Douluo: Dragon King's Tai Chi Mystery

The main gate of the Tiandou City Blacksmith Association.

The silver-haired girl erected a soul-guided shield. Raindrops lashed against the shield, flowing like ink streaks, highlighting the girl's fair skin. Her beautiful silver eyes gazed expectantly at the sky.

Thunder roared in the distance, and a red mech soared through the air. The cockpit door opened, and a tall figure cleaved through the rain and descended from the sky. His eyes were incredibly bright, as if he had shattered the lightning in the downpour.

"here--"

Na'er waved her little hand, her figure slender, her long silver hair fluttering in the night wind.

Zhao Xuanzhen landed steadily in front of Na'er and said with a smile, "The weather is terrible, why don't you go inside and wait?"

"I'm in a real hurry!"

Na'er jumped forward two steps with a bright smile and asked impatiently, "Has it awakened yet!"

"Hmm, Gold level."

"I knew you could do it!"

Na'er cheered. Forty-nine days was the limit for the second awakening. She was terrified that Zhao Xuanzhen would fail, and she couldn't eat or sleep all day. After pacing back and forth for a while, she decided to go outside to wait and get the first-hand information.

Seeing the girl's excitement far surpass his own, Zhao Xuanzhen smiled, a warmth spreading across his face. The feeling of having her constantly on his mind was truly comforting. Na'er was like a little sun; with her by his side, his life was radiant and bright.

After the initial joy, Na'er suddenly remembered something and asked with a worried expression, "It's said that the higher the level of the second awakening of the main body martial soul, the greater the overdraft, and some gold-level ones even consume life force. What's wrong with you?"

"As for me..." Zhao Xuanzhen pondered for two and a half seconds, "Golden Awakening shows no signs of damaging life. It's a pure burst soul skill that temporarily triples all attributes. The price is that the second awakening ends, and my true self enters a short period of dormancy. I can only reawaken after one day."

There are countless secret methods that leave lasting side effects, but the second awakening of the true self is simple, straightforward, and has a very low cost. Among the gold-level body spirits recorded by the Body Sect, it is unique.

"That's alright then, as long as it doesn't shorten your lifespan! Let's go eat!"

Na'er was completely relieved and excitedly pulled Zhao Xuanzhen towards the small kitchen.

"Wait a moment."

Zhao Xuanzhen interrupted Na'er, who blinked her big eyes, looking puzzled: "What?"

Your hair is messy.

Leaning slightly forward, Zhao Xuanzhen reached for the messy silver strands of hair near Na'er's ear, brushing them from her jawline to behind her ear.

Flicking hair is a seriously underestimated act of intimacy. Reflected in her pupils were those gentle and tender eyes. Na'er unconsciously held her breath. The moment Zhao Xuanzhen's little finger unconsciously brushed against her delicate earlobe, the girl's thick eyelashes fluttered, and her body was jolted by an electric shock.

"My heart is beating really fast..."

Na'er heard her heart pounding in her chest and began to seriously analyze the cause. Then, a yellow light bulb lit up above her head, and she suddenly realized:

"That idiot Zhao Xuanzhen is entirely responsible!"

Because she was worried about his second awakening, King Na'er couldn't eat lunch, which led to malnutrition and arrhythmia!

The case is solved! I need to eat a lot tonight!

Upon realizing this, Na'er's expression instantly turned serious. She prepared to have a big meal to replenish her nutrition, while Zhao Xuanzhen tidied her smooth, long silver hair.

The three of them went to the small kitchen together. Master craftsman Zhenhua and Jiutian had finished a day of forging instruction and were waiting for chef Muye to serve the meal.

Mu Ye's cooking efficiency goes without saying. One delicacy after another was served on the table. All eight dishes and one soup were rare delicacies from heaven and earth, with excellent taste and rich energy. Everyone ate until their blood was boiling and they were sweating profusely.

Master craftsman Zhenhua put down his chopsticks and said, "In ten days, the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition will open. I will take Jiutian to participate in the forging competition and also meet up with some old friends."

“Tianhai Alliance… I remember you used to try to avoid that place. What’s gotten into you?” Mu Ye asked with amusement.

Zhenhua glared at Muye with annoyance. The two had been friends for decades. Didn't Muye know why he was avoiding the Tianhai Alliance?

Back then, Zhenhua, Muchen, and Yuanbaoer were the three of them, a classic storyline of two men and one woman.

