Douluo: The Peerless Sun and Moon Mechanical God

Douluo Continent, Star Luo City.

In early autumn, the rain showers are like roguish thieves sneaking into a boudoir at night, arriving with thunder and lightning and leaving in a hurry, leaving this ancient capital city muddy and difficult to walk on, and the pattering of the ancient tree branches on both sides of the wide road.

"Steamed buns, selling steamed buns!"

The warm red sunset spilled onto the street, puddles reflecting the clouds and the sky, and peddlers and merchants moved among the carriages and horses. A dark-skinned, short man turned out of the alley, his carrying pole swaying on his shoulder, the scent of wheat spreading in the damp air, carried far away on the evening breeze.

"Crispy pears, fragrant and sweet crisp pears!"

The young man's calls followed closely behind, his cart piled high with golden autumn pears.

As they passed each other, the two acquaintances smiled at each other, exchanged fresh steamed buns and crisp pears, and agreed to have a drink at each other's homes on the weekend. The short man's newlywed wife would personally cook a few of her signature dishes.

This was an ordinary day in the old town, but the appearance of two figures made it anything but ordinary.

The woman was tall and slender, with long golden hair cascading down her back, more dazzling than the sunset. Her fair skin had a faint jade-like white hue, and her beautiful face was stunning. Her radiant gaze revealed an innate nobility and elegance, and her slow steps made the old and dilapidated city brighter and more radiant.

The old woman accompanying her seemed to be the woman's bodyguard. Dressed in a bright red dress, her aged eyes swept across the surroundings, shooting out a sharp and fierce glint that deterred the various gazes around her. She whispered:

"Jiujiu, why did you suddenly have the idea to condescend to come to the old town?"

After a long while, she swayed gracefully and stepped lightly across a puddle, then chuckled and said, "Grandma Manyi, it's currently the enrollment season for the Star Luo National Academy. I attended the entrance exam on behalf of my brother, the Emperor, and I saw that a freshman applying for the Soul Guidance Department had taken out a Soul Guidance Device."

"Careless missile, level one soul tool."

"this one?"

Manyi frowned, clearly not believing that a small level-one soul tool was worth the Imperial Princess's attention.

"The level of the soul tool is not important; the key is its power," Xu Jiujiu said unhurriedly. "The outer shell of the Careless Missile is made of ordinary metal, and the core magic array is only level one. The raw material is the cheapest rare metal."

It's clearly designed to cut costs, inside and out, yet its destructive power is in no way inferior to a level-two piercing cannon, renowned in the world of soul tools for its exorbitant cost and destructive force. It's truly eye-opening.

"The firepower of a soul tool depends on its core magic array and metal shell, both of which are unremarkable. How could it be comparable to a level 2 piercing cannon... It seems the academy has recruited a soul tool genius this year."

Upon hearing this, Manyi couldn't help but marvel. Even though she wasn't a Soul Master, she understood the key point: a great secret was hidden in the careless missile.

If one can create a super-powerful soul tool capable of fighting beyond one's level using rudimentary materials, then what would it be like to use the most precious rare metals to fill the entire budget...?

According to Xu Jiujiu, the creator is just a freshman in the academy. Once he breaks through to the Soul Master level, his future will be limitless. The Star Luo Empire will definitely have its first level nine Soul Tool made by its own people, breaking through the technological barrier of the Sun Moon Empire!

As Man Yi was envisioning the bright future of the empire, Xu Jiujiu poured a bucket of cold water on her the next second: "Unfortunately, that freshman cheated."

He hadn't expected that his original plan of standing out in the entrance exam and receiving special attention from the college would backfire, resulting in him not only failing to impress but also embarrassing himself.

The actual creators were in a Soul Guide shop in the old town.

The dean of the academy's Soul Guidance Department personally disassembled and inspected the device; the secret of the careless missile actually lay in its metal. The metal had undergone a very peculiar transformation using a metallic element, its essence being elevated, bringing a qualitative leap to the soul guidance device.

We've arrived. This is the place.

As soon as they finished speaking, a Soul Guidance Shop appeared in front of them.

The storefront is small, sandwiched between Dalang's Pancake Shop and Wang Po's Matchmaking Shop. The plaque has a soft, bright sheen on its surface and is carved with three large, elegant characters.

Pindaodao.

Man Yi suddenly fell into an eerie silence, her expression freezing subtly for a second. When she saw the two welcoming wooden signs standing at the shop entrance, her temples involuntarily tightened as well.

The "Gold Rush" event is in full swing!

Metal payment allows you to enter a lucky draw for an expansion coupon, with a discount of 180,000 on purchases of 380,000!

The handwriting is bold and vigorous, but the content is too complex to describe in a few words.

"Grandma Manyi, please wait outside for a moment. I'll go in by myself."

Looking at the extremely abstract GG term, Xu Jiujiu felt a vague unease and decided to leave the hot-tempered Nebula Douluo behind and go to the meeting alone to see the boss of the Pinduoduo.

The high heels stepped across the threshold, and the long gaze swept across the store like a searchlight.

Small but complete.

Pindao's shelves are neatly arranged with all kinds of soul tools, encompassing all the conventional models on the market, including melee, ranged, defensive, and detection tools, as well as some strangely shaped gadgets, such as cone-shaped and radish-shaped mysterious props.

It's truly rare to find a shop in the old town with such a complete range of soul guides. Xu Jiujiu felt a little more at ease.

