Douluo Continent: The True Body and Blood Soul, Starting from Blacksmithing

Outsiders were unaware of the details of the contest between Lin Yu and Hu Liena; they only knew that the two emerged shortly after the classroom door was closed.

Furthermore, Hu Liena stated that Lin Yu would be the boss here for the foreseeable future.

No one objected to this, and the next day at noon, a classmate delivered some of the medicinal food to Lin Yu.

Lin Yu once said that it was just a joke and that he couldn't take the medicinal food from his classmates, but the enthusiastic classmates all said that they did it voluntarily.

Although Lin Yu's martial soul wasn't strong and his overall strength wasn't great, he could still make Hu Liena, who had innate soul power at level nine, submit. They didn't mind going up to him to curry favor.

As for Hu Liena, after that competition, in order to quickly improve her strength, she began to relentlessly bully her classmates.

Her martial spirit is the Celestial Fox, and bewitching others is her cultivation method.

Although the college produced Lin Yu and Hu Liena, causing unrest among the students, they learned a lot of theoretical knowledge from Wei Min and gained a great deal!

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The two months of on-campus life passed quickly. As the on-campus life was about to end, Lin Yu's soul power broke through again, reaching level ten.

The increase in soul power further increases blood flow and perception range.

Compared to the natural increase in soul power, the real growth for Lin Yu in the past two months has been the refinement of his breathing technique and forging technique.

He then devised a new breathing method and combined it with a forging method.

Next, all you have to do is wait for the various academies to start their semesters, at which point you can apply to the academy to obtain your first spirit ring.

However, after I absorb my first spirit ring, I'll have to go to the intermediate spirit master academy. Then I'll have to worry about food expenses...

Just as Lin Yu was thinking about making money, a message quickly spread throughout Wuhun City.

A year has passed since the death of former Pope Qian Xunji, and the current Pope Bibi Dong will hold a grand ceremony in memory of the former pope.

In addition to holding a grand ceremony for the former pope, Pope Bibi Dong also wants to select a new generation of holy sons and daughters for the Spirit Hall.

The application requirements are quite lenient: a clean background, innate soul power of level eight or above, and age must be under nine years old.

After learning the news from Wei Min, Lin Yu decisively pulled Hu Liena to sign up together.

Hu Liena will undoubtedly be chosen as the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall.

Although my martial spirit is self-awakened and only at level eight, my cultivation speed is fast!

It took me a little over a month to go from level eight to level nine, and less than two months to go from level nine to level ten.

His cultivation speed was faster than that of Hu Liena, who was at the ninth level of the Innate Realm. Moreover, his Martial Soul could perfectly counter Hu Liena's charm.

If Hu Liena is chosen and I am not, I can take the opportunity to challenge Hu Liena and bring her down from the position of saintess.

With these conditions in place, Lin Yu refused to believe that he was not destined for the position of Holy Son.

If I could be chosen as the Holy Son, my cultivation speed would definitely be much faster, given that I wouldn't have to worry about resources!

The Spirit Hall is very efficient; it only took two days from when the news was sent out to when they were summoned!

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Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.

Inside the high-domed council hall, the candlelight was dim, and a faint fragrance filled the air.

"Your Holiness, the two students from the academy have been brought here."

The figure in the high position did not immediately look up; her gaze remained fixed on her fingertips, as if she were in a daze.

She only slowly raised her eyes when a deacon led two children to the center of the hall.

As she waved for the other party to leave, Bibi Dong's dark eyes began to scrutinize the two people inside the hall.

Her gaze first swept over the girl on the left—Hu Liena.

With short, golden hair and features so refined they were almost sharp, her fox-like eyes possessed a captivating allure.

Although the girl tried her best to remain calm, her slightly tense shoulder line betrayed her inner tension and anticipation.

A very subtle hint of satisfaction flashed across Bibi Dong's eyes.

Then her gaze shifted to the right.

Lin Yu has a neat short haircut, a straight and sturdy figure, and a wheat-colored complexion that makes him look much more mature than his peers.

She stood steadily, unlike Hu Liena who seemed nervous, and even had time to secretly observe herself.

Just as the introduction described, he's a guy with personality and a very outgoing personality.

Even those titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall might not be able to completely hide their fear when facing her, but this kid is quite frank.

But that's about it.

"Hu Liena".

The voice was not loud, yet it was clear as a whisper in every corner of the hall, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

"exist!"

Hu Liena immediately knelt down on one knee, her movements swift and decisive, clearly indicating that she had rehearsed countless times beforehand.

"I am aware of your situation."

Bibi Dong's tone was as flat as if she were reading an unimportant report.

"Level 9 innate talent, martial soul 'Heavenly Fox', abilities encompass charm, illusion, and perception, quite talented."

She paused, and the tapping of her fingertips stopped.

"Raise your head."

Hu Liena looked up as instructed, and the moment her eyes met Bibi Dong's, she subconsciously released a trace of her martial spirit's aura.

That's not something done intentionally, but rather an instinct, similar to a cat's hissing in response to danger.

Bibi Dong's lips twitched slightly, but it wasn't a smile; it was more like a confirmation.

"There are indeed three abilities, but you are not proficient in using them."

This simple word, "not familiar with," made Hu Liena's breathing quicken. She wanted to explain, but remembering the Pope's identity, she suppressed her fear.

Bibi Dong took all of this in stride, said nothing more, and simply waved her hand to indicate that she could leave.

Hu Liena stood up, nodded slightly, and then walked out of the hall with a dejected expression.

This scene struck Lin Yu like a bolt from the blue: Wait, isn't this right? Wasn't Hu Liena the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall in the original story? Why does Bibi Dong seem so dissatisfied with Hu Liena?

Just as Lin Yu was racking her brains trying to figure out if she had influenced anything that caused Hu Liena to not be chosen as the Holy Maiden, a dangerous gaze locked onto her.

This time, Bibi Dong didn't keep him waiting; instead, she spoke directly: "Lin Yu."

"exist."

Lin Yu also knelt down on one knee, his movements precise. Unlike his previous composure, he now seemed a bit guilty.

"The Blood Soul is a variant of the Beast Soul."

Bibi Dong read the description from the file aloud, her tone devoid of emotion.

"He was born with an innate soul power of level eight. It only took him a month and a half to go from near death to level nine, and only two months to break through to level ten. He was even faster than Hu Liena, who was born with an innate soul power of level nine."

She paused for a moment, and when she spoke again, her tone became more dangerous.

"Can you tell me why you were able to cultivate so quickly?"

No, when it came to Hu Liena, I only tested her martial soul, but when it came to myself, I started asking such private questions?

Can I give up being the Holy Son?

Although he inwardly complained, Lin Yu still explained the reasons: "Because the Pope's guidance is effective, the training atmosphere at Wuhun City Academy is excellent, the resident teachers are responsible, the medicinal cuisine in the cafeteria is highly effective, and the students are very enthusiastic about learning..."