Rise in Douluo Continent with the help of bean buns

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

A thin layer of morning mist still shrouded the valley, the air was moist and carried the fresh scent of grass and trees.

Everyone got up early.

Old Zhao's toxins have been mostly cleared. Although his arm is still a little numb, he can move it normally now. He will be fully recovered after a few more days of rest.

Old Chen and his two companions packed their belongings quickly, their movements now displaying the respect due to subordinates to their master. Last night, they officially pledged allegiance to Lin Chen; from today onward, they were no longer temporary guards paid for their services, but members of the Qinghe Hall.

"Everything's packed, young master," Old Chen reported in a low voice as he walked over.

Lin Chen nodded, stood up, and took one last look in the direction of the rock wall.

The remains of the resilient blue silver vine still remain there, but its soul ring has been absorbed, leaving only withered vines.

He obtained his first spirit ring here.

"Let's go," Lin Chen said calmly, turning and walking out of the valley.

"Yes."

The crowd followed him out of Green Vine Valley in single file.

We walked towards the outer perimeter.

The Starry Sky Forest was quiet in the early morning, with only the crisp chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves in the wind.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Old Chen led the way, Old Li kept watch on the left flank, Old Zhao walked on the right flank because his injury hadn't fully healed, and Zhou Lei followed beside Lin Chen.

The formation was stable, and the advances and retreats were well-controlled.

Compared to when they arrived, their mindset was completely different.

When they arrived, they were employer and guard, polite but distant.

Now, they are masters and servants, they are one of us.

Old Chen and the other two felt very at ease.

  

A monthly salary of thirty gold coins, including room and board, plus bonuses—such treatment is something that even independent cultivators wouldn't dare to dream of.

Not to mention, with a capable and promising employer like Lin Chen, the future will only get better and better.

They were all holding back a strong desire to perform well and prove their worth.

Lin Chen walked in the middle, his expression calm.

As he walked, he silently circulated the Azure Lotus Technique, absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy and life force.

The life energy in the Star Dou Great Forest is abundant, and cultivating while walking is much more efficient than in the town.

The level 12 soul power is gradually becoming more refined.

He was not in a hurry to upgrade.

Having just absorbed the spirit ring, its foundation still needs to be solidified.

Press it down and polish it more thoroughly; that's better than anything else.

After walking for most of the day, the group finally emerged from the outer area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest.

We returned to the town where we had previously stored the carriage.

The driver had been waiting there and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw everyone return safely.

"Mr. Lin, you're finally back!" the driver greeted with a smile. "I was worried something had happened to you."

"It's nothing, I was just a little delayed on the way," Lin Chen said casually.

"It's alright, it's alright." The driver nodded quickly. "Shall we head back to Blackrock Town now?"

"Um."

Everyone boarded the carriage.

The carriage slowly started moving and headed towards Blackrock Town.

Sitting in the carriage, Old Chen couldn't help but ask, "Young Master, what are the plans for the three of us after we get back to town?"

"Stay at Qinghe Hall for now," Lin Chen said. "Help keep an eye on things there, and only step in when needed. Your salary will be paid monthly; this month's will be settled when we get back."

"Okay, sure!" Old Chen and the other two nodded quickly.

"Also," Lin Chen glanced at them and said calmly, "when you get back to town, keep a low profile. Don't say what you shouldn't say, and don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Don't spread my business around."

"Don't worry!" Old Chen quickly assured him, "We're very tight-lipped, we absolutely won't say anything out of line!"

"Hmm." Lin Chen nodded, closed his eyes, and stopped talking.

Old Chen and his two companions wisely kept quiet and sat still.

The carriage rumbled forward.

The carriage was very quiet.

Lin Chen leaned against the carriage wall, closing his eyes to rest.

He was mentally planning his next steps.

The first spirit ring was obtained, and three spirit masters were also accepted.

Qinghetang has established a firm foothold in Heishi Town, and its business has become stable.

Next, it's time to consider going to Tiandou City.

Blackrock Town is still too small.

Both cultivation resources and business development are far too limited.

Tian Dou City is the real stage.

However, there's no rush.

Go back and settle things in town first, and lay a solid foundation.

Then we can slowly prepare for the Tiandou City project.

Take steady and cautious steps, proceeding cautiously and methodically.

This is his consistent style.

The carriage took two days to travel.

The journey was peaceful.

