Arrival at Heaven Dou

The carriage sped onward, and a colossal city appeared before Bofeng's eyes.

As one of the continent's two most prosperous cities, it was also the largest in scale. Its walls stood a hundred meters high, all constructed from granite.

At the broad city gates stood numerous soldiers wielding long spears, their bodies giving off a solemn, murderous aura.

"Sister Xiaobai, Nannan, Heaven Dou City is almost here. What did Purple Pearl say in her letter?" Bofeng asked with a smile.

Looking through the carriage window at the enormous city they were about to reach, Xiaobai realized that this was Heaven Dou City. Unlike the cities they had passed along the way, its scale was truly immense.

"Purple Pearl is already waiting in the city. She even booked an entire tavern specifically for us to meet there."

"Brother Feng, now that we're almost at Heaven Dou City, what should we do next?" Xiaobai asked.

Bofeng smiled. "It's already noon. Once we enter the city, we'll meet up with Purple Pearl first. After that, I'll make a trip to the Martial Soul Sacred Hall to register my spirit."

"Then tomorrow, we'll look for suitable shops and make our business bigger—the strongest! We'll strive to become the richest people on the Douluo Continent, wealthier even than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Bofeng burst into laughter...

Xiaobai's mouth twitched. Brother Feng had one hundred percent fallen into a money pit.

What was so good about money? Sister Xiaobai wasn't interested in money!

"I remember the Martial Soul Main Hall is one of Spirit Hall's branch halls. We're enemies of Spirit Hall, so why are you still going there?" Xiaobai asked with a slight frown.

Back when Spirit Hall invaded Sea God Island, Xiaobai had participated in that battle.

However, she had fought in the form of the King of Demon Soul Great White Sharks, not in her current human form.

Bo Saixi had thought far ahead. For the safety of her only son, she could not dispatch the seven guardians of the Seven Sacred Pillars to protect Bofeng.

All seven of them had taken part in that battle. While not everyone in Spirit Hall knew them, a small number of Titled Douluo elders recognized the Seven Sacred Pillar guardians.

Therefore, Xiaobai was the most suitable person to serve as Bofeng's personal bodyguard.

"Throughout the continent, a Soul Master's Handbook is the mark of every soul master and the best proof of their identity. And Spirit Hall handles all of that."

Bofeng continued, "We don't know how long we'll be staying in Heaven Dou City, and there will be many matters to deal with. With a Soul Master's Handbook, I believe we'll have much less trouble in the future. Of course, it'll also conveniently dispel Spirit Hall's suspicions."

"Oh, right." Bofeng turned his gaze toward Nannan.

"Nannan, if I remember correctly, you should be six years old now, right? What spirit do you have?"

Xiaobai was also puzzled. Even after knowing her for so long, she still did not know what her little sister's spirit was.

Nannan shook her head. "Brother, my spirit hasn't awakened yet. Nannan only turned six yesterday."

"Oh?" Bofeng nodded. "Perfect. Come with me to the Martial Soul Sacred Hall this afternoon, and we'll awaken your spirit while we're there. This isn't Sea God Island, and there are no tools for Spirit Awakening here, so we can only go there."

"Brother Feng," Xiaobai said seriously, "be careful in everything. Do not have any dealings with people from Spirit Hall."

Bofeng nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Sister Xiaobai. I know what to do."

"Do you need me to go with you?" Xiaobai suggested.

Bofeng shook his head. "No need, Sister Xiaobai. When you released your spirit rings earlier, you already caught the attention of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and Spirit Hall."

"Spirit Hall?" Xiaobai frowned slightly. "Could there have been people from Spirit Hall among those people earlier?"

Bofeng nodded. "That Crown Prince is no simple person. He looks refined and courteous, but he's actually deeply calculating. I'll have to be more careful around him in the future."

Then, Bofeng drove the carriage slowly into the city.

The city was bustling with traffic and people, vastly different from the Silvis City they had passed through earlier. A capital was a capital—its history ran deep, and doing business here was truly the wisest choice.

Following the letter Purple Pearl had sent, Bofeng drove the carriage to the entrance of an inn. Purple Pearl had already been waiting for a long time with her men.

Seeing Bofeng arrive, Purple Pearl cupped her hands and said, "Boss, all the goods have been delivered safely. Everything went smoothly along the way. Some of the brothers have already returned to Vast Sea City. After delivering the next batch of goods, they'll rotate escort duty with the brothers here."

Bofeng smiled and shook his head. "Don't call me boss. You're not a pirate anymore either. Call me... proprietor."

Purple Pearl was slightly taken aback, then smiled. "Yes, Proprietor!"

"Proprietor, who is this little girl?" Purple Pearl noticed Nannan beside Xiaobai.

"Didn't you just say it? She's my little sister," Bofeng said with a smile.

Afterward, Bofeng went to the rooms that had been arranged in advance. Xiaobai and Nannan shared one room, while Bofeng had one to himself.

The room was extremely tidy and fully furnished. Pulling open the long-sealed curtains, dazzling sunlight streamed into the room.

Bofeng stepped onto the balcony and gazed out over the entire city. Heaven Dou City had finally been reached. Bofeng's story officially began now.

Sitting in a chair, he took out a complete map of the areas surrounding Heaven Dou City from his chest. His father had left it behind back then. Before Bofeng departed, his mother had handed all of his father's belongings over to him.

Heaven Dou City occupied the very center of the map, while Sunset Forest lay beyond its outskirts—a forest inhabited by soul beasts.

To the east stood a mountain, and three large words entered Bofeng's sight.

"Clear Sky Sect."

The three words were grand and imposing, personally written by his father years ago.

That was the sect his father had founded, once the number one sect in the world.

If Bofeng remembered correctly, his eldest brother—the father of the current Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao—had long since passed away.

If Bofeng went there, then by seniority, he would truly be number one.

The map gave a clear view of the entire Clear Sky Sect, including both its outer perimeter and inner layout.

As for whether to go or not?

Bofeng couldn't make up his mind. Looking at the Black Gold Hammer in his hand, it was proof that he was the Clear Sky Sect's First Elder. With it, along with the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit in his left hand, he should be able to prove his true identity.

However, Bofeng had yet to gain a firm foothold in Heaven Dou City. Going to the Clear Sky Sect now was truly not an option. He would wait a few more years.

Before leaving, though, his mother had told him that he had to visit the Clear Sky Sect.

Bofeng carried his father's bloodline. He needed to return to his ancestral roots. Even if his surname was not "Tang," the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit was undeniably real.

"Dad! Please don't become the King of Slaughter. Mom told me not to look for you, but when a son is out in the world, he need not obey every command from his mother. Once I have the means, I'll come find you." Bofeng murmured softly.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Brother Feng, hurry downstairs for dinner. Nannan and I are going down first." Xiao Bai knocked on the door.

"I'll be right there!" Bofeng replied.

He then put away the map, closed the door, and slowly headed toward the hall.