In the end, Zhenhua's confession failed, and he chose to go into seclusion to try to become a master craftsman. Mu Chen and Yuan Bao'er were very loving and had a child, Mu Xi, the fruit of their love.

Zhenhua still cherishes the memory of his junior sister Yuanbao'er. This master craftsman never married, so he rarely sets foot in the cities under the Tianhai Alliance in recent years to avoid misunderstandings. But this time, his mindset is very different.

As the older generation's story comes to an end, the younger generation's story is about to unfold. While the bond between the brothers remains strong, Zhenhua secretly hopes that his beloved disciple will surpass Muchen's disciple.

Jiutian was calm, cold, and persistent, like a piece of human-shaped metal. After fifty days of forging training, he broke through to the fourth level of blacksmith at the age of ten. He was truly a born master craftsman. Zhenhua had a kind of pride in having a son late in life.

Experiencing big events is a good thing, as it tempers one's will and character, and allows one to gradually build a reputation.

Forging Heavenly Forged Metal has an extremely terrifying backlash on blacksmiths; Zhenhua can only hold on for a maximum of twenty more years. He places high hopes on Jiutian, wishing only to nurture him into the next generation of master craftsmen and inherit the position of president of the Blacksmiths' Association.

Participating in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition sends a signal, telling all blacksmiths on the Douluo Continent that Zhenhua has successors.

Of course, Jiutian is not without flaws. Zhenhua privately investigated Jiutian's past, but found nothing. His parents and family knew nothing about him.

Logic has two sides; the inability to find anything actually proves that Jiutian has a clean background. If he were truly an undercover agent sent by the enemy, he would most likely have prepared a false identity in advance.

Zhenhua firmly believes that the master craftsman's judgment is correct. Jiutian is exceptionally talented, has an outstanding character, and is upright and righteous. He is clearly a good kid!

Besides, Zhenhua didn't believe any force would dare send a ten-year-old boy with the potential of a master craftsman as an undercover agent. After all, Jiutian was so young, his values ​​were easily swayed, and he might even accept the Forging Masters Association and betray the original owner.

Looking at the silent and aloof Jiutian beside him, Zhenhua couldn't help but laugh, "Junior brother, let's have our disciples have a fair and square competition..."

……

Ten days later, in Tianhai City.

Tianhai City is the premier city on the east coast, adjacent to the sea. It boasts the largest port on the Douluo Continent, and one of the eight major legions of the Sun Moon Federation is stationed outside Tianhai City, with steel behemoths of warships anchored in the ocean.

Due to its relatively short development period, Tianhai City lacks a solid foundation. Only its economy can be considered among the top in the Federation. However, its number of Soul Masters, sects, and academies is far inferior to ancient cities like Shrek City, Mingdu, and Tiandou City.

The Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition was a measure devised by the higher-ups of Tianhai City to reward the winners with substantial sums of money, encourage young Soul Masters from the East Coast cities to participate, and attract Soul Masters from across the continent to join the Tianhai Alliance.

This method was remarkably effective, resulting in a significant increase in the number of Soul Masters in the Tianhai Alliance and a rapid rise in overall strength. Even Shrek Academy took notice, rewarding the winning academy with more places to apply to Shrek.

As the day of the competition drew closer, Tianhai City became increasingly bustling, with tourists flocking to watch the games. The entire city was lively and vibrant, especially the areas with delicious food and drinks.

Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er admired the local customs and culture of Tianhai City. Na'er held Zhao Xuanzhen's arm, and the sunlight shone on her beautiful face, making her skin crystal clear.

Zhenhua personally accompanied his disciple to the blacksmith competition. The Tianhai Alliance was flattered upon receiving the news and sent a luxurious team to welcome the master craftsman and his disciple.

Mu Ye, Zhen Hua's close friend and bodyguard, naturally accompanied him, bringing Zhao Xuanzhen along to continue answering his questions about the secret techniques of the true body. Na'er did not want to return to the Spirit Pagoda alone, so the five of them came to Tianhai City together.

On the surface, everything seemed harmonious and no one was injured, but in reality, at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, Teacher Kongchao's eyes were bloodshot.

Every day, she counted down the days, and finally, the two-month deadline was almost up. Zhao Xuanzhen sent a message to Leng Yaozhu, saying that she would be living alone again.

