thefictionvixens Chapter 267 Martial Soul City
Chapter 267 Martial Soul City
Chapter 267 Martial Soul City
After some discussion, Yang Podi, Bibi Dong, and Qian Renxue decided to go to the Rakshasa Secret Realm tomorrow. Bibi Dong herself needs to make some preparations, and of course, Qian Renxue will also bring the Angelic Holy Sword.
Yang Podi wandered around Wuhun City alone for half a day. Wuhun City was bustling with people, and various vendors were selling different items. It seemed that even though the whole world was shrouded in war, Wuhun City was relatively peaceful.
The people of Wuhun City are much more optimistic than those of Tiandou City and Xingluo City. At least in Wuhun City, there is no slavery for sale or human trafficking.
Yang Podi even saw two brothels that were open for business, which shows that both soul masters and ordinary people have the same hobby.
Looking at this peaceful scene, Yang Podi couldn't help but sigh: "Perhaps this is what a prosperous era looks like. No matter how the world is fighting, this is a rare haven."
Perhaps it was because of witnessing the comparison between the three capitals that Tian Dou City was more comprehensive. There were many soul masters, nobles and commoners, but the sense of class was also quite strong. It could only be said that it was relatively peaceful, but the slave trade could not be stopped, and the nobles often bullied the weak. Ordinary people had a relatively hard life.
Xingluo City is relatively more rigorous, with a very strong sense of class, and a very detailed division between nobles and commoners, somewhat similar to a military-controlled country.
Only within the city of Martial Soul seemed to be filled with smiles; at least there was no class conflict, no distinction between nobles and commoners. Perhaps this was why Yang Podi sought cooperation with the Martial Soul Empire.
Yang Podi casually found a restaurant, ordered a table full of dishes, and got two jugs of good wine for himself, and began to savor them.
I don't know why, but I always feel particularly relaxed in this Spirit City. Even with a formidable enemy at hand, I always feel a little urge to drink.
After Yang Podi drank a pot of wine, three people suddenly walked out of the restaurant. They were Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, members of the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall. With Yang Podi's current strength, he could sense even a fly flying within a kilometer radius, let alone three people.
The three of them saw Yang Podi drinking and approached him, seemingly a little nervous.
Led by Hu Liena, the three bowed slightly and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty, Sky-Supporting Douluo."
Yang Podi smiled and said, "Holy Maiden, we're all around the same age, so let's not stand on ceremony. Let's sit down and have a few drinks together."
After saying that, Yang Podi waved his hand lightly, and several jugs of wine and wine cups appeared in front of the three of them.
The three of them became less reserved and sat down, especially Yan, who acted very casually.
Yang Podi looked at the three people in front of him and said, "Holy Maiden, what a coincidence that we meet in a place like this."
Hu Liena quickly said, "Your Majesty, the three of us often eat at this restaurant. The food here is quite good and suits our tastes."
Yang Podi seemed to have thought of something and suddenly spoke up: "Holy Maiden, if I may ask, it seems that the three of you are also from commoner backgrounds, right?"
Hu Liena nodded: "My brother and I are orphans. When I was very young, our village was massacred. Only my brother and I survived. We were raised by the Spirit Hall."
"Yan is similar; he also came from a commoner background and was raised by the Spirit Hall."
Upon hearing this, Yang Podi downed a large cup of wine in one gulp: "You are all unfortunate children, which is probably why you regard the Spirit Hall as your home."
"By the way, I remember you were born in the Heaven Dou Empire, right? What is your impression of the Heaven Dou Empire?"
Hu Liena and the other two looked rather somber: "I was indeed born in the Heaven Dou Empire, but where were the people of the Heaven Dou Empire when our village was massacred? After it happened, how did the Heaven Dou Empire deal with the murderers who slaughtered our village? In their eyes, civilians were just dispensable."
"The Spirit Hall saved us and raised my brother and me. The Spirit Hall nurtured us. In our eyes, the Spirit Hall is our home."
Yang Podi couldn't help but nod: "Indeed, the Spirit Hall is your home, and I hope you can protect your home."
Hu Liena seemed a little curious: "Your Majesty, why are you drinking here alone? Is something troubling you?"
Yang Podi smiled slightly: "What worries could I possibly have? It's just that every time I come to Wuhun City, I think this place is nice, but unfortunately, Wuhun City is not my home."
Yan suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, may I ask why you are so strong?"
Yang Podi directly asked, "Yan, what kind of person do you think I am? Don't worry, just say it directly, let's just chat like friends."
Yan thought for a moment before speaking: "I think you are an exceptionally talented person. Among your peers, you are undoubtedly the number one genius, and you have even far surpassed the older generation. In addition, your family background and way of handling things are also something I envy."
Yang Podi shook his head: "What you see is only the surface. You can't imagine the effort and hard work behind my achievements today."
"Although I was born into the Po clan, I have always walked on thin ice since I was a child. I dare not offend the Spirit Hall, the three upper sects, or even the Heaven Dou Empire. Otherwise, my clan will be wiped out if I am not careful."
