chapter 10

"Little boy, I can already see the village of spirit rice from here."

In a wooden cart that was being pulled by two horses on a dirt road, the coachman who was holding the horses' reins turned his head back and told the only passenger behind the passenger seat.

The only passenger in this cart was an 8-year-old boy who had short black hair and green eyes that was sitting on the wooden seat of the wagon.

This boy was no other if not Ju Ran. He was no longer wearing the Nuoding Academy uniform but a common and cheap outfit that can be bought with a barrel on the streets of Nuoding City.

It's been 2 weeks since Ju Ran got her spiritual ring, during this time several things have happened.

First, Ju Ran asked for graduation at Academica Nuoding. The requirement to graduate as a student at the Academy is to get a spiritual ring up to the age of twelve and Ju has already met this requirement so he asked the dean to prepare the documents and dean congratulated him for his graduation.

Ju ran then said goodbye to the librarian bei li li and the other boys in the bedroom 7. Bei li wished good luck to his way as a spirit master and he asked Ju ran to visit him a few times at the gym because the library would be a little bland without Ju Ran, and of course Ju Ran agreed with this request from Bei Li Li Li Li Li.

The other boys in bedroom 7 congratulated Ju Ran because he became a spirit master, as the situation of workers students is very difficult because of noble students the staff is well united, if one is in trouble so everyone helps, and the first to help scholarship students is the chief of dormitory 7 ...

Which in this case was Ju Ran.

As have passed 2 years since Ju Ran entered the Nuoding Academy some veteran students have graduated or expelled for not meeting graduation requirements, and because of that Ju Ran was placed to be the chief of dormitory 7 for being the strongest available.

Ju Ran didn't want to do this but unfortunately there was no one stronger than him at that time then he had to fulfill the role of dormitory chief and protect the scholars when a confusion happened.

Because of this, Ju Ran was very respected by the scholars. Scholarship students decided to gather the little economy they had to pay a small feast for Ju Ran's farewell. Everyone ate and drank at that banquet and there were also many jokes among the scholarships.

After saying goodbye to the staff of the Nuoding Ju Ran Academy went to the branch of the Nuoding City spirit Hall to register as a spirit master to receive the subsidies of the Spirit Hall.

By registering in the spirit hall, spirit masters can receive a gold coin allowance from the spiritual hall

A spirit master (1 spirit ring) will receive 1 gold coin.

A great spirit master (2 spirit rings) will receive 10 gold coins.

A spirit elder (3 spirit rings) will receive 100 gold coins.

Spirit Masters who have managed to reach Rank 40 and obtained their fourth spirit ring do not gain any gold coin from the spirit hall allowance because the subsidy serves to help civil spirit masters to achieve resources for their growth. If they reach Rank 40 then it means they are already strong enough to be enough.

All this money that the spirit hall distributes to the civil spirit masters comes from the two empires that every year deliver to the spirit hall. The head of the branch of the Nuoding City Spirit Hall, the Ma Xiunuo deacon, he said the money came from the two empires and that Ju Ran should not forget to be grateful to the empires for it.

Ju Ran proved to be someone calm on the outside and said he would never forget that. But inside he could not stop sniffing with sarcasm and contempt for these two empires.

If the spirit hall had not had several Titled Douluo and various powerful spirit masters, would both empients help the civil spirit masters? The answer is obviously not.

The empires and noble do not want to see the commoners becoming strong as this is against their interests. After the spirit hall was destroyed by Tang San and Shrek's Devils the commoners lost any and all support they could have to protect themselves and they were at the mercy of the incapable nobles to defend themselves or develop as spiritual masters.

It's quite funny that in her first life in the Tang sect, Tang San stolen all the secrets of the sect because he didn't want to accept being a mere low status member of the Tang sect although he considered himself talented and so he decided to do what he did there. But at the end of Continent Douluo Tang San proudly supported the nobles who, against the spiritual hall who, despite being led by stupid and selfish people, were more aligned with a future that could benefit more the population of Douluo's continent.

