"Young master, you're too hard here! I don't have the strength anymore!"
"Ohohoho! Don't stop. I've only just started enjoying myself!"
Heaven Dou Empire, Suotuo City.
A string of heart-fluttering sounds came from the innermost courtyard of the Qin Family. Passing maids all blushed.
Why was the young master studying the art of yin and yang in broad daylight? If he had to study it, couldn't he wait until nightfall? How embarrassing!
They stamped their feet lightly, faces flushed, and hurried away.
"Thud, thud, thud!"
At that moment, a middle-aged man strode over from nearby, his imposing presence as fierce as a tiger's.
He wore a black silk robe and stood seven feet tall, his hair fastened beneath a crown. But his expression was sour, and his eyes looked ready to kill.
He stopped at the courtyard gate. Hearing the repeated, delicate moans from within, his face darkened like the bottom of a pot.
"You unfilial brat! What are you doing?"
"You've brought shame on the entire Qin Family!"
With a bang, Qin Yuntian kicked open Qin Jiuxiao's courtyard gate. But when he saw what was inside, the scolding died on his lips.
"You... you two..."
Qin Jiuxiao was sprawled across a custom-made reclining chair, bare-chested. A maid in white stockings was standing on his back, stepping up and down with great effort.
Her pretty face was flushed, and sweat covered her head.
Seeing his father enter, Qin Jiuxiao lifted his head slightly and greeted him with a smile.
"Good morning, Dad!"
Qin Yuntian suspiciously looked around, then cleared his throat twice and sat down on a stone chair nearby.
He both loved and resented this son, who made him immeasurably proud.
"You've been stuck at level 20 for nearly three years. When are you planning to get your Second Soul Ring?"
"You have Innate Full Soul Power. A lot of people are keeping an eye on you!"
Qin Jiuxiao gestured for the maid to step down, then slowly sat up. Though he was only twelve, he already stood six feet tall, with eight sharply defined abdominal muscles and a bright, handsome face.
Soul Masters really did mature quickly on the Douluo Continent!
He sat opposite his father, poured him a cup of tea, then poured one for himself.
"Dad, you care too much about what other people think."
"Living in the eyes of others as a genius is exhausting, you know? Life doesn't have that many spectators."
"People who lack something are the ones who insist on emphasizing it. That's a sign they lack confidence and feel guilty."
Qin Jiuxiao swirled his cup. The steaming tea turned slowly, forming a faint whirlpool in the center. It stirred up memories.
He only remembered working late and heading home one stormy night. A gust of wind snatched away his umbrella. As he ran into the middle of the road to retrieve it, a suddenly appearing heavy truck slammed into him as if to claim a traffic-accident bonus.
It was as if capitalism had set him up.
When he awoke, he was on the Douluo Continent, having become the only son of Qin Yuntian, the Soto City Lord.
And of course, he had a Golden Finger.
He had awakened an Entry System. By interacting with others, he could obtain traits, which came in seven grades: white, green, blue, purple, gold, red, and seven-colored.
To break through and gain the strongest possible power, he had to obtain a Seven-Colored Trait before getting his Soul Ring.
He looked at the system panel only he could see.
[Host: Qin Jiuxiao] [Age: 12] [Martial Soul: Desolate Ten Fiends] [Soul Power: 20+ (exact level displayed after awakening the Second Soul Ring)] [First Soul Skill (Heavenly Horned Ant): Ultimate Power! (Evolves with physical attributes after 1,900 years)] [Current Traits: "Fleshly Sanctification (Seven-Colored)," "Gifted Talent (Gold)"...]
Right now, he was only a level-20 One-Ring Soul Master.
That was because the only trait he had was the first Seven-Colored Trait granted by the system, "Fleshly Sanctification," which gave him a body that kept growing stronger.
He had awakened the Desolate Ten Fiends Martial Soul. Each Soul Ring represented a Ferocious Beast and could produce the most suitable Soul Ring on its own, much like a Soul Beast undergoing transformation and cultivation.
Moreover, each Soul Ring contained its corresponding secret art, with unmatched power!
His First Soul Ring was the Heavenly Horned Ant, which possessed the secret art of Ultimate Power. Even a Soul Elder might not be able to withstand one of his punches.