After all, it was an official road, with many caravans and travelers passing by, and very few foolish soul beasts dared to cause trouble.

The afternoon of the third day.

The carriage was traveling along a forest road.

The road was narrow, with dense woods on both sides, only wide enough for two carriages to pass side by side.

As they walked, shouts of killing and screams suddenly came from ahead.

"Hmm?" Old Chen's expression changed, and he lifted the carriage curtain to look outside. "It seems there's been trouble up ahead."

Lin Chen also opened his eyes.

[Spirit beast activity detected ahead: three hundred-year-old armored boars are attacking a caravan.]

The caravan's six guards consisted of two Great Soul Masters and four Soul Warriors. Three of them were already injured and wouldn't last much longer.

[Caravan Goods: Various medicinal herbs, approximately twenty cartloads.]

Doubao's notification sound rang out instantly.

A century-old armored pig.

Three.

"Stop the car," Lin Chen said calmly.

The coachman quickly pulled on the reins, and the carriage came to a stop.

"Young master, what should we do?" Old Chen asked. "Should we intervene?"

Lin Chen paused for a moment.

Three century-old armored pigs are nothing to Lao Chen and his team.

Whether to save him or not is entirely up to him.

I saved him; it was just a small favor.

If we don't help, no one will say anything if we just walk past.

"Go take a look," Lin Chen said calmly. "If you can help, then help."

He's not some pushover.

But I'll help out if it's something I can easily do.

Multiple connections, multiple paths.

Especially for the medicinal herb caravans, they might come in handy in the future.

"Okay!" Old Chen nodded. "Old Li, Old Zhao, let's go!"

The three of them got off the carriage and rushed forward.

Zhou Lei stayed by the carriage, protecting Lin Chen.

Lin Chen did not get out of the car.

He stood beside the carriage, watching from a distance.

The situation on the open ground ahead was indeed very critical.

Three wild boars, their bodies clad in iron armor, were charging wildly at the caravan's guard circle.

The Ironclad Boar is a spirit beast over five hundred years old. It has thick skin and flesh, and its charging power is extremely strong, making it very difficult to deal with.

Of the caravan's six guards, three had already fallen to the ground, covered in blood, their fate unknown.

The remaining three were also injured and were retreating steadily, on the verge of collapse.

The caravan's crew hid behind the wagons, trembling with fear.

A middle-aged, overweight man in a brocade robe stood beside the carriage, his face pale and covered in sweat; he appeared to be the caravan manager.

"It's over, it's over..." the middle-aged fat man muttered to himself, his face filled with despair.

Just then—

"stop!"

A loud shout rang out.

Old Chen and his two companions rushed over.

"Soul Master?!" The middle-aged fat man's eyes lit up, as if he had seen a savior.

"Three Soul Masters, help me!"

Old Chen ignored him and charged straight at the armored pig.

"Stone Shield, Barrier!"

Old Chen released his martial spirit, and a huge stone wall blocked the guards' path.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three armored pigs crashed into the stone wall, making three loud noises.

The stone wall swayed, but held firmly in place.

"Wind Blade!"

With a wave of his hands, Old Li sent out several wind blades that struck the armored boar.

"Ding ding ding—"

Sparks flew everywhere.

The armored boar's hide was too thick; the wind blades could only leave shallow marks.

"It's a bit hard," Old Li frowned.

"I'll do it!" Old Zhao shouted, and although his injuries hadn't healed, he rushed forward.

The three worked together seamlessly and quickly engaged in battle with the three armored boars.

Three Soul Masters facing three 500-year-old armored boars should have been an overwhelming victory.

However, Lao Zhao was injured and could not exert his full strength, and Lao Chen had also suffered internal injuries that had not fully healed, so they were unable to defeat him for a while.

The battle reached a stalemate.

The armored pig has thick skin and tough flesh, so it can't be killed in a short time.

If this drags on any longer, it will get troublesome once other spirit beasts are attracted to it.

Lin Chen stood at a distance, watching quietly.

He frowned slightly.

It's a bit slow.

"I'll lend a hand," he thought to himself.

A thought crossed my mind.

Several thin strands of blue silver grass silently emerged from the ground and spread towards the battlefield.

Very fine, very well hidden.

On the overgrown ground, no one could possibly spot it.

The first spirit ring glowed faintly.

