Douluo Continent: Starting with a Tom Cat

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“If it weren’t for the fact that we only pass on the tradition to one person per generation, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School might not be irreplaceable.”

Shen An chuckled; the little girl had quite the ambition.

However, he did not answer, but continued to think about Xue Qinghe.

This was one of his few friends, a man of great talent and ambition who was also extremely sincere to him.

'Brother Xue, oh Brother Xue, please don't let anything happen to you,' Shen An murmured to himself.

"Shen An, so don't underestimate the favors I, the Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Master, have." Seeing that Shen An was absent-minded, Ye Lingling waved her five fingers in front of him.

Song Ming and Ji Qing were at the back, supporting the still-recovering Zhao Zhong, and were looking on with envy at the two people talking in front of them.

Ye Lingling had never been so close to them before. Although they had traveled together for more than half a year, they were only nodding acquaintances.

It's impossible for him not to have feelings for Ye Lingling, given that they were both young at the same time.

Moreover, Ye Lingling is the owner of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, and countless powerful figures on the continent have benefited from her. This is an immeasurable hidden wealth.

It's no exaggeration to say that marrying Ye Lingling is equivalent to marrying an entire sect.

If their families hadn't had a prior relationship with Zhao Zhong, they would never have had the opportunity to travel together.

But now, watching helplessly as Ye Lingling is almost touching another man, and Ye Lingling's attitude towards that man is extremely good, is undoubtedly very disheartening.

Shen An suddenly realized that Ye Lingling was still talking to her. This little girl was quite serious, always talking about favors.

But asking for favors is really useless to him. Not to mention that he has never been injured in a fight, even if he were injured, he would have the cat doctor Tom by his side.

"You seem to care quite a bit about this favor," Shen An said with a smile.

Ye Lingling blinked her extremely beautiful eyes, her gaze clear and intensely serious:

"It's always been others who owe us Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Masters favors, never us who owe others favors. Uncle Zhao saved me, and you saved Uncle Zhao in return. I absolutely must repay this favor."

"In the Douluo Continent, the connections I have are so vast that even Title Douluos would be moved. Is there anything you wish to do?"

After thinking for a moment, Shen An said, "What a coincidence, I do have something I need your help with."

"Okay, go ahead." Ye Lingling's eyes revealed joy. It's so good that she can repay the favor so quickly.

"Have you found Xue Qinghe?"

Ye Lingling's expression froze. If she could find him, she would have searched long ago. But she couldn't find him. It's as if Xue Qinghe has vanished into thin air.

"I can't do it, try another one." Ye Lingling's voice was a little muffled.

"Then tell Bibi Dong to stop being hostile to me and to completely give up her desire to kill me."

'That's the Pope, for crying out loud.' Even the usually composed Ye Lingling couldn't help but curse inwardly.

She quietly clenched her little fist, then, thinking about Shen An's fighting strength, she quietly loosened it again, realizing she couldn't fight him at all.

"I can't do it. Do you have anything else? Tell me something I can do, or I'll just owe you one." Ye Lingling said sullenly again from under the black veil.

"Haha, there really is one, and it's not difficult for you."

"tell me the story."

"Why don't you take off the veil and let me see your true face instead of wearing it all the time?" Shen An said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling glared at Shen An without answering, then turned back to Zhao Zhong's side, her blue hair billowing in the night like a stream of light.

I will repay this favor to you later.

Zhao Zhong looked at Ye Lingling who had returned and asked curiously, "Why didn't you continue chatting with your old friends?"

"We've only met a few times, we're not really friends, but he's a nice person, and I'll remember this favor," Ye Lingling said softly.

"Haha, let's chat some more. I think this person's future is limitless, and that cat is a perfect substitute for the Nine Heart Begonia's inability to detoxify."

Zhao Zhong hoped that Ye Lingling would make more friends with these powerful and promising people, and it would be even better if she could find a powerful Soul Master who was devoted to Ye Lingling.

Ye Lingling's voice suddenly became somewhat low: "He was just about to lift my veil. My mother said that anyone who wants to lift my veil is someone with ulterior motives. No one but my future husband can do it."

