Rise in Douluo Continent with the help of bean buns

There are still ten days until the Martial Soul Awakening.

Lin Chen's pace of life slowed down. Business was on track, and he no longer needed to keep an eye on things every day. He only needed to go to town once a week to settle accounts and restock.

He spent more time honing his skills and improving Doubao's abilities.

The air was fresh in the early morning on the back mountain, and the morning dew had not yet dried. Lin Chen stood on a wide open grassy area, his eyes closed, breathing evenly.

"Doubao, low-intensity analysis, target: the wild rabbit ten steps ahead."

[Command received. Target locked, life energy analysis initiated.]

A faint sense of awareness extended from the sea of ​​consciousness, touching a gray hare grazing not far away.

That hare was just an ordinary wild animal with extremely weak life energy in its body; it wasn't even a ten-year-old soul beast.

The data came back quickly:

Target: Ordinary Gray Rabbit

Life energy level: extremely low, no soul power

Estimated speed: 5 meters per second

Attack capability: Negligible

Weaknesses: acute hearing, minor defects in the structure of leg muscles.

Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on the wild rabbit.

The next second, he lightly stepped forward and suddenly rushed out.

Startled, the hare darted away with incredible speed. But Lin Chen anticipated its turn, shifted his stance, reached out, and precisely grabbed the hare by the scruff of its neck.

The hare kicked its legs, but couldn't move.

Lin Chen weighed it in his hand; it was quite heavy. He smiled and released the rabbit.

"How much error is there in the analysis and prediction?" he asked himself.

[The steering prediction error is 0.2 seconds, and the speed error is 3%, which is within the normal range. The host's physical reaction speed has improved significantly and is now able to keep up with the basic analytical prediction rhythm.]

This is a training exercise Lin Chen has been practicing recently: using bean buns to analyze the target's movement trajectory and weaknesses, and then coordinating his movements to launch an attack, training the speed of connecting analysis and action.

At first, I could analyze the information, but my body couldn't keep up; I was always a beat behind. After practicing for more than half a month, I can now basically synchronize my analysis and actions, and our coordination is becoming more and more seamless.

  

After releasing the rabbit, Lin Chen found a rock to sit on, took out his water bag, and took a sip of water.

"Let's try to analyze a plant in depth," he said, his gaze falling on an old vine that was decades old next to him. "Let's analyze its vein structure, energy flow, and growth limits."

[Command received. Deep Plant Analysis initiated. Estimated mental energy consumption: approximately 3 minutes. Please remain focused.]

It's much better than when I first transmigrated. Back then, deep analysis couldn't even be initiated, and medium-level deduction wouldn't last more than two minutes.

I can now sustain deep analysis for 3 minutes, and the improvement in mental strength is real.

A cool sensation spread from between my brows, converging and extending towards the old vine.

Lin Chen could clearly "see" the fibrous structure inside the old vine, the path of sap flow, and the energy cycle of each leaf.

The subtle details, down to the direction of each vein, are clearly presented in my mind.

Three minutes passed quickly.

Analysis complete.

Target: Qing Teng, born in 37, no spirit rings.

Internal structure: The fiber has average toughness, and there are three redundancies in the energy cycle path, which limits the growth rate.

Optimization direction: Adjusting the nutrient transport path can increase growth rate by 25% and toughness by 15%.

Lin Chen nodded, and was about to speak when a slight dizziness suddenly struck him, and his brow twitched slightly.

My mental energy is overloaded.

He immediately closed his eyes, leaned against the rock, slowed his breathing, and restored his mental energy according to the meditation and breathing techniques taught by Doubao.

After a while, the dizziness gradually subsided.

"It's still too much," Lin Chen thought to himself. "Three minutes of in-depth analysis is the limit; any more and I can't handle it."

Current mental strength level: Level 11 (corresponding to the average mental strength level of a one-ring Soul Master)

Daily high-intensity computation limit: 3 in-depth analyses, or 1 complete battle simulation.

Recommendation: Limit high-intensity calculations to no more than twice a day, reserving mental energy for emergencies. With consistent practice of mental cultivation meditation, mental energy is expected to approach level 13 upon awakening of the Martial Soul.