First Soul Skill: Entangling Life Force

However, it's not used to restrain, but to interfere.

A few strands of blue silver grass quietly wrapped around the ankle of the armored boar at the front.

A slight trip.

"Thump—"

Just as the armored pig was about to charge, it suddenly tripped and fell flat on its face.

"Hmm? An opportunity!"

Old Chen's eyes lit up, and he seized the opportunity.

"Stone Shield - Heavy Strike!"

The massive stone shield slammed down.

"Bang!"

It hit the Ironhide Pig squarely on the head.

The armored boar didn't even utter a sound before being knocked unconscious.

"Good!" the caravan members cheered.

Seeing this, the remaining two armored pigs went even crazier.

But Lin Chen's interference continued.

The second one, the third one.

It would trip over every now and then, and get tangled around the leg every now and then.

The two armored pigs kept making mistakes, either tripping and falling or attacking in the wrong direction.

The three of them, Lao Chen and his companions, got better and better at the fight.

Not long after.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two muffled thuds.

The remaining two armored pigs were also dealt with.

The battle is over.

"Phew..." Old Chen took a breath and wiped his sweat.

"Finally solved." Old Li breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Old Zhao's face was a little pale, he still smiled.

"Thank you, three Soul Masters! Thank you, three Soul Masters!"

The middle-aged fat man scrambled over and bowed repeatedly to Old Chen and the other two.

"Thank you so much! If it weren't for the three of you intervening, we would all be dead here today!"

"It was nothing," Old Chen said casually, waving his hand.

He was actually a little puzzled.

Why did those armored pigs keep tripping and falling over?

Is the ground too slippery?

He looked down.

The ground is covered in grass, so it's not slippery.

strangeness……

However, he didn't think much of it.

As long as we win, that's all that matters.

"My lords, my name is Wan Cheng, the manager of Wan Yao Tang in Tian Dou City," the middle-aged fat man introduced himself respectfully. "May I ask how I should address you? I will never forget your life-saving grace today!"

"We were just passing by," Old Chen said. "If you want to thank someone, thank our boss. It was our boss who asked us to help."

"Oh?" Wan Cheng was taken aback. "You have an employer?"

He followed Old Chen's gaze.

A boy was standing by a carriage in the distance.

The boy looked to be seven or eight years old, with delicate features and a gentle demeanor, and was quietly watching this side.

"So small?" Wan Cheng was startled.

Three Soul Masters, actually subordinates of a child?

Who is this young man?

He dared not delay and quickly walked over.

"My name is Wan Cheng. I greet you, young master." Wan Cheng bowed respectfully to Lin Chen. "Thank you for saving me, young master. I will never forget your kindness."

"It was nothing," Lin Chen said casually. "Manager Wan, there's no need for such formalities."

His voice was calm, with a composure beyond his years.

Wan Cheng was even more surprised.

At such a young age, he has such composure and self-control.

He is definitely not from an ordinary family.

"May I ask how to address the young master?" Wan Cheng asked cautiously.

"My surname is Lin," Lin Chen said calmly. "Qinghe Hall, Blackstone Town."

"Qinghetang?" Wan Cheng was taken aback for a moment, then realized, "So they're in the medicinal herb business?"

"Okay." Lin Chen nodded. "We'll process some medicinal herbs and sell some medicinal powders."

"What a coincidence!" Wan Cheng's eyes lit up. "Our Wan Yao Tang is a wholesaler of medicinal herbs in Tian Dou City! We specialize in buying and selling medicinal herbs from all over the country, and we also supply major pharmacies!"

He became more and more excited as he talked.

"Mr. Lin, since we're in the same business, what a coincidence!" Wan Cheng said enthusiastically. "You saved our entire team, and I must repay this kindness. If you ever go to Tiandou City, just come to my Wan Pharmacy. Whether it's medicinal herbs or distribution channels, as long as I can help, I'll do it without hesitation!"

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow.

A medicinal herb wholesaler in Tiandou City.

Just right.

He had the option of developing his career in Tiandou City in his plans.

Getting to know a local herbal medicine dealer beforehand could save you a lot of trouble.

"Manager Wan, you're too kind," Lin Chen said casually. "I'll definitely come to bother you again if I have the chance in the future."

"Don't bother me, you're most welcome!" Wan Cheng said hurriedly, taking out a bronze token from his pocket and handing it over. "Young Master Lin, this is our Wan Yao Tang's token. With this, you can go directly to any Wan Yao Tang branch in Tian Dou City and find me there."

