I started by submitting to the Douluo Continent, and the nation helped me become a god.

Chapter 77 Call Me Sister!

The setting sun, like blood, stained the endless sea of ​​trees in the Starry Sky Forest with a dark red edge.

The clouds on the horizon were ablaze with a fiery mix of orange-red and deep purple, like a richly colored oil painting. In the distance, the forest canopy swayed gently in the evening breeze, whispering softly, as if the ancient forest itself were breathing.

Occasionally, the roars of soul beasts could be heard from the depths of the forest, deep and far-reaching, reminding everyone that this was the edge of a forbidden zone for humans.

The air was filled with the damp scent of earth and the faint stench of spirit beasts, mixed with the smells of cooking smoke, sweat, and cheap liquor. This was Hunter's Fortress, a supply town on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Although it was already dusk, the streets were still bustling with people.

Along the roadside, Soul Masters, covered in blood and grime, squatted on the ground, their rags spread out in front of them, hawking their day's catch.

"Fresh Netherwolf pelt! Level 30! Only 200 Gold Soul Coins!"

"Ten-year-old Blood Ganoderma! A miracle cure for injuries! Don't miss out!"

A middle-aged Soul Master, covered in wounds, was haggling with a richly dressed merchant over a Soul Beast Core that emitted a ghostly green light. His teammates sat slumped to the side, gulping down cheap ale, their eyes filled with the relief of surviving a disaster.

On the other side of the street, an adventurer team preparing to enter the forest was conducting final checks. A burly man, carrying a battle axe taller than himself, was giving instructions to the young soul masters in the team. A nearby wagon, loaded with supplies, was snorting nervously, the horses seemingly sensing the danger emanating from the forest.

"Make way! Make way, everyone!"

A rough shout came from the end of the street.

Everyone quickly stepped aside, and a strangely shaped vehicle slowly approached. The vehicle was not pulled by horses; its body was forged from heavy steel, and its wheel rims were engraved with intricate patterns, emitting a faint glow. A low humming sound emanated from the bottom of the vehicle, accompanied by some kind of energy fluctuation, indicating that it was moving forward on its own.

"Holy crap, a soul tool! That's a soul tool vehicle!" A young soul master exclaimed, his eyes wide with envy.

"I heard one of these costs tens of thousands of gold soul coins, and you have to order it from the Soul Tool Academy in Heaven Dou City." His companion clicked his tongue. "Damn, if only nobles could afford it..."

"Heh heh, don't be so foolish as to provoke the nobles." Another seasoned Soul Master slapped him on the back of the head and took a swig of wine. "Those bastards look down on us like we're ants. Last time some hothead glanced at a young lady, and he was gone the next day."

"Alright, alright, let's drink. It's a blessing to be back alive, why worry about so much?"

The soul-guided vehicle slowly drove by, raising a cloud of dust. The curtains on the windows were tightly closed, obscuring the figures inside, but the surrounding adventurers instinctively kept their distance, their eyes filled with awe and resentment.

Li Fulan stood on the street, watching this scene with great interest.

Xiao Wu curiously tiptoed, trying to get a better look at the structure of the soul-guided vehicle, but Hu Liena lazily grabbed her wrist.

"Stop looking, little rabbit. You'll see plenty of those things in the future." Hu Liena's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

The three continued walking along the main street.

The streets were lined with shops, including blacksmith shops selling weapons, alchemy shops selling various potions, and trading companies that specialized in buying materials from soul beasts. Each shop had a dim yellow lantern hanging in front of it, swaying in the twilight like orange eyes.

The air began to fill with the aroma of food. At the roadside stalls, large chunks of roasted meat sizzled and dripped with oil, and the proprietresses called out as they turned the meat. Several drunken Soul Masters walked out of the tavern, arm in arm, singing off-key tunes.

"I almost got my leg bitten off by that damned ghost wolf today..."

"It's good to be alive, it's good to be alive! Come on, let's have another drink!"

"Have you heard? Things haven't been peaceful in the forest lately. Someone saw a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast..."

"Shh! Keep your voice down! Are you out of your mind?"

Li Fulan's ears twitched slightly as she absorbed these fragmented pieces of information into her mind, but her expression remained unchanged.

After walking through several streets and alleys, he stopped in front of a hotel called "Homeward Bound".

The hotel's exterior wasn't luxurious; in fact, it was somewhat dilapidated. The wooden signboard was weathered and mottled, but the two characters "Homecoming" remained strong and powerful. Two red lanterns hung in front of the door, casting a warm glow in the twilight. The light filtering through the windows and the faint sounds of people adding a touch of homely warmth to this building in this town filled with the stench of blood and money.

"Let's stay here."

Li Fulan looked up at the slightly worn signboard, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Pushing open the creaking wooden door, a warm aroma wafted out, mingled with the scents of wine, meat, and the smoke of burning firewood.

The lobby was already quite full of customers. Several adventurers in leather armor sat in a corner, discussing tomorrow's itinerary in hushed tones. A lone Soul Master leaned against the window, staring blankly at a glass of murky wine. Behind the bar, a plump proprietress was wiping glasses, occasionally exchanging a few jokes with regular customers.

The boss was a sharp-eyed middle-aged man with a neatly trimmed beard and shrewd eyes like a fox. He immediately noticed Li Fulan's extraordinary demeanor—a composure and nobility that emanated from his very bones, something that ordinary adventurers could never possess.

