Douluo Continent: Starting with a Void Treasure Trove

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye, and our protagonist has finally reached level 40.

Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Dean's Office.

Xu Yang sat on the sofa, picked up a cup of coffee, and brought it to his lips.

"Dean, how is Xiao's recovery going lately?"

Jing Hongchen capped his pen, clearly having just finished official business. He pushed his glasses up a little.

"Thanks to the drop of blood you took out half a year ago, Xiao has recovered quite well. As for the cultivation method you mentioned, he is still exploring it."

"It seems like I've got a bit of a clue, but while the quality of the forging is getting higher and higher, it's still still a bit different from the spirit forging you mentioned."

"According to your previous classification, Xiao should be considered a level four blacksmith, capable of performing stable thousand-fold forging."

"I've also tried the metal that has been forged by the laugh, and the effect is indeed much better than before it was forged."

"At least there were some gains, as for the cultivation speed, you know..."

"However, it seems that Xiao has become obsessed with blacksmithing. Now, he spends all 24 hours a day in the forging room, except for sleeping, which I force him to sleep.

"What do you mean by dedicating your limited life to the great cause of developing soul tools? What exactly do you talk to him about every day?"

"As for Meng, she spends more time with you every day than at home or school. Seriously, aren't you going to consider it...?"

"We don't require a bride price here."

Xu Yang almost spilled his coffee all over the floor.

"I really just made a joke to lighten the mood six months ago, Dean, why did you take it seriously?"

"It wasn't me, it was my silly granddaughter."

"She offered her heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shone on the gutter!"

"Dean, I'm only eleven years old, and Meng is only ten. Don't you think it's too early to say these things?"

"You too, and Grandpa too. I don't understand why you older generations like to pressure people to get married so much."

"We'll have to wait at least a few more years..."

"You mean, it will be possible in a few years?"

Jing Hongchen felt that she had grasped the key point.

Xu Yang rubbed his forehead, wondering if there was some kind of explanation for this place called Douluo Continent, where everyone was so precocious.

However, it's highly unlikely that Xu Yang had no feelings for Meng Hongchen after spending these past few years together.

But in his view, they were at most more than friends, but not quite lovers.

Their relationship is more like that of childhood sweethearts who have grown up together.

"We'll see..."

Xu Yang decided to use his ultimate move: changing the subject.

Seeing that Xu Yang didn't want to continue the conversation on this topic, Jing Hongchen smiled slightly.

He had witnessed their relationship over the past four years, but about six months ago, their relationship began to become more complicated.

As someone who had been through it all, he and Kong Deming had talked privately and eventually came to the same conclusion.

Xu Yang has feelings for Meng Hongchen.

that's enough.

Half a year ago, he learned that Kong Deming had broken through to become a Super Douluo and a Level 10 Soul Master.

This made him envious for quite a while.

However, after learning from Kong Deming that the breakthrough was due to Xu Yang, he was not surprised at all.

They both opened up to each other, since they were both considered one of their own, and there was no point in hiding anything from each other.

Jing Hongchen learned the true origin of Xu Yang's mark and that he had obtained the inheritance of the God of Destruction.

At first, Jing Hongchen felt a little awkward because Xu Yang hadn't told him the truth, but when he thought about the fact that there was another outsider, Xu Tianzhen, present at the time, he also admired how thoughtful Xu Yang was.

Kong Deming learned that Xiao Hongchen had activated the position of the God of Forging, and the two old men sighed to each other for a while.

These young people these days are terrifying, one after another. They make the older generation feel quite ashamed.

"By the way, you're level 40 now, right? Have you found your fourth spirit ring yet?"

Jing Hongchen also brought the coffee on the table to her lips and took a small sip.

Ever since he tried this stuff from Xu Yang, he's become a bit addicted to coffee.

Especially the hint of sweetness amidst the bitterness.

"If you want some, I have some beans. You can grind them yourself, Dean. I always drink the ones I've already prepared."

Xu Yang looked at Jing Hongchen, his eyes filled with a hint of complaint.

"Hehe, why not just take what's readily available?"

If you haven't found your fourth spirit ring, do you want me to take you to look for it? Master Kong should still be busy with his natal spirit tool.

A level 10 Soul Master! I never thought someone could actually reach that level.

But the path to advancement lies ahead, and I may never have any hope in this lifetime, unless I find the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire that you spoke of…”

"Dean Hongchen, don't be so self-conscious. That day will come eventually."

Xu Yang offered a word of comfort.

"Alright, let's talk about your fourth spirit ring instead. So, what's your goal?"

"It's not decided yet. The soul beast resources in our Sun Moon Empire are really too poor. Grandpa plans to accompany me to the Star Dou Great Forest to take a look."

Xu Yang placed the coffee on the table and shifted into a more comfortable position.

"Star Dou Great Forest? That place is difficult to deal with, not to mention we also have to keep an eye on Shrek Academy..."

As Jing Hongchen spoke, she searched her memory of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"And then there's Confucius..."

"Grandpa's second natal soul tool, although not yet completed, is already usable in its initial stages. It is still stronger than a normal level nine offensive tool, so there shouldn't be any major problems."

"Besides, Dean, you'll have to personally lead the team in this Soul Master Competition, so how could you possibly find the time to help me hunt for souls?"

Xu Yang asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Aren't there still quite a few old guys in the ancestral hall? I've relayed what you said last time to them."

"Some of them were restless, or perhaps they wanted to go out and see what was going on. So they might be the ones leading the team this time."

"However, it will most likely be done in secret. On the surface, we will still send an eighth-level soul master as an instructor."

"So that's how it is."

Xu Yang nodded slightly, without asking who the people sent by the Offering Hall were.

"When do you plan to set off on your soul hunt?"

Jing Hongchen asked again.

"I'm just here to say hello. After I go back, Grandpa will take me to the Star Dou Great Forest."

"It's time. Dean, remember to tell Meng not to worry, I'll be back soon."

With that, Xu Yang got up to leave.

Jing Hongchen did not get up to see Xu Yang off; he was thinking about something else, about this year's Soul Master Competition.

He received a tip that one of Shrek Academy's main forces this time might be a Soul Saint.

"Shrek Academy is truly terrifying, but thankfully the Sun Moon Empire still has Xu Yang, a young talent who can carry the torch."