Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Clay, the Creator of All Things

Next came the data collection on soil hardness, looseness, and moisture content. Only after all this data was collected did Yu Xiaogang hurriedly fill the soil back in.

The finishing touches were somewhat rushed, but Yu Xiaogang didn't care much about them. After collecting data, he had a new inspiration for his research on the "earth-mimetic cultivation method."

The depth of burial, as well as the hardness and compactness of the soil, may also have a certain influence on the "burial mimicry practice".

After all, Lu Yan was just a child, and his cultivation level was not profound enough.

If one were to delve deeply enough, perhaps the deeper one buries oneself in the earth, the better, and the harder and denser the soil, the better, which would also align with the meaning of the word "buries oneself in the earth."

Back at his residence, Yu Xiaogang began writing furiously.

He quickly compiled his research findings on the "earth-entry mimicry practice" and his inferences into a paper with sufficient data support.

Yu Xiao stopped writing late into the night.

On his desk, there were already three pages of research papers filled with writing.

Its title is "Research and Explanation on the Earth-Attribute Martial Soul's Earth-Based Mimicry Cultivation Method".

As for the author, the name listed is naturally that of his master, Yu Xiaogang.

Was this theoretical article not written by him?

After finishing his paper, Yu Xiaogang stretched and yawned. Studying theory had really exhausted him.

Then, he picked up his research findings and admired them.

Although, as he read it, he himself felt that the theory he had written was somewhat "unorthodox".

But then, thinking about Lu Yan's real-life example, he smiled and shook his head.

Truth is truth, no matter how "unorthodox" or contrary to "common sense" it may seem.

Just like his previous theoretical research.

The only difference is that the theories I proposed before could not be verified, but this time it is "Research and Explanation on the Earth-Attribute Martial Soul Earth-Entry Mimicry Cultivation Method".

However, there is a proven example of Lu Yan.

Lu Yan: What kind of bullshit theory is this? Get lost and don't get involved.

If Lu Yan found out, he would know that he hadn't had time to completely fill the pit yet.

He forgot all about filling in the gaps because he was preparing to hunt souls after breaking through to level 10 Soul Master.

However, Master Yu Xiaogang took it as irrefutable proof that his "earth-mimicking cultivation" involved burying his entire body in the ground.

Lu Yan would probably find himself both amused and exasperated.

Then, amazed by the master's extraordinary wisdom, he laughed heartily.

What the hell is this? A person is buried in the ground and can breathe through a tube? Haven't you heard of what suffocation is?

The deeper the soil is buried, the harder and more compact the soil becomes, the better the effect.

"The burial mimicry practice" is called mimicry, so you actually burial?

This is a proper burial, isn't it?

Lu Yan will definitely complain bitterly, and then express his understanding of the master's behavior.

After all, even the masters were once like that, collecting and organizing information, then adding their own ideas on a whim, and that became their published theories.

However, the information that the master personally collected this time was far less reliable than the information he had previously obtained from the Spirit Hall and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Unfortunately, Lu Yan was currently on the official road leading to the Soul Hunting Forest and had no idea what the master was doing tonight.

Even now, on this section of the official road that has been blocked off.

Lu Yan and his group were on high alert dealing with a sudden disturbance that broke out in the middle of the night.

Because people died, a lot of people died.

Chapter 22 Death is Death, Mindset Change (Please add to your favorites and read on)

night.

The moonlight, as cold as frost, fell upon this section of the official road that should have been desolate.

Lu Yan and his group, using the two carriages as a screen, vigilantly observed the turmoil that was about to erupt.

Many pedestrians stuck in traffic are moving against the flow of people.

Among the crowd were ordinary people and soul masters, many of whom wore expressions of lingering fear.

The night, which should have been quiet, was broken by the noise of the crowd.

"Little Li, who was the baron who made the move just now? What exactly happened?" Old Man Su asked calmly as Teacher Li returned from gathering intelligence.

"People have died, about a dozen or so." Teacher Li's expression was relatively calm, as if he was already used to death.

But Lu Yan could see a hint of resentment in Teacher Li's gaze.

Then, Teacher Li began to describe the intelligence information he had obtained.

The gist of the story is that an attack occurred at the noble camp by assassins at the level of a Great Soul Master. During the pursuit, the Soul Venerable Baron personally intervened and killed all the assassins.

Apart from the death of a maid and the injury of a few soldiers, the noble camp suffered no other losses.

Instead, more than a dozen innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire and died under the "Rock Mountain" martial spirit of that baron.

