Douluo Dalu: The Legend of The Spider Emperor

Weekend Double Chapters!!

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Hearing Grandmaster's speculation, Tang Hao slowly shook his head.

"No, that man wasn't Ye Hao. His aura was completely different. This was my first time encountering him."

"Could it be…"

He was the one who poisoned me!

As Tang Hao spoke, rage ignited in his eyes, and a murderous aura rapidly spread around him.

Meanwhile, Tang San, carrying Xiao Wu on his back as he fled the forest, turned back and glared furiously.

The man who had stolen his soul bone—he wanted to kill him!

His opportunity had been snatched away just like that, and Tang San was seething with hatred.

"Xiao San, take Xiao Wu back to rest," Grandmaster sighed. "In two days, you'll be facing Blazing Academy… You decide what to do."

Tang San nodded solemnly. Then, he turned to Tang Hao and Grandmaster.

"Father, Teacher, please allow me to cultivate my second martial soul. Blue Silver Grass is just too weak."

The two of them froze.

Then, Tang Hao's face darkened as he scolded, "Xiao San! Your Blue Silver Grass is not as weak as you think. When the time is right, I will take you to a special place where it can undergo a second evolution."

Grandmaster's eyes widened. "Blue Silver Grass… can evolve again?"

"Father, is this true?" Tang San asked, his eyes shining with hope.

Tang Hao nodded. "When have I ever lied to you? Now go back and rest."

Heaven Dou City, at Qian Renxue's residence.

Ye Hao and Qian Renxue sat on the floor, their long shadows cast under the warm glow of the lanterns.

"Can't believe Cruel Dream Shi Nian tried to assassinate you," Qian Renxue said, surprised. "Is he dead?"

She was more concerned about Ye Hao's safety than the assassin himself.

Ye Hao smiled.

With Death God's Heart protecting him, Shi Nian's illusion was useless.

"Sis, don't worry. Shi Nian has already been dealt with. I blackmailed him into going after Tang San. Didn't our spies report earlier that Tang Hao is currently at Shrek Academy?"

"Shi Nian deserved to die, but I didn't want to dirty my own hands. So I let Tang Hao and his son take care of it. By now, Zhu Zhu should be back soon."

Just as Ye Hao finished speaking, Zhu Zhu dropped from the rooftop, his hand still covered in purple spider silk.

He handed Ye Hao the soul bone Shi Nian had dropped.

"Master, just as you predicted, Shi Nian was injured by Tang Hao and then finished off by Tang San with some kind of black silver needle. He dissolved into a puddle of black water, leaving this soul bone behind."

Ye Hao took the soul bone and examined it carefully.

It was a head soul bone with excellent attributes—but it didn't suit him. However, it would be perfect for auxiliary-type soul masters like Ning Rongrong or Ye Lingling.

"You've worked hard, Zhu Zhu. If you have nothing else to do, go find Zhu'er and spend time with her."

At the mention of Zhu'er, Zhu Zhu's expression darkened, and he sighed.

"Zhu'er won't even talk to me anymore. She's obsessed with reading books. I really don't get it—what's so great about books?"

Qian Renxue chuckled. "There's a saying—'Books hold a house of gold.' Zhu'er's love for reading is a good thing. Unlike you, always clinging to her. She's always been cold and distant, so she probably finds it annoying. You need to understand women if you want to win her heart."

Zhu Zhu paused before hanging upside down from the ceiling.

"So… I need to win Zhu'er's heart… just like how Ye Hao likes you but doesn't dare to say it?"

Qian Renxue smiled. "Exactly, just like—"

Ye Hao: "!!!"

"You, shut up! Go find Zhu'er now!" Ye Hao quickly shooed him away.

Sensing danger, Zhu Zhu immediately retreated, bouncing off his spider silk and vanishing from sight.

"Hahaha…"

Ye Hao awkwardly turned and saw Qian Renxue's expression change.

She was staring at him very seriously.

