Gui Mei, Another Kind of Outcast-A Slave?

Upon hearing that it was someone she knew, Bibi Dong immediately perked up and quickly asked, "Teacher, who are you talking about?"

"It's Gui Mei, your Uncle Ghost." Qian Xunji looked at the two of them and said calmly.

"Your Uncle Ghost's Martial Soul is the same as his name, called Gui Mei. But his Martial Soul is rather special; according to what you've said, it should be considered... his own soul as his Martial Soul."

Then, Qian Xunji briefly recounted some of Gui Mei's experiences before joining the Spirit Hall.

In short: When he was young, Gui Mei experienced a "fake death". After his soul left his body, it reunited with his body, causing his Martial Soul to undergo a special mutation and become a materialized Martial Soul of his soul.

It exists in a non-physical form, somewhere between Body Martial Soul and Ghost-Type Martial Soul.

"Therefore, Ghost Elder's Martial Soul state is very vague," Qian Xunji concluded.

"It can be described as a Mutated Martial Soul, but fundamentally, it is also a part of his own soul."

"This kind of existence, which is somewhere between Body Martial Soul and a Ghost-Type Martial Soul, and has no physical form, is indeed difficult to define precisely."

After hearing about the Gui Mei' experiences, Bibi Dong's eyes, which had been shining with curiosity, couldn't help but show a hint of sympathy.

"So the reason Uncle Ghost is always Bingbing is because he had such a tragic and painful childhood."

Yu Changge already knew about these things, and looked at Qian Xunji to continue asking, "Uncle Qian, since even the soul can be considered a part of oneself and become Martial Soul..."

"Then other parts of the body, such as the eyes, brain, limbs, and even the internal organs, may also awaken!"

Qian Xunji looked at Yu Changge's "fervent" gaze and raised an eyebrow, asking a question.

"What? Judging from your tone, you're planning to delve deeper into this so-called Body Martial Soul in the coming period of time?"

Yu Changge nodded without hesitation. "Yes, developing the human body as Martial Soul seems to have great research feasibility."

"If the research goes well, perhaps a new category of Martial Soul can be added to the Douluo Continent in the future."

Qian Xunji thought about it. In any case, studying the Body Martial Soul wouldn't take much time, and if he could create a separate category, it would be an "honor".

Qian Xunji had never forgotten that Yu Changge had initially entered the Spirit Hall as a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, using the excuse of learning and researching various Martial Soul Theory.

Just as Qian Xunji was about to nod in agreement and immediately order people to collect the case files.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Qian Xunji's mind, and he thought of another extremely special group of people who actually existed on the continent.

He looked at Yu Changge, his brows furrowing slightly, and continued to add.

"Changge, after your analysis and characterization just now, I've thought of another type of person."

"They are also very likely the special form of existence of the Body Martial Soul you mentioned."

"But the fate of those Soul Master is far more tragic than you can imagine."

"Because they are generally treated like slaves on the mainland."

Upon hearing these two words, Bibi Dong was stunned for a moment, then repeated incredulously, "Slave?"

Qian Xunji nodded. "Although the buying and selling of slaves is not officially allowed now, this practice is still quite common in the Two Empires, especially in the large auction houses in their capital cities."

"Among these slaves, besides the normal human Soul Master you can imagine, there is another extremely special group. These are the mutated playthings that are specially raised by those nobles for their amusement."

"A plaything?" Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's originally fair face instantly turned frosty, and a strong anger inexplicably rose in her heart.

Qian Xunji waved his hand, signaling Bibi Dong to suppress her anger and not to rush into a rage.

Yu Changge, who was standing to the side, instantly realized what Qian Xunji meant after his slight reminder.

He probably already guessed what special group Qian Xunji was about to talk about!

Qian Xunji sighed and continued to explain patiently.

"The Mutated Martial Soul that these special slaves possess, strictly speaking, should also be considered their Body Martial Soul."

"Let me give you a specific example, and you'll understand better."

"Suppose that one of their parents possesses a common Beast Martial Soul Martial Soul, such as the agile Nether Cat or the ferocious Variegated Tiger."

"Under normal genetic laws, their offspring should also awaken corresponding cat or tiger Beast Martial Soul, and be able to possess their Martial Soul Possession during battle."

"However, their descendants underwent a mutation upon awakening."

"The Martial Soul they awakened were not the kind of Beast Martial Soul that could possess a body."

"Instead, the physical characteristics of the Beast Martial Soul are permanently manifested and solidified in their bodies at the moment of awakening."

"Under normal circumstances, Soul Master with Beast Martial Soul will only temporarily grow animal features such as fur and claws on their body when they shout ' Martial Soul Possession' during battle."

"But these mutants are different; even in their normal state, they are born with animalistic characteristics."

Qian Xunji gestured. "For example, they will have fluffy cat ears on their heads and a cat tail behind their butts."

Bibi Dong was stunned. She simply couldn't imagine what kind of torment it would be for someone to live with cat ears and a cat tail forever.

They will forever endure the strange looks from others!

"Then... can they still cultivate?" Bibi Dong couldn't help but ask softly.

"Of course." Qian Xunji nodded firmly. "Although they have animalistic characteristics, they are different from the Wolf Bandit you know, who are half-human and half-beast beings."

"They also possess Innate Soul Power, and they can also enhance their Soul Power through meditation and absorbing Soul Ring."

"But the biggest difference between them and normal Soul Master is that they generally don't go through the so-called ' Martial Soul Possession ' process."

"Or to be more precise... that permanently fixed state of being possessed by a beast is themselves!"

"And these Soul Master who undergo physical solidification and mutation can be considered one of the 'outliers' I mentioned earlier."

"In the current aesthetic and worldly views of the Douluo Continent, if a family's child mutates into this half-human, half-beast appearance..."

"Then, there's a small chance they'll be unwanted and unloved, but the real chance is that, once discovered by some nobles, they'll be illegally arrested!"