Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

Wu Qingtian proudly said, "My innate soul power is as high as level eight."

He wasn't lying about this; the local gentry who had awakened his martial spirit intended to adopt him. But for some reason, Wu Qingtian refused, and on the very day he fled, the entire gentry family that had awakened his martial spirit was massacred.

From that time on, Wu Qingtian was labeled as "unlucky" by the people of the city. Later, when he was framed, the people naturally assumed that he was the one who did it.

As he spoke, Wu Qingtian's expression darkened slightly. "But I don't have the money to hunt for my first spirit ring."

Wu Qi then asked, "What is a Martial Soul?"

Wu Qingtian opened his eyes, and a clear chirping sound echoed throughout the room. After a short while, a raptor with black feathers slowly emerged, its beak sharp and its spirit radiant.

"The Black Eagle Martial Soul is of good quality," Wu Qi exclaimed.

Immediately, he straightened his expression and said, "Put it away. You have two things to do next. First, buy a luxury carriage. I don't care about the price, but don't waste money."

Wu Qingtian could easily do that.

After all, he grew up in the neighborhood and knew these businesses very well.

"Second, after you buy the carriage, go to Changde College and deliver a letter for me. No matter what method you use, this letter must be seen by the college's higher-ups."

"If you accomplish these two tasks, I can help you hunt down your first spirit ring and truly make you a spirit master."

Wu Qi was unsure of the situation of the senior management of Changde College. Since this was his first contact with them, he wanted to make a grand entrance so that they would not easily ignore his request.

Wu Qingtian agreed to all of them, and after a moment's thought, he asked, "Sir, what is your name? If anyone asks, I must say that I am working for you."

"My name is Wu Qi, and I am an earl from the eastern part of the empire!"

……

After Wu Qingtian left, Wu Qi leaned back on the sofa, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest, and murmured:
"A bird-type martial soul, with innate level eight soul power."

Such talent would make him a top genius even in the Douluo Continent; needless to say, he would be even more outstanding in the Sun Moon Continent.

According to Wu Qingtian's own account, a local gentryman recognized his talent and wanted to adopt him as his son. He only said that he escaped the clutches of the gentryman, without explaining the details. Even the gentryman's family was murdered, which seemed suspicious.

According to Wu Qi, meeting was fate, and Wu Qingtian had good talent. If he was taken back and properly trained, he would become a new pillar of the Juyi Sect in the future.

However, he couldn't easily give in without knowing the other party's background.

Using his mental power, he quickly located Wu Qingtian's position.

At this moment, the other party is in a carpentry workshop that specializes in customizing carriages.

Wu Qingtian stated his requirements.

The workshop owner, seeing that he had changed his appearance, couldn't help but ask, "Young Wu, have you managed to get on the good side of things?"

Wu Qingtian did not proactively reveal Wu Qi's name, but instead said, "Uncle, don't ask so many questions. The person who asked me to do this prefers to keep a low profile, so don't pry."

"What's the price for your most luxurious carriage? Everything is done to the highest standards, but while it's luxurious, it can't be too ostentatious or high-profile."

For a moment, the owner was in a dilemma. After thinking for a while, he led Wu Qingtian to the warehouse.

For workshops, the structure of the carriage is fixed and also the most time-consuming part, so it's usually prepared in advance. Whether it's luxurious or not is simply a matter of decoration. Although Wu Qingtian had never ridden in a carriage, he had seen those high-ranking officials and nobles who did. After thinking for a while, he came up with a relatively good plan based on his own ideas.

The delivery of the carriages will take another three days, and they will also need to be equipped with traction horses or traction soul guides.

It must be said that Wu Qingtian was quite capable in handling affairs. On his way to Ma City, he passed by Changde College and delivered the letter to its dean.

This guy was quite adept at using someone else's name to exaggerate; the dean even accepted the letter with utmost respect, fearing he might offend a powerful figure.

……

Changde College, Dean's Office.

Dean Ma Benming immediately summoned the two branch deans of the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Guidance Department to discuss the matter.

"This count from the eastern part of the empire intends to inspect our Soul Guidance Department. In addition, some of my dean's private friends have also mentioned the count's arrival."

"If we treat him well, this count may very well provide us with a large amount of gold coins as sponsorship. This could very well be research funding for the Soul Guidance Department for the next year or two."

The dean of the Spirit Master Department pursed his lips. "Dean, you can't be biased. Our Spirit Master Department also needs funding. Those theoretical masters are all contributing to the Spirit Master world. We can't let them down."

Ma Benming shook his head with a wry smile, remaining silent for the time being.

Dean Zhao Chenggong of the Soul Guidance Department raised a question, "Dean Ma, we don't know that Earl. As far as we know, there are at least ten academies on the continent that offer Soul Guidance courses. There are at least three in the eastern part of the empire. Why would he go all the way to our western region?"

"I'm afraid what he wants isn't the finished soul tool, but the entire soul tool technology. First to third-tier soul tool technology isn't a secret on the continent; you can buy it if you have money. So, he must be after high-tier soul tools."

"These are all secrets of the academy. To exchange them for money would be to betray the academy's interests."

Ma Benming sighed softly, patted Zhao Chenggong's shoulder gently, and said earnestly, "Old Zhao, the secrets belong to the academy, but the money is yours."

"You want to become a level seven Soul Master? Don't you need money to buy materials? Don't you need money to bribe your way through the assessment?"

"Besides, we can't make as many copies of technical drawings as we want. We'll just sell one of them, and the proceeds will benefit both of us."

The dean of the Martial Soul Department couldn't help but advise, "Yes, Lao Zhao, if the dean doesn't care, why are you so concerned? Just sell it if you want to; it's not a big secret."

……

Knowing that Wu Qi had money, and with Zhao Chenggong not directly objecting, Ma Benming was extremely anxious.

However, Wu Qi only said in the letter that he would visit on a chosen day, without specifying which day. In order to keep his patron, Ma Benming inquired about Wu Qi's residence in the city and personally went to the hotel where Wu Qi was staying two days later in the evening.

The hotel room door opened, and Ma Benming, carrying a briefcase in both hands, bowed and scraped before Wu Qi. "Are you Earl? I am Ma Benming, Dean of Changde Academy. This is the Soul Guidance Department..."

Wu Qi stepped aside, gesturing for the two to enter the room.

Ma Benming praised the furnishings in the room, from tasteful to the standard of high society.

Wu Qi gestured for him to speak and asked, "Dean Ma, please wait a moment. Could we speak with Dean Zhao?"

Zhao Chenggong nodded and asked in a calm tone, "I wonder what kind of soul tool Your Excellency requires? If my Soul Guidance Department can provide it, I will certainly not refuse."

"Let's talk about offensive soul tools, and the compatibility between soul masters and soul tools, as well as practical combat experience," Wu Qi said. (End of Chapter)