aircannonsinc Chapter 80 An Encounter with Yun Mingya
Chapter 80 An Encounter with Yun Mingya
Chapter 80 An Encounter with Yun Mingya
In the central part of Douluo Continent, outside Shrek City.
The streets are bustling with traffic, the bluestone pavement is smoothed by time, and the buildings on both sides have a rustic charm.
In an elegantly decorated upscale coffee shop, Lu Xingchen sat by the window, his fingertips gently stroking the cool glass tabletop.
The ancient buildings outside the window, weathered by a thousand years of wind and rain, appeared even more magnificent under the afternoon sun. A genuine look of amazement flashed in his eyes as he murmured, "Is this the city in the center of the continent? It is indeed quite prosperous."
Shrek City, known as the "Number One City on the Continent," owes its glory to Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent, located here.
This city is like a giant nail, firmly rooted in the heart of the continent, occupying a uniquely advantageous geographical location.
Whether it's rare treasures transported from all over the country or secret dealings between various forces, nothing can escape Shrek Academy's notice.
For example, if the Federal Parliament wanted to take military action against the other two continents, it would have to transfer a massive amount of soul-guided artillery shells from its headquarters in the western capital to the eastern port.
This transport route happens to pass through the core area of the central continent, and Shrek Academy will definitely notice it immediately.
With the mission of "maintaining peace on the mainland" as their own responsibility, they will never sit idly by and watch war break out. They will certainly use all their strength to stop the Federation's military operations.
Besides its strategic location, Shrek City's economic prosperity is unparalleled on the continent.
Tens of thousands of years of sedimentation and development have made this place a gathering place for rare and precious natural treasures.
Whether it's precious herbs containing rich soul power or rare soul bones, soul masters will prioritize trading here. The auction house here sells out astonishingly expensive treasures almost every week.
Needless to say, the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda and the Tang Sect have also settled here. If you want to acquire the latest soul spirits or powerful fixed-position soul guide cannons, Shrek City is the best choice.
These uniquely favorable conditions have enabled the local economy to develop at a rocket-like pace, making it far more prosperous than other cities.
"With a good economy, things are more expensive." Lu Xingchen picked up the gold-embossed menu handed to him by the waiter, glanced at the prices on it, and couldn't help but gasp and gasp.
Purified water, price: 100 Federal Credits.
Orange juice, price: 300 Federal Dollars.
Latte, price: 1,000 Federal Dollars.
Coconut Latte, Price: 1,500 Federal Dollars.
Tiramisu, Price: 2,000 Federal Dollars.
From the most ordinary boiled water to exquisite desserts, everything on this menu costs at least one hundred federal dollars.
Lu Xingchen thought to himself: The prices in Shrek City are outrageous. A small tiramisu costs as much as a month's hard-earned salary for an average worker in a small city.
"Shanghai also has its own Luzhou Laojiao (Luzhou Laojiao Coin)!"
A strange thought suddenly popped into Lu Xingchen's mind; it was a popular internet meme from his first life.
No, Shrek City is much more powerful than that; it truly has its own exclusive currency.
I think it's called Shrek Contribution Value?
In this city, Federal Coins can sometimes be difficult to use, but as long as you have Shrek Contribution Points, you can easily purchase most rare items.
His gaze continued downwards, and sure enough, he saw a note at the bottom of the menu: This store welcomes customers to pay with Shrek contribution points. One contribution point can be deducted from one hundred federal coins.
"Even the exchange rate is so clearly defined?" Lu Xingchen's lips twitched slightly.
He had heard that the outer city was relatively tolerant, but in certain exclusive areas of the inner city, many merchants did not accept Federal Coins at all, and only recognized Shrek Contribution Points.
"A glass of orange juice and a blueberry cupcake." Suppressing her emotions, Lu Xingchen handed the menu back to the waiter beside her and turned her gaze back to the window.
He made a special trip all the way to Shrek City, not to admire its prosperity, nor to complain about its exorbitant prices.
He has only one goal—the Golden Behemoth.
According to top-secret intelligence provided by "0-01", the legendary powerful soul beast is currently sealed in a special storage soul tool, which is hidden in a large auction house in Shrek City and is being exhibited as an antique.
"Ring ring~"
The crisp sound of wind chimes suddenly rang out, interrupting Lu Xingchen's thoughts.
