Chapter 72: Xiadie's Precautions

Mingdu, on the way back to the Taizi Donggong.

Perhaps it is only after losing something that one learns to cherish it; Xu Tianran did not ride in a carriage.

As the crown prince of a nation, he simply strolled along the streets of Mingdu, the three of them walking side by side, gradually reaching a sparsely populated district.

"Xue Chen, you were reckless earlier," Xu Tianran said.

"Your Highness, I—"

"I do not mean to blame you," Xu Tianran shook his head gently. "That girl was right; I have indeed been a bit too harsh over the past six months."

"Thinking about it now, compared to the me before the assassination attempt, it is as if I am two different people."

"Juzi, what do you think?"

"No matter what you become, you are always the Highness I respect most," Juzi said, keeping her head low, not daring to meet Xu Tianran's eyes.

There are some things Xu Tianran can say, but others dare not respond to.

Juzi had not yet reached the point, years later, where she would feel an inexplicable fear of Xu Tianran.

But his behavior over these past six months had indeed made Juzi increasingly cautious.

Xu Tianran did not say more, seemingly aware that Juzi feared him.

"What is your take on Zhang Peng?" Xu Tianran asked Xue Chen again. "According to the information gathered earlier, he seems to be an Evil Soul Master."

"It doesn't quite seem so," Xue Chen replied softly after a long silence.

"How so?"

Xu Tianran was somewhat curious.

"There are some differences in soul power between Evil Soul Masters and normal Soul Masters."

"It also cannot be ruled out that some are forced to become Evil Soul Masters because of their martial soul."

"But regardless, true Evil Soul Masters and normal Soul Masters can be distinguished quite clearly by their soul power fluctuations."

"I see," Xu Tianran nodded. "Can I then assume that the girl has a way to turn an Evil Soul Master back to the right path?"

"For instance, by removing the negative aspects of their martial soul or the characteristics of an Evil Soul Master."

This time, Xue Chen did not respond, and Xu Tianran did not intend to force an answer.

"What about that Wang Xian'er?"

Xue Chen knew what Xu Tianran wanted to ask. After thinking for a moment, he said, "It was a similar feeling to when I tried to assassinate her back then; she didn't use her dual-attribute form, and she was exactly the same as before."

Xu Tianran nodded. The three of them gradually walked onto a bustling street, but due to the isolation of their soul power, their conversation was not overheard by the people around them.

"Tell me, can the Sun Moon Empire obtain them?"

"Your Highness."

A flash of surprise crossed Xue Chen's eyes.

"Do not find it strange," Xu Tianran said to himself. "The continent is now called Douluo Dalu."

"Our Sun Moon Empire is called the Sun Moon Empire of Douluo Dalu; since that is the case, we are also people of Douluo Dalu."

"Just because something could not be done four thousand years ago does not mean it cannot be done now."

Xu Tianran's voice carried confidence. "We are not launching a war; we are engaging in national integration."

"Since my Imperial Father is willing to be decent, I will also give those imperial brothers of mine a chance."

"Let's go, to Old Kong's place."

Xue Chen raised his soul power, lifting Xu Tianran and Juzi, and headed toward the Hall of Worship.

After the three left, black mist appeared on the roof of the building; it was Zhang Peng, who had been monitoring Xu Tianran.

"The Young Miss likely had me come just to confirm this; it is time to return."

Zhang Peng disappeared with a "whoosh."

Inside the villa.

Xiadie listened to Zhang Peng's report.

"You mean that as he was talking, the aura on his body changed?" Xiadie nodded in thought.

"Yes," Zhang Peng nodded. "It became less gloomy."

A martial soul can influence one's personality, and personality can also influence one's martial soul.

For example, Yan Shaozhe—if it weren't for his martial soul holding him back, he might be more than just a hypocrite.

Today, after Xiadie's reminder, Xu Tianran's soul power aura had changed upon his return.

The subtle perception was very delicate; if he did not possess a Dark Attribute and perceive it carefully, an ordinary Soul Master would never have noticed.

——

Unless the change reached the level of the distinction between an ordinary Soul Master and an Evil Soul Master.

Only then could a general Soul Master clearly perceive it.

"Quite interesting!" Xiadie looked at Wang Xian'er. "Wang Lao, what do you think?"

