Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Tang Hao’s Regret—Beastly or Worse than Beasts?
"How lonely, how utterly lonely it is to be invincible!"
As Zhou Yi gazed at Luo Zhifan, whose body lay split neatly in two with wounds as smooth as silk, he sighed inwardly.
Sixteen years had passed since his arrival in the world of Douluo Continent.
This wasn't his first time taking a life.
But it was the first time he'd killed someone after obtaining the system.
Effortless.
Satisfying.
"Mm..."
Suddenly, a soft, fragrant figure stumbled into his arms. Zhou Yi instinctively caught her, the delicate scent filling his senses.
It was Tang Yuehua.
Previously, she had barely managed to suppress the poison within her using sheer willpower and her innate domain, the Noble Halo. But Zhou Yi's astonishing strike had shattered her mental defenses.
The poison surged uncontrollably within her.
Though her body had been weak and drained moments ago, the onset of the poison unexpectedly granted her a burst of energy, compelling her to instinctively seek out Zhou Yi.
In her perception, Zhou Yi was like a blazing sun, radiating endless warmth and light, irresistibly drawing her toward him.
Her alluring, curvaceous figure writhed slightly as her eyes shimmered with a misty, intoxicating glow. Her slightly parted lips glistened like a drowning mermaid gasping for air.
In Zhou Yi's arms, she greedily inhaled the fresh air.
"She's poisoned!"
"This is one of those classic plot points that are essential in novels—and now it's happening to me!"
As he gazed at the mesmerizing Tang Yuehua, Zhou Yi pondered a serious question:
"Should I be a beast... or worse than a beast?"
When it came to detoxification, Zhou Yi was a professional!
Don't get the wrong idea!
This would be a proper detoxification.
Time to showcase grandmaster-level medical skills.
"Ha..."
A soft, unconscious murmur escaped Tang Yuehua's slightly parted lips. It was a single word, but it instantly resolved Zhou Yi's internal dilemma.
"Hao..."
Zhou Yi's expression hardened.
The original storyline had always hinted at a questionable relationship between these two.
Clearly, those suspicions were spot-on.
For the sake of his "good brother" Tang Xiao, how could Zhou Yi stand by and let him make such a mistake?
He had no choice but to intervene and nip this potential disaster in the bud.
Just like Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.
"Hao..."
"Alright, let's do this!"
Zhou Yi's temper flared slightly, but for some reason, he also felt an odd sense of excitement.
"Miss Tang, this isn't me taking advantage of the situation—you came to me first, and I'm only helping you detoxify!"
With righteous determination, Zhou Yi scooped Tang Yuehua up in a bridal carry and laid her on the clean bed Luo Zhifan had prepared.
What a thoughtful man Luo Zhifan had been.
If Zhou Yi had known Luo Zhifan would be this considerate, he might have left the man with an intact corpse.
Meanwhile, in Notting City...
"Yuehua! Where are you?"
"Scoundrel! Show yourself!"
When Tang Xiao and Tang Hao regained consciousness after being detoxified, they immediately learned that Tang Yuehua had been abducted by a debaucher. The news hit them like a bolt from the blue.
The brothers hastily threw on their clothes and began a frantic search.
But Tang Yuehua was nowhere to be found.
"It's all my fault! If I hadn't drunk so much, Yuehua wouldn't have..."
Tang Hao pounded the ground in despair, his heart aching to the point of suffocation.
Tang Xiao felt no better.
Their goddess had married someone else.
And now their sister had been abducted by a lecher.
The double blow left the twin stars of the Clear Sky Clan utterly devastated.
The one most on edge, however, was Tang Qi, their escort.
As Yuehua's guard, he had failed to prevent her from being taken. If they didn't find her soon, he was as good as dead.
Half an hour had already passed since Tang Yuehua's abduction.
So much time had gone by.
Even if Tang Yuehua's life was spared, her honor was likely lost.
He was doomed.
Notting City was in an uproar.
It would be a sleepless night for all.
"Who would dare abduct the eldest lady of the Clear Sky Clan? The audacity is unbelievable!"
