My Sign-in Life in Douluo Author: Ya Ling
Synopsis:
"Don't run! Ah, open your mouth wider." On the training ground, a boy chased someone while carrying a giant bell...
"Hey, Oscar, I once heard a story about a second son called Bajie. How about I call you Bajie from now on?" The boy grinned mischievously. Oscar burst out laughing. "Was he as handsome as me?"
Tang San froze for a moment, then said awkwardly, "I think he was a pig."
The worst thing was when the air suddenly fell silent... "Jiang Siming, get over here..."
Chapter 1: My Name Is Jiang Siming
As one of countless transmigrators, Jiang Siming's life after crossing over seemed to have gotten the wrong script.
A lazy young man lay on a boulder before a hill in Holy Soul Village, occasionally glancing at the boy sweating it out on a distant mountain. Tang San.
"This is so damn hard. Where's the promised cheat? Other people transmigrate into wealthy merchant families or become princes, but my parents are both dead." Jiang Siming grumbled inwardly.
The sun climbed higher, and Holy Soul Village began to bustle.
"Brother Siming, why are you still sleeping? Get up. Let's go home." Tang San gently nudged the dazed Jiang Siming awake.
"Let's go." Jiang Siming gave Tang San a meaningful look.
Tang San, of course, hadn't taught Jiang Siming the Mysterious Heaven Skill. Even in the original story, Tang San hadn't passed it on to anyone before becoming a god. Though Tang San didn't yet know that the Mysterious Heaven Skill could aid Soul Power cultivation, such a miraculous technique was bound to make people jealous. If it got out, it would cause unnecessary trouble.
Besides, even if Jiang Siming learned it, it would be useless. Neither of his parents had a Martial Soul, so he'd probably inherited a useless one. What difference would Innate Full Soul Power make? He'd still be useless. Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was actually the Blue Silver Emperor. Jiang Siming's wasn't.
"Xiao San, Siming, where have you two been? Do you know what day it is? You're supposed to undergo Martial Soul Awakening today. Hurry up, or Grandmaster Su Yuntao will be kept waiting." Old Jack came running over, hunched over but surprisingly fast, and scooped up both Jiang Siming and Tang San. This was a world of Martial Souls, where people were generally strong. Before long, they reached the village entrance.
"Grandmaster Su Yuntao, sorry to have kept you waiting," Old Jack said respectfully.
"All right. Now that everyone's here, I'll begin."
"Ding! Startup successful. Welcome to the Strongest Sign-in System. A sign-in mission has been issued. The host must complete it to sign in and claim the reward. Awaken your Martial Soul. Reward: Innate Full Soul Power."
Jiang Siming froze, then suddenly jumped up and shouted, "Oh, yeah!" Everyone around him stared in surprise. Only then did Jiang Siming notice their expressions. He slowly wiped the grin from his face, shouting inwardly, I've finally waited long enough! I'm going to grow stronger, and I'm going to get girls. Hahaha...
"All right, quiet down. We're starting." Su Yuntao released his Martial Soul and held the crystal ball to his chest with both hands. As he poured in his Soul Power, the crystal ball grew brighter and brighter. Suddenly, it emitted a layer of white light that enveloped all the children, then instantly withdrew into the crystal ball.
"All right, now slowly sense your Martial Soul and try to release it," Su Yuntao said as he withdrew his Martial Soul.
"Place your hand on the crystal ball. The first child, come forward."
"Martial Soul: wildflower. No Soul Power..."
"Next. Martial Soul: hoe. No Soul Power."
"Could it be that none of them can cultivate again?" Su Yuntao sighed.
"Next."
It was Tang San's turn. As expected, his Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass, but the test revealed that he had Innate Full Soul Power.
"Innate Full Soul Power, and with a useless Martial Soul? Unbelievable. Kid, would you like to join Spirit Hall?" Su Yuntao took a liking to his talent.
Just like in the original story, Tang San neither agreed nor refused.
Jiang Siming's mouth twitched. "Grandmaster, I'm still here."
"Haha, I forgot. All right, release your Martial Soul," Su Yuntao said, somewhat embarrassed.
In the original story, Su Yuntao had been an approachable man, and it seemed that was true. Soul Masters held a lofty status; another Soul Master wouldn't have been so understanding if someone interrupted their conversation.
Jiang Siming released his Martial Soul. It was a sword, covered in rust.
"Ding! Sign-in successful. Reward: Innate Full Soul Power."
"A Sword Martial Soul. What a pity—it looks like a useless sword," Su Yuntao said.
Jiang Siming placed his hand on the crystal ball, which instantly filled with light.
"Another Innate Full Soul Power? Since when did Innate Full Soul Power become so common?" Su Yuntao wondered.
"Young man, would you like to..." He was just about to invite him to join when the crystal ball's light suddenly dimmed.
"Level five? How could this happen? Innate Soul Power can drop?" Su Yuntao exclaimed in shock.
"All right, I'll give you your certificates." Su Yuntao sighed helplessly. Not long afterward, he left Holy Soul Village.
Just then, Old Jack hurried over.
"Xiao San, Siming, Grandmaster Su Yuntao told me you can both cultivate. Is that true?" Old Jack asked excitedly.
"Yes, Grandpa Village Chief," they answered together.
"Grandpa, I'll head home first. I still have to cook for my dad. Goodbye, Grandpa. Goodbye, Brother Siming," Tang San replied.
"Go on. Tell your father about it. In a few days, Grandpa will apply for you to attend a Soul Master academy," Old Jack said.
"Siming, let's go."
Ever since his parents died, Jiang Siming had lived at Old Jack's house.
Late at night...
"System, why do I feel like my First Martial Soul wasn't fully released?" That was right—Jiang Siming had twin Martial Souls. One of them was the Donghuang Bell. Jiang Siming, of course, knew that the Donghuang Bell was the ancient Demon Emperor's treasure, counted among the primordial supreme treasures. But he still felt that something was off about his First Martial Soul, as if it were being restricted.
"Ding! Host, don't worry. Your First Martial Soul needs a Soul Ring to unlock its seal. As for anything else, please explore on your own."