The solid wood door of the coffee shop was gently pushed open, and a faint fragrance of herbs and trees, along with the warm sunlight, flowed into the shop.
"Ding!"
Almost at the same time, the spiritual energy within Lu Xingchen's body suddenly fluctuated violently, issuing a rapid warning.
He felt a chill run down his spine and subtly turned his gaze from the window to the entrance of the coffee shop.
A man and a woman walked in slowly, arm in arm.
The man appeared to be in his early thirties, dressed in a flowing white robe, his long, black hair casually draped over his shoulders, and a gentle, serene smile on his face.
He exudes a calm and detached air, as if nothing in the world can stir his heart.
The woman beside him was stunningly beautiful, with fair skin like jade and clear, watery eyes that seemed to hold endless vitality.
She had a slender and graceful figure, wearing a light green long dress with delicate lotus patterns embroidered on the hem. As she walked, the hem swayed lightly, like a fairy in the blue waves, pure and elegant, yet full of vibrant life.
Her long, dark green hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and the gentle smile on her lips warmed the hearts of all who saw her.
"Welcome!" A young female server immediately stepped forward with a professional smile on her face.
The young man in white spoke calmly, "There are two of us. Could you find us a quieter spot?"
The waiter looked apologetic and replied respectfully, "Sir, I'm so sorry, but it's peak dining time right now, and all the tables are full. If you don't mind sharing a table, I can arrange one for you."
The young man in white smiled slightly, his tone still gentle: "Okay, thank you for your trouble."
"Then please follow me."
The waiter stepped aside to lead the way, maintaining a respectful attitude throughout and keeping his gaze level with the entire time.
Logically speaking, with the couple's outstanding looks and extraordinary demeanor, their presence in any shop should have caused quite a stir, and the surrounding diners would surely have turned their heads to look.
At this moment, neither the waiter leading the way nor the customers at other tables in the restaurant remained unusually calm; not a single person lingered their gaze on them for more than a second.
Lu Xingchen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he instantly saw through the key point: both the man and woman were shrouded in an extremely thin layer of spiritual energy field.
It is this seemingly weak spiritual field that subtly alters their image in the eyes of others, making their originally stunning appearances appear ordinary and unremarkable, thus avoiding any sensation.
"At least at the Spirit Realm level of mental power."
Lu Xingchen only glanced at him briefly before quickly averting his gaze, but he had already made a judgment in his mind. The woman was fine, but the young man gave him a feeling of unfathomable mystery.
Without a doubt, the young man's mental strength was definitely superior to his own, even without using the mythical creature form.
It's important to understand that during this period, he had already digested most of the magical potion within his body, and his mental strength had also increased significantly, now reaching over 48,000 points. The fact that he could feel such a difference was enough to demonstrate just how terrifying the other party's mental strength was.
"Sky-Supporting Douluo Yun Ming, Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li — I never expected to run into them here."
Lu Xingchen's heart skipped a beat, and two names flashed through his mind: "Is it a coincidence, or—"
Without making a sound, he took out "0-01" from his pocket, then took out a blank notebook and pretended to scribble on it.
The reason he was able to recognize the man and woman at a glance was not based on deduction, but because he had seen their photos on the Soul Guidance Network before.
Yun Ming, the Sky-Supporting Douluo, is currently the number one person on the continent, and his fame resounds throughout the entire Douluo Continent.
A century ago, he single-handedly pierced a huge hole in the sky above the federal capital with just a gun. His astonishing strength made all the major powers wary of him.
Even though Yun Ming rarely appears in the public eye now, news about him has never stopped on the Soul Guide Network.
The name of Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li is known to every household, even more so than Yun Ming. She dedicated her life to saving lives and healing the sick.
During a plague that swept across the entire continent, Yali spent fifteen consecutive days traveling between fourteen provinces, tirelessly treating patients day and night, until she finally succumbed to exhaustion and died.
Fortunately, her martial soul, "Praying Angel," is extremely special, capable of absorbing the power of faith from all things in the world to nourish herself.
In the end, Ya Li not only successfully resurrected herself with the power of faith of millions of people, but also broke through from Soul Saint to Title Douluo in just one year, setting a record for the fastest advancement from the seventh to the ninth ring in the history of Douluo Continent. She was hailed as the "Guardian Angel of the Continent".
