Douluo Continent: The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? A Soul Beast Pagoda!

"Jiang Bai..."

Qian Daoliu repeated the name, nodded, and readily agreed.

"Okay, Grandpa understands. I'll get the result for you tomorrow. It's a small matter."

"Hehe, thank you, Grandpa! Grandpa's the best!"

Qian Renxue immediately smiled radiantly.

Afterwards, the grandfather and grandson chatted for a while under the porch about their daily lives.

As the night deepened, Qian Renxue couldn't help but let out a small yawn. Qian Daoliu then said gently, "Alright, it's getting late. Xue'er, you should get some rest. Grandpa should go back too."

Goodnight, Grandpa!

Qian Renxue waved goodbye obediently.

Only after watching his granddaughter walk into the villa and close the door did Qian Daoliu turn his gaze away.

The loving expression on his face slowly faded, replaced by an unfathomable calm.

The silver figure flashed slightly and then disappeared into the night.

……

Offering Hall.

The interior of the main hall is spacious and high, with the dome seemingly connecting to the starry sky.

Deep inside, a tall, six-winged angel statue, carved entirely from some kind of jade, stands majestically.

The statue has a compassionate yet majestic face, holding a holy sword, radiating a sacred and vast aura that inspires awe and submission in all who behold it.

Qian Daoliu's figure appeared silently in front of the statue.

He didn't look at the statue, but stood with his back to the entrance of the hall, his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly piercing through the hall walls.

His voice was not loud, but it resonated clearly in the silent and empty hall, carrying an undeniable authority.

"Someone, go and investigate a freshman named Jiang Bai at the Martial Soul Academy. I need all his information."

"yes!"

From the shadows in the corner of the hall, a deep, hoarse male voice, almost devoid of any emotion, immediately rang out. The shadows then distorted slightly before returning to stillness, as if no one had ever existed.

Upon receiving the order, Qian Daoliu slowly walked to the only prayer mat in front of the statue, lifted the hem of his white robe, and knelt down with a devout and solemn posture.

He clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and began to pray.

About an hour later, steady and powerful footsteps broke the silence.

A figure with an exceptionally tall and imposing build, resembling an iron tower, strode into the offering hall.

He looked to be in his fifties or sixties, with a resolute face like a rock, and a heavy, imposing presence as he walked.

It is none other than the Second Elder of the Hall of Offerings, a level 98 Power Attack-type Title Douluo, Golden Crocodile!

After entering the main hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo stopped and bowed deeply to the enormous angel statue.

After the ceremony, he turned to Qian Daoliu, who was still kneeling on the prayer mat, and respectfully called out, "Big Brother."

His voice was deep and resonant, like muffled thunder rolling by.

Qian Daoliu slowly opened his eyes, but did not get up. He simply turned his head slightly and asked, "Have you found out?"

"Um."

Golden Crocodile Douluo responded, stepped forward, and handed over a not-too-thick paper document. "This kid's background is quite interesting."

Qian Daoliu took the document, but did not open it immediately. Instead, he looked up at Jin E.

Knowing his elder brother's habits, Golden Crocodile Douluo began to verbally recite the key information, his voice echoing deep within the hall.

"Jiang Bai, age six years and three months, registered place of origin as Niuma Village, Barak Kingdom, Tiandou Empire."

"Awakened his martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, three months ago. Innate soul power, level nine."

"The Seven-Jeweled Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

A clear flicker of emotion finally crossed Qian Daoliu's calm eyes.

The fact that the world's number one auxiliary weapon spirit appeared in a child in a border village is itself extremely unusual.

"It is indeed the Seven-Jeweled Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Golden Crocodile Douluo affirmed, a hint of amusement appearing on his face."

"The intelligence department has verified information we have gathered over the past decade regarding direct and collateral disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School who have left the sect or gone missing for various reasons."

"It's almost certain that his biological father is, with a 90% chance, Ning Fengping, who was once the laughing stock in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"Ning Fengping?"

Qian Daoliu had no recollection of this name.

"Yes. About seven or eight years ago, Ning Fengping insisted on marrying an ordinary woman, which was strongly opposed by the sect elders. In the end, he chose to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and elope with that woman. His whereabouts are unknown."

This plot seems familiar...

Golden Crocodile Douluo continued, "The intelligence says that Jiang Bai's father was never around when he was young, and his mother passed away a year ago. Due to the long time that has passed and the remote location, many details can no longer be verified..."

Qian Daoliu listened silently, his fingers unconsciously brushing the edge of the document in his hand.

A disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School who betrayed his sect for love, whose fate is unknown, leaving behind an orphan and a widow... that makes sense.

"Are you sure he currently has no contact or communication with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

Qian Daoliu asked the most crucial question.

If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were to learn that a genius of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had been living away from home, they would certainly not give up on him easily.

We must ensure that this child's heart is currently with the Spirit Hall, or at least not as a spy planted by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"There is currently no evidence to suggest a connection."

