Entering Heaven Dou City

In this world, where everyone focused single-mindedly on cultivating their Martial Souls, all other branches were sorely neglected.

The weapon forging, alchemy, talismans, and formations found in ordinary cultivation worlds were all completely absent here.

Ban Shu had sensed an opportunity. The absence of these branches meant that the resources on Douluo Continent had yet to be developed at all.

The rare Immortal Herbs hadn't all been picked clean, and precious ores and materials remained undiscovered. This was a vast, untouched treasure trove.

If Ban Shu managed to master even one of these fields, it would greatly benefit his future development.

"Have you made up your mind?"

Watching Ban Shu's serious expression, Qian Xunji fell into thought.

Ban Shu's strength wasn't weak these days. If he sent a Titled Douluo to follow him in secret, there shouldn't be any problems.

Since that was the case, it was time to let Xiao Ban go out and see the world. Thinking this, Qian Xunji nodded. "That's fine. You're not so young anymore. It's time to get out and see the world."

"How am I not young?"

Just then, Bibi Dong dashed in from outside. "Teacher, Xiao Ban is only nine! How can you let him go out and train by himself?"

"Oh?"

Looking at Bibi Dong's shifty little eyes, Qian Xunji propped up his chin and smiled faintly. "And what do you mean by that, Dong'er?"

"I want to go with him, too!"

Bibi Dong gave herself a solemn pat on the chest. "As Xiao Ban's big sister, I should go with him and help him overcome any difficulties."

"I think you just want to go out and have fun."

When Qian Xunji saw right through her, Bibi Dong scratched her head. "I'm just worried about Xiao Ban, okay? I absolutely don't have any other plans!"

"If I believed you, I wouldn't be your teacher!"

Qian Xunji chuckled, stood up, and tapped Bibi Dong on the head. "All right. This time, I'll send you and Xiao Ban out to train together."

"Yay!"

Bibi Dong jumped up with delight.

"But not today."

Qian Xunji looked at the two of them. "With your current strength, going out alone would still be too dangerous. I'll discuss it with the Great Enshrined and send a Titled Elder along to protect you in secret."

"Understood. Thank you, Teacher." Ban Shu had no objections.

"Thank you, Teacher!" Bibi Dong was too caught up in the thought of all the fun she'd have on the trip to pay attention to what Qian Xunji had said.

"Mm. Go back and pack your things."

Qian Xunji nodded, patted Ban Shu and Bibi Dong on the head, and smiled warmly. "Remember to stay safe. I'll be waiting for you to come back at Spirit Hall."

"Mm."

The two nodded firmly, then turned and left the Pope Palace.

After leaving the palace, Bibi Dong was still imagining all the fun she'd have once they got out of Spirit Hall.

"Xiao Ban, where do you think we should go first, Heaven Dou Empire or Star Luo Empire?"

Ban Shu smiled at Bibi Dong. "I think we should go to Heaven Dou Empire. I heard Heaven Dou City is very bustling, with lots of fun things to do."

"Then it's settled! I'll go pack my bags. Bye!"

Bibi Dong clapped her hands and skipped off toward her room.

Early the next morning, a carriage stood waiting outside Spirit Hall.

"Red Hare, why are you pulling the carriage?"

Ban Shu walked up, patted Red Hare on the head, and smiled at him.

Red Hare gave Ban Shu a dead-eyed glare, as if to say, What do you think?

"All right, it's just pulling a carriage for a little while. You don't have to look so aggrieved."

Ban Shu stroked Red Hare's mane. After years of careful feeding, Red Hare was now a big, well-fleshed beast, several times larger than an ordinary horse. His limbs were thick and powerful, and he could travel ten thousand li in a day without breaking a sweat.

This also made Ban Shu realize that Red Hare wasn't an ordinary horse. Most likely, he was a young Soul Beast.

"Once we get to Heaven Dou Empire, I'll get you the best fodder. I won't let you go without."

"Neigh~"

Red Hare's eyes immediately lit up, and he looked at Ban Shu expectantly.

"I'm not kidding. You can count on it." Ban Shu patted his flank, then climbed into the carriage.

"Dong'er, let's go."

From inside, Ban Shu reached out to Bibi Dong.

"Okay."

Bibi Dong quickly took his hand and climbed into the carriage.

"Everyone settled? Then let's go."

An ordinary-looking old man drove the carriage. It was none other than Golden Crocodile Douluo.

That's right. He was the one accompanying Ban Shu and the others this time. Over the years, they had often visited the Worship Hall and built good relationships with its Enshrined Elders.

Golden Crocodile Douluo was the one they were closest to, and this time, he had volunteered to protect them.

"Let's go, Grandpa Golden Crocodile."

"All right. Hold on tight!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo drove the carriage along the flagstone road outside Spirit Hall, speeding toward Heaven Dou City.

A month later, a luxurious carriage traveled along the road to Spirit City, carrying Ban Shu and the others.

They hadn't been in any hurry to reach their destination that month. Instead, they had traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping here and there to enjoy the scenery.

They had even played the heroes, killing several groups of Fallen Ones and rescuing a few villages where the residents had been enslaved.

Those Fallen Ones had clearly been entrenched there for a long time, constantly exploiting the villagers. Ban Shu couldn't help but sigh at how little these nobles cared about ordinary people.

Of course, aside from these unpleasant incidents, they had also spent some time in every town along the way.

They sampled delicious food and experienced the villagers' warm hospitality. Most people on Douluo Continent were indeed very friendly and welcoming.

Of course, that had a little something to do with the gleaming gold Soul Coins Ban Shu carried.

"We'll reach Heaven Dou City in a few more hours!"

Inside the carriage, Bibi Dong looked forward to their arrival. "I wonder what Heaven Dou City is like. Is it as bustling as Spirit City?"

"As the capital of Heaven Dou Empire, it naturally rivals Spirit City."

Golden Crocodile Douluo replied calmly, "Heaven Dou City is a major transportation hub for Heaven Dou Empire. All the resources flow into the city."

"So Heaven Dou City is really impressive?"

"Hmph!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo snorted. Though he said nothing, anyone could tell he looked down on the place.

"Compared to our Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou City is nothing."

"Of course. Spirit Hall is far stronger than Heaven Dou Empire."

Bibi Dong nodded seriously, then changed the subject. "But for now, let's enjoy looking around Heaven Dou City. We can talk about the rest later."

"We're here."

Seeing Heaven Dou City come into view, Golden Crocodile Douluo picked up the pace.

After a brief inspection by the guards at the gate, the three of them entered the city as planned.

"Wow, so this is Heaven Dou City?"

Bibi Dong was like a butterfly flitting from place to place, looking at everything around her.

Once the procedure was over, Ban Shu put Red Hare and the carriage away together. Golden Crocodile Douluo also vanished into the shadows to protect them.