Mysterious Heaven Skill

Luo Can entered the shop and sat down behind the counter, unusually lost in thought.

He truly had not expected that the one he had fished out would be Qian Renxue.

"I never expected her hostility toward the original body to be so great. Fortunately, because of the system, she doesn't bear much ill will toward me. Otherwise, having a level ninety-five Dark Angel wandering around The Valley every day would really be a thorny problem."

Luo Can muttered to himself.

Honestly, when Qian Renxue burst from the water, his heart had skipped a beat despite itself.

White hair, dark golden eyes, that wickedly charming aura, and such a lovely figure—she perfectly matched his type.

"Cough."

Luo Can coughed lightly and shook his head, suppressing those messy thoughts.

Just then, Yang Yan walked in.

Upon seeing Luo Can, the youth hurriedly bowed. "Good morning, Boss Luo."

"Morning. Go to the inner hall and read. If there's anything you don't understand, come ask me."

"Yes!"

Yang Yan hugged the copy of Detailed Summary of Basic Herbs and hurried toward the back hall.

Watching his earnest back, Luo Can nodded slightly. Though the boy had been delayed, he was steady-minded and willing to work hard. He was worth cultivating.

Before long, the herb shop gradually became lively.

However, most of today's visitors had not come to buy herbs. They gathered in small groups inside the shop, pushing one another around until they finally shoved a middle-aged man forward.

Rubbing his hands together, the man asked nervously, "B-Boss Luo, the day before yesterday, you said you wanted to recruit Spirit Masters. Does that still stand?"

The moment he said that, everyone in the shop stared eagerly at Luo Can.

Luo Can smiled. "It stands. I do intend to recruit a group of Spirit Masters. Aside from children who have just awakened their martial souls, all one- to three-ring Spirit Masters under forty are eligible. For those who are particularly outstanding, the age limit can be extended to forty-five."

"Whoa—!"

The shop instantly erupted.

"Really?! Boss Luo, do I qualify? I'm thirty-five this year, a level thirty-three Soul Elder! My martial soul is an Iron-Back Bear!"

"What about me? I'm nearly forty, but both my Spirit Rings are hundred-year rings! My martial soul is a Swift Wind Leopard!"

"Boss Luo, my son is twelve this year and has Innate Soul Power level four. What do you think...?"

Everyone spoke at once, eagerly listing their qualifications, afraid they would miss this heaven-sent opportunity if they were even a moment too late.

Luo Can did not find it annoying. He took out a blank ledger, picked up a pen, and began recording with a cheerful smile.

"Don't rush. One at a time. State your name, age, martial soul, Soul Power Level, and Spirit Ring configuration clearly. If you have children of suitable age at home, give me their information as well."

This kept him busy for most of the day.

Only when the sun began to set did the bustle in the shop gradually fade. The ledger was already densely filled with the information of more than eighty people: forty-seven Spirit Masters and thirty-nine children of suitable age.

"Alright, we'll stop here for today." Luo Can closed the ledger and said to the few people still lingering in the shop, "Gather at the entrance of Baican Village at dawn tomorrow."

"Alright, Boss Luo!"

"We'll definitely be there on time!"

Only then did everyone leave in satisfaction.

Luo Can stood up and rolled his shoulders before calling toward the back hall.

"Yang Yan, you don't need to come to the herb shop tomorrow. Go home and focus on studying that book."

"Yes! I understand!" Yang Yan nodded heavily.

After closing the shop, Luo Can went to Ye Mansion.

He made a round through Ye Mansion and found only Ye Qingyu, who was reading medical books in a pavilion.

"Little Luo?" Ye Qingyu was somewhat surprised to see him. "Is something wrong?"

"Yes." Luo Can nodded. "I'm preparing to formally establish a faction. Tomorrow, I'll recruit the first group of people in Baican Village. Since Senior Ye is one of the founding elders, I would like to invite him to witness this moment."

"I see..." Ye Qingyu thought for a moment, then said apologetically, "Father set out yesterday to provide free medical consultations in several towns along the Heaven Dou Empire's border. He likely won't return for at least one or two months."

She paused and looked at Luo Can. "How about I go instead?"

Luo Can considered it, then nodded. "Alright. Then come to Baican Village tomorrow morning, Sister Ye."

"Alright."

After settling the matter, the two chatted for a while about Ye Lingling's recent situation. Luo Can did not take his leave until evening.

By the time he returned to Fate Defying Valley, the sky had already darkened.

Qian Renxue was sitting on a Bluestone by the lake, holding a slender blade of grass and idly stirring the water's surface with it.

Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were in the open space nearby. One was practicing the Tiger Stance, while the other rested her chin in her hands and watched from the side. Yet the two little girls would occasionally cast resentful glances at Qian Renxue.

The moment he landed, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling came running over with a patter of feet.

"Master!"

"Master, you're finally back!"

The two girls each grabbed a corner of his clothes, their little mouths pouting high.

