Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

"Teacher."

"Mmm."

Yu Xiaogang responded, looking at his disciple Tang San with gratification. Even though his own sect had come looking for him, the other party had not chosen to leave the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, but had stayed here.

To stay here with him, his teacher. Although, maybe, perhaps, there was a little bit of Yu Ruyan's factor in it, but as Tang San's second "father," he believed that he was surely one of the reasons Tang San had not left.

Just as Shrek Academy taught, "never abandon, never give up." And Tang San had just been promoted to level 26 not long ago, and today he had broken through to level 27. Such a terrifying cultivation speed was simply unheard of. It was in no way inferior to that Xiao Feng who was rumored to have advanced to Soul King at the age of 17.

(Xiao Feng's public age was three years older than his actual age. His actual age had never been truly disclosed.)

Although he didn't know why in the news transmitted from Tang Xiao, that Holy Son had obtained some treasure and ascended to the Soul Emperor realm. A 20-year-old Soul Emperor? Too terrifying.

But Xiao San was the same. His cultivation speed, after becoming a Soul Grandmaster, was even faster than before, and not just by a little bit. Although, every month there would be one day when his temperament was a bit more violent.

This brilliant new star of the soul master world was his own personal disciple. Yu Xiaogang seemed to have already seen a bright future. Someone like Tang San, who could, for the sake of his father, change his usual composure and argue on the basis of reason with Tang Xiao; someone who could, for the sake of himself and that Yu Ruyan, stay in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, must be a person who valued sentiment and righteousness. In the future, when he became successful and famous, he, as his teacher, would surely receive many benefits.

First, to officially claim the title of a theoretical master, then the fame and fortune that would come rushing in, and also vast cultivation resources. In the future, it might not be impossible to remove the shackles of his own martial soul.

Yu Xiaogang fantasized. Looking at his expression, he must have seen the day Tang San would bring him to the Divine Realm.

Tang San frowned slightly. What is this old thing thinking about? His expression is so lecherous. "Teacher, are we not starting the training yet? Didn't you say we were going to have a team training session? Where are Dai Mubai and the others?"

Yu Xiaogang was stunned for a moment, then gave a somewhat embarrassed, sheepish laugh. "That, Xiao San, wait a moment, just wait a moment. Flender has already gone to find them."

"Them?"

Yu Xiaogang grinned, put a hand to his forehead, and sighed. "You also know Dai Mubai's temperament, and that martial soul of Ma Hongjun's has some problems, so they didn't come back last night."

The corner of Tang San's mouth twitched. These two were still the same as before. Dai Mubai had even become somewhat more degenerate.

Because the Star Luo Empire had given the first Soul Vein qualification to his brother, his already slim chances of winning the struggle had dropped a lot. Seeing that his future was a sheet of darkness, Dai Mubai had even come to Shrek Academy a period of time earlier than in the original novel.

Night after night of song and revelry, how joyous.

Heaven Dou City was the imperial capital. The beauty of the women in the brothels was naturally not something Soto City could compare to.

After Ma Hongjun had gone with Dai Mubai once, he was completely like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden. His eyes had been opened. After seeing all sorts of beautiful wives, only "sexy" was left in his brain.

And the current Shrek Academy, because of their status as guests in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, their financial resources and treatment could be said to be a heaven and an earth apart from when they were in that small village before.

Plus, Shrek Academy had not really completely joined the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. It was only because of Yu Xiaogang's relationship that they were temporarily stationed on the periphery. Flender, that money-grubber, was busy counting his money. Therefore, he had also tacitly approved of their "appropriate" indulgence.

Tang San pondered in his heart. Of the current Seven Devils, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu were missing.

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, needless to say, had been taken by that damned Spirit Hall.

Zhu Zhuqing was still with the Star Luo imperial family. It was unknown how long it would take for her to come over. According to the original novel, it was three years later, but plans can't keep up with changes. Many things had changed. And, could she even arrive here alive? Tang San couldn't help but doubt.

For her to be able to escape from Star Luo to Shrek Academy within Heaven Dou's territory was a mystery in itself. A mere Soul Grandmaster, to be able to run away from her older sister and a group of followers—it'd be strange if her sister hadn't let her go.

Of the Seven Devils, only four remained...

Forget it, they're all just pendants anyway!

"Teacher, since they haven't come back yet, then I'll go to the Tang Sect first. I'll come back in the afternoon."

"Alright."

Yu Xiaogang leaned on his cane, watching Tang San walk away.