Song Ming and Ji Qing looked embarrassed. They had always wanted to see the beauty's true face, win her over, and strengthen their families.

Zhao Zhong fell silent for a moment. Although these words were somewhat biased, they were, after all, the words of the woman who had saved his life and whom he could never forget. Ultimately, they were for the good of the child.

The Nine-Heart Begonia is hailed as the number one healing martial spirit on the continent. Although it has bestowed blessings upon the continent, countless people still want to possess it for themselves.

When Ye Lingling was still a child, Zhao Zhong clearly remembered that Ye Lingling's mother had told him something.

"There are countless forces on the mainland that covet the Nine-Heart Begonia. I cannot allow Lingling to be exposed to the outside world unless I have sufficient power to protect her."

That was a mother's love for her child, her unwillingness to let him be harmed.

The Nine-Heart Begonia is ultimately inferior to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile, which can establish a support-type sect with well-established rules to protect its disciples.

The Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Master, who can only have two survivors in the same world, is too weak and isolated.

We've grown up, we're capable enough to protect Lingling, but you're gone.

His thoughts drifted away, and a look of remembrance and sorrow appeared on Zhao Zhong's pale and weak face.

Shen An didn't pay attention to Ye Lingling's actions just now. He was still thinking about Xue Qinghe and kept wondering why Xue Qinghe had suddenly disappeared.

Spirit Hall? Star Luo Empire?

It's highly unlikely.

Not to mention the three Soul Douluos, Meng Shenji, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were still around that day. How could they have allowed Xue Qinghe to be kidnapped?

After much thought, the only explanation is that Xue Qinghe disappeared on his own initiative.

A golden light flashed through Shen An's mind for no apparent reason.

'Yes, golden light!'

He had only seen that sacred golden light on two other people.

One was the supreme expert from the Spirit Hall, and the other was the person who was attacked and killed by the Spirit Hall's Soul Saint expert in the past. The woman who appeared was like a god.

'I hope it's not what I think, it shouldn't be,' Shen An murmured to himself.

'It seems it's time to return to Tiandou. If the opportunity arises, I'll try to find a way to enter Wuhun City again.'

creak.

The door opened, and Shen An, who had been lost in thought, unknowingly returned to his hotel room with the help of the guide cat Tom.

As for Ye Lingling and the others, they are no longer children. They can't let Shen An interfere with their own hotel room bookings.

As soon as Tom returned, he saw Jerry fast asleep on the bed, and a malicious glint immediately appeared in his cat eyes.

I'm out there practicing medicine and doing good deeds, and you're sleeping soundly at home—I can tolerate that.

Tom, who couldn't stand seeing Jerry doing well, stormed to the bedside, grabbed the blanket covering Jerry, and yanked it hard!

I'll let you sleep!

Then, the neatly woven blanket was instantly transformed into countless yarns, which wrapped Tom's entire body, leaving only his two cat eyes exposed, making him look exactly like a mummy.

Shen An burst into laughter, clutching his stomach. This cat could create a spectacle no matter where it was.

Shen An lightly traced a sword aura with his fingers, causing the yarn wrapped around Tom to fall off.

"Alright, Tom, stop fooling around. Let's wash up and rest. In a week, we'll go back to Tiandou and visit Ye Zi in Soto City."

Tom nodded happily without hesitation. Although he hadn't suffered much while following Shen An outside, he had actually lived and eaten well.

But as a house cat, what it misses most is their first home in Douluo Continent.

"Meow~"

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The next day, Shen An took Tom to prepare for setting up their medical stall, and the cat doctor also put on his white coat in advance.

As luck would have it, Ye Lingling, who had gotten up early, was at the hotel reception asking them to send some breakfast up when she happened to witness this scene.

Shen An nodded slightly, which was considered as a greeting.

"Are you planning to practice medicine?" Ye Lingling asked. Her voice was beautiful, but extremely hollow, giving people a very unreal feeling.

Tom closed his eyes and nodded his head smugly, his whiskers twitching slightly, as if to say, "I'm amazing, aren't I? Praise me!"

