Douluo Continent: Newcomer Yuhao, thank you Lan Xuanyu

Chapter 202 Earth Dragon Gate

It has to be said that the profession of Soul Master is somewhat dependent on talent. Although you can succeed by forcing yourself to learn, as long as you put your heart into it, becoming a level four or five Soul Master is not a problem, but you can only be considered proficient rather than an expert.

Just like in math, if you know it, you know it; if you don't, you can only write down a solution and then make up a few formulas to get some points for the process.

As a result, apart from Vina, Gu Tong, and Lang Ya, who were skilled in mental power, and chose design, everyone else unanimously chose forging or repair, with a few choosing carving.

While forging does require talent, it's more about hard work and skill. You just need to grab the hammer; it doesn't require much brainpower and is more suitable for reckless players.

Do you know why all the battle armor masters in the Tang family chose forging? Because they simply don't have the brains to design and manufacture.

That's why Huo Yuhao seemed so out of place among the Tang family.

Huo Yuhao was speechless. The embarrassed Poison Undying suggested that he could go to the Sun Moon Empire to capture a few high-level Soul Masters, but Huo Yuhao refused.

Because science and knowledge deserve respect.

Therefore, Huo Yuhao naturally made the request to study at the Mingde Hall of the Sun Moon Empire. This time, Du Busi gave the green light and readily agreed.

Dragon City.

Located in the northeast of the Heavenly Soul Empire, it is the largest city in the northern region. The temperature is relatively low, and it is the only way to enter the far north from Heavenly Dou City.

Perhaps due to the cold weather, this place is not as bustling as Tiandou City, and there are not many pedestrians on the road.

Two young figures, a man and a woman, appeared on the streets of Longcheng. Unlike most people around them who were wrapped up tightly, the two were wearing only light clothing, and the woman was even wearing a skirt. It seemed that the cold weather had no effect on them.

Huo Yuhao glanced around, touched his forehead, thought for a moment, and then pointed to Xue Di next to a barbecue restaurant, saying, "Let's go get some food first."

It's just getting dark, right at dinnertime, and the barbecue restaurant is still mostly empty, with only a few customers sitting down.

Given Xue Di's strikingly beautiful appearance, Huo Yuhao used a simulated soul skill to conceal their faces. To outsiders, they appeared to be just ordinary people.

Xue Di usually prefers vegetarian food, but she enjoys barbecue the most when it comes to meat, so Huo Yuhao ordered several different kinds of barbecue.

As for beer—in the relatively open world of Douluo Continent, the two of them were already allowed to drink it.

Before long, their roast meat and beer arrived.

Xue Di took a sip of ale. It was her first time experiencing this human beverage, and she felt a little uncomfortable. A blush rose on her pretty face.

"You humans really know how to enjoy life. I'm starting to think more and more that taking human form is the best thing I've ever done in my life."

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Huo Yuhao chuckled softly and took a sip of the ale. To be honest, it didn't taste very good; it wasn't even as good as fruit juice. He didn't know why so many people liked it.

The Snow Empress tilted her head. "It's not too urgent. I'm returning to the far north to formally hand over the reins of the Far North Lord. A day or two won't be a problem. What's up?"

"Hmm... how should I put it?" Huo Yuhao tapped his chin, organizing his thoughts.

"It was a vague feeling, but thankfully the second awakening of my martial soul improved my mental strength a lot. It seemed like a voice was telling me that there were good things here."

Xue Di naturally trusted Huo Yuhao's words, "Alright, let's search here."

After leaving the barbecue restaurant, Xue Di naturally placed her small hand into Huo Yuhao's hand, and they shook hands.

Feeling the softness of Xue Di's small hand, Huo Yuhao was instinctively startled, but he did not let go, and walked with her on the street with an unusual feeling.

Huo Yuhao stopped before reaching the gate of a grand mansion.

【Earth Dragon Gate】

"This should be it—let me check first—"

As far as Huo Yuhao knew, in Dragon City, the Earth Dragon Gate and the Heavenly Dragon Gate were the local powers. Although both had the word "dragon" in their names, their relationship was not harmonious.

Although the Earth Dragon Sect is a respectable sect in the Heavenly Soul Empire, it certainly cannot be compared with a behemoth like the Body Sect.

With his mental detection activated, Huo Yuhao's mental power spread out like mercury, instantly enveloping the entire Earth Dragon Gate.

Apart from the sect leader being an eight-ring Soul Douluo, the overall strength of the Earth Dragon Sect is not particularly strong, and most of the others are Soul Kings or Soul Emperors.

This Contra doesn't seem that powerful. Even if the two sides become enemies, Huo Yuhao and Xue Di have ways to deal with her.

Guided by their mental detection, Huo Yuhao and Xue Di quickly realized something was wrong.

In the backyard of the Earth Dragon Sect, there is a well that exudes a clear, cold aura. Even after scanning it with spiritual detection, one can still feel its unusually rich spiritual energy.

"This is----"

Both Huo Yuhao and Xue Di possess extreme ice attributes, suggesting that something within this well is attracting them.

