Chapter 58: True Body Martial Soul, The Shock of the Titled Douluo
"You have a Body Martial Soul; which specific part of your body is it?"
Xue Qinghe asked Tang Shan, barely managing to calm his mind.
"My Body Martial Soul is my entire body. It can also be called the True Body Martial Soul."
As Tang Shan spoke, a flash of inspiration hit him, and he took the Opportunity to give his Spirit a name.
Calling it a 'whole-body Body Martial Soul' was too much of a mouthful and lacked character; having a unique name was much more appropriate.
"Are you truly only seven years old?"
Xue Qinghe spoke again, his tone full of seriousness. He clearly still had doubts about Tang Shan's age, as he simply couldn't reconcile the appearance of the person before him with the age of seven.
"I truly am only seven. The record of my Spirit Awakening is still at Spirit Hall. If Your Highness has a way, feel free to investigate."
Xue Qinghe silently noted Tang Shan's words, then immediately followed up with another question: "What was your level of Innate Soul Power?"
After asking, Xue Qinghe suddenly felt something was off.
Even with Innately Full Spirit Power, one wouldn't Cultivate to Rank 19 by age seven, would they? Could there really be a Spirit with Innate Soul Power exceeding Rank 10, yet not reaching the Rank 20 of a Godly Spirit?
"Innately Full Spirit Power, Rank 10."
After Tang Shan finished speaking, he turned and walked toward the arena stage.
Xue Qinghe was stunned for a moment and instinctively looked up, only to find that Su Yuntao had already recovered his spirit power and won another Spirit Fight victory.
At this moment, the other man was preparing to leave the stage, appearing as though he didn't intend to continue with any more matches.
"Big Brother."
Tang Shan called out. Hearing his voice, Su Yuntao looked toward him and walked straight over, completely ignoring the still-noisy crowd in the stands.
"Young Lord, I have been searching for a long time and have not sensed the Aura of any powerhouse."
Porcupinefish Douluo had searched for a while but found nothing, so he could only send a secret transmission to Xue Qinghe.
"It's the same on my end; no abnormal movements whatsoever."
Snake Lance Douluo's report was almost identical to Porcupinefish Douluo's; he clearly hadn't discovered anything either.
"There's no need for the two uncles to worry. Perhaps the Grandmaster didn't follow. Even if he did, given his methods of concealment, they are likely extremely sophisticated. There's no need to take it too much to heart."
At this moment, Xue Qinghe was exceptionally calm. Even though he realized he carried a potentially fatal flaw, his expression didn't flicker in the slightest.
"But Young Lord, if the Grandmaster really is nearby, he might have already sensed our presence. How should our subsequent plans proceed? If he reports this to Emperor Xue Ye, it could cause a lot of trouble. Perhaps, Young Lord, we should withdraw for now?"
Porcupinefish Douluo was cautious by nature. He had already extrapolated the situation to the worst-case scenario, and his heart was full of misgivings.
"No need. All plans remain as they were. We will act as if that Grandmaster doesn't exist. Don't forget, he is at least a Super Douluo level powerhouse. If he truly intended to harm me, with his strength and without the various Priests by my side, no one could stop him anyway."
The two Titled Douluo exchanged looks in the shadows. After carefully mulling over those words and finding them logical, they could only helplessly obey Xue Qinghe's command.
What Xue Qinghe didn't say was that if she missed this chance, she had no idea when she would have another Opportunity to see the Grandmaster.
And at this moment, Tang Shan, whom they regarded as a 'Super Douluo', was greeting the 'Lone Wolf' Su Yuntao as he stepped off the stage.
"Big Brother, the target has been found. Act according to the situation later."
Hearing Tang Shan's whispered warning, Su Yuntao blinked and then gave a slight nod, indicating he understood.
"Your Highness, this is my big brother, Su Yuntao. Big brother, this is the First Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire."
Tang Shan introduced them. Su Yuntao immediately bowed slightly and offered a salute to Xue Qinghe: "Greetings, Your Highness."
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"Spirit Master Su's strength is indeed extraordinary. Watching from below just now, even I was intimidated by the fierce Aura you exude."