What's more, he was followed by two stunningly beautiful girls.

One was dressed in pink with a scorpion braid, lively and adorable; the other was charming and stunning, captivating all. The moment these two stood there, the noise in the hall seemed to fall silent, and countless gazes quietly fell upon them.

The proprietor quickly put on a smile and greeted him, wiping his hands on his apron: "Young master, would you like to stay? How many rooms?"

Li Fulan casually took out a gold soul coin from his pocket and flipped it carelessly between his fingers.

The gold coin gleamed softly in the dim light, its graceful curves resembling a golden butterfly dancing on a fingertip. This seemingly casual gesture instantly caught the shopkeeper's eye.

One gold soul coin is enough to feed an average family for half a year.

"Two superior rooms. They need to be next to each other."

Li Fulan's voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Alright, alright! Please come upstairs, esteemed guest!" The owner beamed and personally led the way. "Our Gui Tu Inn's superior rooms are guaranteed to be clean and comfortable, and offer views of the edge of the forest!"

He turned around, his gaze sweeping over the two stunningly beautiful girls behind him.

One of them was Xiao Wu, dressed in a pink top with a scorpion braid hanging down to her waist. She was looking around warily, like a rabbit ready to pounce at any moment.

The other was Hu Liena, who exuded amazing charm. She leaned lazily against the counter, her narrow, fox-like eyes sparkling with a hint of playfulness.

"Me and this... little rabbit sharing a room?" Hu Liena chuckled, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Wu like a hunter spotting its prey.

Xiao Wu instinctively shrank back, her eyes widening: "Who wants to share a room with this vixen! I want to share with—"

"Listen to me." Li Fulan interrupted Xiao Wu, gently circling her finger around Xiao Wu's scorpion braid. Her tone carried a hint of Zhang Su's unique, irresistible charm. "This is for safety. Nana is strong and can protect you."

Xiao Wu opened her mouth, but under the gaze of those eyes that seemed to contain both infinite joy and an abyss, she inexplicably swallowed her rebuttal, only letting out a reluctant hum.

……

Second floor, at the end of the corridor.

Li Fulan watched the two women enter the room on the left. Before closing the door, he gave Hu Liena a meaningful look. Hu Liena understood and licked her red lips. With a "click," the door closed tightly.

Li Fulan turned and went into the next room. He wasn't in a hurry to rest, but leaned against the wall, his fingers lightly tapping the surface. As the owner of the Zhang Su sequence, he could clearly sense the flow of emotions in the next room—a tense, oppressive, yet gradually warming pink atmosphere.

In the next room.

The atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Instead of launching an attack as Xiao Wu had anticipated, Hu Liena casually removed her coat, revealing her taut and alluring curves. She sat languidly on the edge of the bed, her long legs crossed, her eyes filled with seductive allure as she looked at Xiao Wu, who stood motionless in the doorway.

"What are you still standing there for? Afraid I'll eat you?" Hu Liena's voice carried a natural allure, an instinct of her Heavenly Fox Martial Soul.

Xiao Wu leaned against the door, forcing a defiant stance: "Who, who's afraid of you! I'm just not used to sleeping with strangers!"

"Stranger?" Hu Liena chuckled softly, then suddenly vanished.

Xiao Wu only saw a flash of pink light before her eyes, and the next second, a rich fragrance wafted towards her. Hu Liena was already standing in front of her, less than five centimeters apart.

The aura of a top predator instantly suppressed the Soft Bone Rabbit's instincts, and Xiao Wu's face turned pale and her body stiffened.

Hu Liena extended her slender fingers and gently lifted Xiao Wu's chin. Looking into those panicked red eyes, her smile deepened: "Since Li Fulan has entrusted you to me, we're best friends from now on. In a dangerous place like the Star Dou Great Forest, we can die if we don't stick together."

She leaned down slightly, her warm breath brushing against Xiao Wu's sensitive ears, causing the rabbit ears to tremble in surprise.

"Come on, call me 'sister' and let me hear it."

"I don't..." Xiao Wu was about to refuse.

A strange pink light flashed in Hu Liena's eyes.

"Sweetie, if you don't want to suffer," Hu Liena's fingers slid down Xiao Wu's cheek to her shoulder, gently pressing it. "This is for your own good. Little bunny, you need to be well-behaved in this team."

Under the combined effects of spirit suppression and mental suggestion, Xiao Wu felt a strange sense of grievance and powerlessness. She bit her lower lip, her eyes slightly red, and her stubborn yet submissive appearance further aroused Hu Liena's destructive and protective instincts.

The standoff lasted for a moment.

Xiao Wu finally lowered her head, her voice barely audible, soft and reluctant:

"...Sister, older sister."

"The sound is too soft, I can't hear it." Hu Liena pressed her advantage, playing with the tip of Xiao Wu's scorpion braid on her chest.

Xiao Wu took a deep breath, raised her head, and shouted loudly with a flushed face, "Sister! Okay, okay! Sister Hu Liena!"

"Oh, so good."

Hu Liena squinted her eyes with satisfaction, like a fox who had successfully stolen some fish. She reached out and pulled the still-frizzy Xiao Wu into her arms, ignoring Xiao Wu's struggles, and pinched her plump cheek.

"Tonight, your older sister will take good care of you."

In the next room, Li Fulan listened to the shameful and indignant cry of "Sister," poured herself a glass of red wine with satisfaction, and raised it to the setting sun outside the window.

"Xiao Wu is so cute."