Douluo Continent: Starting with a Tom Cat

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These few people used to perform on the streets. Their rendition of "Erquan Yingyue" was so captivating that countless silver coins were thrown at them amidst the choked sobs of the audience.

He also worked as a middleman, buying low and selling high, and successfully lost all his initial investment thanks to Tom's cat-like brain and Jerry's mouse-like brain. Of course, he also deserves credit for this.

He even carried candied hawthorns all over the streets and alleys, but in the end, he didn't sell them all and Tom Jerry ate them all.

Countless similar experiences, seemingly ordinary ones, allowed Shen An to deeply understand the meaning of life.

What they do most often is practice medicine and help those who have suffered misfortune. This applies not only to Soul Masters but also to ordinary people, treating everyone equally.

Tom's reputation as a miraculous healer cat doctor spread within Xingluo, which also led to a slight increase in Shen An's fame.

Originally, I just wanted to do good deeds and accumulate merit, but I didn't expect to receive benefits unexpectedly. It was truly a case of reaping unexpected rewards.

After a year, Shen An's sharp and outspoken temperament has settled down, and at first glance, he just looks like an ordinary handsome guy.

As for the Spirit Hall, they quietly withdrew the wanted notice as soon as they learned that Shen An had killed two Soul Douluos, since it would be quite awkward to keep it on.

They just swaggered right there, unlike Tang Hao who was hiding like a rat in a ditch.

Bibi Dong has no intention of turning against Qian Daoliu right now.

If she doesn't keep the promise Qian Daoliu made in front of everyone, then even though Qian Daoliu is a famous moral exemplar in Douluo Continent, he probably won't tolerate her.

Just as Shen An was packing up his stall and preparing to leave, several figures were rapidly chasing after him.

"Uncle Zhao, hang in there a little longer. The famous Cat Doctor is here; he'll definitely be able to heal your injuries."

Ye Lingling, her face veiled, spoke with a slight sob in her voice.

The man called Uncle Zhao was being supported by two other men whose clothes were tattered and stained with blood. All of them looked extremely pale and bloodless.

There was a wound the size of a bowl between his waist and abdomen, which was emitting a bluish-black aura. The blood vessels in his neck were also bluish-black and continued to spread upwards.

Zhao Zhong smiled bitterly. Even the strongest support hero on the continent, Nine Hearts Begonia, couldn't cure this injury; there was simply no one in the world who could.

The so-called "Cat Doctor" only gained fame by treating ordinary Soul Masters and commoners.

Moreover, they had heard during their travels in the Star Luo Empire that the Cat Doctor mostly used herbs rather than martial spirits, which showed that he was just a barefoot doctor.

In the world of Soul Masters, Martial Souls are the strongest, while the rest are merely auxiliary.

Zhao Zhonggang was about to speak to refuse when he suddenly started coughing incessantly. The soul power left in his wound was constantly eroding his soul power and life.

This commotion made Ye Lingling even more anxious. The exquisite Nine-Heart Begonia appeared in her hand, and a continuous stream of white petal-shaped light covered Zhao Zhong's wound, but it was of no use.

"Useless Lingling, if I am gone, you should return to the Heaven Dou Empire as soon as possible. There are many Soul Masters there who have benefited from your parents' kindness, and they can better protect you as you grow."

Zhao Zhong spoke haltingly, as if making his final arrangements. He had reached his limit; the powerful soul force within him could no longer suppress his injuries, but instead amplified their intensity.

The pain from the toxins was too intense; he could clearly feel his life force draining away, and he really didn't want to hold on any longer.

This is a city, so the evil spirit master would never dare to attack. He can go there with peace of mind.

Ye Lingling's veil was quietly soaked with tears. She never imagined that her group would encounter an attack by a Soul Master of the Soul Douluo level.

That Soul Douluo's fighting style was simply impossible to defend against; his soul power not only had a devouring effect but also contained toxins.

"Uncle Zhao, that cat doctor will definitely be able to do it. You will definitely be alright."

"I think I heard my cat's name. It seems you need a little help."

A clear voice rang out, and Ye Lingling even sensed a slight familiarity about it.

Ye Lingling suddenly looked up and saw a familiar face, with a cat wearing a white coat beside her.

???

The Cat Doctor really is a cat.

Even Zhao Zhong, who had just been contemplating death, was taken aback. He had always thought that the so-called "cat doctor" was an alias, but he never expected that it was really a cat.

