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

This person, one of only two inheritors of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, showed no emotion in his eyes, which were the same color as his hair.

From her, one could only sense loneliness and desolation.

It's quite tragic. Thinking of the Nine Heart Begonia's unique inheritance mechanism, one of only two in the entire continent, Lu Yan couldn't help but sigh silently in his heart.

The original work doesn't actually describe this person much, but from the brief descriptions it provides...

The tragic backstory of the girl, hidden beneath the number one healing-type martial soul in the entire continent, has already been revealed.

Lu Yan had seen it in some fan fiction before, but he couldn't remember if it was a bashing of Tang San.

It is said that this already pitiful girl was also ambushed by Tang San's Eight Spider Lances in the Soto City Great Soul Arena.

It left behind hidden wounds that fundamentally damaged the body.

It was outrageous. Regardless of whether it was a smear campaign against Tang San, Lu Yan had no interest in investigating. He merely glanced at it before leaving with Ning Fengya.

Now that the injury has healed, it would be somewhat deliberate to make contact again.

There's no need to rush. In the original novel, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan seem to be best friends, so they will naturally have opportunities to interact in the future.

However, thinking of this, Lu Yan inwardly despised himself.

Bah, men are all the same, no good at all.

Even before she had won over Dugu Yan, she was already eyeing her best friend.

However, I am still a boy in this life, and my age in this world cannot be compared with that in my previous life.

Then it's alright.

Immediately, Lu Yan put the thought out of his mind.

He didn't care what he was doing; he just wanted to give Ye Lingling a warm home.

Even if it doesn't help with the study of one's own meridian theory.

Innate level nine soul power, the number one healing-type martial soul on the continent—these are my wings.

Lu Yan and Ning Fengya left Ye's Medical Clinic together, unaware that after they turned to leave...

Ye Lingling raised her blue eyes, her gaze silently falling on Lu Yan's back.

Once again, Lu Yan and Ning Fengya boarded the carriage and headed towards the studio.

They chatted and joked casually along the way, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of longtime acquaintances.

No one could have imagined that the two had only known each other for a mere three months.

On the way back, Ning Fengya also sighed, realizing that he had actually recommended Lu Yan to the inner sect.

Given Lu Yan's development of his martial soul, if he were to become a Soul King in the future, he would undoubtedly be a powerful figure among Soul Kings.

It's not that they're completely unqualified to join the inner sect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty of mutated martial souls, he ultimately only managed to obtain the status of an outer disciple for Lu Yan.

Lu Yan felt a little regretful about this, but then put it out of his mind.

Lu Yan was naturally envious of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the three upper sects, both for its wealth and its sect's heritage.

However, he was quite content to have obtained a tiger skin belonging to an outer disciple.

In the Douluo Continent, the prevailing attitude of prioritizing talent and bloodline has been around for quite some time.

It took about half an hour for the two to finally return to the Creation of All Things Studio.

Just by looking at the facade, you can tell that this studio has a remarkable sense of design aesthetics.

This was naturally Lu Yan's masterpiece. After collaborating with Ning Fengya, the studio's decor was adjusted at Lu Yan's request.

Upon entering, the first thing you see is a six-meter-high stone sculpture of a seven-treasure glazed pagoda.

On either side of the stone sculpture of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda are two figures with strong dynamism and majestic presence.

Undoubtedly, the owners of these two statues are Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.

Lu Yan had naturally never met these two titled Douluo.

However, they obtained portraits of these two important figures from Ning Fengya.

After Lu Yan's artistic processing, the sculpture became the richly detailed statue it is today.

Of course, in addition to these three statues that mark the place, there are naturally other works on display in the nearly 200-square-meter outdoor space of the studio.

From life-size sculptures as tall as a person to ten-to-one scale "figures," as well as sculptures of martial spirits and spirit beasts, there is something for everyone.

Upon seeing Lu Yan and Ning Fengya, the two owners of the studio, return, the waiters immediately stepped forward to greet them.

Lu Yan gave an order to have Xu Wen come to the backyard, and then he and Ning Fengya walked through the front hall.

Xu Wen is a professional maid that Lu Yan bought from a small auction after he collaborated with Ning Fengya.

Or, to put it another way, they trained female slaves from a young age specifically to serve noblemen.

Somewhat similar to a baron's personal maid.

However, it might be a bit more upscale; the auction cost Lu Yan over a thousand gold soul coins.

