Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

Gu Yuena's lips curled into a smug smile, her movements becoming even gentler, as if she were enjoying the process. Xiao Feng felt his body gradually warming up, the indescribable sense of stimulation making him want to escape, yet unable to resist.

This feeling was very novel, like a ripple suddenly stirred on a calm lake, making it impossible for Xiao Feng's state of mind to maintain its former tranquility. He tried to concentrate, to ignore the strange feeling welling up from the depths of his body.

But Gu Yuena's every subtle movement was like lighting a fire in his heart, burning him with both torment and inexplicable excitement.

In a state of either torment or indescribable stimulation, Xiao Feng, relying on a powerful willpower from being forced who knows how many times, went through the whole process with Gu Yuena's movements.

A playful light flashed in her eyes.

As everyone knows, in the world of xianxia, even if the essence of the crimson sun enters the body, it can be carried out of the body by mana. It was not a difficult matter for Gu Yuena to casually use her soul power to send Xiao Feng's recent output to where it should go.

As for where it went...

Gu Yuena propped herself up slightly, glanced at Ah Yin in Xiao Feng's left arm, licked the corner of her mouth, her eyes shifting.

"Since she doesn't want it, then I'll accept it on her behalf." She laughed, gave Little Xiao Feng a teasing touch, and then disappeared from before his eyes.

"Hoo—"

Truly something she would do. Xiao Feng helplessly shook his head.

Ah Yin opened her slightly drowsy eyes, adjusted her position, and kissed Xiao Feng on the forehead. "Morning, ya!" Ah Yin's scattered gaze suddenly became clear. "Why aren't you wearing clothes?"

Her cheeks were red, her words carrying a trace of shyness and surprise. "Do you need help?" As she spoke, she moved her gaze downwards, tilting her head in confusion. Why hasn't Little Xiao Feng woken up today?

The corner of Xiao Feng's mouth twitched. He's woken up. And he's been forcibly exercised by someone.

He held both sides of Ah Yin's cheeks and turned her gaze back to the front. "What are you thinking? We should go out."

"Oh oh, right." Only then did Ah Yin remember that this night was a night raid. Although Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Ling Yuan all knew, she didn't know what the situation was on the Master's side.

What if the Master discovers I snuck over? What would she do? It can't be that it's just in time, and then she joins in, right? She looked at the color of the sky, hurriedly sat up from Xiao Feng's embrace, and tidied her hair and clothes.

Xiao Feng also got up to get dressed. "What's the hurry?"

"What if the Master..."

Xiao Feng shook his head. "She won't say anything about you. Don't worry."

Ah Yin was stunned. Is it because of the soul beast's origin? Oh no, I didn't even do anything last night. The Master can't say anything about me either. I just slept as usual, just in a different place.

She slowed down her movements. Xiao Feng took her hand and walked outside. "Be a little more generous. I find that after you came here, you've become a little restrained. How can that be?"

Ah Yin followed behind Xiao Feng, step by step, a radiant smile on her face. "Aren't there two empresses here? To have one day belong to me is enough."

"Empresses... then what about Gu Yuena?" Xiao Feng looked at her with amusement.

Ah Yin stuck out her small tongue, a trace of cunning flashing in her eyes. "Just call her 'Master'. And you, the soul beast's master-consort, don't ask again."

"Hey—"

Xiao Feng was annoyed in his heart. One day, I will take off this title!

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Heaven Dou City, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

"Tang Hao, many years ago, set up a scheme to have a hundred-thousand-year soul beast sacrifice itself for him, betrayed its feelings, and plotted for its soul ring and soul bone. Afterwards, he heavily injured the previous Pope to death, causing the Clear Sky Sect to have to move the entire sect to the lofty mountains, giving up its foundational industries on the continent, and causing a devastating blow to the survival of the four great families."

"Now he is trapped in Spirit City, his martial soul crippled, with only the cultivation of a Soul Grandmaster remaining, yet he has willingly degenerated, becoming a beggar, ruining the prestige of my Clear Sky Sect. The Sect Master personally went to visit and persuade him, but he was obstinate and refused to repent, ruining the reputation of my Clear Sky Sect."

"From today on, his title of 'Clear Sky Douluo' will be revoked, and he will be removed from the Clear Sky Sect."

"This is the news that will be announced to the public soon."

Tang San listened to this account without sorrow or joy, his face like frost, not saying a word.