His heart was filled with gratification. To be able to create his own soul skills, and also to be able to create those things with great lethality.

Although this Tang Sect had just started, one could already see its infinite potential. This child, Tang San, not only was his martial soul talent exceptional, but his mind was also so intelligent. As long as the sect could provide support later on, giving a few million in funds, this Tang Sect would really be established.

Now, just relying on those hundred-odd thousand gold soul coins, it's just an empty shell. Yu Xiaogang pondered in his heart. This funding will probably only be distributed after Tang San is truly tied down with that Yu Ruyan.

The matter of finding investment with hidden weapons had not yet gotten on the right track. Ning Fengzhi seemed to be somewhat wary of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and had not been seen during this period. But it was no matter. The effect of Xiao San's hidden weapons was abnormally powerful. For low-level auxiliary-type soul masters, the attraction was not ordinarily strong.

When they appeared in the outside world, Ning Fengzhi would surely come to their door.

Just as Yu Xiaogang was immersed in his beautiful vision of the future, a burst of hurried footsteps interrupted his thoughts. A guard came running over in a hurry, a look of anxiety on his face.

"Are you the Grandmaster?"

Yu Xiaogang frowned. "I am. What's wrong? What happened?" An ominous premonition rose in Yu Xiaogang's heart.

"It's good that it's you. Here, this is a letter someone from outside asked me to give you. They said it must be opened by your own hand. You wouldn't know, but they gave a full 100 gold soul coins as a running fee. It must be a very important matter. Here."

The guard threw down the letter and left.

Yu Xiaogang secretly frowned. Who in this place would write him a letter, and even spend so much money... His pupils shrank slightly. Could it be that Liu Erlong had learned of his news? Had she come so quickly? He wasn't ready yet...

With an apprehensive heart, he opened the envelope, unfolded the letter, and a line of familiar handwriting entered his eyes. Yu Xiaogang's heart couldn't help but accelerate. This was not Liu Erlong's handwriting.

"It's her?!"

Yu Xiaogang panicked for a moment, looked around, and after confirming no one was there, hurriedly fled to his own residence, locking the door tightly.

"Do you want to know the secret to cultivating twin martial souls? Come alone to the Rose Hotel in Heaven Dou City."

"If you don't come, or if more than one person comes, or if you tell others the news, your disciple can say goodbye to you tomorrow!"

Yu Xiaogang frowned. This letter's content made his heart filled with mixed feelings. The secret to cultivating twin martial souls was undoubtedly a huge temptation for him. But he also knew that behind this might be hidden unknown risks and traps.

"Why would she write a letter at this time? That's right, Xiao San was able to survive because the Spirit Hall's Great Priest had specially let him go. They have Xiao San's martial soul information."

"She must have guessed that he has twin martial souls. To cultivate a disciple for the great enemy of Spirit Hall, is she coming to settle accounts with me for this?" Yu Xiaogang's heart was filled with doubt and resentment.

Tang San had just gone out, and this letter came. She must have already secretly inserted a spy, to be able to transmit Tang San's whereabouts at the first opportunity.

Yu Xiaogang tightly gripped the letter, cold sweat seeping from his palms. He knew very well that this letter was not just about the secret of cultivating twin martial souls, but also a warning concerning Tang San's safety.

But this meeting place, the Rose Hotel?

What is she trying to do?

Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath and finally chose to go to the Rose Hotel alone to meet Bibi Dong.

He believed that Bibi Dong would not be unmindful of their old feelings. At most, she would just torture him a little. Otherwise, why would she choose such a meeting place?

She must still have the thought of having a good talk with me!!!

The Rose Hotel was located in a prosperous area of Heaven Dou City, its decoration luxurious, with people coming and going. Yu Xiaogang walked into the hotel, looked around, trying to find a trace of Bibi Dong.

"Yo yo yo, a cripple has also come here to seek pleasure!!!"

"Aiya, everyone look, there's a cripple here! Which sister wants to go up and serve him?"

Yu Xiaogang lowered his head. A sense of shame made him instantly flush red. He was somewhat at a loss.

Just at this moment, a voice came to his ear. "Come to room 404 on the second floor."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's heart turned cold, but on the surface, he still maintained his composure. He followed the voice's instructions, slowly walking towards the second floor, and found room 404.

Standing in front of the room door, he took a deep breath, then pushed the door open. Inside, Bibi Dong was sitting on a magnificent chair, holding a glass of red wine in her hand, gently swirling it.

