Triggering a treasure chest in Douluo Continent

Chapter 6 Nottingham

During the process of making clay sculptures, Shi Quan keenly noticed that this focused and singular clay sculpture making, in addition to improving the compatibility of clay with martial spirits, might also enhance spiritual power.

If you want to create a good, lifelike work that even embodies spiritual charm using martial spirit clay, you need to concentrate all your spiritual power into the martial spirit throughout the process. This process can definitely achieve the effect of tempering your spiritual power.

His father's skillful control of the martial spirit consumed his own mental strength, that is, spiritual power. If he controlled it for too long, Shi Jian would also feel tired.

"Xiao Quan, you did a great job."

Shi Jian stared in shock at Shi Quan, who had just emerged from that state. He had started learning to make clay sculptures at the age of six, and he himself had entered that state when he was eighteen or nineteen, by chance. He was completely immersed in making clay sculptures and reached a state of selflessness.

In his plan, it would have been quite good if Shi Quan could reach this level of selflessness within three months. However, now that Shi Quan has reached this level of selflessness in just half a month, how could he not be surprised?

"Is this the talent of a Soul Master?" Shi Jian thought to himself, and he was genuinely happy for Shi Quan.

"Xiao Quan, remember that feeling you just experienced. In the time to come, you need to try to enter that state as much as possible. Practice makes perfect. When you can control it freely, it will be time for you to try using your martial soul to make clay sculptures."

After savoring the feeling he had just experienced, Shi Quan nodded and replied, "I understand, Dad."

He is currently only using ordinary clay to make clay sculptures. According to Shi Jian, he can only try using martial souls to make clay sculptures after he is able to freely immerse himself in the clay sculpture making process.

Clay sculpting may seem ordinary, but it's not as simple as it appears. Getting into that immersive, self-forgetful state isn't so easy.

If Shi Quan hadn't developed a habit of reading since childhood, making it easier for him to calm his mind than ordinary people, and with the assistance of his spiritual martial soul, it would have been impossible for him to reach this state for the first time in just half a month.

This state of focused, selfless, and immersive experience is quite unique.

Even if it cannot help Shi Jian improve his control over his martial soul, this special state is still very beneficial to his cultivation.

With the assistance of his Spirit Soul Martial Spirit, after seven days, Shi Quan entered this state of selflessness for the second time. Throughout the entire practice process, Shi Quan could feel his mental strength being subtly improved, which significantly enhanced his perception of the Spirit Soul Martial Spirit.

As the number of times increased, Shi Quan became more and more adept at entering this state of selflessness. After more than two months, he was able to enter this state of selflessness almost every day.

As Shi Jian had predicted, this focused and immersive state was not only useful for controlling his martial soul, but it also helped and improved his cultivation. His cultivation speed was a little faster than normal, and although not much, it would still be a significant improvement over time.

This focused and tranquil approach to learning and self-cultivation has made Shi Quan appear more composed and allows him to subconsciously calm down and immerse himself in his work.

The clay sculpting may seem simple, but the benefits of doing it well far exceeded Shi Quan's expectations.

Shi Quan couldn't help but admire his father to some extent; it was remarkable that an ordinary person could achieve such a feat.

In the world of Douluo, there are not many external influences. There are countless ordinary people like Shi Jian who dedicate their entire lives to one thing. However, the fact that he was able to comprehend the method of controlling his martial soul from such an ordinary thing is not only due to the coincidence of the martial soul's compatibility, but also a manifestation of Shi Jian's own talent.

"If Dad had been born in a world of cultivation and enlightenment, he would definitely be a genius."

The three months passed quickly amidst this fulfilling training.

This special state made him feel somewhat similar to the state of sudden enlightenment in novels from his previous life. Although similar, there were also obvious differences.

He can now freely enter this special state, but what troubles Shi Quan is that there is a prerequisite: he must have the assistance of a spirit soul.

Therefore, he also gave this special state a name: "spiritual enlightenment".

Now, only by relying on his spiritual martial soul can he quickly clear the clutter in his mind and immerse himself in a state of spiritual enlightenment.