Lin Chen silently kept it in mind.

No matter how strong Doubao's abilities are, they ultimately depend on his mental strength.

Mental energy is like mana; without enough mana, even the strongest skills can't be used. His biggest weakness is his weak mental energy in the early stages.

That's why he spent so much time working together, so that he could use every bit of his energy wisely and achieve the most useful results with the least amount of effort.

After resting for a while, Lin Chen's mental energy had mostly recovered, and he got up and walked towards the herb field.

The mint and calming grass in the half-acre plot grew lush and green, much thicker and more robust than the wild ones, with thicker leaves.

Lin Chen walked along the ridges of the field, occasionally bending down to pull out weeds and adjust the spacing between the plants.

"Doubao, scan the growth status of these plants and provide a maintenance adjustment plan."

Low-intensity full-area scan initiated.

Overall growth status: Excellent, 92% of plants have reached optimal standards.

Problem identified: Soil moisture is low in the western area, and some plants show slight dehydration in their leaves.

Recommended adjustment: Increase irrigation volume by 20% today, and water the western area an extra time.

Lin Chen wrote them down one by one.

With Doubao's full-area scanning, any small problem with the plant can be detected in time, and the yield and quality have always been kept at a high level.

The owner of Hongyuan Pharmacy in town always praised the herbs he bought, saying that they were of even better quality than wild ones, and he even raised the purchase price for him.

The pharmacy also signed a long-term supply agreement with him, accepting whatever quantity he needed without ever delaying payment.

After tending to the medicinal herb field, Lin Chen went to collect some more herbs and didn't return to the village until almost noon.

As soon as he arrived at the courtyard gate, he saw Zhao Er squatting by the wall. Upon seeing him return, Zhao Er immediately stood up and said, "Little Lin, I've been waiting for you."

Lin Chen's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained impassive: "Second Brother, is something the matter?"

"It's nothing." Zhao Er rubbed his hands together and chuckled. "My brother said that things haven't been peaceful in town lately, with bandits appearing. It's not safe for you to be running to town every day. From now on, we'll protect you by paying you an extra silver soul coin every month."

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Lin Chen's eyes turned slightly cold. Sure enough, greed knows no bounds. They gave him two before, and now he dares to ask for three; there will only be more and more in the future.

"Doubao, devise a response plan. Objective: Resolve the ongoing extortion issue in one fell swoop, without escalating the conflict or revealing our strength."

[Command received. Game simulation initiated.]

Brother Zhao's core weaknesses: He bullies the weak and fears the strong, is wary of official status, has gambling debts as leverage, and is afraid of the Spirit Hall's intervention.

Optimal approach: Firmly refuse, while subtly mentioning a partnership (delivery channel) with Deacon Li of the Martial Spirit Hall in town, implying the risk of being reported. Maintain a respectful yet assertive attitude, leaving no room for the other party to exploit. The other party will likely not dare to escalate the situation and will back down.

Risk assessment: 15% probability of conflict escalation, less than 5% probability of retaliation from the other party.

With the plan finalized, Lin Chen felt confident.

He stopped and looked at Zhao Er, his tone calm, no longer the reserved man he had been before: "Second Brother, that's not right. I deliver goods to town via the official road, patrolled by the Martial Soul Hall, so it's perfectly safe. I won't trouble you two. The two silver soul coins I gave you each month before were out of respect and to make friends. Any more than that, and my small business can't afford it."

Zhao Er was taken aback, not expecting the previously timid boy to suddenly become so assertive. His face darkened: "What? You won't give it to me? Do you believe we two brothers will make sure you can't stay in this village?"

"Second Brother is joking," Lin Chen said calmly. "Qingshi Village is part of the Star Luo Empire, under the jurisdiction of the Spirit Hall. It's not anyone's private property. I conduct business legally and pay my taxes on time, so no one has any reason to cause me trouble. Besides, I have long-term contracts with the local general stores and spirit master supply shops. If something really happens, they'll go to the Spirit Hall for help. If things escalate, it won't look good for anyone, don't you think?"

His tone wasn't harsh, but every word he uttered hit the nail on the head.

