Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

"Hehe, little kitten, we finally found you! You really made us work for it!"

A sultry, teasing voice echoed from the distance, accompanied by the rustling of movement through the forest.

"It's them!"

Hearing that familiar, seductive laugh, Zhu Zhuqing's expression changed instantly. Just moments ago, she had been feeding Tangyuan with a faint smile, but now, her face was filled with tension.

"You all need to leave! These people are after me! If they find out you saved me, they'll definitely come after you too!"

Realizing that her sister had sent assassins after her again, Zhu Zhuqing panicked. She quickly pushed Lin Ye away, urging him to leave before he got caught up in her troubles.

Lin Ye, however, merely smiled at her reaction, feeling quite satisfied.

Before saving Zhu Zhuqing, he had already suspected that she was being pursued and had prepared himself for any trouble that might come with it.

But seeing that she was trying to protect him instead of dragging him down reassured him—at the very least, she wasn't the type to repay kindness with betrayal.

That only made his resolve to intervene even stronger.

"Don't worry. Since we saved you, we'll see this through to the end."

Lin Ye gently took hold of Zhu Zhuqing's hand, stopping her from pushing him away, and spoke with a calm smile.

"Lin Ye, don't be reckless! These people belong to a Soul Hunting Group that has a Soul King among them. Together, they can even take on a Soul Emperor! You can't win against them—I don't want you to get hurt because of me!"

Since they were still in the outer region of the Star Dou Forest, Zhu Zhuqing instinctively assumed that Lin Ye and his elderly attendant were just ordinary people.

She couldn't imagine Lin Ye having the strength to help her, and she felt deeply guilty for dragging him into this mess.

"Trust me. It'll be fine."

Seeing her distress, Lin Ye simply shook his head.

He was curious to see exactly who was hunting her down.

Soon, a commotion came from the forest, and eight figures emerged from the shadows.

As they stepped into the clearing, a woman with a flirtatious smile covered her mouth and chuckled.

"Oh my, little kitty, you didn't run away this time? Is it because of that pretty boy next to you? Did he give you the courage?"

The woman's laughter was quickly joined by the rest of her group.

"So, it's you lot chasing her?"

Ignoring their mockery, Lin Ye stepped forward, his expression calm.

"Huh? This little pretty boy has some guts. You're not scared of us?"

The woman's eyes flashed with surprise. She had expected him to be trembling in fear, not stepping up to question them.

"Scared? Why would I be scared of you? Do you think you're worth my fear?"

Lin Ye's lips curled into a mocking smirk.

"You bastard! Are you looking to die?!"

The woman's flirtatious smile vanished, replaced by a sinister glare.

"We, the Black Widow Soul Hunting Group, have been in this business for years. No one who crosses us lives to tell the tale. I was going to let you go if you knew your place, but now... I think we'll leave your corpse here to feed the soul beasts!"

She sneered, her tone dripping with malice.

"You think you can leave my corpse here? Do you even have the ability to do so?"

Lin Ye remained utterly unfazed, his smirk deepening.

Then, he turned to Zhu Zhuqing and asked casually, "Zhuqing, what do you want to do with them? Kill them all, or keep a few alive for questioning?"

"Ah? Um... keep a few alive for questioning."

Caught off guard, Zhu Zhuqing instinctively answered.

Hearing her response, Lin Ye waved his hand slightly toward the old man behind him.

"Jin Lao, deal with them. Leave that loudmouth alive—she wanted to feed people to the soul beasts, so let's grant her wish."

"As you command, Young Master."

Jin Crocodile Douluo responded in a deep voice before stepping forward.

He didn't even summon his martial soul, yet a terrifying soul power pressure erupted from his body.

Even though he only released the aura of a Soul Douluo, it was more than enough to make the previously arrogant Black Widow Soul Hunters freeze in terror.

"S-Soul Saint?!"

The woman's face turned pale as she recalled a past encounter with a Soul Saint—one that had nearly cost her life.

But this pressure… it was even stronger than that!

"Hmph. Soul Saint?"

Jin Crocodile Douluo sneered.

In a flash, he vanished from his spot and reappeared behind the woman. Without even using his martial soul, he casually struck out with his palm.

A series of sickening cracks echoed through the clearing.

One by one, the other soul hunters were sent flying, their bones shattered, blood spraying from their mouths.

By the time they hit the ground, they were completely motionless.

"You… what are you going to do?!"

The woman was now trembling uncontrollably, her previous arrogance utterly shattered.

She stumbled back a few steps before collapsing to the ground, too terrified to even think about running.

"Zhuqing, she's all yours."

Lin Ye ignored the woman's fear-stricken expression and turned to Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment before stepping forward, clenching her fists.

"Was it the Zhu family that sent you?"

She still held onto a sliver of hope, her voice filled with complex emotions.

The woman's eyes flickered. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, and her expression changed.

"Hah! I suggest you let me go and hand that little girl over. Do you know who ordered this? It was the Grand Duke's Mansion! The most powerful noble house in the Star Luo Empire, second only to the royal family! If we fail our mission, they won't just let it slide. Even if you're a Soul Saint, you won't be able to bear the consequences!"

The woman shouted, trying to regain her confidence.

"The Grand Duke's Mansion?"

Lin Ye raised an eyebrow, then let out a soft chuckle.

"Never heard of it. Is it supposed to be impressive?"

His voice was filled with disdain.

Did they really think a noble family from the Star Luo Empire could do anything to him?

Even if they did manage to track him down, what could they possibly do?

And more importantly—did they think they could be stronger than the Spirit Hall?

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