The more times Shi Quan entered the state of spiritual enlightenment, the more he admired his father. The state of spiritual enlightenment provides a comprehensive boost to a Soul Master's cultivation, and this boost is likely to increase rather than decrease as strength improves.

Especially for level 95 Title Douluo, if Shi Quan remembers correctly, the original work seems to have said that after level 95, Title Douluo rely not on the accumulation of soul power, but on the comprehension of their own martial soul. If they have the assistance of the spiritual enlightenment state, they can be said to have no bottlenecks after level 95.

If this news gets out, the entire continent will likely be shaken.

Of course, Shi Quan wasn't sure either, since Tang Fozu's soul power level always skyrocketed when it increased, and there was no such thing as needing to comprehend it.

While the state of spiritual enlightenment is powerful, it also has some drawbacks. Because in the state of spiritual enlightenment, all of a person's consciousness and thoughts are immersed in a certain thing, which can cause them to ignore time and even everything around them. If they encounter danger, they will not have time to react. Therefore, they must be in a safe place to enter the state of spiritual enlightenment.

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"Xiao Quan, you should rest today."

Shi Quan paused as he stepped into the clay sculpture room, looking at Shi Jian inside with a puzzled expression. "What's wrong, Dad? Why aren't you cultivating today?"

Shi Jian said calmly, "Tomorrow you're going to the Soul Master Academy in Notting City to study. You'll be gone for a year, and you've been spending every day in this mud sculpture house. On your last day, go and spend some time with your mother."

"I understand, Dad."

Shi Quan's expression shifted slightly. He had been cultivating every day during this period and hadn't really noticed the time. He hadn't expected that he would be going to the academy so soon. Li Meili had doted on him since he was a child, and now that she was sending Shi Quan to study, she must be in a bad mood. Shi Jian must have noticed Li Meili's mood as well, which was why he specially asked him to go and keep Li Meili company.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, Li Meili was sitting quietly alone, staring blankly at a recliner on one side of the courtyard. The recliner was small and had been prepared for Shi Quan, who usually liked to lie on it to sunbathe and read books.

For the past three months, Shi Quan has been cultivating every day without ever lying down, yet the recliner remains spotless.

"Mom, what are you doing?" Shi Quan came up behind Li Meili and hugged her from behind.

"Why didn't you cultivate today?" Hearing the voice behind her, Li Meili's face immediately lit up with a bright smile.

Shi Quan chuckled and said playfully, "Isn't it because I miss our beautiful mom?"

"How come our Xiao Quan has such a sweet tongue?" Li Meili chuckled, turning around and pulling Shi Quan into a tight hug. "What do you want for lunch? Mom will make it for you!"

"Sweet and sour pork ribs, spicy rabbit..." Shi Quan counted on his fingers one by one, and in no time he had rattled off a long list of foods. "...I like everything my mom makes~"

"Haha, good, good, good."

In just a few words, Shi Quan had Li Meili all smiles.

Happy times always pass quickly, and amidst laughter and joy, night soon fell.

Inside the room, Shi Quan, unusually, did not immediately begin cultivating upon returning to his room. Instead, he stared blankly at the moonlight outside the window for a while, thinking about the Soul Master Academy he was about to enter, as well as Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Grandmaster within the academy. Shi Quan was unusually restless.

He felt a mix of anticipation and reluctance to leave the outside world.

early morning.

Amidst the aroma of congee, Shi Quan awoke from his cultivation. For the past three months, he had spent every night cultivating. He only had a few general ideas about how the system's treasure chests would trigger. He had tried a few times in the past three months, but without any results. For now, he could only rely on his own diligence and hard work to improve his strength as much as possible.

After three months of diligent training, his soul power level had risen to level five, not far from level six. At this rate of improvement, he was confident he could break through to level twenty before graduating from the junior academy.

Inside the main room, Li Meili had already prepared breakfast for the two of them. They had also packed Shi Quan's things in advance. In order to send Shi Quan off, the two of them specially wore a brand new set of clothes. Of course, Shi Quan's new clothes were also included.

Although they lived in a village, Shi Quan's family was not poor. After all, Shi Jian's skills were there, and his clay sculptures were enough to ensure that his family had no worries about food and clothing.

