Douluo Continent: The Legend of the Gods

When Wang Xian'er appeared at the entrance of her courtyard, Dan Chen almost lost her balance.

As a Soul King-level Soul Master, he had certainly heard of the name of the Healing Immortal Douluo. That was a level 95 Super Douluo! One of the strongest experts on the entire continent actually came to visit him in person?

What shocked him even more was that this Super Douluo had also taken Yun Qinglin as his disciple.

"Senior Wang, please sit down, please sit down." Dan Chen hurriedly moved a chair and poured tea, completely bewildered.

Wang Xian'er was quite easygoing. She took the teacup, sipped it, and looked around at the furnishings of the courtyard: "Although your accommodations are simple, they are very clean. I heard that you resigned from your post at the Qing Teng Sect and escorted this child all the way to Xingluo City?"

Dan Chen rubbed her hands together, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Qing Lin has been a sensible child since he was little. It breaks my heart to see him like this, so I'll help him if I can."

"Hmm." Wang Xian'er nodded. "You're a kind person. Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush with you. You know Qinglin's talent. Emerald Swan Martial Soul, innate full soul power. Such talent would be revered in any power."

Dan Chen nodded repeatedly; of course he knew.

"But Qinglin doesn't want to get involved in the conflicts, doesn't want to join any faction, and just wants to live a quiet life," Wang Xian'er continued. "I understand and respect this sentiment. That's why I took him as my disciple. I won't force him to join the Star Luo Empire, much less force him to serve the royal family. I only have one request—"

She looked at Yun Qinglin: "You must cultivate diligently."

Yun Qinglin was taken aback.

"Don't think that cultivation is just about fighting and being strong," Wang Xian'er said earnestly. "You're still young and don't understand what strength means in this world. Your Emerald Swan Martial Soul has a natural affinity that makes it easier for you to gain the favor of others. But you must remember that affinity is not a shield. When you really encounter danger, only your own strength can protect you."

"Moreover..." She paused, a deep meaning flashing in her eyes, "The current situation on the continent is not peaceful at all. Your martial spirit will inevitably attract countless covetous eyes. At that time, if you do not have enough strength to protect yourself, even if we, the Star Luo, want to protect you, we may not be able to."

Yun Qinglin felt a chill run down his spine. He understood Wang Xian'er's meaning perfectly: if war truly broke out on the continent, and Shrek Academy joined the battle, would they let a Soul Master with the Emerald Swan Martial Soul like him go?

He'll probably be forcibly conscripted. While he doesn't object to going to the battlefield to heal others, he's hesitant if his abilities aren't up to par...

In the world of Douluo Continent, strength is everything. Without strength, even the greatest talent is nothing more than easy prey in the eyes of others.

"I understand, teacher," Yun Qinglin said earnestly. "I will cultivate diligently."

Wang Xian'er nodded in satisfaction: "Very good. Tomorrow you will come with me to the Star Luo Royal Academy to register. The library there is completely open to you, and you can learn anything you want. As for your first spirit ring, I will personally find the most suitable spirit beast for you."

"Thank you, teacher."

Wang Xian'er then looked at Dan Chen: "You are Qing Lin's benefactor, I've remembered that. The Star Luo Royal Academy is in need of a lecturer to teach students basic soul power. If you're willing, I can arrange it for you. The pay will be excellent, and it won't interfere with your cultivation."

Dan Chen was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed: "I'm willing! Of course I'm willing! Thank you, Senior Wang!"

Although he was a Soul King, finding a stable and lucrative job in a place like Star Luo City wasn't easy. Being able to become a lecturer at the Star Luo Royal Academy was a dream come true for countless people!

Dan Chen's martial soul is the most ordinary green vine, inherited from the Green Vine Sect from which they originated. There is no mutation, no evolution; it is just the kind of tenacious vine that can be found everywhere in the wild.

Almost everyone in the Green Vine Sect possesses a Green Vine Martial Soul. Some awaken with innate Soul Power at Level 3, some at Level 4, and the best are no more than Level 5. Such a sect wouldn't even rank among the top in the Douling Empire, and it's even more insignificant in the Star Luo Empire.

Wang Xian'er smiled and waved her hand: "No need to thank me, thank Qinglin instead. I can tell he genuinely considers you an elder."

Dan Chen looked at Yun Qinglin, her eyes filled with relief and emotion.

