Rise in Douluo Continent with the help of bean buns

Morning light shines into the valley.

Golden sunlight shone on the boy.

The boy sat cross-legged, with delicate features and a gentle demeanor.

All around, there was a faint, almost invisible vitality of vegetation.

Quiet and peaceful.

Time passed little by little.

From dawn to noon.

Lin Chen had been cultivating, consolidating his newly broken-through realm.

Level 12 Soul Master.

The boost from his first spirit ring was greater than he had anticipated.

It's not just an increase in soul power, but more importantly, an improvement in the essence of the martial soul.

The Blue Silver Grass martial soul underwent a qualitative transformation after being fused with the essence of the Azure Silver Vine.

[Martial Soul status detection in progress... Detection complete.]

[Current Martial Soul Quality: Optimized Blue Silver Grass (First-Tier Transformation Completed).]

[Specific changes:]

[1. Color: It changed from light green to dark green, becoming more intense.]

[2. Patterns: Silver-blue patterns appear on the surface of the Martial Soul, flowing with the circulation of Soul Power, and are a manifestation of life attributes.]

[3. Vitality: More than three times stronger than before, with a slight suppressive effect on plant-type martial souls/soul beasts.]

4. Resilience: Base resilience +27%, which can be further increased when combined with Soul Skills.

[5. Growth Potential: The Martial Soul's origin is purer, increasing the effectiveness of absorbing similar Soul Rings by 15%.]

The detailed test report of the bean bun appeared in Lin Chen's mind.

Lin Chen focused his inner vision on his dantian.

Within his dantian, a blue silver grass floated silently.

Compared to before, its color is indeed darker, changing from a light green to a deep dark green, making it look more stable and resilient.

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The surface of the grass blades has faint silver-blue veins, like blood vessels, which glow slightly as the soul power circulates.

A warm, life-giving aura emanated from the martial spirit, gently nourishing the entire dantian.

Just looking at it makes one feel comfortable.

"First-order transformation..." Lin Chen murmured to himself.

According to Doubao's previous deduction of the five-stage evolution path, this is only the first step.

Common Blue Silver Grass → Optimized Blue Silver Grass → Blue Silver King → Blue Silver Emperor → Blue Silver Consort

He has only taken the first step.

But this first step has already brought about a tremendous change in his martial spirit.

It was transformed from a universally acknowledged useless martial soul into a plant-type martial soul with unlimited potential.

The road ahead is still long.

But Lin Chen was confident.

Step by step, steadily and surely.

One day, he will reach that highest point.

"Well……"

A faint groan came from the side.

It's Lao Zhao.

He woke up.

"Old Zhao! You're awake!" Zhou Lei rushed over and said with delight.

Old Chen and Old Li also gathered around.

Old Zhao slowly opened his eyes, his gaze still somewhat confused.

"Where...where am I?" he asked weakly.

"In the Star Dou Great Forest, in Green Vine Valley," Old Chen said, "you were poisoned by an evil soul master and have been unconscious for a day and a night."

"Evil Soul Masters..." Old Zhao's eyes slowly focused as he recalled what had happened before, "Yes... evil soul masters... those beasts..."

He struggled to sit up, but he was too weak and his arm ached terribly.

"Don't move, don't move." Zhou Lei quickly pressed him down. "You're badly injured, the toxins haven't been completely cleared out yet, just lie down."

"I'm fine..." Old Zhao smiled weakly. "I'm lucky to be alive. It's good enough that I didn't die."

"What are you saying?" Old Chen patted him on the shoulder. "You're lucky, you'll be fine."

Several people surrounded Old Zhao, talking all at once.

Lin Chen also came over.

"Young Master." Upon seeing Lin Chen, Old Zhao hurriedly tried to greet him.

"Lie still and don't move," Lin Chen said calmly. "Let me check your injury."

He squatted down, reached out, and placed his hand on Old Zhao's arm.

"Doubao, analyze his injuries and the remaining toxins," Lin Chen thought to himself.

[Received. Parsing... Parsing complete.]

[Injury: The arm wound is deep but not life-threatening and is currently healing.]

[Toxins: Approximately 30% of the bloodvine toxin remains, but it has been suppressed and will not spread. However, it will take at least half a month to clear it on its own.]

[Recommendation: Use Vitality Entanglement to accelerate toxin removal; complete removal is expected in approximately three days.]

Three days.

It recovered five times faster than on its own.

Lin Chen nodded slightly.

Perfect, let's test the effect of the first soul skill.

"Let me take a look," Lin Chen said calmly after a moment's thought.

A thought suddenly occurred to him.