Ye Hao gulped and forced himself to remain calm.

"Sis… is something wrong?"

"Oh, there's a huge problem." Qian Renxue's voice was cold, her eyes fixed on him.

This little brat actually dares to have thoughts about his own sister?

That's a big problem.

"Tell me, what am I to you?" Qian Renxue asked flatly.

Ye Hao sighed internally. Damn it, Zhu Zhu!

"You're my sister."

Qian Renxue leaned closer, her flawless face inches from his, her charming red lips dangerously alluring.

Ye Hao felt his blood boil.

No choice—the Qian family's genes were too strong.

His 'mother' was gorgeous. Of course, her daughter—his sister—was too.

"You understand that, yet you still dare to have such thoughts?" Qian Renxue's voice was icy.

"I'm your sister. Your real sister!"

"There are plenty of good girls out there for you. Look at Tian Dou Royal Academy—aren't there a few nice ones? Even Ning Rongrong from Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan—why don't you try pursuing her?"

"Why are you so fixated on me?"

Qian Renxue sighed.

"But… if…" she hesitated. "If you weren't my brother, maybe I'd have fallen for you."

Ye Hao's eyes lit up. "I—"

"You what?!" Qian Renxue cut him off immediately.

"Fact is, you are my brother! My real brother! You better drop this nonsense immediately."

"If Grandpa finds out, I doubt he'll let you off easily."

"…Also."

"Be careful of her."

"Not long ago, Mom wanted to pair you with Hu Liena, but I rejected it."

Ye Hao's eyebrow twitched. Is she crazy?

"What was your reason?" Ye Hao asked.

Qian Renxue smirked.

"You're still young. You should focus on cultivating. Besides, Hu Liena is almost twenty. You two aren't even in the same generation."

"Stick to someone like Ning Rongrong. She's noble, talented, and the right age for you."

Ye Hao immediately interrupted.

"Stop!"

He sighed.

"Sis, please don't try to matchmake me. I have zero interest in Ning Rongrong."

"…Sis, can I ask you something?"

"Go ahead," Qian Renxue said.

"Is Mom planning to target Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan?"

Qian Renxue glanced at him, surprised.

"How did you know?"

Ye Hao bluffed smoothly.

"When I wrote to her last time, she mentioned something about a 'Soul Hunting Operation.'"

Qian Renxue was silent for a moment before nodding.

"You're right. She plans to attack both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

"But not until after the tournament. If anything happens now, the entire continent will be thrown into chaos."

Ye Hao smirked. "And you still want me to date Ning Rongrong? If I do, how am I supposed to face her when the time comes?"

"I—" Qian Renxue paused, then sighed.

"You little brat! You better get over this crush on me. Sisters are sisters, and brothers are brothers."

"There's a line you can't cross, and you'll never cross it."

Ye Hao chuckled knowingly.

"Sis, when the tournament reaches the elimination rounds, let's return to Spirit Hall. I'll have a talk with Grandpa about this."

Qian Renxue sneered. "Go ahead. See if you can convince him. If Grandpa agrees, I, Qian Renxue, will marry you without hesitation."

Ye Hao grinned.

"Deal."

Qian Renxue smirked. "You'll regret this."

"We'll see." Ye Hao's eyes twinkled.

"…By the way, Sis."

"Hmm?"

"Lock me in the secret chamber."

"Secret chamber?" Qian Renxue was puzzled. "What secret chamber? And why would I lock you in?"

Ye Hao didn't answer. Instead, he left behind a mysterious smile.

"Hey! Where are you going? You still haven't explained—" Qian Renxue called out, but Ye Hao was already turning away.

Smirking, he said, "Go ask Grandpa. Once you do, you'll understand."

"For now, I'm going to find Zhu Zhu—that loudmouth. I'm making him sacrifice himself to me!"

With that, Ye Hao rushed off in a hurry.

Left alone, Qian Renxue sat in silence, deep in thought.

"Secret chamber? What does he mean…?"