N-A-A Chapter 118 Na'er: Oh no, we're about to be set up by capital!
Chapter 118 Na'er: Oh no, we're about to be set up by capital!
Chapter 118 Na'er: Oh no, we're about to be set up by capital!
With the next steps clear, Lu Xingchen's actions became simple.
Every night, as Shrek City is shrouded in twilight, Lu Xingchen quietly activates his extraordinary ability through the "Audience Path": Dream Travel, silently traversing the city's thousands of households.
He doesn't need to disturb anyone's dreams; he only needs to leave a tiny spiritual anchor in the depths of those deep-sleeping consciousnesses.
These anchors, like the most hidden seeds, lie dormant deep within the dream world. They do not affect the host in any way, but at the moment the ritual is initiated, they can connect 100,000 dreams into a vast spiritual sea of stars.
It can only be said that Shrek City truly deserves its title as the number one city on the Douluo Continent, with an absurdly large number of Soul Masters.
Lu Xingchen merely strolled around a few streets, and with his spiritual power sweeping across, he could sense the unique soul power fluctuations of Soul Masters, as well as their more condensed dreams than ordinary people, almost every two or three households he passed.
And so day and night alternated, in an endless cycle.
In just half a month, Lu Xingchen had reaped considerable rewards—he had successfully planted anchor points in the dreams of nearly 50,000 people.
Of these 50,000 people, nearly 20,000 were Soul Masters, ranging from Soul Warriors of the first ring to Soul Emperors of the sixth ring, covering almost all levels of low-level Soul Masters.
Even during one nighttime journey, he unexpectedly encountered five or six sleeping seventh-ring Soul Saints. Lu Xingchen didn't stand on ceremony and marked their dreams as well.
They're just a few Soul Saints; with his current strength and methods, they can't cause any trouble at all.
Frankly speaking, the current scale alone is enough for Lu Xingchen to initiate the Sequence Three advancement ceremony.
The number of 100,000 required for the ceremony was originally intended for ordinary people, but the spiritual power of these 20,000 Soul Masters is more than enough to make up for the shortage in quantity, and may even exceed it.
But Lu Xingchen always sought stability, and he would never take chances, especially in critical moments.
He decided to spend more time and bring more people into the dream, so that the success rate of the ritual would be higher and the promotion process would be smoother.
"While few people sleep during the day, it's not like there aren't any."
On a scorching afternoon, the streets of Shrek's outer city were bustling with people. Lu Xingchen strolled leisurely under the shade of a tree, his fingertips unconsciously stroking his chin. His "Audience" ability made him exceptionally sensitive to the aura of dreams, allowing him to detect even the slightest dream fluctuations during the day—these were from Soul Masters on duty in shifts, or merchants who had stayed up all night, taking a nap during their afternoon break.
However, despite his feelings, Lu Xingchen had no intention of taking action.
After all, the core of the ritual is to get 100,000 people to fall asleep on the same night. These people who are sleepy during the day may not fall asleep on time at night. It is a waste of energy to put anchor points in their dreams.
He was pondering which area to continue his operation in the evening when his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of two figures a few dozen meters ahead, and he instinctively stopped in his tracks.
"Huh? What's she doing here?"
Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze falling on the slender silver figure.
She was a girl who looked only eight or nine years old, with long silver hair cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall, making her small, delicate face appear even more exquisite.
Although her eyes and brows still retain a touch of childishness, they cannot conceal her innate liveliness and elegance. Standing in the crowd, she is like a meticulously crafted porcelain doll, making it hard to look away.
Beside the girl was a burly man with a completely different style.
The man had short, flamboyant red hair, and his bare arms were muscular and bulging, as if they contained explosive power. His face had hard, cold lines, and his eyes were sharp as a hawk's, as he warily scanned his surroundings.
If any passerby's gaze lingered on the girl for even a moment longer, he would immediately glare at them with undisguised anger. His fierce aura frightened many people into quickly averting their eyes and not daring to look any longer.
Red King and Na'er? What are they doing here?
Oh, this is the area of Shrek City that belongs to the Spirit Tower, and it's not far from the Spirit Grand Hotel. It seems normal for Na'er and the others to appear here.
Lu Xingchen released a wisp of spiritual power without making a sound, silently enveloping the two figures. The next second, the surprise on his face deepened.