According to Teacher Li's description, the innocent passersby died tragically, and several of them were even smashed into pieces by the "rocky mountain," their flesh mangled and bloody.

However, this incident ended there.

Even the soldiers in the noble camp were less vigilant than before.

“Teacher Li, this must have been a premeditated fishing scheme, right?” Lu Yan expressed his opinion after listening to Teacher Li’s account.

"I think so. I just overheard some people talking about it from 'Kart City'."

"I heard that this 'assassin' is here for revenge." So, seeing that Lu Yan seemed interested in hearing it, Teacher Li also told him the rumors she had heard.

The gist is that the leader of the assassins seems to have some kind of romantic entanglement with the Baron, and since he doesn't usually have the opportunity to take revenge, he plans to take advantage of the Baron bringing his child out to hunt souls.

He killed the baron's child to get revenge, but he didn't expect to fall right into the baron's trap.

Not only did he die, but he also implicated his companions and innocent bystanders.

"Was the assassin male or female?" Teacher Zhou seemed to have a talent for gossip, immediately grasping the crux of the question.

“Male.” Teacher Li glanced at Teacher Zhou and uttered these two words indifferently.

However, Teacher Zhou became even more excited after hearing this, "A romantic entanglement between two men, this baron has quite a story!"

"Alright, Xiao Zhou, there are still children here, don't talk nonsense." Old Man Su interrupted Teacher Zhou's outrageous remarks.

"Actually, I might know a little about the inside story." Old Man Su paused, seeing that everyone was interested in hearing it.

So he also shared the stories he had heard from his old friend with everyone.

Baron Lingfeng's reputation in Karding City is not good; in fact, it can be described as terrible.

The reason lies in the fact that this Soul Master, who came from a common background, broke through to the Soul Venerable realm.

Through a marriage alliance with a powerful nobleman, specifically by marrying the nobleman's illegitimate daughter, he secured a powerful baronial position with a fiefdom.

However, some stories about his past have come from the small village where he was born.

Not long after, the small village was plundered by bandits and wiped out.

More than thirty households perished, none of them surviving.

"Kill him to silence him, or to vent your anger?" Upon hearing this, Teacher Li offered his opinion.

Old Su sighed, "Perhaps both are true."

Then Old Man Su continued his narration.

It turns out that the baron's past, which was being spread in the small village, was the story of how he "abandoned his wife and children" to marry the illegitimate daughter of a high-ranking nobleman.

Of course, the original version was not "abandoning his wife and children" but "killing his wife and children".

However, it was so contrary to human nature that, as the story was passed down, it became the version of "abandoning one's wife and children".

However, Old Man Su had heard his old friend mention a version of the story that involved "killing his wife and children."

It was none other than the Great Soul Master who came from the same village and was a classmate of the Baron.

He's most likely the leader of the assassins tonight.

Because he was the only one who would avenge the Baron's ex-wife.

As they listened to Old Man Su's account, everyone wore extremely strange expressions.

Even Lu Yan, whose emotions were extremely complicated at the moment, showed a look of shock on his face.

The words "Boiling Sheep" automatically appeared in his mind, and he was so shocked that he could hardly contain himself.

"The value of 'Love Continent' is still rising!" Lu Yan mentally complained, venting his pent-up emotions.

"In short, that's the general outline of the matter. Of course, the reasons for this baron's bad reputation are not limited to this, but they are none of our concern." After recounting the story, Old Man Su added a few more words.

"The reason I'm telling you all this is to remind you that this baron not only has the strength of a Soul Master, but is also a ruthless and cunning character."

"During this Soul Hunt, try your best to avoid any interaction with the other side, and especially avoid any conflict, understand?"

Old Man Su emphasized this point solemnly.

“Grandpa Su, I understand.” Lu Yan knew that the old man’s words were mainly meant for him.

After all, Teacher Li, Teacher Zhou, his father, and even the four carriage drivers were not young people; they knew what they needed to know.

Old Man Su probably noticed the unusual look on his face, so he said a few more words.

"Yes, Xiao Liu, you've always been smart and sensible. Grandpa Su believes you understand." Seeing that Lu Yan still seemed preoccupied, Old Man Su added.

"When we're out and about, we should avoid trouble if we can, and always remember not to provoke it. Safety first."

"Hmm." Lu Yan nodded heavily as he listened to Old Man Su's earnest advice.

He's not a real child, nor is he a member of Shrek Academy who follows the principle that "those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre" as depicted in the original story.

Naturally, he could understand what Old Man Su meant.

However, having lived two lives, this was the first time he had witnessed the death of his fellow beings so closely, and he felt a pang of emotion.