"Unbelievable? I heard the Clear Sky twins themselves were drugged with aphrodisiac poison. If they hadn't been discovered in time, they'd have put on quite the public show—right in the middle of the street!"
"That's insane! This villain is way too creative!"
"How long do you think this scoundrel can withstand the Clear Sky Clan's wrath?"
"Does it matter? Regardless of how long he lasts, he's already had his way with Tang Yuehua. Even if he gets caught afterward, it's worth it!"
"True! If one must die, better under a flower like that—what a way to go!"
"I've seen Miss Yuehua from afar. She's truly peerless, her grace unmatched. If it were me, even just one night with her would make my death worthwhile!"
"Not just worthwhile—absolutely worth it!"
"I heard Mr. Zhou has already left the city to find her!"
"Mr. Zhou is truly noble. Imagine being interrupted on your wedding night, only to have to get up and search for someone!"
Numerous Soul Masters were engaged in animated discussions.
This was a huge gossip.
And it was about Miss Tang Yuehua from Clear Sky Clan and the Flower Picking Thief, Luo Zhifan.
It could be said that this was exactly the type of gossip everyone loved to discuss.
...
Zhou Mansion.
Ah Yin also woke up slowly, having learned that Tang Yuehua had been abducted, and that Zhou Yi had gone out to search for her. However, there was still no news.
"Your husband has probably left the city by now, at this late hour..."
Liu Erlong expressed some concern. Although Zhou Yi had many tricks up his sleeve, his cultivation was still not as advanced as hers.
"Don't worry, elder sister. My husband has many abilities and possesses an external Soul Bone, the Wind and Thunder Wings, which allows him to fly. He's incredibly fast. Even if he encounters a powerful enemy, he can easily retreat if he can't win!"
Ah Yin comforted her.
"Mm."
Liu Erlong nodded. At this point, there was nothing they could do.
It was even impossible to go look for him.
If they were also kidnapped...
That would only add more trouble for Zhou Yi.
...
Spirit Hall Branch.
The Chrysanthemum Douluo was playing with a chrysanthemum flower in his hands, expressing interest as he said:
"Clear Sky Clan has really embarrassed themselves this time!"
Spirit Hall and Clear Sky Clan were at odds, so naturally, they wouldn't help Clear Sky Clan find Tang Yuehua. Besides, his mission was to protect Bibi Dong.
Though no one would dare to lay a hand on the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall...
One couldn't be too cautious. There could be some hot-headed fool who doesn't know their place.
Tang Yuehua had been kidnapped.
He couldn't afford to be careless.
If Bibi Dong were to be abducted by the Flower Picking Thief, he might as well give up his position.
"Maybe Zhou Yi will be able to find Tang Yuehua!"
Bibi Dong suddenly spoke.
"That's impossible."
Chrysanthemum Douluo expressed disbelief. "That Flower Picking Thief must have already left the city. Once they're out of the city, the world is vast—how would Zhou Yi know where to look?"
"Besides, this Flower Picking Thief is no weakling. He should be at least at the Soul Emperor level..."
At this point, Chrysanthemum Douluo paused, his expression darkening.
He recalled the sword strike Zhou Yi had used on him earlier.
It had taken him over ten days to dissipate that sword intent.
And that time, Zhou Yi hadn't even used his full strength.
If Zhou Yi had struck with his full power, Chrysanthemum Douluo was confident he could have blocked it. But a Soul Emperor definitely couldn't. Even a Soul Saint would be in danger.
And a Flower Picking Thief was unlikely to possess the cultivation of a Soul Douluo.
Bibi Dong didn't say anything more.
Actually, when she mentioned Zhou Yi being able to find Tang Yuehua, it was merely a woman's intuition.
There was no real basis for it.
But it must be said, Bibi Dong's intuition was spot on.
Zhou Yi indeed found Tang Yuehua.
And he had personally taken action, curing her poison with his own body.
Tang Yuehua's poison was cured.
She regained consciousness.
However, the atmosphere in the stone chamber was quite subtle, and very quiet.
Zhou Yi and Tang Yuehua were still in a certain... situation.
Tang Yuehua kept her eyes tightly shut, not daring to look at Zhou Yi.
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