Transmigrating to Douluo, I Split into Five People

He summoned his martial soul and hit Dugu Bo with his Second Spirit Skill, Life Force Attachment. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could provide amplification regardless of level; the higher the target's level, the greater the Soul Power consumption. However, with the other four serving as logistical support, Ning Yulin had no need to worry about such a problem.

Facing Dugu Bo, he spoke at length.

"The first method. With this spirit skill, Dugu Yan can live out her life safely without cultivating. Of course, given Dugu Yan's talent, neither Senior nor she herself could possibly refrain from cultivating. But I will continue growing stronger as well. This spirit skill can maintain the balance within Dugu Yan's body. The downside is that she may be completely unable to leave me for the rest of her life."

Dugu Bo's brows furrowed. If he had a choice, he naturally did not want his granddaughter tied to a man from this day forth, especially not some promiscuous man. He hoped Dugu Yan could experience a freer, more wonderful life rather than be treated as a caged bird.

"What else?"

"The second method. I possess a cultivation technique that is upright and peaceful, focused on nurturing oneself and cultivating the origin of the human body. If Dugu Yan can cultivate it to great mastery, a mere Innate Poison will be nothing more than a minor ailment. However, not even my father knows of this technique. Senior should understand what price Dugu Yan will have to pay if she cultivates it."

"Third, if we can find a Spirit Bone that evolves by devouring toxins, Dugu Yan's condition can be resolved perfectly."

Ning Yulin's brazen, utterly confident manner made it difficult for Dugu Bo to believe him. He had studied this for so long, yet some brat had appeared claiming he had a solution? Wouldn't that make a dignified Title Douluo into a joke?

But so what if he became a joke? If Dugu Yan's problem could truly be resolved, then what did it matter if he was laughed at?

Dugu Bo Takes the Bait

The other method was to directly use an Immortal Herb.

But he absolutely could not tell Dugu Bo that right now.

After finishing, Ning Yulin waited for Dugu Bo's answer.

After a long while, the old man wore a sour expression, his face far from pleasant. His first instinct had naturally been to seize Ning Yulin and force the answer out of him, but considering the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's two consecrated elders, he could only suppress that thought.

"Yanyan is this old man's most precious jewel. How could I so easily agree to let you court her!"

Ning Yulin frowned. What was this? Did he intend to use force? Or did he want to make a deal?

After thinking for a moment, Ning Yulin decided to add more weight to his own value.

"Even if Senior disregards all that, I believe I myself am worth investing in."

He summoned his martial souls: a Glazed Pagoda in one hand and... Blue Silver Grass in the other. He had originally intended to choose the Clear Sky Hammer, but after investigating information on hammer-type martial souls, Ning Yulin discovered that even without Spirit Rings, the Clear Sky Hammer differed greatly from ordinary hammer-type martial souls. It would also be difficult to explain.

He could only choose Blue Silver Grass. His mother, who had died from illness, had once been Ning Fengzhi's personal maid, and her martial soul had also been Blue Silver Grass. That explanation would hold up.

"Twin Martial Souls?!"

Blue Silver Grass that could contend with the bloodline of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda—this Blue Silver Grass martial soul was certainly extraordinary.

Dugu Bo immediately changed his mind, changing his tone.

"Cough, cough. If Yanyan agrees herself, then this old man naturally has no objections. You may get to know each other first. If you can make Yanyan like you..."

"Fine."

With Dugu Bo's approval, wouldn't a mere Dugu Yan be easy to win over? Seeing Ning Yulin's smug little expression, Dugu Bo snorted coldly, feeling inexplicably huffy.

"This old man will not join your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect so easily."

"It's fine, it's fine. Senior may do as you please. As for getting to know Miss Dugu Yan, would you prefer that she stay at my home for a while, or that I stay at yours for a while? Oh, and please keep my other martial soul confidential for now."

Dugu Bo: "..."

The two returned to the reception hall. Upon learning that Ning Yulin had achieved his goal and persuaded Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi was both curious and shocked. After leaving the Dugu Residence, he could no longer restrain himself and wanted to know what the two had actually discussed.

"This and that, and then this and that... Father, do you understand?"

Ning Yulin briefly described the Dugu Family's problem, and Ning Fengzhi understood. Still, he did not understand why Ning Yulin wanted to "win over" Dugu Bo.

"Since ancient times, medicine and poison have been inseparable. Senior Dugu is an expert at poisoning, which also makes him an expert at using medicine. We can cooperate well with Senior Dugu in developing medicinal formulas that strengthen physical constitution."

"If that is the case, once His Excellency Dugu's granddaughter arrives at the sect, you must treat her well."

"Of course."

Ning Yulin and Dugu Bo had agreed that Dugu Yan would stay at Seven Treasures for half a month, then Ning Yulin would stay with the Dugu Family for half a month, alternating like that. Upon returning to the sect, Ning Yulin immediately brought people along to carefully prepare a room for Dugu Yan.

"Fengzhi, this child is extraordinary."