"Hello, what do you need?"

A clear and melodious voice came from inside the shop. The princess looked in the direction of the voice and saw a figure sitting in front of a metal counter. Long silver-gray hair fell on both sides of her face, and her eyes of the same color shimmered with a light luster.

Dust motes danced lightly, and the soul-guiding light fell on that fair face, outlining its handsome features.

As an imperial princess, she had long been accustomed to seeing handsome and dashing men. Court banquets were never short of elegant nobles and princes, and she often encountered students who deliberately dressed in a cool and handsome manner at the academy. However, the boss of the tutor still amazed her.

He is different.

It exudes a resilience from the inside out, like a fresh green bamboo standing tall in a storm, beautiful to behold but not to be trifled with, giving the first impression that even if one is so poor that one wears tattered tea leaves, one would not sell them.

"Boss Lin Qing, introduced by an acquaintance."

He quickly calmed himself down and spoke in a deep voice after a long while, uttering the name he had obtained from the cheating freshman and the words he had used to describe buying the hidden soul tool from the guide.

"Do you know the rules here?"

Lin Qing slowly stood up, his extremely youthful face causing Xu Jiujiu's eyes to flicker slightly.

"Of course, I can pay more. In return, I want the latest product, and its technical level cannot be lower than that of the careless missile."

"Everyone in the old town knows that Pinduoduo is honest and trustworthy, regardless of age."

Lin Qing revealed a confident smile, and as if by magic, produced a variety of strange and unusual soul tools, introducing them one by one:

"Careless thermal cannon, flowery magnetic chain, sweetheart protective shield..."

We have everything from level one to level four, priced 25% higher than other soul tools of the same level, but guaranteeing immense power. You can easily fight opponents one level higher. In fact, after comparing it with competing products, you still get a good deal.

Please note in advance that the product comes with a one-year warranty; once disassembled, it cannot be returned or exchanged.

"One-year warranty?" Xu Jiujiu looked at Lin Qing strangely. "I've used it for a year and it hasn't broken. How can I get a new one?"

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you. I need a lot, so grab a notebook and write it down."

"Oh, such a big deal?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qing's body instantly trembled. She spread out her greedy notebook, ready to pounce. Her gaze, which had been fixed on the wealthy woman, transformed into that of a kind and amiable rich woman. With a thought racing through her mind, she reached out and poured the boss a cup of tea.

"Miss, have a cup of tea to soothe your throat."

"Thanks."

After a long while, he politely nodded, took a sip of the emerald green tea, and tasted a flavor reminiscent of poverty on his tongue. Then, he silently put down his porcelain cup and began to recite the menu:

"Sweetheart Shield, Happy Boomerang, Watch Out for Laser Rays... All six of these soul tools are level four. By the way, how much production capacity do you have for the Soul Tool?"

"You mean, I can decide the quantity?" Lin Qing understood immediately.

"uh-huh."

"One hundred!"

"Great, a hundred of the same!"

Hearing Lin Qing's sharp words, he agreed without hesitation after a long pause. With a wave of his hand, he said confidently, "No rush, take your time. I... I have plenty of time. For the next year, Director Pin will only do my business."

This is a deposit of one million Gold Soul Coins, 90% of which has been converted into rare metals. The expansion coupons are now free; don't try to tarnish my character with petty favors.

"...Okay, thank you for your patronage."

He took the heavy storage soul tool and probed it with his spiritual power. It revealed a gold card and a dazzling array of rare metals. In the corner, there were even two high-end items produced by the Sun Moon Empire.

Since Lin Qing took over the Pinduoduo shop, this is the first time a customer has been generous enough to pay with Sun and Moon Metal. In the laws of the Star Luo Empire, Sun and Moon Metal is a state-controlled product.

Money makes the world go round. Faced with the generosity of the wealthy family, Lin Qing immediately became serious and selectively ignored the self-proclaimed title that was about to come out.

"My name is Xu Jiujiu. After you finish making the first batch of soul tools, send them directly to the Star Luo National Academy. Just mention my name and you'll have no trouble getting through."

The princess, in a particularly good mood after finishing her shopping spree, immediately cast out the next bait.

With the persona of a super-rich woman, the deliberate slip of the tongue in address, and the imperial family surname, the bond between the two has been initially established. The smart one definitely knows what to do!

Crying and begging to be clung to!

Princess Jiujiu was confident that within the Star Luo Empire, her thighs were definitely the thickest!

Come on, kid, pack your bags and report to Xingluo National Academy. I guarantee you'll pass the civil service exam!

"Boss Lin Qing, I'm personally quite interested."

Before leaving the shopping guide, I finally couldn't suppress my curiosity and asked the question that had been lingering in my mind: "How old are you?"

"eleven."

"An eleven-year-old level four Soul Master?! You must be kidding me?"

Her breath caught in her throat, and after a long while, her almond-shaped eyes widened. The first time she looked at Lin Qing, she estimated that he was not very old, but she still underestimated his extraordinary talent.

"What do you mean? Even if someone is stupid, can't they learn to make a level four soul tool by the age of eleven?"

One thing at a time. While it's true she's a wealthy patron, insulting someone's dignity comes at a different price!

Having been stabbed in the back, I felt a sharp, throbbing pain in my heart for a long time. Clutching my not-so-small chest with one hand, I stepped out of the door of the shopping mall, not forgetting to emphasize one last thing.

"Lin Qing, remember to come to Xingluo National Academy."