Xue Qinghe took the initiative to praise him, his tone full of approval.
"Your Highness overpraises me."
Su Yuntao replied in a humble tone, not engaging in much small talk.
After a few more pleasantries, Tang Shan prepared to reel in the net and took the initiative to bid farewell: "Your Highness, my brother and I have matters to attend to, so we will take our leave. If there is an Opportunity in the future, I hope Your Highness won't mind if we visit the Heaven Dou Prince's Manor."
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe felt a surge of panic. She hadn't fully won these two over yet; how could they be leaving? She absolutely couldn't let them just walk away.
"You are certainly welcome. However, the sun is still high. Why not rest for a while at my residence in Iron Wall City? I still have many questions I'd like to ask our Heaven Dou Empire's Genius."
Though nervous inside, Xue Qinghe remained calm on the surface. He first readily welcomed them and then extended an invitation, not wanting to miss this chance to recruit the two.
Tang Shan intentionally put on a troubled expression, turning an inquiring gaze toward Su Yuntao as if seeking his opinion.
Su Yuntao feigned hesitation for a moment, glanced at the seemingly restless Imperial Guardss nearby, and finally nodded: "Then we shall trouble Your Highness."
"It's no trouble at all, no trouble at all."
Xue Qinghe replied quickly, his tone full of joy.
Subsequently, the group walked out of the Great Spirit Arena together. Under Xue Qinghe's warm invitation, Tang Shan and Su Yuntao even joined him in the same carriage.
"This carriage is way too luxurious."
As soon as he stepped into the carriage, Tang Shan couldn't help but marvel in his heart. Only now did he truly understand the meaning of luxury and the World of the wealthy.
A table crafted from the body of a plant-type Spirit Beast, carpets made from the furs of animal-type Spirit Beasts, and incense burning inside that had a mind-calming effect—every detail exuded refinement and value.
"As long as you are willing to serve me, the resources you'll receive in the future will only be more than this."
Xue Qinghe got straight to the point, laying out his bargaining chips with eyes full of expectation.
Tang Shan intentionally acted as if he were struggling. After a moment of silence, he let out a long breath, and his expression became exceptionally solemn: "I appreciate Your Highness's kindness, but the power of Spirit Hall is not to be underestimated. I am still somewhat hesitant. I hope Your Highness can allow me some time to think it over, is that acceptable?"
"Of course. You don't need to worry about the trouble from Spirit Hall; I will do my best to handle it for you."
While Xue Qinghe said he would "do his best," in his heart, he felt the matter was already half-done. What a joke—the entire Spirit Hall belonged to her family. With one command, no one would dare trouble Tang Shan. Now it just depended on whether the conditions she offered could completely win over this Genius. However, there were still some things she needed to confirm.
His thoughts racing, Xue Qinghe showed no neglect on the surface. He looked at Tang Shan again and asked in a grave tone: "Tang Shan, are you truly only seven years old?"
When asking this, Xue Qinghe specifically emphasized the word "truly." Tang Shan's appearance was simply too deceptive. At 1.7 meters tall, though his face still held some childishness, the lean muscle on his body was such that even if he said he was eighteen, she would believe it. Yet he claimed to be only seven, three years younger than her; how could she not be suspicious?
"I really am only seven."
Tang Shan spread his hands somewhat helplessly and explained: "I am a Spirit Master myself, so my development is naturally faster than an ordinary person's. Later, I awakened a Body Martial Soul, which accelerated my growth further. Additionally, my method of Cultivation is somewhat unique, which has further promoted my physical development. That's why I look more mature than my peers."
As he spoke, Tang Shan held out his hands toward Xue Qinghe: "If Your Highness does not believe me, you might as well try a bone-reading yourself to know the truth."
Xue Qinghe did not hesitate. He immediately reached out his slender, fair hands and carefully examined Tang Shan's hands, his fingertips slowly tracing the bones to feel their developmental state.
Before long, she withdrew her hands, her face now a mask of numbness as she couldn't help but mutter: "Truly only seven..."
