Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

Although it was already night, the hexagonal city wall of the Martial Soul City in the south could be vaguely seen through the gaps in the clouds. The hexagonal Martial Soul City was built around a hill.

On this hill stand two striking buildings. The one halfway up the hill is the most magnificent, and can be vaguely seen even from a distance.

"Shui Shui, that's Wuhun City. I was 14 years old when I reached level 49. Back then, I was flying here on my sword, just like I am now, looking out at Wuhun City."

With his hands behind his back, Qian Shui pondered, the hem of his blue robe fluttering in the wind high above. At first glance, he exuded an otherworldly and extraordinary aura.

But the next second, she said, "Teacher, I can't see clearly."

It got dark, it wasn't raining, and he couldn't close his eyes, yet he still couldn't figure out his little apprentice.

The apprentice tilted his head, suddenly feeling puzzled. Why was his master so stunned?

"Hahaha! The vision is here! Shui Shui, let your master open... oh no, I mean, mental sharing for you!"

Soon, the young apprentice established a spiritual connection with Qianshui.

"How about that? Those are the three main halls of the Spirit Hall: the Douluo Hall, the Elder Hall, and the Pope Hall."

Pointing to the three main halls in the very center of Wuhun City, Qianshui began to introduce them to his young apprentice.

“Shui Shui, the previous ambush was actually arranged by me, so those uncles and elders didn’t really want to kill you. It’s my fault for not discussing it with you beforehand.”

As expected, the little girl didn't understand and just tilted her head to look at Qian Shui.

Qian Shui sighed, somewhat afraid to look at his disciple, and stared blankly at Wu Hun City.

The little disciple, who stood on one foot on Wenxin, was wearing the silver-based school uniform of Huangdou Academy, but her topknot was perfectly straight, and the way she tilted her head was beyond her ordinary appearance.

Everything has a cause and effect. My teacher lost her heart, but you and I cannot. If you understand this one day, I fear it will create a rift between us, teacher and student…

A teacher's role is to impart knowledge, instruct in skills, and resolve doubts. Initially, Bibi Dong didn't consider herself a good teacher, nor did she show much affection for her. This was naturally due to the coercion Qian Xunji had inflicted on her years ago, something Qian Shui understood.

But as Qian Renxue said, he has his own ideas. As a disciple, he will not cater to his teacher, no matter how beautiful Bibi Dong is.

At this time, she herself had become a teacher, but her young apprentice, not understanding the reason behind it, treated her as family, trusted her completely, and had no complaints whatsoever.

But she'll understand someday, and when that happens, asking him, her teacher, won't be a matter of life or death.

"Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. We're master and disciple, so it's only right that you beat me up someday when you realize what's going on..."

In the distance, Qian Renxue flew over carrying her son, followed by Ling Yunzhi and Yin Jin.

"Hey, Brother Shui, still teaching students so late?"

Qian Shui rolled her eyes at Yin Jin, then patted her little apprentice's head. "Go back by yourself and stay with Rong Rong. Your teacher has something to do, but I'll take you into town tomorrow."

"Ah."

With that, the young apprentice flew down on his sword and returned to the group.

Qian Shui then used his clone technique to deceive Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, keeping them in limbo for a whole night before fleeing with his wife and children, along with the Silver-Gold Lingyunzhi.

"Brother Shui, do you think Shui Shui's reaction was too bland?" Yin Jin also came over at this moment.

Qian Shui rolled her eyes. "You think you know that?"

"Oh, Shui-ge, you're so awkward, just like we were back then. You even complained that she was too obedient! Do you think Shui-shui should look like she's been betrayed, with a look of fear, unease, confusion, and despair, and then question you: 'Why? Teacher? Why?! I respect you so much, and yet you want to kill me?!' That's what you think is normal, right?"

"Really... my foot! Is that still 'watery'? Wouldn't that be some melodramatic Mary Sue story?!"

"Uh... what is 'Mary Sue'?"

"Tsk, it's just a love story. In most cases, Shui Shui will grow up and realize that she has gradually fallen in love with her master. She will have to compete with Xiao Xue for me as her teacher, and then they will suffer to the point of death. Who knows who will die twice. Then I will say, 'Resurrect! My lover!' and in the end, it will be a happy ending for the whole family."