Ye Lingling suddenly recalled the scene when Tom cured Dugu Yan's poison, and hope immediately returned to her dim eyes.

She instantly appeared in front of Shen An and tightly grasped his hand: "Shen An, please, you must help me."

"Um, you can let go now. Tom has already gone to check the wound."

Ye Lingling finally felt relieved and realized that she had acted impulsively.

Tom walked over with a sigh, his once vibrant face now radiating a dullness.

Working overtime is practically killing a cat, isn't it?

Oh well, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, and it's just a good cat.

Zhao Zhong and the other two young men looked at Tom with some suspicion. A cat healing people? That was too unbelievable.

"Uncle Zhao, it really works, trust me," Ye Lingling said hastily, noticing their concerns.

“Since Lingling says it’s possible, then it definitely will be possible. If my old bones really die, then it’s just my fate to suffer this calamity.”

Zhao Zhong said somewhat calmly, "Anyway, I'm going to die soon anyway, so I might as well let Lingling do it."

Tom glanced at it lightly; with it around, even death couldn't save them.

Master Tang skillfully took out his medical kit and a series of equipment.

This isn't because it's a poor student with lots of stationery; it's because it's professional.

Shen An turned to look at Ye Lingling; meeting an old friend in a foreign land was indeed a wonderful experience.

He was somewhat concerned about the current situation of Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xue Qinghe, but felt it wouldn't be appropriate to ask directly, so he decided to start a conversation first.

"How did you, an elder, get so badly injured?" Shen An asked curiously.

As Ye Lingling watched Tom treat Zhao Zhong in a seemingly professional manner, she felt inexplicably at ease.

Ye Lingling's eyes were beautiful, but in Shen An's memory, those eyes always carried a hint of aloofness and lacked much emotion.

But now he is showing obvious self-blame and anger.

"Uncle Zhao and I had revealed our Nine Heart Begonia Martial Souls on the outskirts of the Soul Beast Forest when we met a group of Soul Masters who said that one of their companions was injured and asked me to come and help. Uncle Zhao didn't want me to get involved, but I went anyway."

At this point, Ye Lingling's eyes clearly showed anger.

"Unexpectedly, when this group of Soul Masters led us to a secluded location, a Soul Douluo and several Soul Emperors suddenly came out to ambush us."

"Uncle Zhao was seriously injured while covering me, and another Soul Saint elder hasn't come out yet."

Shen An nodded silently and said nothing more.

"Wow, that's really amazing." Zhao Zhong stared intently at Tom.

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The deadly poison in his body melted away like ice and snow after he took the herbs the cat gave him.

However, a sinister soul force still clung to his meridians, absorbing his soul power.

That was the soul power left in his body by that evil soul master, which, along with the deadly poison, invaded his heart and lungs. Now, it is extremely difficult to dispel it.

This evil soul power constantly eroded his soul power and strengthened itself, like a time bomb.

"Thank you very much, Dr. Cat and young man. I am Zhao Zhong. As long as I am alive, I will obey your every command."

Tom tugged at Shen An's trouser leg and meowed.

Shen An and Tom had long since reached a point of perfect understanding, nodding repeatedly as they translated:

"You mean, you're just a little kitten, good at detoxifying, but you don't have soul power. That person's body was invaded by an evil soul power, and I had to take action."

“Senior Zhao Zhong, how about this, let me resolve this hidden danger for you. Tom has already told me the solution: I will use my soul power to shatter the power within your body. I am confident in that.”

"Well, maybe we should forget about it. Uncle Zhao seems to be alright now," a man behind Ye Lingling said.

Using one's own soul power to infiltrate another's meridians is extremely dangerous. If the other party has even the slightest malicious intent, the person being infiltrated will die without a burial place.

Shen An was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course, it can be done according to your wishes."

He originally intended to be a good person and help them completely resolve the hidden dangers, but since the other party didn't seem very willing, Shen An wouldn't force them.

When you meet an old friend in a foreign land, it's good to do them a favor, but there's no need to shamelessly beg for their gratitude.

"Song Ming, shut up. This young man, just come on. My life, Zhao Zhong's life, was saved by the Cat Doctor. What is there to be afraid of now?"

Knowing his own situation clearly, Zhao Zhong said nonchalantly that if the other party really had bad intentions, there would be no need to save him.

