(Doulou Two) Zhongli Journey in Unrivaled Tang Sect

"I didn't expect Brother Zhongli's popularity to be so good. Even when he wanders around the Star Dou Great Forest, he can meet people who fall for him."

Huo Yuhao, who followed Bei Bei and Tang Ya away, couldn't hold back and spoke his mind.

Hearing this, Bei Bei touched his chin and nodded thoughtfully.

"That's true. Whether it's Brother Zhongli's words or actions, they seem so refined that people can't find fault with him."

"Not only that, but his voice also gives people a sense of security. It's natural for strangers to have a good impression of him."

Huo Yuhao and Tang Ya glanced at Bei Bei in surprise, not expecting Senior Brother to hold Zhongli in such high regard.

"It's a pity that his innate soul power is relatively low, so he can't become a powerful soul master."

Bei Bei shook her head and said bluntly.

Hearing the mention of innate soul power, Huo Yuhao frowned, feeling a wave of pressure.

"Senior Brother Bei Bei, my innate soul power isn't high either, only level 1. I..."

Huo Yuhao lowered his head, his tone tinged with loneliness.

He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to become a powerful soul master and thus wouldn't be able to avenge his mother.

Bei Bei patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder and said calmly, "Yuhao, your martial soul is a body martial soul. If you undergo a second awakening in the future, your talent will definitely improve."

"Besides, there are medicines in this world that can change one's talent."

As he spoke, Bei Bei thought of someone, a good brother of his.

"For the sake of my junior brother, I'll have to trouble my good brother."

Bei Bei thought to himself.

Xu Sanshi, who was far away in Shrek Academy, suddenly sneezed, feeling a bit puzzled.

He was a strong soul master with a water attribute. Could he really catch a cold?

No way!

Listening to Bei Bei's words, Huo Yuhao felt as if he had discovered a new world, but then he seemed to remember something, and his brows furrowed again.

His pockets were empty, and the medicines that could change one's talent were incredibly expensive.

Could someone like him afford them?

He opened his mouth slightly but ultimately didn't speak.

He already owed Bei Bei and Tang Ya too much. He didn't want to trouble them further.

Seeing this, Bei Bei simply patted Huo Yuhao's shoulder and didn't say anything more.

He didn't make any promises, but he would prove through his actions that Huo Yuhao had joined the right sect.

"Yuhao, we still have some distance to cover before reaching Shrek Academy. During this time, I'll teach you the core technique of our Tang Sect, the Mysterious Heaven Skill. You can focus on cultivating."

"Yes, Senior Brother Bei Bei!"

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, several days had passed.

Shrek City, a city directly under the jurisdiction of Shrek Academy.

It had no connection to the original Douluo Three Empires.

The world seemed to be in a cycle of reincarnation. Ten thousand years ago, Spirit City was the same, directly under the Spirit Hall and independent of the two empires.

The dragon slayer boy eventually became the dragon, and Shrek Academy now stood even higher than the Spirit Hall.

"Senior Zhongli, this is Shrek City. Its prosperity is no less than that of Nine Treasure City."

The Nine Treasure Glazed Sect also has a city directly under its jurisdiction, but it falls under the nominal governance of the Three Empires of Douluo, even if only in name.

You must know that the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect is the wealthiest sect on the entire Douluo Continent, and the prosperity of its territory is beyond imagination!

Yet, Shrek City surpasses even that, and this is all thanks to Shrek Academy.

"Wow, it's so bustling!"

Paimon's eyes widened as she whispered, "Paimon is looking for something delicious!"

Everyone: "..."

Zhongli stood with his hands behind his back, his amber eyes gazing at Shrek City.

It was indeed prosperous, even surpassing Liyue Harbor in terms of population density.

Not only that, but the people living here seemed to be "born into wealth."

Yes, without a substantial amount of Golden Soul Coins, one couldn't possibly afford to live in Shrek City.

After all, renting an ordinary room here cost at least 1,000 Golden Soul Coins per month!

And that was just for rent, not including food and other expenses.

Of course, compared to other cities, Shrek City was incredibly safe, even though it was closest to the Star Dou Great Forest, where beast tides could occur.

The Douluo Continent was never short of nobles, and Shrek City was no exception.

At that moment, Paimon's nose twitched, her eyes lighting up as she hurriedly flew to the entrance of a shop.

"Boss, how much for this roast duck?"

There were no customers in the shop, and the boss looked up at Paimon, slightly surprised.

Paimon had a "white" soul ring floating around her, and given her small size, she clearly wasn't human.

She must be a Summoned martial soul.

Those who could thrive in Shrek City were more or less soul masters or nobles, and they had a good eye for such things.

"Little one, you're so cute. For you, it's ten Golden Soul Coins."

The boss was a chubby middle-aged man in his fifties, exuding an air of wealth.

Paimon: "??? "

"Ten Golden Soul Coins?"

The current Paimon wasn't the same as before, she now understood the purchasing power of Golden Soul Coins.

A single Golden Soul Coin could sustain a comfortable life in some smaller cities for a month.

Ten Golden Soul Coins for a roast duck?

"Boss, is your roast duck made of gold?"

Without thinking, Paimon blurted out.

Her words left the boss stunned.

He was a food-type soul master, and these roast ducks were made using his martial soul.

Normally, they sold for twenty Golden Soul Coins each.

Besides, this was Shrek City, where prices were notoriously high. If he didn't charge this much, he wouldn't be able to cover the rent.

"Sorry, uncle."

"Little Paimon didn't mean it. She's visiting Shrek City for the first time and doesn't understand the prices here."

Ning Tian's hand brushed over her storage soul tool, and twenty Golden Soul Coins appeared on the counter.

"We'll buy a roast duck at the original price."

As an auxiliary-type Soul Elder and the young master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect, Ning Tian naturally recognized the value of these roast ducks.

There was something special about this food-type soul master.

Hearing her words, the boss forced a smile and said, "It's alright, it's your first time in Shrek City... and with such a peculiar martial spirit, it's normal not to know the market prices."

"I said ten Golden Soul Coins for one, so I won't go back on my word. Here, take three roast ducks for twenty Golden Soul Coins."

The boss spoke very generously.

It was the first time he had seen such a strange martial spirit, and since it was a low-cost business anyway, giving a discount or even a freebie wasn't a big deal.

"Huh?"

Paimon snapped her fingers, glanced at the boss with some confusion, and then looked at Ning Tian.

"Thank you, boss! You're such a nice person."

"Thank you, Ning Tian!"

"You know, Zhongli picked up trash... in the Star Dou Great Forest—"

"Ahem!!"

"Zhongli, what's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing, the weather's been hot and cold lately. I must have caught a chill."

Zhongli said, his gaze fixed on Paimon.

Picking up trash, huh?

Paimon!

Ning Tian turned her head to look at Zhongli, her eyes lighting up.

He's so frugal that he'd rather pick up discarded items in the Star Dou Great Forest than take the wrong path.

This Senior Zhongli's character is truly noble.

Being frugal is a good thing, the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect isn't short on money!