The first spirit ring lit up.

A yellow spirit ring slowly rose beneath his feet, bright and warm.

"First Soul Skill: Entangling Life Force"

Several dark green blue silver grass sprouted from his fingertips and wrapped around Old Zhao's arm.

On the blades of grass, faint silver-blue veins shimmered slightly.

A gentle life force flowed along the Blue Silver Grass and slowly entered Old Zhao's body.

"Hmm..." Old Zhao hummed comfortably.

He could feel a warm energy flowing into his arm, warm and comfortable.

My arm, which was originally numb and painful, gradually stopped hurting.

Moreover, he could clearly feel that the toxins in his body were being neutralized and cleared away little by little.

high speed.

It's much faster than him expelling the poison by circulating his internal energy.

"This...this is..." Old Zhao's eyes widened in disbelief. "Young Master, your soul skill...it can actually detoxify?!"

Old Chen and the others were also stunned.

They knew that Lin Chen's soul skill had a life-restoring effect and could restore physical strength.

But unexpectedly, it could even detoxify?!

And the results are so good?!

"Just a little bit," Lin Chen said calmly, retracting the Blue Silver Grass. "It can only neutralize some common toxins; it won't work on anything too potent."

He spoke of it casually.

But Lao Zhao knew in his heart that this was not "just a little bit".

Bloodvine poison is a poison used by evil spirit masters, and ordinary antidotes are not very effective.

Lin Chen's soul skill was able to suppress and even eliminate it so quickly?

That's amazing!

"Young master, thank you so much..." Old Zhao said excitedly, "You saved my life again!"

"You're welcome," Lin Chen said calmly. "You should rest well. I'll treat you once a day, and the toxins should be completely cleared in about three days."

"Okay, good!" Old Zhao nodded hurriedly, like a chick pecking at rice.

He is now completely convinced of Lin Chen's abilities.

Not only is he capable, but he's also a good person.

It's worth it to work for a company like this.

Old Chen and his two companions stood to the side, exchanging bewildered glances.

They both saw shock and admiration in each other's eyes.

This young business owner is truly remarkable.

Back in Blackrock Town, they only thought Lin Chen was a rich young master who hired them to hunt souls.

Although I felt that the boy was very composed, unlike ordinary children, I didn't take it too seriously.

But after all this time, they were truly convinced.

First, they sensed the presence of the evil spirit master in advance, saving everyone's lives.

Then, during the battle, the evil soul masters suffered two inexplicable backlashes of their soul power. Although they were unsure of what was happening, they vaguely felt that it was related to Lin Chen.

Then, Lin Chen used Blue Silver Grass to help Lao Zhao suppress the toxins, which surprised them greatly.

Now that he has absorbed the first spirit ring, Lin Chen's spirit skill can actually detoxify, and the effect is so good?

Is this still Blue Silver Grass?

Is this still the universally acknowledged useless martial soul?

This is simply unheard of.

"Old Chen, you tell me..." Old Li lowered his voice and whispered in Old Chen's ear, "Isn't our young boss a little too formidable?"

"It's more than just powerful." Old Chen lowered his voice, "I've traveled all over the country for so many years, and I've never seen such a strange Blue Silver Grass."

"And have you noticed," Zhou Lei chimed in, "that Xiao Dong's demeanor is becoming more and more different. Before, I just thought he was calm and collected, but now... how should I put it, he's like a very deep tree, you just feel grounded and reliable looking at him."

"Yes..." Old Chen nodded, deeply agreeing.

The three of them exchanged a glance and fell silent.

The same thought popped into their minds.

Should I... work for this young boss?

The three of them were all rogue Soul Venerable cultivators with no background or power. They spent their days taking on jobs outside, risking their lives and living a very difficult life.

This job with Lin Chen is worth fifty gold coins per trip, which is already considered a high price.

But it was only this one trip.

I'm not sure if I'll get such a good job again next time.

That's how life is for those who practice as solitary monks; there's no guarantee of tomorrow.

But if I could follow Lin Chen...

This young boss, though young, is definitely not someone to be underestimated.

He's rich, capable, and a decent person.

Following him is definitely much better than working on your own.

Besides, how old is Lin Chen now? A little over seven years old?

He's already a level 12 Soul Master, and his Martial Soul is so special.

Their future achievements are absolutely limitless.

Seeking refuge with him now is like sending charcoal in snowy weather.

Once he becomes successful, he won't have the chance to seek refuge with you again.

The three of them felt a surge of excitement.

But they didn't rush to make a statement.

We need to think this through carefully; we can't be too rash.

in the afternoon.

