Douluo’s Fate Blessed Melee Archer

Chapter 113: Resolving Grudges, Cultivation Speed, and Martial Soul Outbursts

The carriage sped along the road, its luxurious interior now hosting an awkward silence. The consequences of Guang Ling's forceful actions earlier were now evident.

The master and disciple sat across from the young girl, and she stared back at them. The atmosphere was tense, especially since Shui Bing'er shrank back slightly whenever she looked at Guang Ling. It was clear that she didn't have the best impression of him.

"Ahem, Han Li, you talk to her. I'm going to get some fresh air," Guang Ling said, giving his disciple a meaningful look before lifting the curtain and stepping outside. Then, in an incredibly sneaky manner, he climbed onto the roof of the carriage, pressing his ear against the ceiling to eavesdrop on the conversation inside.

After Guang Ling left, Han Li didn't speak immediately. He simply maintained eye contact with Shui Bing'er until she started to feel uncomfortable and was about to avert her gaze. Only then did he suddenly break the silence.

"I'm sorry for the way we met."

"You don't need to apologize. I know that, even though master and disciple are often considered one entity, I can still tell the difference between the two of you. Besides, I appreciate you helping suppress my martial soul's outburst that day."

Shui Bing'er spoke for the first time since getting into the carriage.

"Yes, but that's a separate matter. I'm apologizing specifically for what happened that day." Han Li replied frankly. "To be honest, the root cause of this situation started with me."

Hearing his response, Shui Bing'er was puzzled and simply looked at him. Her expressive eyes seemed to be asking him why he would say that.

"The reason my master became interested in you was because I had previously reviewed your records multiple times. I was very curious about your martial soul's possessed form."

"So? You just barged into my home and forced my recruitment as a disciple?" Shui Bing'er's voice carried suppressed anger.

"Well, there are a lot of complicated details that I can't fully explain to you, but yes, that's the result." Han Li shrugged helplessly. His master had originally told him they would negotiate, but after factoring in the local Spirit Hall's situation, things became unpredictable.

"Is it because my mother and the others were suppressing the local Spirit Hall in Tianshui City?" Shui Bing'er was perceptive, quickly connecting the dots after recalling what Guang Ling had said to Su Rou.

"Tianshui City? Since when was the city renamed?" Han Li looked at her curiously.

"Umm, I've called it that ever since I can remember," Shui Bing'er mumbled.

"So, you understand now?"

"Yes."

"Good. It's so much easier talking to smart people. If you couldn't get past this, things would have been difficult."

"Hmm."

"Great. Let's start over. Spirit Hall, Han Li."

"Spirit Hall, Shui Bing'er."

They shook hands briefly before quickly letting go.

"Now that that's settled, if you have any other questions, feel free to ask." Han Li looked at her, noticing she no longer seemed as wary.

"My future teacher," Shui Bing'er said after a moment of thought.

"The third elder of the Spirit Hall's Elder's Hall, titled Douluo Qingluan. Martial soul: Qingluan, wind attribute. He's currently in seclusion for a breakthrough. By the time we return, he'll likely have reached Rank 97." Han Li introduced him casually.

"Wind attribute? Then why would he choose me as a disciple? Wouldn't it make more sense for a student to have a matching element? Like Guang Ling, for example."

Shui Bing'er frowned slightly as she looked at Han Li.

"If you really want to know… it's because my master and I picked you for him. Actually, he doesn't even know you exist yet," Han Li admitted awkwardly.

"Huh?"

Shui Bing'er's eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn't expected that her supposed teacher didn't even know about her.

"Yeah, it's ridiculous, but that's the truth. Now you probably understand my master a little better." Han Li quickly shoved the blame onto Guang Ling.

"More or less."

Shui Bing'er felt a headache coming on and pressed her fingers against her temples. Then, with a strange expression, she looked at Han Li and asked, "So… if he refuses to take me as a disciple, will you send me back?"

"Obviously not. At worst, you'll go from 'junior disciple' to 'personal disciple,'" Han Li answered without hesitation.

"Actually, you don't need to worry about that. Since I chose you, neither my master nor my uncle will refuse. And even if they did, finding a Titled Douluo to mentor you wouldn't be difficult."

"You chose me? Do you hold a high position in Spirit Hall?"

"I'm just a nobody. Have you ever heard my name before?"

"No, I haven't."

"Exactly. I only know, what, ten Titled Douluos? And I'm only close to a handful of them."

"That still sounds pretty high ranking to me."

"That's just because they're kind to me."

"You talk in a way that makes it hard to tell what's true and what's not."

"I always tell the truth."

"Yeah, right. As if I'd believe that."

…

When Guang Ling re entered the carriage, he found the two of them already chatting away like old friends.

Seeing him enter, Shui Bing'er no longer looked afraid. She nodded politely in greeting.

Guang Ling nodded back with a smile, but when he turned to Han Li, his gaze was… peculiar.

He had always known that his disciple was a social butterfly, but resolving past grievances and becoming friendly in under thirty minutes? That was new.

If he sent Han Li to Qian Renxue, would Heaven Dou City be renamed Qian Dou in no time?

For a brief moment, Guang Ling entertained the thought, but he quickly dismissed it. Knowing Han Li's temperament, he'd rather die than step into that mess.

With Shui Bing'er's concerns settled, the journey became more pleasant. Guang Ling, with his easygoing personality, quickly became part of their conversations, and the previous tensions melted away.

Meanwhile, Han Li was silently compiling data on Shui Bing'er in his mind.

Shui Bing'er eight years old, innate soul power at Rank 9, martial soul: Ice Phoenix, current level: 19.

When they learned about her situation, both Guang Ling and Han Li were surprised. Shui Bing'er's cultivation speed was highly abnormal. Even with Tianshui Academy's specialized simulated training environment, it was still excessive almost on par with Bibi Dong at the same age.

Then, after some questioning, they discovered the reason.

Although the outburst during their visit was only the second occurrence, Shui Bing'er's martial soul frequently went into a state of violent instability.

Every time this happened, she couldn't use her soul skills, nor could she properly manipulate her soul power. It even affected her surroundings.

However, these outbursts unintentionally sped up her cultivation. Each time her martial soul lost control, it provided the equivalent of a month's worth of training. This was why her soul power had advanced so rapidly.

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