Yu Tianlong could not help laughing as he spoke about his Soul Skills.
His Martial Soul really was all mechanics, without a "billion" points of raw stats!
Luckily, he had not stopped Cho'Gath when he wanted to hunt Soft Bone Rabbits and speed-type Soul Beasts back then. Otherwise, how could he have obtained such an outrageous Second Soul Skill?
The Void Walk was the ultimate ability of Kassadin, The Void Walker. Yu Tianlong had never imagined that, after evolving through devouring, he would gain a Soul Skill like this upon obtaining his Second Soul Ring!
It was precisely this Soul Skill that had allowed Yu Tianlong to grow so quickly. After all, if he could not win, he could still run!
His only mishap had been running into that utterly unreasonable Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.
He had nearly exhausted all his Soul Power without managing to escape its pursuit.
After saying all this, Yu Tianlong thought for a moment and added something.
"Oh, right. Since my Martial Soul has a physical body, we share Soul Skills. That means both Cho'Gath and I can use them, and our Soul Power costs are calculated separately!"
After hearing Yu Tianlong's description, Qian Renxue and Snake Lance and Pufferfish, who were guarding outside, had their mouths open wide enough to fit a whole egg apiece.
For some reason, Qian Renxue and the others felt as though they no longer recognized this world.
Was this still the Douluo Continent they knew?
Was this sort of freak not every bit the equal of the Sea God and Angel God back in their day, perhaps even stronger?
Only after quite a while did Qian Renxue finally digest the shock brought by Yu Tianlong's words. Then, seemingly thinking of something, she suddenly spoke in a rather teasing tone.
"If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan learned how much you've changed, I wonder how they would react?"
"Would they invite you back?"
Qian Renxue's words stirred no emotion in Yu Tianlong.
"Whatever their reaction, it has nothing to do with me. For the sake of their so-called clan prestige, they could disregard every shred of family affection and even forget my grandfather's and parents' contributions. There's no point staying in a clan like that."
"Go back? Once I'm strong enough, they should count me kindhearted if I don't wipe that clan off the map!"
Listening in from outside the carriage, Snake Lance could not help speaking up when he heard Yu Tianlong's words.
"This is how a true man should be!"
"You flatter me, Senior."
On the carriage ride back, Yu Tianlong also chatted with Qian Renxue about many things.
He did not know whether it was his imagination, but he kept feeling that Qian Renxue was particularly talkative. From local customs to affairs of state, she seemed to exchange a few words with him about anything she could think of.
She was completely unlike the domineering, aloof character in the original story.
No, the original story he knew had only briefly described Qian Renxue's personality.
Perhaps this was the true personality of this girl who lacked love and a sense of security.
A little girl had infiltrated an unfamiliar country with two old men.
She had no friends she could open her heart to and no one to confide in. Perhaps she really had been lonely for too long.
That was why she talked so much with Yu Tianlong.
At this thought, although Qian Renxue's chatter annoyed him a little, Yu Tianlong still listened attentively. After all, she was his number-one patron, his golden thigh to cling to!
Was it not just being a hollow tree for her to confide in and keeping her company? What was the big deal?
The carriage traveled quickly, and within two days, Yu Tianlong's party arrived outside Heaven Dou City.
From afar, they could already see banners fluttering atop the walls of one of the continent's two largest and most prosperous cities.
Heaven Dou City's walls towered a hundred meters high and were built entirely from the hardest granite. Above and below the walls, every soldier patrolling or standing guard wore full armor and carried a spear. The stern, murderous air they exuded made their prowess clear.
The towering main gate was a full ten meters tall and ten meters wide, enough for six riders to pass abreast. Beside it stood two side gates, each five meters high and wide. Passing travelers could only enter through the side gates; the central gate remained tightly shut.
Once they arrived here, Qian Renxue instantly changed her face.
Though she still wore a smile, that smile made Yu Tianlong, who had seen her genuine smile, inwardly marvel at her skill.
Seeing Yu Tianlong's expression, Qian Renxue knew he was clever, but for the sake of the plan, she still offered a reminder.
"When outsiders are around from now on, remember to call me Brother Xue. And you're my little brother, understood?"
Yu Tianlong nodded.
"I understand. We hit it off, regretted not meeting sooner, and became friends despite our age difference, right?"
Qian Renxue nodded in satisfaction.
When the carriage reached the gate, the guards saw that it belonged to Xue Qinghe and opened the city gate with deep reverence, allowing the carriage through.
Witnessing this, Yu Tianlong could not help marveling.
A true genius was a genius no matter what position or field they were placed in!
Or rather, even between geniuses, there were differences!
As if Qian Renxue's boundless cultivation talent were not enough, she was also unrivaled in politics and winning people's hearts!
At least, he could never achieve this.
When Qian Renxue saw the changes in Yu Tianlong's expression, the corners of her lips unconsciously rose, but they quickly returned to normal.
Heaven Dou City was extraordinarily prosperous. Every street was paved with blue bricks, the surrounding shops bustled with voices, and people streamed past without end. Vendors' cries filled streets and alleys, and the entire city brimmed with everyday life.
Feeling this atmosphere, Yu Tianlong could not help falling into a slight daze. He had not experienced this bustle of ordinary life for more than two years.
For a moment, he felt rather wistful.
The carriage rolled slowly onward. As it passed through the streets, every resident of Heaven Dou City looked at it with the same expression as the guards earlier, their eyes full of reverence.
Once they reached the crown prince's residence, Qian Renxue looked at the maids coming to greet them and gave instructions directly.
"Prepare some clothes in my younger brother's size. Also, send word to have a table of fine food and wine prepared."
The maids nodded and looked Yu Tianlong over curiously for a moment before hurrying away.
"You've finally come back, so take a few days to rest properly and relax first."
"After that, I'll take you to register at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Arranging Soul Beasts for you will also take a few days."
Seeing their young mistress act this way, Snake Lance and Pufferfish had eyes filled with shock.
They seemed to be saying that their young mistress really appeared to regard this boy as her younger brother, treating him so well!
They had never seen their young mistress behave this way. The only exception had been Xue Ke, but even that had merely been on the surface.
Yu Tianlong had not expected Qian Renxue to take his affairs so much to heart either, and immediately agreed with a smile.
"I'll leave everything to you, Brother."
Soon, the maids brought the clothes and led Yu Tianlong away to wash up.
With the maids attending him, Yu Tianlong washed, dressed, and then came to the main hall.
Looking at the table laden with food and wine and Qian Renxue seated at its head, he stood on no ceremony and began eating straightaway.
There was no other reason. Although his two years in the wilderness had not left him hungry, he could hardly say he had eaten well. His mouth had long since begun protesting.
Had it not been for strength, he truly would not have wanted to stay in that godforsaken place for so long!