Douluo: The Peerless Sun and Moon Mechanical God

By the time we left the braised pork shop, it was completely dark.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its silvery light gently spilling out, as if enveloping the entire city in a hazy dream. The rigid, cold lines of the steel buildings are now illuminated by the soul-guided lights, turning them into a kaleidoscope of colors.

Along both sides of the street, the guiding streetlights stretched to the horizon, and the roadside stalls lit up with warm orange signs. The light from the stalls and the golden glow of the streetlights complemented each other, and from a distance, the entire street was brightly lit, like a galaxy of stars fallen to earth.

Meng Hongchen walked to Lin Qing's right, her steps seemingly even lighter and more cheerful than when she arrived. She held a cup of watermelon smoothie she had just bought, the transparent plastic cup covered with a layer of water droplets, and the cup was filled with an enticing pink smoothie.

"suck--"

The straw was brought to her lips, and the girl's fair cheeks tensed slightly.

The cool, fruity and milky aroma floods the mouth, domineeringly taking over every taste bud. The unique sweetness of watermelon melts in, and the texture is smooth and delicate, perfectly balancing the salty and garlicky flavor that lingers between the teeth.

"It tastes so good..."

Meng Hongchen narrowed her icy blue eyes and let out a satisfied sigh.

At the same time, Lin Qing silently put down her cup. The lemonade in her hand was empty, leaving only a thin layer of pale yellow liquid at the bottom of the cup.

The stench of lye is unforgettable; I desperately need to rinse my mouth with lemon water!

Even after downing a huge glass of lemonade, the lingering aftertaste of the lime juice still stubbornly lingered on her tongue. Lin Qing glanced down at the empty glass and hesitated whether to buy another cup.

"The smell just won't go away?"

Noticing his movement, Meng Hongchen leaned closer and teased him with a grin.

Lin Qing didn't answer the obvious question; instead, he made a three-pointer and steadily tossed the empty cup into a street-side trash can.

Meng Hongchen couldn't help but chuckle, her silvery laughter carried far on the night breeze.

Her long, snow-white hair danced lightly in the bright moonlight. She turned her delicate body to look at Lin Qing and said in a serious tone, "The older generation always says that lime is a treasure passed down from our ancestors. Drinking a cup every day can prolong life. You'll get used to it."

"Did the older generation ever mention how to quickly forget that strangely terrifying taste if later generations really couldn't get used to it?"

Meng Hongchen tilted her head, her eyes darting around, and suddenly a mischievous idea popped into her head.

Holding up the watermelon smoothie in her hand, she offered it to Lin Qing as if to claim credit, her beautiful, icy blue eyes brimming with the lights of the city, twinkling like stars.

"Watermelon smoothie will do; it effectively suppresses the sap."

The pink shaved ice was glistening and sparkling, with a faint lip print of the girl's freshly made shaved ice still visible on the straw.

This map of the Yan Kingdom is unusually short, or rather, Miss Meng never intended to hide it at all; she simply followed her true feelings and boldly expressed her emotions, like a hundred-ton king recklessly charging down the highway of love.

"never mind."

Lin Qing pushed the shaved ice aside with her fingertips. The progress was a bit too fast. They kissed on the first day, and what were they going to do on the second day? It was terrifying to think about.

"Guys, don't back down! Learn to accept kindness, then bravely charge forward!"

Shaking a half-full glass of watermelon smoothie, the plastic cup somehow resembled a wine glass. Miss Meng, with the air of a wise and experienced person, offered kind advice.

"There's no such thing as a good deed for no reason. There's usually a sharp hook under the bait," Lin Qing said with amusement.

"On the contrary, I don't think so!"

With a slight puff of her cheeks, Meng Hetun reappeared: "I believe that everyone in this world deserves unconditional love."

You should learn from Xiao Hongchen in this regard. At least before the two of you stepped onto the stage to determine the winner, in my eyes, my brother was always full of confidence, welcoming everyone's liking and love with open arms, no matter what, he just accepted it first.

"Your brother... really has a great mentality."

The extreme use of metallic hair to challenge the limits of metal is truly admirable.

"Then...why don't you try to accept me?" Meng Hongchen gazed earnestly into Lin Qing's silver-gray eyes. "When I was little, I loved reading love stories, but there were too many heartbreaking stories in the books where one of the men and women couldn't express their love, and ultimately they missed each other."

So I swear to God, I will never repeat the mistakes of the characters in the book in this life. I will love my partner openly and honestly, and lay bare my heart to him.

"Aren't you afraid of gossip or meeting the wrong person if you act this way?" Lin Qing asked softly, her eyes lowered.

"I'm not afraid. Liking someone is a wonderful thing in itself. There's no need to hide it. Even if I fail in the end, it doesn't matter. I'm going to openly show my affection."

