In Heaven Dou City, within a magnificent imperial palace, two youths sat hand in hand. One was refined and gentle, the other incomparably handsome. One had a trace of awkwardness in his eyes, while the other's gaze burned with fervor.
Behind them, a young girl in an emerald-green dress wiped at her nosebleed, thinking endlessly, Don't stop, don't stop! I'm lending you my husband!
One young man could no longer bear it and said, "Brother Xinghe, aren't you tired from holding my hand? Won't you let go for a moment?"
The other youth said, "Brother Qinghe, I'm not tired. I don't know why, but the moment I saw you, I felt incredibly close to you, as if you were the older brother I'd lost years ago!" His hand kept kneading the young man's hand, as though enjoying the feel of it.
Yes, Bai Xiao had met Qian Renxue, and he was incredibly excited! This was the number one beauty of Douluo Continent. Ever since Bai Xiao had taken the hand Qian Renxue offered him, he had never let go.
At the side, Dugu Yan seemed to have awakened some strange attribute. She was not worried in the slightest about her husband holding another girl's hand, and Bai Xiao secretly rejoiced. This is the advantage of an information gap!
Both Bai Xiao and Dugu Yan were very happy.
As for Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing, sorry, Bai Xiao simply did not think much of them!
Bai Xiao had Dugu Bo modify those two things using the same method he had used to transform Bai Xiao.
Of course, Bai Xiao used the lowest-grade version. Those two country bumpkins, Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing, eagerly accepted the modifications. Their Martial Souls absorbed a trace of Dragon Clan Bloodline, and their lifespans increased by more than a hundred years.
The two of them were overjoyed. Bai Xiao had repaid the favor Dugu Bo owed Prince Xue Xing, leaving Dugu Bo with no lingering worries.
Bai Xiao was also able to meet Qian Renxue, the number one beauty of Douluo Continent whom he had long been thinking about.
Qian Renxue had readily agreed to this meeting in order to win over Dugu Bo, a Title Douluo. Yet she had ended up meeting Bai Xiao, this thing that kept kneading her hand.
For the greater good, Qian Renxue suppressed the urge to beat Bai Xiao up and asked warmly, "Brother Xinghe, what do you think of the imperial family?"
Bai Xiao's expression instantly turned serious. "Your Highness the Crown Prince, forgive me for speaking bluntly, but I am deeply disappointed in the noble system of Douluo Continent!"
Qian Renxue's thoughts churned. What do you mean by saying that to me, the Crown Prince? How am I supposed to answer? Yet she still asked warmly, "Oh? Why is that?"
Bai Xiao smiled and asked Qian Renxue in return, "Who do you think has contributed the most to human civilization?"
Without hesitation, Qian Renxue said, "The gods!"
Bai Xiao smiled again, raised his right index finger, and wagged it before him. "The gods? No. If you ask me, it should be ordinary people, low-level Soul Masters, and those who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Soul Tools!"
Qian Renxue asked doubtfully, "Why?"
Bai Xiao explained, "What do you think the role of Advanced Soul Masters is in human society?"
Qian Renxue fell silent for a moment before saying, "Military deterrence!"
Bai Xiao smiled. "Correct. To human society, Advanced Soul Masters are like weapons—extremely dangerous weapons—used to eliminate Soul Beasts and enemies within their own faction!
Yet they often consume the most resources!
The food for the countless millions across Douluo Continent comes from the hands of ordinary people and low-level Soul Masters.
Yet they often possess the fewest resources. On Douluo Continent, an ordinary family of four only needs one gold soul coin a year if they live frugally!
Yet in this world, those who possess the most gold soul coins are often Advanced Soul Masters. They often hold important positions, serving as the officials of a city, or as 'weapons with thoughts,' harvesting the people's interests through absolute force.
As for nobles, do you think they are useful? Their extravagant spending and hypocritical nobility enslave the people.
Have they contributed anything to civilization?"
Qian Renxue fell silent. She thought this youth was rather handsome—if only he were not constantly kneading her hand.
In the distance, Dugu Bo felt that Bai Xiao was insulting him.
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