Learning the Enemy's Identity - Tang Hao

Xing Tian was truly losing his patience; had this been his previous life, he would have slapped Osler away with a single palm.

But in this life, he was not alone, so he could only say helplessly, "It is not what you think. I am a relative of Grandpa Ye Renxin, and I entered the academy with a recommendation letter he wrote. I am looking for Sister Ye Lingling."

Osler stood up instantly, brushed the dust off his body, and realized with a start, "Oh! So it's you! I've heard about you from Dugu Yan before. She even said your talent is the best in the world. I didn't believe it at first, but now I do."

"You know Sister Ye Lingling and Sister Dugu Yan?"

Xing Tian's expression softened noticeably.

Osler smoothed his hair and said with a touch of vanity, "Of course. We were all Tianwei Level students before. Not only were we in the same class, but Ye Lingling and I even hunted our second Soul Ring together. Dugu Yan has already advanced to Tianzhu Level, but I am confident I will reach it within a year and a half."

"But speaking of Ye Lingling, her talent is indeed very high, and she works very hard. Even though she is of the Support System, her cultivation speed is on par with mine."

Osler began to get carried away again, throwing an arm around Xing Tian's shoulder.

Xing Tian brushed his hand away with disgust. "Understood. I'm going to find Sister Ye Lingling now."

Osler hurriedly followed. "You just arrived, so you must be unfamiliar with the academy. Let me take you. Ye Lingling only goes to a few places. Since today is a rest day, if she is in the academy, she is either cultivating in her dormitory or reading in the library."

Having a guide was certainly easier, so Xing Tian agreed and chose to head to the library first.

As soon as he entered the library, Xing Tian understood what Dugu Bo had told him earlier.

Most students at Heaven Dou Royal Academy were indeed idle and incompetent; there were hardly any people in the library, and many were not even reading books on Soul Master cultivation, but rather romance novels, while some were simply here on dates.

Fortunately, Ye Lingling was reading in a quiet corner. No particular emotion could be discerned from her; it seemed as though only loneliness could be seen upon her.

Seeing Xing Tian walk toward a bookshelf nearby, Osler was confused. "Aren't you going over there?"

"The reason I chose the library first is, of course, because there are books I want to read."

Xing Tian replied indifferently while searching for the books he wanted.

Osler offered enthusiastically, "What books are you looking for? I'll help you find them!"

Xing Tian's movements paused imperceptibly. "Are there any books recording the Title Douluo currently on the continent? Also, books related to Soul Tool."

"I knew it!"

Osler wore an expression of sudden realization. "You have Innate Full Soul Power. If nothing goes wrong, you will definitely become a Title Douluo, so it is only natural to want to understand the situation of your predecessors."

Suddenly, he looked pleasantly surprised. "Doesn't that mean I have a Title Douluo roommate? Little Tian, you have to look after me in the future."

Xing Tian could only offer a perfunctory response. "Yes, yes, yes. Help me find the books first."

Osler was just a bit overly familiar, talkative, and restless, but he wasn't bad at heart, nor did he bully newcomers. From start to finish, he never mentioned inviting Xing Tian to join any family or faction.

Osler quickly helped Xing Tian find two books, but compared to the others, they were pitifully thin.

"The Title Douluo on the surface can be counted on two hands. Plus, most of them come from major powers, so their confidentiality is excellent. Even the Heaven Dou Imperial Family knows very little. Just make do with these."

"And this is the book related to Soul Tool. I really don't understand why you want this."

"The crafting techniques for Soul Tool have been lost. What is popular today is mostly storage-type or civilian-use."

"The Soul Master world values one's own Martial Soul cultivation more. You are putting the cart before the horse. You have Innate Full Soul Power; you shouldn't waste your time and energy on this."

"Just leave it be." Xing Tian took the two books and walked toward Ye Lingling, leaving Osler to follow helplessly.

Although many people in the library were not there to study seriously, they were nobles after all, and their instincts in certain areas were still quite sharp.

Osler's talent was among the best in the academy, and his family elders held high titles, yet he was following someone else—it was too suspicious.

Moreover, the two were heading toward Ye Lingling. Everyone knew Ye Lingling was a notorious ice queen; except for a very few outstanding students, she wouldn't even speak to anyone.

"May I sit here?"

Under normal circumstances, Ye Lingling would have ignored such a request, but she was very familiar with the voice. She looked up abruptly and saw that familiar, yet somewhat strange face across from her.

"Little Tian! You're here!"

Ye Lingling's face instantly bloomed into a smile. Even though she wore a veil, one could still feel her joy and beauty.

Osler was stunned. Was the person in front of him really Ye Lingling?

Although he knew the two were acquainted, this was too much of a double standard. Ye Lingling was a famous ice goddess; she had never even smiled at a boy, not even in front of her teachers.

Seeing Osler nearby, Ye Lingling quickly returned to her usual self, though the corners of her mouth remained slightly upturned. "Please, sit. Student Osler, you may sit as well."

Osler's movements were swift; he pulled out two chairs and said to Xing Tian with a smile, "I'm basking in your glory today to get this treatment. If I tell that bird-man Yu Feng about this, he'll be furious! Hahahaha!"

Osler laughed a bit too brazenly, only to be interrupted by Xing Tian. "This is a library!"

Osler quickly covered his mouth and lowered his head. "Sorry, I just couldn't help it when I thought of Yu Feng's expression later, hehehe!"

Ye Lingling asked, "What level are you now?"

Before Xing Tian could speak, Osler blurted out, "He's level 21! What a monster!"

Xing Tian didn't speak, merely giving him a look for Osler to interpret himself.

"You two talk, you two talk."

Osler gave a sheepish smile and pretended to be very interested in the book in his hand.

At this moment, Ye Lingling saw the two books Xing Tian had chosen and asked in confusion, "Title Douluo? There isn't much information recorded here, only a few events. Soul Tool? You're interested in this too?"

Xing Tian replied, "Yes, Title Douluo are the pinnacle of Soul Masters, so naturally, I want to admire them. As for Soul Tool, I feel they have great potential. If a Soul Master can combine with a Soul Tool, their combat power will surely take a massive leap."

Ye Lingling smiled and said, "If you want to understand Title Douluo, you might as well ask Senior Dugu; he knows far more than what is in the books."

"As for Soul Tool, the crafting methods are almost lost. The Soul Tool we have today are mostly discovered from ruins."

"Starting from almost zero, trying to research a systematic Soul Tool framework is as difficult as ascending to heaven. But if you succeed, you will definitely be famous for all eternity."

The two did not continue the conversation, instead lowering their heads to read. This left Osler at a loss, yet he didn't feel any awkwardness between them; on the contrary, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.