Yun Qinglin smiled at him: "Uncle Dan, you might have to teach me in the future."

"I'll come to pick you up for the academy in three days. You can pack your things in the next few days." Wang Xian'er didn't stay long. Her taking on a disciple was a major event for the Hall of Offerings, and she would have to discuss it with the Hall Master and Xu Jiawei when she got back.

Although Yun Qinglin made a good impression on her, and Dan Chen didn't seem like a criminal, necessary investigations still needed to be conducted, regardless of whether they were newcomers or not.

The Hall of Offerings is located in the heart of the Imperial Palace and is the core of the Star Luo Empire's military strength.

The vermilion gate was tightly shut, and two guards dressed in black stood before it. Upon seeing Wang Xian'er, they both bowed simultaneously: "Elder Wang."

Wang Xian'er nodded slightly: "Is Old Monster Xu here?"

The guard on the left said, "Old Master Xu is having tea in the backyard."

Wang Xian'er pushed open the door and entered, passing through several corridors, when suddenly the view opened up before her.

The backyard wasn't large, but it was decorated with great elegance. There was a pond of clear water, a few stalks of green bamboo, and a pavilion. In the pavilion, an elderly man with white hair was leisurely sipping tea, and he looked quite like a hermit.

"Old man, stop pretending," Wang Xian'er said irritably. "I've taken on a disciple; I just wanted to let you know."

The old man's eyes gleamed with a sharp light; he showed no signs of old age whatsoever.

This person is none other than Xu Huai-ren, the Hall Master of the Star Luo Empire's Hall of Worship, a Level 98 Super Douluo, and the Supreme Elder of the Star Crown Sect.

"Taking on apprentices?" Xu Huai-ren sat up, looking at her with interest. "You haven't taken on apprentices for almost two hundred years. What's gotten into you all of a sudden? Whose child is this?"

Wang Xian'er sat down to the side and briefly recounted what had happened that day.

Upon hearing this, Xu Huai-ren's eyes were filled with disbelief. He said, "A jade swan? This is quite extraordinary... Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Wang Xian'er nodded: "No mistake. I know that vitality better than you do."

Xu Huai-ren pondered for a moment: "Jade Swan Martial Soul, innate full soul power... this kid might have quite a background. Have you investigated?"

"We were just about to investigate," Wang Xian'er said. "Let Jiawei send someone to the Douling Empire. That child came from Lingdou City; they should be able to find out something."

Xu Huai-ren nodded: "Of course. We need to know in advance if such a promising talent might cause trouble later on."

Wang Xian'er glanced at him: "So you're just going to refuse if there's trouble?"

The latter laughed and said, "Of course I'll take it. But knowing where the trouble lies will help me protect that child."

Xu Jiawei received the news that evening.

"The Emerald Swan Martial Soul?" He put down the memorial in his hand, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Are you sure?"

The one who came to report was a Soul Douluo from the Hall of Offerings. Upon hearing this, he nodded: "Elder Wang personally confirmed it, it's absolutely correct. The child's name is Yun Qinglin, he's six years old, and he has innate full soul power. It's said that he came from Lingdou City in the Douling Empire, and he only has a Soul King named Dan Chen taking care of him."

Xu Jiawei was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

"Interesting." He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the night outside. "The Swan Martial Soul of the Douling Empire's royal family has always been ridiculed as the weakest royal Martial Soul. And now a Jade Swan has appeared... What do you think Xue Hun's expression will be if he finds out?"

Contra paused for a moment, then asked, "Your Majesty, are you saying that the child is...?"

Xu Jiawei waved his hand: "We'll find out by investigating. Send people to Lingdou City to investigate his situation over the past few years. Pay special attention to those princes with chaotic private lives."

"Yes."

After the man left, Xu Jiawei stood by the window, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

The Emerald Swan is a martial soul even rarer than the White Tiger or the Netherworld Cat. Moreover, it's a healing-type martial soul, the strongest healing-type martial soul on the continent, even stronger than Wang Xian'er's Healing Angel.

What does it mean that a six-year-old child has innate full soul power? It means that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, fifty years from now, the Star Luo Empire will have another healing-type Title Douluo, or even a Super Douluo, and one that surpasses Wang Xian'er.

Such people must be won over, but not forced.

