Doulou Dalu 21

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"Congratulations, Master! You have drawn a King Crystal. Would you like to continue the lottery?"

"I need a treatment card! Silly Ling'er, don't you understand what I'm saying?" Lin Fan's voice was filled with urgency. At this moment, he didn't care about the Glory Crystal. If something happened to Tang Yiran, he would never forgive himself.

He was just about to draw again when a soft meow interrupted him. The white kitten he had rescued before trotted over, looking up at him with its heterochromatic eyes.

Lin Fan snapped out of his panic and looked at the kitten. "You… do you have a way to save her?"

"Meow… meow..." The kitten nodded and immediately dashed forward.

Lin Fan didn't hesitate. Holding the unconscious Tang Yiran in his arms, he followed the kitten into the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Xiao Fan! Where are you going?"

Liu Erlong called after him, preparing to chase, but before she could move, Lin Fan had already disappeared into the dense forest.

Ye Keke, watching the scene unfold, whispered, "Teacher Yiran has been poisoned… It looks like Xiao Fan is taking her to get treated. Maybe we should stay here and not cause trouble for him."

Liu Erlong frowned, deep in thought. After a moment, she sighed. "You're right. Even though Xiaofan is only in his thirties, he was able to defeat a sixty-level Soul Emperor. If we go after him, we'll only be a burden." She glanced in the direction he had vanished. "I just don't know where in the Star Dou Great Forest he could possibly find a cure..."

Ye Keke smiled faintly. "Since Xiaofan went, he must have a plan. Don't worry, Erlong-jie. He's strong and has those special abilities… I believe he'll find a way to save Teacher Yiran."

Liu Erlong nodded. "Then we wait here. I won't leave until Xiaofan returns."

"Me too," Ye Keke agreed firmly.

Shui Yue'er remained silent. She wasn't as familiar with the others, but she watched the spot where Lin Fan had disappeared, curiosity flickering in her eyes. If Lin Fan hadn't intervened, she and the others wouldn't have stood a chance against the Demon Sect's Soul Emperor, Ge Lao. Yet, this boy had saved them—and his soul power was only at level 30.

Lin Fan ran as fast as he could, his heart pounding. Tang Yiran's breathing was weak, and cold sweat covered her pale face. The kitten led the way, avoiding soul beast territories with surprising ease.

"Hey, cat, where exactly are you taking me?" Lin Fan muttered, frustration creeping into his voice. "If you're tricking me, I swear—"

The kitten merely turned its head, let out a soft meow, and continued running.

Soon, they crossed a small river and arrived at what seemed like an island, filled with vibrant flowers. The air was fresh, and unlike the rest of the dangerous forest, no soul beasts lurked here. Birds chirped in the distance, and the gentle sound of a stream filled the air.

Though the scenery was breathtaking, Lin Fan had no time to admire it. He followed the kitten, but doubt gnawed at him. This place didn't seem to have any strong soul beasts—how was he supposed to save Tang Yiran?

"Hey, you dumb cat! If you tricked me, I swear I'll—"

Before he could finish, the kitten suddenly stopped and meowed toward a massive tree. Behind it stood a wooden house, simple yet well-maintained.

Lin Fan's eyes lit up. "There's someone here?" He hurried forward, but just as he passed the tree, he noticed something hopping toward him—a small white rabbit.

He ignored it at first, more focused on the wooden house. But then—

His body suddenly froze. He couldn't move. It felt as if an invisible force had locked him in place. His arms, legs—everything was immobile except his eyes and mouth.

"What the—?"

His gaze snapped back to the rabbit, which was hopping toward him slowly. Each time it moved, the air around it seemed to ripple unnaturally, distorting space itself.

Lin Fan's heart pounded. "This… this isn't an ordinary rabbit…" His mind raced.

Then, it hit him.

"A hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast… The Soft-Bone Rabbit, Xiao Wu!"

He remembered the story—before Xiao Wu transformed into a human, she remained in her rabbit form. And the pressure he felt now… It was overwhelming.

Before he could react, an invisible force flung him high into the air. He crashed onto the soft grass near the river, instinctively shielding Tang Yiran.

"Ugh… damn it…" He groaned in pain, but before he could get up—

The invisible force locked him in place again.

A soft yet powerful voice echoed in his ears.

"Human boy… Why have you entered my territory?"

Lin Fan's eyes widened.

The little white rabbit had spoken.

Despite the commanding tone, the voice had a youthful, almost playful quality.

"Wait! Don't kill me!" Lin Fan blurted out. "I didn't come here to hunt you! A cat brought me here! Where is the cat?!"

The rabbit—Xiao Wu—giggled. A crisp, girlish laugh, yet filled with authority.

"You humans are all the same. The last ones who came here wanted to catch me," she said. "I can't let you leave. If I do, more humans will come after me next time."

Lin Fan felt a chill run down his spine. "No, you've got it wrong! I really didn't mean to intrude! I just… I needed to save my friend!" He glanced desperately at Tang Yiran. "She's poisoned. Please, I need help!"

At that moment, the white kitten finally appeared, meowing at Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu tilted her head, listening. After a few moments, she laughed again.

"So that's what happened? You saved Xiao Bai from the ten-thousand-year-old Human-Faced Demon Spider?" Her voice softened slightly. "Humans usually hunt soul beasts… Why did you save her?"

Lin Fan hesitated for only a second before answering. "Because she's cute. Just like you. How could I watch her die?"

Xiao Wu blinked, then burst into laughter. "You're funny! Fine, I'll let you go. Xiao Bai said your friend is injured… Is it that woman?"

Lin Fan nodded eagerly. "Yes! She's my teacher. Please, you have to save her!"

Xiao Wu grinned. "Hmm… I can't heal her, but my mother can. Come with me."

With a flick of her ears, the invisible force around Lin Fan disappeared.

She turned and hopped toward the wooden house. Lin Fan wasted no time—he lifted Tang Yiran and followed.

As they approached, the door opened, and a tall, elegant woman stepped out. She had long, flowing hair, crescent-shaped eyebrows, and skin as fair as snow.

Xiao Wu jumped into her arms and nuzzled her affectionately. "Mom!"

Lin Fan's eyes widened in shock.

"So… this mother and daughter will both be protagonists, huh?"