Because of Tang San, in the next 10,000 years, only 1% of the population of Continent Douluo lived in prosperity while 99% of the population lived infernal lives because of the nobles and evil spiritual masters.

But this will not happen in this age, because Ju Ran has already decided to change the fate of the Douluo Continent.

The two empires will be destroyed and the spirit Hall will rule the Douluo Continent. Ju Ran may be weak now, but he is determined to act in the future to change the future of Douluo continent.

After getting money from the Ju Ran spirit hall he bought some things with his only gold coin. A gold coin is enough money for an average family to live comfortably for about 3 months, so it's a lot of money.

He bought some food to give some village villagers from the village of spiritual rice and some toys for some children there.

Ju Ran paid a wagon ride to arrive at the village of spiritual rice.

"Thank you so much for the ride."

Ju Ran thanks and paid with 5 silver coins. The coachman took the payment and left.

Ju Ran looked at the entrance of the spirit rice village with his usual expression without emotions.

During the time he studied at the Nuoding Academy Ju Ran always returned to the village when he had a vacation. He would come back at least 2 times a year and helped the villagers in their chores when he had a little time when he was not cultivating his spirit power.

"Ju Ran?"

"Is it?! Wow you came back early this time. Did something happen at the Academy of spirit Master?"

"Ju Ran you came at the right time. Take these vegetables, it's fresh and I ended up reaping."

Some residents of the village saw Ju Ran entering the village and went to greet him. As Ju Ran always helped the village once and for all and he was never arrogant even though he was a spirit master residents like him a lot.

"Thanks, I'll enjoy these vegetables in the food a lot." Ju Ran accepted the vegetables.

"And about why I'm out of time is because I don't study at Nuoding Academy anymore." Ju Ran spoke while a white spiritual ring came from his feet and climbed to his waist.

"Spirit ring !! Ju ran have you become a spirit master? My congratulations."

"Now our village has a spirit master!"

"Ju ran, what do you think of marrying my daughter? I know she's 4 years older than you but she will surely be pretty beautiful, you know?"

"Don't listen to her, Ju Ran! My daughter is much cutest in the world. She will surely be a great wife."

(Author: Liar! Everybody knows that Teriteri is the cutest in the world.)

"My daughter is learning to cook, she will surely make very tasty dishes in the future."

"Ju ran, my twin daughters are inseparable so I don't think they would refuse to marry you."

At first the residents congratulated Ju Ran because he managed to get his spirit ring. He were very happy for Ju Ran and were also relieved that he got his spirit ring. For having a spirit master will be a colossal help for the safety of the village if bandits or spirit beasts come to attack.

Although the spirit hall help when the villages need it is always good to have someone around to help immediately in the situation.

Shortly thereafter the nearby mothers and fathers began to offer their daughters to Ju Ran.

After all Ju Ran is a spirit master and that alone gives him much power and status that ordinary people can never have on the Douluo continent. Besides they also know Ju Ran well, they know that he has a good personality and that he would probably treat his own family well. After all he was not arrogant when he visited the village during the holidays.

And since Ju Ran is beautiful none of the village girls would complain about marrying Ju Ran.

"Guys, I can't accept it now. At this moment I must focus my time on my cultivation of spirit power so I don't intend to think and relationships now." Ju Ran politely refused the residents' marriage proposals.

The villagers stopped offering their daughters reluctantly when they understood that Ju Ran wanted to focus on cultivation. Since they are ordinary people they do not understand the cultivation of spirit masters but they understand that this is very important so they decided not to disturb the Ju Ran.

Although they did not give up the idea of turning Ju Ran into a son-in-law.

Before everyone returned to his chores, Ju Ran handed over the gifts he brought to the villagers. The villagers were very grateful and happy for Ju Ran cares about them.

Ju Ran walked to old Wang's house. He greeted some of the residents he found along the way.

*Toc* *Toc*

Ju Ran knocked on the door and waited. Soon the door was opened by Ling Ling'er who was accompanied by a two-year-old girl who was standing next to Ling Ling'er's leg.