"I'll go with you; I want to see it."

Shen An would never say no to something someone brings up on their own initiative.

The familiar street was already lined up in an orderly fashion, with both civilians and Soul Masters present.

Ye Lingling said incredulously, "Those Soul Masters are actually willing to queue up, instead of scrambling for a spot from the commoners."

Shen An smiled wryly. In the past, there were powerful soul masters who relied on their strength to disregard ordinary people.

Without exception, after being pinned to the ground by Shen An with a single finger, the Soul Masters' personal qualities were greatly enhanced.

With Ye Lingling's involvement, the effectiveness of the medical practice has improved significantly.

This city is relatively close to the Star Dou Great Forest, so many Soul Masters choose to come here to recuperate after being injured while hunting.

Talking Tom the Doctor is also extremely famous, with virtually no negative reviews, after all, this cat is good at everything except catching Jerry.

The white, petal-shaped light flashed countless times, completely draining Ye Lingling's soul power.

Tom was also completely shocked, looking at Ye Lingling with admiration. Whether it was a broken bone or an exposed wound, it could be healed quickly under Ye Lingling's soul skill.

If there is any flaw in the Nine-Heart Begonia, it is that it cannot restore soul power or detoxify.

Facing the gaze of the Cat Doctor, Ye Lingling felt slightly shy. She only relied on her martial spirit; it was Tom's miraculous medical skills that truly broadened her horizons.

With so many people coming and going, there wasn't a single person Tom couldn't cure with his pulse diagnosis.

This busy work lasted from morning till night, and it was Ye Lingling's most tiring day. She had never used her soul skills so frequently before.

"Why did you do this?" Ye Lingling asked Shen An softly.

She didn't quite understand why someone as exceptionally talented as Shen An would help these ordinary soul masters and commoners.

Nine-Heart Begonia is also known throughout the continent for her willingness to save people, but that is only for talented Soul Masters who want to form good relationships with her.

Shen An pursed his lips: "Don't be so utilitarian. Sometimes helping others can make you feel happy without any ulterior motives."

Shen An was not lying when he said this; he simply regarded it as a training exercise that happened by chance, and the extra reputation points he gained were purely accidental.

Tom nodded to the cat, who was a kind little cat. However, it would be even better if the person it saved could give it some money.

Ye Lingling's beautiful eyes suddenly flickered. What a kind-hearted Soul Master.

Looking at Shen Anjun's handsome face, she suddenly became lost in thought again.

Although I haven't gotten to know him in depth, Shen Anchang's good looks, strength, talent, and upright character make him hard not to like.

Unfortunately, they weren't a good match; some of them were scumbags.

Having been on the same team as Tian Dou, Ye Lingling knew very well that both Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong had feelings for Shen An. Yet this guy was always avoiding her. What else could he be but a scumbag or a philanderer?

Ye Lingling would never do something like stealing someone else's love.

In the prime of youth, both teenagers and young girls inevitably have rich inner lives.

Shen An, unaware of the girl's delicate and complex thoughts, spoke to the long queue in front of him.

"Ahem, everyone, we will be leaving Nanning in six days. We will no longer be practicing medicine here. Please inform your friends and family so that you don't end up wasting your time."

Suddenly, someone's expression changed and they hurriedly left.

"Oh, are you going back to Tiandou?" Ye Lingling asked casually.

"Correct."

"Want to come together? That way we can look out for each other." Ye Lingling, her lips slightly pursed beneath the veil, felt a mixture of anticipation and fear of rejection.

"Of course." Shen An didn't care at all; they were just going to travel together.

As the long line in front of him gradually shortened, Shen An breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he could finish work early and go home to rest.

Thump thump thump thump.

A pair of synchronized voices rang out. Looking up, one could see soldiers in standard armor, and a portly man in a brocade robe approaching Shen An.

"Oh dear, I'm really reluctant to see Dr. Cat leave. Why don't I stay in Nanning City?"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I am the city lord of Nanning City."

"Countless injured civilians and soul masters in this city cannot do without the Cat Doctor." The city lord of Nanning City looked at Shen An with a smile, his eyes full of greed.