"Elder Wang is right. If this child wants freedom, then give him freedom," Xu Jiawei muttered to himself. "As long as he's in Star Luo City and as long as he has goodwill towards the Star Luo Empire, that's enough."

Three days later, the investigation report was delivered to Xu Jiawei's desk.

Yun Qinglin arrived in Xingluo City with Dan Chen a month ago and settled in the West District. His birth mother, Yun Yao, was a disciple of the Qing Teng Sect and passed away three years ago. His birth father is unknown, but according to the recollections of an elder of the Qing Teng Sect, Yun Yao was once favored by Prince Xueyin of the Douling Empire, but left sadly after entering his residence for half a year.

"As expected, it was that good-for-nothing." Xu Jiawei sneered after reading the report.

Who is Prince Xueyin? He is the youngest son of the Emperor of the Douling Empire, who spends his days indulging in pleasure and vying for power, neglecting all important matters. The decline of the Douling Empire in recent years is largely due to people like him.

How could a father like that give birth to a prodigy like Yun Qinglin?

"Very well." Xu Jiawei put down the report and said to his attendant, "Go and invite Elder Wang over."

Wang Xian'er arrived very quickly.

"Have you found out?" she asked.

Xu Jiawei nodded and handed her the report: "The illegitimate son of Prince Xueyin, the kind who was abandoned. His mother died, and he ran away with a Soul King. He's perfectly clean, no trouble at all."

After reading it, Wang Xian'er frowned slightly: "This child... has a hard life."

Xu Jiawei smiled and said, "It's tough, but now that we've met you, Elder Wang, please teach this child well. If he needs any resources, just get them from the Hall of Offerings. By the way, give him a token for the Royal Guest Minister later. It's not a nominal position; it comes with real benefits."

Wang Xian'er glanced at him: "You're so generous?"

Xu Jiawei shook his head: "It's not that I'm being generous, it's that this child deserves it. The Emerald Swan Martial Soul, with innate full soul power, you know what that means. As long as he doesn't die young, he will be one of the trump cards of our Star Luo Empire in the future. If I don't invest now, and wait until he has really grown up before putting in the effort, they might not even appreciate it."

"You've really thought ahead." Wang Xian'er was very satisfied with Xu Jiawei's suggestion; this kind of approach was the best way to retain talent.

Xu Jiawei smiled and said, "How can an emperor not think about the future? You just need to teach him well. Our royal family will not restrict him in any way. If there is an opportunity, you can let Jiu Jiu get to know him."

"You've already made up your mind?"

"There's no harm in getting to know someone. In the long run, you'll need someone to grow with. Aren't your apprentices the best choice?"

...

Yun Qinglin spent the last three days in peace.

During the day, he would dry medicinal herbs in the yard, organize medical books, and write down his own insights. Dan Chen helped him buy the medicinal herbs, and Dan Chen didn't ask too many questions about his insights on the medical books, after all, Yun Qinglin had shown a maturity far beyond that of other children since he was a child.

In the evening, he practiced the basic meditation technique that Dan Chen had taught him. He had been carefully experiencing the basic meditation technique for the past few days. This technique was very simple and did not pass through the important meridians. Not only was the cultivation speed slow, but there was also some stagnation when the soul power circulated through the meridians.

He planned to draw the twelve regular meridians and eight extraordinary meridians of the human body after he went to the Star Luo Royal Academy, and then discuss with his teacher whether he could improve the technique.

However, he felt that those powerful forces must have more advanced cultivation methods, otherwise the breakthrough speed would be too slow. For example, the Xuan Tian Gong of the Tang Sect should be considered a relatively advanced cultivation method.

However, Yun Qinglin was confident that the cultivation method he improved using traditional Chinese medicine theory would definitely not be worse than the Xuan Tian Gong. In his previous life, it was because humans could not cultivate it, but in this life, it was hard to say.

The greyish-white stray cat seemed to have chosen this place, sitting on the wall every day to sunbathe, occasionally jumping down to rub against his legs before leaving contentedly.

During that time, I rushed over once to admire the moon.

"Brother Qinglin! I heard from my mother that you were accepted as a disciple by the Immortal Doctor Douluo? Is it true?" The little girl shouted as soon as she entered the door, her eyes wide open.

Yun Qinglin was drying some medicinal herbs he had bought in the courtyard. They were all very common herbs that could be found anywhere, and he had bought them from a herbal medicine shop.

