Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

"Oh, my dear granddaughter, what brings you here, grandpa?"

Xu Xinning said with a smile, "I've already broken through level 50, it's time to acquire the next Soul Spirit."

Xu Jiashan stroked his white beard and said cheerfully, "Good! Which one has your beloved granddaughter taken a fancy to? I'll go talk to the Starfall Clan and ask her to be your soul spirit."

Xu Xinning immediately said, "I want that Starfall Lion to be my soul spirit."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Jiashan's smile froze. He coughed twice and said awkwardly, "My dear granddaughter, can we change to another soul beast? That Starfall Lion is unruly. If you want it to be your soul spirit, you must subdue it with strength. But our Xu family does not have any young people in your generation who are strong enough to cooperate with you to subdue that Starfall Lion."

The middle-aged woman frowned and asked, "Dad, can't you even discuss this with Ancestor Xingyuan?"

Xu Jiashan shook his head and said in a deep voice, "No, that Starfall Lion has extraordinary talent. The Starfall Clan is already making the biggest concession by releasing it as a candidate for Xin Ning's soul spirit. There is really no room for further discussion on this matter."

Xu Xinning remained silent for a while before speaking, "What if we get someone outside the Xu family to cooperate with me?"

Xu Jiashan frowned slightly, his voice hesitant, "You mean, the student from Shrek Academy who entered the fifth area?"

"Yes!" Xu Xinning nodded.

"No!" the middle-aged woman immediately objected. "The Starfall Clan is the biggest secret of the Starcrown Xu Family. How can we let outsiders know of their existence!"

Xu Jiashan also objected, saying, "Your aunt is right. The Starfall Clan is of great importance to our Xu family, and we must not reveal it to outsiders for any reason."

“But…” Xu Xinning wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Xu Jiashan.

"There's no room for discussion. Xinning, you should choose a different soul beast as your soul spirit!" Xu Jiashan said firmly.

Chapter 191 Ancestor Xingyuan Invites Chu Ci

A flash of starlight appeared, and a middle-aged man dressed in white robes, with white hair and beard, and eyes that seemed to contain countless stars, appeared before the Xu family.

"Junior greets Ancestor Xingyuan." Upon seeing the middle-aged man, Xu Jiashan and the others hurriedly stood up and bowed in unison, their heads bowed in great confusion. Wasn't Ancestor Xingyuan usually secluded deep within the Starry Land to cultivate and prepare for the next Heavenly Tribulation? Why has he come out?

Xingyuan nodded slightly, his deep gaze falling on Xu Xinning. His star-like eyes made Xu Xinning feel terrified, as if he had seen right through her.

Starfall's mouth didn't move, but a deep voice echoed in everyone's minds, "Tomorrow, you and that little guy who entered the fifth area today will challenge Starfall Mad Lion."

After saying that, Xingyun turned into starlight and scattered with the wind. Xingyun's words immediately made Xu Jiashan rush after him and shout, "Ancestor, that little guy is not a member of the Xu family!"

Xingyun's voice echoed in Xu Jiashan's mind again, "I know, but I need to see him tomorrow."

"This..." Xu Jiashan remained silent for a long time before sighing helplessly. The Xu family of Star Crown has benefited from the Star Source for ten thousand years, and the Xu family must take its requirements seriously.

But the Star Origin Ancestor didn't explain anything, just left with a single sentence, which put Xu Jiashan in a difficult position. He had to consider whether Chu Ci was willing to come, whether he would keep the Star Crown Xu family's secrets, and so on.

But even if it's difficult, we have to do it!

Xu Jiashan turned to Xu Xinning and said, "Xinning, tonight you go and invite that student to challenge the Starfall Lion with you tomorrow."

"What if he doesn't want to come?" Xu Xinning asked. After all, Chu Ci was a student of Shrek Academy, and if he didn't want to come, the Xu family couldn't force him.

Xu Jiashan thought for a moment, then took out a notebook that looked quite old and handed it to Xu Xinning. "If he's unwilling, take it as payment for helping you challenge the Starfall Lion and keeping my Xu family's secrets. If that kid proposes other conditions, you can decide for yourself."

Xu Xinning took the notebook and said in surprise, "Isn't this a bit too valuable?"