"Xiao Quan, come and eat!"

Li Meili's voice came from the main room.

Perhaps thinking that Shi Quan was going to the academy today, the breakfast on the table was exceptionally lavish, all of which were Shi Quan's favorite foods.

After indulging in the meal, Shi Quan's stomach quickly swelled up, and even though he was stuffed, there were still nearly two-thirds of the breakfast left on the table.

We can't finish it, we simply can't finish it.

Shi Quan patted his bulging belly, looking completely satisfied, which made Li Meili giggle.

After the three finished breakfast, the carriage that Shi Jian had arranged in advance was already waiting steadily outside their house. After a quick tidy-up, they loaded the prepared items onto the carriage, and the group began their journey towards Nottingham City.

They prepared everything for Shi Quan perfectly: bedding, pillows, mattresses, clothes, shoes, and even toiletries.

Shi Jian was driving the carriage, with Shi Quan and Li Meili sitting in the back. The three of them chatted and laughed as if they were on a trip. Of course, Shi Jian gave them his instructions. Shi Quan was also aware of the special nature of his spiritual enlightenment state. He knew what was important and would not reveal it casually. Without Shi Jian's guidance, Shi Quan would have to rely on himself to practice until he became proficient.

The carriage wasn't moving very fast, but the distance between Shijia Village and Nottingham City wasn't far. It was just approaching noon, and the towering city walls of Nottingham City could already be seen in the distance.

Shi Quan had visited Nottingham City many times before with Li Meili and Shi Jian, so it wasn't unfamiliar to him.

With plenty of time left for registration and it nearing noon, Shi Jian drove his carriage directly to the entrance of a restaurant in Nottingham City, intending to have lunch first.

"Oh, Master Shi, are you here in town again to deliver clay sculptures? Come, come, sit here."

As soon as he entered the restaurant, the owner greeted Shi Jian warmly. The restaurant was decorated in a grand style, and there were many exquisite clay sculptures on the counter behind the counter. However, it was only close to noon, and the restaurant was already full of people who came to eat, with only one or two empty tables at the edge.

Shi Jian also smiled and waved to the shopkeeper, saying, "Shopkeeper Li's business is booming. I'm just here to see my son off today."

"Oh?" Manager Li gestured for Shi Jian and the others to sit down at an empty table, and his gaze toward Shi Quan changed slightly.

Manager Li was a shrewd man. He had seen all sorts of people coming and going in the restaurant every day and knew much more than the average person. He clasped his hands in congratulations and said, "Congratulations, Master Shi, on having such a fine son."

Shi Jian smiled calmly and said, "Manager Li, you're joking. This is all his own good fortune."

"Master Shi is still the same as always. Please have a seat. I'll have the kitchen prepare a few more of your signature dishes." Manager Li smiled and walked towards the kitchen.

"Dad, are you familiar with that Manager Li?"

Shi Jian shook his head. "He ordered clay sculptures from me twice before, so we only had a brief interaction. But the food at his shop is really good. Eat more later."

Shi Quan nodded thoughtfully. His father was not only mature and steady, but also exceptionally shrewd in dealing with people.

What are restaurants for? They're places for people to chat, boast, and gather, but they're often crowded and noisy.

The news that he possessed the talent of a Soul Master would soon spread among those in Notting City who knew Shi Jian, through Manager Li's words. After all, it was rare for an ordinary family to produce a Soul Master, and there was no harm in the news spreading. In fact, it might even help the family increase their business, so it was all beneficial.

After lunch.

Li Meili was afraid that she hadn't prepared enough, so she insisted that Shi Jian drive the carriage to take another stroll around the streets, ostensibly to check for anything missing. She told him to buy anything he needed. Shi Jian understood his lover and knew that Li Meili wanted to spend more time with Shi Quan, so he obediently drove the carriage towards the streets.

The mother and son strolled around, playing and having fun, as if they had come to Nottingham City specifically for shopping.

"Excuse me, sir, do you know how to get to Notting College?"

As the three were enjoying their stroll, they were all drawn to an old voice coming from not far away. They all instinctively turned around and looked in the direction from which the voice came.

(End of this chapter)