Chapter 31: Extremely Strong Martial Soul

Shirou and Chen Xin who were right behind Dugu Bo started talking. This conversation itself was not covered up by Shirou and Chen Xin which allowed Dugu Bo who was right in front of them to hear quite clearly the conversation the two of them had.

"Grandfather Sword, if there is anything Grandpa Sword wants to ask, feel free to ask. I saw that Grandpa Sword seemed to have some questions he wanted to ask me. Could it be about Ciel?" Shirou asked casually.

"Little friend, it seems that it is very difficult to hide something from you." Chen Xin said with a faint smile on his face.

Shirou smiled and said "How I didn't know it, there are some people who always follow me and also sometimes there are some people who leave and only one person is left. I know that Uncle Ning has made moves according to the agreement we made to protect me, but it also has the effect of being able to reveal one goal to another for information. Well~ I also don't mind giving a little information, if there is something you want to ask, please"

Chen Xin nodded and immediately said, "I just want to hear, what is your reason for accepting that kid as your disciple? We've been looking for information about that kid named Ciel. That kid only had a stone sword martial soul which was one of the trash martial souls with soul power level 1 upon awakening. What made you take the initiative to make him your disciple?"

Shirou himself was not surprised that the Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect sought this information. Shirou was also quite curious about Ciel's background, Shirou immediately said, "Before I answer this question, could Grandfather Sword explain to me the background of my disciple?"

"Ha? Don't you know that?" Chen Xin raised his brow as he looked at Shirou in disbelief.

Shirou nodded and said, "I once asked him about the reason he became a slave. This question also pervades his entire background. Haa~ However, Ciel himself didn't want to explain the background. It's not that he doesn't want to explain, but that he's not ready to explain himself. I'm sure he didn't want to explain that because he chose to forget all about his past. That's why I've never discussed this matter with him."

Shirou looked at Chen Xin and said, "If possible, could Grandpa Sword tell me a little bit about my disciple's background?"

Chen Xin nodded and said, "Your disciple himself is from one of the remote villages called Poultry Village. This village is a village that has a martial soul whose population is mostly poultry. The information we got, Your disciple is from this village and has a father who takes care of him"

" Still have a father? Then how did he become a slave?… Wait!, don't say that…"

"On the day of the resurrection of the martial soul, it turned out that your disciple only awakened a stone sword martial soul with a soul power level of 1. This made his parents, his father, very disappointed because he felt the burden of his life would increase which made his parents sell their children or your disciple to the slave trader" Chen Xin said as he looked at Shirou seeing his expression.

" It turned out to be true. Because very high expectations were crushed to make Ciel's parents dare to do such a thing" Shirou thought as he looked at Chen Xin and said, "Grandfather Sword, thank you for this information that has been provided"

Chen Xin waved his hand and said, "No problem, it's quite easy"

Shirou smiled faintly and said, "In that case, it seems I will answer the question from Grandpa Sword before." Shirou paused for a moment, Dugu Bo who was in the front was immediately attracted by this conversation and increased his sense of hearing. Shirou continued back.

"The reason I accepted Ciel as a disciple is because of his martial soul"

"Martial soul?" Chen Xin asked, " So it's true, there's no way Xiao Shi would accept a disciple so easily. There must be something about that kid's martial soul." Chen Xin thought excitedly moreover that Ciel's martial soul was related to the same sword as him.

"Just like Grandfather Sword's martial soul property that still hasn't reached its full strength state. Ciel's martial soul is still sealed and needs something to break the seal."

" A martial soul that is still not fully awakened?" Dugu Bo who heard this was slightly surprised and his body slowly retreated and cut off the conversation from Ciel and Chen Xin, "Son, what do you mean about the martial soul that still hasn't awakened in its full state?"

Chen Xin and Shirou who listened to Dugu Bo's question immediately turned their attention to Dugu Bo and said, "Everyone in this Douluo continent has a martial soul which is usually awakened when they are 6 years old which is commonly known as an awakening ceremony. Martial souls themselves are very diverse both in type and function. Apart from that, some martial souls haven't fully awakened or haven't reached their full potential like Grandpa Sword's martial soul, the Seven Killing Swords. Grandfather Sword's martial soul was still in the state of not reaching full strength, Grandfather Sword's full power level was the Nine Killing Swords and to reach such a level, Grandfather Sword needed a catalyst to increase his martial soul. If Grandpa Sword's martial soul reaches the level of Nine Killing Swords, there's a chance that Grandfather Sword's soul power that was previously at level 96 will rise to level 98 directly."

