Douluo: Unlocking the Great Secrets of the Human Body, Becoming a Heavenly Demon — Part 14

She sighed. "Sigh, Captain is so strong. During the day, my soul skill is completely useless against you!"

"Hey, hey, I'm the most miserable one in this match, okay? Stop sighing and help me up already!" Xie Xie lay on the ground nearby, looking utterly dead inside. Despite having Twin Martial Souls, his talent ranked second from the bottom among them. If Xu Xiaoyan had not joined them, he would have been dead last.

Yet after waiting for a while and finding no one willing to pull him up, he could only twist his body and force himself to his feet. His comical movements were enough to make anyone laugh.

Even Gu Yue could not help but chuckle. Once she stopped focusing so much on Tang Wulin, she realized that Xie Xie actually had a talent for being a comedian.

Wu Changkong recorded everyone's strengths and said, "That's all for today's lesson. Go back and rest. We'll continue tomorrow!"

"Yes, Teacher!"

The group dragged their exhausted bodies toward the dormitories, but a shout made them stop.

"Xiaoyan!"

Xu Xiaoyu, who had the same blue hair, strode over while greeting them. Behind him was Bai Xu, who rarely left home even once in ten thousand years.

After their encounter in the Spirit Ascension Platform, Xu Xiaoyu had often invited Bai Xu to team up for Spirit Ascension Platform survival challenges. However, due to Teacher Leng's instructions, Bai Xu could only refuse.

This time, he had finally managed to leave home. He wanted to discuss something with Gu Yue, and since the two happened to run into each other, he also wanted to visit his younger sister at Eastsea Academy.

Thus, the two came together.

Seeing Xu Xiaoyan's exhausted state, Xu Xiaoyu was not surprised. "Cultivate well. It's good to know you're doing well. These companions are worth trusting."

Bai Xu and Gu Yue exchanged smiles in greeting, but Bai Xu still needed to bring up what came next. He took the initiative to step forward and said, "Can I borrow some of your time? I want to talk to you about something."

Gu Yue was puzzled, but did not think much of it. She followed Bai Xu toward the lakeside.

Watching this scene, Xie Xie and Tang Wulin could not help letting their thoughts wander.

Xie Xie said, "Isn't that the guy from the Spirit Ascension Platform? Since when was he so close with Gu Yue?"

He then nudged Tang Wulin with his elbow and teased, "Something's going on between you and Gu Yue!"

"Get lost. It's not like that," Tang Wulin hurriedly retorted.

The two walked side by side beside the artificial lake.

Gu Yue asked, "What do you want?"

"I'm going to participate in the Individual Competition of the Sky Sea Alliance Competition. After that, I'll ask Teacher Leng for leave and go cultivate in the core region where your soul beasts live. Right now, the only place that can be called a treasured land is the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest."

Gu Yue hesitated for a few seconds before replying, "All right. I'll discuss it with Di Tian. And then?"

"That's all."

"That's all? Is the cultivation environment that important to you?"

"It is, but not entirely. It will just make my cultivation more efficient. If possible, give me some Life Gold as well. It may be of great use in the future."

Gu Yue frowned. "Life Gold... That will be difficult. There's still some in the core region, but not much remains."

"So there is some. It's just sitting there anyway, and you don't use it. Discuss it with Di Tian later and give it to me. The repayment in the future definitely won't be small."

"You've painted quite a big, round pie," Gu Yue said speechlessly.

"Life Gold is rather important to me. It may be related to my future cultivation, so I hope you'll take it seriously."

"All right. I'll come watch when the time comes. I hope you'll agree."

"Fine."

Bai Xu asked again, "How has it been getting along with Tang Wulin? Have you noticed anything out of place?"

Gu Yue glanced back. "If it's really as you said, then methods at the level of a God King truly can evade my detection. After returning, I carefully considered what you said and have been putting it into practice. I really do feel much more clear-headed than before."

The two chatted for a while longer before parting ways.

As Tang Wulin watched Gu Yue return, he casually asked, "Do you know him? You two seem very familiar."

"Yes. He also joined the Spirit Pagoda. You could say we're students of the same generation, so I know him well."

"Ooh, something's not right, Gu Yue. You've found someone ne—" Xie Xie dragged out his words without any filter, but Gu Yue's stare immediately made his body shudder. He did not dare say another word.

Tang Wulin felt empty inside. He actually quite liked that feeling of being claimed by someone. Gu Yue's every word and action had seemed meant for him alone.

But now... she had changed so much. It was as if she had matured overnight. A basic distance had appeared between them, making it difficult for him to enter the depths of her life.

Even when he had kept in contact with Mu Xi or Ouyang Zixin, Gu Yue no longer haughtily accused him of getting too close to other girls.

Tang Wulin suffered from insomnia that night, a rare occurrence for him. At only ten years old, he did not know why he felt so restless. He could only ease those feelings with the loneliness of the dark.

At the entrance of Spirit Transfer Academy, Bai Xu looked at the completely empty bus and repeatedly marveled at the academy's grandeur. They had chartered an entire bus just for him. His life was clearly not bad, yet he was buried in debt.

By his calculations, he now owed Teacher Leng tens of millions of Federal Coin.

"The academy originally had no plans to participate, but because I insisted repeatedly, only you will be entering the youth division's Individual Competition. Treat it as a business trip paid for by the academy. You can get reimbursed afterward."

