Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

As Wang Sheng read the name, a longing light shone in his eyes.

Big cities are always attractive.

Unlike Wang Sheng, Wang Teng's gaze had already crossed the river and was directed towards the distant fields where dusk was gradually settling in.

At this moment, Wang Teng was thinking about something else.

The chance to obtain the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone from Tang Hao is probably only once.

The opportunity came when Tang San went to Shrek Academy to register.

According to Wang Teng's memory, Tang Hao would secretly follow him and fight with the academy's teacher Zhao Wuji that night.

During that period, Tang Hao's attention was diverted, which was Wang Teng's only possible opportunity to succeed.

The key to whether Wang Teng can obtain the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone lies in knowing when Tang San will depart and when he will arrive.

The best approach would be to find a suitable location on the route from Notting City to Soto City to keep watch. If they could discover Tang San's whereabouts, they could calculate the exact time he would arrive at Shrek Academy.

So, the stated reason for going to Soto was to figure out the route and find an ideal crossroads where one could observe pedestrians coming and going.

If such a place is found, then when Tang graduates at the age of thirty-two and sets off for Shrek Academy two years later, Wang Teng will be able to wait there in advance.

Wang Teng pondered for quite a while by the river.

"It's getting late."

Wang Sheng looked at the setting sun and gave a reminder.

Upon hearing this, Wang Teng immediately snapped out of his thoughts, turned around, and said, "Let's go home."

The two brothers returned home.

During dinner, Wang Teng told his father, Wang Wu, about his plan to go out and gain experience.

After listening, Wang Wu remained silent for a moment, then nodded vigorously.

He knew that the two children were at the golden age of cultivating as Soul Masters, and being stuck in this small mountain village would indeed be a waste of their potential.

Therefore, although Wang Wu felt somewhat reluctant, he was mostly supportive.

"Go on, you're a man, it's time to go out and make your way in the world."

Wang Wu placed a piece of food on each of his two sons' plates and said, "Don't worry about things at home, I'll take care of everything."

Having made their decision, the two of them did not delay any longer.

That evening, the two brothers began packing their belongings.

A few changes of clothes, some dry food, necessary travel expenses, and the short spear that Wang Teng had previously crafted for the Soul Hunter.

The next day, just as dawn broke, the two of them, carrying their packs, left Tiger King Village under their father's silent and kind gaze.

The road was long, and dust gently rose underfoot.

After walking for a while, Wang Sheng couldn't help but mutter, "Brother, why don't we hire a carriage? It's faster and less strenuous to ride in a carriage. Why bother walking?"

At this moment, Wang Teng was looking down at a self-made map in his hand and comparing it with the surrounding terrain.

Without even looking up, he casually replied, "Just consider it part of the training, brother. Walking can also improve leg strength and endurance."

"What you're saying..."

Helpless, Wang Sheng leaned over to look at the map in his hand.

"Hey, where did this map come from? It's drawn so meticulously, I've never seen you buy one before?"

"I drew this myself."

Wang Teng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a satisfied expression.

“During my two years at Notting College, I went through all the geographical maps and travelogues I could find in the library, and I also consulted with some masters. By piecing together the scattered information, I slowly created this map.”

Wang Sheng looked closely and saw that the map was densely marked with rivers, mountains, roads, and villages, with many details even more detailed than the official map he had seen in the dean's office.

"You really put in a lot of effort."

He exclaimed in genuine admiration.

"It's still far from accurate. After all, the map has been drawn, but I haven't actually walked through many of the places depicted, so the calculations can't be precise."

As Wang Teng spoke, he stopped and spread the map on a flat stone. He then took out a charcoal pencil from his pocket and began to carefully draw and annotate on it.

"This time I'm not taking a carriage; I want to measure it on foot and make the map more accurate."

Wang Sheng looked at the complicated symbols and markings. Although he didn't quite understand them, he knew that his younger brother was doing something serious.

So he quickly reached out and took Wang Teng's bundle, carrying it on his own shoulder.

"Okay, you focus on your map, I'll carry your luggage for you."

"Thanks, brother."

Wang Teng smiled and quickly immersed himself in the world of the map again.

And so the two brothers walked, looked, and drew along the way.

When encountering a fork in the road, Wang Teng always observes carefully, judges the primary and secondary routes, and estimates the distance.