Golden Crocodile Douluo answered with certainty.

"After Jiang Bai's martial soul awakened, the local branch hall directly reported and took over the case. The process was very strict. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School should not have been informed yet, or at least has not taken any actions that we have monitored."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with the result.

With a clean background, exceptional talent, and simple circumstances, he appears to be a rough gem worth polishing, and there are currently no hidden dangers.

After finishing his report, Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Qian Daoliu, who was deep in thought, and couldn't help but ask.

"Brother, why did you suddenly decide to investigate this child? Although he has good talent, he doesn't seem... good enough for you to personally intervene, does he?"

Qian Daoliu did not hide anything and briefly described what he had seen by the lake at dusk.

After listening, Golden Crocodile Douluo's rugged eyebrows twitched. He pondered for a moment and then spoke in a deep voice.

"I see. This kid... he's quite bold, and he's also quite shrewd."

"If there are no problems with her background and her talent is decent... it wouldn't be a bad idea to have her as a playmate at the academy to help her relieve her loneliness."

He put it quite directly.

In his view, a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master with innate Soul Power Level 9 might become a decent support in the future.

But now the most important "value" may be to enable the young master, who has been lonely and lacks friends since childhood, to have more normal social interactions.

"playmate……"

Qian Daoliu repeated the word in a low voice, his deep eyes gleaming.

Xue'er was raised with strict discipline and shouldered heavy responsibilities from a young age. Most of the people around her were either in awe of her status or had ulterior motives. She had almost no true friends of the same age who were not motivated by self-interest.

This may also be one of the sources of some of the obsessions and loneliness in her personality.

This Jiang Bai seems to be of a relatively pure and kind nature, at least from what I've observed so far. He has a clean background and his talent... is also quite good.

Perhaps this really could be an opportunity? To let Xue'er experience what it's like to interact with "ordinary people"?

Of course, risks exist.

We need to continue to observe and ensure that Jiang Bai will not have a negative impact on Xue'er or be used by other forces.

After a moment's deliberation, Qian Daoliu made his decision.

He looked at Golden Crocodile Douluo and said in a deep voice, "Very well. Send a copy of the intelligence to Xue'er later. As for the rest... let's leave it to nature for now."

"Yes, brother."

Golden Crocodile Douluo accepted the order and had no objection to Qian Daoliu's decision.

He bowed respectfully to the angel statue once more, then turned and left the shrine with heavy steps to carry out the follow-up matters.

Silence returned to the main hall.

Qian Daoliu remained kneeling on the prayer mat, his gaze returning to the majestic and holy angel statue before him.

The statue's compassionate gaze seemed to envelop the entire hall and the kneeling worshippers.

He slowly closed his eyes and clasped his hands together.

The statues are silent, the eternal lamps flicker.

……

Time flies, and a month has quietly passed.

Jiang Bai's life for the past month has been a simple routine of going between three points: dormitory, classroom, and the training ground on the back mountain.

I also meditate at night, replacing most of my sleep.

He doesn't completely avoid sleep; he will sleep when he is mentally exhausted to the point that it affects his meditation efficiency.

This almost ascetic training intensity gradually turned Yan and Xie Yue, who shared a dormitory, from initial surprise to astonishment, and even some incomprehension.

That afternoon, Jiang Bai prepared to go to the back mountain as usual.

"Hey, I'm talking to Jiang Bai," Yan finally couldn't hold back and said to Jiang Bai.

"Do you really have to work this hard? I haven't seen you in your dorm once in the past month! You're basically meditating every night too. Aren't you tired?"

His tone was clearly puzzled, even carrying a hint of "Are you masochistic?"

Jiang Bai stopped and turned around, his face expressionless, and simply answered calmly.

"What's wrong with that? I just want to break through quickly and become stronger as soon as possible."

"Get stronger?"

Yan chuckled as if he had heard an amusing joke, jumped off the bed, walked over to Jiang Bai, and casually draped his arm over Jiang Bai's slightly thin shoulder.

With a hint of disapproval.

"Jiang Bai, you need to face reality. Your martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the number one support martial soul in the world, that's true, but you're still just a support!"

He emphasized the word "assistance".

"Support Soul Masters need a stable supply of Soul Power, precise skill release, and reliable teammates. What difference does it make if you cultivate faster or slower? You don't need to be at the forefront of battle anyway."

Yan continued his "profound theories".

"Besides, who doesn't know the limitations of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Level 79! That's a martial soul restriction; at best, you can only reach the Soul Saint realm!"

"No matter how fast you cultivate now, if you get stuck at level 79 and can't advance, won't all your efforts be wasted? Why push yourself so hard? Enjoy academy life and take it slow, isn't that better?"

Although Xie Yue remained silent, he raised his cold eyes to look at Jiang Bai and unusually echoed her words.

"Indeed. Jiang Bai, we're roommates. If there's a battle in the future, Yan and I will protect you. The value of a support Soul Master lies in the team, there's no need to be so fixated on personal cultivation speed."