I'm done playing with this tyrannical woman. From now on I'll play with you..."
The Snow Emperor coldly glanced at Hai Xi, completely unconcerned.
Shen Hanyu looked at the two of them, and three huge black question marks slowly rose above his head...
...
As the red light faded, another torso-shaped colorful soul bone landed in Shen Hanyu's hand. After putting it away, he looked toward the Sea Tide in his spiritual sea. With Tianmeng's help, she was only a little exhausted. After politely greeting Ice Emperor and Tianmeng, she saw Shuang Ying, who had already returned to her soul beast body. Her eyes immediately brightened. She flew straight over and landed in the center of the coiled Shuang Ying's body. Not long after, the sound of even breathing could be heard...
Shuang Ying opened her eyes in some confusion, looked at the little thing that had somehow appeared in her arms, scratched her head with her long tail, then continued sleeping, showing no discomfort or unease at all.
Watching this scene, Shen Hanyu found it inexplicably amusing. Looking at the Snow Emperor's cold and clear face, he said:
"...Is she really a ferocious beast? She feels more like..."
The Snow Emperor snorted and said:
"The soul ring is on you. Feel it yourself."
Then she flew off into the distance on her own.
Shen Hanyu was a bit confused, but his intuition told him he should hurry and follow...
...
...
Time flew by
One and a half years later.
Heaven Dou Empire, fifty li outside Heaven Dou City.
A man and a woman were walking along a forest path. It was none other than Shen Hanyu and the Snow Emperor, who had supposedly "camped in the open air", "endured hardships", and "trekked with difficulty" to arrive here.
Shen Hanyu held the Snow Emperor's hand and said softly:
"Heaven Dou City is not far now."
One and a half years had passed. Shen Hanyu's appearance hadn't changed at all, except for gaining a touch of maturity. His black robe was somewhat loose, but the casual way he wore it looked exceptionally dashing in others' eyes, only slightly inferior to certain audience members.
The Snow Emperor lazily gave an "mm" and allowed Shen Hanyu to hold her hand. After all, Shen Hanyu had done things far more excessive than this many times with her occasional tacit permission. Over time, she had already grown accustomed to his presence and actions. Now she was like a domineering female CEO in the honeymoon phase of love, even a little... clingy...
Indeed, the right kind of romance can really change a person.
Shen Hanyu hooked his lips, looked at the bright sunshine, and felt extremely good.
They had already returned to the Elemental City once earlier, only to learn that Shui Ningbing had brought several girls to Heaven Dou City, apparently for some friendly competition. Only Xiao Bai and Shen Hanyu's parents remained at the Elemental City.
Originally, when Emperor Xue Ye learned that Shui Ningbing had broken through to become a Titled Douluo, he planned to directly confer upon her the title of Marquis, intending to thoroughly bind her to the Heaven Dou Empire's warship. But Shui Ningbing had straightforwardly and politely refused.
Emperor Xue Ye wasn't angry either. A Titled Douluo with a ten-thousand-year soul ring held unparalleled attractiveness for the current Heaven Dou imperial family. So this time, taking advantage of his birthday celebration, he invited countless academies and powerhouses to come.
Shui Ningbing couldn't refuse and thus helplessly led the team to Heaven Dou City.
Shen Hanyu looked at the towering city walls ahead, faintly hearing the lively sounds coming from within the city. Then he looked at the beauty beside him and unconsciously wrapped his arm around the Snow Emperor's slender waist.
The Snow Emperor gave Shen Hanyu a sideways glance, but her body voluntarily moved closer to him...
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