Chapter 175: Xu Jiujiu's Suitor, Golden Dragon Crocodile and the Night of Red Roses

The banquet in the evening was very lively. The people who came were all dignitaries of the Star Luo Empire, and the lowest-level ones were wealthy merchants who could be ranked on the entire continent.

The Giant Strength Douluo was responsible for maintaining order and the safety of the guests tonight. It had been a long time since he saw this former Ant Emperor Title Douluo; his soul power, which had originally stayed at level 91, had actually increased by one level to reach level 92.

However, Shu Yan didn't feel anything unexpected. His arrival had already changed too many things, and it wasn't a big deal for the Giant Strength Douluo to have some insights and break through a level.

After all, his soul ring configuration was two yellow, three purple, and four black. This soul ring ratio was undoubtedly the worst among all Title Douluos in the world. Without a heaven-defying opportunity, he would only be able to stay at level 91 or 92 for the rest of his life, and his development potential could be said to be very touching.

However, because he was a pure strength-type Soul Master, he still had some advantages at the same level, but that was all.

Seeing Shu Yan accompanying Xu Jiujiu to attend, his eyes, which were small but very spirited, shrank imperceptibly, and then he bowed respectfully.

Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu greeted him and then walked into the banquet hall tonight hand in hand. The combination of a handsome man and a beautiful woman is always exceptionally eye-catching, especially since the looks of both Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu far exceeded ordinary people, and both carried an unattainable aura. This aura brought a very obvious sense of disparity, as if the two people in front of them were not mortals but true gods.

Previously, Shu Yan rarely appeared in public or at such banquets, only occasionally showing his face reluctantly at Xu Jiujiu's request. Honestly, although he didn't reject such occasions, he didn't like them either. There were too many things to grasp and understand in human relationships, and he preferred to suppress the other party with absolute pressure, so that the other party would slowly learn to be obedient.

Most of the people present were human spirits. Seeing Xu Jiujiu affectionately holding Shu Yan's arm, they knew the relationship between the two wasn't shallow. Plus, the plain yet terrifying feeling on Shu Yan's body naturally made no one dare to underestimate him. Of course, it didn't exclude some stupid idiots who didn't bring their brains.

After Shu Yan threw out a noble disciple who was dressed luxuriously and stuck to Xu Jiujiu like a dog-skin plaster in full view of everyone, Xu Jiujiu smiled and comforted the people present, then turned and explained to Shu Yan softly: "The one you just threw out is the only son of the Northern Legion Marshal. Although the Northern Legion's comprehensive strength isn't as strong as the Western Legion, it is also a force that cannot be underestimated, especially the Northern Legion Marshal. He had a son in his old age, and although this only son usually does nothing but bully men and women, he is still spoiled and pampered by the old Marshal. You don't attend public occasions with me often, so you don't know that he has been pestering me for two or three years, like a piece of cowhide candy..."

Shu Yan was speechless. Xu Jiujiu hadn't told him about these things, but in the end, this was his boyfriend's negligence.

"I'm very sorry, Jiujiu, this is my negligence..."

Shu Yan said very sincerely.

Xu Jiujiu burst into laughter, then held Shu Yan's arm again, and a hint of joy appeared in her voice.

"It's fine. There are thousands of men in the entire Star Luo Empire who worship and like me. That guy just relies on the shade of his ancestors to be able to see me. Otherwise, I wouldn't even have an impression of him."

"Speaking of the Northern Legion, there hasn't been any news for these years. The old Marshal has fought for the empire all his life, but to this day, he still understands the big picture. Just give that guy a lesson; it can be considered giving the old Marshal some face."

Shu Yan nodded and didn't say anything more.

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The night was deep.

Shu Yan held the slightly tipsy Xu Jiujiu and disappeared into the night with a flash. The Giant Strength Douluo in the back was completely confused. If he hadn't seen it wrong, what Shu Yan just displayed should be space power?

Looking at the starry sky, the Giant Strength Douluo felt that the world was a bit unreal. A teenager in his teens actually mastered the space power that only a Limit Douluo could master. If this got out, I'm afraid no one would dare believe it! Looking at himself again, he was only level 92 soul power to this day. The Giant Strength Douluo sighed, finally understanding how big the gap between people could be. Thinking about it, he felt he should keep a low profile in the future, otherwise, he always felt something bad would happen...

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After comforting Xu Jiujiu to sleep, Shu Yan greeted Dugu Yan, who hadn't slept yet, and then went to see Ling Luochen.

As always, Shu Yan didn't even get through the door before being kicked out directly by Ling Luochen. Ever since Shu Yan was caught by Xu Jiujiu last time, this girl had been hiding from Shu Yan. Shu Yan was also helpless. Who told them both to be so obsessed that they didn't notice when Xu Jiujiu pushed the door in, resulting in such an awkward scene...

Looking at the time, Shu Yan turned and headed toward Star Luo City. He still had to fulfill his promise to Tian Ling. It wasn't that he coveted Tian Ling's charming and full figure, nor was it that he liked Tian Ling's face with its full contrast; it was just that the flowers were blooming so brightly, and if he didn't know how to appreciate them, it would be too boring.

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Rose Hotel.