“Since Ancestor Xingyuan thinks highly of this kid, we can also place some bets on him. The Xu family’s people in the Federation have already sent back the news that this kid is not simple and can be used as a fallback plan for the Xu family in the Federation in the future,” Xu Jiashan said in a deep voice.

“I understand, Grandpa.” Xu Xinning nodded.

Meanwhile, as dusk fell, the Shrek Academy students sat around the dining table, eating and chatting about their gains from training in the Starry Land.

After listening to Chu Ci's account of the Fifth Region, Xu Xiaoyan said enviously, "Wow, a faster way to absorb star power! I really want to learn that too, but unfortunately I can't break into the Fifth Region."

As if struck by a sudden inspiration, Le Zhengyu leaned closer and said, "Captain, you must have memorized the movement patterns of those 365 stars, right? Could you show them to us so we can learn from them?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan's eyes lit up, and she looked at Chu Ci with anticipation.

Chu Ci shook his head and said calmly, "I find it very difficult to simulate the star power required to operate that star chart, so it's not convenient to demonstrate. Moreover, I estimate that the star chart is also the core inheritance of the Xingguan Xu family. Someone will definitely come to talk to me later and ask me not to reveal the inheritance."

Chu Ci smiled lightly, "I can try to squeeze some money out of them then."

As soon as Chu Ci finished speaking, a knock sounded at the door. Tang Wulin ran to open the door and saw a beautiful purple-haired girl he didn't recognize standing outside.

Who are you looking for? What's wrong?

The purple-haired girl parted her lips slightly and said softly, "I'm looking for Chu Ci. I have something to tell him."

Tang Wulin's eyes lit up with gossip, and he immediately shouted into the room, "Captain, a girl is looking for you."

"Hmm? Who is it?" Chu Ci got up and went to the door. When he saw Xu Xinning standing there, he had a guess in his mind.

Xu Xinning said, "Come with me for a moment."

After saying that, Xu Xinning walked outside.

Chu Ci said to Tang Wulin, "You guys eat first, I'll be right back." After saying that, she went straight after Xu Xinning.

"What is it? Speak!" Chu Ci asked as he followed Xu Xinning outside.

Xu Xinning said coldly, "I came to see you for two main reasons. First, I hope you will not reveal the inheritance within the Fifth Region. Second, I would like to invite you to cooperate with me to complete a challenge tomorrow."

"Challenge? Why did you choose me to cooperate with you? Doesn't your Xu family have anyone else?" Chu Ci asked leisurely.

Xu Xinning nodded, "None of the Xu family members who meet the challenge criteria are as strong as you."

"Ha, you're quite honest!" Chu Ci said.

“Alright, another matter. As for confidentiality, there’s no clause in the contract between Shrek Academy and your Xu family that requires us to keep your family’s secrets,” Chu Ci said casually.

Xu Xinning could tell that Chu Ci wanted hush money, so she simply took out the worn notebook and handed it to Chu Ci.

"This is a rubbing of the cultivation notes of a Super Douluo from my Xu family who awakened a sword-type martial soul. This ancestor was extremely skilled in mental attack techniques, and the records in it will be of great help to you."

Chu Ci picked up the notebook, glanced through it casually, and couldn't help but nod. "Your Xu family is really sincere! Okay, I'll accept this favor."

"Anything else?" Chu Ci asked, putting away his notebook.

"Huh? What else?" Xu Xinning was stunned and asked subconsciously.

Chu Ci said seriously, "That notebook was hush money, and you haven't paid me for the second thing yet."

Xu Xinning's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief; she could hardly believe her ears.

"Isn't the cultivation notes of a Super Douluo enough to compensate for two things? You actually want something else?"

“Hey, that’s not quite right,” Chu Ci waved his finger and asked, “I’m asking you, is this notebook more important or the inheritance of the Fifth Region?”

Without hesitation, Xu Xinning said, "Of course, the inheritance of the Fifth Region is more important."

“Yes,” Chu Ci said matter-of-factly, “so you’re using this notebook to exchange for me not revealing the inheritance of the Fifth Region. Strictly speaking, I’m at a disadvantage. But I’m generous and don’t mind this. However, you still have to pay me for the second thing you mentioned.”