Zhenhua dined with his old blacksmith friends, introducing them to his personal disciple, Jiutian, who was closely guarded by the sect leader, Muye. Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er finally had some peace and quiet. Na'er used her old tricks to trick the locals of Tianhai into revealing the treasure shop, with the red-level mecha Xiaohong secretly protecting them.

"Boss, give me ten king crabs, one hundred rose shrimp, and one hundred amethyst sea urchins!"

The moment Na'er walked in, she announced the names of the dishes.

The restaurant owner was taken aback. He had initially thought it was a family gathering, but upon seeing that it was just a young boy and girl, he hesitated and asked, "Isn't this too many people? Do you two have anyone else with you?"

Na'er said dismissively, "That's not enough. Add a salt-grilled bluefin tuna, over 200 pounds, and twenty servings of tuna sashimi, plus a hundred special crab burgers!"

The boss was immediately dumbfounded, looking at Na'er with a gluttonous gaze. Zhao Xuanzhen smiled helplessly and handed over a black card to pay the bill.

The boss solemnly accepted the black card, realizing that today was going to be an epic battle. He loudly ordered the kitchen staff to get to work and make sure to satisfy the two little darlings!

A row of coral food trucks surrounded the two of them. King crabs were steaming, their shells glowing with an orange-red hue like molten gold at sunset. The crab legs were filled with tempting, snow-white meat, and the peeled crab meat was stacked into a snow tower.

The whole tuna lay among the crushed ice, its silvery-gray skin shimmering. The waiter's white-gloved fingertips brushed across the belly of the fish, and with a flash of the knife, slices of sashimi were cut out, revealing stunningly beautiful frosty patterns between the flesh.

The unique, crisp sweetness of the deep sea filled the air, and Na'er's mouth watered uncontrollably. Just then, a familiar, clear voice rang out.

"It's just the right time."

Four figures walked in; it was Gu Yue, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, and the East Sea F4.

Na'er's pupils dilated, and she glared at Zhao Xuanzhen with resentment. I could smell the scent of betrayal!

Gu Yue calmly pulled out the other seat for Zhao Xuanzhen, completely disregarding Na'er. Don't forget this is the era of the Legend of the Dragon King. She has returned to Donghai Academy, but she still uses her soul communication device to chat with Zhao Xuanzhen remotely.

Knowing that Zhao Xuanzhen had arrived in Tianhai City a few days ago, Gu Yue was ready to join him at any time. After finding out which restaurant Zhao Xuanzhen was in, she immediately transformed into a woman as fast as the wind and rushed over.

"Why didn't the Bone Dragon Soul Master and the Dark Illusion Eagle Soul Master come?"

Zhao Xuanzhen spoke first.

“They dropped out of school,” Gu Yue said.

Tang Wulin, standing to the side, looked remorseful. In another timeline, absorbing even one layer of the Golden Dragon King's seal would affect Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi's spirit fusion skill, let alone absorbing five layers now. Tang Wulin had always felt guilty that his two classmates had dropped out of school because of him.

Since everyone was the same age, they easily became friends. After introducing themselves, the restaurant settled into a meal-eating routine.

An hour later, Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan were so full that they leaned back in their chairs, panting heavily.

Gu Yue put down her chopsticks, Zhao Xuanzhen gradually slowed down, Tang Wulin continued to show off his gluttony, and what shocked Xie and Xu the most was that Na'er's eating speed did not decrease at all, and the pile of seafood shells was just as tall as Tang Wulin's!

Na'er and Tang Wulin noticed each other, their expressions changing slightly. They were both GOATs in the world of eating capacity, and they were evenly matched, instantly feeling a competitive spirit!

"Click——"

The shrimp shells cracked open with a snap. Gu Yue lowered her eyes as she peeled the shrimp, her demeanor gentle and virtuous. The shrimp meat separated from the shell, leaving behind sticky amber threads that hung on the edge of Zhao Xuanzhen's bowl like crescent moons.

"It's not that you're being difficult again..."

Na'er looked grief-stricken. She had been lazy for the past month and should not have forgotten the threat from the Great Demon King Gu Yue!

The constant crunching sounds coming from across the table made Na'er lose all interest in competing for the title of "big eater" and she said irritably:

"Tang Wulin, be more polite!"

Tang Wulin was taken aback, then pointed to Zhao Xuanzhen, who had rolled up his sleeves and was stringing shrimp together, and asked questioningly, "What about him?"

Zhao Xuanzhen innocently bit into a shrimp that Gu Yue had peeled, and Na'er raised her delicate chin slightly, saying crisply:

"That's what you call heroic, Zhao Xuanzhen!"