Her eyes were deep, as if she could see into people's hearts. The only difference was that this "Bibi Dong" did not have that dark soul power fluctuation on her body at all. Her whole person was as if an incarnation of light. Even if her gaze was cold, it did not have too much pressure.

"You've come," Bibi Dong's voice was calm and indifferent.

Yu Xiaogang sighed and slowly spread his hands, revealing the letter within.

"Yes, I've come. Bibi Dong, we haven't seen each other for a long time. I never thought that when we met again, it would actually be because of your threat," he let out a bitter laugh. "Tell me, what exactly do you want me to do?"

Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed slightly. The soundproof domain had long been released. She raised her hand and shot out a stream of soul power, striking Yu Xiaogang's abdomen.

Pfft—

Yu Xiaogang was caught off guard. He was hit by this sudden soul power and couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, collapsing to the ground. His face was pale. He looked at Bibi Dong in disbelief, his heart filled with panic. What's going on? Shouldn't the script be that we have a good talk, and then turn hostility into friendship?

"You... why did you do this?" Yu Xiaogang asked with difficulty. He clutched his abdomen, trying to ease the intense pain.

Bibi Dong stood up and slowly walked before Yu Xiaogang. Her gaze was icy and deep. After looking around the room casually, she raised her hand and summoned a broom from the corner, directly splitting the wooden stick in two. She plunged them into Yu Xiaogang's hands, nailing them to the floor!

In an instant, blood flowed freely. A piercing, shrill, painful cry came from Yu Xiaogang's mouth. The intense pain made him almost unable to bear it. He asked with a trembling voice, "Bibi Dong, what on earth do you want? Why are you doing this to me?"

"Presumptuous! Call me Your Majesty the Pope!!"

Bibi Dong's foot moved, then suddenly stopped. She frowned, chose to summon another wooden stick, split it into two sections, and gave Yu Xiaogang's two legs a cool-through as well.

"Ah—"

"No, no, spare me, spare me, Your Majesty the Pope! I was wrong, I was wrong! Whatever you want me to do, I am willing to do whatever you want!"

"Hmph."

A killing intent flashed in "Bibi Dong's" eyes. So this is the object of trial that Qian Xunji chose for that good sister back then? He's too unseemly!

An ordinary appearance, soul power only at level 29, fake theories, and no strong character. I really feel angry for her!

Bibi Dong looked at him indifferently, as if looking at a dead person. "Yu Xiaogang, you should know how important the secret of cultivating twin martial souls is to Spirit Hall."

"And your disciple, Tang San, he possesses such talent, yet he has become your disciple, not a member of Spirit Hall. You tell me, how should I deal with him?"

Having lost a huge amount of blood in a short time, Yu Xiaogang's consciousness was becoming a little hazy. But hearing the threatening meaning in Bibi Dong's words, he suddenly shivered. He, with his four limbs nailed to the floor, squirmed a little and said weakly, "Spare him, I beg you. For the sake of what happened back then."

Bibi Dong's fists clenched even tighter. You still dare to mention back then? If not for your appearance, she should have been the one in this world with a flawless character, the first to become a god. Let alone, because of the change in her character, taking Xiao Feng to the secret room. Do you know how long it took for her to recover to her current state of mind!

That's right, this Bibi Dong was precisely Qian Renxue in disguise. After their conversation that day, she had learned a lot from Bibi Dong.

Hearing that they were going to make a move on this Yu Xiaogang, she had taken this mission upon herself. It was to have a good look at this so-called Grandmaster, this person who had brought her a shadow, what he was like.

Unexpectedly, he was a complete pile of mud. Bibi Dong had truly suffered. And this fellow's gaze when he came in... does he really think that choosing this Rose Hotel as the meeting place would have some follow-up story?

Dream on!

"I am the Pope of Spirit Hall, the existence that controls the life and death of countless people. If I want him to live, he can live. Don't worry, I won't make a move on him for now. But you, I heard you also harmed your cousin. After fleeing the continent's core main city for so many years, you actually dared to come back."

"Hiding in a border town for so long, did you think Spirit Hall's information was not good? You actually dared to come back to Heaven Dou City!" Qian Renxue, disguised as Bibi Dong, said with a sneer.

A ruthless look flashed in her eyes. "According to this template, write a letter. I have your handwriting. Write it honestly."

Qian Renxue threw out a piece of paper. An azure light that came from nowhere temporarily healed Yu Xiaogang's hands a little.

