In the soul beast forests of the continent, firelight could easily attract exceptionally powerful soul beasts.
Similarly, in the deep sea, many sea soul beasts were very sensitive to light. For safety reasons, the soul guide lamps equipped in every room on the Sea Dragon were uniformly adjusted to the lowest power.
Under the faint lighting, one could barely make out the general layout of the room. It gave off a somewhat hazy, ambiguous feeling.
Xu Zihuang leaned half against the headboard, while Ju Zi lay on his chest, actively seeking intimacy. Compared to a few days ago, she was clearly more impatient, and her actions somewhat rough.
Because she knew that this period of happiness probably wouldn't last many more days. At least before leaving, she wanted to leave behind more and deeper memories.
Although the Demonic Crocodile Pirate Group wasn't weak, with their leader, Crocodile Luo, being a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse. But the South Sea Soul Engineer Corps that Ju Zi belonged to had also made complete preparations. Relying on positioning soul guides, the South Sea Soul Engineer Corps' ships followed about fifty kilometers behind the merchant vessel.
Once the Demonic Crocodile Pirate Group appeared, the people lurking on the Sea Dragon would send a signal. The South Sea Soul Engineer Corps' ships would then surround from all directions. Moreover, the corps commander of the South Sea Soul Engineer Corps had broken through to the Titled Douluo realm two years ago.
With the overall combat power of the South Sea Soul Engineer Corps, exterminating the Demonic Crocodile Pirate Group would be all too easy.
And once the Demonic Crocodile Pirate Group was destroyed, it would be time for Ju Zi to leave.
Xu Zihuang knew what was in Ju Zi's heart, but simply allowed her to do as she wished.
Not long after, a flash of purple-gold light suddenly passed through his deep purple eyes. His tangible and qualitative spiritual power instantly released outward, not spreading toward the surrounding sea, but extending toward the seabed.
Deep in the seabed, several human soul master figures clearly appeared in his mind.
The Demonic Crocodile Pirate Group. Finally, unable to hold back?
Xu Zihuang's brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed again.
In his view, this Demonic Crocodile Pirate Group still couldn't pose a threat to him. What he cared more about was the earlier sense of oppression and palpitation upon entering this sea area.
However, as soon as his mind returned, the contemplative look in his eyes was completely replaced by astonishment.
Ju Zi's figure had already slid down to Xu Zihuang's waist, her pretty face slightly red as she gazed at him. In her eyes, besides shyness, there was more determination and madness, as well as that heart-shocking resentment.
Of course, her resentment wasn't toward Xu Zihuang, but toward Xu Tianran.
Though Xu Tianran trusted her greatly, she knew clearly in her heart that she was merely a chess piece in Xu Tianran's hands. Because of Xu Tianran's existence, she couldn't elope with Yu Tianhuang without regard for everything, nor could she decide her own fate.
Ju Zi intensely desired to respond to Yu Tianhuang's feelings. Though she needed to preserve her virginity now, she could use another way to leave Yu Tianhuang's mark.
Undeniably, part of the reason she did this was to retaliate against Xu Tianran.
And these were things she had decided long ago.
...
The dim light reflected on Ju Zi's cheeks. Xu Zihuang could clearly see the two blushes on her delicate face.
Ju Zi widened her eyes, gazing at Xu Zihuang, her cheeks puffed up.
Then, under Xu Zihuang's watch, she made a swallowing motion. Xu Zihuang's Adam's apple also moved accordingly.
The two remained silent for a long time.
Ju Zi, who appeared gentle and intellectual, actually possessed an innate madness and ambition. This was vividly displayed just now.
Only when she calmed down did she become somewhat shy and embarrassed again. But the determination and tenderness deep in her eyes never wavered in the slightest.
Xu Zihuang gently pulled Ju Zi back into his embrace to lie down.
"Rest first, Ju Zi."
Ju Zi leaned on Xu Zihuang's shoulder, whispering in embarrassment: "Tianhuang, are you... feeling better now?"
Xu Zihuang lightly kissed Ju Zi's forehead, then leaned close to her ear, smiling as he murmured.
"Your technique needs improvement."
Ju Zi felt her cheeks grow even hotter. Just as she was about to say something, Yu Tianhuang's voice sounded in her ear again.
"Sleep. Don't force yourself."
"Mm."
Ju Zi paused slightly, pursed her lips, but still obediently closed her eyes. Yu Tianhuang's physique was special; after all this tossing, she was indeed a bit tired. Moreover, Yu Tianhuang's care and respect for her warmed her heart.
What warmed her wasn't just her heart, but also her abdomen. In just this short time, what she had swallowed seemed to transform into strands of warm flow surging into her limbs and bones, making her entire body indescribably comfortable.
Xu Zihuang had long been nourished by various top-tier heavenly materials and earthly treasures, along with the nurturing of the Gold of Living Creatures. His body was equivalent to a perfect vessel, containing everything that had excellent nourishing effects for soul masters.
The effect was even more significant for a soul master like Ju Zi with a poor constitution. To the point that the impurities left in her body from long-term use of medicines to enhance cultivation began to be cleansed by that warm flow, integrating into her limbs and bones.
Xu Zihuang gently stroked Ju Zi's hair. Seeing Ju Zi fall deeply asleep, a mocking light laugh flashed in his eyes.
"Xu Tianran. If you knew about this, what kind of expression would you make?"
In fact, the one who felt pleasure from retaliating against Xu Tianran wasn't just Ju Zi; he felt the same. And even more intensely and pathologically. It's just that his control over emotions was stronger.
After all, the reason he had fallen to this state was entirely thanks to Xu Tianran.
And this level of retaliation was just the beginning. In the future, when Xu Tianran ascended the throne, he would inevitably need to resolve the issue of an heir. At that time, he would be happy to give Xu Tianran another gift.
Xu Zihuang believed that Ju Zi's thoughts would align with his.
...
At the same time, in the sea area south of the Sea Dragon.
A massive warship over a hundred meters long floated on the sea surface, rising and falling with the waves.
At the forefront of the warship's deck, a burly one-eyed white-haired elder stood quietly there.
His aura was like an abyss; standing there, he was like an insurmountable mountain. It was none other than the leader of the Demonic Crocodile Pirate Group, Crocodile Luo, whom Xu Zihuang had once seen at the Moon Pivot Auction.
Veins bulged on Crocodile Luo's forehead, his face grim as water. The group of pirates behind him kept silent like cicadas in winter, not daring to provoke him at this moment.
"Bang, bang, bang—" A series of sounds of breaking water rang out. Several pirates from the Demonic Crocodile Pirate Group emerged from the water and landed on the deck behind Crocodile Luo. The leader restrained his deep blue soul power glow, respectfully kneeling on one knee.
"Leader, the South Sea Chamber of Commerce's merchant ship is anchored in the sea area about forty kilometers ahead."
Crocodile Luo gazed forward, his expression fluctuating, his eyes cold.
"Prepare to move out."
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