Douluo: The Peerless Sun and Moon Mechanical God

Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Dean's Office.

"What's going on...?"

"The entire academy is united, keeping the news a closely guarded secret. How could Master Kong have known that Jin Zhizhi was admitted to the hospital yesterday!"

"Last week, the head of this hall personally went to the ancestral hall to invite Master Kong to come out of seclusion and guide the first experimental subject. However, he delayed for seven days, coming neither earlier nor later, and finally showed up at Mingde Hall today!"

"I was originally planning to further investigate Lin Qing's background and learn more about his character before proposing to take him as a disciple, but now it's all ruined..."

Jing Hongchen, heavily pregnant, paced restlessly around the room, her breathing disordered, and her left ear slightly swollen.

"The answer is obvious: there's a traitor among us... Jiayi!"

"I'm with the sect leader!"

The heavy footsteps stopped abruptly. Jing Hongchen's low shout made Lin Jiayi, who was trying to keep a low profile, pound his heart. He stepped forward cautiously, struggling with whether he could get leniency by confessing.

With a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, Jing Hongchen instructed, "Jiayi, you've been with me for thirty years, rising step by step from teaching assistant to head of teaching affairs. You've always been loyal and cautious. I'm entrusting this task to you."

"This concerns Master Kong, so remember not to make a fuss. Go and investigate privately who has secretly slipped into the offering hall to tip him off these past two days. I will find a reason to transfer them to guard the warehouse gate!"

"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"

Lin Jiayi suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, cursing Zhang Bin's ancestors a thousand times in his heart, and vowing that if he ever drank heavily with Zhang Bin again, he would be a Douluo Three Kingdoms person.

"Knock knock knock—"

"Reporting to the Hall Master, the mimicry cultivation area is exhibiting abnormal reactions!"

There was a knock on the office door, a loud voice carrying a hint of urgency.

Lin Jiayi strode to open the door, and a middle-aged man stepped into the office. He was none other than the head of the Mimicry Cultivation Ground.

The person in charge cupped his hands and said, "Master, the metal-attribute mimicry training ground has suddenly changed, with huge consumption far exceeding normal levels. The ninth-level soul guide furnace is operating at five times the usual speed, and the consumption of rare metals is also at the same rate!"

According to the investigation by the subordinates, the metal energy is indeed attracted to the top floor, and only two students went to the top floor to cultivate tonight: Xiao Hongchen and Lin Qing.

The subordinates were terrified. First, the endless absorption of metal energy posed a risk of the two trainees exploding. Second, the expenses of the metal world had skyrocketed, requiring the hall master's approval to supply more rare metals for conversion in the level nine furnace.

This is the metal consumption list for tonight. I have listed all types and converted them into Gold Soul Coins. Please review it, Master.

"Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, wow... good heavens, this is truly a money-devouring behemoth!"

The string of zeros was astonishing, and the Master of the Red Dust Hall couldn't help but marvel, having blindly guessed the true name of the ultimate talent of the mechanical element.

Since Lin Qing cultivates in the metal world, the changes in the metal world are only natural. At the young age of eleven, he has cultivated to the fourth ring of the ultimate Soul Sect, and the amount of rare metals he has devoured is bound to be extremely terrifying.

After examining the report presented by the person in charge of the simulated cultivation site, Jing Hongchen finally understood why Lin Qing had traveled through mountains and rivers to join the Sun Moon Empire.

Sun and Moon Metal is essential for manufacturing high-level Soul Tools. The Douluo Three Kingdoms has always relied on underground smuggling organizations such as the Ordinary Alliance to purchase Sun and Moon Metal. If the metal is used to cultivate the ultimate gold, Douluo will inevitably pay the price of stagnation in the development of Soul Tools.

Taking everything into consideration, Jing Hongchen believes that Lin Qing's decision to join the Sun Moon Empire was indeed a wise one, as only the Sun Moon Empire could provide for him without subjecting him to pressure.

"This hall master has specifically studied the growth trajectory of ultimate soul masters. The Shrek Academy Dean of the Ultimate Flame spent a full five years from Soul Master to Soul King, even with Shrek Academy's all-out efforts in nurturing him."