It is both proactive and sincere.

At this moment, the girl's feelings burned wildly like a wildfire, regardless of the occasion.

She had already realized that Lin Qing was completely different from herself, and she built up layers of defenses in her heart. Logically speaking, she shouldn't blindly rush in, but rather slowly wear down the stone little by little, and as the bond deepened, they would gradually and naturally form a happy marriage.

However, a leisurely strategy is definitely not in line with Miss Meng's personality!

She insisted on cutting to the chase!

What's with the talk of defense? Where did these illegal buildings come from? Tear them down, tear them all down!

The stunningly beautiful girl was right in front of him. She represented not only himself, but also the Mingde Hall Master and the entire Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

If Lin Qing simply opens his arms and hugs her tightly, he can easily become the future son-in-law of the Hongchen family, thus parting ways with a life of toil.

"We haven't discussed your level six soul-guided armor in detail yet."

He politely rejected her confession after only a few days of knowing her. Meng Hongchen has his own way of doing things, and Lin Qing also has her own definition of love. They will get to know each other better in the future than they did tonight.

"Uh-huh."

Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen's smile remained unchanged. It would be best if Lin Qing were willing to accept, but it was also expected that he would refuse.

Xiaomeng Construction Team never gives up; one day they will clear all obstacles completely.

She had even prepared a "revenge plan" in advance: when the two of them were together without any reservations in the future, and after a shameless night together, she would look down at Lin Qing and mischievously rub his cheeks.

Oh my, isn't this Lin Xiaoqing, who always sticks to her principles? In the end, she still falls for Princess Xiaomeng.

Imagining Lin Qing's embarrassed and annoyed expression despite her outward reluctance, Meng Hongchen quickly returned to her serious demeanor, counting on her slender fingers:

"My envisioned soul-guided armor consists of thirteen parts, including arm armor, leg armor, chest armor, broken wings, and so on. The weapon is a pair of ice-attribute rapiers that must be able to withstand the poison of the Zhu Qing Ice Toad, allowing the poison to be transmitted through the blades and enter the enemy's body through the wound."

"I understand. Try to draw up the overall armor design within a week. We'll sit down and discuss whether there are any improvements. Then we'll break down the design into detailed blueprints for the thirteen parts before finally starting production. It just means you'll have to wait a bit longer."

"It's alright. The Soul Guidance Armor is the trump card weapon of the Soul Master Competition. It's not needed for daily combat," Meng Hongchen said understandingly.

The two traveled together and finalized the manufacturing process for the Soul Guidance Armor. Without Lin Qing having to speak, Miss Meng waved her hand, and the reward increased fivefold. Having read thousands of romance novels, she knew too much about love.

Qingmeng and Meng Hongchen parted ways at a crossroads. Meng Hongchen smiled and said:

"In a few days, I'll take you to try Mingdu's special rice noodle rolls. They're even better than braised rice noodle rolls. The older generation always says, 'Nothing beats rice noodle rolls!'"

"Okay, let's meet next Friday, that'll be a good time to discuss the blueprints."

Having agreed to Meng Hongchen's reasonable request, Lin Qing slowly walked towards Zhanghua Garden, recalling the unforgettable first experience of their time together that evening.

That's weird, what's with the upward curve of the corners of my mouth...?

Stop laughing!

He muttered a curse under his breath, "Lin Qing, you're so useless," before arriving at the tall mansion not far from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Construction work after 6 p.m. constitutes a disturbance to the public. The residents of Tsing Yi are law-abiding citizens who respect city rules and oppose any uncivilized behavior.

However, decorating the twelve courtyards is indeed a huge project, and Ye Guyi's beloved underground secret room is also in full swing.

Upon entering the courtyard, Ye Guyi, like an obedient primary school student, quickly opened her books, compiled a page of questions, and waited to consult Teacher Qing.

"I'm back."

Madam, I've returned from my escapades.

Ye Guyi looked at the figure approaching in the moonlight and couldn't help but add some keywords to the sentence.

"I brought you a bowl of ash juice, a specialty drink of Mingdu. It's good for your brain and blood. Remember to try it tonight."

Fearing that Ye Guyi might judge a drink by its appearance, Lin Qing specifically emphasized that it was good for the brain, accurately hitting the angel lady's weakness of being eager to absorb knowledge.

"Thanks."

Ye Guyi was overjoyed, never expecting that Lin Qing would not forget his original intention and would always remember the old family who were waiting for him.

"You just had a meal and went shopping for a while?" Miss Angel inquired.

"Yes." Lin Qing said without batting an eye, "Meng asked me to customize a set of level six soul-guided armor, and we finalized the deal tonight."