Such super celebrities naturally have plenty of photos of them on the Soul Guide Network. In fact, Ya Li's fans have even spontaneously formed a huge support group, and their influence is extremely far-reaching.
Lu Xingchen still remembered that when he used the "Dream Shuttle Cloak" to carry out missions in Tianhai City, he had seen many ordinary people's homes enshrining Ya Li's memorial tablet.
Although it sounds a bit supernatural that a spirit tablet is enshrined while she is still alive, it also indirectly confirms the status of the Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li in the hearts of the people.
At this moment, the waitress actually led Yun Ming and Ya Li to Lu Xingchen's table, her tone somewhat apologetic: "Young guests, I'm so sorry. The restaurant is full today, and there are no seats available for these two. I wonder if you could be so accommodating as to allow them to share a table?"
"Can."
Lu Xingchen was slightly taken aback, then nodded.
"Thank you so much!" The waiter visibly relaxed and quickly stepped aside to indicate, "Please have a seat, both of you."
After thanking Ya Li, Yun Ming and Ya Li sat down, causing the table and chairs to wobble slightly.
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Lu Xingchen glanced at the two of them, then lowered his head again, picked up "0-01" and started doodling in the notebook, while also concealing his mental energy.
Of course, although it was called doodling, Lu Xingchen was actually drawing a soul guidance array, which was not high-level, only at the level of a level three soul guidance array.
With his extraordinary mental strength, wouldn't it be a waste if he only focused on forging?
Besides being a blacksmith, Lu Xingchen also studied the other three major professions.
As God, isn't it normal for him to be omniscient and omnipotent? He has already mastered all soul guidance formations below level seven.
Then why did he specifically design a level three soul guidance array?
"You're wrong."
A deep, gentle voice suddenly came from the other side, breaking the brief silence.
"Hmm?" Lu Xingchen stopped writing abruptly, looked up, and his eyes were filled with doubt.
Just then, Ya Li, who was standing to the side, also saw Lu Xingchen's face clearly, and a strange light flashed in her eyes.
The child in front of me looked to be only seven or eight years old, but he was exceptionally handsome. His skin was as white as jade, his eyebrows and eyes were exquisitely beautiful, and his eyes were so bright that they seemed to be filled with starlight. He had red lips and white teeth, and was as lovely as a carved jade sculpture.
What's even more remarkable is that he exudes a faint, pure aura of life, like the tender buds of early spring, which subconsciously warms people's hearts and makes them feel comfortable all over.
"What an adorable child."
Ya Li couldn't help but admire him in her heart, and her gaze towards Lu Xingchen softened even more.
Yun Ming extended his slender finger and gently tapped the soul guidance array diagram on the notebook. His voice was clear and confident: "If I'm not mistaken, what you described should be a level three soul guidance energy gathering array. This type of array is often used in mecha launchers. Its core function is to quickly gather soul power and provide stable output."
He moved his fingertip, pointing to an intersecting node in the formation: "Your previous outline was quite standard, completely conforming to the standard diagram, but it was also a bit rigid. If you modify the nodes here slightly and adjust them to be diagonally connected, the resistance to the flow of soul power during energy gathering will be reduced, and the gathering time can be shortened by at least 30%."
Lu Xingchen looked in the direction he pointed, his brows furrowing slightly as he scrutinized Yun Ming for a moment with a mixture of belief and doubt.
Immediately, he began to revise according to Yunming's suggestion, the pen tip sliding quickly across the paper, adjusting the position and connection method of the nodes.
When the last stroke was made and the complete array diagram appeared before his eyes, Lu Xingchen's eyes instantly flashed with shock.
"It actually works!"
His gaze towards Yun Ming was filled with admiration as he solemnly said, "Thank you for your guidance. May I ask your name, senior?"
"My name is Yun Ming, and this is my wife, Ya Li." Yun Ming smiled faintly.
"They didn't even bother to hide their names. Did they think a little kid like me wouldn't recognize them? Well, given Yun Ming's strength and personality, it's normal for him to say his name so openly."
Lu Xingchen cursed inwardly, then politely said, "Hello, Senior Yun Ming, hello, Senior Ya Li, my name is Lu Xingchen."