Douluo Continent: Saving Zhang Lexuan at the Start

Chapter 57 Nine Treasures Young Master Ning Yu

The Ye family excels in long-range attacks but is somewhat weak in close combat, but Ye Ying is an exception.

On the day he learned of Ye Ying's twin martial souls, Ye Zhenting had a member of the Ye family's collateral branch teach him some basic close combat techniques.

Although it was just some basic stuff, it was enough for Ye Ying, who was not yet able to use his second spirit ring.

Using the lightness of his ring-pommel sword, Ye Ying slashed at Chen Chu'an again and again.

Chen Chu'an was, after all, a Soul Master. Although he was assigned to the Soul Guidance Department by the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, he never neglected his cultivation of his Martial Soul.

The azure spear in his hand was like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, cunning and ruthless. Even Ye Ying could only use his ring-pommel sword to skillfully deflect the spear's force.

Neither side gained any advantage in the offensive or defensive battle, which made Chen Chu'an, a Soul Master, feel somewhat uncomfortable.

With a determined look in his heart, Chen Chu'an immediately activated his soul skill. A bright yellow soul ring flashed, and Chen Chu'an shouted, "Second Soul Skill Break!"

Pale blue soul power clung to the spear, which then thrust directly at Ye Ying.

Ye Ying's expression hardened slightly as he gripped the long sword in his hand. Under Ye Ying's full power, the silver-white, narrow-bladed, straight-edged ring-pommel sword also began to have soul power attached to it.

Immediately, Ye Ying gripped the ring-pommel sword, dodged Chen Chu'an's second soul skill by turning to the side, and then slashed at the shaft of the spear.

The immense force jolted Chen Chu'an so much that he instantly dropped his spear. A flash of silver light appeared, and Ye Ying had already placed the blade against Chen Chu'an's neck.

All of this was accomplished in an instant, leaving Chen Chu'an no time to react.

Feeling the cold, gleaming blade against his neck, Chen Chu'an forcibly suppressed the trembling in his heart and smiled calmly at Ye Ying, "As expected of the young master of the Ye family, even your weaknesses are not inferior to others. Chu'an admires you."

Ye Ying put away her composure, her eyes remaining calm and still. "You're too kind, but your strength is still quite good. It's just that you haven't been training enough, otherwise I would have lost."

That is indeed the case. Chen Chuan's basic spear skills are very solid. However, after entering the Soul Guidance Department, he did neglect training, so he could only exert about 60 or 70% of his strength at most.

Chen Chuan put away his martial spirit, shrugged, and said, "It doesn't matter. Anyway, my talent isn't that great. I'm just here on orders. I don't know if Young Master Ye would do me the honor."

"I didn't say I refused the invitation from the ancient sect."

Upon hearing Ye Ying's reply, Chen Chu'an couldn't help but reveal a hint of joy in his eyes, and handed Ye Ying a token with a glass pagoda on it.

"Tomorrow morning, at the Nine Treasures Pavilion, Nine-Colored Goddess Pavilion, please do not break your promise, Young Master Ye."

After handing the token to Ye Ying, Chen Chu'an bowed respectfully and then jumped off the stage.

Gently stroking the token made of Xuanling Jade, worth a fortune, Ye Ying finally understood that the title of the richest sect in the world was truly well-deserved.

A soft, warm hand gently grasped hers, and Ye Ying felt a surge of contentment as she savored that familiar scent. "Sister Xuanxuan, how about we go out for a big meal tomorrow?"

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Zhang Lexuan was somewhat at a loss. Due to the difference in their world levels, she didn't understand what Ye Ying meant for a moment.

With her clear, beautiful eyes fixed on the "strange" ring-pommel sword in Ye Ying's hand, she finally noticed something amiss.

"Brother Ying, let's talk about tomorrow's matter tonight. Can I take a look at the knife you have?"

Ye Ying wouldn't refuse her, and casually handed her the ring-pommel sword, which was narrow and straight with a beautiful pattern on its blade.

Even though it had just gone through a battle, it was completely unharmed, which greatly surprised Zhang Lexuan.

Logically speaking, soul tools are also a type of weapon, and as long as they are used in combat, they will inevitably suffer some damage.

The thoughtful Zhang Lexuan didn't say much. After handing the ring-pommel sword back to Ye Ying, she continued practicing the inscription of the soul-guiding array beside him.

As dusk settles, Shrek City, where every inch of land is precious, is ablaze with lights.

With a vast economic foundation, Shrek City, though still resembling a medieval city, still possesses numerous soul-guided artifacts similar to electric lights.

Although these things may not even qualify as first-level soul tools, they are indeed very valuable and ordinary people simply cannot afford them.

But Shrek City is known as the number one city in Douluo Continent, and its inhabitants are either high-ranking officials or prominent families. How could there be anyone short of money?

These soul-guided artifacts were nothing more than a drop in the ocean to them.

On the top floor of the Nine Treasures Tower, in the Nine-Colored Goddess Pavilion, a refined-looking young man with long, light-yellow hair cascading down his shoulders, a smile playing on his lips, overlooked the dazzling lights of half the city from the highest building in Shrek City.

Beside him was a fair-skinned, beautiful young woman with a spirited air about her, who seemed somewhat displeased with the young man sipping red wine.

"Ning Yu, are you sure he'll really come?"

The boy with light yellow hair was Ning Yu, whom Ye Ying had met once before, and the current young sect master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The somewhat displeased girl sitting next to him was also an acquaintance, none other than Zhang Jingrong, one of the three Soul Masters from when they first enrolled.

Faced with Zhang Jingrong's question, Ning Yu smiled calmly, revealing his refined and easygoing demeanor. "I don't know. Just because we invite someone doesn't mean they have to come."

Zhang Jingrong scoffed, "It's better if they don't come. We're not begging them!"

Looking at the girl beside him, Ning Yu's eyes held a hint of helplessness.

Some things are predetermined, and you can't change them no matter what you want.

Ning Yu only has one thing to do now: wait!

Seemingly tired of the view outside the window, just as Ning Yu was about to close it, Ye Ying, who had changed her clothes, walked in.

Zhang Lexuan, who was beside him, had also changed into an elegant purple dress. The white sash gently cinched her soft and slender waist, and the girl's beautiful figure was faintly visible.

That stunningly beautiful face, tinged with a touch of youthful innocence, even caused Ning Yu, the young master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School who was used to seeing beautiful women, to momentarily lose his composure and almost make a fool of himself.

"Brother Ye Ying, it's an honor to meet you. I've been so busy since I arrived at Shrek Academy that I'm only now able to host this banquet. Please don't take offense!"

"How could that be? Young Master Ning invited me, how could I not come?"

Both Ye Ying and Ning Yu had very gentle smiles on their faces, which made people feel warm and comfortable. Only the two of them knew that they had met a fellow traveler!

Ning Yu's eyes always held a smile, making it impossible to tell what he was really planning.

In Ye Ying's eyes, Ning Yu was very shrewd, after all, his ancestor Ning Fengzhi was just like that.

To deal with this kind of person, you can only make him take the initiative. If you don't, you never know when you might fall into his thought process and logic.