Gu Rong stood beside Ning Fengzhi with his hands behind his back, watching Ning Yulin depart. Ning Fengzhi nodded.

"From the looks of it, Xiao Liu has many secrets. But it does not matter. He is, after all, a disciple of Seven Treasures."

Not far away, a middle-aged man who appeared to be only forty or fifty, with white hair, sword-like brows, and a sharp sword aura radiating from his entire body, drifted over and nodded in agreement.

Although Ning Fengzhi was much younger than the two consecrated elders, he was merely a Soul Saint and would never outlive the two old men who were Title Douluo. It was said that every level a Title Douluo broke through would extend their lifespan by a hundred years. Yet Ning Fengzhi could not recall any true powerhouse who had simply died of old age.

True powerhouses always pressed onward. Even if they were invincible beneath the heavens, they themselves, heaven and earth, and the universe were all new opponents.

At the latest Space Meeting, Ning Yulin informed the other four that Dugu Bo had taken the bait. Although he had not formally entered into a marriage agreement with Dugu Yan, it would not be difficult to have Dugu Bo handle some minor matters. He asked Zhou Xuefeng whether he wanted Dugu Bo to go over and help.

With Old Poison taking action, a mere Zhu Family would be easy to handle.

However, Zhou Xuefeng refused and only intended to ask for some medicine. The other three also felt that Dugu Bo could not be allowed to learn too much at this point. Looking at the original story, Dugu Bo seemed rather similar to Hai Bodong from Battle Through the Heavens, but they were not close enough yet. If Dugu Bo felt that the benefits of "betrayal" were greater, there was no guarantee he would not strike from the shadows.

"Sigh, look at you all. One of you has Qian Renxue, another has Dugu Yan. I spend every day with nothing but a hammer."

Tang Yin sprawled in his chair. It was not as though the Clear Sky Sect lacked female disciples, but as mentioned before, certain martial souls had very obvious effects on a Soul Master's outward behavior. They all played with hammers—how good could their tempers be?

It was not as though none of them were pretty, but without that extra filter, they always seemed to lack something.

"Any news about Tang Hao?"

An Lan suddenly asked. Tang Yin spread his hands.

"Tang Hao has probably already learned Ah Yin's identity. Very little news has come back. I do occasionally see Tang Yuehua around the sect, though. I really want to become Tang San's uncle by marriage. Unfortunately, there's a difference in generation and age, and with Tang Xiao behind her, it wouldn't be easy to approach her. If I went up to her, she would probably think I was a joke."

"I have a way."

Tian Rui gave a lewd snicker and came up with a terrible idea.

"When news of Qian Xunji's death spreads, An Lan applies to join the battle against the Clear Sky Sect and finds a chance to capture Tang Yuehua. Then Tang Yin fights desperately to protect her, battles until he is on the verge of death, tells her this and that before supposedly dying, then pretends not to be completely dead and finds a chance to reappear before her. Then everything falls into place. Did you get it? Applause!"

Tang Yin manifested a durian and threw it at him.

"For just one Tang Yuehua, that's way too much effort. No need. Other than her figure, Huo Wu is better than her in every way."

There was not much to discuss in this meeting. After chatting for a few moments, everyone left. Ning Yulin said he would have someone deliver the medicine Zhou Xuefeng needed as soon as possible. With his current position, arranging for a few people to handle private matters would not attract attention.

Tian Rui had already obtained his Second Spirit Ring, but it gave him a defensive-type spirit skill. It was an energy shield formed from flames and sunlight that could reduce physical and energy attacks by fifty percent, absorb attack energy, and reflect twenty percent of the damage back at the attacker.

Sun Flame Shield.

It had come from a Flame Peacock nearing a thousand years old. Although his physical constitution met the standard, he had not deliberately pursued a conspicuous Thousand-Year Second Ring. With neither family nor backing, he could easily disappear.

As usual, An Lan recorded this spirit beast. Once they could attach Ten Thousand Year Spirit Rings, it would be time for the five of them to truly soar.

As for Tang Yin, he still needed another two or three months to reach level twenty.

Zhou Xuefeng dispersed the Blue Silver Fine Threads woven before his eyes and silently calculated his level.

"I'm already past level twenty-four. With my cheat-like abilities... I should be able to reach level thirty by the time Tang San is born next year. That is, if I can directly devour the Blue Silver Emperor Seed and Spirit Bone."

He shook his head. Ah Yin had only just died, so Tang Hao was likely at his most vigilant.

With his martial soul cultivating on its own through mimicry, Zhou Xuefeng practicing the Essence of Qi Method, and occasionally devouring and converting the energy of some plant-type spirit beasts, it was not impossible for him to increase his Soul Power by eight levels by next January.

It was just that as his level increased later on, his advancement speed probably would not remain this fast. Raising Soul Power later was not merely a matter of quantity, but quality as well.

"What should I choose for Blue Silver Grass's Third Spirit Ring..."

Should he continue building his foundation, or seek an offensive ability?