Old Zhao ate something and then went back to sleep.

The toxins were suppressed, and he recovered quickly.

Old Chen and his men kept watch around the area while he tended to his injuries.

Lin Chen then found a secluded spot to test the specific effects of his soul skill.

He needed to know just how strong the life force was.

"Doubao, help me record the data," Lin Chen said in his mind.

【Received. Ready to go.】

Lin Chen took a deep breath.

The first spirit ring lit up.

"First Soul Skill: Entangling Life Force"

A thought suddenly occurred to him.

A dozen or so dark green Blue Silver Grass sprouted from the ground and wrapped around a large rock in front of them.

The silver-blue veins on the grass blades shimmered faintly.

"Whoosh—"

The Blue Silver Grass was very fast and instantly wrapped itself around the large rock.

[Entangling speed test: 3.2 meters per second, 47% faster than ordinary Blue Silver Grass.]

[Entanglement strength test: Approximately 300 kg, capable of binding an ordinary three-ring Soul Master for 3-5 seconds.]

[Durability Test: Ordinary swords and blades cannot cut through it; only a soul skill attack can destroy it.]

The data from Doubao kept coming out.

Lin Chen was very satisfied.

The strength was even better than he had expected.

A level 12 Soul Master's first Soul Skill can bind a three-ring Soul Master for 3-5 seconds.

That's already amazing.

It should be noted that the first soul skill of ordinary Blue Silver Grass is only good enough to bind a soul master of the same level for 2 seconds.

He skipped two major levels.

Of course, it's just restraint, not defeat.

If a real fight breaks out, a three-ring Soul Master could easily break the Blue Silver Grass with a single Soul Skill.

However, a 3-5 second control period is enough to do a lot of things in combat.

Especially when cooperating with teammates.

Next, we will test the life bonus.

Lin Chen retrieved the Blue Silver Grass and then had it wrap around his arm.

A gentle life force flowed into the body through the Blue Silver Grass.

It's warm and comfortable.

[Life Buff Effect Test:]

[Soul Power Recovery Speed: Increased by 16.3% (slightly higher than the expected 15%).]

Stamina recovery speed: Increased by 21.7%.

[For minor injuries: It can accelerate healing, increasing the healing speed by approximately 30%.]

[Fatigue Relief: Significantly effective, quickly restores mental fatigue.]

The results were even better than expected.

Lin Chen nodded.

not bad.

This support effect is very useful in team battles.

Especially in prolonged battles, his presence significantly enhances his teammates' endurance.

Finally, we tested life suppression.

This is difficult to test because there are no competitors.

But it's okay, there's Doubao's deduction.

[Life Suppression Effect Deduction:]

[For targets of the same level: Soul power circulation is suppressed by approximately 11%, and life force is extracted at approximately 0.5% per minute.]

[For low-level targets: The suppression effect is doubled.]

[For high-level targets: the suppression effect decreases, approximately 3-5% for targets above level 30.]

[Characteristics: Highly concealed; difficult for targets to detect; targets will only perceive that they are not in good condition or have underperformed.]

Lin Chen's eyes lit up.

It is highly concealed.

This is extremely important.

This perfectly matches his style of concealing his talents and keeping a low profile.

You can subtly suppress your opponent without them noticing; they'll only think it's because they're not in good form.

That's an amazing skill for sneaking around.

Just like we dealt with the evil spirit master yesterday.

Yesterday he used micro-management to secretly trip him, but from now on he can use soul skills.

More efficient and more discreet.

Lin Chen was very satisfied.

This first soul skill was truly tailor-made for him.

Control, support, and suppression—a three-in-one approach.

Moreover, they are all very well hidden and not easily exposed.

This perfectly aligns with his strategy of concealing his strengths and remaining unassuming.

After testing the soul skill, Lin Chen retrieved the Blue Silver Grass.

His mental energy was depleted again.

Absorbing the spirit ring just now consumed a lot of energy, and after testing for half a day, less than 10% is left.

I need to get some rest.

Lin Chen found a clean stone, sat down, and closed his eyes to rest.

Unbeknownst to him, his testing of his soul skills was being watched by Old Chen and his two companions, who were not far away.

The three people stood behind the tree, staring in disbelief.

"I can't believe my eyes..." Old Li murmured, "That Blue Silver Grass... it can actually entangle such a large rock?"

"And it's so fast..." Zhou Lei swallowed hard. "I feel like if I were entangled with it, I might not be able to break free immediately."

"This is hardly a useless martial soul..." Old Chen chuckled bitterly, "It's stronger than the first soul skill of many top-tier martial souls, isn't it?"

