Ghost Leopard Douluo

After observing Tang San's current situation, Duan Fan prepared to head downstairs for dinner.

However, just as he reached the door, an aged voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Are you Duan Fan?"

Duan Fan felt as if he had been nailed to the spot, the hair on his back standing on end.

Anyone would be startled to suddenly have another person appear in their room.

Duan Fan turned around slowly.

The room's window was open, and the evening breeze caused the curtains to billow slightly.

Sitting on the chair by the window, an old man had appeared at some point.

He wore a grey robe and looked to be around sixty years old, with greying hair and a gaunt face. His eyes were unnaturally bright, like two polished dark gemstones, and they were currently sizing Duan Fan up in a leisurely manner.

The moment Duan Fan's gaze swept over him, he actually breathed a sigh of relief.

Because he saw the Spirit Hall emblem on the old man's grey robe.

Duan Fan steadied his emotions and spoke, "I am Duan Fan. May I ask who you are?"

The old man leaned back against the chair, looking quite casual, and a kind smile appeared on his face: "I am an elder of Spirit Hall, titled Ghost Leopard Douluo."

"You might not know me, but you should know my granddaughter, Wen Xiyue."

"She mentions you to me often."

Hearing the old man's self-introduction, Duan Fan was slightly stunned.

Does the fact that I possess Twin Martial Souls have such a massive impact?

Even a Spirit Hall elder has come all this way!

And it's Ghost Leopard Douluo himself!

I was right before; that cold deskmate of mine who possesses the Black-Striped Ghost Leopard really is related to Ghost Leopard Douluo.

But, with Wen Xiyue's cold personality, would she really mention me to Ghost Leopard Douluo often?

After a brief moment of surprise, Duan Fan immediately bowed slightly to greet him: "Greetings, Elder Ghost Leopard!"

Ghost Leopard Douluo chuckled, "No need to be so formal. Just like my girl, you can just call me Grandfather."

Duan Fan immediately changed his address: "Greetings, Grandfather Ghost Leopard."

"Ah, good child!"

Ghost Leopard Douluo agreed with a smile.

He then proceeded to the main business.

"Let me see your Martial Soul."

"Very well."

Duan Fan agreed, then immediately extended his right hand to activate his Martial Soul.

He understood, of course, that Ghost Leopard Douluo had traveled all the way from Spirit City just to see his Martial Soul, so he had to cooperate.

White light surged, and the Fantasy Pen appeared in Duan Fan's hand.

At the same time, a yellow century-level Soul Ring rose slowly from beneath Duan Fan's feet.

Ghost Leopard Douluo only glanced at the writing brush in Duan Fan's hand before urging, "I know of this writing brush Martial Soul; Wen Xiyue told me about it."

"Let me see your Second Martial Soul."

"Alright."

Duan Fan immediately complied, retracting the Fantasy Pen, and then extended his left hand to release his Second Martial Soul, the Soul-Sucking Battle Axe.

Black energy surged from his palm, quickly condensing into a long axe.

The handle was covered in special patterns, and the wide blade resembled spread wings, with a deep blue gemstone embedded in the center, inside which faint white mist could be seen swirling.

The moment he saw the Soul-Sucking Battle Axe, a smile appeared on Ghost Leopard Douluo's face once more: "It really is Twin Martial Souls. This axe Martial Soul looks extraordinary just from its appearance!"

"Very good!"

After taking a few more looks, Ghost Leopard Douluo signaled for Duan Fan to retract his Martial Soul.

He then brought up the second reason he had come.

"I heard from that kid Li Yi that your body is unusual and that you intend to absorb a Soul Ring of over a thousand years."

"Come here and let me see just how special your body really is."

Duan Fan's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Getting to body strength this quickly?

I thought I would have to listen to a long string of nonsense first.

I didn't expect Ghost Leopard Douluo to be so efficient!

Duan Fan was also eager to know exactly how strong his body was now, so he immediately walked over and stood before Ghost Leopard Douluo.

Ghost Leopard Douluo slowly sat up straight, reached out a gaunt hand toward Duan Fan's shoulder, and spoke, "Don't be afraid, it will be over soon."

"I will inject a trace of soul power into your body in a moment to examine your physical condition."

"It won't cause you any harm, only benefits."

"But it might sting a little, so you must endure it!"

Before he had even finished speaking, Ghost Leopard Douluo's large hand had already landed on Duan Fan's shoulder.

Strangely, Duan Fan felt no weight at all.

As soon as Ghost Leopard Douluo's last word fell, a sharp pain suddenly radiated from Duan Fan's shoulder.

The stinging sensation quickly spread from his shoulder throughout his entire body, yet Duan Fan's expression remained unchanged.

It was a little painful, but to Duan Fan, this level of pain was nothing.

Compared to the agony he endured during his physical tempering, it was almost negligible.

In just over ten seconds, the stinging sensation slowly faded away.

Ghost Leopard Douluo withdrew his hand and, looking at Duan Fan's calm expression, felt a flicker of surprise inside: I thought I would have to use my soul power to restrain this kid to complete the soul power probe. I didn't expect that he wouldn't even frown throughout the entire process.

Having reached the level of a Title Douluo, his control over soul power could be described as nothing short of miraculous.

It was precisely because of this that Ghost Leopard Douluo was able to use his soul power to probe Duan Fan's physical condition without causing him any harm.

He could even bring some benefits to the circulation of Duan Fan's soul power, making it flow more smoothly.

However, the process was quite painful, and most Soul Masters found it difficult to endure, especially a child of Duan Fan's age.

The result, however, was beyond Ghost Leopard Douluo's expectations.

Though surprised, Ghost Leopard Douluo's face remained as calm as water as he slowly said, "Your body is truly extraordinary; that kid Li Yi wasn't lying."

"According to my soul power probe, your physical strength is more than enough to absorb a Soul Ring of around 1,500 years."

"To absorb a thousand-year Soul Ring as a second Soul Ring is truly a rare sight."

"I have seen many Soul Masters attempt to absorb a thousand-year Soul Ring as their second, but without exception, none of them had a good outcome."

"But as for you, I am certain you will succeed!"

Ghost Leopard Douluo patted Duan Fan on the shoulder, then stood up and looked at the twilight outside the window.

"Let's go. It's still early, so I'll take you to obtain your second Soul Ring right now."

Duan Fan was stunned upon hearing this.

Is this Ghost Leopard Douluo always this efficient?

It's almost dark, and he still wants to take me to get a Soul Ring!

But with his strength, it didn't seem to matter even if it were pitch black.

Just as Duan Fan was about to agree, a knock sounded at the door, followed by the voice of a middle-aged man from outside.

"Duan Fan, are you in your room? It's Teacher Li Yi!"

Duan Fan was about to open the door, but Ghost Leopard Douluo's large hand had already landed on his shoulder.

The next second, Duan Fan felt the world spin around him.

When his vision returned to normal, he was shocked to discover that he had already arrived outside the small town.

Ghost Leopard Douluo's laughter rang out beside him: "Yo, not bad, kid. You can actually still stand steady."

"Let's keep moving then."

Before Duan Fan could even open his mouth, his vision blurred once more.