Knowing that Meng Hongchen had placed an order for a full suit of armor, Ye Guyi said enviously, "I really want to be a rich woman and buy whatever I want. Unfortunately, I am a person who has to do great things. As long as the evil soul masters are not eliminated, the angels will not return. The holy angels cannot delay their responsibilities for their own selfish desires."

By the way, Lin Qing, isn't Meng's personality particularly endearing? Straightforward, innocent, and adorable.

"It is indeed quite cute."

really……

Upon hearing this, Ye Guyi showed an expression of no surprise. When a boy finds a girl cute, it is already a sign that he has fallen in love.

Miss Angel admitted that Qingmeng was a perfect match, but after all, she came first. In terms of looks and talent, she was no less than Meng Hongchen. Lin Qing seemed to have no interest in her at all, probably because of her politeness.

What if... we just let our emotions run wild a little?

With her chest out and head held high, her bright golden eyes stared directly into the silver-gray pupils, and a sweet smile played on her red lips. For the first time in her life, Ye Guyi tried her best to portray the gentle and approachable demeanor of a sacred angel.

"Lin Qing, you're amazing! You actually managed to make such a complex set of level six armor!"

The angel's sacred and inviolable features revealed a completely different smile.

Upon seeing this, Lin Qing's heart was instantly stirred, and his handsome face turned a bright red like a Fuji apple at a visible speed. He spoke frankly:

"What are you being sarcastic about? I can't make it right now; that's a pre-order item!"

"Bang—"

As if she had been struck head-on by Medusa's gaze, Ye Guyi's gentle smile vanished as quickly as the tide receded. On her pure and flawless face, besides petrification and numbness, a faint trace of regret appeared.

By the God of Angels, if I were to make such a foolish and embarrassing face to him again, I would be a complete idiot!

……

Three months of study and life passed in the blink of an eye. With the strong support of Jing Hongchen, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy ushered in a grand event: the academy-wide selection competition.

Today is the opening ceremony of the selection competition, and the dean led all senior members of the college to attend the ceremony.

In the dean's office, facing the full-length mirror in the main hall of Mingde Hall, Hongchen, with his bloated and obese round body clad in a magnificent black and gold suit, turned around in all directions and frowned, saying:

"Jiayi, for some reason, the dean's uniform seems a bit tighter than usual."

Swallowing the extra-large, plus-size garment that was just made at the start of the school year, Lin Jiayi, in order to keep his position as head of the teaching department, said with a serious expression, "It must be that the tailor cut corners. Next time, we'll have a court artisan make a custom-made one, and I guarantee it will be perfect."

"Release a layer of soul power to envelop the dress, ensuring it won't suddenly explode and embarrass you in front of thousands of students," Jing Hongchen said.

"I am increasingly grateful for the decision to open the new class. I have never seen someone so engrossed in their studies before."

Even Meng was encouraged by her brother to work hard, and the number of times she went to the academy library and the simulated training ground broke all previous records.

Healthy competition is truly the best way to promote independent progress among young people, and the effects are immediate.

"The Master is wise and mighty." Lin Jiayi kept his role as the straight man firmly in mind.

"Qing, Xiao, Meng, this is the Sun and Moon Royal Trident. Next year, I, the Hall Master, will personally lead them to Star Luo City to broaden their horizons and have a head-on clash with Shrek Academy."

They were all under fifteen years old, and this was their first competition as reserve players; losing wouldn't matter.

Jing Hongchen clenched his fist: "The next Soul Master Competition six years from now will be the stage for the Sun and Moon Royal Trident."

With our home ground in Mingdu, boasting perfect timing, location, and support, we're sure to deliver a crushing blow to Shrek Academy and claim the first-ever Soul Master Tournament in the Sun Moon Empire's four-thousand-year history!

"May the empire be restored, and may its glorious name shine as bright as the sun and moon!"

Lin Jiayi showered him with praise, then paused for a second before bringing up an important matter: "Master, the new class name hasn't been decided yet. Do you have any ideas?"

"Class name: Mortal World!"

"...Isn't this name too obscure?" Lin Jiayi cautiously hinted.

"This is the effect I want!"

Jing Hongchen stopped acting altogether, threw his head back and laughed wildly, truly inheriting his grandfather's arrogant nature.

In naming the special classes, the head of Mingde Hall blatantly abused his power for personal gain.

The Master of the Red Dust Hall intends to make the Red Dust Class the second name card of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, after the Mingde Hall, that will shake the continent. He will devote resources to cultivating generations of top geniuses, so that the Red Dust family name will accompany the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy for eternity.

And Jing Hongchen, the founder of the Red Dust Class, will surely be remembered for eternity!

"Let's go, Jiayi! Follow me, the sect leader, and witness the spectacular battles of the academy's contemporary youth!"