章 39: Chapter 39: Arriving at Suotuo City [Bonus Chapter]

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"Fifteen years old, that's really impressive."

"Oh no, compared to some people, I still have a long way to go."

Zhu Zhuqing's soft whisper was captured by Zeng Yi, whose hearing was quite acute. He modestly replied to her.

After that, the area around the campfire fell silent again, with only the faint crackling sound of burning firewood.

Why is it quiet again? Let's continue the conversation!

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing silent again, Zeng Yi couldn't help but feel speechless. Why did you bring up the topic and abruptly end it again? I thought we would have a nice chat. Sigh.

Now that both of them remained silent, the atmosphere became awkward. When the atmosphere was awkward, Zeng Yi felt like patting a cat, but Xiao Jiu was with Zhu Zhuqing. He couldn't just take Xiao Jiu away; he still needed to be considerate towards a girl.

Forget it, let me start a new topic! After all, she's a girl, and shyness is normal.

But she doesn't seem shy, she appears genuinely cold.

Zeng Yi looked at Zhu Zhuqing sitting across from him, her cold and distant demeanor. He couldn't help but mutter to himself.

I should build a good relationship with her at this time. After all, she is a member of the protagonist's group. Maybe I'll need this connection in the future. It's always good to have another friend and another opportunity.

"You are strong too. I remember you being a Soul Master with dual spirit rings, right? Two hundred-year spirit rings, the best configuration. That's pretty impressive," Zeng Yi said to her, complimenting her, even though her spirit rings weren't as awesome as his. But she hadn't seen his, so what does she know?

However, Zhu Zhuqing didn't react to Zeng Yi's words and continued her cold silence.

Uh... won't she talk? It's really hard to interact with this girl.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's lack of response, Zeng Yi felt a little awkward.

It seems I haven't given her enough confidence yet. Let me give you some more confidence.

"And you're younger than me, right? When I was your age, I wasn't as impressive as you! So it doesn't make sense to compare yourself to me. Believe in yourself, okay?" Zeng Yi encouraged her once again. He remembered that Zhu Zhuqing was around eleven or twelve years old now. At his age, his soul power cultivation was roughly equivalent to hers. If it weren't for the fortunate encounter with the pool of thousand-year cold spiritual liquid, he wouldn't have his current strength.

But after joining the protagonist's group, her strength would also increase along with the protagonist's aura. She not only became a Titled Douluo but also ascended to the Divine Realm with the other members of the protagonist group...

Ah, Tang San truly deserves to be the Child of Destiny. Not only did he become divine himself, but he also ascended to the Divine Realm along with his teammates. He's a true boss! His teammates followed behind, swimming, cheering them on, lying comfortably, then the divine throne was brought to them for inheritance. This treatment, sigh, it's truly enviable!

Becoming a god at level one hundred, when will I be able to reach that level?

Looking at the brightest star in the night sky, Zeng Yi sighed.

But come to think of it, I don't have a divine throne inheritance. Doesn't it mean I have to break free from these constraints and become a god on my own?

With this thought, Zeng Yi became somewhat troubled.

Why is it just me? The damn system brought me here for no reason and then ran away without even giving me a skill, leaving me as an orphan. Dammit!

Whenever he thought about that damn system, Zeng Yi felt a surge of anger.

But it seems challenging, too. With Sword Shattering the Heavens, becoming a god by using the sword, reigning over the Douluo Continent with the name of Sword God, it sounds awesome! Just thinking about it gives me a thrilling feeling!

With this thought, Zeng Yi became happy again.

"Become a Titled Douluo?" After hearing Zeng Yi's words, Zhu Zhuqing murmured softly, with a gleam in her eyes.

In the Douluo Continent, being a Titled Douluo is like being a living legend. It is the highest honor for a Soul Master to become a Titled Douluo. Zhu Zhuqing naturally aspires to be one.

However, time is running out.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Xiao Jiu nestled on her shoulder, stroking its fur. She fell into silence, lost in her own thoughts.

Uh... why isn't she talking again?

Seeing her bow her head again in silence, Zeng Yi didn't know what else to say.

Ah, it's really difficult to have a conversation with a closed-off girl. Well, forget about teasing her, I'll go cultivate.

Then Zeng Yi stood up, crossed his legs, closed his eyes, and started practicing the Wind Control Sword Technique.

Sitting quietly next to him, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt a breeze around her. She raised her head and saw Zeng Yi meditating with a faint flow of wind swirling around his body. This surprised her.

It seems his martial soul is related to the wind.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Zeng Yi, contemplating. Then she stopped looking at him, closed her eyes, and began practicing her own soul power.

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After traveling for two more days with Zhu Zhuqing, Zeng Yi finally arrived at the legendary Suotuo City, the place where the protagonist group's dream began.

"Wow, it's such a bustling city!"

"Meow~"

Walking on the street and looking at the high-end buildings in the city, people constantly moving around, and soldiers patrolling the roads, Zeng Yi couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, while Xiao Jiu on Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder meowed curiously, flicking its cat head to observe the lively street.

Having spent fifteen years in this world, with eight years in poverty in the LaLa Village, six years in the dangerous Sunset Forest, and one year wandering everywhere, he hadn't seen such a bustling city before.

As expected, Suotuo City was one of the two major cities of the Kingdom of Balak and known as the granary of Balak.

"Since we're in Suotuo City, let's part ways," said Zhu Zhuqing calmly.

"Huh? Uh... okay."

Zeng Yi was still curious, looking around like a countryside kid who just arrived in the city.

Uh... it seems I really am.

Suddenly hearing Zhu Zhuqing's voice, Zeng Yi was stunned for a moment, not reacting in time, and just agreed.

"Then goodbye, or rather, farewell." After saying this, Zhu Zhuqing turned around and walked away. She didn't want to see this person again. He had annoyed her to death on the way, constantly talking despite being asked not to. Who knows if he understood anything or if he was just talking to himself, making her have a headache throughout the journey. Now she can finally get rid of this chatterbox. She thought to herself, celebrating silently.