Zhao Er's expression changed. He wasn't afraid of Lin Chen, an orphan, but he was afraid of the Martial Soul Hall and the shop owners in town. If things really escalated, the two brothers would definitely come out worse off.

He originally thought Lin Chen was easy to bully and casually raised the price, but he didn't expect this kid to be so tough and even use the Martial Soul Hall to intimidate him.

"Fine, you've got guts." Zhao Er said politely, glaring at Lin Chen. "You just wait!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

Lin Chen watched his retreating figure with a calm expression.

[Risk Assessment: It's highly unlikely that Brother Zhao will try to extort money again. They don't dare get involved with the Spirit Hall, nor would they risk offending a merchant with stable channels for a single silver soul coin. The probability of further retaliation is extremely low, and no extra precautions are necessary.]

"Okay." Lin Chen responded and pushed open the courtyard gate to go inside.

That's just how some people are; if you take a step back, they'll take a step forward. Holding firm to your bottom line and showing your fangs, on the contrary, you'll live in peace.

After this incident, no one in the village dared to cause him any more trouble.

Brother Zhao never came again, and would even avoid him if he saw him.

The villagers had all seen this and were more wary of the taciturn orphan; no one dared to bully him anymore.

Lin Chen was happy to have some peace and quiet.

In the days that followed, he devoted himself to honing his mental strength and refining the various functions of Doubao.

He tried to analyze the structure of soul skills—of course, it was a rough analysis from a distance. He would observe from afar during the soul master competition in town, capture the fluctuations of soul power, and analyze it roughly.

Although the resolution was not high due to the long distance and small sample size, a lot of basic data has been accumulated.

He also tried simple battle simulations. He simulated fighting against a level 10 Soul Master, and deduced his positioning, timing of attacks, and rhythm of offense and defense.

Each simulation consumes a huge amount of energy; after a complete simulation, one's mental energy is completely depleted, but the gains are also substantial.

His understanding of Soul Master combat improved rapidly through repeated simulations. Although he hadn't actually fought yet, his theoretical foundation far surpassed that of his peers.

That evening, after taking a medicinal bath, Lin Chen sat cross-legged on a straw mat to meditate and train his spirit.

The sea of ​​the mind was calm, and Doubao's voice rang out steadily:

Today's mental training completion rate: 100%

Current mental strength level: 12.3, an increase of 0.1 levels from yesterday.

It is estimated that on the day of the Martial Soul Awakening, the Spiritual Strength will reach Level 12.8, far exceeding the level of ordinary Soul Masters.

Lin Chen slowly inhaled and exhaled, his breathing becoming steady.

In just six months, his mental strength has improved from barely reaching the level of an ordinary person to now approaching the threshold of a first-ring Soul Master, a remarkable achievement.

But he knew that was far from enough.

In the future, analyzing thousand-year-old soul beasts, deducing ten-thousand-year-old soul rings, and analyzing high-level soul skills will require increasingly higher levels of mental strength. Forging one's spirit is a lifelong endeavor.

When Lin Chen finished meditating, he opened his eyes and saw the moonlight shining brightly through the window.

He calculated the days and realized there were still five days until his martial soul awakening.

Six months of dormancy, six months of preparation, and six months of adjustment.

From being penniless to accumulating wealth, from being frail and sickly to having strong constitutions, from having a rudimentary understanding of the abilities of bean buns to working in perfect harmony.

He has made all the preparations.

"Doubao," Lin Chen said softly, "run the Martial Soul Awakening contingency plan one last time to make sure it's foolproof."

[Command received. The 17th simulation of the optimal contingency plan for the entire Martial Soul Awakening process is initiated.]

Before awakening: Take the Soul-Stabilizing Herb Soup one hour in advance to stabilize the soul power seed.

During awakening: Guide soul power to output steadily, avoiding shocks to the martial soul's origin.

After awakening: Immediately run the optimized basic loop to stabilize the soul power after awakening.

Risks: All risks avoided; success rate 99.8%

perfect.

Lin Chen lay down, closed his eyes, and his breathing gradually became even.

Five days later, the martial spirit awakened.

Whether it's a dragon or a worm, the time will tell.

He firmly believes that even the humblest blue silver grass can grow into a towering tree one day.