"To truly become stronger and reach my level of ability, you need courage, perseverance, opportunity, thinking, planning, knowledge, and self-breakthrough. If you possess all of these, you will naturally be able to improve yourself more quickly."
The three of them seemed to be deep in thought after hearing these words.
Next, Yang Podi drank some wine with Hu Liena and the other two, chatting casually for a while.
When the three were saying goodbye, Yang Podi couldn't help but shake his head: These three members of the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation are quite interesting. Hu Liena is known as one of the Spirit Hall's Three Idiots and was also the number one culprit in the Spirit Hall's destruction in the original work. Now she looks a bit like a little girl.
Xie Yue is more composed and has a bit of a grand demeanor, while Yan is more unrestrained and has a more impulsive personality, somewhat like Niu Meng.
After finishing his meal, Yang Podi went to Chrysanthemum Douluo's house again, intending to rest there for the night.
Chrysanthemum Douluo, however, was somewhat surprised: "Little Podi, weren't you going to see His Majesty the Emperor? Why are you here? And you even smell of alcohol on you, did you secretly go drinking?"
"Drinking doesn't need to be done secretly. But why aren't you out running errands? Why are you staying home?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo became a little depressed upon hearing this: "You know what, I might be a bit free lately. By the way, let me take a look at your eight-petaled fairy orchid first. This kind of fairy herb is a rare treasure."
Yang Podi casually tossed a jade box to Chrysanthemum Douluo, then went into the living room and closed his eyes to rest.
After receiving the jade box, Chrysanthemum Douluo gently stroked the eight-petaled fairy orchid inside, becoming completely infatuated, as if he were looking at a peerless beauty.
Yang Podi couldn't help but shake his head: These people from the Spirit Hall are quite interesting. I met Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, and although we didn't have any deep interactions, these two are quite sentimental.
In the original story, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo met tragic ends. One was ambushed and killed by Tang San, and the other died by self-destruction. Both of them devoted themselves to the Spirit Hall. Hopefully, their fate won't be so tragic this time.
Yang Podi thought for a moment, then casually tossed a jade box to Chrysanthemum Douluo. Chrysanthemum Douluo caught the box and exclaimed with delight, "Narcissus Jade Bone and Skin! I never imagined you had such a treasure hidden away. How did you manage to take it out this time?"
Yang Podi smiled slightly: "Study these two immortal herbs for a while. This is a transaction between me and your Martial Soul Empire. Keep them for a while, and give them to Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu after the transaction is completed."
"You absolutely mustn't be able to resist eating it yourself, or Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong will kill you."
Chrysanthemum Douluo was overjoyed: "You're quite the loyal one, kid. Don't worry, I'm just studying these two immortal herbs, I won't actually eat them."
"This eight-petaled fairy orchid is for the young lady, but this narcissus jade-like plant is perhaps prepared for His Majesty the Emperor?"
Yang Podi shook his head: "With Bibi Dong's current strength, this Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle Plant is no longer of any use to her. You should be able to guess who she prepared this for."
Chrysanthemum Douluo asked in confusion, "Your Majesty wouldn't have prepared this for Nana, would you? This Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle Plant is indeed quite effective for Nana."
Yang Podi simply nodded and remained silent.
Deep within the Douluo Palace, Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue stood together. In front of them was a relatively small angel statue, but the statue was lifelike and radiated a holy light, as if it possessed some kind of magic.
In particular, there is a giant golden sword stuck in front of the angel statue, and this giant golden sword is the core of the entire Douluo Palace.
Qian Daoliu spoke with a somewhat serious tone: "Xiaoxue, after experiencing so much, is it still impossible for your heart to be completely at peace?"
Qian Renxue closed her eyes, her face seemingly distorted: "Grandpa, I can't do it. I can't forget that woman's indifference, I can't forget that woman's attitude towards me from childhood to adulthood, I can't forget the lonely days I spent there."
Qian Daoliu couldn't help but sigh: "She was also a woman with a tragic fate. This time, your trip to the Rakshasa Secret Realm with Yang Podi might really be a good experience for you."
Meanwhile, in Bibi Dong's bedroom, there is a mysterious secret place.
Within the secret realm, a gigantic Rakshasa scythe seemed to exist in the void. Bibi Dong gazed at this Rakshasa scythe, her face contorted in a grotesque expression, sometimes showing nostalgia, sometimes pain, and occasionally a strange longing...
In short, all sorts of strange expressions kept appearing on Bibi Dong's face. At this moment, Bibi Dong had no majesty as a queen and looked more like a psychologically twisted madwoman.
Especially that Rakshasa Demon Scythe, it seemed to have an endless allure for Bibi Dong, wanting to drag her into an endless abyss.
Bibi Dong's face seemed to become increasingly distorted, but a hint of resistance also appeared. She even muttered involuntarily, "Xiaoxue, what should I do?"
(End of this chapter)