pertwk Chapter 188 Re-examined in 3 Months: Star Luo
Chapter 188 Re-examined in 3 Months: Star Luo
Chapter 188 Returning to Xingluo Three Months Later
Hard work pays off.
After enduring the discomfort of reading through most of the mental garbage, Dai Youheng finally felt a different sensation on her fingertips.
A piece of paper, slightly different in texture from the other letter paper and with newer ink, came into view.
The content above is no longer mournful and sentimental poems or confessions, but rather densely packed information such as names, martial spirits, spirit power levels, and current locations, arranged with unparalleled clarity.
This is precisely the list of forces secretly cultivated by the Zhu family, which Zhu Shu, in her capacity as clan leader, secretly recalled and assigned to Dai Yueheng! Like the Hou brothers, Hou Ling and Hou Jia, the Zhu family, with its millennia-long history, even though it is no longer the family of the Star Luo Empress, still secretly recruits many experts. This list is a core part of that network.
Dai Youheng's lips finally curled into a cold yet genuine smile as she lightly tapped the list with her fingertips.
"Heh, good stuff." He muttered to himself, a cold glint in his eyes. "With this, I can follow the clues and uproot the gift the Zhu family left for Dai Yueheng in one fell swoop!"
After an unknown amount of time, the fluctuating soul power around Nana gradually subsided. She slowly opened her eyes, the light in them intensifying, her aura becoming more restrained and profound, as if she had merged with the surrounding shadows. She stood up, stretched her limbs, and felt the lightness and power brought by her new soul bone.
"Young Master, the soul bones have been fully absorbed." She walked up to Dai Youheng and respectfully reported. Unfortunately, due to the locking effect of the Yin-Yang Reversal Lotus Seed Pill, the increase in soul power brought by the two high-quality soul bones was negligible, and her level did not break through.
But the true value of a soul bone lies in the tempering of one's entire body's attributes and the powerful soul bone skills, which have already elevated her combat capabilities to a new level.
Dai Youheng looked up and handed over the crucial list in his hand.
"Nana, I have a task for you." His voice was calm and steady. "Not now, but when I need your help, you will visit each person on this list one by one."
His tone was casual, but Nana instantly understood the bloody implications of the word "visit".
She took the list with both hands, her gaze sweeping over each name as if she were looking at a death list. She didn't hesitate for a moment; her eyes held only absolute loyalty and a strong desire to execute.
"Yes, young master. Nana will not fail in her mission."
Several days later.
Life in the small mountain village flowed by like a still pond, undisturbed. The trace of bloodshed from Zhu Shu's execution had long been washed away by the mountain breeze, the scent of earth after the rain, and the smoke from the mother's cooking fire, as if that brief killing was just a small pebble thrown into the center of a lake, and after the ripples subsided, the lake surface remained as smooth as a mirror.
Dai Youheng's state of mind was like the mountain pool, calm and clear. He knew that the news of the Zhu family patriarch's disappearance would inevitably stir up an undercurrent in Xingluo City, causing chaos within the Zhu family and even more disarray on Dai Yueheng's side.
With a little deduction, it wouldn't be difficult for Shrek's Yan Shaozhe to pinpoint the suspect as himself.
But so what?
He didn't care at all. Firstly, the Zhu family of today was no longer the same Zhu family that shared power with the Dai family in the empire ten thousand years ago. Its power had declined, and it was no longer a heavyweight piece on the chessboard of the continent, unable to cause any real upheaval.
Secondly, the logic is on his side. Zhu Shu personally led a group of people to hunt him down from afar; he was merely acting in self-defense. In the Douluo Continent, strength is paramount, and the law of the jungle is ingrained in everyone's bones. If you harbor murderous intent, you must be prepared to be killed in return.
Even if Dai Hao came in person, he couldn't find any fault with him. Although Dai Youheng promised him that he would no longer cause trouble, the Zhu family broke their promise first, and he was just acting in self-defense.
For the past three months, he has lived a regular and fulfilling life. He has been honing his soul power and refining his swordsmanship every day. More importantly, he has been completely refining and internalizing the powerful and evil aura of the Abyss Demon Tiger, making it as harmonious as a unified whole.
Now, standing there, he looks like an ordinary, handsome young man, with a gentle and peaceful aura around him, without any trace of the previous ferocity and evil.
He was absolutely confident that even if Yan Shaozhe were standing right in front of him, he would not sense anything unusual.
On this day, the sky was clear and the breeze was gentle.
Dai Youheng felt it was time. He went inside and said gently to his mother, Bai Wanning, who was mending clothes, "Mother, I'm preparing to return to Xingluo City today."
Bai Wanning paused slightly in her needlework, raised her head, and although there was a deep reluctance in her eyes, there was no intention to stop her.
She was already more than satisfied that her son could spare some time to spend with her for the past three months, not to mention that her younger son was also there to keep her company.
She watched as Youheng grew more composed and powerful, her heart filled with only joy and pride. She knew that an eagle must eventually soar through the sky, and Youheng's world extended far beyond this small mountain village. As a mother, she could not become a stumbling block for her son.
"Okay!" She put down her needlework, nodded repeatedly, and said gently, "Mother will go pack your luggage. Be careful while you're away."
She didn't offer many instructions; all her concern and worry were condensed in her loving gaze. She stood up briskly and tidied up Dai Youheng's belongings. Although they were just a few ordinary clothes, they were folded neatly, as if all her care had been sewn inside.
She called back Dai Luoli, who was teaching his friends basic sword techniques in a very professional manner in the open space at the village entrance. When the boy heard that his brother was leaving, his face immediately fell, full of reluctance, but he still obediently followed beside him.
The mother and her two children walked slowly out of the village. Bai Wanning carefully straightened Dai Youheng's neatly combed clothes, while Dai Luoli tilted his head back, trying to appear strong. "Brother, don't worry! I'll take care of things at home. I'll protect Mother!"
Dai Youheng smiled, nodded, and then looked at his mother, saying solemnly, "Take care. Once I've dealt with things outside, I'll take you to a better place."
Bai Wanning's eyes glistened with tears, but she just smiled and nodded, urging, "Let's go quickly, don't be late."
Don't worry about us.
Dai Youheng said no more, gave his mother and brother a deep look, turned around, and strode away with Nana.
His back was as straight as a pine tree, and he soon disappeared at the end of the mountain road.
Bai Wanning stood there, gazing in the direction her son had left, motionless for a long time. Dai Luoli held his mother's hand tightly, whispering comforting words, "Mother, brother will be alright."
"Hmm," Bai Wanning responded softly, her voice ethereal, "He's just going to fulfill his dream."
A mountain breeze carries the scent of distant lands. The tranquil village remains peaceful, but for some, the wheel of fate has begun to turn slowly once more.