In her perception, apart from the Crimson King, there were no other ferocious beasts around Na'er!
Seriously? They're that lax?
Lu Xingchen blinked. No matter what, Na'er was half of the Silver Dragon King. Why was she only assigned the Crimson King as a guard?
You know, this guy has a history of losing the Three-Eyed Golden Face! With this level of reliability, how can you let him protect Na'er alone?
Well, it's fine if there's only one Red King; that way, it'll be easier for him to make a move.
Lu Xingchen glanced at the silver-haired girl not far away, who was standing on tiptoe, curiously examining the soul tool stall on the street, and a playful glint flashed in his eyes.
Since we've run into each other by such a coincidence, why not just give her a cheat code?
After all, Na'er and Gu Yue are two sides of the same coin. If Na'er is completely devoured by Gu Yue in the future, it will be much less fun.
Moreover, giving Na'er more trump cards might create more unexpected waves in future storylines.
Thinking of this, Lu Xingchen felt a slight warmth in his palm, and a calligraphy brush quietly appeared in his hand.
The unique opportunity belonging to this silver-haired girl is quietly beginning to unfold.
"Gu Yue has successfully entered the Spirit Pagoda and even became the disciple of the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu. Now her power is growing stronger and stronger. If I want to rebel against her, I must find a reliable backer to rely on."
On the streets of Shrek's outer city, Na'er's slender figure moved through the bustling crowd. A few strands of her long, silvery-white hair were lifted by the breeze, making her beautiful face appear shrouded in an unyielding sorrow.
She kicked at the pebbles under her feet, her steps heavy.
Gu Yue's power grew stronger day by day. Not only were he surrounded by numerous ferocious beasts, but he had also successfully joined the Spirit Pagoda and was now enjoying great success.
But what about her? She's still all alone. Is there anything more despairing than that?
Don't think that just because she holds 30% of the Silver Dragon's essence, she can disregard Di Tian and his ferocious beasts.
Na'er knew exactly what was going on in her own family.
This 30% of the Silver Dragon's essence can at most ensure that she takes fewer detours when she breaks through to the God level in the future, and at the very least, protect her life in life-or-death situations.
But that's all for the future. How could Gu Yue possibly be patient enough to wait for her to develop?
The only reason the two can live in peace now is because of that absurd bet.
Once Gu Yue felt there was no need to continue pretending, that piece of paper was nothing more than a piece of waste paper that could be torn at the slightest touch.
Entrusting one's life to the whim of another is undoubtedly the most foolish thing in the world.
Therefore, Na'er urgently needs to find a reliable refuge.
A powerful backer who could protect her and ensure her safe growth, making Gu Yue hesitant to act against her. But in her heart, she already had a goal in mind.
"Sky-Supporting Douluo—"
Na'er raised her head, gazing in the direction of Shrek Academy, and murmured the name softly, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes. This was the protective umbrella she had chosen for herself.
Yun Ming, the Sky-Supporting Douluo, is the undisputed number one person in the Douluo Continent today. He is a peak expert of the Limit Douluo level, and his strength is unfathomable. Looking across the entire continent, there are very few people who can rival him.
More importantly, Yun Ming is also the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion at Shrek Academy, and he controls Shrek's vast teaching staff. His students and former subordinates are all over the continent, and his influence is deeply entrenched.
In addition, the Sky-Supporting Douluo's martial soul is an astonishing divine spear, which is highly compatible with her martial soul "Silver Dragon Spear".
With the Silver Dragon King's innate extraordinary talent, Na'er was fully confident that she could become Yunming's disciple.
As long as they can latch onto this powerful figure, even if Gu Yue is arrogant, he'll have to think twice before making a move against her.
only----
"I can't even see him!"
Na'er scratched her fluffy silver hair in frustration, her delicate brows furrowing into a knot. This was her biggest headache right now—she had a clear goal, but didn't even have a way to get close to the other person.
What is Yun Ming's identity?
The Sea God Pavilion Master, the pillar of Shrek Academy, is usually either in seclusion or handling the academy's core affairs. Ordinary people find it difficult to even see him, let alone a little girl with no background who wants to become his disciple.
"Could it be that we really have to ask Gu Yue for help?"
A thought popped into her head uncontrollably, and Na'er's face instantly fell.