Xu Wen originally didn't have a name. Her name was given by Lu Yan, based on a character he liked in a famous novel from his previous life.

Xu Wen is now 14 years old, and both her appearance and talent are somewhat worthy of the name Lu Yan gave her.

However, Lu Yan's decision to take a picture of her wasn't entirely due to her looks.

Instead, I saw a glimmer of light in her eyes that had not yet been completely extinguished.

And her abilities are exactly what Lu Yan needs, enabling her to manage the affairs of the studio for him when he travels.

At the same time, although she has no soul power, her martial soul is an embroidery needle, and her exquisite tailoring skills are something Lu Yan appreciates.

Lu Yan and Ning Fengya had just sat down in the inner courtyard hall when Xu Wen walked over.

"Young Master, Young Master Ning." Xu Wen stepped forward and bowed. She was dressed as a female manager and looked quite pleasing to the eye.

"How's the thing I asked you to make according to my design drawings?" Lu Yan nodded in response, then asked.

"Young Master, everything is ready." Xu Wen replied, and then, at Lu Yan's instruction, went to fetch the items.

Ning Fengya immediately asked out of curiosity, and Lu Yan did not hide anything, "These are some outfits I designed for my younger sister."

After Xu Wen brought over these outfits, Lu Yan casually sculpted a clay model of a four-year-old girl in plain clothes.

Let Xu Wen put the clothes on him one by one to see how they looked.

Lu Yan's design referenced Hanfu from his previous life as well as the characteristics of clothing in this life, and combined some game art style, making it exquisite.

Xu Wen's craftsmanship is indeed excellent, and she is able to perfectly reproduce Lu Yan's design.

Ning Fengya's eyes lit up immediately. "Brother Lu, your design is absolutely stunning! I can't imagine how happy your sister will be to receive this gift!"

"Haha, you flatter me, but I also think the little girl will be very happy." After saying that, Lu Yan's face showed a hint of longing.

Although he had already sent a letter home after settling down in Tiandou City.

But I still miss my family a little.

“Um… Brother Lu, I have a favor to ask…” Ning Fengya suddenly said, somewhat embarrassed.

"What? Just tell me." Lu Yan said casually.

“I have a niece who seems to be the same age and height as your sister. I wonder if she could part with one or two of these clothes?”

"It's no big deal, I'll have Xiaowen do a few more later," Lu Yan replied casually.

And so, the matter was settled.

I wonder if the niece Ning Fengya mentioned is Ning Rongrong.

However, Lu Yan didn't ask any questions and chatted with Ning Fengya for a while as usual.

It was getting late, so Lu Yan returned to his room for his usual cultivation and rest.

Tomorrow, it will be time to report to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

Chapter 60: Enrolling in the Royal Academy, Encountering Dugu Yan Again

The next day, in the morning.

After explaining the studio's future operations to Xu Wen, Lu Yan boarded the carriage.

He headed towards the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, looking every bit the young Soul Master seeking knowledge.

As for Ning Fengya, he disappeared early this morning.

Perhaps he took the gifts back to his sect.

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is not located within Heaven Dou City, but rather about twenty miles east of the city.

Even in an ordinary carriage, it wouldn't take long for Lu Yan to travel from his workshop in the city to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

With the recommendation letter obtained by Ning Fengya, bearing the seal of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, Lu Yan's enrollment process went extremely smoothly.

Unlike the original story where Shrek and his friends didn't experience any ridiculous or messy events.

After a simple registration process at the college's academic affairs office, students received the necessary supplies and moved into their student dormitories under the guidance of the staff.

Next, Lu Yan was led by the staff.

He met Sun Buyu, the teacher in charge of the sixth class of Tianwei, where he was about to transfer.

This teacher looked to be in his early forties, with a round face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, giving him a capable and composed air.

This teacher seemed to be used to students like Lu Yan who were admitted through connections.

With Sun Buyu's introduction, Lu Yan also became familiar with the academy's Tianwei-level courses.

The curriculum is also divided into theoretical and training courses, which is somewhat similar to the arrangement of junior colleges.

However, the content is much more in-depth and richer.

The training courses also include content related to the development of martial spirit skills.

Furthermore, there is no requirement for students to attend either theoretical or training classes; they are quite free to do so.

Students are free to use the academy's facilities, such as the Soul Fighting Arena, the Simulation Training Grounds, and the Library.