Yun Qinglin has checked the efficacy of these herbs one by one, and they all correspond to the Chinese medicinal materials from his previous life. It would be no problem to refine some ointments or decoct some soups.

Hearing the sound of moon-gazing, he smiled and said, "Really?"

The Shangyue family is a minor noble family in the Star Luo Empire, but they are not wealthy. However, they must have their own information channels, and the news that he was accepted as a disciple by the Immortal Doctor Douluo should have already spread in the royal family.

"Wow!" Shangyue circled Yun Qinglin twice, looking at him as if he were some rare treasure. "So, does that mean you won't be living here anymore?"

Yun Qinglin shook his head: "He should come back once a week, right?"

Shangyue blinked, not quite understanding. Didn't the Immortal Doctor Douluo prepare a house on campus for Brother Qinglin?

Yun Qinglin continued, "I plan to open a small clinic around here, the kind that specializes in treating the common people."

"Wow! Can I come and help Qinglin then?" Shangyue's eyes lit up. It sounded like a lot of fun!

"Of course, if your family agrees."

Shangyue ran off happily, saying she was going back to ask her parents. Yun Qinglin watched her retreating figure and suddenly thought this little girl was quite interesting. Despite being from a noble family, she spent all her time running around the commoners' district, without any airs at all.

Yun Qinglin was quite determined to open a clinic, mainly because of the various things he had seen in Xingluo City over the past month.

In his previous life, he was a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. Although he didn't have the ambition to help others when he was successful, he would still do his best to do what he could.

Xingluo City is already the most prosperous city in the Xingluo Empire, but the lives of ordinary people at the bottom are still not good, even worse than those of the residents of the small county towns before he transmigrated.

If a family doesn't have a Soul Master, their income is almost completely limited. However, commoners can only try to awaken their Martial Soul by approaching nobles and paying at least 100 gold Soul Coins.

100 gold soul coins may not be much to a soul master, but for an ordinary family of three, half a year's living expenses might only amount to less than one gold soul coin.

This is almost the savings that ordinary people can accumulate over most of their lives. If the martial soul awakening is successful, the family's situation can be greatly improved, but the chances are not high. If it fails, all their savings will be lost.

It's no wonder that the distance between ordinary people and Soul Masters is growing. During the Spirit Hall era, all ordinary people could awaken their Martial Souls. Regardless of their intentions, the Spirit Hall's actions were excellent policies for ordinary people.

For ordinary people, asking a healing soul master to cure their illness is even more impossible. They can only pray for the help of the sea god or rely on some folk remedies to cure their ailments.

Yun Qinglin sighed. Perhaps the Sun Moon Empire's true conquest of the three great empires would actually make life better for the common people. After all, their technology was extremely advanced. It is known that when a society's productivity reaches an extremely high level, it will promote the development of production relations.

Poseidon... Yun Qinglin's eyes flickered.

The story of the Shrek Seven Devils has been passed down for over ten thousand years, and what people always talk about is their talent, opportunities, and love.

Who remembers the ordinary people who died in the war? Who cares about the common children who can't even awaken their martial spirit?

After Tang San became a god, did he ever look back at the people who prayed for his protection? He was busy fighting for power in the divine realm, busy scheming against his daughter, and busy maintaining his so-called order. As for how the people in the mortal realm were doing, what did it have to do with him?

Thinking of this, Yun Qinglin's hesitation dissipated. He really didn't want to get involved in any continental conflicts, nor did he want to get involved in the messy affairs of the God Realm, but since he had come to this world and had these abilities, it was only right to do what he could within his capabilities.

Opening a small clinic with lower fees would give ordinary people who can't afford medical care a place to go, and at least give hope to children who can't awaken their martial spirit because they can't afford it. Isn't that much more meaningful than thinking about how to become a god or a saint all day long?

He hadn't told Wang Xian'er about this idea yet, but he felt that his teacher would support him, since as the owner of the Healing Angel Martial Soul, Wang Xian'er must be kind-hearted.

Just as Yun Qinglin was preparing to bring the last batch of medicinal herbs into the house, the courtyard gate was pushed open.

Wang Xian'er stood at the door, followed by a burly man. The man looked to be in his fifties, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and piercing eyes. Even standing still, he exuded a sense of pressure.

"Teacher," Yun Qinglin hurriedly went to greet him.

