Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

Wang Teng lifted the curtain on the side of the carriage, poked his head out, and waved to his father.

Wang Sheng also came over, and the two squeezed into the window, watching their father's figure standing at the door grow smaller and smaller until it became a tiny dot and disappeared around the bend in the village road.

The driver was a lean, middle-aged man who didn't talk much, but his driving skills were very steady.

After the two brothers were seated in the carriage, he turned around to confirm, "Two Soul Masters, we're going to the Soul Hunting Forest, right?"

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Wang Teng nodded in agreement, saying, "But you don't need to go into the forest. Just take us to the nearby Soul Hunter Town."

"Alright, you two, please sit tight."

The driver cracked his whip in the air with a loud crack.

"drive!"

The two yellow horses pushed off together, their hooves making a crisp clattering sound as they trod on the bluestone slabs.

The wheels rolled over the road, kicking up fine dust.

Once the carriage left the village and entered the official road, its speed noticeably increased.

The fields and woods on both sides of the road rushed past, and the morning breeze blew in through the car window, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees.

Inside the carriage, Wang Sheng adjusted his posture and began to tidy up his leather armor.

This was acquired when I hunted for my first spirit ring. It was made of the leather of a certain animal and was specially tanned, making it both lightweight and providing good defense.

Then, Wang Sheng took out the pair of iron claws from the bundle.

This was also prepared during the previous Soul Hunting event.

However, Wang Sheng is lucky; so far, he hasn't used those iron claws even once.

This is a weapon designed by Wang Sheng himself. It took the blacksmith three days to forge it. The claw blades are sharp, and the handle is wrapped with non-slip animal hide.

Wang Sheng carefully wiped every inch of the blade with a soft cloth, his movements as practiced as if he had done it countless times.

At that moment, on the other side of the carriage, Wang Teng was doing the same thing.

The two short spears hanging from Wang Teng's waist were made of fine iron, and the spearheads had been quenched, gleaming with a dark blue luster.

He took out a whetstone, dipped it in water, and began to sharpen the spearhead.

The rhythmic rustling sound of metal rubbing against stone echoed through the carriage.

After a while, the two of them were busy with their own things, and the only sounds left in the carriage were the sounds of sharpening weapons and the rolling of the wheels.

After a while, Wang Shengxian spoke.

He placed the cleaned iron claws on his lap, looked up at his younger brother, and asked, "Little brother, when we go to the Soul Hunter Forest this time, are you planning to form your own mercenary group, or should we just join someone else's existing mercenary group?"

Wang Teng continued working without looking up and replied, "Of course, we'll add what's already there."

"Brother, don't you know our own strength?"

"You're level 13, I'm level 17. If two one-ring Soul Masters team up on their own, who would hire us?"

"Even if someone were to hire me, the price they would probably be pitifully low."

Wang Sheng chuckled awkwardly and said, "I was just asking..."

He paused, his expression turning serious, and continued, "What if we join someone else's mercenary group and they make us do dangerous work, or deliberately trick us?"

"So we have to be selective."

Wang Teng finally stopped polishing, looked up at his brother, and explained, "After we get there, let's not rush to join, but rather ask around more."

"Let's see which mercenary groups have a good reputation and which leaders are kind-hearted."

“This kind of Soul Hunting Town is not big, and the neighbors all know who is who and what kind of people they are.”

"If we spend some time, we'll eventually find someone reliable."

"But……"

Wang Sheng wanted to say something more.

Wang Teng waved his hand to interrupt his elder brother, saying, "Brother, don't think too much about it."

"Instead of wasting time on this, you might as well cultivate a little longer."

"Once you get there, there will be plenty of opportunities to use your brain."

After saying that, Wang Teng closed his eyes and assumed a meditative posture.

Seeing his younger brother's reluctance to talk, Wang Sheng sighed and could only close his eyes and concentrate as well.

The carriage fell silent again.

The only sounds were the jolting and swaying of the carriage as it moved, the occasional shouts of the driver, and the noises of other carriages and horses on the official road.

