Ye Tian naturally had no way of knowing about Bi Bi Dong's progress in the Soul Hunt. This was even more true regarding the changes on distant battlefields. The only thing he was aware of was the battle situation between the Clear Sky School and Spirit Hall before today.
Every time they arrived in a city, Golden Crocodile Douluo would visit the local Spirit Hall. While keeping an eye on the turbulent Soul Master Realm, he primarily checked on how the battles were progressing. Even when there was no fresh news daily, he would still share updates with Ye Tian and the others.
At this moment, Ye Tian had already been drawn in by the bustle within Heaven Dou City. Their carriage drove boldly and unceremoniously through the city gates. Golden Crocodile Douluo had merely changed into ordinary clothes. After all, he had been in seclusion for decades and wasn't at all worried about being recognized.
As for their carriage's style, it had long since changed from when they first set out, with even the horses having been replaced two or three times.
"Wow!" Jin Yue'er's head popped out from behind Jin E, her eyes filled with excitement. She shook her head back and forth, the sky-piercing braid on her head swaying along with the movement, looking quite comical.
The curtains on both sides of the carriage were pulled aside in perfect sync, revealing two pairs of eyes staring intently at the dazzling world outside. Ye Tian turned to look at the towering city walls. Both atop and below the walls, the patrolling and stationed soldiers were all clad in full armor, holding long spears. They carried a fierce, murderous aura about them, appearing very elite.
Setting aside the magnificent gate tower, even the main city gate stood ten meters high and ten meters wide—more than enough for eight horses to pass through side by side. Ye Tian and the others had entered through one of the five-meter high, five-meter wide side gates. The ten-meter main gate remained tightly shut, giving the gate tower an impregnable, fortress-like appearance.
However, this only caused Ye Tian slight surprise. After all, aside from being shorter in length, Spirit Hall City's gate tower was constructed entirely according to imperial city standards.
Qian Renxue gazed at the bustling streets filled with traffic and couldn't help but exclaim, "The scale of Heaven Dou City is much larger than our Spirit Hall City."
"Indeed," Ye Tian nodded, turning back with a smile, "but Spirit Hall City's strength surpasses Heaven Dou City by several levels."
"Exactly! What's the use of being big?" Jin Yue'er retracted her head, clenched her fists, and shouted, "No matter how big it is, we can still seize it!"
For some reason, Jin Yue'er's face had turned bright red, as if she were extremely agitated. This left Qian Renxue somewhat baffled.
"What's wrong with you?" Ye Tian asked, puzzled.
"Hmph! This is so infuriating! They were actually making fun of my hair!" Jin Yue'er snorted coldly, complaining to Ye Tian with her hands on her hips, gritting her teeth.
"After we seize this place, I'll make every single one of them wear their hair in this style!"
"Uh—" Upon hearing this, both Ye Tian and Qian Renxue were somewhat taken aback by this answer. Looking at the sky-piercing braid on Jin Yue'er's head, their expressions turned peculiar, with a faint urge to laugh.
But soon, Ye Tian suppressed his rising smile as frightened voices erupted from outside. Immediately following, Jin E's voice came from outside the carriage.
"Yue'er, don't be angry. Grandpa has already taught those tasteless people a lesson."
Ye Tian's smile twisted into a twitch, his expression growing even stranger.
Old Man Jin E truly had... unique taste!
No wonder he'd raised such a carefree personality in Jin Yue'er.
Even Qian Renxue looked uncomfortable, wanting to laugh but unable to.
"Thank you, Grandpa~"
Jin Yue'er sat down with puffed cheeks, expressing her thanks to Jin E.
"Haha~ No need to be so formal with your grandfather."
Jin E's tone was gentle.
Ye Tian glanced at Qian Renxue, gave an awkward chuckle, and then quieted down.
"Don't be angry, Yue'er. They just don't understand~"
Qian Renxue sat beside Jin Yue'er, softly comforting her with a light laugh.
Within Spirit Hall City,
aside from meeting with her, Jin Yue'er spent most of her time looking for Ye Tian. Otherwise, she'd be beating up those two fellows Yan and Xie Yue.
Naturally, no one there would laugh at her.
But outside, with so many different people around, it was inevitable she'd encounter pointing fingers and gossip.
"That's right! They just don't understand!"
Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Ye Tian immediately nodded in agreement, stepping forward to sit beside Jin Yue'er. Gently playing with her sky-piercing braids, he said with a smile:
"I actually think the hairstyle His Eminence gave you is quite cute~"
"Haha, good lad! You have taste!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo laughed and praised.
But his smile instantly turned cold when he heard Jin Yue'er's next words.
"Ye Tian~"
"E-even if what you say is true, that's no reason for you to play with me like this."
Jin Yue'er's face flushed with embarrassment, her scalp tingling uncontrollably as she gritted her teeth: "If you keep playing, I'm going to bite you!"
"But Little Xue is playing too."
"That's different! Sister Xue doesn't make me feel as... comfortable as you do~"
"Why?!"
Qian Renxue was somewhat puzzled.
Her hands were clearly whiter and more delicate than Ye Tian's!
"..."
Ye Tian sensed a somewhat dangerous atmosphere and quietly withdrew his hand.
After this brief interlude,
Golden Crocodile Douluo soon brought Ye Tian and the others to a Spirit Hall outpost.
Although Spirit Hall had established branches in every city and even village,
to facilitate certain missions, Spirit Hall also maintained other properties in various cities. These changed hands rapidly through shell transactions and various methods involving nobility to conceal their origins,
completely washing the properties of any connection to Spirit Hall.
This ensured
the safe execution of certain covert operations.
The place Ye Tian's group arrived at was a mansion belonging to a minor noble.
As soon as they descended from the carriage, someone came to receive them,
leading them to dine.
The lavish feast on the table dispelled the weariness of their journey.
Jin Yue'er instantly cast aside her displeasure,
her eyes sparkling.
"It smells amazing! Finally, we don't have to eat dry rations and roasted meat!"
"Mhm!"
Qian Renxue couldn't help but salivate either.
Traveling day and night had made her miss Spirit Hall City's luxurious lifestyle terribly.
As for Ye Tian,
he showed little interest in the delicious dishes, instead turning his attention to Golden Crocodile Douluo.
Just moments ago,
he had clearly seen someone deliver intelligence to Jin E.
And after Golden Crocodile Douluo read it,
his eyes were filled with astonishment.
"Your Eminence, Golden Crocodile, any progress regarding the Clear Sky School?"
Ye Tian couldn't help but inquire.
Qian Renxue's gaze quickly focused on them as well, her face curious.
"We've made some progress, I suppose..."
Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded, then truthfully explained.
"This morning, the Saintess charged to the front lines."
"Revealing herself as Titled Douluo 'Rakshasa,' she displayed her hundred-thousand-year Ninth Soul Ring."
"As the youngest Titled Douluo powerhouse on the Douluo Continent, he forcefully eliminated three Soul Douluo experts, forcing the Clear Sky School's defensive line to retreat once more and temporarily cease hostilities!"
"Additionally, news has arrived from Spirit Hall City."
"The three-day deadline has passed. By then, Qianjun Jiangmo will personally lead the forces to launch a full-scale assault!"