Douluo Dalu: The Legend of The Spider Emperor

"Father! Who exactly is that person?!"

Tang San gritted his teeth, his face flushed red, his eyes filled with bloodshot fury.

At this moment, Tang San was utterly consumed by rage.

Someone had dared to harm his father and even poisoned him so severely.

That person had to die!

Seeing his son like this, Tang Hao sighed deeply, feeling helpless.

"Forget it, I'll tell you, but it won't change anything. That person is someone we cannot afford to provoke. To cure this poison, we must find the one who administered it. Only they have the antidote."

Tang San's eyes lit up with an idea.

"Father, if Ye Hao personally intervenes, wouldn't that mean… your poison could be cured?"

Despite being skilled in poisons, Tang San wasn't completely confident when it came to Death Spider Emperor Poison.

Tang Hao said nothing, but he silently nodded.

With that confirmation, Tang San felt a weight lift off his chest.

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Having shed her disguise as Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue changed into a golden dress, her long, flowing blonde hair cascading like a waterfall, smooth and radiant.

"You brat! Why didn't you tell me earlier? I made a complete fool of myself!" Qian Renxue glared at Ye Hao, clearly annoyed.

Ye Hao shrugged, glancing at Zhuer, who sat quietly sipping her tea.

"It wasn't my fault, Sister. You didn't give me a chance to explain. I had no choice."

Ye Hao sighed helplessly.

"Master!"

Suddenly, a young man with black hair rushed in from outside, his expression urgent.

He was a stranger to the others. Dressed in black martial attire with a matching black cap, his features were sharp and handsome—while not as striking as Ye Hao, he was still more good-looking than Dai Mubai.

Moreover, he had a bright red rose between his lips, and his eyes were locked onto Zhuer with an unmistakable infatuation.

At the sight of the sudden intruder, two hidden figures—Snake Spear Douluo and Bloodthorn Douluo—immediately stepped forward, ready to strike.

"Wait!" Ye Hao waved a hand, standing up with a smile. "Elder Snake Spear, Elder Bloodthorn, no need for alarm. This is Zhuer—the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor, and this is Death Spider Emperor, Zhuzhu."

"Zhuzhu?" Both Title Douluos were visibly surprised.

"He's Zhuzhu?" Qian Renxue was also taken aback.

Before Ye Hao could say anything, Zhuzhu immediately dropped to one knee beside Zhuer, gazing at her with deep affection.

Zhuer, however, paid him no attention. Instead, she gracefully lifted her teacup to her lips, taking a small sip.

Then, without a word, she rose from her seat and walked toward the bookshelf, casually selecting a book and ignoring Zhuzhu completely.

She had no interest in him whatsoever.

Having spent years as a soul beast, Zhuer had lived deep within Star Dou Forest.

Now that she had finally become human, she wanted to experience the world—its people, its cultures, its vast opportunities.

The last thing she wanted was to waste time on romance.

Zhuzhu's shoulders slumped in disappointment, and the rose in his mouth wilted instantly.

Snake Spear Douluo and Bloodthorn Douluo exchanged glances—both deeply sympathizing with Zhuzhu.

They, too, had been stunned when they first laid eyes on Zhuer.

And when they discovered she had once been a 100,000-year-old Soul Devouring Spider Emperor, they couldn't help but envy Tang Hao.

His happiness was truly something they could never understand.

Meanwhile, Ye Hao sighed inwardly.

Zhuzhu's predicament… wasn't much different from his own.

Qian Renxue still believed him to be her real younger brother.

Although they shared a deep connection, it was strictly a sibling bond, not the kind of relationship he truly wanted.

Thinking about it, Ye Hao couldn't help but sigh deeply.

"Little Brother, what are you sighing about in the middle of the day?"

Ye Hao shook his head, chuckling bitterly. "It's nothing. It's just that Zhuzhu is going to have a really hard time winning Zhuer over. Sister, come with me for a moment."

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Stepping outside the main hall, the two siblings sat together in a pavilion.

"What is it? You're being all mysterious. Just say what's on your mind," Qian Renxue asked, leaning back slightly.

Ye Hao hesitated for a moment before saying, "Sister, I've thought about it… That Titan Giant Ape might not be the best choice for you."

Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Oh? Do you know that? My martial soul is the Six-Winged Angel. The Titan Giant Ape is a power-focused beast, completely unsuited for me."

"But you are different," she continued. "You have twin martial souls—one of which is the Death Spider Emperor and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor, inherited from… her."

"So, the Titan Giant Ape isn't for me. But for you, it would make an excellent soul ring when the time comes."

Recently, news had arrived from Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong had officially announced Ye Hao's true identity and granted him the title of Young Master.

This completely stunned Ye Hao.

Hu Liena had already been gone from Heaven Dou City for quite some time.

Ye Hao knew enough about Bibi Dong to understand—she would never recognize him as her son so easily.

There had to be something else at play.

And what could it be?

Ye Hao's first thought was the two Spider Emperors by his side.

They were the ninth ring of his Death Spider Emperor and the first ring of his Soul Devouring Spider Emperor.

Once Ye Hao reached Rank 100, he could revive them.

At that moment, Ye Hao asked, "Sister, since you don't want the Titan Giant Ape, does that mean I have the right to decide what happens to it?"

"Of course."

Qian Renxue eyed him suspiciously.

"Why? What are you planning? …Wait. Don't tell me… You have other plans for it?"

Ye Hao nodded.

"Sister, I plan to give it to… our… mother."

Qian Renxue fell silent.

After a long pause, she turned to look at Ye Hao.

"You'd better think this through. A 100,000-year-old soul beast is extremely rare. You won't find another Titan Giant Ape anywhere on the continent. Are you sure you want to give it to her?"

Ye Hao grinned. "I won't regret it. But, Sister, I want to give it to her in your name. What do you think?"

"Me?" Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow before chuckling. "Do as you like. It's your decision. Anything else? If not, I'm leaving."

"Sister, when we return to Spirit Hall, let's go see Mom together," Ye Hao suggested.

"No."

Qian Renxue's rejection was immediate.

"If you want to see her, go by yourself. When I was little, I wanted to call her 'Mother,' but she forbade it. And now, you expect me to go meet her? I'm not interested."

Qian Renxue looked at Ye Hao, her expression calm.

"Little Brother… there are some things I truly envy about you."

"Sister…" Ye Hao sighed. "She had her reasons."

"Reasons?" Qian Renxue scoffed.

"Then tell me—what were they?!"

She turned and walked away, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.