The journey took longer than expected.

On the morning of the third day, the carriage finally entered an area that had become noticeably more lively.

The houses on both sides of the road gradually became denser, and there were more pedestrians. You could also see many people wearing various leather armor and carrying weapons.

Judging from their attire, these people are all Soul Masters.

"Gentlemen, we have arrived at Soul Hunter Town."

The driver's voice came from ahead.

Wang Teng lifted the carriage curtain.

The town in front of us isn't very big, but it's very lively.

A main street stretches from the entrance of the town, lined with shops on both sides, with wine flags fluttering in the breeze.

The street was bustling with people, including ordinary folks and many dressed as Soul Masters, who gathered in twos and threes to talk or hurried by.

After paying the fare, the two brothers got off the bus carrying their bundles.

Standing at the street corner, you can smell a mixture of various odors.

The aroma of freshly baked bread, the smell of coal smoke wafting from the blacksmith's shop, and the scent of alcohol drifting from some unknown tavern.

"Good guy!"

Wang Sheng looked around, his eyes brightening, and exclaimed, "The last time we came here, we were with Brother Tao and Sister Sisi."

"At the time, we were in a hurry, busy hunting souls, and didn't have time to look closely."

"Looking at it now, this place is really lively."

Chapter 86 Preparations for a Mercenary Career

At this moment, in the Soul Hunter Town, Wang Teng was also observing his surroundings.

There is indeed only one main street here.

However, many alleys extend from both sides.

The surrounding shops have an amazing variety of products.

Not far ahead, there is a blacksmith shop with a sign that reads "Bai Lian Fang" (Hundred Refinements Workshop), and the clanging sound of hammering can be heard from afar.

There was a pharmacy next door, with racks for drying herbs placed at the entrance.

Further ahead, you can even see a three-story building with a plaque that reads "Spring Breeze Pavilion" above the door.

The two brothers knew exactly what kind of place it was.

What's even more surprising is that there really is a magnificent building in the middle of the street, with five gilded characters on the door plaque that read "Hunter's Soul Auction House".

Although this auction house is far smaller than the Great Soul Arena in Soto City, it is still quite eye-catching in such a small town.

"What should we do next? Go straight to the mercenary group?"

Wang Sheng turned around and looked at his younger brother, Wang Teng, waiting for him to make a decision.

"Don't rush to find a mercenary group."

Wang Teng withdrew his gaze and said to Wang Sheng, "Let's find a place to eat first, then settle down; once we're settled, we can inquire about things later."

"I'll listen to you."

Wang Sheng nodded, his eyes still glancing at the novel places.

The two walked along the main street.

The streets are not wide, but the ground is paved with neat bluestone slabs and is fairly clean.

Most of the shops on both sides have shop assistants standing in front of them. When they see a stranger passing by, they will greet them warmly.

Many people who looked like Soul Masters gathered in groups of three or five on the street and talked, mostly about Soul Hunting, Soul Beasts, and Mercenary Missions.

After walking for a while, Wang Teng pointed to a two-story wooden building ahead and said, "Let's go there."

"It looks like the best restaurant in town, so it should have the best sources of information."

The building had a plaque that read "Wanmintang" hanging at the entrance, and the facade was clean and tidy.

It was just before lunchtime, and people were already going in and out of the door.

Wang Sheng hesitated and whispered, "Little brother, isn't this kind of place... a bit too expensive?"

"Shall we just find a roadside restaurant?"

"There's a reason why things are expensive."

As Wang Teng walked inside, he explained, "There are many people coming and going in this kind of place, and the staff are knowledgeable, so it's the easiest place to get information."

"Let's go, we can afford the cost of a meal."

Wang Sheng had no choice but to follow.

As soon as I stepped across the threshold, a young man came to greet me.

The guy looked to be in his early twenties, rather thin, but his eyes were very bright and he seemed like a clever person.

"Welcome, esteemed Soul Masters."

The waiter greeted us with a smile, saying, "Our place has a main hall on the first floor, which is lively; and private rooms on the second floor, which are quiet."