The three people fell silent.

The thought in their minds grew stronger and stronger.

I'll work for this young boss.

It definitely has a promising future.

night.

A bonfire was lit in the valley.

Old Zhao is now able to sit up and is in much better spirits.

The group sat around the campfire, eating dry rations.

The atmosphere was very relaxed.

The crisis was over, and everyone had obtained the spirit rings, so everyone was in a good mood.

Old Chen and the other two would glance at Lin Chen from time to time, their eyes flickering, as if they had something to say.

Lin Chen noticed it, but he didn't say anything.

He could probably guess what they were thinking.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

Sometimes it's better for the other party to bring something up themselves than for you to solicit it.

After finishing his meal, Old Zhao went to rest again.

The three men, Old Chen and his companion, exchanged glances, as if they had made up their minds.

They walked over to Zhou Lei and pulled him aside.

"Brother Zhou Lei, I need to discuss something with you," Old Chen said in a low voice.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Lei asked, puzzled.

"Well..." Old Chen scratched his head, a little embarrassed, and said, "There are three of us... I wanted to ask the young boss if they need any more people?"

"We're short-staffed?" Zhou Lei paused, then asked, "You mean...?"

"Yes." Old Li nodded and said seriously, "We want to work for the young boss."

"The three of us are all independent cultivators with no background. We've been taking on jobs outside all year round, and our lives have been very unstable," Zhou Lei said. "We think the Xiao Dong family is good and capable, and we're sure to have a bright future if we follow them."

"So I wanted to ask you, what's the situation with Xiao Dong's company? Are they still short-staffed?" Old Chen said.

Zhou Lei looked at them and smiled.

"You guys have pretty good taste," Zhou Lei said with a smile. "To be honest, I was also saved by Xiao Dongjia back then, and then I followed him."

"How should I put it...?" Zhou Lei thought for a moment and said, "He's a really good person and never mistreats his subordinates. I work for him and I get twenty gold coins a month, with room and board included. It's much better than when I was working for him before."

"Twenty gold coins?!" Old Chen and the other two stared wide-eyed.

The three of them work themselves to the bone for a job, earning only a dozen or so coins a day, and that's not even every day.

Zhou Lei only earns 20 gold coins a month? And that includes room and board?

This treatment is too good!

"Moreover," Zhou Lei continued, "you've all witnessed Xiao Dong's abilities along the way. He's still young, but his future achievements are absolutely limitless. Following him now will definitely not be a bad thing in the future."

"Then... does the young boss still need people?" Old Chen asked hurriedly.

"They're probably short-handed," Zhou Lei said. "Qinghe Hall is developing very rapidly right now and is short-staffed. Especially Soul Masters like you, that's exactly what the young master needs."

"However," Zhou Lei changed the subject, "I have to remind you that there are a few things to be aware of when working for the young boss."

"Go on, go on," Old Chen and the other two nodded hurriedly.

"First, don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't know what you shouldn't know," Zhou Lei said seriously. "The young master has many secrets, and if he doesn't want to talk about them, don't pry."

"Secondly, keep your mouth shut," Zhou Lei continued. "You mustn't talk about what the young master does to outsiders. Especially his martial spirit and his soul skills—you can't tell anyone about them."

"Third, loyalty." Zhou Lei's tone became serious. "The young master values ​​loyalty most. If you truly follow him, he will never treat you unfairly. But if you dare to have any disloyalty..."

Zhou Lei didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear.

Old Chen and the other two nodded quickly.

"Don't worry, we understand," Old Chen said earnestly. "If we really pledge allegiance to the young master, we will be wholeheartedly devoted and have no other intentions."

"That's good." Zhou Lei nodded. "Okay, I'll go talk to Xiao Dong. But I can't guarantee whether he'll agree or not."

"Okay, thank you for your trouble, Brother Zhou Lei!" Old Chen and the other two quickly thanked him.

Zhou Lei walked up to Lin Chen.

"Young Master".

"Hmm?" Lin Chen opened her eyes and looked at him. "What's wrong?"

"It's like this..." Zhou Lei explained the meaning of Old Chen and the other two to Lin Chen.

After listening, Lin Chen remained silent for a while.

Three Soul Masters.

Moreover, they all know each other well, and their character has been quite good throughout the journey.

If we can bring them under our control, they would indeed be a considerable force.

Qinghetang is developing rapidly, but it does lack high-end combat power.

But the problem is...

Are they reliable?

Along the way, although I felt they were good people, we had only known each other for a short time.

Moreover, they know a bit too much.

The matter of the evil spirit master, and the effects of his spirit skills...

