Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

"Wait a minute, that doesn't look like an Evil Soul Master—it's one of our own from the Spirit Hall!"

Spotting the distant figure calling out "Holy Son," Xie Yue lowered his Moon Blade and turned back, his expression puzzled.

"Hold on! Isn't that the self-proclaimed leader of the Holy Son's fan club?"

As the figure in purple approached, Yan scratched his head, his face a mix of confusion and annoyance.

He remembered it vividly. That so-called "Holy Son Fan Club" had been established the day after he lost to Lin Ye. It was a thorn in his pride that never stopped stinging.

"Her name is… Zi Luo, right?"

"Yes, it's Zi Luo," Hu Liena confirmed with a calm nod.

"Wait! Something feels off. How did she find us here?"

Watching Zi Luo sprint toward them, Lin Ye frowned.

He recognized Zi Luo. Of course, he did. But the real question was: how did she track them down in the vast expanse of this forest?

"That's easy," Yan interjected, his tone tinged with jealousy. "She's one of your diehard fans. She probably noticed us entering the forest and decided to follow us."

Yan couldn't help but feel bitter. He wasn't bad-looking himself, so why didn't he have admirers like Lin Ye or Xie Yue? Life was unfair!

"She's been following us all this time?"

Lin Ye fell into thought. Based on what he knew of Zi Luo, it wasn't impossible. She had a history of tailing him before.

But if she'd followed them into the forest, wouldn't that mean she'd abandoned her current assessment task?

Lin Ye found it odd. Still, he decided to wait and see what Zi Luo had to say.

"Holy Son! Holy Son!"

While Lin Ye was lost in thought, Zi Luo was already calling out excitedly as she ran toward them.

"What are you doing here?"

When Zi Luo arrived, Lin Ye's tone was cold.

"I… I'm here to ask for your help, Holy Son!"

Zi Luo's initial excitement faded instantly, replaced by an expression of urgency.

"Help? What happened?"

Xie Yue frowned as he spoke, stepping forward.

"Senior Xie Yue, we were investigating Evil Soul Masters in Guhe Town, but we ran into a group of exceptionally strong ones. We couldn't defeat them. My friends were captured, and I barely escaped.

"When I saw the Holy Son and all of you entering the forest earlier, I thought to seek your help. Luckily, I found you. Please, Holy Son, seniors, help me! If we don't act quickly, my friends might be killed by those Evil Soul Masters!"

Zi Luo's face was filled with desperation.

"Outrageous! These Evil Soul Masters were left here by Her Majesty the Pope as training fodder for us, yet they dare to retaliate? They're out of control!"

Yan's anger flared upon hearing her story.

"Brother Yue, let's help this junior and rescue her friends!"

"Thank you, Senior Yan!"

Zi Luo's face lit up with joy, but within her, the Blood Infant sneered disdainfully.

These naive kids were so easy to fool. It wouldn't be long before they walked straight into the trap near the blood pool.

After absorbing the blood of those little girls earlier, it could finally unleash some of its power.

"Wait!"

Unlike Yan, Lin Ye couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

"If your friends were in danger, why risk venturing into the forest to find us instead of seeking help from the teachers near the perimeter?"

Lin Ye's question made the Blood Infant controlling Zi Luo freeze for a moment.

This brat was sharp. He'd already spotted a flaw in the story.

But the Blood Infant wasn't one to panic. It quickly pieced together a plausible explanation.

"Well… I was panicking and didn't think straight. All I could think of was the Holy Son. Luckily, I didn't encounter any danger on the way and managed to find you."

Zi Luo's face turned bashful, her expression shy and hesitant. The Blood Infant, suppressing its disgust, played the role of an infatuated fan to perfection.

Hearing her explanation, Xie Yue, Yan, and even Hu Liena nodded in understanding.

After all, in the past six months, Zi Luo's adoration for Lin Ye had been evident. Her actions weren't entirely implausible.

"Let's not waste time. It's too late to call for the teachers now. We should move quickly!"

Xie Yue's tone was resolute.

"Holy Son, seniors, follow me! I'll lead the way!"

Zi Luo's eyes lit up, and she eagerly urged them on.

"Alright, let's go!"

As they made their way to Guhe Town, Lin Ye's unease only deepened.

He hadn't been in Spirit City for long, and he wasn't used to the adoration of these so-called "fans."

How could someone feel such intense affection for someone unrelated to them?

Caution lingered in his heart as they traveled.

Within ten minutes, the group reached Guhe Town.

Under Zi Luo's guidance, they navigated several streets before arriving at a courtyard.

"Senior Xie Yue, this is the place. We encountered the Evil Soul Masters here."

"In the courtyard?"

Xie Yue muttered as he scanned the area. Then he turned to the group.

"Same plan as always. Yan and I will scout ahead. Nanna, you and Lin Ye stay alert."

After receiving a nod from Yan, the two moved toward the courtyard cautiously.

Once they reached the wall, they leaped over it. Seeing no immediate danger, Xie Yue signaled the others to follow.

Lin Ye and Hu Liena swiftly jumped in, with Zi Luo close behind.

"It doesn't seem like there's anyone here. Could they have left?"

Xie Yue frowned as he scanned the empty courtyard.

"Senior, maybe they're inside the house. They captured my friends, so they might be using them for cultivation!"

Zi Luo's face turned pale with fear as she spoke.

"That makes sense. Stay alert. Let's check it out."

Xie Yue nodded, moving cautiously toward the main hall, Yan following closely.

Lin Ye and Hu Liena trailed behind, their steps careful.

But as the group approached the hall, a sinister and eerie smile crept across Zi Luo's face.

Finally, they'd taken the bait.

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