Crossing into Douluo 2

Her consciousness slowly awakened from chaos, and the girl gradually sat up. All around her stretched a forest that unfolded like a hazy painting, its familiar yet unfamiliar aura rushing toward her and filling her heart with doubt.

"Where is this?" Just as she spoke to herself and tried to find an answer, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang out. The girl instinctively raised her guard. "Who is it?" she asked warily, her voice carrying a trace of unease and confusion.

"Host, I am your system. There is no need to be afraid." The voice rang out again, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

"Host? Then where is this?" The girl remained full of doubts. Her voice seemed faint within the silent forest, yet it revealed her confusion and desire to understand.

The system seemed to sense the girl's inner confusion and continued gently, "This is The Unrivaled Tang Sect, a world within Douluo Continent." The girl's eyes widened in shock. "Did I transmigrate? Then what is my Martial Soul? How old am I? What level is my Soul Power?" The questions burst from her mouth like a barrage.

"Host, could we take this one question at a time?" The system's tone carried a hint of helplessness. The girl hurriedly apologized, "Sorry, I was too anxious."

"Your Martial Souls are extraordinary. You have two. The first is the Azure Luan Divine Bird, a top-tier Beast Martial Soul that can attack with sound waves. It is the sovereign among divine birds. The second is the Ice Crystal Butterfly, which possesses ultimate ice-element power, enough to suppress other ice-type Martial Souls of the same level." Upon hearing the name Azure Luan, the girl blurted out, "Azure Luan? Isn't that the divine bird serving beneath the Queen Mother?"

"Precisely. As for your Soul Power Level, you are currently a level 35 Soul Master. I have already prepared your Soul Ring Configuration: two thousand-year Soul Rings and one ten-thousand-year Soul Ring. You are currently twelve years old. I hope you enjoy yourself here." As the system's voice gradually faded away, the girl's heart filled with amazement and anticipation. Was she about to begin a life with cheats enabled?

Lin Qianyi—her name itself was like a soft poem, carrying a unique charm. Her skin was fairer than freshly fallen winter snow, and her delicate face resembled flawless jade, as though a gentle pinch could draw moisture from it. Her eyes were bright and spirited, their rare blue-green pupils like a deep lake reflecting a secluded azure sky—fresh and ethereal, yet carrying an elusive air of mystery.

She wore a long green dress, like the softest new greenery of spring. The white inner layer beneath the hem resembled clouds complementing it, while her white stockings and black ankle boots added a touch of playful liveliness. Her green hair fell smoothly like a waterfall, its ends swaying gently in the breeze. A few loose strands rested naturally over her forehead, while two star-shaped hairpins adorned her hair like twinkling stars that had fallen from the night sky into the mortal world.

Just as Lin Qianyi was about to turn and leave, an enticing fragrance quietly drifted into her nose. The unique scent stirred her curiosity. It was a marvelous blend of smoky fire and the natural aroma of ingredients. She instinctively stroked her softly rumbling stomach, then finally failed to resist the temptation and slowly followed the scent.

Before her stood a black-haired youth. His face was fair as jade, and he carried a warm, gentle air. At that moment, he was completely focused on grilling fish, the firelight illuminating his concentrated profile and making him look especially captivating. "Big Brother, hello. Are you selling your grilled fish?" Lin Qianyi asked softly, her voice carrying a touch of shyness and anticipation.

Hearing her question, the youth looked up, a gentle smile flashing through his eyes. "No need. I'll treat you." Lin Qianyi said somewhat embarrassedly, "How could I do that? You worked hard to make it, and if you give it to me, what will you eat? Wouldn't that be inappropriate?" The youth smiled lightly and pointed at the remaining fish beside him. "There's still some here. It's fine, little sister. Just accept this small gesture."

As he spoke, he handed the fragrant grilled fish in his hand to Lin Qianyi. Lin Qianyi accepted it, her eyes full of gratitude. "Then thank you, Big Brother!" The youth answered with a warm smile.