It will be troublesome if they don't keep their mouths shut.

However, risks and rewards go hand in hand.

If he could truly recruit the three Soul Masters, it would be of great help to him.

Moreover, now is the time when he needs people.

Lin Chen thought for a moment and then came up with an idea.

"Let them come over," Lin Chen said calmly.

"Okay." Zhou Lei nodded and quickly went to call someone.

Soon, Old Chen and his two companions arrived.

All three of them were a little nervous, standing in front of Lin Chen as if they were waiting for judgment.

"Young Master," Old Chen spoke first, bowing respectfully, "the three of us... would like to work for you."

"We hope you will accept us." Old Li and Zhou Lei also quickly bowed.

Lin Chen looked at them without saying a word.

His eyes were calm, but carried an invisible pressure.

The three people felt uneasy under his gaze and became even more nervous.

After a long while, Lin Chen finally spoke.

"Why do you want to follow me?" he asked casually.

"Because..." Old Chen took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Because we feel that you are not an ordinary person. Following you will lead to a bright future."

"Is it that simple?" Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.

"And..." Old Chen said honestly, "The three of us are all independent cultivators, and we're not doing well. You offer good treatment here, and we'd like to live a more stable life."

That's very honest.

Lin Chen nodded.

He likes honest people.

"Follow me, that's fine," Lin Chen said calmly, "but there are a few conditions."

"Please say it!" The three men's eyes lit up, and they quickly replied.

"First, loyalty." Lin Chen's tone was calm, but carried an undeniable authority. "I don't ask you to die for me, but at the very least, you cannot betray me. You must know what you should and shouldn't do."

"Yes! We understand!" The three nodded quickly.

"Secondly, keep it a secret," Lin Chen continued. "You are not allowed to tell anyone anything you see or hear about me. Especially my martial soul, my soul skills, and... some other things. Keep your mouths shut."

"Yes! Absolutely confidential!" the three men quickly assured.

"Third, conceal your strength," Lin Chen said calmly. "Following me, you don't need to stand out. Be low-key when you should be. Don't act when it's not your place."

The three of them were stunned for a moment.

Concealing one's strength?

What does this mean?

But they didn't ask any further questions and quickly nodded, "Yes! We'll do whatever you say!"

"Fourth, work hard." Lin Chen looked at them. "I won't treat you unfairly. The monthly salary is thirty gold coins, with room and board included, and there will be rewards for your contributions. If you do well, there will be opportunities for promotion in the future."

Thirty gold coins?!

All three of them stared wide-eyed.

They originally thought that getting twenty gold coins would be quite good.

I never expected to get thirty gold coins!

This treatment is too good!

"Thank you so much, boss!" the three men said excitedly. "We'll definitely work hard and live up to your expectations!"

"Okay." Lin Chen nodded. "Get up first."

The three of them stood up, their faces filled with barely suppressed excitement.

From this day forward, they are no longer independent practitioners.

They have a new employer.

And it's from such a powerful and generous employer.

There's hope for the future.

Seeing the three people's excited expressions, Lin Chen's lips curled up slightly.

Three Soul Masters.

This force is not weak.

With them around, Qinghetang's safety is even more guaranteed.

Moreover, it will be more convenient to enter the Star Dou Great Forest in the future.

Of course, this is only the initial acceptance.

Whether this will last depends on their future performance.

Lin Chen is not the kind of person who easily trusts others.

He will observe and test.

If they are truly loyal and reliable, he will naturally not mistreat them.

But if they have ulterior motives...

Lin Chen's eyes turned cold for a moment.

He is not a soft-hearted person.

However, that's all for the future.

Now, get some rest and head back tomorrow.

Lin Chen stood up and looked at the distant starry sky.

The night sky over the Starry Sky Forest is beautiful.

The stars twinkled, and the Milky Way stretched across the sky.

Lin Chen watched quietly, his eyes calm.

I've already got my first spirit ring.

The three Soul Masters also accepted it.

This trip to the stars was very fruitful.

But this is only the beginning.

His journey is still long.

Blackrock Town is just the beginning.

Heavenly Dou City is his true stage.

Lin Chen's gaze grew increasingly resolute.

After returning home, I began preparations.

Head to Tiandou City.

Go to a bigger world.

Go see a wider world.

Night deepened.

The valley was very quiet.

The only sounds were the crackling of the campfire and the occasional chirping of insects.

The boy stood tall and straight under the starry sky.

His gentle demeanor carries a subtle, almost imperceptible sharpness.

A first-ring Soul Master.

Just a start.

His era is slowly beginning.