Douluo Continent: The World Shines with Stars

Chapter 8 Departure

Xu Mingxi hates parting, especially long separations.

Canghui Academy is located within the territory of the Heavenly Dou Empire. Once I go there, I don't know when I will be able to return.

After Xu Mingxi turned twelve, the sect leader replaced his storage ring with a larger one, which had a full ten cubic meters of space.

Upon hearing that Xu Mingxi was leaving the next day, his mother, Xu Ya, cooked all night and packed the dishes into his storage ring.

The father secretly called Xu Mingxi into the room, took out a bag of gold soul coins and handed it to him.

"You brat, this is my secret stash of money, so spend it sparingly."

Xu Mingxi really wanted to tell her father that the sect leader had already put various kinds of soul beast meat and medicinal herbs for medicinal baths in the storage ring he had prepared.

You have quite a few Gold Soul Coins, but you should keep these few hundred for yourself.

Hesitantly, Xu Mingxi accepted it anyway. Since her father lived on Xingluo Mountain and didn't spend much money, she figured she might as well take it with her just in case.

The next day, Xu Mingxi packed his bags, reluctantly said goodbye to his parents, and was about to leave when he saw an unexpected figure at the door.

"Auntie, what brings you here?"

The person who came was Xu Mingguang's mother, Chao Yunting.

"Xiao Mingxi, I heard from Mingguang that you're going to Canghui Academy."

My family and Canghui Academy are located in the same city, so I've come to ask for your help.

"Auntie, what can I do to help? I'll do whatever I can to help."

"It's very simple. You just need to help your aunt deliver this letter to my sister. She is now the head of the Chao family."

Xu Mingxi watched as her aunt took out a letter from her storage ring, feeling quite puzzled.

My aunt isn't asking me for help, she's actually helping me out.

With the help of a local strongman, I wouldn't be completely isolated and helpless over there.

"Okay, Auntie, I'll definitely deliver it."

Xu Mingxi took the letter, waved to her aunt, and went to Xu Fangzhuo's residence.

knock knock knock.

"Uncle Fang Zhuo, open the door, I'm here."

"Mingxi? You're here so early. The sect leader already told me, so let's set off now."

Xingluo Mountain is far from Canghui Academy. Although Xu Fangzhuo is a Soul Emperor, he is quite old after all.

The two rented a horse-drawn carriage, which was comfortable and fast, and also allowed Xu Mingxi to see the scenery along the way.

Xu Mingxi poked his head out of the carriage; this was the first time he had ever seen the lives of people in various parts of Douluo Continent.

Grandpa and the Second Elder were traveling with me so fast, and we were flying in the air, that I didn't get a good look around.

In the Douluo Continent, everyone has a Martial Soul, which can enhance their productivity even if they lack Soul Power.

Those with the hammer spirit are good at blacksmithing, while those with the hoe spirit are good at tilling the land. Without external factors, they have no problem with food and clothing.

Since the founding of the Star Luo Empire, the people have been known for their fierce and unruly nature, but their lives have been relatively affluent.

Along the way, Xu Mingxi hasn't had a chance to show off or be proven wrong.

Upon entering the territory of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Xu Mingxi began to see refugees who were starving and poorly clothed.

Having lived in a peaceful era in her previous life and enjoying a life of luxury in this one, Xu Mingxi was seeing this scene for the first time.

Perhaps sensing Xu Mingxi's sadness, the experienced Xu Fangzhuo offered words of comfort.

"Mingxi, this is the Kingdom of Barak. Although it belongs to the Heavenly Dou Empire, it is only an annex. The Heavenly Dou Emperor has no jurisdiction over this place."

The Barak royal family was extravagant and licentious, acting like local tyrants.

The people naturally suffer greatly under the weight of numerous exorbitant taxes and levies, but that's beyond our control.

Xu Mingxi knew all this; he was just momentarily stunned by the scene before him.

Moreover, if even the Heavenly Emperor doesn't care, the Star Crown Sect certainly won't do something so thankless and arduous.

At present, Xueye is only a prince, and his father is still in power.

This emperor was not incompetent, but he was certainly not outstanding either; he was merely a mediocre ruler who maintained the status quo.

Even if he wanted to get involved in the affairs of the Barak Kingdom, he was powerless to do so.

Fortunately, Xu Mingxi's destination was not the Kingdom of Barak, nor was it within the territory of any other kingdom or principality.

Canghui Academy is located in Canghui City, which is under the jurisdiction of the Tiandou Empire, but it is adjacent to the Xingluo Kingdom.