Lin Chen took the token and glanced at it.

The bronze plaque is exquisitely crafted and has the character "万" (wan) engraved on it.

"Alright." Lin Chen nodded and put it away. "Thank you very much, Manager Wan."

"Oh, you're welcome, you're welcome!" Wan Cheng grinned broadly, "I should be the one thanking you!"

The two exchanged a few more polite words.

Wan Cheng had to stay behind to pack up the goods and treat the wounded, so he wouldn't linger any longer.

"Mr. Lin, we'll get ready then," Wan Cheng said. "Take care on your journey, and be sure to come find me when you reach Tiandou City!"

"it is good."

Lin Chen nodded, turned around, and got into the carriage.

"Let's go," he said to the driver.

The carriage slowly started moving and continued towards Blackrock Town.

Inside the carriage.

Old Chen and his two companions were still somewhat excited.

"Young Master, that Manager Wan is a major medicinal herb merchant in Tiandou City," Old Chen said. "With his help, things will be much easier when we go to Tiandou City to develop our business in the future."

"Hmm," Lin Chen replied casually.

Of course he knew.

This is the benefit of helping someone in a moment of kindness.

Multiple connections, multiple paths.

Wanyaotang does wholesale business in Tiandou City, so it must have many distribution channels.

If they really want to go to Tiandou City, then with his help, Qinghetang's first step into Tiandou City will be much easier.

"But young master, did you see that just now?" Old Zhao scratched his head and said, "Those armored pigs are too stupid. They keep tripping and falling down."

"Yeah, I think it's strange too," Old Li chimed in. "They tripped themselves up while they were fighting, like they were possessed."

Old Chen nodded: "It is indeed strange. But it's also good, it saves us a lot of trouble."

Lin Chen sat beside him, closing his eyes to rest, without saying a word.

But I felt very calm inside.

Of course, it's not possession by evil spirits.

It was his vitality that clung to him.

It's just that it's used very discreetly, so no one has noticed.

It can be helpful without revealing your own hand.

Kill two birds with one stone.

He always kept the four words "conceal your sharpness and guard your simplicity" in mind.

We traveled for another two days.

That evening, the carriage finally entered Blackstone Town.

It was still early morning when I left.

It was already evening when I got back.

In total, it took eight days.

It took two days longer than expected, mainly because some things happened that caused delays.

Back to Qinghe Hall.

When the shop assistants saw Lin Chen return, they all rushed to greet him.

"Boss, you're back!"

"Yes." Lin Chen nodded. "Is everything alright at the shop?"

"It's alright, everything's fine," the waiter quickly replied.

"That's good."

Lin Chen instructed, "Arrange accommodations for Brother Chen and the other two, and prepare some food."

"Okay, sure!"

Old Chen and his two companions were then assigned to their posts.

Lin Chen then returned to his backyard.

I'm really tired after traveling all this way.

He first took a bath and changed into clean clothes. Then he sat cross-legged and began his cultivation.

After absorbing the spirit ring, he had been on the move and hadn't had a chance to properly stabilize his cultivation level.

Now that I'm back, it's time to take some time to reflect.

The Azure Seed Technique slowly circulated.

Soul power flows through the meridians, warm and full of vitality.

The level 12 soul power is gradually becoming more condensed and purer.

Over the next few days, Blackrock Town gradually became lively again.

I don't know which servant leaked the news.

"Have you heard? That young master Lin from Qinghe Hall has become a Soul Master!"

"Really? How old is he? Seven years old, right?"

"Why would I lie to you? Lots of people saw it; he brought back three Soul Master guards, it was quite a grand affair!"

"My God, a seven-year-old Soul Master? That's incredible!"

"Didn't they say before that his martial soul was useless? How can someone with Blue Silver Grass become a Soul Master?"

"Who knows? He might just succeed. Maybe the Blue Silver Grass will be a different story in his hands."

"Qinghe Hall is really powerful now. The owner is a Soul Master, and they have three Soul Venerable guards. Who would dare to mess with them now?"

The news spread far and wide.

The whole of Blackrock Town knew about it.

Lin Chen, the young owner of Qinghetang, has become a Soul Master.

A seven-year-old Soul Master.

This is the first time in the history of Blackrock Town.

