Entering Spirit City

"However, this experiment should continue for some time. I hope you, Ghost Douluo, can come report your physical condition to me."

Ning Yao spoke with a smile, but halfway through, he seemed to suddenly think of something.

"Oh, right. Not just your body—you can also observe your own martial soul."

In this world, martial souls could be affected as well. He had tested that long ago, so in Ghost Douluo's current state...

Since his martial soul had mutated when he died, now that he was alive again, it should undergo some changes too.

This also reminded Ghost Douluo himself.

He hurriedly summoned his martial soul, a ghostly apparition.

Black mist surged forth, and a massive phantom instantly shrouded the entire room.

Ghost Douluo carefully sensed it, then glanced at Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ning Yao.

"There have been no changes. At least, I can't sense any."

As he spoke, he withdrew his martial soul.

Ning Yao nodded lightly.

"I'm only speculating. Ghost Douluo, just pay close attention to your body from now on."

In any case, it had now been confirmed that Abundance had spread into Gui Mei's body. There was no doubt about that.

He could even sense Ghost Douluo's physical condition now.

Seeing that the two had finally finished talking, Chrysanthemum Douluo raised a fist to his mouth and coughed twice.

"Gentlemen, since the experiment has already begun, how about we travel while conducting it?"

"Your Excellency Abundance hasn't forgotten our agreement, has he?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Ning Yao.

Naturally, Ning Yao said nothing more and merely shrugged.

"Whatever."

"I've always kept my word. Once the experiment begins, it cannot be stopped. We can set off right now if you wish."

Ghost Douluo had no objections either.

His meaning was clear as well. As long as Ning Yao was present and could ensure his safety, nothing else mattered.

Even if some of his cultivation were deducted in the future, it would not matter.

Though his declaration to Ning Yao earlier had indeed been partly intended to leave himself a way out.

He did not deny, however, that he truly wanted to thank Ning Yao.

After all, being able to live again had been his dream for countless years.

And now that dream had truly come true. What did losing a little cultivation matter?

After that, the three said no more.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo respectfully escorted Ning Yao out of Spirit Hall in person, agreeing to depart for Spirit City early the next morning.

Only after seeing Ning Yao off did Chrysanthemum Douluo look at his companion beside him.

In front of outsiders, Ghost Douluo had changed back into his previous attire.

Standing at the entrance of Spirit Hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo gazed at the cloudless sky and slowly spoke, his tone filled with complexity.

"Old Ghost, what do you think of His Excellency Abundance?"

Ghost Douluo did not answer immediately, hesitating for a moment.

"Powerful, mysterious, and neither you nor I can see through his cultivation."

"Even those people from Worship Hall personally stepped in to recruit him. I have a feeling this is our opportunity, so long as we can seize it."

"As for what happened today, Yue Guan, let us pretend nothing happened. Don't reveal His Excellency Abundance's abilities to His Holiness the Pope."

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded readily.

"Don't worry. I understand."

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

Early the next morning, Ning Yao arrived at Skywater City's gates.

He had risen early that day and made separate visits to Skywater Academy and the Blazing Cloud Caravan, informing them that he would be leaving ahead of schedule.

Though Iron Dragon was reluctant to part with him, he still bid Ning Yao farewell and plainly said that he would return to the village in a few days.

Ning Yao was rather curious what expression Iron Dragon would have when he saw the scene of soul beasts and villagers worshipping him together in the village.

But there was nothing to be done. He could only wait until they met again.

After taking care of everything, Ning Yao met up with the two Douluo.

The carriage had long been prepared. Its driver was a member of Spirit Hall, with Soul Power above Rank 70.

It was quite a grand arrangement.

"If there is anything you are dissatisfied with, Your Excellency Abundance, feel free to mention it."

The three sat in the same carriage as Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke to Ning Yao with a smile.

"I will."

After saying that, Ning Yao looked toward Ghost Douluo.

Ghost Douluo's condition was still exactly the same as when they had parted the day before.

He had also begun conscientiously reporting the details of his physical condition and martial soul to Ning Yao on his own initiative. There were no issues either.

Although Ning Yao could see that the power of Abundance within Ghost Douluo had increased, he did not say anything.

He merely smiled and nodded.

As long as there was no tangible effect, he would not interfere in any way.

After all, Ghost Douluo was now his experimental guinea pig.

And as a guinea pig, he was currently both diligent and successful.

"If you feel any discomfort, you can come find me at any time."

"Rest assured, Your Excellency Abundance. Many thanks."

The three fell silent and began the long journey.

Skywater City was still some distance from Spirit City.

Especially since they were all honestly traveling by carriage.

By the time they arrived, half a month had passed.

During that time, Ghost Douluo dutifully came to report his condition to Ning Yao first thing every morning.

Partly out of gratitude, and partly because he treasured his life.

He did not want to die a second time.

Yet until now, when they had already arrived before Spirit City, there had still been no obvious changes to Ghost Douluo's body.

This made him relax considerably.

Though it was still early in the morning, a long line had already formed before Spirit City's gates. It took more than ten minutes before their carriage reached the front.

The guards on either side instinctively stepped forward to inspect them, but froze when they spotted the Spirit Hall emblem on the carriage.

"Welcome home, my lords."

They hurriedly stepped back and respectfully let them pass.

Naturally, this scene drew the attention of many people.

Inside the carriage, Ning Yao watched it as well.

"It seems the two of you are rather recognizable here."

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance, revealing somewhat helpless smiles.

"Please don't tease us, Your Excellency Abundance."

"If you wished it, as long as you joined Spirit Hall, even we might have to salute you in the future."

It was no exaggeration to say that, in their eyes, if Ning Yao were willing to join them, half of Spirit City would be his.

Even Pope Hall and Worship Hall would have no objections.

That was the status of the current Abundance Douluo.

They slowly entered Spirit City.

After entering the city, the three chose to leave the carriage and proceed on foot to Pope Hall.

Spirit City was simply too bustling, making the carriage inconvenient.

Walking through the bustling streets, Ning Yao was as he had always been, strolling as he went. The two Douluo followed behind him without daring to speak.

After this journey, they were now certain that Ning Yao truly possessed real strength.

Since they had already brought such a person here, he could do whatever he wanted, so long as he went with them to Pope Hall in the end.