As the name suggests, the theme of this hotel is various colors of roses. It is rumored that this hotel was built by a fanatical fan of the White Tiger War God Dai Mubai, imitating the Rose Hotel in Suotuo City of the Heaven Dou Empire back then. Yes, the meaning of this hotel's existence is to create a dating place for those young people. Of course, there is no lack of nobles who like to play with some sentiment here. Fortunately, the soundproofing here is good enough that even if they scream their throats out, not a sound can be heard outside.

When Shu Yan pushed the door and entered the Red Romance room, Tian Ling had just walked out of the bathroom.

She was wrapped only in a clean white bath towel, and water droplets flowed down her snow-white skin, then flowed into the deep cleavage.

Tian Ling's height wasn't short; she was slightly taller than Xu Jiujiu. Her legs weren't as slender and straight as those of Xu Jiujiu and the other two, but carried a hint of fleshiness, yet it was just right and very charming.

Looking at Shu Yan's inquisitive gaze, Tian Ling's face flushed slightly, then she sat on the bed covered with red rose petals and beckoned to Shu Yan somewhat shyly:

"Stop looking, hurry and close the door..."

Shu Yan came to his senses, then closed the door directly and came to Tian Ling's side.

Tian Ling threw Shu Yan onto the bed like she was rebelling against heaven. Her full and soft body sat on Shu Yan, but just as she was about to tremble and untie the obstructive clothes on both of them, Shu Yan got up and carried her to the side.

"Don't rush, save the good things for the second half of the night. Now, I'll help you absorb that soul bone first, otherwise, you won't be able to rest until tomorrow morning..."

Tian Ling rolled her eyes at Shu Yan charmingly, but didn't refuse. She changed into a bathrobe in front of Shu Yan without any avoidance, then sat cross-legged on the bed, and took out that soul bone by the way.

Vigorous and violent soul power spread to the surroundings, and the purple-gold light was very charming. Tian Ling trembled all over, swallowing her saliva as if she couldn't wait.

Shu Yan gave Tian Ling a few instructions, then guided the soul bone toward Tian Ling's body.

The soul bone slowly fused into Tian Ling's body. Visibly, Tian Ling trembled violently all over, and strands of purple-gold light erupted from her chest, accompanied by low dragon roars. Vaguely, the figure of a purple-gold giant dragon condensed and formed behind Tian Ling, emitting a chilling pressure.

Shu Yan wrapped the entire room with his spiritual power. Watching the snow-white bathrobe gradually soaked through by the blood seeping from Tian Ling's body, he closed his eyes slightly. Then, the seventh ice-blue ring slowly rose—the seventh soul ring that fused the residual power and origin of the Water Dragon King, naturally capable of suppressing lower-level dragon races.

Although the Golden Dragon bloodline was also top-tier, the Purple-Gold Dragon bloodline only contained a trace of Golden Dragon bloodline; this bloodline was incomplete. Not to mention that even a complete Golden Dragon was just a descendant of the Golden Dragon King. Facing one of the nine great Dragon Kings of the dragon race in the past, it could only submit. The Golden Dragon, after all, was not the Golden Dragon King. No matter how rare its number, it still wasn't enough in front of a Dragon King-level existence.

The ice-blue dragon soul slowly condensed and formed behind Shu Yan. Two completely different dragon souls had already begun to compete, but it didn't take long before the purple-gold dragon soul slowly became calm and obedient. The gap in bloodline level was too large. Even if the Purple-Gold Dragon soul's wisdom was worrying, it would still be subject to the absolute suppression of the dragon race's strict bloodline level.

With Shu Yan's help, Tian Ling's body, which had already expanded to the point of exploding, slowly shrank until it returned to normal levels. The projected purple-gold light became increasingly bright. That bathrobe, which had been completely dyed red by blood, had turned into a pile of rags, and all the great spring scenery was exposed to Shu Yan's eyes.

A low roar sounded. The original purple-gold dragon soul had disappeared, replaced by a ferocious giant crocodile that seemed to be wearing golden armor all over its body. This giant crocodile's body constantly became thicker and more formidable under the shroud of purple-gold light, as if the aura of the prehistoric era from the distant past wafted over. One golden curved blade after another broke through the body. Until two hours later, the transformation of the golden giant crocodile was basically completed, and the aura fluctuating on Tian Ling's body finally returned to calm.

She slowly opened her eyes, and then saw Shu Yan's gaze full of scrutiny.

Following Shu Yan's gaze, Tian Ling's breathing stalled, but soon, she smiled charmingly again, opened her arms to Shu Yan, and said coquettishly: "Master, carry me to take a bath..."

Her guess was correct. That trace of Golden Dragon bloodline successfully stimulated the bloodline in her body, allowing her martial soul to complete its evolution, and her talent and body also underwent a transformation. Perhaps, her current martial soul couldn't be considered a pure Golden Crocodile King. Fused with the Golden Dragon bloodline, its true name should be Golden Dragon Crocodile—a true top-tier beast martial soul, carrying the Golden Dragon bloodline, formidable and unparalleled, far surpassing the Golden Crocodile King.

Shu Yan pulled Tian Ling into his arms, then walked toward the bathroom.

The sound of pattering water sounded, and two intertwined figures were reflected on the blurry glass. The soft big bed remained spotless because of Shu Yan's soul power. Following a cry of pain, the sound of low chanting and lingering sounded in the room, lasting for a long time, making people intoxicated...

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