After a long while, he slowly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, and he stared at Tang Xiao, asking in a somewhat hoarse voice, "First Uncle, why?!!!"

Tang San's voice trembled, his eyes filled with incomprehension and anger. He tried to understand what Tang Xiao had said, but his heart was filled with confusion and pain.

"Why?" Tang San asked again, his voice carrying a trace of a tremble, as if trying hard to suppress the grief in his heart. "Why would you believe these rumors and slander? Why are you being so unfair to my father?"

Tang Xiao was silent for a moment, his gaze also revealing complex emotions. "Xiao San, I hope you can understand that the decision made by the sect is not my will alone."

"The Clear Sky Sect has gone through a hundred years of vicissitudes and needs to maintain its reputation and majesty. The current situation is complex. We have received pressure and criticism from many sides, which is why we had no choice but to make such a decision."

More importantly, he had really been in love with Ah Yin.

"Then what about Father? He paid a huge price to protect this family and the sect, only to be betrayed by his closest relatives in the end!" Tang San shouted emotionally, a trace of sadness flashing in his eyes, but it was soon drowned by a deep hatred.

"Protect? Hmph!"

Tang Xiao slammed his fist heavily on the table, directly smashing it to powder. "To force the sect into such a situation, to shake the foundation of the sect on the continent, to scatter its affiliated powers, to anger your grandfather to death, and to bury your mother in a sunless cave—that's protecting?!"

"You are already a soul master. Yu Xiaogang said you have sharp ears and clear eyes and can distinguish between right and wrong. Think carefully. Does what your father did have anything to do with the two words 'protect'?!"

A deep light flickered in Tang San's pupils. His heart was filled with incomprehension and anger. He could neither accept nor understand what Tang Xiao had said.

Logically speaking, Tang Xiao should be on their, father and son's, side. The Clear Sky Sect, in the end, it was those few elders who opposed them. This fellow just went on a trip to Spirit City, saw that Xiao Feng and Ah Yin, and then vented his jealousy on his own father.

What are you so anxious about? It's not you who's being cuckolded!!!

"I..." Tang San's words were interrupted by Tang Xiao.

"You need not say more," Tang Xiao's tone carried a trace of weariness. "I have already said too much and do not wish to repeat myself. Xiao San, you are extremely intelligent. You should understand why the sect has made such a decision. I hope you can understand and accept this result."

Tang San silently closed his eyes. The grief and anger in his heart intertwined, making him almost unable to control himself. He knew that no matter how he argued, he could not change the established fact.

His father's遭遇 (zāoyù - bitter experience), the sect's decision, and his own inner pain all made him feel incomparably desperate.

His voice grew colder. "Then you came today just to tell me these things?"

Damn it, truly damn it! What setting up a scheme, tricking mother into sacrificing herself... so what if it was like that! In the end, at that time, mother was still just a soul beast. For Tang Xiao to actually drag his anger onto father because of this is simply unreasonable!

In his heart, no matter what Tang Hao had done, it could all be forgiven. Even in his own cognition, if he had done something wrong, it could also be forgiven. After all, in his eyes, once a father, always a father. Of course, the premise was to have a bloodline inheritance. The likes of Yu Xiaogang didn't count.

With such a mentality, Tang San, even if placed in the original martial arts world, would probably have to regard himself as one of the twenty-four paragons of filial piety.

Tang Xiao was silent for a moment, glanced at the shattered table, casually waved his hand, and the debris on the table automatically gathered in one place.

He came to stand beside Tang San, wanting to pat his shoulder as a sign of comfort, but he didn't expect the latter to take half a step back, pulling a distance from him. Seeing this, Tang Xiao did not advance further.

"Your talent is very good. Your aunt also informed the sect of your matter early on. At that time, the sect elders were still opposing your return. With Spirit Hall releasing the shackles of the Clear Sky Sect, allowing the Clear Sky Sect to return to the continent..."

"Plus my assistance, only then did they acknowledge your identity. Although your father is no longer a person of the Clear Sky Sect, you can return."

Tang San sneered. "You speak like this in the outside world, framing my father in a state of disloyalty, unfilial piety, unkindness, and unrighteousness, and you still want me to sell my life for the Clear Sky Sect? You... why didn't you save him!"

These fellows simply have a death wish!

Tang Xiao frowned. When did telling the truth become slander? Also, save him? Are you thinking of tearing faces with Spirit Hall now?

