Innate Level 20, the Astonished Sword Douluo

"Wow, this clone is so smart. It even knows how to greet people." As if she had discovered some fascinating new toy, Ning Rongrong rushed over and pinched and kneaded Clone Number One's cheeks.

Clone Number One seemed to have become her toy, and Ye Zhiqiu's face darkened slightly.

After all, although Clone Number One was only a clone, it wore his face. Watching Ning Rongrong manhandle it like that made Ye Zhiqiu feel strangely uncomfortable.

"Hey, Ye Zhiqiu, can we discuss something? How about giving me this clone of yours?" Ning Rongrong wore an innocent expression, her big eyes sparkling as she looked at Ye Zhiqiu expectantly.

Ye Zhiqiu: ???

What kind of bizarre thought process was that? Could clones even be given away? What did she take his clone for?

"Rongrong, don't fool around. This is part of Little Qiu's foundation as a Spirit Master. If he gave you his clone, his combat strength would be greatly reduced. That would be fatal for a Spirit Master." Sword Douluo affectionately rubbed Ning Rongrong's little head as he explained.

"Oh." Ning Rongrong mischievously stuck out her tongue and muttered, "I just thought it was fun."

Ye Zhiqiu could only smile wryly at Ning Rongrong's idea. He did not care much about giving away a clone, but the Clone Technique was merely the most basic Ninjutsu. Unlike Multiple Shadow Clones, its clones did not possess their own consciousness. A clone created by the Clone Technique could not stray too far from him and required him to control it personally. If the original body and clone were separated by a certain distance, the clone would turn into an idiot. Though it could instinctively absorb the energy of heaven and earth to keep itself from dissipating, it had no consciousness.

Otherwise, Ye Zhiqiu would have been quite willing to give away a clone with its own consciousness. He could have it cause trouble in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Most importantly, a clone with its own consciousness would not simply let Ning Rongrong manhandle it. Given Ye Zhiqiu's personality, the clone would probably resist. "Rongrong, now that Little Qiu has obtained his spirit ring, you have no excuse to stay any longer, right? It's about time we headed back," Sword Douluo said with a smile.

Ning Rongrong's little face immediately fell. "We're going back already? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect isn't fun at all. Grandpa Sword, why don't we stay and wander around a little longer?"

"No." Sword Douluo crossed his arms and lifted his chin, looking utterly unwilling to negotiate.

Ning Rongrong puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction and muttered softly, "Grandpa Sword isn't as nice to me as Grandpa Bone."

Sword Douluo's face twitched slightly. He secretly thought that his tall and mighty image in Rongrong's heart could not be surpassed by that old bag of bones. Should he take Rongrong out to play a little longer? With him by her side, Rongrong would not be in any danger anyway. Fine, he would let her play a little longer. While he was at it, he could also sound out Ye Zhiqiu and find a way to draw the little fellow into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Sword Douluo quietly began making calculations in his heart.

"Ahem. Rongrong, how could that old bag of bones compare to me? How about this? Grandpa Sword will take you to play in Little Qiu's Nuoding City for three days." Sword Douluo smiled.

"Yay, Grandpa Sword is the best!" Ning Rongrong jumped up happily.

Ye Zhiqiu watched this unfold with a headache. Had they not agreed to leave? He had changed his mind just like that? A dignified Titled Douluo actually cared about such a trivial matter? If they did not leave, would his Innate Level 20 secret not be exposed?

Ning Rongrong happily grabbed Ye Zhiqiu's hand. "Ye Zhiqiu, let's go together. We can go play in your Nuoding City."

Ye Zhiqiu looked conflicted. "Um, Rongrong, it's not that I don't want to go, but I still have something to take care of in this Soul Hunting Forest. How about you and Grandpa Sword go first?" Ye Zhiqiu replied tentatively, hoping to coax Ning Rongrong into leaving first. Play? Play his ass. He had explored all of Nuoding City long ago. There was nothing interesting there.

After hearing Ye Zhiqiu's words, Ning Rongrong immediately became unhappy. She had finally tricked Grandpa Sword into giving her three days to play, so how could he refuse to go? He said he had something to handle in the Soul Hunting Forest—did he think she was a child he could fool? Did Ning Rongrong look that stupid?

"Who are you trying to fool? You've already obtained your spirit ring, so what else could you possibly have to do in the Soul Hunting Forest? I think you just dislike me and don't want to play with me." Ning Rongrong glared at him with her big eyes, puffing up angrily, her words carrying a trace of grievance.

Sword Douluo also wore an expression that said he did not believe a word of it.

"Uh..." Seeing their expressions, Ye Zhiqiu knew he probably could not keep it hidden any longer. He could only spread his hands helplessly. "I'm telling the truth. My Soul Power is Innate Level 20. I've only obtained my first spirit ring so far, and I still need to find my second. I plan to take a look in the deepest part of the Soul Hunting Forest."

"Huh?" Ning Rongrong was a little dazed.

"Innate Level 20?" Sword Douluo cried out in shock, looking at Ye Zhiqiu as though he were a monster.

Ning Rongrong might not yet understand what Innate Level 20 Soul Power meant. She only knew it was impressive.

But how could Sword Douluo fail to understand the significance? This was Innate Level 20 Soul Power! Among Spirit Masters, it was one in ten thousand. At the very least, Sword Douluo had never seen a Spirit Master with Innate Level 20 Soul Power. He had not even heard of one.

In the original story, throughout the entire Douluo Continent, only Qian Renxue possessed Innate Level 20 Soul Power, and she had concealed it well. Therefore, Innate Level 20 was merely a legend on the Douluo Continent.

Yet today, that legend had suddenly appeared before Sword Douluo, leaving him deeply shaken.

As for doubt, the same principle applied: something like this could not be hidden. Whether it was true or false could be tested immediately. Sword Douluo also did not think Ye Zhiqiu seemed like the sort of little fellow who enjoyed boasting.

A genius. This was a true genius. No, even genius was not enough to describe him. If this little fellow counted as a genius, then all the other geniuses could only be called fools.

Sword Douluo's excited heart could not calm down for a long time. He had to bring this little fellow into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. In only a few years, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would gain at least a Super Douluo above Level 95. With his talent, he might even become a Limit Douluo.

"Innate Level 20 Soul Power? That's amazing, Ye Zhiqiu. I wronged you." Ning Rongrong embarrassedly stuck out her tongue.

"It's fine." Ye Zhiqiu smiled.

Sword Douluo pondered for a while, then said gently, "Little Qiu, you have given me one surprise after another. In all my years as Chen Xin, I have seen every kind of genius there is, but today has truly opened my eyes. Since you still need to hunt your second spirit ring, I will naturally help. I imagine Rongrong will not object either."

"Yes, yes, we'll help you!" Ning Rongrong eagerly agreed. She felt especially comfortable when she was with Ye Zhiqiu. Where they went to play was not important; who she played with was what mattered.

Ye Zhiqiu did not stand on ceremony with them either. With Sword Douluo's help, things would be much easier. "In that case, Grandpa Sword, I won't be polite. You're faster, so I'd like to ask you to help search the depths of this Soul Hunting Forest for any spirit beasts that are over ten thousand years old."