Chapter 36 Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi, Lan Dianyu Yuanheng, Warning of Eternal Glory (4K)

"what???"

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin froze, no longer bothering to pretend that Na'er was being biased!

No one is perfect, and Na'er never hid her feelings, resolutely favoring Zhao Xuanzhen.

Tang Wulin stared intently at Gu Yue, who was quietly peeling shrimp, eager to know her reaction. Gu Yue quickly gave her answer, without even glancing at him, and smiled as she pushed a bowl of shrimp to Zhao Xuanzhen.

"Xuanzhen, eat more."

"Click——"

As if struck in two by a bolt of lightning, Tang Wulin was utterly heartbroken. His entire body turned ashen, and the hazy attraction of their bloodline was extinguished by reason.

For the past six months, Gu Yue has always maintained a cold and aloof demeanor at Donghai Academy, making it difficult for others to approach her. However, Tang Wulin witnessed Gu Yue allowing Zhao Xuanzhen to put his arm around her shoulder outside Yuhao's grilled fish restaurant earlier.

The third time was the charm. Tang Wulin stopped having illusions. His naive and ignorant feelings came to an end. He knew in his heart that Gu Yue was already a member of the Spirit Pagoda and should be close to Zhao Xuanzhen, who was also a disciple of the Spirit Pagoda.

"Ugh……"

After swallowing a mouthful of bluefin tuna, Tang Wulin sighed heavily, a faint, broken light flickering in his eyes.

Everyone has their own ambitions. Tang Wulin doesn't blame Gu Yue for favoring Zhao Xuanzhen, just as he doesn't blame senior Ouyang Zixin for favoring Xu Xiaoyu in another timeline. This is the choice that the girl made after weighing the pros and cons.

At this moment, in Tang Wulin's heart, his classmate Gu Yue, whom he had known for half a year, was far less important than his parents who had disappeared without a trace. He wanted to improve his strength as soon as possible, find Tang Ziran and his wife, and reunite with his family.

Having absorbed the first five layers of the Golden Dragon King's seal, the Blue Silver Grass evolved into the Golden-Patterned Blue Silver Grass, and his soul power broke through level twenty in one fell swoop, increasing his cultivation speed several times over.

Wu Changkong personally confirmed that Tang Wulin possesses at least the potential of a Super Douluo, and becoming a Limit Douluo is not out of the question.

The useless Blue Silver Grass has been transformed into the top-tier Martial Soul, Golden-Patterned Blue Silver Grass. There's no need to worry about the Golden Dragon King's seal anymore, and no need to spend all day meticulously calculating the cost of spiritual items. Everyone has a bright future ahead, and Tang Wulin will treat everyone as normal classmates from now on.

"Sister Na'er, are you participating in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition?"

Xu Xiaoyan patted her bulging belly and asked curiously.

These words immediately caught the attention of Tang Wulin and Xie Xie. During the final exam of the Elementary Spirit Ascension Platform, Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er, with their combined strength, whipped a group of East Sea students, including those from Class Zero, like spinning tops. The terrifying scene would wake them up in the middle of the night in shock.

Na'er took a bite of lobster and mumbled, "We didn't register, so we should... be considered accompanying family members?"

“Yes,” Zhao Xuanzhen agreed. “I came with a friend.”

The three from Class Zero breathed a sigh of relief. As exceptionally gifted individuals among their peers, banning Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er was undoubtedly a stroke of luck.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone left the restaurant. It's worth mentioning that Na'er ultimately defeated Tang Wulin and won the golden title of Douluo's number one glutton.

The little golden dragon, sealed with five layers of magic, was no match for King Na'er. The tonic underestimated the Silver Dragon King's essence by thirty percent!

Zhao Xuanzhen and Gu Yue were used to Na'er's enormous appetite, while the three from Class Zero looked on with awe and disbelief that the beautiful silver-haired girl was actually an invincible glutton who was even better than Tang Wulin!

Today is the opening ceremony of the Tianjin Tianhai League Grand Tournament, held at the Tianjin Tianhai Stadium, which can hold 80,000 people. The six players had the same destination and ended up traveling together.

The sun shone brightly, pouring down like golden flames, making the magnificent stadium gleam. Tianhai Stadium was teeming with people; participants from various colleges, spectators, and media reporters flocked there, creating a sea of ​​people as far as the eye could see.

"A lot of people..."