Wang Xian'er nodded and pointed to the person behind her, saying, "This is the Winged Fire Douluo from the Hall of Worship, level 93, his martial soul is the Winged Fire Serpent. He's coming with us to the Star Dou Great Forest this time."

Yun Qinglin's heart skipped a beat. The Star Dou Great Forest? We're going to get a spirit ring so soon?

Winged Fire Douluo smiled at him, his voice deep and resonant: "Little guy, don't be nervous. I'm just going along for the ride and to see what kind of disciple Elder Wang would choose."

Yun Qinglin bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Senior Yi Huo."

This character has a relatively low profile in the original work, only participating in the raid against the Death God's soul tool during the war between the Sun Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire. A level 93 Power Attack type Title Douluo.

"No need to be so formal. Just call me Grandpa Yi Huo like Jiu Jiu does."

"Okay, Grandpa Wingfire."

Wang Xian'er glanced around the courtyard, her gaze lingering for a moment on the pile of medicinal herbs, before turning to Yun Qinglin: "Where is your Uncle Dan?"

"He's inside. I'll go call him."

Dan Chen came out quickly and seemed a little reserved when he saw Wang Xian'er and Winged Fire Douluo. Wang Xian'er didn't say much, only telling him that the Star Luo Royal Academy had made arrangements and that he should go and register today, just by looking for someone in the academic affairs office.

Dan Chen was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously looked at Yun Qinglin.

Yun Qinglin smiled at him: "Uncle Dan, go ahead, I have a teacher to guide me here, it'll be fine."

Dan Chen was silent for a while, then nodded and went back to her room to pack her things.

After he left, Wang Xian'er turned to Yun Qinglin, took out a palm-sized jade box from her storage soul tool, and handed it to him.

"This is a two-thousand-year-old whale shark," Wang Xian'er said. "Whale sharks are a special substance produced in the brains of whale-type soul beasts. Whale sharks that are over a thousand years old can enhance a soul master's physique after consumption, allowing the soul master to choose soul rings with higher age when absorbing soul rings."

Yun Qinglin took the jade box, opened it, and saw a golden whale shark inside, faintly gleaming with luster. It smelled faintly fishy, ​​but after the fishy smell, there was a hint of sweetness.

"Thank you, teacher." Yun Qinglin didn't say much more. "Shall we take it now?"

Wang Xian'er nodded.

Yun Qinglin no longer hesitated and put the whale shark into his mouth. With a super Douluo with healing abilities around, there was no medicine he couldn't take. He would even dare to eat poison right now. The moment the pill entered his stomach, a warm feeling spread from his stomach and quickly spread to his limbs and bones.

The feeling was strange; it didn't feel like soul power was flowing, but rather like something was slowly seeping into his flesh and blood.

Wang Xian'er placed her hand on his shoulder, and a gentle surge of soul power entered his body, guiding the warm energy to circulate through his meridians. A full quarter of an hour passed before the sensation gradually subsided.

"How do you feel?" Wang Xian'er asked. "You have very few impurities in your body, perhaps because the Emerald Swan martial soul will automatically eliminate impurities after awakening."

She was surprised by the cleanliness of Yun Qinglin's body when she used her soul power to guide him to absorb the whale shark.

The whale shark has aphrodisiac properties, and this kind of evil fire is not easy for a six-year-old child to control. That's why Wang Xian'er used her soul power to guide the evil energy out, but she found that Yun Qinglin's soul power seemed to automatically expel the evil energy from his body.

Yun Qinglin stretched his limbs and felt lighter than before, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what had changed.

"The main function of the whale shark is to improve your physique. It won't directly increase your soul power, but it can make you withstand greater pressure when absorbing soul rings," Wang Xian'er explained. "You're only six years old, and your body hasn't fully developed yet. Directly absorbing a soul ring that's nearly a thousand years old would be risky. Refining this one first will be safer."

Yun Qinglin nodded, her impression of the teacher improving even further. His thoughtfulness showed he was genuinely looking out for her.

He had originally planned to have Dan Chen collect some whale sharks to consume, but he was short of money. Now that he had Wang Xian'er's thousand-year-old whale shark, perhaps he could try consuming 800-900-year-old soul beasts.

A thousand-year-old soul beast is already on another level, and his time to awaken his martial soul is too short. Unless he is really compatible with the Emerald Swan, he will not try it.