Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

Chapter 149: The Secretary Wants to Follow

The next day,

Zhao Ming and Xiao Wu were within the inner perimeter of the Star Dou Forest.

Zhao Ming smiled and said, "You don't need to see us off. Head back now."

The numerous fierce beasts nodded. The sacred beast's eyes lingered on Zhao Ming, showing some reluctance.

"Big Brother Zhao Ming, Sister Xiao Wu, you must take care outside, and don't forget to come back and visit us."

"Don't worry. I'll be back soon. Who knows, I might need to come back here to get a spirit ring." Zhao Ming smiled gently as he gazed at the sacred beast before him.

He had grown very fond of this obedient sacred beast.

Hopefully, the next time they met, he would be able to truly call her Qiu'er.

Gu Yuena refused to wear a short skirt for him, but this obedient Qiu'er would surely fulfill his wishes.

"Head back now. Since all of you came to the inner area, I'm sure the powerful spirit beasts in the vicinity must be terrified."

"Yes, my lord."

"Alright, Big Brother Zhao Ming, I'll be going now."

The fierce beasts responded and then left with the sacred beast.

Only a purple-black figure remained.

"Zi Ji?" Zhao Ming looked in surprise at the enchanting woman before him. Zi Ji was beautiful as always, but today Zhao Ming noticed something different—she was wearing a knee-length skirt paired with tight black stockings, perfectly accentuating her alluring and graceful figure.

She was both seductive and captivating.

"My lord, I want to go outside too." Zi Ji softly bit her red lips and said in a low voice.

Ever since she sensed the presence of the ancient Undying Phoenix from the soul bone last time, its immense power had left a deep impression on her.

Since ancient times, beauties have admired heroes, and this was even more true for spirit beasts.

Zi Ji had already harbored some feelings for Zhao Ming. Witnessing his strength only deepened these feelings, making them uncontrollable.

What Zhao Ming didn't know was that the world of spirit beasts was vastly different from that of humans.

In the spirit beast world, both male and female spirit beasts revered power above all.

The stronger one was, the more admiration they received from female spirit beasts. This was an unspoken rule.

In the original story, if not for Zhao Ming, Zi Ji and Bi Ji would have become Di Tian's lovers instead of the Ten Thousand Demon King or the Scarlet King. There was a certain logic to it—courtship among spirit beasts was simple, and strength was the key to conquest.

Spirit beasts inherently worship the strong.

Although Zhao Ming wasn't yet a formidable powerhouse, in Zi Ji's eyes, he already embodied strength. Even if his current power was limited, he would become mighty in the future.

The appearance of the five-million-year-old ancient Undying Phoenix torso bone that Zhao Ming had revealed to the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest last time was an overwhelming shock.

Take Zi Ji, for example—she was merely a beast of over two hundred thousand years and hadn't even passed the three-hundred-thousand-year catastrophe. Faced suddenly with a five-million-year-old spirit beast, anyone would feel insignificant.

"Are you sure you want to leave the Star Dou Forest? Di Tian and the others might not let you go," Zhao Ming smiled. He didn't mind taking Zi Ji with him, after all. Zi Ji was beautiful, and having her around was pleasing to the eyes.

Moreover, his next sign-in task was at the Star Luo Empire's palace.

At that time, he had a few things to take care of. Having Zi Ji by his side would make things much easier.

After all, given Zi Ji's strength, she was roughly equivalent to a Rank 96 Title Douluo.

In the Star Luo Empire, while this wouldn't allow Zhao Ming to act without restraint, it would ensure that no one could harm him. This way, he could handle many things with ease.

"I want to leave, and Di Tian and the others can't control me." Zi Ji's eyes flashed with disdain. Ever since she felt Zhao Ming's strength, she had lost all interest in the other fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest.

In her eyes, only her lord was the true powerhouse.

In the presence of her lord, they were nothing but ants.

"Alright, since you're my secretary, I do have a lot of tasks that will need your assistance. And, of course, you won't be idle when there's nothing to do." Zhao Ming smiled brightly.

"My lord, are you agreeing?" Zi Ji's beautiful eyes sparkled with joy as she looked at Zhao Ming.

"Yes. But when the time comes, you'll need to follow my instructions."

"Rest assured, my lord, I will never cause trouble for you. Moreover, with my strength, I can also protect your safety in the human world."

Zhao Ming nodded, then spread his wings. The black Undying Wings flapped as Zhao Ming held Xiao Wu and soared into the sky, swiftly heading into the distance.

The Undying Wings, now part of his body, functioned as naturally as his hands and feet, requiring no spirit power to operate.

This allowed Zhao Ming to use them freely for traveling.

In Soto City.

The streets were as bustling as ever, crowded with people.

Zhao Ming and his two companions drew the attention of most passersby.

Many cast envious, jealous glances at Zhao Ming. After all, both Xiao Wu and Zi Ji were rare beauties. An ordinary person would consider it a lifetime blessing to win the favor of either of them. Yet, Zhao Ming had both.

One was cute and charming, the other seductive and alluring. The combination of two beauties with such different styles made it impossible to look away.

"Hehe, our Xiao Wu is so beautiful. I feel like they're trying to kill me with their glares," Zhao Ming teased, holding Xiao Wu's hand.

"No way? They're all looking at Sister Zi Ji. She's much more… endowed than me," Xiao Wu blushed and muttered softly.

"Is that so?" Zhao Ming chuckled, glancing at Zi Ji.

Zi Ji, who was standing nearby, froze for a moment, her face slightly flushed. She hadn't expected the usually sweet and quiet Xiao Wu to say such an embarrassing thing. However, seeing Zhao Ming glance her way, she couldn't help but straighten her chest slightly.

Looking at the beautiful Zi Ji, Zhao Ming felt pleased, but he was also faced with a dilemma.

How should he arrange for her?

Taking her directly to Shrek Academy wouldn't work.

Otherwise, if Zhuqing and the others saw Zi Ji, who knows what they would think? They might assume he was out indulging himself. Zhuqing and the others were still feeling down. Even though he and Zi Ji had nothing going on, taking her there wouldn't be appropriate.

As for Tianyi Pavilion,

Zi Ji and Bi Ji had always been at odds. Zi Ji had always had high aspirations, so if he asked her to temporarily stay at Tianyi Pavilion under Bi Ji's management, she wouldn't be happy. Besides, he wasn't in the mood to go there now. He needed to find Zhuqing and the others first to check on their situation.

"Zi Ji, I'll arrange for you to stay at a hotel for now. In a few days, I'll move you to Tianyi Pavilion." After some thought, Zhao Ming said to Zi Ji.

"Whatever you say, my lord." Zi Ji had no objections. In her mind, she was Zhao Ming's secretary, and it was her duty to assist him, not the other way around.

"Alright, I'll take you to the Rose Hotel for a few days. During this time, you can also familiarize yourself with the human world."

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