The Diamond-Shaped Mark

Walking on the streets of North Mouth River Town, Yang Shelly looked around with curiosity.

Is this the place where Brother Yi grew up?

People like Yang Shelly, looking around with a curious expression, are not uncommon in North Mouth River Town. But what truly catches the eye is Yang Shelly's appearance. In the Douluo Continent, where the average person's looks are above average due to the influence of Martial Soul, Yang Shelly's appearance and figure are sure to turn heads on the street.

"Young lady, is this your first time at ' Blue Silver Territory '?"

With a reserved smile on his face, Yisen Parker approached Yang Shelly a few meters away and asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Yang Shelly turned her gaze to Yisen Parker, nodded politely, and said, "Yes, this is my first time here."

Upon seeing Yang Shelly's response, Yisen Parker's face lit up with even greater joy. He subconsciously stepped forward and said, "Then... if you don't mind, I can act as your guide and show you around the town..."

"Oh right, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Yisen Parker, a level 22 Agility Attack System Grand Soul Master."

When talking about his abilities, Yisen Parker puffed out his chest, his tone filled with undisguised pride and arrogance.

Admittedly, in North Mouth River Town today, and within the ' Blue Silver Territory,' Soul Master are no longer rare figures. However, aside from those who rely on Baron Ling Yi and live in Mountain Sea Estate, Two-Ring Grand Soul Master is still one of the most renowned young talents in the entire ' Blue Silver Territory.'

In North Mouth River Town, the only one whose strength could rival Yisen Parker was Jiang Hai, the grandson of Master Jiang Kai from the Jiang Family Blacksmith Shop. Despite being considerably younger than Yisen Parker and having only level one Innate Soul Power, he had somehow managed to surpass him and reach level twenty-four.

"Isn't it just because your grandfather (Jiang Kai) got on the lord's good side first? Otherwise, how could he have cultivated faster than me!"

A flicker of resentment crossed Yisen Parker's mind. He thought of Jiang Hai's frequent visits to the Mountain Sea Estate to freeload, "If I had eaten those medicinal dishes and Soul Beast, I might already be Soul Elder!"

Regardless of Yisen Parker's inner thoughts, in the face of this eager overture, Yang Shelly decisively refused, saying, "No, I'm here to see someone."

As he spoke, he pointed to the direction of Mountain Sea Estate, which he had already inquired about beforehand.

Yisen Parker looked in the direction Yang Shelly pointed and saw Zhang Mufeng riding a fine horse into town, followed by a fully armed Guard Team.

Yang Shelly didn't say anything more to the young man who had struck up a conversation with her. She strode forward and headed towards Zhang Mufeng and the others.

"Whoa—"

Zhang Mufeng pulled on the reins, sat atop the halted horse, and looked at Yang Shelly approaching, asking, "Miss, is there something you need?"

Yang Shelly's gaze swept over Zhang Mufeng's armor, confirming that it was the type of sheriff's armor Ling Yi had mentioned before, before she spoke, "My name is Yang Shelly. Brother Yi... um, you mean Baron Ling Yi, the Baron Blue Silver, are you at Mountain Sea Estate right now?"

A dozen minutes later, at Mountain Sea Estate.

Upon seeing Ling Yi again, Yang Shelly's face, as beautiful as winter snow, instantly blossomed into a radiant smile as bright as summer.

"Thank you for your help, Ningqi ~"

Ling Yi smiled and nodded at the young man who brought Yang Shelly to Mountain Sea Estate.

Chen Ningqi clasped his hands in a respectful bow and said, "It's my duty, Lord. I still have patrol duties to perform today..."

"Go ahead." Ling Yi nodded and said, "Tell Ah Feng that there's a banquet at Mountain Sea Estate tonight, and ask him to come back early after his patrol. You should come and have a drink too—"

"Yes!" Chen Ningqi replied loudly, then turned and jogged away.

After watching the receding figure, Ling Yi turned his gaze to Yang Shelly in front of him.

At this moment, Yang Shelly only had Ling Yi in her eyes and hadn't even had time to thank Chen Ningqi.

Even after half a year apart, Yang Shelly remains as beautiful as ever. Her stunning face features sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, red lips, white teeth, and jet-black hair, which complements her fair skin and delicate features, making her appear as if she were sculpted from ancient ice.

But at this moment, the ice thawed, and her lips, blooming like cherry blossoms, curved into a crescent moon shape. Her originally sharp eyes, beneath her sword-like eyebrows, were now filled with joy.

Just as Yang Shelly stepped forward, preparing to throw herself into Ling Yi's arms, she heard Ling Yi ask with a chuckle:

"Shelly, it's been so long! Did you go Soul Hunting?"

"You look much more energetic than you did six months ago!"

Just then, Ah Yin, who had just arrived after hearing the news, stepped forward and interjected, "Oh? Has Shelly broken through to the Soul Ancestor?"

Seeing Ah Yin approach, a hint of displeasure flashed in Yang Shelly's eyes, but in front of Ling Yi, she had no choice but to patiently nod to Ah Yin, then looked at Ling Yi with a smile on her pretty face and replied, "Indeed, I originally planned to say hello to my father and the others before coming to the [Water Wood Duchy]. But because my strength was close to level forty, they insisted on keeping me here until I broke through and, with their help, obtained my Fourth Soul Ring, before they finally let me leave..."

At this point, a clear look of pride flashed across Yang Shelly's face as she continued:

"Brother Yi, you have no idea how much strength I displayed during this Soul Hunting that really surprised and stunned my father and the others—"

"Furthermore, because of my rigorous physical training, my physical abilities are in no way inferior to those Beast Martial Soul Ancestor. I absorbed a Soul Ring from a 6,200-year-old ' Six-Legged Knife Chi,' which completely astonished them!"

As Yang Shelly enthusiastically shared her experiences, Ling Yi maintained a gentle smile on his face.

Ah Yin, standing to the side, also smiled and said with a grin, "That's wonderful! I was thinking that since Brother Yi and I have both broken through to the Soul Ancestor, I figured you, Shelly, wouldn't fall behind us... But now it seems the three of us are at the same level again—"

Upon hearing this, Yang Shelly's phoenix eyes narrowed instantly, then she immediately smiled and said, "Of course, although you are the youngest, Ah Yin, your talent is the highest. Brother Yi and I can only catch up with you by working hard."

As soon as the words fell, the two women looked at each other, their faces beaming with smiles.

Beside him, Ling Yi: "..."

Don't panic, it's a small matter. There are only two, it's not like... cough! Never mind, safety first.

"Shelly," Ling Yi spoke, breaking the awkward silence, and said to Yang Shelly, "You must be tired from your journey. Let me have someone take you down to rest. I'll arrange a welcome dinner for you tonight and introduce you to my relatives and friends..."

Upon hearing this, Yang Shelly's smile widened, and she immediately nodded in agreement, "Okay!"

Ling Yi: "By the way, where's Crimson Cloud? Should I have someone take him to the stables? Treading Snow and Azure Wind are there..."

Yang Shelly shook her head and said, "When I came in just now, that person..."

Ling Yi prompted, "Ningqi, Chen Ningqi."

"Yes. It's him," Yang Shelly continued, "I've already had Crimson Cloud taken to the stables—"

"By the way, Brother Yi, what's this..." Yang Shelly raised her hand, her jade-like finger touching her smooth forehead, and asked Ling Yi, "When did you draw that mark? It looks really good—"

A bright blue diamond-shaped mark appeared slightly above Ling Yi's brow, a feature he had previously lacked.

The next chapter will be in the evening.