Given Gu Yue's current status in the Spirit Pagoda, coupled with her relationship with Leng Yaozhu, it wouldn't be difficult for her to get into Shrek Academy or even be introduced to Yun Ming.
The question is, will Gu Yue agree?
That guy has always seen her as a thorn in his side, and he'd love for her to never recover. How could he possibly help her with this? He might even use this as an excuse to manipulate her and make her control over everything.
"Ugh, this is such a hassle!"
Na'er shook her head irritably, trying to clear her mind of these worries. With nowhere to vent her frustration, a strong urge to shop suddenly surged up.
"It's all Gu Yue's fault! He's made me so upset! I'm going to go on a spending spree and spend all the money that woman gave me!"
She clenched her fists angrily, quickened her pace unconsciously, and scanned the shops on both sides of the street with her beautiful eyes.
If she sees an item that catches her eye, whether it's an exquisite soul guide accessory or a beautifully packaged pastry, she will buy it without hesitation.
The Crimson King, who always followed behind Na'er, remained silent and taciturn. When she paid the bill, he would silently step forward, take out his crystal card, and complete the transaction, his movements so practiced that he seemed to be used to this scene.
Just as Na'er was staring at the window of a soul tool shop, wondering whether she should go in and pick out a new soul tool communicator, her gaze was drawn by an invisible force and uncontrollably fell on a shop diagonally opposite.
"Big Gold Tooth Antique Shop?"
Na'er softly read out the shop's signboard, a slight smile involuntarily curving her lips. "This name is quite interesting."
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Her knowledge of antiques mostly came from fragmented information on the Soul Network; this was the first time she had ever seen one in real life.
It seems to be the kind of place that collects many old objects and then sells them to others at high prices.
Na'er even came across many strange videos online of people who specifically camp out in these antique shops to "find bargains," buying seemingly insignificant old items for very little money and then reselling them for dozens or hundreds of times more, making a fortune.
"It's really strange. How can anyone like collecting these old, worn-out items and treat them like treasures?"
Na'er tilted her head, her heart filled with curiosity. Her feet seemed to have a mind of their own, and before she could think further, she walked into the antique shop.
As soon as Na'er pushed open the old-fashioned wooden door, the hinges creaked softly, and she saw an interesting scene inside the shop.
In front of the counter in the center of the shop stood a thin, middle-aged man.
He was wearing a faded long gown, a shrewd smile plastered on his face. What was most striking was the gleaming gold tooth in his mouth when he grinned and spoke, which truly lived up to the name of the shop, "Big Gold Tooth."
At that moment, Big Gold Tooth was enthusiastically promoting the items on the counter to a young man in front of him: "Esteemed guest, you have excellent taste! Look at this storage bracelet, it's an antique passed down from 20,000 years ago!"
"Don't let its current dull appearance fool you; it's just from its age and has developed some minor, unknown malfunctions. If we can find an expert to fix it, we might just find some incredible treasure inside!"
The young man standing opposite him, dressed in ordinary cloth, looked doubtful. He couldn't help but reach out and touch the rusty, dusty-looking bracelet, frowning as he said, "Really? But this thing doesn't look like an artifact from 20,000 years ago at all."
"Of course it's true!"
Big Gold Tooth patted his chest, looking quite serious, and raised his voice several decibels as if afraid the people around him wouldn't hear him: "Honorable guest, do you know Sky-Supporting Douluo? He's the Sea God Pavilion Master of our Shrek Academy!"
"When he was young, he bought an identical storage soul tool from this very shop!"
"After he went back and fixed it, he suddenly struck it rich. He found an incredible opportunity in that 20,000-year-old storage soul tool, which became his first pot of gold!"
This statement is riddled with flaws and is ridiculously absurd.
Na'er stood to the side, listening and couldn't help but want to laugh.
Who is the Sky-Supporting Douluo? Why would he come to this kind of small antique shop to look for things? Let alone try to find some kind of opportunity in his storage bracelet.
But the young man standing in front of the counter had increasingly bright eyes, and his doubts were gradually replaced by excitement.
After being persuaded by Big Gold Tooth's flowery words, he actually took out his wallet and bought the seemingly tattered storage soul tool.
Before leaving, the young man carefully tucked the bracelet into his pocket, his steps light as if he had found a great bargain, his face full of delighted joy, and he excitedly pushed open the door and left the antique shop.