The reason he hadn't broken through was that he hadn't obtained another Seven-Colored Trait.
After all, quality mattered more than quantity. If he was going to break through, he'd break through at the strongest level. Otherwise, what was the point of transmigrating?
He had obtained quite a few traits by now, but none had surpassed gold.
He had a theory: perhaps the stronger a person's luck, the greater the chance of obtaining a Seven-Colored Trait.
On the Douluo Continent, the luckiest people were surely the protagonists, the Shrek Seven Devils.
Maybe he could start with those seven and see what happened.
"By the way, there's some new information about that Shrek Academy you asked me to look into," Qin Yuntian said, setting down his teacup.
Qin Jiuxiao looked over as his father took out a file.
It contained detailed records of Shrek Academy's current situation, as well as everyone's every move.
When he saw the entry for Dai Mubai—who had been going shopping with twin sisters these past few days—a glint flashed through Qin Jiuxiao's eyes.
At this point, Zhu Zhuqing should be about to flee to the Heaven Dou Empire.
Her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun, was pursuing her with people from the Star Luo Empire. This was the perfect opportunity to obtain a trait.
Qin Jiuxiao stood and drained his tea, then took his clothes from a maid standing nearby.
"Father, prepare a group of guards for me. They need to be Soul Kings. I'm going to the Star Dou Forest to get a Soul Ring."
"Really? Xiao'er, you've finally come around! I'll get the guards ready right away!"
Qin Yuntian jumped to his feet in excitement. He didn't even care that tea splashed onto his clothes.
He'd been worrying over this for so long. At last, he'd be able to sleep soundly tonight.
Watching his father walk away, warmth rose in Qin Jiuxiao's heart.
Ever since his Innate Full Soul Power had been discovered, the Heaven Dou Empire had made his father an Earl and even granted Suotuo City to him as the Qin Family's private territory.
It could be said that if a Gold Soul Coin fell in Suotuo City, it would have to bear the surname Qin.
But this had also made his father cautious. Receiving so many benefits all at once only made him more worried about the Qin Family's situation.
Qin Jiuxiao understood, though. This wasn't the Heaven Dou Empire valuing him. It was Xue Qinghe, the one who had replaced the crown prince, who valued him. That was why all this had happened.
Those nobles of the royal court had only two choices.
Either join them and become a blade in their hands, or die without a sound.
That was why he wanted to break through using the most demanding Seven-Colored Trait.
Only by gaining the strongest power could he avoid being controlled by others.
As for Qian Renxue, that little angel, Qin Jiuxiao was quite interested in her. It was a shame he still hadn't seen her true face.
Judging by the reviews from his previous life, she was known as the number-one beauty in Douluo. Zhu Zhuqing was also among the very best.
Since he'd come all this way, he might as well win over all the beauties. Otherwise, what would be the point of living another life?
"Oh, right. I almost forgot the most important thing."
His father, Qin Yuntian, returned and spoke to Qin Jiuxiao with a solemn expression.
"Someone from the Crown Prince Palace came to inform us that His Highness wants to meet you. Prepare yourself. Once you've obtained your Second Soul Ring, go to the imperial palace."
"His Highness promoted us in the first place. You absolutely mustn't disappoint him!"
Qin Jiuxiao narrowed his eyes slightly. Why did that little angel suddenly want to meet him? Although he had Innate Full Soul Power, in the eyes of the young master of Spirit Hall, that didn't seem like anything special.
He shook his head. Since he couldn't figure it out, he decided not to worry about it for now.
When the soldiers came, he'd block them; when the water came, he'd dam it.
There was always a way over the mountains, and the bridge would appear when he reached the river.
He'd deal with it all after obtaining his second Seven-Colored Trait and gaining his Second Soul Ring.
Qin Jiuxiao raised his right hand, and a golden light flared.
In his palm, a golden ant could be seen roaring at the sky, as if impatient for battle. Its soaring fighting spirit stirred the same feeling in him.
Just then, a maid outside the courtyard reported softly, "Young master, the guards are ready. They're waiting for you in the front hall."
Qin Jiuxiao nodded and left the courtyard, heading for the front hall.
He'd go to the Star Dou Forest first and meet that little kitten.
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