Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King.

Chapter 316 Knowledge is Power

"You little drama queen."

Nan Fusheng smiled helplessly, but still reached out a hand and patted Xu Xiaoyan's head.

"Hehe." Seeing that she had been exposed, Xu Xiaoyan was not flustered. Instead, she stuck out her little tongue.

"Brother Fusheng, where did you get this book?" Na'er asked curiously, looking at the book in Nan Fusheng's hand with a face full of curiosity.

"He bought it! When we were just strolling around, didn't we pass by a bookstore? They sell all sorts of books about the customs and culture of the Star Luo Continent," Fors, who was sitting next to Na'er, kindly reminded her.

It's worth mentioning that the four people's seats, from left to right, are Xu Xiaoyan, Nan Fusheng, Fors, and Na'er. They are sitting in the last row, and with the eyesight of a Soul Master, this distance is nothing to them.

"Did I just pass by a store like this?" Na'er tried hard to recall, but finally gave up.

"Of course there is, but you two were so focused on eating that you didn't notice at all."

Nan Fusheng rolled his eyes at Na'er, who, perhaps channeling her grief into her appetite, ate voraciously the whole way. How could she possibly notice anything unrelated to food?

"Fusheng, what is written in your book?" Xu Xiaoyan asked curiously again.

"Oh, you mean this!" Nan Fusheng waved the book in his hand. "This book is actually a guide to the various facilities and attractions of this Star Luo ship, and it also includes an introduction to the Star Luo Continent."

Among the details was information about this open-air theater. Aside from a single performance at noon, the theater only opens at 8 PM, and the most frequently performed stories are about the deeds of the Spirit Ice Douluo.

"Why are these kinds of books being sold on the deck?" Na'er asked curiously.

Nan Fusheng patiently explained, "Of course, it's to help the delegation members better understand the customs and culture of the Star Luo Continent! Besides selling books about the Star Luo Continent, there are also quite a few books introducing our Douluo Continent there."

This is probably also to allow the Star Luo people on the cruise ship to better understand Douluo Continent, thereby bringing the two closer together. If you'd like to see more, we can go together later and pick out a couple of books.

"No, no."

Upon hearing Nan Fusheng's words, Xu Xiaoyan and Na'er immediately shook their heads. They were joking; learning about Soul Master knowledge and cultivation was already tiring enough, and they didn't want to add unnecessary burdens to themselves.

"Do you two want to be illiterate? Don't you know that knowledge is power?" Nan Fusheng said speechlessly.

"Isn't this a blessing for you?" Xu Xiaoyan said with a grin.

"Yeah, yeah. Cheese is power, and we'll rely on Brother Fusheng for our shopping guide here." Na'er nodded in a mocking manner.

It's knowledge, not cheese.

Amidst Nan Fusheng's complaints, the theater curtain slowly began to open, a beam of light quickly shone down, and the actors began to appear one by one.

"Fusheng, do you know that they're acting out the story of Lingbing Douluo?" Xu Xiaoyan nudged Nan Fusheng.

Upon hearing this, Nan Fusheng opened the book in his hand, searched for a while, and then said, "It should be the scene when Lingbing Douluo and Longdie Douluo parted ways, and Huo Yuhao, in his grief, created his self-created soul skill: Hao Dong's Three Absolutes."

"Wow, you actually found it!" Xu Xiaoyan exclaimed in surprise.

"That's right." Nan Fusheng straightened his back proudly. "Did you think I bought this book for nothing? It contains detailed information about the date and time when this theater will perform what kind of story."

"This is the story of Spirit Ice Douluo. They will also be performing the story of Tang San's ancestor here after 8 PM tonight."

Just as Nan Fusheng and Xu Xiaoyan were talking, the story on stage seemed to have reached its climax. The actor playing Huo Yuhao put on a heartbroken expression and shouted:

"Dong'er, my Dong'er! How can I live without you!"

Then he started striking various poses that would make Nan Fusheng feel awkward. Then he began to sing with great emotion.

"Si Dong Fist, thoughts flow like a spring!"

"Nian Dongjian, I'll never forget him!"

"The Vast Winter Palm, for all eternity!"

"Dong'er! Dong'er! Dong'er!"

