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

Lord of Luehai City was thoughtful; knowing that Wu Qi and his group would be departing the next day, he sent them a map of the entire Lieyang Empire.

Although not as detailed as a military map, this map can at least help determine the route to Mingdu.

"There's no need for a meeting. I'll write a thank-you note and send it to him."

A short while later, Wu Qingtian returned.

Before he could speak, Wu Qi pressed, "There are some things you should tell me in detail, right?"

"There are still several hours until tomorrow morning. If your explanation satisfies me, there's still time to help you hunt for the spirit ring."

Wu Qingtian was always quick-witted, so how could he not know what the other party wanted to ask?

He lowered his head, somewhat embarrassed. "Um, sir, this is a bit difficult to talk about... I..."

Wu Qi continued, "I don't see any determination in you to become stronger."

Wu Qingtian hesitated for a long time before finally gritting his teeth and telling the truth.

It turns out that the local gentry who awakened his martial spirit back then was secretly doing despicable things.

Under the guise of a local gentry, he was actually involved in child trafficking. It was only because Wu Qingtian was quite talented that the gentry took a liking to him, or perhaps wanted to train a loyal henchman, that he kept Wu Qingtian by his side.

At that time, Wu Qingtian was just a child. He had no idea about the intricacies involved, let alone what human trafficking was!

As time went on, the relationship between the squire and him grew increasingly intimate, even to the point of using a certain part of his body...
At first, Wu Qingtian found the other party's behavior a bit strange. As time went by, he gradually felt disgusted and secretly ran away from the gentry's mansion overnight.

But the story doesn't end there. On the very night he ran away, he was spotted by a group of righteous people who, thinking he was an escaped trafficked child, questioned him.

From the group of righteous men, the young Wu Qingtian learned about the evil deeds of the local gentry and told them about the situation in the mansion.

"So, the massacre of that gentry family was actually the work of righteous men?"

Wu Qingtian nodded: "Yes, sir, I still feel a little scared when I think about it now."

"If you don't believe me, sir, you can go to the ruins outside the city and see for yourself. The gentry's mansion is still there. In the basement, there are still traces of the children's blood."

While the other party was speaking, Wu Qi used his mental power to investigate the result.

Having ascertained the other party's background, he no longer hesitated. "Just call me Brother Wu. I'm not some count. This identity is just to avoid causing too much of a stir."

Wu Qingtian's face was full of admiration.

Over the past few days, he had clearly noticed that Wu Qi's perception was terrifying. Even from a great distance, nothing escaped the other's eyes. He figured the other must be an extremely powerful Soul Master.

Putting down his pen and ink, Wu Qi rose into the air, "walked" out of the study window, and hovered in mid-air.

"Activate your Martial Soul, and I'll take you on a Soul Hunt."

……

For Soul Masters with avian martial souls, hunting avian soul beasts for soul rings is the most suitable option.

Unfortunately, there is no Soul Hunting Forest on the Sun and Moon Continent, and the Demon Forest is too far from Sea Raider City; they simply cannot reach it in a short time. Right now, the closest creatures to them are the sea spirit beasts in the ocean.

Wu Qingtian's martial soul is the Black Eagle, which possesses powerful offensive capabilities and also has certain dark attribute abilities.

For spirit rings, a suitable spirit ring is one that satisfies one of the attributes of a martial soul.

Before long, Wu Qi channeled his spiritual power into the sea and quickly found a dark-attribute sea spirit for him. After explaining the precautions for absorbing the spirit ring, Wu Qingtian sat down cross-legged and began to absorb the spirit ring.

"Although several years of cultivation time have been wasted, if one can break through to level 15 or above after absorbing a soul ring, and then break through to the Great Soul Master level within a year, there is still a possibility of making amends." Wu Qi himself has a profound understanding of soul power theory.

Thanks to his extremely high innate soul power, coupled with the tenacity and quick wit he had cultivated since childhood, Wu Qingtian has a very good chance of becoming a Super Douluo as long as he doesn't slack off in his future cultivation.

At dawn the following day, the spirit ring merged with the Xuan Ying martial spirit, and Wu Qingtian truly obtained his first spirit ring.

"Brother Wu, I feel like I'm bursting with power. My first soul skill is..."

Perhaps due to his excitement, he spoke at length, revealing almost everything about his first spirit ring.

Wu Qi, however, was focused on his soul power level. "Level seventeen, not bad. It seems you've been cultivating all these years before you acquired a soul ring."

He's only three levels away from becoming a Great Soul Master. With his innate eighth-level soul power, plus the fact that his body is in a period of rapid development at this age, and with the right cultivation resources, he should be able to break through to Great Soul Master within half a year.

"Remember, soul skills are a soul master's trump card. Never reveal your secrets to strangers."

Wu Qi acted like a senior in the Soul Master world, informing Wu Qingtian of all the important matters concerning the Soul Master world in great detail.

As the sun gradually rose, Wu Qi and his companion met up with Zhao Chenggong at the city gate.

Zhao Chenggong brought a soul-guided traction device, so the carriage no longer needed animal power. With such a soul master present, even if a malfunction occurred, it could be repaired promptly.

With improved commuting efficiency, the time to reach Mingdu will only be faster.

……

Tiandou City.

The relationship between Dugu Bo and Haima Douluo is becoming increasingly familiar.

Hai Ma Douluo and his group successfully completed several medicinal herb transportation missions in a row, leaving a good impression on Juyi Sect.

This morning, Dugu Bo sent someone to find Shanghai Ma Douluo.

"Why did Brother Dugu call me to Changning Street so early in the morning?" Seahorse Douluo wondered.

Changning Street was no ordinary street; it was a vital thoroughfare connecting the palace to the outside world.

Moreover, the area is home to many high-ranking officials of the empire, making it a veritable gathering of elites.

The disciple of Juyi Sect shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, senior, I can't answer your question. That's all the sect leader has to say."

Seahorse Douluo had some doubts, but he had been getting along well with the Gathering Righteousness Sect recently, so he figured they had no reason to betray him.

In the end, he arrived at Changning Street as promised.

Changning Street was unusually lively today, with officials of all ranks gathered, seemingly waiting for the palace gates to open.

Dugu Bo spotted Seahorse Douluo in the crowd at a glance, smiled and walked up to greet him: "Brother Seahorse is here."

Seahorse Douluo had some guesses in his mind, but still wore a puzzled expression and asked, "Brother Dugu, what's going on? So many people are crowding Changning Street, who's inside?"

Dugu Bo chuckled and said, "Haha, you're mistaken. Today is the annual grand court assembly. All officials, big and small, from the vicinity of Tiandou City must attend, while officials from other places may attend as appropriate."

“The annual grand court assembly is His Majesty’s assessment of his subordinates. During the grand court assembly, officials who have made outstanding contributions throughout the year are qualified to report before the Emperor and receive commendations.”

"Brother Seahorse, we have a close relationship. I've brought you here to broaden your horizons." (End of Chapter)