Bai Xu had already grown accustomed to Leng Jiuming appearing out of nowhere. The two boarded the bus one after the other.

The bus moved forward slowly, and the scenery outside the windows began sliding backward. Bai Xu pressed himself against the window, staring blankly at the roadside scenery with unfocused eyes, seemingly lost in memories.

"Bai Xu?"

"Hmm? Teacher."

Leng Jiuming leaned closer, followed Bai Xu's gaze, and smiled. "What are you looking at? Why so sad?"

"I remembered some things from the past. I miss them."

"Heh, I also miss my days at Shrek. By the way, I need to remind you of something."

Leng Jiuming said, "During the Sky Sea Alliance Competition, it would be best for you to use your Sky Eye Martial Soul. Try to conceal the cultivation method for the secret power of the human body as much as possible, so you don't invite unnecessary trouble."

"I understand, Teacher. Actually, I don't plan on winning the championship. I'll probably lose in the semifinals or quarterfinals. The champion attracts too much attention, and that isn't a good thing for me."

"Mm, that works too."

Shrek disciples would be participating in the Sky Sea Alliance Competition. If Bai Xu defeated them, he would surely attract attention and recruitment attempts. They might even investigate his background and life story first. If they discovered anything unusual about Bai Xu, it would be troublesome.

Leng Jiuming was pleased that his disciple was so intelligent and knew when to advance and retreat. The corners of his lips could not help rising. "There are still more than two years until Shrek's next recruitment. After the Sky Sea Alliance Competition ends, do you want to take a trip with me to Shrek City? You can stay at the headquarters for two years and broaden your horizons."

However, Bai Xu unexpectedly refused. "No, Teacher. I originally wanted to tell you after the Sky Sea Alliance Competition ended, but I may need to take leave for a while afterward. Due to special circumstances, I need to keep my destination confidential. I'm sorry."

"Have you already made up your mind?" Leng Jiuming was somewhat disappointed, thinking that some force had secretly contacted Bai Xu.

"Mm."

Bai Xu's response further confirmed Leng Jiuming's suspicions. Some other major force had probably taken an interest in Bai Xu. The Tang Sect? The War God Hall? Or the Federal military?

Still, none of those were bad choices. Any one of them would be a good destination.

"All right, I won't force you. If you plan to leave the Spirit Pagoda, tell me in time."

Leng Jiuming sat near the front of the bus with a dejected expression, his heart aching. The treasure he had cultivated for several years was about to be poached just like that. Meanwhile, Bai Xu wore the expression of an old man on the subway.

When had he ever said he wanted to leave the Spirit Pagoda?

Suddenly, Leng Jiuming turned around and earnestly instructed him, "If you become successful in the future, remember not to forget your teacher!"

"Oh, okay." Bai Xu jumped at the sudden giant face and stammered his agreement.

"And the sixty-six million, five hundred and thirty thousand Federal Coin you owe me!"

The corner of Bai Xu's mouth twitched when he heard that number. He forced a smile. "Don't worry, Teacher. I'm not someone who skips out on debts, hahaha!"

He had indeed consumed quite a few spiritual items during this period, and Leng Jiuming had spared no expense. Cultivation truly consumed a great deal of money.

Purchasing soul spirits, buying tickets for the Spirit Ascension Platform, arranging daily meals, and so on—only soul master families had the financial resources to continuously support progress in cultivation.

For an independent cultivator without backing, struggling alone in the soul master world without joining any faction, every step would be difficult.

The soul master world also ran on relationships and social conventions!

Not everyone could earn money by following Tang Wulin's path as a blacksmith, especially when he had a high-ranking blacksmith teaching him. His side profession brought in money absurdly fast.

Bai Xu could not do that. Up to now, he only had a basic understanding of forging, Mechas, and the like. He had never studied them in depth.

However, that was because he had focused all his energy on secret arts. Looking at future development, it was still a guaranteed profit.

The group from Eastsea Academy also boarded a bus under the leadership of Wu Changkong and the dean of students, Long Hengxu, heading for Skysea City.

On the bus, Gu Yue sat with Xu Xiaoyan. Her gaze occasionally drifted toward Tang Wulin, who was sleeping soundly ahead and to the right, as she silently assessed him. The son of a God King... the Golden Dragon King Bloodline... It looks like he doesn't know his own origins, nor what the bloodline within him means.

Gu Yue actually had a favorable impression of the adorable boy, but Bai Xu's words had awakened her. She truly could not become overly immersed in human emotions. She had to view everything from an observer's perspective.

Just like... Bai Xu's attitude.

But why is Bai Xu also an observer? His origins seem even more mysterious than Tang Wulin's.

Faced with a future that seemed increasingly strange, even the Silver Dragon King could not help feeling a trace of concern.

What that young man had revealed was simply too astonishing. Did someone capable of seeing through the past, present, and future truly exist in this world?

And what would happen once he grew up?

A God King? A Supreme God? Or a level like the Dragon God? Or perhaps someone who could contend against the Cosmic Laws and shatter the universe?

In the God Realm, where God Kings were already the pinnacle of combat power, the Silver Dragon King could not imagine just how far an existence beyond the norm could reach. In her understanding, the Dragon God had already been the peak.

At that thought, Gu Yue looked out the window, her mind gradually drifting away. The birth of a Dragon God did not necessarily require the Silver Dragon and Golden Dragon to devour each other. If the two combined and bore offspring, then with the Dragon God Core, perhaps their child would be even more likely to become the Dragon God.