“Wait a minute,” Xu Xinning’s mind was buzzing. She felt that something was wrong with Chu Ci’s words, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

Chu Ci waved his hand, feigning impatience, and said, "Are you going to pay the fee or not? If not, I'm leaving."

"No, no!" Xu Xinning hurriedly reached out and grabbed Chu Ci's sleeve. He was personally chosen by the Star Origin Ancestor, so they had to let him go.

"Tell me your fee first, and I'll think about it."

Chapter 192 The deal is concluded

Chu Ci thought for a moment and said, "Let the two companions who came with me enter the fifth area."

“No, you know how important the inheritance of the Fifth Region is to my Xu family. Letting you in is already the limit. We can’t let anyone else in,” Xu Xinning said resolutely.

Looking at Xu Xinning's expression, Chu Ci sighed inwardly, knowing that the other party probably wouldn't agree to this condition.

“Alright, I’ve always believed that suffering a loss is a blessing, so I’ll concede,” Chu Ci said with a smile.

"How about we send one person into the Fifth District, the descendant of the Xu family's bloodline that remained in the Federation?"

Xu Xinning remained silent, pondering in her heart the Xu family of Donghai City in the Federation...

Suddenly, she remembered Xu Jiashan's words: "Leave a way out in the Federation."

With that thought in mind, Xu Xinning nodded, "Alright, she is of the Xu family bloodline, she can enter the fifth area."

Chu Ci continued, "And that notebook, I will have another person study it as well. Also, I will have everyone enter the fourth area."

Xu Xinning nodded. "Okay."

"Alright, it's a pleasure to cooperate!" Chu Ci said with a smile.

"I hope so." Xu Xinning said, then turned and left, not wanting to linger for even a moment longer.

"Wow, no wonder you're the captain, a beauty just arrived and she's already coming to your door." Xie Xie teased as he saw Chu Ci enter the room.

"Really, Gu Yue, are you just going to watch the captain go around flirting with other women?" Yue Zhengyu teased in return.

Gu Yue said confidently, "With me here, no matter how beautiful a girl is, she won't be able to attract Chu Ci away."

"Exactly, and I'm a pure lover, I never fall for someone else, I'm innocent and pure, and I never do anything absurd. Do you think everyone is like you, capable of doing something as ridiculous as buying out a beverage bar just to get a girl's phone number?" Chu Ci said smugly, not forgetting to criticize Le Zhengyu.

Yuan Enhui was enjoying the gossip when she suddenly heard the second half of the sentence and her face darkened, as the experience of Le Zhengyu being forced to lose his job was brought back to her mind.

Le Zhengyu glanced at Yuan Enyehui, then said awkwardly, "Heh, I was just young and impetuous back then. I won't do it again."

"But speaking of which, what did that girl want with you, Captain?" Tang Wulin steered the conversation back on track.

"It's nothing much. Besides keeping it a secret, she just needs my help with something," Chu Ci said casually.

"Is there anything I can help you with, Captain?" Xu Lizhi asked curiously.

Chu Ci shook his head. "I don't know, but I've specially arranged some benefits for you guys."

Facing the curious gazes of the crowd, Chu Ci said leisurely, "You can all cultivate in the fourth area during the rest of your cultivation time."

Those who stopped in the third area immediately wore genuine smiles, with Xie Xie and Le Zhengyu even shouting, "Captain, I love you!"

Chu Ci waved his hand and looked at Xu Xiaoyan, saying, "Xiaoyan, the Xu family has agreed that you can continue your cultivation in the fifth region from now on."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan was first stunned, then exclaimed in surprise and pounced on Chu Ci, clinging to him like an octopus, forcing Chu Ci to reach out and hold her bottom.

"Captain, thank you so much!"

"Alright, alright, Xiaoyan, come down, come down." Chu Ci hurriedly urged, didn't he see that Gu Yue's brows were already furrowed?

Xu Xiaoyan realized what was happening too late, her pretty face instantly turning red, and she immediately jumped off Chu Ci.

"Sister Gu Yue, I was just too excited and that's why I hugged the captain. Sister Gu Yue, you won't blame me, will you?"

Xu Xiaoyan looked at Gu Yue with a pitiful expression and said.

Gu Yue relaxed her furrowed brows and said calmly, "Don't worry, I don't blame Xiao Yan."