Lin Qianyi sat quietly to one side, lightly holding a piece of grilled fish in her hand. The aroma of the fish curled upward and spread through the air, every wisp carrying an enticing fragrance without the slightest hint of fishiness. Huo Yuhao's gaze fell upon her, and he could not help asking, "Little sister, what is your name? Why are you alone in Star Dou Great Forest?" His voice was gentle, with a hint of curiosity.

Lin Qianyi raised her head, her clear eyes meeting his directly. "My name is Lin Qianyi. What is your name?" Huo Yuhao smiled slightly. "My name is Huo Yuhao. It's nice to meet you." A smile also appeared at the corners of Lin Qianyi's lips. "I'm happy to meet you too. Since that's the case, let's be friends!" Huo Yuhao nodded readily. "Sure."

As the two spoke, a young man and woman slowly approached from not far away. The girl looked about fifteen years old. Her long black hair was tied high, like a lively ribbon of ink cascading behind her head, and she wore a blue dress, like a fresh patch of color in the sky. The boy beside her was over 1.8 meters tall and seemed to be around the same age, roughly fifteen or sixteen. His short black hair lay neatly and sharply behind his head, and a gentle smile always rested on his face. That smile carried a trace of laziness, as though nothing in the world was worth fearing and only the present moment deserved to be treasured.

The girl slowly approached Huo Yuhao and Lin Qianyi. Huo Yuhao studied the newcomers with a measure of vigilance in his eyes. Lin Qianyi was the first to ask, "May I ask what you want?" The girl smiled gently and explained, "We mean no harm. It's just that the fragrance of your grilled fish is so inviting. Could you sell us some?" Lin Qianyi waved her hand. "The grilled fish isn't mine. You should ask him instead."

Hearing this, the girl blinked her large eyes at Huo Yuhao, her gaze filled with expectation. Seeing this, Huo Yuhao said, "There's no need to buy it. I'll let you try some." As he spoke, he picked up a grilled fish and handed it to her. The girl accepted it and repeatedly thanked him. Then she took a light bite, and surprise instantly appeared on her face. "It's so delicious!" she praised sincerely.

At this moment, the youth beside her gently shook his head and stepped forward, saying to the girl, "All right, Xiaoya." The girl frowned slightly and said with mild dissatisfaction, "How should you address me?" The youth hurriedly corrected himself. "Teacher Xiaoya, is that acceptable?" Only then did the girl nod in satisfaction, a faint smile curling across her lips.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao picked up another grilled fish and offered it to the youth, his childish voice full of sincerity. "Big Brother, I'll treat you to one!" The youth was somewhat surprised and asked in return, "If you give them all to us, what will you eat?"

Huo Yuhao remained perfectly calm. "It's all right. I still have more."

The youth smiled. "All right, then thank you!"

At this moment, the girl asked, "What are your names?"

Lin Qianyi said, "My name is Lin Qianyi!"

Huo Yuhao introduced himself as well. "My name is Huo Yuhao."

The youth said, "My name is Beibei, and she is Tang Ya."

As they exchanged names, a strange yet novel feeling spread among them. Beibei looked at Lin Qianyi and Huo Yuhao, a trace of doubt flashing through his eyes. "Qianyi, Yuhao, you don't seem very old. Did you come to Star Dou Great Forest by yourselves?"

Lin Qianyi gently shook her head and explained, "I came alone. He and I aren't together."

Huo Yuhao silently nodded beside her, showing his agreement.

At the edge of this mysterious and dangerous Star Dou Great Forest, four people who had originally been strangers crossed paths because of a single grilled fish, and the threads of fate quietly began to intertwine.

After a while, although Huo Yuhao knew that Lin Qianyi, Beibei, and Tang Ya were all trustworthy people, he was still in an unfamiliar environment, and he could not let down his guard while alone.

"Brother Beibei, Sister Tang Ya, Qianyi, I still have important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first!" Huo Yuhao said with cupped hands, determination showing in his eyes.

Beibei frowned. "Yuhao, this is Star Dou Great Forest. It's far too dangerous for you to act alone."

Tang Ya also agreed. "That's right, Yuhao. Star Dou Great Forest is no peaceful place. Danger lurks everywhere."