When passing through villages, he would ask the locals about the road conditions ahead and the surrounding terrain.

When he stayed overnight, he would use the light of an oil lamp to organize and copy the day's records onto a map.

At first, Wang Sheng found it tedious, but seeing how serious his younger brother was, he calmed down and helped ask for directions, inquire, or find a suitable place to rest.

Chapter 58 The Plan for Soto City

The hardships of the journey go without saying; eating in the wind and sleeping in the open are common occurrences.

However, Wang Teng gradually gained a better understanding of the situation.

He paid particular attention to the main roads leading from Nottingham to Sotho, marking them with red lines on the map.

In the end, Wang Teng's gaze lingered on a spot where several red lines intersected.

It was a three-way intersection located in a hilly area with a relatively open view, and it was the only way to Soto City from Holy Soul Village (towards Notting City).

"This is it."

Wang Teng silently recited the mantra to himself and drew a heavy circle around that point with a red pen.

"Two years from now, this will be the stage where I wait for that 'opportunity'."

After finding the location they needed, Wang Teng and his elder brother continued their journey.

Half a month later, the two weary travelers finally caught sight of the towering silhouette of Soto.

The city walls stood tall, and crowds of people and carriages came and went at the city gates, their noise carrying far and wide.

Soto City truly lives up to its reputation as one of the most famous cities in the Kingdom of Barak; it is indeed much more bustling and prosperous than Notting City.

Looking at the city before him, Wang Sheng breathed a long sigh of relief, his face beaming with excitement, and said, "We've finally arrived!"

"Little brother, let's hurry into the city, find a place to have a good meal, and then get a nice good night's sleep!"

Wang Teng carefully rolled up the map in his hand, which had been filled with new handwriting and become more detailed, and put it into his close-fitting bag.

Then, he looked up at the city gate, nodded, and a smile appeared on his face: "Okay, I'll listen to you, let's go into the city."

Upon entering Soto, the bustling energy and vibrancy unique to large cities immediately come into view.

As the most important granary and southern hub of the Barak Kingdom, its prosperity far surpasses that of Nottingham.

The wide streets were packed with pedestrians.

The shop signs on both sides are dazzling.

The sounds of hawkers, carriages, and laughter blended together to create a lively symphony of city life.

"Wow, there are so many people!"

Wang Sheng couldn't help but look around, his eyes almost unable to take it all in, looking exactly like someone visiting the city for the first time.

Wang Teng tugged at his sleeve and lowered his voice, saying, "Brother, tone it down. Your eyes are practically popping out of your head. It's so embarrassing."

"Cough... I know, I know."

Wang Sheng quickly composed himself and straightened his back, but the curiosity in his eyes was still impossible to hide.

"Let's find a place to fill our stomachs first."

Wang Teng shook his head and made the suggestion.

The two walked along the main street for a while, and then chose a restaurant that looked clean and reasonably priced and went inside.

The chef in Soto was indeed quite skilled; he prepared several home-style dishes with great flavor. The two brothers, having traveled such a long distance, enjoyed the meal immensely.

After paying the bill, Wang Sheng rubbed his stomach and clicked his tongue, saying, "It was delicious, but the price was too high..."

"If we eat like this every day, our meager savings won't last long."

"What are you thinking about!"

Wang Teng glanced at him with amusement and said, "From now on, of course I'll cook for myself. How can I eat at restaurants every day?"

"By the way, we've eaten but haven't gotten down to business yet. We need to find a permanent place to stay as soon as possible."

"If we still haven't found one by nightfall, we'll have to stay at a guesthouse, which is really expensive."

After saying that, Wang Teng pulled Wang Sheng toward the Mercenary Guild in the center of the city.

Most cities have such places, which not only serve as hubs for Soul Masters and Adventurers to accept quests and exchange information, but also often handle miscellaneous tasks such as rental introductions.

For them, who are new to the area and unfamiliar with the place, this is the most convenient option.

The union hall was bustling with people and quite noisy.

Guided by the waiter, Wang Teng quickly posted a notice asking for a rental.

Before long, about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a lean young man with bright eyes came over.

"Greetings, two Soul Masters. My name is Zhang Guang."

The man greeted them with a smile and asked, "Are you two looking to rent a room?"

"It's us."