"Ju Ran! What are you doing here anytime soon? I thought you were on vacation?" Ling Ling'er was surprised to see Ju Ran and let into the house with a happy smile on his face with Ju Ran's return.

It can be said that Ju Ran is already considered part of the family by the Wang family.

"Sorry for I came without warning, I really wanted to surprise my return." Ju Ran spoke soothing.

"And what surprise would this be?" Ling Ling'er asked curiously.

Ju Ran showed her white spirit ring and mother and daughter were shocked by what they saw, but at different levels of surprise.

"Wow !! It's a spirit ring! Ju ran you have become a spiritual master! Congratulations." Ling ling'er shocked with hands in the mouth.

The little girl is still very young to understand what is a spirit ring but still she found that ring scene appearing very cool.

"Thanks for your words sister Ling'er. Where are old Wang and Wang Lin?" Ju Ran said.

"The two are helping on the village rice farms. I think it won't take long for them to come back. Xiao Ya, won't you greet your brother who came back from the spirit masters academy?" Ling Ling'er spoke while she took the little girl in her arms.

This 2-year-old girl is Wang Ya the daughter of Ling Ling'er and Wang Lin.

Her hair was black so she pulled the look of Wang Lin more but fortunately she has a lot of cuteness so she will surely not be a brute like her father.

"Brother... Welcome..." The little girl spoke awkwardly but she greeted Ju Ran with a childish smile.

"Yes, it's good to be back." Ju Ran spoke with his usual expression without emotion.

"Hey, boy! Is it serious that we are the last to receive the news of your return? A cheerful voice came behind Ju Ran.

When Ju Ran turned he saw old Wang and Wang Lin approaching the house. The two were sweaty which indicates that they just returned to their work.

Wang Lin went to Ju Ran and wrapped his arm around Ju Ran's shoulder.

"Congratulations on being a spirit master. I knew it happened, you received a lot of marriage proposals, right? You must be feeling a maximum for being so popular with the girls, right?" Wang Lin spoke with a playful smile.

"Brother Lin, I think it's too early for me to think of girls. I must focus my attention on increasing my rank as a spirit master." Ju Ran responded while he was trying to break free from Wang Lin's sweaty arm.

"Exactly Ju Ran! You should not listen to the nonsense that comes out of this idiot's mouth!" Ling Ling'er spoke to a mood and bad mood because of her husband's hints to turn Ju Ran into a womanizer.

"Well, how about we get in? The sun is strong and everyone is tired, right? We can catch up while we eat something." Old Wang suggested. He spoke at that moment to prevent a waste of time from the door of the door.

"OK then." The couple apologized and soon everyone entered the house.

"It's good to see you again, Ju Ran." Old Wang spoke with a small smile relaxed to Ju Ran.

"Thank you old Wang." Ju Ran spoke in a respect for the old man who welcomed him.

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It was already night.

Ju Ran was sitting in the backyard of the Wang family house absorbing some spirit energy from heaven and earth into his body before preparing to sleep.

Today Ju Ran talked a lot with the Wang family and he even played a little with the little Wang Ya.

When he dusk he began to cultivate his spiritual power he spent 2 pm in the backyard of the house being bathed by the moonlight, which was today at the stage of the crescent moon.

Ju Ran was not just absorbing the spirit energy of heaven and earth around him, he was also absorbing a tiny amount of energy coming from the moon radiated.

"You know, in my past life I never imagined that it would be possible to use the moonlight to cultivate mental power. Where do you take these crazy ideas?" Qian Renxue asked with a little admiration.

Ju Ran opened her eyes and saw Qian Renxue who was standing in front of him, as Ju Ran was sitting floor and she was standing, Ju Ran managed to see her being bathed by the weak moon light and it highlighted her beauty making her an ethereal and ephemeral aura.

It was almost like seeing a goddess or an angel.

(Author: But isn't she both?)

"What was it? It was fascinated by my beauty?" Qian asked with a vain and fun smile while she straightened her hair in front of Ju Ran.

"If you can be on the outside then that means that your situation has already normalized to the point that you don't have to be so worried about small details, right?" Ju Ran responded dryly without changing his expression.

