Chapter 21: Empty-Handed Wolf!?
Sun Moon Empire, Sun Moon Royal Academy, Dormitory.
Inside the dormitory, Jin Tianming broke off his mental connection. He had no more sleepiness and glanced at the unlit sky outside the window.
He picked up a Soul Guidance Device book on the table that he hadn't finished reading last night and continued to read it. He had to quickly reach the cultivation of a Class 1 Soul Engineer within a week.
Communication devices and such things would be very useful for the Engulfing Sky Dragon to create influence later on.
Time passed quickly. The sky brightened at some unknown point. Jin Tianming sensed someone approaching. He closed his book, his gaze very calm as he looked outside the door, and said, “Hall Master Jing, you’re already at the door, why don’t you come in?”
Outside the door, Jing Hongchen heard the voice from inside the room. He already understood that Jin Tianming had discovered him. Is this guy’s spiritual power too terrifying?
No wonder he was sent by the power behind him to the Sun Moon Royal Academy to study Soul Guidance Devices. Spiritual power is the most basic requirement for learning to make Soul Guidance Devices. Without spiritual power, no matter how well you speak theoretically or verbally, it can’t compare to actual practical action.
Jing Hongchen pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing that Jin Tianming had already brewed tea for him, he immediately sat down and curiously asked, “Why is your spiritual power perception so strong?”
If it was some kind of heavenly treasure, he could also look for it for Xiao and Meng.
“Talent.”
Jing Hongchen:
He heard Jin Tianming’s answer and fell silent. There was really no way to continue this conversation.
Jin Tianming ignored Jing Hongchen’s somewhat displeased expression and spoke, “Is Hall Master Jing planning to personally take me to the class?”
“Or do you have another purpose?”
Jing Hongchen stared at the young man in front of him. He truly suspected that the young man in front of him was not a young man at all. He clearly looked so arrogant, yet he controlled himself very well, to the point where he could infuriate him but not to death.
“Hoo~” Jing Hongchen took a deep breath to calm himself down and stated his purpose, “An elder of mine wants to see you. Come with me.”
He didn't believe that the Title Douluo from yesterday hadn't told him those things. Jin Tianming nodded upon hearing this, finished the last sip of tea, “Hall Master Jing, lead the way!”
Jing Hongchen looked down at the tea he hadn't drunk yet, thought about it, and decided not to drink it.
He immediately stood up and walked out of the room, with Jin Tianming following behind.
Jin Tianming was truly curious about the person who could force back Xuan Zi, who would ascend to ninety-ninth rank in the future, and also curious why he didn't upgrade his second Martial Soul. If he had upgraded his second Martial Soul, he would probably be stable in the ranks of the Limit.
Or was it that he took too many drugs, making his body unable to bear the other nine Soul Rings?
Jin Tianming was very curious about all these things.
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The Offering Hall was reached very quickly. This time, Jing Hongchen came in the morning, and he was accompanied by a young man, which would likely attract some attention.
Jing Hongchen calmly swept a glance over the hidden gazes and led Jin Tianming into the Offering Hall.
The two walked for a long time and finally arrived at the area managed by Kong Deming. At this time, Kong Deming had already brewed tea for his two guests. When he saw Jing Hongchen and Jin Tianming arrive, he said with a chuckle, “Please sit, both of you. This is all excellent tea from the Sun Moon Empire.”
As soon as Kong Deming finished speaking, his eyes seemed glued to Jin Tianming, never moving away. If he hadn’t observed carefully, he wouldn't have noticed, but this observation was extraordinary; it almost scared his soul away.
If one didn't carefully sense the pressure on this young man, one truly wouldn't know how terrifying it was. His Martial Soul was actually trembling!
Jin Tianming was somewhat displeased with Kong Deming’s gaze. Such a blatant gaze truly made him feel very uncomfortable. He was the first to plop down, resting his chin on his hand, and said, “Old man, is it fun to peek at my Martial Soul with your spiritual power?”
Kong Deming: ???
Jing Hongchen: ???
Kong Deming looked at Jing Hongchen with some incredulity, his eyes seemingly asking, “Is this the arrogant young man you spoke of?”
He felt like this was the kind of person who, like a newborn calf, fears no tiger, but would be beaten to death by random punches if they didn't have some strength and background.
Jing Hongchen didn't know what to say in response to Kong Deming’s questioning gaze.
Seeing that Jing Hongchen couldn't explain, Kong Deming was too lazy to waste any more time. He looked kindly at Jin Tianming and apologized, “Jin Tianming-tongxue, I was truly too curious about your Martial Soul, so I used my spiritual power to sense it. If you’re displeased, I apologize to you.”
“Then apologize quickly! Your blatant peeking really makes me feel disgusted.” Jin Tianming gave no face to this Old Fox at all. In this World, the only one who could make him show face was the Engulfing Sky Dragon.
Kong Deming:
Jing Hongchen: 6
The two of them exchanged glances, truly not knowing what to say.
This young man truly doesn't understand social etiquette.
Kong Deming apologized, “My apologies, Jin-tongxue.”
“Alright, I forgive you.” Jin Tianming nodded, indicating he forgave Kong Deming. Since he had already gained the upper hand, there was no need to keep pressing the issue. He picked up the tea brewed for him, took a sip, and then curiously asked, “May I ask what Mr. Kong Deming wants with me?”
Kong Deming saw that they were getting to the main topic of the day. He no longer pursued the previous matters and stated his purpose for seeking Jin Tianming today, “I heard that Jin-tongxue made a deal with Jing Hongchen?”
Hearing this question, Jin Tianming instantly understood what this Old Fox meant: he wanted to know the content of his negotiation with Jing Hongchen. First, to ascertain the accuracy of the power behind him, and second, to confirm whether what Jing Hongchen told him was true and if he had concealed anything.
Sitting beside Jin Tianming, Jing Hongchen silently picked up his tea and began to drink. On the surface, he was very calm, but internally, a storm had already brewed. Kong Deming, this Old Fox, was testing him again.
Jin Tianming looked deeply at Jing Hongchen, seeing his calm expression, and immediately felt bored. As expected, they were both Old Foxes of the Sun Moon Empire.
“Alright.” Jin Tianming recounted his conversation with Jing Hongchen, but the words he spoke were identical to what Jing Hongchen had told Kong Deming yesterday.
Kong Deming was not only observing whether Jin Tianming was lying, but his peripheral vision was also scrutinizing Jing Hongchen’s expression, gaze, and any slight changes.
After digesting Jin Tianming’s information, he poured another cup of tea for both of them and said to Jin Tianming, “Jin-tongxue, are you interested in making a deal with me?”
“What kind of deal?” Jin Tianming showed a hint of interest and asked. However, Kong Deming’s subsequent answer made him realize what shamelessness truly meant.
“I want a treasure to break through to ninety-fifth rank. You and the power behind you can pick any ninth-grade Soul Guidance Device from the Offering Hall!”
Kong Deming’s words sounded fine; an ordinary person would definitely think they had made a profit.
But Jin Tianming was no ordinary person. He was arrogant but hadn't lost his mind.
This deal was no ordinary deal; it was practically an empty-handed wolf! If Kong Deming broke through to ninety-fifth rank, would he still have a chance to choose a Soul Guidance Device?
This guy's calculations were truly loud! Does he really think I don't understand the terror of a ninety-fifth rank Soul Douluo?
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