Jing Hongchen grinned and said, "Judging from the energy consumption of the metal world, Lin Qing will probably break through to level 50 in about a year. With such rapid growth in soul power, burning more rare metals won't be a big deal."

Effective immediately, a special permit has been granted for an unlimited supply of metal resources to the Metal World. Our Mingde Hall has no shortage of Gold Soul Coins, and the Sun Moon Empire has plenty of rare metals!

"yes!"

The person in charge clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, then noticed the swollen left ear of the Mingde Hall Master and asked with concern:

"Master, your ears?"

"Ask less of what you shouldn't ask."

With a shudder, Jing Hongchen suppressed his smile and added a weak sentence.

"The experiment at Mingdetang exploded, and I sustained minor injuries."

"Oh, Master, you do everything personally, I admire you greatly."

Hold it in, you absolutely must hold your tongue!

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiayi's mind immediately flashed through painful memories of the past.

In the afternoon, Silver Moon Douluo returned to Mingde Hall, looking like he was there to interrogate Jing Hongchen, questioning his intentions in concealing the Ultimate Gold and demanding that Lin Qing be taught by the highly respected him.

Lin Jiayi happened to be there and witnessed the whole thing.

Faced with his mentor Kong Deming, Jing Hongchen could only weakly argue, "I discovered the genius first, please be lenient, Master Kong."

The next second, Kong Deming grabbed the soft, round ear of the Mingde Hall Master, spitting as he angrily berated him:

An unfilial student who betrays his teacher and ancestors; a fool who feigns ignorance; a stumbling block to the revival of the empire; a hypocrite who outwardly obeys but inwardly defies orders…

The more he put on the tall hat, the more crooked it became. Jing Hongchen didn't even dare to breathe loudly, fearing that Kong Deming would change the subject and frame him for treason, then drag him to the execution ground and sentence him to three days and three nights of execution by firing squad.

In the end, Jing Hongchen "willingly" agreed to Kong Deming's request to abandon his rebellious idea of ​​taking Lin Qing as his direct disciple, and warned all level nine soul masters that the Ultimate Gold was under close surveillance by the Silver Moon.

Having successfully dealt with the eccentric Xiao Jing, Kong Deming was in no hurry to take on a disciple.

He was, after all, a pillar of the empire and the number one person in the Sun and Moon homeland, and his style of doing things was in line with the consistent thinking of the older generation.

First, he would gradually get closer to Lin Qing, offering guidance and instruction while subtly demonstrating his skills to leave Lin Qing in awe. After a while, he would reveal his true identity, smilingly patting Lin Qing's head and saying, "Foolish child, why don't you become my disciple?"

When Kong Deming first met Lin Qing, he casually mentioned that she was a librarian. His words came true, and from then on, the pillar of the empire would randomly appear in the library!

Having received clear instructions, the person in charge bowed and left, leaving only Jing Hongchen and Lin Jiayi in the office. The latter cautiously said:

"Master, Lin Qing has only recently immigrated to the Sun Moon Empire. His Majesty the Silver Moon and you highly value the talent of the Ultimate Gold. How can we make him completely devoted to the Sun Moon Empire and no longer think of his homeland?"

"Eat your food one bite at a time, don't be impatient," Jing Hongchen said calmly.

"Human beings are the sum total of all social relations. Wherever one lives, one will form bonds with the people and things there, such as teacher-student relationships, friendships, and love..."

Emotions continue to weave, like a gentle net that makes it impossible for people to escape, and they choose to stay from the bottom of their hearts. Look, isn't Xiao already cultivating in the metal world with Lin Qing?

Xiao is a bit arrogant, considering himself invincible among his peers, but he respects all the strong and adheres to moral principles. I think they'll become close friends in the future.

"And Xiaomeng, she seems to..." Lin Jiayi stopped there.

Jing Hongchen laughed heartily: "It depends on the fate of the two children. I will not interfere with Meng's love life."