"Level 98?" Chen Xin and Dugu Bo exclaimed simultaneously with surprised faces after hearing Shirou's words.

"Son, are you not joking with your talk?" Dugu Bu sniffed disapprovingly since, at the Title Douluo realm, it would be very difficult to increase their soul force.

Shirou shook his head and said, "I'm not kidding Venerable Poison Douluo. If indeed Grandfather Sword increased his martial soul, it also stimulated something within him or perhaps increased the talent possessed by Grandfather Sword himself. With a martial soul that has been upgraded, there is a possibility that there will also be an increase in the level of soul power. Especially considering that Grandfather Sword himself has been stuck at level 96 for too long."

Dugu Bo was silent with this explanation from Shirou and tried to find out where the fault was. However, after he thought about it again, he could not find the fault in Shirou's argument, Dugu Bo also saw that Chen Xin himself did not disagree with Shirou, as he accepted it.

Shirou who saw Dugu Bo silent continued his previous explanation, "Just like Grandfather Sword's martial soul, Ciel's martial soul has not yet reached its maximum state. However for now Ciel's martial soul is still in a sealed state and there needs to be a catalyst to break the seal."

Shirou paused and said seriously, "At the very least, if Ciel's martial soul awakens, this martial soul of his will become the strongest attack martial soul in the world even Hammer Haotian's martial soul and Grandfather Sword's martial soul that even awakened that is the Nine Killing Swords will not be the opponent of Ciel's martial soul"

"What?" Chen Xin and Dugu Bo were very surprised by this information, moreover, they listened to Shirou's serious words. They knew that the child who was with them should not joke about the situation he was talking about.

"The strongest martial soul? After this, I must deliver this news to Fenzhi. If we could convince Shirou to accept to become an Honorary Elder of the Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect, we would get two people who would possibly become the strongest powerhouse in the future. With their knowledge, talent, skills, and martial soul. Damn ~ There will be many people who will try to entice them to join their organization. At least our side came first and also made a pact with Xiao Shi. No, it seems that someone else has thought of that plan as well." Chen Xin thought as he looked at Dugu Bo who had the same thought of keeping Shirou from joining his family.

"Son---" However before Dugu Bo could finish his words, Chen Xin had already released a pressure that directly hit Dugu Bo and said,

"Master Dugu Bo, you'd better not have any thoughts of inviting a little friend to join your family. We from the Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect have already taken the initiative to get this kid to join our Sect." Chen Xin said in a serious tone to Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo, who felt the pressure released by Chen Xin, knew that Chen Xin's words were quite serious. Dugu Bo who had the urge to ask Shirou something immediately sighed and looked at Shirou with a complicated look. Chen Xin who saw that Dugu Bo who had no intention of inviting Shirou to join immediately withdrew his pressure.

Suddenly a thought crossed Dugu Bo's mind, Dugu Bo directly asked, "Kid, you said that your disciple's martial soul is still sealed, right? Then do you have that catalyst you said to unseal that martial soul?"

Shirou was slightly surprised by Dugu Bo asking this question. Shirou suddenly stopped flying which was followed by Chen Xin and Dugu Bo. Chen Xin who was listening to Dugu Bo's question knew about the meaning of this question. However, he had no right to interfere since all this belonged to Shirou, he had the authority to tell other people something. Moreover, he was not from the Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect. Besides that, Chen Xin was confident in Shirou's judgment.

"Does Venerable Poison Douluo wish to obtain the answer?" Shirou asked in a serious tone.

Dugu Bo who listened back to this familiar serious tone instantly recalled the same question Shirou asked earlier. Dugu Bo knew that if Shirou asked like this surely the information he would get would be very large or it might be classified.

Shirou asked again in a serious tone, "Your Highness Poison Douluo. The answer that will come out of this question is an answer that will probably make the Douluo Continent bleed which means there will be a massive war on the Douluo continent. If Venerable Racin Douluo promises not to say anything to anyone about this, I will be able to share something with Venerable Poison Douluo a little."

Chen Xin looked at Shirou and said, "Little friend, is it okay to tell Master Dugu Bo about it?"

Shirou looked at Chen Xin and smiled, "No problem. I know very well how Venerable Poison Douluo's attitude is. He would always keep his word if he had promised something. Just like I did before, I have investigated some trustworthy people so that I can ally with them. Just like the Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect, I trust you because I believe in what you say. Therefore, just like you, I also trust every word of Venerable Poison Douluo who will always keep every word he says."

