Chapter 213: Subjugating the Nine‑Heart Begonia Sect

"Which faction is the Li family? Why have we never heard of them, and they have never appeared on the continent, right?"

Ye Shasha and the guardian both showed fear.

The super‑ranked Douluo with seven black and two red—what can they use to resist? With such a presence, they can only obey.

"You may think of it as a hidden clan," the man in black said lightly.

"We already have a promise from the Haotian Douluo," Ye Shasha said, intending to bring up Tang Hao to see how the other side would respond.

"Haotian Douluo Tang Hao? Heh, you two don't know, do you? His injury was caused by my family head's strike."

"Logically, you saved the person we intended to kill, so you should be accounted for."

"However, since you don't know the true situation, the family head says it's fine and won't hold you accountable."

The man in black's tone was contemptuous toward Tang Hao.

"What!?"

"Tang Hao's severe injury was actually caused by your family head!?"

The moment those words were spoken, Ye Shasha and the guardian's pupils contracted, their faces changed dramatically, and their scalp went numb.

They were already breaking out in cold sweat.

If they were truly held accountable, they would indeed die.

The gap in strength is too great.

The Haotian Douluo Tang Hao has truly provoked a tremendously powerful enemy! They have all been dragged into the fray.

"So, Your Excellency, you actually came to kill Tang Hao? Capturing us was just a convenient side‑task?" the guardian asked gravely.

"No, to kill Tang Hao—he's already dead."

"The reason he hasn't died is the family head's arrangement; Tang Hao being alive still serves a purpose."

"Capturing you is my real purpose for coming here."

The man in black said lightly.

Ye Shasha and the guardian now realized that Tang Hao was merely a pawn.

It was all a scheme.

"Alright, will you submit? Give me an answer." The man in black retracted his nine spirit rings.

"If we refuse to submit, what will happen?" Ye Shasha asked curiously.

"Such a foolish question shouldn't have come from your mouth."

"We won't do anything to you; everything will be as usual."

"Only you will lose the chance to completely resolve the Nine‑Heart Begonia curse, and you and your daughter will also lose a powerful backing."

"We can still help the Nine‑Heart Begonia Sect rise, even suppress the Seven‑Treasure Glazed Sect."

"Think it over before answering; joining now is easy, but later you may have no dignity left to join."

The man in black crossed his arms and spoke patiently.

Ye Shasha and the guardian were both moved after hearing it.

They exchanged a glance.

"Want to join? Very tempting terms," Ye Shasha sent a voice.

The guardian sent a voice: "After joining, we will also become a pawn, even a puppet. As long as you understand the consequences, the later choices are yours to make; whatever you decide, I will stand on your side."

Ye Shasha, after listening, sighed, her expression turning serious, and said: "Return and tell your family head that we are willing to submit, hoping he can fulfill the promised commitment."

"Your choice is correct; this is a very rare opportunity," the man in black nodded, flipped his hand, and a box appeared.

It opened slowly, revealing a pill lying quietly inside.

A strong pill fragrance wafted onto their faces.

"This pill is called the Martial Soul Evolution Pill, one of the Li family's secret treasure pills; only those approved by the Li family may obtain it. After ingestion, it can help the Nine‑Heart Begonia Sect achieve a second evolution, thereby escaping the curse's fate."

"Martial Soul Evolution Pill? Our curse was bestowed by a deity; are you sure this pill works?"

"Could it be that your family head is still a god?"

Ye Shasha grew wary and, instead of taking it directly, asked.

"No need to be cautious; why would we harm you?"

"Now we are already one of you; later I will personally take you to meet the family head."

"The family head is also waiting to see you."

The man in black said slowly: "As for whether it will succeed, you'll know after you eat it. If you have any further questions, just ask my family head directly."

"Fine, I'll eat it." Ye Shasha inhaled deeply, stepped forward, and took the pill. The guardian was very nervous, truly worried that something bad might be inside the pill.

Martial Soul Evolution Pill? He had never heard of this thing, and it has never appeared on the continent.

Why can this mysterious Li family possess it?

This is indeed a question worth pondering.

Unfortunately, before he could continue speaking, Ye Shasha had already swallowed the Martial Soul Evolution Pill.

Anyway, having already chosen to join, she just ate it outright.

What will happen later, we'll discuss later.

The pill dissolved upon entering the mouth, and a surge of qi instantly flowed into the body, filling every blood vessel, tendon, organ, the eight extraordinary meridians, bones, and so on.

Anyway, the current Ye Shasha felt exceptionally blissful, as if bathing in the most comfortable pool.

Her body instinctively sat cross‑legged, moving along with that wondrous sensation inside.

The feeling was pulling her.

A faint glow emanated from her flesh.

"How long does the evolution take?" the guardian stepped forward and asked.

"It could be fast, taking just a moment, or slow, taking a day or even longer; everything depends on the individual's physical condition." The black-clothed person himself wasn't sure either.

"I still have one here; do you need to undergo a martial soul evolution?"

"After martial soul evolution, it will drive an increase in your innate soul power; perhaps you can instantly become a ninety‑rank Title Douluo."

The black-clothed person took out another one, placed it in front of the guardian, his voice carrying temptation.

"Gurgle."

Looking at the pill, the guardian swallowed his saliva.

Title Douluo, that's a realm people dream of.

With his talent, reaching the eighty‑ninth‑rank peak Soul Douluo is the limit.

Wanting to break through to Title Douluo is basically impossible.

Unless he encounters a tremendous opportunity.

But he has never had one.

However, this opportunity before him might just be his tremendous chance.

"Okay, I'll eat it!"

He thought, perhaps this is his last chance in this life, and he didn't want to miss it.

Title Douluo is indeed too tempting.

Only by strengthening his own power can he better protect Ye Shasha.

He took the pill and swallowed it directly.

The same feeling as Ye Shasha's appeared, and he immediately sat cross‑legged.

Seeing this, the black-clothed person was quite satisfied.

He took out his soul-communication phone and sent a message to Li Fei, the family head.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu was getting along very well with her mother.

Li Fei explained to them about the Shrek Super Monster Heavenly Team.

Everyone was very willing to join.

After this side was settled,

Then it was Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun's turn.

These three are also his younger brothers; as the elder brother, he naturally should take care of them when he has something good.

He hesitated, wondering whether he should directly make them Title Douluo.

Or should he wait for them to rise? "Forget it; as long as they can join the Shrek Super Monster Heavenly Team, let them become Title Douluo right away."

Li Fei arrived, causing the three to withdraw from their training state.

"Brother Li!"

They all respectfully shouted.

Their eyes were full of admiration.

(End of chapter)