The Star Luo Kingdom has no relation to the Star Luo Empire; it's merely a vassal state of the Heavenly Dou Empire. The city lord of Canghui City is also a vanguard sent by the Heavenly Dou Empire to monitor the Star Luo Kingdom.

"Mingxi, we'll be there soon. I'll take you to the Chao family first, and then I'll go talk to Dean Canghui about your enrollment."

"Okay, thank you, Uncle Fang Zhuo."

The carriage stopped in front of a vermilion gate, the location of the famous Chao family in Canghui City.

The current head of the Chao family, Chao Yunwan, is a level 69 Soul Emperor, just one step away from becoming a Soul Saint.

Xu Mingxi got off the carriage, and Xu Fangzhuo drove it towards Canghui Academy.

Mingxi walked to the front door alone and knocked on the snake-shaped door knocker.

The door slowly opened, revealing a crack, and a maid peeked out from behind it.

"Hello, my name is Xu Mingxi. I'm here on behalf of Aunt Chao Yunting to deliver a letter to your residence."

"Lady Yunting, please wait a moment, I will go and inform the family head right away."

A moment later, under Xu Mingxi's watchful gaze, the door opened completely.

Approaching them was a large group of more than a dozen people, led by an old woman with a full head of silver hair, but whose aura was still imposing.

She was taken aback when she saw Xu Mingxi's height and appearance, but quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly invited him into her residence for a chat.

As soon as Xu Mingxi entered the hall, the old woman waved her hand, and the line instantly dispersed.

The only people left in the lobby were an elderly woman, a middle-aged couple, and a beautiful young woman who looked to be in her thirties.

"Come, come, please sit down. I am Yunting's older sister. You can call me Aunt Wan."

I wonder how Yunting is doing over there. We haven't seen each other for so many years.

Xu Mingxi quickly took out the letter her aunt had given her from her storage ring and handed it to the old woman opposite her.

The old woman read the letter and smiled even more happily. Looking at Xu Mingxi across from her, she became more and more satisfied.

A level nine innate soul power, a level thirty-one soul master at seventeen years old, what an outstanding child.

"Child, now that you're here, make yourself at home and don't be shy."

Let me introduce you. These two are my son and daughter-in-law, and this is my daughter, Chaotianxiang.

"Hello, my name is Xu Mingxi."

Chao Tianxiang knew what her mother was about to say when she saw her mother pull her in front of the guest.

"Mom, you're not thinking of finding Cai'er a boyfriend, are you? That's not appropriate."

"What are you saying, child? Do you think I'm that kind of old lady? You should worry about your daughter's affairs yourself."

Chao Yunwan was very surprised. She was so worried about her daughter's marriage that she had never heard her mention it before.

"Mom, I saw Cai'er with another boy at the academy a while ago. He seems to be a commoner. Maybe he'll marry into our family in the future, and maybe he'll even inherit the Dragon Head Cane Martial Soul."

Good heavens! The Heavenly Incense, the Serpent Staff Martial Soul, and the Dragon Head Cane must be Dragon Lord Meng Shu, right? A dragon and snake combined attack!

"Tianxiang, now that Cai'er has a boyfriend, let's talk things out properly. Don't say things that could cause misunderstandings in front of the guests."

"Mingxi, I heard you're going to Canghui Academy too, right? I'll have your cousin show you around later."

The two greeted each other awkwardly and then fell silent. Seeing this, Grandma Chao could only arrange for Xu Mingxi to stay.

As night fell, Xu Fangzhuo returned, bringing Xu Mingxi some good news.

The dean agreed to his admission without examination; all he needed to do was demonstrate his spirit rings.

Inside the main hall of the Chao family, the lights were still on, and the four members of the Chao family were sitting inside.

"Tianxiang, now that Cai'er has a boyfriend, I won't force her, but she still needs to take good care of you, her cousin. It's a pity, he probably doesn't even look at the younger generation of the Chao family."

Grandma Chao had some knowledge of the background of her sister's husband.

Although the specifics are unknown, they are definitely much stronger than the Chao family.

Originally, they wanted to matchmake the girl from the Chao family with Xu Mingxi, but after seeing Xu Mingxi's appearance and abilities, they had no choice but to give up on that plan.

I'm trying my best to build a good relationship with Xu Mingxi now, so that maybe I can get his help if I run into any trouble in the future.

Chao Yunting had the same thought when she handed the letter to Xu Mingxi.

She knew the power of the Star Crown Sect, and strengthening ties between the Chao family and the Star Crown Sect would be beneficial in no way.

(End of this chapter)