"Perhaps he really will change," Wang Xian'er was silent for a long time. "Young Miss, you seem very concerned about Xu Tianran?"

Xiadie shook her head and replied, "His personality will affect my upcoming plans, and I must also consider solving the problems within myself."

"Young Miss, is this caused by saving me?"

Zhang Peng's body trembled, his voice somewhat agitated.

"It has nothing to do with you," Xiadie knew Zhang Peng was worried about her. "It is because of my bloodline."

How could Nanuke's golden blood not be considered a bloodline?

Xiadie was indeed somewhat worried about the Ember-Extinguishing Golden Blood within her; Xilian had only sent her here and told her nothing else.

And as for Polyxia, that person—

Sigh, never mind.

The Aeon's golden blood—heaven knows what consequences it might cause.

What if she lost control and blew up Douluo Planet?

"That shouldn't happen, right?"

Ever since the moment Jing Hongchen broke into the magic array and forced his way through, causing her to be injured.

The Ember-Extinguishing Golden Blood within her body had been activated, and her physical strength was also clearly increasing.

"Young Miss, Young Miss—" Wang Xian'er's voice pulled Xiadie back.

"It's nothing."

Xiadie shook her head, shifting her gaze away from Wang Xian'er and onto Zhang Peng, "Zhang Peng, how much do you know about Nangong Wan?"

"He—"

The corners of Zhang Peng's mouth twitched.

"That guy has no ambition; I don't even know how he managed to cultivate to the Title Douluo rank."

"Uh, is there anything special about him?" Xiadie blinked.

"He bullies the weak and fears the strong; I suspect he would have no psychological burden if he betrayed the Holy Spirit Cult."

"The only thing worth noting is his slickness; I can't compare to him in that regard, otherwise he wouldn't be in his position at the Xishui Alliance."

"Judging people by their status, slick—he's a potential asset!" Xiadie recalled the situation in the original work where Nangong Wan defected to Huo Yuhao.

If it weren't for Nangong Wan's outstanding performance, his ability to handle matters up and down, and his covering for her in front of Zhongli Wu, Huo Yuhao likely wouldn't have rescued Tang Ya so easily.

Plus, the way he injured her at the end to avoid suspicion—that kind of decisiveness was already rare.

"Hmm, compared to that bunch of keyboard warriors in the Ohema Elder Group, he is indeed a capable person."

"7"

Xiadie recalled the other party's experiences and quickly withdrew her thoughts.

"Lord Zhang Peng, you and Wang Lao go to the Xishui Alliance and invite Alliance Master Nangong over." Xiadie emphasized the word 'invite'.

"He basically controls the ores of the Mingdu underground chambers of commerce."

"If anyone knows the whereabouts of the Spirit-Mind Stone, it's likely only him."

"Spirit-Mind Stone."

Zhang Peng thought of the task Xiadie had given him.

"Young Miss, I—"

"It's alright," Xiadie smiled, "I didn't say you absolutely had to find it."

Watching the two leave, a profound look flashed in Xiadie's purple eyes.

"I hope it's in time." In front of Wang Xian'er and Zhang Peng, Xiadie had to keep up a strong front, but in reality, her heart was not that stable.

Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui were two bombs. They had beaten their daughter-in-law; wouldn't the other party come to wreak havoc?

The promises given by the Sun Moon Emperor in Mingdu—that kind of talk was only good for fooling children.

It was normal for a Limit Douluo to do whatever they wanted without anyone knowing.

Spirit-Mind Stone.

A type of ore produced in the Xiemo Senlin that could accelerate the recovery of Spirit Power and the soul.

In the original work, the Sun Moon Empire's humanoid Soul Guidance Device seemed to have this item; she had to wake Yilaikesi up as soon as possible.

Xiadie had to trust her sixth sense, the senses accumulated over more than thirty million lifetimes.

It had helped her turn danger into safety almost every time, and this time she vaguely felt that a great disaster was imminent.

There was no need to think to know that the Holy Spirit Cult might come in a few days.

Zhongli Wu, Ye Xishui, or perhaps Long Xiaoyao—none of them were easy to deal with.

About a quarter of an hour later.

Zhang Peng carried a sack and climbed through the window with Wang Xian'er; the sack was tossed onto the floor by Zhang Peng, making the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground.