Entering Heaven Dou City

In this world where everyone focuses solely on cultivating their martial spirits, all other branches of development are incredibly weak.

In ordinary cultivation worlds, there are arts like artifact refining, alchemy, talismans, and formations, but here, none of these exist.

Ban Shu sensed an opportunity here; the absence of these branches meant that the resources on this planet, Douluo Continent, remained completely untapped.

Rare immortal herbs had not been picked clean, and precious mineral materials had yet to be excavated—this was a massive, primitive treasure trove.

If Ban Shu could successfully master even one of these disciplines, it would be of great help to his future development.

"Have you thought it through?"

Qian Xunji looked at the earnest-faced Ban Shu and fell into deep thought.

Ban Shu's current strength was not weak, and if he dispatched a Title Douluo to follow 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: "Very well. You are no longer young; it is time to go out and gain some experience."

"How am I not young?"

Just then, Bibi Dong suddenly ran in from outside: "Teacher, Xiao Ban is only nine years old. How can you let him go out to train alone?"

"Oh?"

Watching Bibi Dong's shifty eyes, Qian Xunji propped up his chin and smiled slightly: "And what do you mean by that, Dong'er?"

"I want to go too!"

Bibi Dong patted herself with a serious expression: "As Xiao Ban's elder sister, I should naturally go with him to help him overcome any difficulties."

"I think you just want to go out and play, don't you?"

Seeing that her little scheme had been discovered by Qian Xunji, Bibi Dong scratched her head: "I'm just worried about Xiao Ban! I absolutely don't have any other intentions!"

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

Qian Xunji chuckled, stood up, and tapped Bibi Dong on the head: "Fine, this time I will send you and Xiao Ban out to train together."

"Yay!"

Bibi Dong jumped up with joy.

"However, not today."

Qian Xunji looked at them: "Given your current strength, going out alone is still too dangerous. I will discuss it with the Grand Elder and send a titled elder to accompany you and protect you from the shadows."

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

"Thank you, Teacher!" Bibi Dong was too preoccupied with the joy of going out to play to pay attention to what Qian Xunji was saying.

"Hmm, go back and pack your things."

Qian Xunji nodded, reached out to pat Ban Shu and Bibi Dong on the head, and smiled gently: "Remember, stay safe. Teacher will be waiting for you to return to Spirit Hall."

"Yes."

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

Once outside the palace, Bibi Dong was still daydreaming about where to start playing once they left Spirit Hall.

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

Ban Shu smiled at Bibi Dong: "I think we should go to the Heaven Dou Empire. I hear their Heaven Dou City is very prosperous and has plenty of fun things to do."

"Then it's decided! I'm going to pack my luggage first, bye-bye!"

Bibi Dong clapped her hands and skipped toward her room.

Early the next morning, a carriage pulled up steadily outside Spirit Hall.

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

Ban Shu stepped forward to pat Red Hare on the head and smiled at it.

Red Hare rolled its eyes, staring at Ban Shu speechlessly, as if to say, "What do you think?"

"Alright, alright, it's just pulling a carriage for a while, look at how aggrieved you are."

Ban Shu stroked Red Hare's mane. After years of his careful feeding, Red Hare was plump and strong, several times larger than an average horse, with thick, powerful limbs that could travel ten thousand miles a day without effort.

This made Ban Shu realize that Red Hare was no ordinary horse; it was highly likely the cub of some kind of spirit beast.

"Once we reach the Heaven Dou Empire, I'll get you the best fodder. I won't treat you poorly."

"Neigh~"

Red Hare's eyes widened immediately, looking at Ban Shu with anticipation.

"I'm not lying to you, don't worry." Ban Shu patted its flank and then climbed into the carriage.

"Dong'er, let's go."

From inside, Ban Shu reached out a hand toward Bibi Dong.

"Okay."

Bibi Dong hurriedly grabbed Ban Shu's hand and climbed into the carriage.

"Everyone sit tight, let's get going."

On the carriage, an old man who appeared ordinary was driving; this person was none other than Golden Crocodile Douluo.

That's right, the one accompanying Ban Shu and the others this time was him. Over the years, Ban Shu and his companions had frequently visited the Consecration Hall to build good relations with the elders there.

Among them, Golden Crocodile Douluo was the one they were on the best terms with, and it was he who had volunteered to protect the two this time.

"Let's go, Grandpa Golden Crocodile."

"Alright, hold on tight!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo drove the carriage, its wheels clattering against the bluestone road outside Spirit Hall as they sped off in the direction of Heaven Dou City.

A month later, a luxurious carriage was traveling on the road toward Spirit City, carrying Ban Shu and the others inside.

During this month, they hadn't been in a rush to reach their destination, instead stopping and going as they pleased, sightseeing and enjoying the scenery along the way.

They even acted as chivalrous heroes, slaying several groups of Fallen Ones and rescuing a few villages that had been enslaved.

These Fallen Ones had clearly been entrenched for a long time, constantly squeezing the villagers dry, which forced Ban Shu to sigh at how these nobles truly didn't treat commoners as human beings.

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

Eating delicious food and experiencing the hospitality of the villagers—it had to be said that most people on the Douluo Continent were very warm and welcoming.

Naturally, this also had a little something to do with the gleaming gold soul coins in Ban Shu's hands.

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

Inside the carriage, Bibi Dong looked forward to it with some longing: "I wonder what Heaven Dou City is really like, and if it's as prosperous as Spirit City."

"As the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, it is naturally on par with Spirit City."

Golden Crocodile Douluo said calmly: "As the transportation hub of the Heaven Dou Empire, all resources converge here."

"So Heaven Dou City is very impressive then?"

"Hmph!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo let out a cold snort. Although he didn't speak, anyone with a discerning eye could sense the disdain in his heart.

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

"That goes without saying, Spirit Hall is far stronger than the Heaven Dou Empire."

Bibi Dong nodded earnestly, then changed the subject: "But for now, let's just enjoy exploring Heaven Dou City; we can worry about the rest later."

"We've arrived."

Watching Heaven Dou City gradually come into clear view ahead, Golden Crocodile picked up the pace.

After a simple inspection by the guards at the gate, the three of them successfully entered.

"Wow, is this Heaven Dou City?"

Bibi Dong was like a butterfly fluttering about, looking here and there.

Once the process was over, Ban Shu put away Red Hare and the carriage, while Golden Crocodile Douluo hid in the shadows to protect them.