Kong Bo's "Wealth Code"

About five days later, Kong Deming brought Kong Bo to the Star Dou Great Forest. Once the great-grandfather and great-grandson arrived, they stepped down from the Sky Patrol Shuttle. Kong Bo immediately began to observe the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Star Dou Great Forest had been the site of countless large-scale soul-hunting expeditions throughout the ages, with a history of complexity and conflict that was difficult to recount. As Kong Bo observed the flora of the forest, he made his own assessments. The Star Dou Great Forest was primarily a tropical climate, the air quality was excellent, and the biodiversity was incredibly rich.

"Hmm?" Kong Deming frowned, instinctively shielding Kong Lei behind him. "How could there be such a powerful aura here? Bo'er, stand behind me!"

"A powerhouse from the Sun Moon Empire? You have arrived at quite an opportune moment." A cold voice echoed from above them. "Kong Deming, is this... your child?"

Kong Bo looked up to see a man in black robes hovering in mid-air above them.

The man was burly with shoulder-length black hair, a pair of dark golden pupils, and a cold, stern expression. This was none other than the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Di Tian, the de facto ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Di Tian? Why has he come to the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest? Kong Bo thought to himself. Could it be that something has gone wrong in the forest? Oh no, the Sky Dream Iceworm must have escaped!

"Yes," Kong Deming replied. "Bo'er, this is the Beast God Di Tian of the Star Dou Great Forest, whom I have often told you about."

"This junior pays his respects to the senior Beast God." Kong Bo bowed to Di Tian, then looked up to study him before speaking. "For the senior Beast God to personally visit the outer reaches of the Star Dou Great Forest, could it be that something major has occurred?"

"Hmph, boy, you guessed right. This Seat has lost something, and I am wondering if it happens to be in your hands."

"That is certainly not the case." Kong Bo replied without a hint of fear. "You are the host, and my great-grandfather and I are the guests. As you just saw, we were strolling here leisurely; there is no logic in stealing someone's property and then continuing to wander about on their territory."

"What a glib-tongued little brat," Di Tian remarked. "However, this Seat has lived in the human world for several thousand years and knows a thing or two about human society. Those master thieves often appear at the scene of the crime to divert the guards' suspicions."

"Senior Beast God, where have you ever seen a six-year-old master thief? I am my great-grandfather's own great-grandson. Goodness, bringing a six-year-old assistant to act as a thief—what, are you going to hang me down a chimney to sweep it?" After saying this, Kong Bo looked up, meeting Di Tian's gaze without a shred of fear. His eyes held no reverence, only a boundless, unbridled curiosity.

Di Tian was somewhat annoyed by Kong Bo's stare. He had encountered children while masquerading in human society, but he had never seen one as sharp as Kong Bo. Furthermore, the unbridled arrogance in the boy's eyes suggested a deeply conceited nature.

"Boy, this Seat is a Limit Douluo. You were enlightened early, so you should know that such powerhouses stand at the very pinnacle of the Douluo Continent," Di Tian's tone grew irritated. "Your great-grandfather is merely a level 96 Super Douluo. If not for the aid of soul tools, this Seat wouldn't even bother to look at him twice!"

"Bo'er, what are you doing?" Kong Deming looked at Kong Bo. He was only six years old and had not even obtained his first soul ring at level ten; how could he dare to speak to Di Tian with such fearlessness? His courage was far too great.

"Great-grandfather, leave the rest to me," Kong Bo said. "This junior cannot always rely on your protection. That is what you taught me, isn't it?"

"You!" Kong Deming was stunned. How could his own great-grandson be such a striver?

The "wealth code" of the Douluo world was the diagnosis God King Tang had once given to Dugu Bo, which led Dugu Bo to take him to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Later, generation after generation of transmigrators would recite that "wealth code" to Dugu Bo, who would then lead them to the well. The transmigrators would obtain God King Tang's fortuitous encounters and the tools to woo the beauties of the Douluo Continent, often winning their hearts. Of course, the transmigrators would also provide Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan with immortal herbs to solve their problems—mostly because Dugu Yan usually ended up as the transmigrator's wife—which was still a much higher moral baseline than God King Tang's.

When Kong Bo transmigrated, it was already ten thousand years later, but who said the "wealth code" could only be used on Dugu Bo? Kong Bo decided to invent a new one on the spot.

"This junior is well aware. Who does not know of the Beast God's great name?" Kong Bo said, then began to input his own wealth code. "The entire Star Dou Great Forest rests upon your shoulders. Your soul beast clan does not even have to risk your lives to hunt for soul rings like we humans do. This junior truly envies you."

"What, boy? Are you afraid, so you've started flattering this Seat?" Di Tian raised an eyebrow. "Kong Deming, oh Kong Deming, this boy of yours certainly knows how to trim his sails to the wind!"

Kong Bo then shifted the tone of his conversation. "However, this junior has also learned from books that every one hundred thousand years, you must face a certain trial? It is said to be extremely difficult. I suppose that makes sense; there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. What if this junior could actually help you solve this problem?"

"?!" Di Tian was stunned for a second upon hearing this, then burst into laughter. "Hahahaha! Kong Deming, your great-grandson is truly interesting. Boy, since you are a scholar, you naturally know that the so-called one-hundred-thousand-year trial is the Lightning Tribulation. Hmph, no matter how clever you are, can you solve a Lightning Tribulation?"

At this moment, Kong Deming spoke up. He took a recording soul tool from his storage device and tossed it to Di Tian. "Take a good look. This child invented it."

The recording soul tool displayed the usage of a lightning rod. Di Tian's eyes widened as he watched. "This... can this really divert lightning?"

"Of course it can," Kong Bo said. "Senior Beast God, I have even updated it to a brand-new version. If you wish to use it, why not find a soul beast to test it on?"

Di Tian stared at Kong Bo, and Kong Bo looked back, his eyes devoid of any fear, looking entirely sincere.

"Boy, this Star Dou Great Forest is not as simple as you see. Since you possess such a treasure, this Seat will take you to the true core of the Star Dou Great Forest. Only you. Are you willing to accompany me?"