Then Huo Yuhao, relying on the Three Wonders of Hao Dong, began his domineering performance. The Star Luo delegation members below cheered loudly.

Nan Fusheng suddenly realized that coming here was a complete mistake. What kind of acting was this? It gave him goosebumps. So he quietly led the three away; since they were sitting in the back, they wouldn't attract attention.

……

"Fusheng, why are we leaving? I thought that actor's performance was quite interesting," Xu Xiaoyan asked, taking a bite of her dessert.

At this moment, Nan Fusheng and his three companions returned to the room prepared for them on the Star Luo. Since they felt they had had enough fun, the other three didn't object. Incidentally, they were currently in Fors's room.

"How should I put it? I really find it a bit uncomfortable to watch these kinds of cheesy scenes."

Nan Fusheng pushed open the balcony door, letting the sea breeze blow in and cleanse his soul.

"Is it cheesy? I think it's quite good." Fors wasn't significantly affected; on the contrary, she found the previous scene quite interesting.

At this moment, she, Na'er, and Xu Xiaoyan were stuffing their mouths with various desserts, all of which they had just bought while shopping.

"More than that, I'm curious why Lingbing Douluo's self-created soul skill is called Haodong's Three Absolutes, but his wife is named Tang Wutong," Na'er said curiously.

"Well, it's because Lingbing Douluo's wife seems to have disguised herself as a man to study at Shrek Academy, and happened to be in the same dormitory as Huo Yuhao. After living with him for several years, they finally got married at the Sea God's Fate. At that time, Longdie Douluo's alias was Wang Dong."

Although he knew the reason for the incident, Nan Fusheng would not reveal it. Instead, he simply quoted the account from the book.

"A destiny with the Sea God!"

Xu Xiaoyan suddenly glanced at Nan Fusheng. Girls her age are at the time when they yearn for love the most, and the Sea God's Fate at Shrek Academy's Sea God Lake is naturally the place she yearns for the most.

"I wonder if I'll be able to get into the inner academy in the future, and then give it a try."

Xu Xiaoyan felt a rare surge of motivation. However, when her eyes glanced at Fors, she couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness; this opponent was far too strong. She had heard that the Sea God's Fate Ceremony seemed to allow the loser to propose a marriage abduction.

Let's not even talk about whether she and Nan Fusheng can end up together through the Sea God's Fate. Even if they do, what if Fors tries to steal her away?

"No, no, don't think like that, Xu Xiaoyan. Let's focus on getting into the inner academy first." Xu Xiaoyan patted her face.

The four of them then started chatting about all sorts of gossip about Douluo Continent and Star Luo Continent. It's no wonder they're girls; they're really good at chatting.

Throughout the entire conversation, Nan Fusheng couldn't get a word in edgewise; he could only eat his dessert and occasionally chime in with a few words.

They chatted until 5 p.m., and Nan Fusheng was getting sleepy. Looking at the three women who were still chatting and laughing, Nan Fusheng couldn't help but marvel at their boundless energy.

"Let's go shopping on the deck together tomorrow," Xu Xiaoyan suggested enthusiastically.

"Okay," Na'er was the first to express her opinion. She hadn't been in a good mood lately, and her concentration would easily waver during cultivation, so she figured it would be better to adjust her mood on the Star Luo first before continuing her training.

"I have no objection." Fors did not object either.

stare--

Under the gaze of the three, Nan Fusheng calmly said, "Alright, alright, let's go together tomorrow. Let's rest first."

"Okay." The three nodded.

Since it was in Fors's room, it was obviously the other three who were leaving.

"Then, Brother Fusheng, Sister Xiaoyan, I'll go and rest now." Na'er put on her shoes, pushed open Fors's room door, and disappeared in a flash.

"Go, go." Nan Fusheng waved his hand.

Before entering someone else's room, you should of course take off your shoes. The rooms on the Starship were obviously very well prepared, with a special place to change shoes inside the room.

Nan Fusheng and Na'er were both wearing sandals, so they didn't need to go through the trouble of changing, but Xu Xiaoyan was different.

Xu Xiaoyan gently lifted one foot, revealing a beautifully sculpted calf encased in white stockings. She slowly slipped her stockinged leg into her shoe, subtly adjusting the angle. Her delicate toes looked exceptionally adorable against the backdrop of the white stockings.