However, out of personal selfishness, since I can't become the teacher of the ultimate master in this life, taking him as my grandson-in-law wouldn't be a bad thing...

……

The world of metal.

Metallic energy surged wildly into Lin Qing, making his skin almost transparent, revealing the flow of light beneath his skin that moved along his meridians.

The three-legged golden toad phantom lay listlessly, its three legs curled up, hugging its round body tightly, like a wronged child whose candy had been stolen by a rogue, with a strange feeling lingering in its throat as if mechanical elements were poking at its throat.

Xiao Hongchen sat cross-legged on the ground three meters away from Lin Qing, resting his chin on one hand, his expression indescribable.

The preemptive strike failed, and the divine beast bloodline was utterly defeated.

Thinking about it now, my face hurts a little.

All those arrogant words were slapped back at him. Who is this mortal? He can only afford to be provoked!

A promise made to someone who loves to laugh is like water spilled on the ground; it must be kept, even if it means kneeling.

With his will no longer wavering, Xiao Hongchen straightened his back, his gaze becoming firm and powerful again, staring intently at the humanoid glutton opposite him who had been starving for half his life.

Perhaps it was Brother Xiao's gaze that was so deadly, but the mechanical elements turned into a sky full of light and dissipated, and the metal world returned to tranquility. Lin Qing, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly went limp and almost collapsed.

"Hey, are you alright?!" Xiao Hongchen exclaimed in surprise, raising his hands to show his innocence.

"A minor issue."

Lin Qing shook his head, and the moment he opened his mouth, white mist billowed out, as if he had directly exhaled a ball of metallic energy.

Sorry, I ate too much charcoal.

The Lin family had already been drained dry just keeping the Gold Devouring Beast running every night; how could they dare to eat to their heart's content!

The Metal World was Lin Qing's first test of the limits of the Gold Devouring Beast. His body was completely full, and the meridians in his limbs were swollen, so that not a little more could enter.

Lin Qing struggled to his feet. He knew he wouldn't need to go to the Metal World for the buffet for the next week; the rich nutrition he'd had that evening would be enough for him to focus on his cultivation.

Meanwhile, Xiao Hongchen, who had suffered a great blow tonight, silently straightened up. He didn't want to stay here anymore and needed to go home to urgently formulate a three-month intensive plan to make a further step before the opening of the selection competition and amaze all the trainees.

The Ultimate Gold and the Divine Beast Bloodline walked out of the top-level space one after the other, maintaining a safe distance. Soon, the two saw a white-haired figure who had been waiting for a long time at the entrance of the metal world.

"Lin Qing!"

Meng Hongchen waved happily from afar, completely ignoring her brother.

"Dream Student".

"It's true we're classmates, but calling me 'Meng' is too distant," Meng Hongchen said, dissatisfied. "My family and friends all call me 'Little Meng,' so I think we'll definitely be good friends."

"Xiao Meng".

It was just a form of address, so Lin Qing readily agreed: "How did you come to the Metal World?"

"I was in the poison-attribute mimicry training ground before, and after I finished, I waited for my idiot brother to go home together."

The change in address signifies a closer relationship. Meng Hongchen's cheerful reply revealed that the young masters and ladies of the Hongchen family do not actually live in the academy dormitories.

"I've told you a million times, stay away from poison-attribute training grounds and train your ice attribute instead."

Xiao Hongchen, unwilling to remain a human pillar, interjected with a stern face, "The backlash from the cold poison is getting more and more severe. If you continue to focus solely on cultivating poisonous arts, won't you abandon your body?"

"Ice is just a means for Zhu Qing Ice Toad to release its Ice Toad Poison. Why would I bother cultivating the ice attribute?" Meng Hongchen smacked her brother on the back of the head. "So what if there's a backlash from the cold poison? I'll just bear it myself."

After saying that, Xiaomeng skipped and hopped to Lin Qing's side, her smile as beautiful as a flower:

"It's late at night, and the dormitory building might already be closed. The Hongchen family's ancestral home is actually quite large, and there are many high-level soul tools available for you to look at. You're welcome to come and have some fun."

