Douluo: Dream Overlord

"A social dance? What's that?"

Time asked curiously.

"It's a private ball spontaneously organized by the students of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy," Yu Tianheng said. "Those who attend the ball are all students and teachers from noble families. They hold balls regularly to maintain the popularity of the academy circle."

Birds of a feather flock together, and people of similar tastes group together. This is a tradition of the academy. How about you come? This is a great opportunity to get to know the nobility.

Once you get along well with them, many things will be easier to handle.

Upon hearing this, Shi Guang's eyes lit up.

Isn't this the perfect time for him to befriend nobles from all sides?

He was worried that he had no way to befriend the aristocratic class, which would make it difficult to realize his great ambitions for the future.

Now that the opportunity has come knocking on our door, what are we waiting for? We have to seize it!

Shi Guang pretended to think for a moment and said, "I happen to have some time. What time and place is the dance tonight?"

"The location is both far away and right here," Yu Tianheng said with a slight smile. "It's in the teaching building. Tonight at six o'clock in the conference hall of the teaching building, see you there."

"Okay, it's a deal!"

Time nodded in approval, and I felt a warm glow inside.

What a wonderful day!

Not only did he absorb a wave of negative emotions using the Fear Soul, he also gained the opportunity to interact with nobles.

Things seem to be getting better!

Full of energy, I sat cross-legged deep in the simulated gravity zone and began my daily training.

Time flies.

By the time the Time Circulation Meditation Technique was used to calm the soul power within the body, it was already close to noon.

Shi Guang smiled as he sensed his soul power; his soul power had now been compressed to level 43.

Soul power is no longer impurities and inertia like it used to be; it is now full of vitality.

Judging from the purity and recovery efficiency of his current soul power, he is already comparable to an ordinary Soul King.

Shi Guang glanced at Yu Tianheng, who was still cultivating with his eyes closed, got up, dusted himself off, and headed to the restaurant for a meal.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, the atmosphere seemed much livelier, with students excitedly discussing something.

As time passed by, I accidentally overheard a few girls talking using my mental power. They were clearly discussing what kind of dresses they should wear to the ball that night.

As Yu Tianheng said, this ball is indeed a tradition of the Tiandou Royal Academy.

Shiguang shook his head, got his food, found Shi Nian and Shi's mother who were eating, and sat down opposite them.

"You must know there's a dance tonight, right?"

Shi Nian looked at Shi Guang, who remained unmoved by the lively atmosphere, smiled, and spoke.

"Hmm, your son's popularity isn't that bad yet." Shi Guang picked up a piece of soul beast meat and said, "But my suit seems to have faded a bit because it's been sitting for too long."

I'm planning to go get a new suit this afternoon. Do you need me to buy anything for you?

"Both your mother and I have new dresses, so you just need to buy your own."

Shi Nian and his mother exchanged a glance and laughed, "You've suddenly become so insightful, young man. Is it because there are so many young ladies attending the ball tonight?"

"I did this to befriend nobles; no matter how strong a person is, they cannot do without the help of powerful figures."

Shi Guang put down his chopsticks and said, "I want to lay a solid foundation for myself now. In the future, I want to build a team and march towards the pinnacle of Douluo Continent!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Nian and her mother exchanged another glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

"Your ideals may be grand and far-reaching, but you must also seize the present moment."

Shi Nian said, "You are already twelve years old, the age to talk about marriage."

Shi Guang's lips twitched slightly after hearing this.

Because Soul Masters in Douluo Continent generally mature early, their concept of marriage is similar to that of the old society in the previous life, where marriages were arranged from childhood.

"Right now, I only want to focus on improving my strength. Women are just a burden to me."

Shi Guang dismissed the elders' worries, saying, "Don't worry, I will find a daughter-in-law that you will be satisfied with in the next few years, but my main goal right now is to improve my strength."

In this world, strength is fundamental. With strength, I have no worries about women, and you have no worries about daughters-in-law.

Upon hearing this, Shi Nian's face revealed a knowing smile. His mother rolled her eyes at him and said, "Son, you've really taken after him! Neither of you two is proper!"

"Hahaha! That's what a hero is all about!" A rare glimpse of youthful vigor appeared on his aged face.

Back then, he won Shi Mu's favor precisely because of his formidable strength as the Soul Emperor.

Shi's mother shook her head helplessly and picked up a piece of soul beast meat from her plate for Shi Guang.

After finishing their meal, Shi Guang left the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy and took a carriage to the nearest town.

In a tailor shop in town.

"What?! You want five gold soul coins for a whole suit?!"

Looking at the gray-haired old tailor before him, Shi Guang stared wide-eyed and almost shouted, "Is this suit sewn with gold thread or silver thread?"

That old man! He's asking for an outrageous price! He wants five gold coins for a simple suit!

Isn't this disrupting market prices?

"Excuse me, my suit isn't made of gold or silver thread," the old tailor said calmly. "It's made of silkworm silk, breathable and warm, suitable for all seasons! Most importantly, it's durable!"

"Fine, fine, I won't argue with you!"

Shi Guang took out five gold coins from his soul tool and slammed them on the table: "If I find that this suit doesn't match the effect you described, you'd better be careful when you walk at night."

"Don't worry, I've been walking along the river for years and never gotten my shoes wet. I know what I'm doing!"

After placing the gold coins in the counter, the old tailor continued rambling, "You don't know my skills. Why don't you go ask around in town? Everyone knows me..."

"Okay! I need it tonight! Can you make it for me before tonight?"

"Well..." the old tailor hesitated for a moment before saying, "It'll cost extra!"

Shi Guang ignored him, paid two more gold coins, agreed on a pickup time with the other party, and then turned and left the shop.

With the nagging old man around, he didn't want to waste a single moment here.

Just as I stepped out of the store, time bumped right into someone.

His body, honed by time and battle, swayed only slightly before the opponent was knocked to the ground.

She was a young girl with thick, black hair and exquisitely beautiful features.

"Hey! Can't you watch where you're going?!"

The girl rubbed her sore bottom and shouted angrily at Shi Guang.

"Hey! You're the one who bumped into me! Why are you accusing me first?"

"Time waits for no man," he retorted to the girl, but a hint of doubt crept into his mind.

Why does this little girl's voice sound so familiar? Even her figure and eyes seem familiar, like I've seen her somewhere before...

"I'm a villain?" The girl laughed angrily and said fiercely, "Then I'll show you what a real villain is."

As she spoke, a longsword radiating cyan wind elements appeared in her hand.

Two yellow and one purple spirit rings appeared on her body, and the fluctuations in her aura attracted the attention of passersby.

"This is……"

Upon seeing the familiar martial spirit, Shi Guang's eyes narrowed.

Looking at the crowd of passersby gathering in their direction, Shi Guang said with a helpless expression:

"Spirit Sword! Haven't you made enough of a scene?!"