After exchanging a glance, the two walked towards the main gate of the Earth Dragon Gate.

As the saying goes, "Whether there are dates or not, let's hit a couple of sticks first."

The main hall of the Dilongmen reception room.

Hearing from her disciples that the young sect master of the Body Sect had come in person to discuss important matters, Nan Shuishui was naturally a little nervous. Being noticed by a giant like the Body Sect was not a good thing.

Why would they come to the Earth Dragon Gate? What can't the Body Sect get? Could it be—

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Nan Shuishui entered the Earth Dragon Gate reception hall. When she saw Huo Yuhao and Xue Di waiting on the chairs in the main hall, she couldn't help but be taken aback.

He's quite handsome, but so young?

The girl was wearing a veil, so her face couldn't be seen, but she must have been a great beauty.

For some reason, Nan Shuishui felt a little cold when she saw her.

Nan Shuishui bowed respectfully to Huo Yuhao and Xue Di, who were seated in chairs, and said, "I am Nan Shuishui, the sect leader of the Earth Dragon Gate. May I ask what brings you, fellow Daoists from the Body Sect, here?"

Xue Di remained seated, while Huo Yuhao stood up, nodded to Nan Shuishui, and said in a gentle voice, "Greetings, Senior Nan. I apologize for disturbing you. I am Huo Yuhao, the young sect master of the Body Sect. I have come here to make a deal with you."

When you're out and about, status and background matter. Being the young master of the Body Sect is definitely more useful than being a marquis in the Star Luo Empire.

Seeing that Huo Yuhao's attitude was quite good, Nan Shuishui lowered her guard a little. "It's Young Master Huo! I've heard so much about you. May I ask what kind of deal your sect wishes to make with our Earth Dragon Sect?"

Huo Yuhao cut to the chase, "I've heard that your sect has a cold spring. I happen to also possess ice attributes, and I'd like to borrow your sect's treasured land. I wonder if that could be used as a condition for exchange?"

Nan Shuishui raised an eyebrow slightly. How did the Body Sect know about the Cold Spring of the Earth Dragon Gate?

Huo Yuhao naturally had no intention of explaining, and handed the box on the table to Nan Shuishui.

A rich fluctuation of soul power, accompanied by a strong earth-attribute aura, emanated from a right arm soul bone that was entirely brown.

Huo Yuhao said softly, "This is a right arm bone of a 50,000-year-old rock dragon. Although it is a sub-dragon, it has some traces of Mountain Dragon King bloodline. Its quality is excellent. I wonder what Senior Nan thinks?"

With just one glance, Nan Shuishui couldn't take her eyes off it. The allure of soul bones to soul masters is undeniable. Ten-thousand-year soul bones are even known as treasures of the Blood River, which shows just how precious they are.

Instinctively, Nan Shuishui wanted to keep Huo Yuhao and Xue Di at the Earth Dragon Gate forever.

Murder and arson bring wealth and honor—an age-old rule.

But reason told her she absolutely couldn't do that. This was the young sect master of the Body Sect. If he really died here, wouldn't that old poisoner ruin the entire Earth Dragon Gate's reputation if he didn't die from poison?

Suppressing his greed, this deal was quite worthwhile. What did it matter how precious that treasure land was? His own sect was not fortunate enough to enjoy it!

It's worth exchanging a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone to enhance your combat power!

Nan Shuishui smiled and said, "The Body Sect is indeed well-informed. The treasure land you mentioned does exist in our Dragon Gate."

"It's alright to lend it to the young master."

"Then thank you very much, Sect Leader Nan." Huo Yuhao smiled slightly. "Without further ado, please lead the way."

Nan Shuishui nodded, stood up first, and led the two towards the backyard.

Before long, they arrived at the cold spring.

Nan Shui Shuidao: "You two must be discerning individuals. Beneath this cold spring, there is actually another cave. However, we have isolated it with mechanisms. Inside that cave, there are many strange minerals. It's just that the temperature inside the cave is too low."

Even a titled Douluo-level powerhouse among our ancestors wouldn't be able to stay long inside.

Upon hearing about the ore, Xue Di, who had been silent until now, changed her voice slightly, "This is...!"

Huo Yuhao quickly grabbed Xue Di's hand, and Xue Di immediately understood and shut her mouth, saying nothing more.

Nan Shuishui raised an eyebrow slightly. She was also in her forties, and she could tell from Xue Di's reaction that this treasure land should be very useful to them.

But since an exchange has already been made, it's only natural to keep one's word, especially since the other party is the young master of the Body Sect.

"Thank you, Senior Nan. If you have something to attend to, please go ahead and do your work. I'll take care of things here," Huo Yuhao said to Nan Shuishui.

"What a clever lad!" Thinking this, Nan Shuishui nodded slightly and said, "Alright, please make yourselves at home. I'll take my leave now."

After Nan Shuishui left, Xue Di immediately said to Huo Yuhao, "You protect me while I go down and take a look. If I'm not mistaken, we might have stumbled upon some incredible luck!"

Huo Yuhao asked cautiously, "Won't there be any danger?"

"No! Don't worry!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xue Di jumped in impatiently.