Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 32 Listening to Snow Pavilion

Yin Chen understood; this was a heavy bet the royal family had placed on him.

From housing and money to servants, top-tier initial resources were provided in every way, all in an investment in his future.

He is not an ungrateful person, much less an ungrateful wretch.

Now that he has accepted this gift, he will surely repay the Star Luo Royal Family and make amends for this cause and effect when he grows up.

"Thank you, Your Highness," Yin Chen said sincerely.

Xu Jiujiu waved her hand, perhaps eager to report the changes in the Star Dou Great Forest to Xu Jiawei:
"No need for formalities. Just settle in comfortably. If you encounter any difficulties, you can use the token I gave you to enter the capital city and find me. I have other important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, she took Nebula Douluo Manyi and hurriedly boarded the carriage they had come from, speeding towards the imperial city not far away.

Yin Chen stood at the entrance of the villa, looking at the cold, heavy black gold card in his hand, then at the elegant and valuable mansion before him, and then at the 100,000 yuan in pocket money and the fully equipped servants...

His lips twitched slightly, and a subtle, indescribable feeling welled up inside him.

'Would this... count as being kept by a sugar daddy/sugar baby?'

A strange thought popped into my head uncontrollably.

Although reason told him that this was a political investment, an initial investment, the tangible material gifts he was receiving, far exceeding what he was born into, still gave him a strong sense of déjà vu, as if he were a kept man.

'Fine, even if you're a kept man, it takes skill to live off him.'

Yin Chen quickly adjusted his mindset, casting aside these pointless distractions, and his gaze became firm again.

Regardless of the form, strength is the fundamental factor.

He stepped into this new beginning that belonged to him—Tingxuexuan.

Stepping through the vermilion gate, what greets the eye is not an extravagant display of wealth, but rather a subtle and profound elegance.

This villa, named "Tingxuexuan," is much more spacious than it appears from the outside. Although it is not as grand as a royal palace, it is still extremely rare as a private residence.

The front yard is paved with white stones, simple and elegant, with a few clumps of green bamboo dotting the corners, swaying gently in the wind and rustling softly.

A winding corridor connects the front yard and the inner courtyard. On both sides of the corridor are meticulously maintained courtyards with rockeries and flowing water. Several koi fish swim leisurely in the pond. Although the plum trees are not yet in bloom, their branches are gnarled and strong, and their posture is ancient. One can imagine what a wonderful atmosphere it would be to appreciate the plum blossoms and listen to the snow here when it snows in winter.

The entire villa is exquisitely laid out, with ever-changing scenery at every turn, isolating the hustle and bustle from the outside world and creating a tranquil haven.

The main house is a three-story pavilion with upturned eaves and a wooden structure that exudes a warm luster.

The interior is elegantly furnished with a tasteful touch, mostly made of precious wood and spirit jade. The walls are adorned with landscape paintings that evoke a sense of tranquility, and the antique shelves display rare stones or porcelain that, while not soul tools, contain a faint trace of the power of heaven and earth. Clearly, each item has been carefully selected, intended to both soothe the mind and provide some benefit to the soul master's meditation.

Guided by his servant, Gray excitedly and somewhat at a loss went about arranging specific tasks and taking inventory of items.

Yin Chen was led by a respectful maid to a private room prepared for him on the second floor.

His room was extremely spacious, divided into inner and outer sections.

The outer room resembled a small study that also served as a living room. The bookshelves were already filled with books, ranging from a general history of the continent and a guide to soul beasts to some basic theories of soul masters.

A large desk and a comfortable chair are placed by the window.

The inner room is the bedroom, with a carved bed draped with elegant curtains, a soft animal skin carpet on the floor, and a wardrobe and a huge crystal mirror against the wall.

What pleased Yin Chen most was that there was a separate bathroom on one side of the room, equipped with a soul-guiding array to maintain a constant temperature. The entire room was well-ventilated and brightly lit, with windows facing the tranquil courtyard in the backyard. Light streamed in through the thin curtains, creating a warm and soft ambiance.

The air was filled with a faint sandalwood scent that helped to calm the mind.

The royal family's attention to detail is evident.

"I'm very satisfied. You may all leave now."

Yin Chen gave instructions to the maid.

After the maid bowed and withdrew, gently closing the door behind her, Yin Chen let out a long sigh of relief.

He walked to the window, looking at the exquisite courtyard scenery outside, and felt a rare sense of peace.

This will be his place of refuge and livelihood for a long time to come, and it will also be the starting point for his path to becoming a strong person.

Without wasting time on sentimentality, Yin Chen walked to the animal skin carpet in the center of the bedroom and sat down cross-legged.

The most urgent task is to enhance our strength.

He calmed his mind and began to circulate his soul power.

However, the meditation method he used was not any that the Star Luo Royal Family might possess, but rather the Death God Meditation Method, which was personally taught to him by Ye Xishui from Xia Die, far away in the Demon Forest.

Although Xu Jiujiu promised to provide resources, top-level meditation methods are extremely precious and require more rigorous examination or greater achievements to obtain. It is impossible for him to impart all his knowledge upon first meeting.

Yin Chen naturally wouldn't just wait around until he found a more suitable meditation method.

This Death God Meditation Method is the culmination of Ye Xishui's life's work and is a truly top-tier meditation technique.

Although its attributes lean towards death and annihilation, and it doesn't perfectly match Yin Chen's time attribute, and even seems to conflict with it, a top-level meditation method is still a top-level meditation method.

Meditation, in essence, is not the internal energy cultivation method found in martial arts novels. It does not directly generate energy; rather, it is more like a highly efficient guide to cultivating soul power.

Its main function is to improve the efficiency of soul power absorption, temper mental power, purify and compress soul power, or have other unique effects.

In contrast, the most basic meditation method may only have the most basic function of absorbing soul power, and it is inefficient and has no other additional effects.

Even without meditation techniques, ordinary Soul Masters can absorb Soul Power for cultivation through instinct, but the speed will be several times or even dozens of times slower, and the quality of the Soul Power will be mixed, limiting its future potential.

Yin Chen held his breath and focused his mind, as information about the Death God Meditation Technique surfaced in his mind.

Although both Yin Chen and Xia Die practice the Death God Meditation Technique, Yin Chen's cultivation efficiency is only seven-tenths of Xia Die's.

But this 70% efficiency far exceeded the speed at which he previously relied on his physical instincts and martial spirit to absorb soul power on his own, and it also far exceeded those ordinary advanced meditation methods.

'Just use this for now. You can switch to a more suitable meditation method later. After all, meditation methods aren't fixed; you can switch at any time.'

Having made up his mind, Yin Chen stopped thinking about it and completely immersed himself in cultivation.

The room fell silent, save for Yin Chen's even breathing and the faint golden glow that gathered around him.

Depending on the martial soul, each person's soul power color is different, and for Yin Chen, the soul power color at this moment is gold.

(End of this chapter)