MTLNOVEL Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Looking Down on My Husband?
"…" Di Tian looked at Gu Yuena in surprise, feeling a bit awkward.
Was he not allowed to speak? Did she fear that the strong individual she mentioned would sense it?
He gave Gu Yuena the benefit of the doubt and assumed that was the reason.
However, Gu Yuena ignored Di Tian and instead shot a glance at Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing was still in shock. She was incredibly curious about her teacher's wife. Just now, Gu Yuena had exuded a sharp and domineering aura—it was overwhelming!
Coming back to her senses, Zhu Zhuqing quickly stepped forward to stand before Di Tian.
Di Tian, having knocked out the two Shadow Lynxes, placed them on the ground and explained, "Both of these Shadow Lynxes have around 3,000 years of cultivation. They are similar in age and are both male."
Zhu Zhuqing moved swiftly, extending her claws like sharp blades and efficiently slashing through the two Shadow Lynxes.
Immediately, two purple soul rings rose from the corpses.
Gu Yuena stepped closer and said, "Now, follow my husband's instructions. Zhuqing, though I doubt his method will work, you don't need to worry about danger with me here."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and cast a grateful look at Gu Yuena.
Then, she sat cross-legged between the two Shadow Lynx corpses, summoning her Martial Soul—the Netherworld Spirit Cat.
As soon as her Martial Soul appeared, the two soul rings simultaneously approached her.
They both entered her body at the same time. Initially, the first ring seemed to get stuck halfway in, but then the second one followed, and they started merging.
Zhu Zhuqing was using the method that Dan Heng had taught her—a refined approach to safely increasing a soul ring's age.
Seconds later, two yellow soul rings appeared beneath her.
After a brief pause, a new purple soul ring, seemingly formed by the fusion of two rings, began to rise. It had a deep hue.
Di Tian watched this unfold with a stunned expression and murmured, "It actually… worked? Absorbing two soul rings at once—I've never heard of such a thing!"
Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes. She had observed the process clearly.
Her heightened sensitivity to the elements allowed her to perceive everything Zhu Zhuqing was experiencing.
An unprecedented feat, something never before recorded in history, had just been accomplished by Zhu Zhuqing through sheer effort.
As the two soul rings became increasingly stable, they fused completely.
Even Gu Yuena felt nervous for a moment.
Fifteen minutes later, with a faint "hum," Zhu Zhuqing's two original purple soul rings merged into one.
Her third soul ring had formed, marking her success—she now had a soul ring over 6,000 years old!
At least as far as recorded history was concerned, this was a completely unprecedented achievement!
The feedback of soul power she received from it was also remarkable. While she hadn't immediately reached Level 32, she was already about 70–80% of the way there.
When Zhu Zhuqing stood up, she felt lighter and more agile than before.
"Teacher's wife, I… I did it! My third soul ring is 6,000 years old! And my soul skill is Nether Slash—it's far more powerful than what's recorded in my family's archives!" Zhu Zhuqing's voice trembled with excitement.
She felt as if she were walking on air.
Dan Heng's teachings were invaluable!
Tears welled up in her eyes. She could finally see the light of hope.
As long as she continued studying under Dan Heng, her future would undoubtedly change!
Gu Yuena pressed her lips together and chuckled softly.
Once again, she had underestimated her husband's abilities. But the stronger he was, the prouder she felt as his wife!
Moreover, at Zhu Zhuqing's current pace, it wouldn't take long for her to reach Level 32—just enough to win the bet with her husband!
Then, she could have Dan Heng take her to Star Luo Empire and start the first step of their grand plan!
That would be perfect!
Di Tian's eyes flickered. He sighed deeply, finally admitting to himself that, in terms of wisdom, he was no match for a seasoned powerhouse like Dan Heng!
The knowledge he had inherited was nothing compared to Dan Heng's insights.
No wonder his master was willing to humble herself to gain Dan Heng's help.
"Alright, Zhuqing, let's go back. I can't wait to see my husband!" Gu Yuena spoke candidly in front of Zhu Zhuqing. But when she was in front of Dan Heng, she couldn't bring herself to be so bold.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously. She wanted to thank Dan Heng as soon as possible!
Only now did she realize how wise her teacher's wife was—it was a good thing they hadn't brought camping gear or food.
The Next Morning
On the way back, their carriage encountered no soul beasts and safely reached the town's main road.
They were just a mile away from the city gate when—
A figure suddenly appeared, blocking the carriage.
"Zhuqing, are you inside?" a deep voice called out.
The carriage came to a halt, and both Gu Yuena and Zhu Zhuqing stepped out.
Seeing the man, Gu Yuena frowned. "Who is he?"
Zhu Zhuqing responded, "He is my father… Father, why are you here?"
She jumped down from the carriage and looked at Prince Zhu in confusion.
Prince Zhu snorted coldly and said, "If I didn't come, were you planning to waste your time here? Your time is precious. You should either be training hard in Star Luo or working with Dai Mubai on your Martial Soul Fusion Skill."
"But what are you doing instead? Wasting time in this place?!"
Prince Zhu didn't hold back, as he had no respect for Dan Heng. To him, Dan Heng was just a soul emperor with no ambition—someone who could be easily surpassed by others.
"No, Teacher has taught me so much! Here, I've finally gained the confidence to defeat my sister…" Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and refuted.
Prince Zhu nearly laughed out loud in disbelief and sneered, "Following a soul emperor has given you that much confidence? Thank goodness he has a wife, or your reputation would be in ruins!"
Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes. This man had come in full force, and his words showed complete disrespect for her husband?
Clearly, he was looking down on Dan Heng. She was not pleased!
How dare he belittle the man she loved?!
"Come with me!" Prince Zhu flickered forward, appearing beside Zhu Zhuqing, and reached out to grab her wrist.
"No!!!"
Zhu Zhuqing reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. Losing her usual composure, she cried out, "No! I will never leave! I want to keep studying under Teacher Dan Heng! Here, I truly believe I can defeat my sister!"
"Nonsense."
Prince Zhu didn't believe her.
"I've already broken through to Level 30!" Zhu Zhuqing announced.
"What?"
Prince Zhu was momentarily stunned. When she had left Star Luo, she had only been at Level 27. How could she have possibly reached Level 30 so quickly?
A second later, Zhu Zhuqing released her Martial Soul, revealing three soul rings—the third one a deep, rich purple.
"I am now at Level 31! I have improved by four levels! And it has only been one month since I started training under Teacher! Do you know any other teacher who could achieve this?" Zhu Zhuqing challenged.
She had finally grasped the hope she had been searching for and would never let it go easily.
Prince Zhu was speechless.
His daughter was only twelve years old, yet she had already become a Soul Elder?
(End of Chapter)