"You need not say more. You have no choice either. You can stay at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, but for matters of cultivation, the Clear Sky Hammer's secret methods, they must all be guided by us."

Tang San's face sank. "What if I renounce my identity as a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect and join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect? Will you make a move on me, First... Uncle?!"

Tang Xiao looked at the somewhat ferocious-faced Tang San and said quietly, "Do you want to become stronger?"

"That Yu Xiaogang, I don't know how much water is in his theoretical knowledge, but compared to the tangible cultivation acceleration brought by Xiao Feng's five paths, so what?"

"A Soul Vein, you don't want it? The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect doesn't have an extra qualification for you. Even if they did, it would be a long time later. Even if they did, with one word from me, they wouldn't give it to you."

"Return to the sect. I can bear the pressure from the sect and secure this Soul Vein condensation qualification for you this one time. This one Soul Vein is one-twentieth of the sect's entire annual funds."

Tang San frowned. "But I heard that Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and other sect forces, didn't spend any money."

Tang Xiao sneered. "What's free is the most expensive. Do you think it's only because the Clear Sky Sect has a grudge with Spirit Hall that they are being charged?"

"Believe it or not, after a period of time, as long as a faction is not clearly on good terms with Spirit Hall, they will all be charged, either in funds or in other resources."

"In the early stage of promoting something, to give you benefits, to make you unable to leave his technology, and then to raise the threshold for use is a common tactic of merchants. This kind of tactic is also applicable in politics."

"Despicable!"

Tang San roared in anger. "On what basis do they do this? This is blatant extortion! Spirit Hall is truly an organization of human faces and beast hearts, complete hegemonism!"

Tang San's voice was full of anger and unwillingness. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails almost digging into his palms. "They use their status and power to forcibly promote their own technology and then charge high fees. This is simply the behavior of a robber!"

Tang San's heart was filled with anger and unwillingness. He understood Tang Xiao's meaning and also understood why the sect had made such a decision. All of this was the result driven by profit.

Tang Xiao glanced at Tang San, slightly disappointed in him. If the Soul Veins were in the hands of the Clear Sky Sect, he would also do this. This is very normal. Technology has no borders, but the owner of the technology has roots.

What's more, Xiao Feng hasn't even done this yet. Not to mention that the current five paths are completely free, and all the soul masters on the continent have benefited from them.

"I have the information on your few self-created soul skills. Can you promote them to the outside?"

Tang San sneered. "My self-created soul skills, on what basis should I promote them to the outside? Join my Tang Sect, and only then can I consider passing on the art to them." After speaking, Tang San himself was stunned for a moment, his eyes flickering non-stop.

Hmph, this is different. My Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record is a secret that is not passed on to non-inner disciples of the Tang Sect. It is an existence of extremely high status. How can it be compared with that...

Ah, pah! How can that Xiao Feng's theory be compared with my own skill? A true skill should strictly follow the principle of 'the law is not lightly transmitted'!

Tang Xiao shook his head. "That Tang Sect of yours is just an empty shell that has just been established. What kind of people can it attract? Forget it, let's not talk about this."

"I'll just ask you one thing. Do you want the qualification for a Soul Vein or not? The Clear Sky Sect will return soon. If you don't want it, there are plenty of others who do."

Tang San's two fists were clenched tight. He continuously pondered the gains and losses in his heart. It could be said that to agree to him, for the time being, was all benefits. The only drawback was that he would have to implicitly admit his father's shame.

He gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with anger. Finally, from between the gaps of his teeth, he squeezed out a few words, "Alright, I promise you."

Tang Xiao nodded with satisfaction.

"However!" Tang San continued, "I want to stay here."

Tang Xiao narrowed his eyes. "Is it because of that child named Yu Ruyan?"

Tang San did not speak.

"As you wish," Tang Xiao left one sentence, turned around, and left.

Tang San looked at Tang Xiao's back, the anger and unwillingness in his heart once again surging like a tide.

"I was forced to make a choice this time. This is just a temporary compromise. I am a God-King! When I return to my peak, the Clear Sky Sect, Spirit Hall, not a single one can be let off!"

He snorted coldly and walked towards his own residence.

Approaching his own residence, only then did Tang San's expression soften slightly. He looked at the room next to his, a trace of warmth inadvertently showing.

Yu Ruyan, this "truly good girl." She has suffered, been tired, been deceived by Ji Boda, but she still has not changed her original intention, possessing a 'noble and kind soul'.