Even if Blue Silver Grass sought an offensive ability, there did not seem to be any particularly strong direction. Devouring, bloodsucking, binding, and restraining were all physical-type abilities, and none dealt direct damage. At most, he could whip someone. If he fought by devouring and sucking blood, he could easily be judged a Fallen One or an Evil Soul Master. Then it would all be over.

Developing Wood Release in the style of Hashirama was impossible with his current strength and energy, though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's Second Spirit Skill had solved a rather crucial part of the problem.

Blue Silver Grass Development

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After thinking it over and over, continuing to build his foundation seemed to be the better choice.

He needed to stack up his basic attributes.

"Should I consider adding an animal-type Spirit Ring or an attribute-type Spirit Ring?"

"Animal-type... snake-type ones can increase strength. Spider-type ones might enhance the weaving ability of my Second Spirit Skill. Just be careful not to choose those venomous ones Yu Xiaogang recommends."

"Attribute-type, Earth Element and Water Attribute?"

"Perhaps I can account for both and find a non-venomous snake or spider with water and earth attributes?"

After weighing it for a long time, Zhou Xuefeng had a general direction in mind. Still, one person's range of thought was inevitably narrow. He would discuss it with everyone in the Space Meeting in a few days.

Clear Sky Sect.

Tang Yin saw Tang Yuehua once again. Her moon-white fitted long dress stood completely out of place among the attire of most Clear Sky Sect members. As she passed by the edge of the training ground and saw the disciples training inside, she looked rather envious.

Thinking of Tian Rui's terrible idea from earlier, Tang Yin involuntarily imagined those scenes.

An Lan mixed among Spirit Hall's massive army as it arrived in overwhelming force. He stood before Tang Yuehua, fighting bloodily until he was barely alive...

He abruptly shook his head. Her father was the sect master; she would likely be among the first to evacuate once Spirit Hall attacked. She would not need his protection at all.

She was just a mature woman, nothing more.

Still, what was her martial soul called again? Ruyi Ring? It seemed to come with a domain of its own?

Among the five of them, aside from Zhou Xuefeng, who had created a rudimentary Blue Silver Domain, none of the others had the slightest clue about domains.

Tang Yuehua's Noble Domain could soothe the violent killing intent on Tang San after he emerged from the City of Slaughter. Its spiritual effects were no trifling matter, even though she was only level nine.

In the first Douluo story, the martial soul mutations of Yu Xiaogang and Tang Yuehua possessed the greatest research value, yet no one had studied them in depth. According to the Soul Master world's prevailing theories, any martial soul mutation that could not make one stronger was considered a malignant mutation—useless trash.

Lost in thought, he did not realize that he had been staring at Tang Yuehua for too long.

His sparring partner noticed.

"Xiao Yin, what are you looking at?"

"Nothing. Let's continue."

"It's not that I'm looking down on you, brother, but let me pour some cold water on you. That's the sect master's daughter, Uncle Xiao and Uncle Hao's sister. Even though she doesn't have the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul, she's still not someone at our level can dream of. Be realistic."

"Why does your mouth stink so badly? What do you mean, 'our level'? Take my hammer—Feces-Splashing Strike!"

A black pressure suddenly appeared, binding his opponent. Tang Yin began spinning and jumping with his eyes closed—Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer!

"Damn! You're lashing out from embarrassment, you brat! Take this—Disorder Splitting Wind..."

Bang bang bang bang bang.

Eighty mighty hammer strikes collided with passion.

Several months passed.

The progress in Ning Yulin and Dugu Yan's relationship was quite pleasing. Just as he had thought before, winning over a mere Dugu Yan was easy. He treated her like a younger sister, like a daughter, sometimes indulging her and sometimes opposing her.

Like fishing, he pulled her up and down until he had completely molded little Dugu Yan's CPU into Ning Yulin's shape.

He taught her part of the Essence of Qi Method.

There had been no visible results so far, but according to her, her body felt warm and comfortable when cultivating.

As for Ning Fengzhi and his elder brothers, it was not that he did not want to teach them. Rather, the five of them had not yet fully understood it themselves. They had already formed habits through cultivating the martial soul Meditation Method, and they did not know whether cultivating this would cause conflicts. It was better to first observe the cultivation effects on Dugu Yan.

As for the other pair.

The "relationship" between An Lan and Qian Renxue steadily improved. So far, he had maintained a perfect winning record in their monthly sparring matches. However, aside from the first two matches, he had won every later match only by relying on the Soul Power of all five people and dragging things out until Qian Renxue could no longer continue.

Qian Renxue always felt that something was strange, yet she could not put her finger on it.

As for their wager, the loser had to agree to one condition. An Lan did not dare make any excessively outrageous demands. Every time, it was merely small matters like massaging shoulders or pounding legs. Neither Qian Xunji nor Qian Daoliu said anything about it.

However, he had kept one condition unused.

By defeating Qian Renxue every time, he had finally drawn the attention of the father and son as expected. Qian Xunji investigated personally and confirmed the thing Qian Renxue had always felt was off.

"Why is your Soul Power so abundant, brat?"