In front of the carriage, the driver (Snake Lance Douluo) trembled slightly before quickly regaining his composure, though his grip on the whip tightened.
Having finally accepted this absurd reality, Xue Qinghe's attention shifted to another question: "You have Innately Full Spirit Power, but this Cultivation speed is still a bit too fast, isn't it? Even if you awakened your Spirit at six, gaining nine ranks of spirit power in nearly a year is far from normal. Of course, if this involves the secrets of your Cultivation, you don't have to force an answer."
Xue Qinghe didn't force Tang Shan to respond. Most top-tier Spirit Masters had their own Opportunities, and it was improper to pry. Moreover, she had already used her Angel Martial Soul's keen perception of Evil Spirit Masters to check them; both Tang Shan and Su Yuntao were normal Spirit Masters. Since that was the case, there was no need to get to the bottom of everything.
Tang Shan fell into silence. Seeing this, Xue Qinghe thought he was unwilling to speak and was about to find a topic to break the slightly stiff atmosphere when Tang Shan slowly spoke: "Since Your Highness is so sincere, I will not hide it from you."
As the words fell, Tang Shan directly performed Martial Soul Possession. His body instantly expanded slightly, revealing a physique full of power and beauty to Xue Qinghe. But that wasn't the most eye-catching part; what truly captured all of Xue Qinghe's attention was the purple spirit ring representing a thousand-year age limit that slowly emerged from beneath Tang Shan's feet.
"A first thousand-year spirit ring..."
Xue Qinghe let out a low gasp, his eyes extremely complex, hiding many unutterable emotions.
At this moment, she was almost ninety-nine percent certain that Tang Shan and Su Yuntao knew the Grandmaster—a millennium second spirit ring might be explained by luck, but a first thousand-year spirit ring? How could that possibly be luck? Furthermore, the two were brothers, and one possessed a rare Body Martial Soul. There weren't that many coincidences in the World.
Sir, are you well? Training a Disciple with an Innately Full Spirit Power Body Martial Soul, while keeping a Spirit Master with mediocre talent in all aspects by your side... this style is indeed just like you.
A flurry of thoughts surged in Xue Qinghe's heart, but she quickly suppressed them, not allowing herself to show any weakness.
In front of the carriage, the whip in Snake Lance Douluo's hand shattered inch by inch as his powerful spirit power unconsciously leaked out, eventually turning completely into powder.
He didn't care at all about the pulverized whip. Instead, he mobilized his mental force to quietly peek at the movements inside the carriage, his inner emotions unable to settle for a long time.
A first thousand-year spirit ring... even the Young Lord had to use many methods back then to achieve that. How on earth did this Tang Shan do it?
"It seems the Young Lord's guess is more or less correct. This Tang Shan definitely has an extraordinary relationship with the Grandmaster. A first thousand-year spirit ring... it's truly astounding."
Porcupinefish Douluo's voice, carrying a hint of emotion, secretly reached Snake Lance Douluo's ears.
Snake Lance Douluo fell into silence, and only after a long time did he slowly utter a few words: "The Grandmaster's methods are far beyond my own."
He took out a new whip and continued driving while withdrawing the mental force that had enveloped the carriage.
Toward the Young Lord, he had to maintain absolute respect.
"Tang Shan, your talent is absolutely rare in this World, perhaps even unprecedented. No wonder you could reach Rank 19 at seven years old. The spirit power boost from this thousand-year spirit ring alone is enough for a Spirit Master to make consecutive Breakthroughs in the Spirit Grandmaster stage."
After recovering his senses, Xue Qinghe was not stingy with his praise. His gaze toward Tang Shan was full of appreciation; in his eyes, Tang Shan was definitely a future pillar of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Tang Shan looked at the Xue Qinghe before him, who was full of joy that Heaven Dou had such a Genius, and felt a wave of speechlessness in his heart.
If it weren't for the terrifying perception he had developed through practicing National Martial Arts, which allowed him to sense the two incredibly formidable Auras hiding near the driver and the carriage, he would have doubted whether the Xue Qinghe before him was actually Qian Renxue.
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