"What happened?" Luo Can asked.

"Big Sister Qian Renxue!" Dugu Yan said angrily. "She ate all the Medicinal Meals you prepared for us!"

Ye Lingling nodded vigorously beside her and added, "She didn't even leave us a single bite."

Luo Can: "..."

He turned toward Qian Renxue by the lake.

Qian Renxue happened to look up as well, meeting his gaze. She blinked those violet-gold eyes and gave him an innocent smile.

"It was too delicious. I couldn't stop myself."

Luo Can rubbed his brow, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

He had never expected the dark version of Qian Renxue to be such a foodie!

"Forget it." He sighed. "I'll make an extra portion from now on... I suppose."

As he spoke, he glanced at Qian Renxue.

Judging by today's appetite, would one extra portion... really be enough?

Thinking about how he would have to serve as the personal chef for these three "ancestors" for a long time to come, Luo Can felt rather helpless.

"Come on. Let's make dinner."

He headed for the kitchen and rolled up his sleeves.

Qian Renxue naturally followed him in, leaning against the doorframe as she watched Luo Can work. Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan crowded at the doorway too, staring eagerly. They really were hungry.

With the addition of Qian Renxue, this "big eater," Luo Can prepared an especially outrageous amount of food that night.

Soon, the fragrance of medicinal ingredients and food intertwined, filling the entire kitchen.

As Qian Renxue watched Luo Can's smooth, practiced movements, a complicated look appeared in her eyes.

She had met many "powerhouses." Those Title Douluo and sect elders were all lofty and untouchable. Yet this man before her clearly possessed strength that could crush the vast majority of people, but he was willing to personally cook and handle such trivial matters for two little girls.

"You really are... quite different," she suddenly said.

"Hmm?" Without turning around, Luo Can continued stir-frying.

"Nothing." Qian Renxue smiled and said no more.

An hour later, the night had grown deep.

A lavish dinner covered the stone table outside the Wooden House.

Qian Renxue was much more restrained this time, though she still ate elegantly and quickly. Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan also stuffed their little cheeks full, their satisfied eyes narrowing into crescents.

After dinner, the two little girls cleaned up the dishes and returned to their rooms to rest.

Late at night, all was silent.

Luo Can sat by the lake and took out his fishing rod. Qian Renxue also walked over and sat beside him, resting her chin on her hand as she watched with great interest.

"What good thing will you fish up today?" she asked.

"Who knows?" Luo Can smiled and cast his line into the water.

Qian Renxue truly was curious. Luo Can had managed to "fish" her out—what would he fish out today?

Fifteen minutes later, the fishing line gave a faint tremble.

With a flick of his wrist, Luo Can lifted the rod.

A yellowed book broke through the water and landed steadily in his palm.

The cover was simple, bearing three words.

Mysterious Heaven Skill.

[Technique: Mysterious Heaven Skill (Complete Version)]

[Description: The internal cultivation method Tang San secretly learned from the Tang Sect in his previous life and brought to Douluo Continent after transmigrating. The inner force cultivated by it is upright and balanced, deep and enduring. It is an orthodox Daoist technique that can also accelerate the cultivation of Soul Power.]

After reading the description, Luo Can's eyes lit up. Good heavens, I actually fished out the protagonist's cultivation technique?!

"A book?" Qian Renxue leaned closer and glanced at the cover. "Mysterious Heaven Skill... I've never heard of it. Is it some kind of meditation method?"

Luo Can closed the book and turned toward her, smiling meaningfully. "Heh, this isn't an ordinary meditation method. This is the technique Tang San cultivates. And its origins are far from simple."

Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow, unconvinced. "What is so extraordinary about it? Isn't it merely a cultivation technique? No matter how impressive it is, could it be stronger than the meditation method passed down by the Angel God?"

Luo Can smiled without answering directly, instead asking a question.

"You've met Tang San. What do you think is different about his Soul Power compared to an ordinary Spirit Master's?"

Qian Renxue thought for a moment, her brows slightly furrowed.

"It truly is... somewhat different. His Soul Power is exceptionally solid and rich, and his recovery speed is astonishingly fast. His control over Soul Power is also terrifyingly precise. Even though his level isn't high, he can use techniques far beyond his level..."

As she spoke, she suddenly realized something and sharply turned toward the book in Luo Can's hand.

"You mean... all of that is because of this Mysterious Heaven Skill?"

"Not just that." Luo Can opened the book and pointed at the complex circulation paths and acupoint markings within. "This technique's system is completely different from every meditation method currently found on Douluo Continent."

He lifted his head and looked into Qian Renxue's eyes. "Because this technique came from another world."

Qian Renxue: "!!!"

Her violet-gold pupils suddenly contracted.

She stared fixedly at the book in Luo Can's hand. "A-another... world?"

Luo Can nodded, waving the book in his hand. "And Tang San is also a 'transmigrator' from that world."

Another world?

A transmigrator?