Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi Arrive

In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's garden, sunlight filtered through the lush branches and leaves, falling across the flagstone path. Ning Rongrong was tugging at Chen Xin's sleeve and whining coquettishly, her delicate little face scrunched into a pout. "Grandpa Sword, play hide-and-seek with me! Dad is always busy with sect matters and never plays with me!"

Chen Xin shook his head helplessly. Though the long sword in his hand remained sheathed, his voice carried a hint of gentleness. "You little rascal, all you know is how to pester me. Fine, we'll play. But you'd better hide well—don't let me find you the moment I start looking."

"Grandpa Sword is the best!" Ning Rongrong immediately beamed. Just as she was about to pull Chen Xin away, a Soul Master hurried through the garden. It was Bai Qingyun, who had just returned from Goldfish Village. He had not even caught his breath before rushing toward the Sect Master's Hall, though he still remembered to bow to Chen Xin and Ning Rongrong as he passed.

"Reporting to the Sect Master!" Bai Qingyun rushed into the hall and dropped to one knee, his voice full of excitement. "In Goldfish Village under our jurisdiction, I've just awakened an Innate Full Soul Power genius! His martial soul is an unknown long saber with an extremely unusual appearance!"

"Innate Full Soul Power?" Ning Fengzhi had been reading through a dossier. At those words, he abruptly rose from his seat, and the Jade Brush in his hand slapped down onto the desk. "Is this true? Where is he? Take me to see him at once!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure entered from outside the hall. It was Chen Xin, who had heard the commotion. The faint smile on his face vanished at once, replaced by a solemn expression, and his grip around his sword hilt tightened. "A blade martial soul with Innate Full Soul Power? That's rare indeed. Fengzhi, I'll go with you." Very few things on the Douluo Continent could make Ning Fengzhi lose his composure and draw Chen Xin's particular attention. An Innate Full Soul Power genius was certainly one of them.

Less than half an incense stick later, Ning Fengzhi's carriage arrived outside Goldfish Village. Once it stopped, Ning Fengzhi lifted the curtain and looked at the small village before him, thick with the scent of earth. He could not help murmuring, "Goldfish Village... I remember this village was surveyed years ago. There wasn't even a single Soul Master here, yet it produced an Innate Full Soul Power genius."

Chen Xin followed behind him, his gaze sweeping over the children playing at the village entrance before settling on an open patch of ground nearby. A thin little figure stood there—it was Wang Chuan. He wore coarse cloth clothes that had been washed nearly white, and he still held half an unfinished corn bun in his hand. With his head tilted upward, he stared at the sky, seemingly lost in thought.

"Child, your name is Wang Chuan, correct?" Ning Fengzhi stepped forward, his tone as gentle as a spring breeze, entirely devoid of a sect master's airs.

Wang Chuan turned around. Seeing the elegantly dressed, refined man before him and the sharp-eyed old man behind him with a long sword on his back, he could not help feeling nervous. He replied softly, "Yes, sir. My name is Wang Chuan."

"Wang Chuan?" Ning Fengzhi crouched down so that they were eye to eye. "Do you know what Innate Full Soul Power means? It means you were born with a higher starting point than others. As long as you cultivate diligently, you will certainly become a top Soul Master in the future. We are from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and we would like to take you back to the sect for training. Are you willing?"

Wang Chuan's eyes lit up, but then he seemed to remember something and lowered his head. "I am willing, Uncle. But can I tell my father and mother first? They're still waiting to hear from me."

"Of course." Ning Fengzhi smiled and rubbed his head. "We were planning to visit your parents and speak with them properly. Don't call me sir anymore. Just call me Uncle."

Chen Xin stood nearby without speaking, his gaze fixed on Wang Chuan as his brows furrowed slightly. Only after Wang Chuan turned to lead the way did he lean toward Ning Fengzhi and lower his voice. "Fengzhi, there's something unusual about this child. Look at how excessively pale he is—he's clearly suffered from long-term malnutrition. Yet the soul power in his body carries two conflicting auras at once. One is overflowing with vitality, while the other conceals an almost imperceptible negativity. It's as if... two forces are balancing each other out."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, his expression growing more serious. "I noticed it as well. But there are too many villages under the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's jurisdiction. In the end, we cannot see to every household's livelihood. Let's meet his parents first and explain everything clearly. As for the abnormality in his soul power, once we bring him back to the sect, we'll have Gu Rong examine him more carefully."

Wang Chuan led the two of them home. Along the way, they encountered many villagers. Seeing Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's attire, everyone stopped to stare and whisper among themselves. Before long, they reached the gate to his courtyard. Xiao Qingyun and Wang Shanhe were already waiting outside, both still clutching their aprons as though they had just rushed over from the stove.

"Xiao Chuan, you're finally back!" Xiao Qingyun hurried forward and grabbed Wang Chuan's hand, looking him over from head to toe. "How was it? Did your martial soul awakening go smoothly? Even if you didn't awaken one, it's all right. Your father and mother will raise you for the rest of your life!"

Wang Chuan smiled and shook his head, pointing at Ning Fengzhi behind him. "Mother, I'm fine. This uncle even said I'm a genius!"

Only then did Xiao Qingyun notice Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin. Their noble bearing seemed utterly out of place in her family's humble courtyard, and her heart immediately tightened. She hurriedly straightened her clothes and spoke respectfully. "May I ask why you two have come to see Xiao Chuan and us?"

Wang Shanhe also stepped forward, discreetly shielding Wang Chuan behind him. Though he had never seen much of the world, he knew that people with such extraordinary bearing were certainly no ordinary individuals. He feared that his child might suffer a loss.

Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi quickly spoke in a gentle tone. "There is no need to be nervous. I am Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. This is Sword Douluo Chen Xin. We came today because Wang Chuan is a rare Innate Full Soul Power genius. We would like to invite him to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and nurture him properly."

"S-Sect Master? Sword Douluo?" Xiao Qingyun and Wang Shanhe froze where they stood, their faces filled with shock. Though they were only ordinary villagers, they had heard of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Douluo title. Those were beings far beyond their reach! Once they recovered, they hurriedly pulled Wang Chuan down with them to kneel. "This commoner greets the Sect Master! This commoner greets Your Excellency Sword Douluo! We failed to recognize your greatness just now. Please forgive us!"

"Get up. There is no need for such formalities." Chen Xin raised his wrist slightly, and a gentle force of soul power supported the three of them, preventing them from kneeling. "We were the ones who intruded abruptly. There is no need to be so courteous."

Ning Fengzhi added, "Could we go inside and discuss the details? Regarding Wang Chuan's future, we would like to speak with the two of you properly."

Only then did Xiao Qingyun and Wang Shanhe come back to their senses and hurriedly stepped aside. "Of course, of course! Please come in, Your Excellency and sir! It's just that our home is so shabby—we've made you suffer..."

"It's no matter." Ning Fengzhi waved a hand and followed them into the small courtyard. A few vegetables grew in the yard, and firewood was piled in the corner. Though simple, the place was clean and tidy. Chen Xin followed behind, his gaze passing over the house before finally falling on Wang Chuan. This child, born into poverty yet blessed with extraordinary talent, might one day bring unexpected surprises to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—and perhaps even the entire Douluo Continent.