Then, she gently lowered her heel, letting her entire foot land steadily in the shoe. She then put on another shoe in the same motion. Standing up, she took a few light steps, the shoes making a soft "tap-tap" sound.

"Fu Sheng, let's go."

Xu Xiaoyan turned around and greeted Nan Fusheng. When she noticed that Nan Fusheng's gaze was focused on her feet, Xu Xiaoyan's toes, which were hidden in her shoes, couldn't help but curl up.

"Still looking!" Xu Xiaoyan scolded playfully.

"Of course I saw it, after all, Xiaoyan, you're so beautiful." Coming back to his senses, Nan Fusheng said without changing his expression.

"Pah, foot fetishist." Xu Xiaoyan spat at Nan Fusheng, then ran away without looking back. However, a blush appeared on her face, because she recalled that embarrassing incident from the past.

"Hey! Don't run too fast." Nan Fusheng said, then walked out of his room. At that moment, Xu Xiaoyan's door closed, and the corridor was empty. Obviously, everyone else was either cultivating or not there.

"Go to sleep." Nan Fusheng returned to his room and fell asleep immediately.

……

He slept soundly until evening, when he was woken up by the soul-guided alarm clock he had set, and then Nan Fusheng went to meet up with the others.

However, along the way, whenever Xu Xiaoyan's gaze fell upon Nan Fusheng, she would involuntarily turn her head away.

"You two haven't been doing anything behind my back, have you?" Fors keenly sensed that something seemed off between Nan Fusheng and Xu Xiaoyan, and asked.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan trembled, but Nan Fusheng remained calm and said, "No, you're overthinking it."

"Really?" Fors looked at him with some suspicion. Then she shook her head, thinking, "Never mind, it's none of my business anyway."

Na'er, on the other hand, looked at the two of them with curiosity. She was beginning to feel confused about her own feelings. If Nan Fusheng and Xu Xiaoyan really had some kind of relationship, then it could be a good opportunity for her to consider.

After all, she was already somewhat confused about the relationship between herself, Gu Yue, and Tang Wulin.

The love triangle between Fors, Xu Xiaoyan, and Nan Fusheng can serve as a reference for her. Both involve two women and one man, and all three are in love with the same man. This love triangle should provide her with considerable inspiration.

However, to Na'er's disappointment, neither Nan Fusheng nor Xu Xiaoyan showed any unusual behavior during the subsequent dinner, and even Fors didn't say anything.

However, this is actually better!

In Na'er's view, the relationship between Nan Fusheng and the other two is becoming more and more like her relationship with Gu Yue and Tang Wulin. She must observe it carefully and use it as a comparison.

……

So, for the next ten days or so, the four of them played on the deck, resting when they got tired, and then eating desserts together while enjoying the sea breeze.

"Hmm, I can't see any progress at all." Na'er stuffed a small pastry into her mouth, puffed out her cheeks, and looked at the three people standing on the deck railing in the distance, admiring the sea view.

It was nearing dusk, the moment when the sun was setting, and the reflection of the setting sun on the sea created a beautiful scene.

"They've seen it so many times already, how come they never get tired of it?"

Even the most beautiful scenery can become tiresome after seeing it many times, especially in a setting where the sea surrounds you on all sides.

You might be shocked when you first see it, but after seeing it many times, you'll gradually get used to it.

Just like the scenery of Poseidon Island, Na'er was stunned by its beauty when she first saw it. However, after settling in the inner courtyard, she saw it every day and gradually became immune to the scenery of Poseidon Island.

"I don't understand?"

Na'er sat on the chair, her legs, clad in white stockings, swaying slightly in mid-air, like flowers swaying in a gentle breeze.

As her calves swayed, the white silk stockings gently rubbed against each other, making a soft rustling sound, like the gentlest melody in nature.

Na'er may not have realized the charm of her unconscious action; she was simply lost in her own thoughts.

Before she knew it, the seats around her stall had become filled with men.

"Hmm? Are there more and more people?"

When Na'er came to her senses, she finally realized that the seats around her had become much larger without her noticing. However, Na'er didn't say anything. Instead, she stood up and walked over to the three people who were chatting and laughing.

(End of this chapter)