Douluo Continent: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

In the following week, Zhao Ming spent his days and nights with his beloved Xiao Wu, cultivating during the day and spending their nights together. He lived a blissful, almost immortal-like existence.

Xiao Wu was beautiful and thoughtful.

Ever since Zi Ji had cooked for him that one time, Xiao Wu had taken it upon herself to prepare his meals. Xiao Wu loved to eat, and the food she made was delicious.

On a grassy patch by the Lake of Life, Zhao Ming lay with his head resting on Xiao Wu's lap, savoring the meat stew she had prepared for him.

The stew was lightly flavored, with a hint of sweetness, much like his sweet Xiao Wu.

"My Xiao Wu makes the best stew. You're so beautiful, smart, and capable—truly the perfect wife for the Zhao family." Zhao Ming smiled brightly.

"As long as you like it," Xiao Wu replied softly, a blush rising on her cheeks as she looked at him.

"Of course I like it. Anything my precious Xiao Wu makes, I'll love." Zhao Ming smiled, placing the empty bowl on the ground. He flipped over, propping himself up with his hands as he gazed at the girl before him, a grin on his face.

"Stop messing around." Xiao Wu's face was flushed. Lying on the grass in her pink dress, her figure looked delicate and graceful.

"Don't move, let me see if my Xiao Wu has become even more beautiful." Zhao Ming smiled.

His Xiao Wu seemed to have become even more beautiful over the past few days.

"Have you been eating better lately? That must be why my precious Xiao Wu has grown even more radiant. When we return to Shrek Academy, I'll make sure the cafeteria cooks prepare delicious meals for my Xiao Wu every day." Zhao Ming chuckled.

"Do you really think I've become prettier?" Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed as she spoke softly.

No girl would dislike being told she's become prettier, especially when it's from someone she loves.

"Of course. But you've always been beautiful." Zhao Ming gently pinched her nose, his eyes full of affection.

After lunch, Xiao Wu, being considerate, went to find Titan and the others to play.

Besides spending time with his precious Xiao Wu, Zhao Ming had been visiting Gu Yuena every day for the past few days.

As the saying goes, persistence pays off.

Though Gu Yuena had lived for millions of years and had vast knowledge, she was inexperienced in matters of the heart. After all, as the Silver Dragon King, who would dare oppose her?

From Douluo Dalu 3, Zhao Ming knew that Gu Yuena was someone who valued her emotions deeply. For someone like her, he needed to be persistent and show his sincerity over time to win her heart.

In fact, Zhao Ming already had some foundation with Gu Yuena. In her perception, Zhao Ming was the only one who had lived in the same era as her, or even earlier. This naturally gave her a sense of familiarity with him.

All Zhao Ming needed to do was take advantage of this connection and slowly melt her heart with sincerity. It would be a slow process, and he couldn't rush it.

However, this situation troubled Zhuqing and the others.

They probably thought he and Xiao Wu were dead, and they were likely grieving.

Thinking of their sadness made Zhao Ming's heart ache.

But right now, he couldn't leave the Star Dou Forest. His mission was still incomplete.

He had to win over Gu Yuena to receive the mission reward.

The five-million-year-old Ancient Immortal Phoenix torso bone was something he could not afford to miss.

"Is Master troubled by something?" A seductive voice came from nearby.

Zhao Ming looked up to see Zi Ji approaching with a smile. Her knee-length dress swayed in the breeze, revealing her enticing long legs.

She was truly a temptress.

Zhao Ming smiled. Ever since Xiao Wu started preparing his meals, he hadn't seen Zi Ji. He wondered where she had gone, likely to complete the task he had given her.

He was curious about how well Zi Ji had performed.

If she did well, he would certainly reward her. If she didn't, she would face his punishment.

After all, the proper way to manage subordinates was through both reward and punishment.

"What brings you here? I haven't seen you in days. Were you avoiding me on purpose?" Zhao Ming asked playfully as he looked at the beautiful Zi Ji.

"Master, how could I dare avoid you? You forgot? I was completing the task you assigned me." Zi Ji pouted slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of seduction that could make anyone lose themselves.

"Then it's my mistake. But I wonder, how did Zi Ji perform? If you did well, there's a reward waiting for you."

Hearing Zhao Ming's words, Zi Ji's face flushed slightly.

Even though she was the Hell Demon Dragon King, she was still a woman.

She felt there was an underlying meaning in Zhao Ming's words. Was the punishment what she thought it was?

Would the outcome be the same whether she completed the task well or not?

Zi Ji lowered her head, then raised it again to sneak a glance at Zhao Ming's face, but she couldn't read his expression.

Master is too cunning.

Whether she did well or not, it seemed he intended to take advantage of her.

But if the master truly wanted her, would she give in?

Though Zi Ji admired power and respected the ancient strength of someone like Zhao Ming, she did not see herself as an easy woman. If he tried to take her by force, she wouldn't easily give up her most precious thing.

She, Zi Ji, was not someone who revered power and status blindly.

If that were the case, she would have been with Di Tian long ago instead of maintaining her purity.

Moreover, she believed Master wouldn't be that kind of person.

These past days, she had observed that Master was gentle. If he treated her the same way he did Xiao Wu, she might eventually fall for him. But would Master treat her that way?

After all, she was just his subordinate. If he wanted her, all he had to do was beckon. Why would he lower himself to pursue someone he could have so easily?

"Alright, take me to see your results." Seeing Zi Ji lost in thought, Zhao Ming smiled brightly, pulling her close by the waist.

Such a seductive woman would eventually belong to him.

"Master?" Zi Ji felt flustered by Zhao Ming's intimate gesture, her heart racing.

But she quickly calmed herself. "Master, I've stored the soul bones I collected in the Hell Demon Dragon clan's secret chamber."

"Lead the way." Zhao Ming smiled, indicating for Zi Ji to guide him.

As a powerful clan within the Star Dou Forest, the Hell Demon Dragons, with Zi Ji leading them, naturally occupied the most central area of the inner region.

So, it didn't take long for Zhao Ming and Zi Ji to reach the Hell Demon Dragon territory.