Yu Xiaogang looked at his own hands with some shock. The two glaring, bloody large holes had already disappeared, becoming as good as new.

What soul skill was this? The effect was a bit too exaggerated. It had only been a few seconds! Wasn't her martial soul a spider? How could she have a healing soul skill?

He somewhat tremblingly picked up the paper on the ground. His pupils shrank. The meaning between the lines was nothing more than that he was going on a "long journey" and would disappear from this human world for a long time.

"She wants to kill me?!" Yu Xiaogang was shocked in his heart.

"No, I won't!"

"It's not up to you!"

Qian Renxue's voice was as cold as frost. The majesty revealed in her eyes made Yu Xiaogang not dare to have the slightest resistance.

"Write it, Yu Xiaogang. This is the only chance for you to live, and also the chance for that Tang San to live."

Yu Xiaogang's hand trembled as he picked up the brush and began to write the letter according to Qian Renxue's instructions.

After finishing the letter, Yu Xiaogang's hand once again trembled uncontrollably due to his injuries and fear. He looked up at Qian Renxue, his eyes full of pleading. "Your Majesty the Pope, I have already written the letter according to your request. I beg you to spare me. I promise that in the future, I will never be an enemy of Spirit Hall, nor will I appear before you again."

"My disciple, I will strictly discipline him and will definitely not have any conflict with Spirit Hall."

Qian Renxue sneered coldly. She did not believe Yu Xiaogang's guarantee, but she knew that today's purpose had already been achieved. What she needed was a letter that could make Yu Xiaogang disappear, and Yu Xiaogang's handwriting was undoubtedly the best choice.

"Can you restrain him? With your level 29 soul power? Or with your shamelessness?"

Qian Renxue spread the letter to look at it, then put it into her soul tool.

"Now, it's time to make you lose consciousness."

Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed slightly. A wave of spiritual impact directly struck the depths of Yu Xiaogang's soul. He only felt his vision go black, and then he lost all consciousness, collapsing to the ground, unconscious.

Qian Renxue looked coldly at the fallen Yu Xiaogang on the ground, a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes. For this kind of person, she had no sympathy or pity at all.

Xiao Feng walked out from the dark. With a flash of golden light, Qian Renxue also returned to her original appearance.

"Feel better?"

"How could I! I really feel it's not worth it for her. This kind of person, even with the illusion, his character is just so weak and hypocritical. The harm he brought to Bibi Dong is something that ten thousand deaths cannot redeem."

Qian Renxue snorted coldly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. "But it can be considered a conclusion. At least, I have done something for her, so that she no longer has to be troubled by this person."

Xiao Feng glanced at the Yu Xiaogang on the ground. He condensed fire and frost in his left and right hands respectively, transforming them into two elemental blades.

He threw them at Yu Xiaogang's lower body. Xiao Feng's movements were clean and neat. With a swing of his hand, the sinful thing was turned to ashes between the two heavens of ice and fire.

Yu Xiaogang twitched. His entire face was twisted with pain, yet he could no longer make any sound.

"How about now?"

Qian Renxue snorted. "Still not enough."

Xiao Feng stroked his chin. "Indeed, still not enough. Mmm..."

Qian Renxue pulled Xiao Feng's hand. "No need to think. I've already discussed it with sister. We'll throw him into the Tube Building and let him self-destruct."

Xiao Feng looked at Qian Renxue with some surprise. "You call her 'sister'?"

Qian Renxue stuck out her tongue and turned her head away. "Did I? No, you heard wrong."

"Alright, I heard wrong."

Xiao Feng chuckled lightly, put Yu Xiaogang into his soul tool, and cleaned up the room.

A gentle breeze blew past. Room 404 became neat and tidy, as if no one had ever been there. In the afternoon, a letter appeared on Flender's desk.

Half a month later, the Tube Building.

"Hey hey hey, brothers, a newcomer is here! Yu Xiaogang! Let's give him a new name!"

A group of burly, strong men chuckled, a y-light flashing in their eyes.

A big man licked the corner of his mouth. "Boss, let's call him Yu Xiao-anus. How about it?"

"No no no, Grandmaster Wet is better."

"No, let's call him Little Chrysanthemum, hehehe. Yo, he's already thrown that thing away himself. That saves some trouble!"

"Tsk, without it, it's less exciting."

The unconscious Yu Xiaogang seemed to have seen something terrifying, his face full of horror.