Many people come here because of its reputation.

Some came to see what a genius boy looked like, some came to curry favor, and others came to discuss cooperation.

But Lin Chen refused to see them.

He hid in the backyard and refused to come out.

You either need to cultivate yourself, read the account books, or study medicinal formulas.

External affairs are all handled by Zhou Lei and Lao Chen.

Deliberately keeping a low profile.

He doesn't want to be famous.

I don't want to right now, at least not right now.

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

He is still too weak.

Being too high-profile is not a good thing.

Make a fortune in silence.

This is the true path.

Although Lin Chen kept a low profile, Qinghetang's business visibly improved.

Previously, Qinghetang was just an ordinary pharmacy. Although its medicine powder was effective, it lacked a strong background and couldn't access many channels.

It's different now.

The owner is a Soul Master, and there are three Soul Venerables in charge.

Their status and position changed instantly.

Pharmacies from several surrounding towns have come to us, wanting to buy our products.

The wealthy families in town also preferred to buy medicinal herbs and order medicine powder from Qinghetang.

Even the town's government sent people over to say hello and express their goodwill.

The channels were opened up immediately.

Qinghetang's business is 50% better than before.

Monthly net profit jumped from over two hundred gold coins to over three hundred gold coins and is still steadily increasing.

Old Chen and the other two have also fully immersed themselves in their roles.

He usually stays in the store, keeping an eye on things, and occasionally goes out to deal with some troublesome matters.

With three Soul Masters in charge, the local thugs and petty thieves didn't even dare to approach the door of Qinghe Hall.

Business is going very smoothly.

That night.

Lin Chen sat in the study, looking at the account books.

Zhou Lei stood beside him and reported on the situation.

"Master, this month's net profit should be around 350 gold coins," Zhou Lei said excitedly. "That's almost half again as much as last month!"

"Hmm," Lin Chen replied casually, not surprised.

The benefits of becoming a Soul Master are only just beginning to emerge.

"Six pharmacies in the surrounding towns have already signed long-term supply agreements with us," Zhou Lei continued. "At this rate, prices can rise again next month."

"Hmm." Lin Chen nodded. "Is the supply of medicinal herbs sufficient?"

"We can keep up for now," Zhou Lei said. "But if we expand further, things might get a bit tight. Our own planting base is still too small."

Lin Chen paused for a moment.

indeed.

Blackrock Town is too small.

Raw materials, markets, talent... are all limited.

No matter how much you expand, there's always a ceiling.

It's time to consider the next step.

"Zhou Lei," Lin Chen raised his head and said calmly, "what do you think about us developing our careers in Tiandou City?"

"Tian Dou City?" Zhou Lei paused for a moment, then his eyes lit up. "Of course! Tian Dou City is a big city, with a large market and many opportunities! It's just..."

He hesitated for a moment: "It's just that I'm unfamiliar with this place, so I'm afraid it won't be easy for me to establish myself here."

"It's alright," Lin Chen said calmly. "We already have acquaintances."

Wancheng from Wanyaotang is the first entry point.

Moreover, he also possesses exclusive medicinal powder formulas and optimized planting techniques.

With proper management, it's not difficult to gain a foothold in Tiandou City.

"Are you really going?" Zhou Lei was a little excited, but also a little nervous.

"Okay." Lin Chen nodded. "But there's no rush. Let's settle things in Blackrock Town first and lay a solid foundation. We'll go there when we're fully prepared."

We must proceed steadily and surely, and never fight a battle we are unprepared for.

"Okay!" Zhou Lei nodded emphatically, "I'll do whatever the boss says!"

Lin Chen stood up and walked to the window.

Open the window.

The night was perfect.

A bright moon hangs in the sky, its gentle light spreading across the earth.

The nights in Blackrock Town are quiet, with only the occasional bark of a dog.

Lin Chen gazed quietly into the distance.

The direction of Tiandou City.

There, lies a wider world.

There are more opportunities there, but also more challenges.

Blackrock Town is just the beginning.

Heavenly Dou City may be the place he truly wants to go.

But in no hurry.

hold on.

Wait until he gets a little stronger.

Once Qinghetang's foundation is more stable...

Once everything is ready.

At that time, he will leave this place.

Go to a bigger stage.

Walk your own path.

The moonlight shone on the boy.

Beneath her gentle demeanor lies a sharp edge that is not easily detected.