Her care for me is meticulous. She always appears silently when I need her most, using her gentle words and meticulous care to bring me a trace of warmth.

Tang San knew that Yu Ruyan's current feelings for him were not just the concern between friends, but also a deep admiration.

But she had never expressed it, just silently staying by his side, supporting him in her own way. A wave of emotion surged in Tang San's heart. He understood that a girl like Yu Ruyan was truly too rare!

In this world full of profit and power struggles, for her to still be able to maintain such nobility and kindness was truly not easy.

This was a rare warm feeling he had in this world full of calculation and struggle. Tang San secretly swore that no matter what the future held, he would protect Yu Ruyan and not let her suffer any harm.

He walked to his own room door, stopped his steps, and turned to look at the room next door. There, Yu Ruyan was busy, preparing a meal for him. Her figure, which was ninety percent similar to Xiao Wu's, looked exceptionally beautiful in Tang San's eyes, making a warm current surge in his heart.

Perhaps, Xiao Wu is not the first choice... no, that's not right. Souls can coexist and fuse. In the future, it's not impossible to merge them into one...

"Ruyan," Tang San called out softly.

Hearing Tang San's voice, Yu Ruyan immediately put down the work in her hands. Her footsteps paused. She returned to her original spot to wipe her hands clean, and only then did she quickly walk to the door.

She saw Tang San standing there, a trace of pleasant surprise flashing in her eyes. "Third Brother, you're back. First Uncle didn't make things difficult for you, did he?" she said softly.

Tang San smiled and shook his head, then slowly walked towards Yu Ruyan. He reached out his hand and gently stroked her cheek, feeling her delicate skin and warm body temperature.

"No, on the contrary, you've worked hard," Tang San said softly. "I know you have always been silently supporting me and have paid a lot for me."

Hearing this, a trace of shyness and gratitude flashed in Yu Ruyan's eyes. But in her heart, she was complaining. He's finally proactively expressing his feelings for me. One step closer to falling.

She shook her head and said, "It's not hard, Third Brother. As long as I can help you, I feel very happy."

Tang San thought of the Xiao Wu who had always beaten and cursed him. He couldn't help but be in a daze. Everything is afraid of comparison. She was so good to him. How could he fail her?

He held Yu Ruyan's hand and said, "Ruyan, thank you. Having you by my side, I feel very lucky. No matter what the future holds, I will always protect you and not let you suffer any harm."

Hearing Tang San's words, a trace of tears flashed in Yu Ruyan's eyes. He's finally taken the bait~~

She nodded, and at the right time, buried her pretty head in his shoulder. This action, which was neither too intimate nor too distant, perfectly displayed the tenderness and reliance in her heart.

"Third Brother, I will always support you. Whatever help you need, I will do my best."

The two maintained an ambiguous posture for a while. Yu Ruyan was the first to speak, her voice gentle and soft, enough to melt one's bones. "Third Brother, First Uncle came to find you. Does he want you to go back? The resources of the Clear Sky Sect are more abundant. For your future, even if you go back, Ruyan will be fine."

Hearing this, Tang San opened his mouth, his eyes full of tender feelings. He said firmly, "I have voluntarily stayed. I'm not going back. I will still have the resources of the Clear Sky Sect that I should have."

Hearing this, Yu Ruyan couldn't help but look happy. Her whole body trembled, her two eyes filled with emotion, her eyes like autumn water. She slowly raised her head in Tang San's embrace. "Really?"

Tang San was in a daze again. Similar, too similar! So similar to the tearful expression of Xiao Wu after 'Resurrect, My Love' in my memory!!!

"Really."

"Mwah—"

Yu Ruyan "shyly" ran back to her room, leaving Tang San standing there blankly.

A long time later, the corners of Tang San's mouth could no longer be suppressed. Sure enough, in this world, if you lose a lot, you will gain a lot. Tang San, with his Emperor Ruyan, is so blessed!

Tang San returned to his own room, but his heart was somewhat unable to calm down. In this life, first, Xiao Wu had been made to run away by him before he had even awakened and no longer admired him. This was the first betrayal.

Today, this fellow Tang Xiao had personally announced the punishment for his own father, making him a person despised by the world, and making himself bound by the Clear Sky Sect. This was the second betrayal.

Fortunately, he had Yu Ruyan. She would definitely not betray him!

TLNote: Bruh