"Queen Medusa? Cai Lin?" Zhao Ming was momentarily stunned before excitement washed over him.
It was Medusa, after all.
Back in his previous life, when he was watching Battle Through the Heavens, Zhao Ming had always been a fan of this heroine. Beautiful, dignified, and resourceful.
But sadly, she ended up being treated terribly by a certain Xiao Yan. Ever since Zhao Ming watched those video clips provided by the system, his impression of Xiao Yan had completely plummeted.
It turned out Xiao Yan was nothing like Zhao Ming; Xiao Yan was truly a scumbag.
He took advantage of Medusa and ran off without taking responsibility. If not for Medusa becoming pregnant, she might have ended up like Xiao Yan's other admirers, like Little Doctor Immortal, doomed to loneliness.
Such behavior was despicableโbetraying so many women and leaving them heartbroken. It was the epitome of evil in this world.
If it were Zhao Ming, he would never do such a thing.
A grand harem plus one? How wonderful!
And all of them were such beautiful women. Yun Yun, Little Doctor Immortal, Ya Feiโeach one more gorgeous than the next.
What a beast.
"After all that talk, aren't you just drooling over them yourself?"
"Pah! At least I'm not like you, a heartless eunuch. Oh wait, you don't even have a body!" Zhao Ming chuckled to himself.
"You cruel man."
"By the way, isn't the Shrek Academy enrollment period coming up?" Zhao Ming suddenly recalled.
"That's right, in three days they'll begin a week-long enrollment process. If the host heads out now, you'll arrive just in time."
"Perfect. I'll finally get to see if my darling Zhuqing is as beautiful as I imagined," Zhao Ming smirked, thinking of Zhu Zhuqing, a character from the original story that he had always admired for her stunning figure.
"Pah, Host, Zhu Zhuqing is engaged to Dai Mubai! When did she become yours?" The system replied with disdain.
"Hmph, a wise philosopher once said, 'What's yours is mine, and what's mine is still mine.' Dai Mubai, that scumbag, doesn't deserve Zhuqing."
Although Zhao Ming wasn't exactly innocent himself, at least he was faithful to his own women. Dai Mubai, on the other hand, frequented places with Ma Hongjun where they did unspeakable things. Who knows what diseases they might've contracted? That could be dangerous for Zhuqing.
He had to rescue Zhuqing from that fire!
"By the way, it looks like Yaya's life force is almost full." With that thought, Zhao Ming opened the system panel.
Host: Zhao Ming
Soul Power: Level 30
Martial Spirits: Puppet, Ancient Phoenix of Undying
Soul Bones: None
Puppets: Flame Spirit Ji (Life Force: 100), Tu Shan Yaya (Life Force: 98)
Sign-in: Shrek Academy. Reward: Puppet Queen Medusa
Mission: Kill the Heaven's Chosen, Tang San (No time limit)
"Just two more points to go. Hopefully, it'll happen soon," Zhao Ming muttered, glancing at Tu Shan Yaya's life force, which hadn't increased for several days.
After breakfast, Zhao Ming told Xiao Wu and the others about his plans. Naturally, they had no objections. They were getting bored of staying in Notting City, so moving to a new place sounded refreshing.
However, Zhao Ming could predict that once they left, business on this street would probably take a hit. Originally, Zhao Ming chose this location because it was peaceful, but ever since Ah Yin and Bi Ji arrived, the area had become quite lively. This was unavoidable.
The next morning, Zhao Ming headed to Notting Junior Academy to collect his graduation certificate.
During his visit, the teachers praised him endlessly and even suggested hanging his picture at the academy's entrance for future students to admire.
Zhao Ming didn't refuse such honors, but he did ask them not to reveal too much about his talents and strength, urging them to make his achievements seem more ordinary.
Still, Zhao Ming's brilliance was too exceptional. Even the slightest mention of his prowess would cause a sensation in Notting City. He could already foresee that he would be a topic of conversation among future students for years to come.
Zhao Ming had spent six comfortable years at Notting Academy. Whether it was Principal Liu Hai, Director Su, or other teachers, they all treated him well, though mostly due to his talent. But in this world, who didn't have self-interest? Zhao Ming promised to support his alma mater in the future whenever possible.
After renting a carriage, Zhao Ming and the three women set out for Soto City.
The Balak Kingdom was located in the southern region of the Heaven Dou Empire, bordering the Fasinuo Province. Though called a "kingdom," its territory was only about three-quarters the size of Fasinuo Province, and it was one of the four kingdoms under the Heaven Dou Empire.
The southern part of the Balak Kingdom bordered the Star Luo Empire, making it the strongest military power among the four kingdoms of the Heaven Dou Empire. It was often referred to as the gateway to the empire.
The kingdom had two key cities. One was Balak City, where the kingdom's royal family resided, serving as its political and economic center. The other was Soto City, located in the fertile Lima Plains, known as the granary of the Balak Kingdom.
Both cities were heavily fortified and were vital to the kingdom's strength.
Soto City was a large city, especially compared to Notting City.
It was just past noon when a carriage approached the west gate of Soto City. From inside the carriage, a beautiful face peeked out through a lifted curtain.
"Soto City," Bi Ji read the name on the city walls aloud, her excitement clear. "We've arrived at Soto City."
Only then did Zhao Ming lift his head, taking a glance at the exterior of the city.
The city walls were at least twice as tall as those of Notting City, and the atmosphere was bustling. Crowds of people moved in and out of the city gate, revealing the lively nature of this city. Even from outside, they could hear the shouts and noises of the busy market inside.
Once inside the city, it was clear that Soto was even more crowded. As a key city located at the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire, the trade between the two nations had brought immense prosperity. However, for the same reason, Soto could never fully grow beyond its current statusโno nation would place their most critical institutions in such a potentially war-affected city. Military institutions were the only exception.
Notting City, in comparison, was just a small town, far less vibrant than Soto.
The three women, their natural shopping instincts awakened, immediately began browsing through various stores together. After six years of living modestly, Hu Liena's storage ring was nearly out of gold coins. It had lasted this long only because everyday necessities weren't too expensive. In Douluo Continent, only items related to soul masters could fetch high prices.
Zhao Ming now had two options. One was to sell the soul bone he had obtained from Tang Hao, which could fetch a hefty sum. However, to sell it, he would need to go to a major city like Heaven Dou City, and it would have to be sold on the black market. If he auctioned it publicly, the Clear Sky Clan would surely come after him.
The second option was to open his own business. This could create a steady stream of income with minimal risk.
He was more inclined toward the second option, perhaps starting a luxury fashion brand. That way, he could design clothes for his wives himself.
The key advantage was that once they arrived at Shrek, Bi Ji would have plenty of free time. She could manage the shop while Zhao Ming handled the design. He only needed to sketch a few trendy designs, and Bi Ji could hire people to produce them.
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