Oh, and the toad I keep in my backyard can dance!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongchen's face turned even uglier than if he had swallowed two flies. He quickly leaped out, using half his body to block his sister, who was gradually turning into a fool: "You're joking, Meng. The dormitories aren't locked at night, and I don't keep toads in my backyard!"

Alright, alright, Laughing at the world, you can just stay here and cause trouble. You'd better turn a blind eye to your meditation practice at night!

Meng Hongchen gritted her teeth; her brother was actually the biggest obstacle on her road to success!

Her icy blue eyes darted about, and Miss Meng, having failed with one plan, devised another. Suddenly, she looked up at the sky, slapped Xiao Hongchen on the shoulder, and said urgently:

"Hey bro, look at that in the sky, what's that?"

"what?"

Just as Xiao Hongchen looked up and opened his mouth, Meng Hongchen snapped his fingers, and a ball of ice condensed in the void, which he forcefully stuffed into his brother's mouth.

"Thump—"

The peerless Xiao Ge was poisoned unconscious by his own sister in a second when he was completely unprepared!

Looking at Xiao Hongchen convulsing on the ground, still spitting out saliva, Lin Qing couldn't bear to watch any longer. He decisively looked away and, out of humanitarian concern, said:

"Won't your brother die...?"

"Don't worry, I know the dosage. I've poisoned my brother more than once or twice since I was a kid. The important thing now is to stop him from ruining my big plan. I can detoxify him when I get home tonight."

Meng Hongchen was full of confidence, but her thoughtful little jacket was filled with cheap, low-quality cotton.

Foolish Onii-chan, you can spend your life with your soul-guided cannon, I'm going to pursue true love!

"Lin Qing, my house is really huge! Would you like to come over tonight?"

The girl's eyes sparkled like stars, and her overtly affectionate gaze spread outwards, making one reluctant to lower her temperature.

"We can't be so hasty the first time. Next time, when your brother and the Master of the Red Dust Hall are home, I'll bring gifts and pay a formal visit," Lin Qing said with a smile.

"Okay."

Meng Hongchen sighed in disappointment, but upon seeing Lin Qing's face, her resentment vanished completely, and she began to make excuses for Lin Qing.

He's right. Grandpa was unaware, and my brother disagreed, so today was indeed inappropriate for a visit. Lin Qing's actions also indirectly told her that he was a good person who wasn't swayed by beauty; her judgment was indeed correct!

With a thought racing through her mind, Miss Meng cheered up again and said in a clear voice, "Lin Qing, since you promised to help Lan Xiu upgrade to Nine Luminaries today, I also want to have a set of soul tools custom-made by you."

"Specific type?"

"Soul Guidance Armor," Meng Hongchen said. "I am a half-real control type Soul Guidance Master, and my ability to make Soul Guidance Devices is not outstanding. Some of the Soul Guidance Devices were made for me by other Soul Guidance Masters."

This Soul Guidance Armor will be used to prepare for the Soul Master Competition a year from now, when I will definitely break through to the Soul King realm.

"Given Zhu Qingbingchan's physical abilities, a five-ring Soul King is perfectly capable of withstanding a level six Soul Guidance Armor. Originally, I planned to ask Mingde Hall for help, but now Ultimate Gold is a more suitable creator."

"A level six soul-guided armor... I can't make one right now; it will take at least half a year," Lin Qing frankly told him.

"It's alright, consider it a reservation." Meng Hongchen's real intention was not what it seemed. "During this time, we'll discuss the manufacturing details of the Soul Guidance Armor. I'll give you some manufacturing requirements, and you can also learn more about my various abilities."

After class on Friday, let's go out to eat together, chat while we eat, and pay the deposit while we're at it!

"OK!"

Lin Qing readily agreed.

The strategy of "casting a long line to catch a big fish" was a great success. Meng Hongchen grabbed Xiao Hongchen by the back of his collar, dragging her brother like a piece of trash, revealing eight pearly white teeth as she bid farewell to Lin Qing.

See you at school tomorrow, goodnight!