Yin Jin: "Wow...that's so melodramatic, but it sounds really funny! Shui Ge, why don't you write it down?"

Ling Yunzhi: "It is indeed interesting, and I am interested as well."

Qianshui: "Roll the ball!"

While joking around with Yin Jin, the group finally arrived at their destination. Their old friends were already waiting for them at their usual spot on the outskirts of Wuhun City.

Although Yin Jin still looked like a mouse seeing a cat when she saw Chen Sha, she kept her eyes darting around and hid behind Qian Shui.

Time has passed and things have changed. It has been ten years since I last left Wuhun City. I never expected that this mudflat outside Wuhun City would also change its appearance.

Feng Jingyi returned to Wuhun City ahead of schedule, and at this time and place, the seven members of the original team finally reunited.

"Xiao Shui, you've finally decided to come back to Wuhun City!"

After greeting her teammates one by one, Chen Sha, dressed in a red dress with silver trim and her long hair tied up high without any adornment, gave Qian Shui a reproachful look.

"Sister Sasha, are you blaming me for not helping you guys back then?"

"Forget it, you have your reasons. We've figured it out over the years. If we rely on your help in everything, we'll never grow much." However, Chen Sha still took Feng Jingyi's hand. "The only one who makes me anxious all the time is Xiao Feng. Luckily, nothing happened to her, otherwise I would never forgive myself for not stopping her."

Chen Sha was ostensibly talking about herself, but she was actually referring to Qian Shui. At least from her perspective, one letter was enough.

However, it wouldn't be accurate to say that Qian Shui is cold-hearted and Qian Renxue is ungrateful, otherwise the 100,000-year-old external soul bone and the two immortal-grade medicinal herbs wouldn't have fallen into Feng Jingyi's hands. So she was only talking about herself.

"Qingyu, this is Uncle Ruoyou, Uncle Yuzhou, and Aunt Chensha~" Keeping her eyes down and mind at ease, Qian Renxue took her son's hand and began to introduce them. Reunion is a joyous occasion, but making the conversation too dull would defeat the purpose.

However, the child was sleepy and had just woken up, so he didn't understand what had happened and just stared blankly at his surroundings.

"Little Shui, besides her face resembling yours, her hair is just like Miss Xue's~ Come here, let Aunt Qingyu give you a hug~"

"Hey! Her family's bloodline is amazing!"

According to Qian Shui, Qian Qingyu is a typical blond-haired brat, but that's good in a way, as his hair color matches that of the Xue family, so Qian Shui doesn't have to dye his son's hair.

Upon waking, Qian Qingyu, nestled in Chen Sha's arms, finally saw the beautiful woman with her hair styled in an updo. "Hehehe, Mommy, I want to marry this auntie too!"

Qian Renxue rubbed her forehead. Her son was really going to get married. He kept saying he wanted to marry every girl he met.

"Haha, little Qingyu is amazing! Grow up quickly, and when you grow up, Auntie will marry you, okay?"

"it is good!"

"Sister Sasha, stop trying to coax this kid. What if he takes it seriously?" Qian Shui was so embarrassed that even his thick skin was worn down by his son. He quickly tried to take him back.

Chen Sha, however, wouldn't let Qian Shui hug her, turning away and saying, "You're just a child~ Xiao Feng, don't you think so~ Qing Yu, when you grow up, your Aunt Xiao Feng and I will marry you together~"

"Oh! Marry another one!"

Although their son caused the couple some distress, he did bring a change to the dull atmosphere.

Aside from Qian Shui and Qian Renxue bringing their sons for a specific purpose, Yin Jin and Ling Yunzhi didn't bring their families. They mainly needed to go back and join the main group entering the city, so tonight was just a get-together.

"Little Shui, this time it's our treat. Yin Jin, come on! We won't hit you!"

"Sasha, you said it yourself!" At this moment, Yin Jin finally poked his head out from behind Qian Shui.

Ruoyou, always dressed in black, darted forward and grabbed Yinjin's arm. "Don't be afraid. Although Sasha only said she wouldn't hit you, she didn't say we wouldn't!"

With a face full of fear, Yin Jin tried to break free, "No...no...I was beaten badly enough in that robbery!"