The man named Song Ming was somewhat embarrassed, but he didn't say anything more.

Shen An chuckled softly and appeared beside Zhao Zhong almost instantly, placing his hand on Zhao Zhong's wrist.

'Such speed, such fierce soul power.' Zhao Zhong's pupils shrank; he hadn't even seen Shen An's speed just now.

Even without activating his martial soul, he was still an 82-level Soul Douluo. He couldn't even see through this person who was clearly of the same generation as Lingling.

'Shen An, Shen An, why does this name sound so familiar?' Zhao Zhong thought hard, but it was as if there was always a barrier between them.

To his surprise, Shen An's incredibly sharp soul power surged into his body and, like a gentle breeze and drizzle, quickly reached his heart and lungs.

The evil soul power attached to his heart and lungs was completely eradicated in an instant, without him even feeling a trace of pain.

Soon, Shen An let go. He wouldn't have much physical contact with a beauty like Ye Lingling, let alone an old man like Zhao Zhong.

Everyone was stunned. It hadn't even been half a minute since the hand was placed on the cat, yet the owner was more efficient than the cat.

Shen An simply chuckled to himself. In the past year or so, although he had only increased his soul power by one level, his application and manipulation of soul power were far more sophisticated than before.

His precise manipulation of soul power, combined with his incomparably sharp sword aura and his familiarity with the dark attribute from the Dark Demon God Pearl, made him a formidable force.

Basically, in just one exchange, he pulverized the soul power within his body.

"Is that all?" Zhao Zhong said, looking constipated.

"Senior Zhao can check his own body condition. I think there shouldn't be any major problems."

Zhao Zhong stared blankly as he checked his physical condition, and sure enough, the evil soul power that had been clinging to him like a bone-deep infection had vanished.

He bowed solemnly again, just like the two young men behind him.

Ye Lingling said the same thing: "Shen An, I, Ye Lingling, owe you a favor."

"No need for favors, just consider it a favor I did as a favor."

Shen An didn't care at all; there was nothing about these people that he could covet.

On the contrary, Ye Lingling said defiantly, "Don't underestimate me. Nine Heart Begonia is the most powerful healing-type Soul Master in the entire continent."

Shen An silently looked at Zhao Zhong.

Ye Lingling instantly understood what Shen An meant, and couldn't help but say with a hint of reproach, "The greatest effect of the Nine Heart Begonia is to heal injuries. It can heal even the most severe injuries, but it cannot detoxify."

Shen An smiled and said, "Okay, I'll remember that."

"Meeting in a foreign land is fate, so let's travel together. I've rented a hotel nearby."

Ye Lingling agreed, since they also needed to find a place to stay, and Zhao Zhong's injuries still needed to be healed.

"By the way, how are Zhu Qingrong, Xue Qinghe, and the others?" Shen An asked the question he had been wanting to ask.

Ye Lingling said softly, "After the competition, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, while I came to Xingluo from Tiandou half a year ago."

She paused suddenly, then walked with Shen An and whispered in his ear.

"Xue Qinghe, I heard that he disappeared after the competition ended and has not been seen since. This matter has also been hidden by the royal family and has not been revealed to the public."

Chapter 277 Moral blackmail and threats?

Shen An was stunned; Xue Qinghe had disappeared.

"Disappeared without a trace, and no one knows about it?" Shen An asked again.

Ye Lingling shook her head: "I also learned from the Meng Education Committee that the royal family has a very tight blockade. After all, Xue Qinghe is the crown prince and the foundation of the country, while Xue Beng is a useless person who cannot stabilize people's hearts."

Shen An's eyes flickered slightly. This Ye Lingling was quite extraordinary. She had just mentioned that the Heavenly Dou Royal Family had sealed off the matter, yet Meng Shenji had informed her about it.

"You know quite a lot."

Ye Lingling's lips curled up slightly beneath her veil, surprised that she could see Shen An's slight stunned expression.

Ye Lingling hadn't had much contact with Shen An, and Shen An always seemed calm and collected whenever she saw him.

His brilliance at the Soul Master Competition has captivated countless young people, and he is widely recognized as an insurmountable figure for the younger generation.

She felt a small sense of accomplishment when praised by someone like that.

"Of course, our Nine Heart Begonia has been built up over generations and we have good relations with many forces on the mainland. This is the reputation we have accumulated over the generations."