He didn't want to make it obvious that for a moment he was delighted by her beauty.

"Hehe, but of course. Leaving aside your spirit power that is still too weak, your mental power is strong enough to replace the little energy I spend to materialize this mental projection outside." Qian Renxue had a satisfactory smile on his face.

It wasn't just because her situation improved a little that she smiling like this. It's because she knows Ju Ran was shy because of her beauty and he decided to pretend she wasn't interested.

After two years together she knew how to read Ju Ran's inexpressive face. Even though he does not show there are still emotions within him but unfortunately due to the trauma of the second life he will not show his emotions to others.

What in her opinion is a waste of beauty. If Ju Ran a simple smile there would be no girls who could not be thrilled with that.

It is also the martial spirit of Ju Ran, which also allows them to have a small emotional bond with each other. To some extent she is able to feel the emotions he is feeling.

'Hehe, Ju Ran gets pretty cute acting like a tsundere.'

Qian Renxue thought herself having fun with Ju Ran's current state.

From time to time some knowledge ended up appearing in her mind, at the beginning Qian Renxue thought they were her own memory that they were coming back but soon she realized that this knowledge came from Ju Ran. She thought she had tsundere very strange but she didn't say nothing thinking it could probably be the custom of the Douluo Continent of 10,000 years in the future or perhaps it was something that only existed inside Ju Ran's village.

"So ... what do you plan to do next?" Qian Renxue asked with a solemn and serious tone.

Ju Ran did not respond immediately. He closed eyes and let out a long breath.

After a few seconds Ju Ran opened her eyes and looked at Qian Renxue.

"For now I will stay in the village and cultivate until Rank 20. When I arrive at Rank 20 I will join the branch of the Nuoding City Spirit Hall." Ju Ran explained part of his plans.

"You really don't want to join the Real Heaven Dou Academy? Qian Renxue spoke confident.

"Qian Renxue, if you read my information and find out about my innate talent, what would you do?" Ju Ran asked Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue opened his mouth to say something but soon she closed her mouth. She knows herself very well to know what she would do and she is also able to predict the course where this conversation will end up.

"With an absurd talent of innate spirit power of Rank 20 and a Seraphim martial spirit she has every right to despise all the geniuses of the Douluo Continent. For her what matters is not whether the person is qualified to be with her side but whether or not they have the minimal qualifications to be a small subordinate of her." Ju ran

"And judging what I have seen in your memories, she is quite controlling and doesn't care much about her subordinates. Otherwise, how could you have agreed so easily to offer the heads of the Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo when you wanted to recruit Tang San as a subordinate?"

"I can even show a slightly above average talent because of the techniques I created, but that's enough just for her to have a small interest in me, that's all. If I want to be an irreplaceable existence for her I have to have at least the same level of talent as she respects me as equal, and honestly, I find it a waste of time."

"Instead of wasting time with Qian Renxue I think it will be much better if I go directly to the spirit hall, because there I can get access to more knowledge and I will have more freedom to act than in a place full of noble irritants."

"At least the spirit hall is more friendly with civil spirit masters, because if I perform well I can be rewarded and recognized."

Ju Ran gave his sincere opinion to Qian Renxue who is by his side.

Qian Renxue who heard all this cannot but have an expression of shame and embarrassment when he heard Ju Ran. She couldn't refute Ju Ran's words.

Even she thought that the young Qian Renxue is not reliable after listening to Ju Ran's words. Only she knows how much she regretted having given Tang San so much chance.

When Qian Renxue was about to say something she was interrupted.

"Ju ran! Do you intend to stay all night in the cold? Come inside! Even spirit masters need to sleep." Old Wang shouted from inside the house. He was already starting to be worried that Ju Ran took a cold because of the cold night.

"I'm going to come in!" Ju Ran answered and got up.

"Can we continue our conversation tomorrow? I'm a little sleep." Ju Ran asked while he was getting up and walked.

"Of course, feel free." Qian Renxue didn't want to drag the conversation and disappeared and returned into Ju Ran.