Chen Xin sighed and said, "Alright, because that too is a secret of yours. You are free to say so" Chen Xin turned to Dugu Bo and said, "Master Dugu Bo, you better be able to keep your word. Because what Xiao Shi would say about the next question would be very life-threatening. It's best if you promise never to reveal this to outsiders like before. Otherwise, we Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect will directly target you and even your entire family."

Along with these words from Chen Xin, Chen Xin also released his pressure back towards Dugu Bo. Dugu Bo, who was feeling this pressure again knowing the seriousness of the matter, Dugu Bo looked at Shirou and said, "Son, is it true that this answer will cause a bloody storm in this Douluo continent?"

Shirou nodded and said, "I'm not joking, Venerable Poison Douluo. If this answer comes out to outsiders, there is a possibility that a bloody storm will occur in this Douluo continent."

"Then, if this could indeed cause a bloody storm, why should you say this to me or the Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect?" Dugu Bo asked back.

Shirou sighed and said, "I'm saying this out of trust in you guys. I have a lot of knowledge that if this knowledge comes out and is known by bad parties, there is a possibility that they will exploit this. With the level of strength I have now, it will be very difficult to fight these various parties. This caused me to look for allies to protect me from these parties. After gathering information, several people were suitable as allies the first being the Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect and the second being Venerable Poison Douluo. You are the parties who will always keep every word, I'm sure of it. Therefore, I only ask you to protect me in times of need and I will repay you by helping you with the knowledge I have. I believe it is an equal exchange between us."

" Bad parties? Does that refer to the Wuhun Hall?" Chen Xin thought as he analyzed every single one of Shirou's words.

" Bad parties? It looks like it refers to the Wuhun Hall. Moreover, this kid said he believed in me while I had a bad relationship with Wuhun Hall. If it's what this kid says and also seeing Master Chen Xin's expression, it seems that the information available is all 100% correct that this kid knows to improve one's martial soul. However, if it was true that this information was true and this child could increase the potential of one's martial soul, this kid's words would happen that the Douluo continent would be in for a bloody storm if all parties found out. The entire army will immediately pursue this child to be invited to join them or not, they will kill him directly if he can't be invited to join."

"It seems Venerable Poison Douluo already believes in this knowledge I have," Shirou said while looking at Dugu Bo's face.

Dugu Bo raised his head and looked at Shirou, "Kid, what you want to say is that you know how to improve one's martial soul?" Dugu Bo said seriously since he already knew the reason why Shirou was hiding this so much and asked Dugu Bo's approval to keep it a secret.

Getting this question, Shirou and Chen Xin just kept quiet and didn't answer this question from Dugu Bo, because with Shirou answering everything would be immediately certain. Dugu Bo who didn't get a response from these two people slightly pouted, if it was only Chen Xin he would accept it, but for Shirou who is only a child who is even 2 years younger than his grandson, Dugu Bo is a little annoyed but the annoyance can't be vented since the one beside or behind Shirou was the Seven Treasure Title Glazed Sect. If he made a move, there was a possibility that the Dugu family would be instantly destroyed.

Dugu Bo sighed and said, "Fine. I accept the terms. I will never reveal anything that I have heard to anyone, be it to my family or outsiders without your consent."

Shirou smiled faintly because he already knew that Dugu Bo would agree. Shirou's confidence was because he knew that Dugu Bo must be very curious about it, for someone or a martial soul enhancing method, surely everyone would want it, including Dugu Bo. The pressure that Chen Xin gave off was instantly pulled back and stared at Dugu Bo with an indifferent look.

"In that case, Venerable Poison Douluo. Let's continue our journey first. I'd better explain all of those things the place where we're going to be seven. Moreover, this location is not very suitable to be the location where the explanation is located" Shirou said as he pointed at the three of them directly above the small village where several villagers had gathered staring at the three of them.

"It seems so." Dugu Bo and Chen Xin nodded.

The three of them continued their journey towards the location where the Delicate Silk Tulip Flower was with Shirou, Chen Xin and Dugu Bo started to talk about some things, this conversation which made Dugu Bo and Chen Xin even more impressed with this knowledge that Shirou had. However, this conversation was like a Master teaching a Disciple with Dugu Bo asking while Shirou answering questions. Every answer that Shirou gave made Dugu Bo excited while Chen Xin who was listening kept the answer because he thought it would be very useful in the future.