Doulou Dalu 92

"What? I've been discovered?"

Lin Fan glanced at Bibi Dong and gently held her delicate hand as they slowly emerged from the forest.

Bibi Dong's gaze landed on Ah Yin, a hint of curiosity flickering in her eyes.

Ah Yin was a beautiful and pure young woman. Lin Fan looked at her, then at Bibi Dong, feeling a bit uneasy. He worried that Bibi Dong might act against Ah Yin.

Despite being the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin didn't seem to have any significant offensive power. Meanwhile, Bibi Dong was already a Soul Emperor. With her second martial spirit, the evolved Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor, she was overwhelmingly stronger. If a fight broke out, Ah Yin wouldn't stand a chance.

But contrary to his concerns, Ah Yin didn't show any hostility. Instead, she smiled gently, her voice soft and pure.

"You two… what are you doing here? Are you also hiding from the people of Spirit Hall?"

Lin Fan took a closer look at Ah Yin. Up close, she truly resembled an ethereal spirit, exuding an innate charm. Her clear, gentle eyes made people want to get close to her, to protect her. There was not a single trace of hostility in her demeanor.

Her aura was the complete opposite of Bibi Dong's.

Bibi Dong possessed an innate regal presence. Her beauty was breathtaking—her figure was stunning, and her face flawless. Yet, her charm was not the kind that made people want to approach her freely. Instead, it was a cold, distant beauty—one that many admired from afar but didn't dare to get close to.

Having experienced countless battles and betrayals since childhood, Bibi Dong's gaze naturally carried a chilling sharpness. Though she sometimes acted proud or even shy in front of Lin Fan, the moment she got serious, her demeanor would shift back to its usual cold and distant nature.

In fact, apart from Lin Fan, no one had ever seen Bibi Dong truly smile.

Even Lin Fan had barely caught a glimpse of her bashful smile during a past match—it had only lasted a fleeting moment. A genuine, carefree smile? He had yet to witness that. In both the anime and now, Bibi Dong had always hidden countless burdens in her heart.

Her piercing gaze locked onto Ah Yin. "Who are you?"

Lin Fan suddenly realized something—right now, Bibi Dong had no way of knowing that Ah Yin was actually a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form.

Unlike Xiao Wu, whose soul beast nature was more evident due to her mother, Ah Yin had always concealed her true identity. There was no reason for Bibi Dong to suspect her.

Lin Fan gently squeezed Bibi Dong's hand and quickly responded with a smile. "Dong'er, I think she's just a girl who lives here. Look, there's even a treehouse over there."

Indeed, in the distance, Lin Fan noticed a massive tree with a delicate treehole carved into its trunk. Several nearby trees had similar dwellings, with leafy swings hanging between them. The entire area was covered in Blue Silver Grass, decorated with vibrant flowers—it was breathtakingly beautiful.

While not as grand as Xiao Wu's home, this place was certainly a hidden paradise.

Ah Yin looked at Lin Fan with a hint of curiosity before flashing a warm smile. "Yes, I've lived here for a long time. My name is Ah Yin. And you are…?"

Lin Fan returned her smile. "Nice to meet you, Ah Yin. I'm Lin Fan, and this is Bibi Dong. We're a couple."

Even though Ah Yin's beauty stirred something inside him, Lin Fan didn't want to hide anything from Bibi Dong—that would be too dishonest.

No matter what, Bibi Dong was the woman he loved the most. Any other girl, no matter how attractive, would always come second.

Ah Yin tilted her head and observed them curiously before chuckling softly. "You two do make an interesting pair. But, young man, you seem to be a few years younger than this lady here. You must really like her."

Lin Fan nodded firmly. "Of course! We originally came to the Star Dou Forest to find a suitable soul ring. But then, we ran into some Spirit Hall members, and for no reason, they tried to capture us. We had no choice but to run, and somehow, we ended up here."

Ah Yin's smile didn't fade. "I see… Well, don't worry. You're my guests now. I'll make sure you're safe. Once I use my Blue Silver Grass to erase your tracks, it'll be nearly impossible for Spirit Hall's people to find this place. First, let me take care of those guards."

With a simple flick of her fingers, the ground trembled. Dense Blue Silver Grass surged from beneath the fallen Spirit Hall guards, entangling them tightly before launching them far away.

Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes. "Blue Silver Grass… is that your martial spirit?"

Ah Yin lowered her gaze slightly and spoke softly. "Yes, my martial spirit is Blue Silver Grass."

She raised a hand, revealing a delicate, glowing strand of Blue Silver Grass. However, unlike the ordinary kind, it shimmered with an otherworldly brilliance—it was the Blue Silver Emperor.

Then, something unexpected happened.

Soul rings materialized around her.

Lin Fan's eyes widened in shock.

Bibi Dong instinctively stepped back, her expression turning serious.

Ah Yin had eight soul rings.

She was a Soul Douluo.

Lin Fan suddenly realized how foolish he had been earlier. Ah Yin had sensed their presence from such a long distance—clearly, her spiritual perception was superior to theirs. That should've been his first clue about her strength.

"A Soul Douluo?" Lin Fan thought to himself, recalling a scene from the anime.

Back when Ah Yin and Tang Hao were pursued by Spirit Hall, Tang Hao was only at rank 90—just barely a Titled Douluo. After he was defeated, Ah Yin had used her own power to temporarily restrain the Angelic Sacred Sword.

At that moment, she had revealed nine soul rings.

Tang Hao himself had even said, "If Xiao Wu had been as strong as Ah Yin, she wouldn't have needed to sacrifice herself."

This meant that Ah Yin had already surpassed rank 90 back then—she had been a Titled Douluo.

And now, four or five years before those events, she was at the Soul Douluo stage. It actually made sense.

Seeing Lin Fan and Bibi Dong's reactions, Ah Yin gently retracted her martial spirit and smiled. "There's no need to be nervous. I don't like fighting. Besides, my martial spirit is just Blue Silver Grass. I have no real combat abilities."

She turned towards her treehouse. "Come, have a seat. I have some delicious fruits stored away. You're my guests, after all."

Lin Fan glanced at Bibi Dong and whispered, "Let's go. She seems really kind."

But Bibi Dong's expression remained wary. Her golden eyes were locked onto Ah Yin's back. "How old is she? She's already a Soul Douluo… If she's only in her twenties, that would be terrifying. And how can a Blue Silver Grass martial spirit possibly reach this level? It doesn't make sense."

Lin Fan gently squeezed her hand. "Age is meaningless for Soul Douluo. She might be far older than she looks. No need to overthink it."

They sat beneath the tree as Ah Yin brought down an assortment of exotic fruits. Lin Fan took a bite and was immediately stunned by the sweetness—he had never tasted anything this good before, even on Earth.

Ah Yin sat opposite them, smiling. "Eat as much as you like. I have plenty more."

Bibi Dong hesitated before finally picking up a fruit. Seeing Lin Fan eating so enthusiastically, she shot him a glare.

Lin Fan smiled sheepishly. "Thank you, Sister Ah Yin. You've been living here alone this whole time?"

Ah Yin nodded gently. "Yes, but I'm not entirely alone. I have two sworn brothers who visit me often. They even tried convincing me to live with them, but I chose to stay here."

Lin Fan froze. "Two sworn brothers?"

Could she mean… Tang Hao and Tang Xiao?