Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1916 Between the Wild Geese and the Trees, a Transformation of Dragons and Snakes Will Occur.
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Chen Xiaojun suddenly changed the subject: "However, Aunt Si, there's something I don't understand. Could you please enlighten me?"

Ye Sirong's attitude was even more respectful at this moment: "Young Master, please ask. Sirong will answer to the best of her knowledge."

Chen Xiaojun's sword-like eyebrows slanted upwards: "Aunt Si, if I remember correctly, Sister Tong should be 17 years old this year, right?"

Ye Sirong nodded, "Soon, I'll be 17 in two months."

Chen Xiaojun nodded, calculated that the time was about right, and continued to ask, "With such top-notch martial soul quality and astonishing innate soul power, why is her current soul power level... only level 46?"

This level would certainly be considered a minor genius at the Heaven Dou Academy, but compared to her aptitude and that of the core disciples of the Chen family, it seems somewhat slow.

Moreover, given Dou Jing's resources, he should be able to fully satisfy her needs; it shouldn't be just this little bit.

It's not pretense, it's conservatism?!
Chen Xiaojun didn't pause: "Moreover, even if her soul power level is slightly inferior, the extraordinary abilities and combat skills that Sister Tong's Medicine-pounding Rabbit Martial Soul have demonstrated are enough to qualify her for the Heaven Dou Academy team, right?"

"At the very least, she should be more than qualified for a starting position on the second team or a substitute position on the first team. I think her combat strength is no weaker than that of Xiao Qing, Yan Zaiyang and other substitutes on the first team of Tian Dou."

This is a very pointed question, hitting the nail on the head.

Upon hearing this, Dou Congtong reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She tossed her long, icy green hair and, before her mother could react, arrogantly retorted, "School team? It's my choice not to go! Do you think our Tiandou Academy has no one? There are plenty of geniuses who don't want to be on the school team and show their faces in public!"

"In our academy, I'm not the only genius whose family doesn't allow it or who's too lazy to compete for that empty title. The academy's higher-ups also approve of it and never force anyone!"

Her words weren't entirely unreasonable.

As the highest institution of learning in the empire, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy gathers top geniuses from all over the country and even some of its vassal kingdoms. Many of them come from prominent sects or ancient families. Due to family reasons, or their personal temperament of disliking ostentation, career plans, and noble status, they are indeed not interested in representing the academy in large-scale competitions such as the High-Level Elite Tournament.

The academy also respects the choices of individuals and families, after all, its core mission is to provide the empire with talents in all aspects, and competitive events are only one part of it, not the whole.

Ye Sirong sighed softly as she looked at her daughter's "righteous" demeanor.

She looked at Chen Xiaojun with a complicated expression.

Inside the hall, everyone's gazes swept back and forth between Dou Congtong and Chen Xiaojun, and a subtle tension seemed to have risen in the air.

“Young Master,” Ye Sirong said gently, but with a hint of bitterness in her voice, “Tong’er… was not unwilling, nor was she unable. She was forced by circumstances to do so.”

She paused slightly, as if organizing her thoughts: "Tong'er has awakened her martial soul, possessing the talent of an eighth-grade cultivator and the power of a ninth-grade innate being. This should be a blessing for the family and an honor for her parents. However,"

Then, she lowered her voice, "At that time, we were in the Bone-Digging Gang. Such talent was too heavy. If we revealed it to others too early, it would be like a child carrying a treasure in a bustling market, attracting covetousness and even death in the blink of an eye."

"Although Lao Dou is the deputy commander and wields considerable power, Patton is deeply suspicious, and Bloodfang is eyeing him covetously, tolerating no threat or change whatsoever. In their eyes, a child with such talent is either a pawn that must be controlled in the future, or a hidden danger that must be eliminated!"

Ye Sirong's words were like icicles, piercing through the reasons Dou Congtong had fabricated for himself.

The girl's arrogant expression froze instantly, her eyes widening in astonishment. "Therefore," Ye Sirong's gaze swept over her daughter, filled with heartache, "in that small, confined place of the Bone-Digging Gang, we always claimed that Tong'er only possessed innate level 7 soul power, and her martial soul was merely an ordinary 'Spirit Leap Long-Eared Rabbit'; as for that pestle, we never let her reveal it to anyone!"

"Later, Old Dou went to great lengths and, after many twists and turns, finally found an opportunity to arrange for my mother and me to escape and settle in Huayao District under assumed names. We thought that leaving the den of tigers and dragons would finally allow us to breathe a sigh of relief. However,"

Ye Sirong gave a bitter smile. "Tian Dou City may be vast, but its waters run even deeper. Although we've changed our identities, we're still outsiders with shallow roots. Old Dou's background is ultimately a sword hanging over our heads; we need to remain hidden even more!"

"If Tong'er reveals her talent and displays abilities far beyond what is expected of someone who is 'Madam Lin's daughter,' she will inevitably attract attention and investigation from all sides. Once the investigation is deepened, our true origins and Lao Dou's relationship with the Bone-Digging Gang will be exposed! At that time, not only will my daughter and I be in danger, but Lao Dou's situation in the Bone-Digging Gang may also be affected."

She closed her eyes briefly, then opened them again: "Therefore, over the years, our requirements for Tong'er have not been solely focused on rapidly increasing her soul power level."

"Instead, it was to let her calm down, carefully hone her foundation, refine her control over her soul power, and deepen her understanding of her martial soul, repeatedly immersing herself in and integrating the true meanings of wind, wood, earth, and even ice and moon. As for sparring, apart from Lao Dou and I occasionally coming back to personally guide her, only a few absolutely reliable elders like Lao Wu and Sister Fang conducted sparring in their own courtyards."

"As for Tiandou Academy, we'll keep a low profile, seeking only a secure identity for protection, without vying for fame or showing off. Level 46... that's the limit we can steadily achieve for her, while ensuring her safety."

That's it!

A brief silence fell over the hall.

The forbearance and painstaking effort involved in dancing on the edge of a knife are difficult for those who haven't experienced it firsthand to understand.

Dou Congtong was completely stunned. The heavy truth revealed by her mother's calm words made all her previous "arrogance" seem so childish and ridiculous.

She pressed her red lips together, her icy green hair falling slightly, concealing the complex emotions surging in her eyes—regret, realization, and shock at her parents' profound sacrifices.

A surge of intense shame and an unprecedented sense of enlightenment welled up within her, causing her fingertips to turn slightly white as she subconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes.

Chen Xiaojun listened quietly, seemingly lost in thought. Ye Sirong's explanation confirmed his previous guess.

He picked up the teacup and took another small sip.

He put down his teacup and nodded: "Among the trees and wild geese, there will be a transformation of dragons and snakes."

Ye Sirong's lake-blue eyes suddenly lit up with a sharp light!
A feeling of having found a kindred spirit!

No, it's a double entendre!
This young master is not only exceptionally talented and has a profound understanding of martial spirit theory, but also possesses a shrewd and insightful perspective on human nature.

This mindset and wisdom far surpass those of his peers, and even many older people may not be able to match it!

The future of the Chen family is truly...

Chen Xiaojun said nothing more, but calmly met Ye Sirong's gaze.

He knew that those words were enough.

(End of this chapter)