The clamor of the Soul Masters' battlefield did not spill over into the lives of ordinary people.
Heaven Dou City remained as peaceful as ever.
The morning sun was brilliant.
In the backyard of the Dugu Family residence, a luxurious carriage had been parked early on. Golden Crocodile Douluo had already taken his seat in the driver's position of his own accord.
Jin Yue'er, cheeks puffed out and carrying a stick laden with candied hawthorns, stomped angrily into the carriage and ducked inside. Immediately, she poked her head out the window and urged, "Ye Tian, Sister Xue, hurry up! I don't want to stay in this awful place a moment longer!"
"Haha, coming, coming."
Qian Renxue walked over, unable to hold back her laughter, a hint of schadenfreude in her expression.
Golden Crocodile Douluo smiled wryly and turned to ask the carriage behind him, "Yue'er, are you still upset?"
"Hmph! I'm furious! I hate Heaven Dou City!"
The moment Jin E asked, Jin Yue'er's anger flared up again. She fumed and cursed angrily, pulling out a candied hawthorn and biting into it fiercely.
"And they call this the most prosperous city? The people here have no taste at all!"
"They're the ones who look like maids!"
"Haha…"
Qian Renxue's laughter didn't cease as she stepped into the carriage to comfort her:
"Alright, Yue'er, didn't Xiao Tian buy you all these candied hawthorns? Calm down, don't let anger ruin your health."
"I can't calm down as long as we're in this city…"
Jin Yue'er pouted, full of grievance.
After Ye Tian and the others withdrew from Sunset Forest, they returned to the Dugu Family mansion in Heaven Dou City.
That very evening, they had eagerly gone to explore the night market…
But evidently,
Jin Yue'er's eccentric hairstyle still stood out conspicuously, attracting many strange looks, mockery, and even insults. If not for the fear of exposing their Martial Souls and causing unnecessary trouble, Ye Tian and the others would have almost started a fight with the offenders…
Because of this, Jin Yue'er hadn't stepped outside for the next two days, lying in bed sulking and too angry to eat.
She only emerged from her room this morning.
Qian Renxue plucked a candied hawthorn from the stick and patted Jin Yue'er's head, continuing to console her: "Your hairstyle is so unique; they just don't know how to appreciate it. There's no need to get angry over irrelevant people."
"Xue Er is right. There's no need to waste any emotion on irrelevant people; that's just punishing yourself."
Ye Tian smiled as he boarded the carriage.
Qian Renxue immediately patted the seat beside her, and Ye Tian obediently took his place there.
At the same time, he informed Golden Crocodile Douluo outside.
"Your Excellency, Elder Dugu and the others will be sending some things over later…"
"Then we'll wait a bit longer."
Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded.
"Ye Tian, you and Sister Xue are all talk~"
Jin Yue'er rolled her eyes and pursed her lips:
"If someone said your… thing was small, wouldn't you get angry?"
Upon hearing this,
Qian Renxue's face instantly flushed as if on fire.
"Yue'er, wh-what nonsense are you spouting again?!"
"How did you turn this into a personal attack?"
Ye Tian, who had just sat down, widened his eyes in shock.
When it came to his dignity as a man, he certainly wouldn't take it lying down. He retorted assertively, "Would your eyes deceive you? Have you forgotten so soon?"
"I-I didn't see anything!"
Jin Yue'er stammered, turning away her flushed face.
Qian Renxue shot a reproachful glare at Ye Tian, secretly clicking her tongue in disapproval. Had she not also witnessed the scene and felt too embarrassed to intervene abruptly, her hand would have already pinched Ye Tian's waist.
"Ahem!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo's cough echoed through the air.
Ye Tian immediately wiped the arrogance off his face and regained his composure. "Anyway, calm down first," he said, waving his hand while pulling out a candied hawthorn stick to chew on.
He stared at Jin Yue'er's disheveled sky-piercing braid. On this matter, he held a different view from Qian Renxue. No matter how unique one's style was, there should be limits. He had actually considered this a good opportunity to help Jin Yue'er change her image over the past couple days, but hadn't expected her to hide alone in her room.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" Jin Yue'er asked, already blushing crimson under Ye Tian's persistent gaze.
"Just admiring your distinctive hairstyle," Ye Tian replied softly with a smile.
"You've been looking at it for years, and I've kept wearing it the same way. What's so interesting about it?" Jin Yue'er muttered discontentedly.
"Exactly. While your hairstyle is unique, now that you're older, it might be time to try something new. When your hair grows down to your waist, are you still going to wear five thick braids?" As he spoke, Ye Tian reached out and tugged at Jin Yue'er's sky-piercing braid. "See? It's drooping now, nowhere near as perky as when we first met. You could try changing styles occasionally."
"Oh right! Xiao Tian makes a good point," Qian Renxue chimed in belatedly, offering her support. "Yue'er, your face is so pretty—if you switched to their hairstyles, you'd absolutely dazzle them."
"Change my hairstyle?" Jin Yue'er paused, furrowing her brow. She raised a hand to touch her hair and nodded. "It does feel rather limp... No wonder it swings around when I run."
After a moment, she called out toward the front: "Grandpa, do you know how to do other hairstyles? I want to try something trendy when we get back."
"Uh, well... Let Grandpa practice with some straw first when we return."
"..."
"Whew." Ye Tian breathed a sigh of relief, feeling immensely pleased as he began envisioning Jin Yue'er with a new style.
Qian Renxue added cheerfully, "Actually, Yue'er, you look quite lovely with your hair down."
"..."
"Young friend Ye Tian!" Dugu Bo's voice abruptly cut off the conversation inside the carriage.
Ye Tian immediately leaned out the window. "Senior."
"Young friend Ye Tian, these are all the medicinal herbs from our Dugu Family warehouse. I'm giving you this Wishful Treasure Sack along with them." Watching Dugu Bo extend the pouch, Ye Tian hesitated briefly before accepting it with both hands.
"Thank you for your generosity, Senior!"
"No need for formalities, young friend. I'll remain here awaiting your instructions." Dugu Bo smiled, his expression already carrying respect. Since Ye Tian was willing to lend the Dugu Family a hand, he naturally wouldn't refuse. Even if it merely involved selling pills for Ye Tian—what organization would turn down such effective medicines? They could enjoy the advantage of proximity!
Ye Tian nodded with a smile. "In that case, I'll take my leave. I'll contact you once I have definite news. Your Excellency, we may depart now."
"No problem!" Golden Crocodile Douluo responded promptly, cracking the whip.
Dugu Bo once again bowed to Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Your Excellency, please travel safely!"
"Giddy up—!"
The carriage swayed gently as it slowly departed from the Dugu Family's rear courtyard.
Dugu Bo walked out the courtyard gate, watching it leave.
Soon after.
Dugu Xin and his daughter Dugu Yan came running out.
"Father, what important business were you discussing with Brother Ye Tian in the room?"
"Heh, you'll find out later."
Dugu Bo slowly withdrew his gaze.
When he looked down at Dugu Yan, he took out a small black box from his chest.
"Yan Yan, after you absorb all this Whale Jelly, grandfather will take you on a Soul Hunt. Young friend Ye Tian said that although your body has already been transformed by that 'Pill,' this Ten-Thousand Year Whale Glue can still play a significant role."
"Whale Jelly? Grandfather, what is that?"
Dugu Yan looked puzzled.
"Hiss—"
Dugu Xin drew a sharp breath.
"Father, could this be the secret behind the Thousand-Year Spirit Ring?!"
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