Wheel of Fate

Previously, Ji Hongyu had deliberately sent away the staff in the first-floor hall of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda in order to help Yu Nanyuan complete his Martial Soul Awakening.

By now, work at the Donghai Spirit Transfer Pagoda had long since returned to normal. At the front of the hall was a counter-like area. Behind it sat Spirit Transfer Masters in gray robes, with some ordinary staff members of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda assisting them from the side.

If any Soul Masters came to purchase Soul Spirits, they would be responsible for receiving them.

Though Eastsea City was tucked away in a remote corner, it was still a bustling coastal metropolis with extremely developed commerce. Its permanent population exceeded five million, and there were no small number of Soul Masters who came here to purchase Soul Spirits. However, the vast majority were children or half-grown youths whose Soul Power Cultivation had just reached rank ten and who needed to obtain a Soul Spirit to advance to the Soul Master realm.

After all, cultivation was easiest for Soul Masters in the early stages. As long as one worked hard, even if one's Innate Soul Power was only half a rank when their martial soul awakened, there was still a chance to become a Soul Master.

Only, from their facial expressions and bearing, one could clearly see the differences in their backgrounds. Children from commoner families lacked confidence and appeared more restrained. Their longing to become Soul Masters was also stronger, because this might be the only path for them to change their fate.

As for children from wealthy families, under the protection of their parents and elders, they had yet to experience the cruelty of reality. Compared to those children from commoner families, they clearly still retained that simplicity and innocence.

Not everyone could be like Yu Nanyuan, born precocious and awakened to memories of a previous life.

A well-dressed middle-aged couple was beaming as they led a little girl out of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda. The family of three happened to pass by Yu Zhen and Yu Nanyuan.

The little girl looked only one or two years older than Yu Nanyuan, as delicate and fair as carved jade. She wore an exquisite short skirt with a white base and golden trim, and she raised her head, asking her parents in a crisp voice.

"Daddy, Mommy. Why don't those people choose to fuse with Hundred-Year Soul Spirits?"

The little girl was naturally referring to those children from commoner families whose pockets were tight. They could only be forced to buy the cheapest Ten-Year Soul Spirits, or spend thirty thousand Federal currency to draw a Soul Spirit and try their luck.

Hearing this, the couple looked at each other and laughed despite themselves.

"Daddy and Mommy think it might be because they don't like them."

"Oh." The little girl tilted her head, half understanding and half not. She did not quite understand why anyone would not like Hundred-Year Soul Spirits. They were clearly so cute.

With a flash of white light, a small white fox appeared on her shoulder, affectionately rubbing its body against the little girl's fair, rosy cheek.

The little girl smiled sweetly as she took the Little White Fox down from her shoulder and held it in her arms.

Just then, the middle-aged couple suddenly looked toward the black soul guidance car steadily starting up ahead.

Although this soul guidance car looked extremely low-key and restrained, they knew it was the All-Terrain Soul Guidance Car most recently developed by their company's R&D department. It was equipped with the most advanced soul power storage and protection system, and could even easily withstand attacks from a Soul Master at the peak of the three-ring level.

And in total, their company's R&D department had only sold five All-Terrain Soul Guidance Cars in advance. The company's upper management had specially used them to build relationships with those powerful and influential figures in Eastsea City.

The man felt incomparably vexed, thinking that he had missed an opportunity to come into contact with such a big shot. Even just meeting face-to-face would have been good!

The soul guidance car quickly drove away from the Donghai Spirit Transfer Pagoda. In the spacious back seat, Yu Zhen watched the silent Yu Nanyuan beside him. At first, he had thought his grandson had seen that happy family of three and recalled some unpleasant memories, but now it seemed that was not the case.

"Nanyuan, then why do you think those people don't choose to fuse with Hundred-Year Soul Spirits?" Yu Zhen's tone became much more relaxed, carrying a hint of teasing.

Yu Nanyuan withdrew his gaze from outside the window and replied with a smile, "Maybe it's because they really don't like Hundred-Year Soul Spirits."

Yu Zhen's expression froze, then he laughed heartily, his mood easing. Only after he heard Yu Nanyuan's next words did the smile on his face fade.

"Grandpa, this world was unfair to begin with, wasn't it?"

Yu Zhen glanced at Yu Nanyuan without surprise. Long ago, he had known that this grandson of his was far more mature than others his age. As if he had thought of something, he sighed with a bitter expression.

"Yes, this world was never fair..."

The soul guidance car stopped at the main gate of Eastsea Academy. The tall gatehouse built from massive stone displayed an imposing aura. Eastsea Academy was shaded by green trees, yet its broad roads were paved with bluestone slabs. Compared to the extremely modern Eastsea City, Eastsea Academy had quite an ancient charm.

The Man in Black seated in the front passenger seat got out first, then opened the door on Yu Zhen's side.

"Nanyuan, Grandpa still has some matters to handle. Later, have Xiao Li take you back first," Yu Zhen said to Yu Nanyuan somewhat apologetically.

Holding both the positions of Dean of Eastsea Academy and president of the Eastsea City Mecha Master Association, his usual affairs were often quite busy. Some time ago, because he had been taking care of the unconscious Yu Nanyuan, many matters had already piled up. Originally, he had chosen to resign from his post as president of the Eastsea City Mecha Master Association, so he would have more time to accompany Yu Nanyuan.

However, after learning of Yu Nanyuan's astonishing talent, Yu Zhen had temporarily dismissed that idea. In order to provide his grandson with the best conditions and resources, he still needed to continue maintaining those connections.

Yu Nanyuan smiled faintly. He could understand his grandfather.

"Grandpa, go handle your proper business. I'll be fine at home by myself."

"Good. If there's anything you want to eat or anything you need, call Xiao Chen. Have him prepare it and send it over to you." Yu Zhen dotingly rubbed Yu Nanyuan's head, then turned and walked into Eastsea Academy. The Man in Black who had opened the door for him earlier silently followed behind him.

The soul guidance car started again. Yu Nanyuan continued leaning by the black car window, supporting his chin with his right wrist. Gusts of breeze brushed his face, stirring his bright silver, medium-length hair. The slightly curled ends drifted in the wind, messy yet still beautiful.

The drowsiness coming from his Spiritual Sea grew stronger and stronger, so he simply closed his eyes slowly and began thinking about the future.

The Spirit Transfer Pagoda and the Holy Spirit Cult colluding with each other, the dictatorial Nation within a Nation Shrek Academy, and the Abyss Plane that would invade Douluo in the future.

All of these were still too distant for him. The most urgent task right now was to raise his strength as quickly as possible, and to make a trip to Aolai City to confirm the existence of Tang Wulin and the Silver Dragon King.

At the same time, Yun Ming and Ya Li had also arrived at the eastern coast of the Sun Moon Federation.

Gazing at the azure sea and blue sky in the distance, Yun Ming could not help but furrow his brows slightly. The opportunity for breakthrough he had sensed earlier had already vanished without a sound. Right now, he was still enduring the suppression of the Douluo Plane's rules. It was foreseeable that if he chose to attempt a breakthrough now, the odds of success would likewise be negligible.

Ya Li quietly accompanied Yun Ming by his side.

Suddenly, a flash of silver under the sunlight caught their attention.

On the beach by the sea stood a little girl. Her short silver hair was extremely eye-catching, her face was dirty, and her crystal-clear purple eyes were filled with confusion and timidity, making her especially pitiful.

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