As they walked this way, Ling Yunzhi jokingly explained, "Well, I can vouch for that, my shirt was completely shredded."

Wearing a red and silver-trimmed casual outfit similar to Chen Sha's, Yu Zhou took out a jar of wine from his soul tool, shook it, and said happily, "Team leader, we're all here now, let's have a few more drinks."

"Forget it, I'm going to the Papal Palace later, and it wouldn't be good to reek of alcohol. I'll go later; I'll be in Wuhun City for a long time anyway, so I'll drink my fill then!"

"That's a deal!"

"It's a word."

……

"Nana, how do I use this image-recording soul tool?"

"Oh, teacher, it's like this: just point at the person or thing you want to take a picture of and press this button."

Despite the darkness, the Pope's shop remained brightly lit. Bibi Dong, having finished a long day's work, summoned her youngest disciple.

It was so late, so Hu Liena thought that Bibi Dong had summoned her to give her some instructions about the Elite Tournament finals, but she didn't expect that she was dealing with a large square box.

"Is that right?"

He pressed the switch on Hu Liena, and with a 'click', a small card was ejected from inside the square box.

Chapter 256 Breaking Through Bibi Dong, Dai Mubai's Frustration [6000 words]

"In the art of war, winning hearts and minds is the best strategy, while conquering cities is the second best. Psychological warfare is superior to physical warfare. Xiaoxue, that's how I see it in my mother."

"If you're talking about fighting, I should be able to beat her, but her Soul-Devouring Spider Queen is a bit of a counter to me, especially her sixth soul skill, Eternal Creation. Actually, I can't be sure since I've never fought her."

The streets of Wuhun City were deserted; it was the dead of night, and naturally, no one was around. Qian Shui's face darkened as he entered Wuhun City. He subconsciously activated his senses, but he couldn't perceive how clean this sacred and radiant city was.

Especially the Papal Palace!

Bibi Dong changed her cultivation method after entering the Rakshasa Secret Realm, and now she is almost no different from an evil soul master!

The three of them walked side by side, with Qian Qingyu in the middle, when suddenly a person appeared in front of them. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Ghost Douluo, who was dressed entirely in black and had lost his phantom form.

Qian Shui smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Gui, we meet again."

"Miss, Young Master." Ghost Douluo bowed slightly to Qian Renxue.

"What about me?" Qian Shui pointed to his nose, but Gui Douluo rolled his eyes and ignored him.

Qian Shui understood. After all, his own status wasn't high, and he'd never been proper since childhood. Ghost Douluo had always called him "kid, kid." Now that his cultivation level was higher, it would be difficult for him to change how he was addressed.

"Never mind, Qingyu, this is a ghost, Elder Ghost, call him Uncle."

"Hello, uncle."

The ghost nodded slightly to Qian Qingyu, but its expression was unreadable.

"Xiao Shui, you should call him Grandpa..." Qian Renxue reminded her from the side.

Logically speaking, Qian Shui also calls him "Uncle Gui," so isn't the generational difference significant?

"Uh...it's all the same! Uncle Ghost, we're going to the Papal Palace."

Qian Shui has never been one to dwell on matters of seniority, and he avoids going to the three main halls whenever possible. This is one reason why he sometimes doesn't even address the titled elders of the Elder Hall by their full names.

"Tianfeng, take them there." Ghostly called out to the back, and another elder with titled strength, who was perceived by Qianshui, appeared.

The elder was dressed in heavy armor, similar in style to the knights guarding the Papal Palace, but more opulent. His imposing mask revealed his meticulous nature.

This person was likely promoted within the last ten years, so Qian Shui didn't recognize him, which puzzled him.

Qian Renxue knew Qian Shui well, and introduced him through telepathy: "You know the Holy Emperor Warriors directly under the Pope, right? They require at least Soul Emperor cultivation to be selected. This Elder Tianfeng is the leader of the Holy Emperor Warrior Corps. His martial soul is the Heavenly Wind Falcon, and he is a level 92 Title Douluo."

Qian Shui only had a vague impression of the Holy Emperor Warriors, let alone their leader. Nevertheless, he suppressed his embarrassment and greeted them: "Hello Elder Tianfeng. Qingyu, say hello."