"Thank you, Sister Xiaotao."
After devouring the fish, Su Wen realized his manners and scratched his head in embarrassment.
"Here, there's more. Eat as much as you like."
Ma Xiaotao didn't mind, handing him more fish.
A few minutes later…
"Oof, that's enough… I'm stuffed."
Su Wen rubbed his belly, laying on the ground in satisfaction.
"Thank you, Sister Xiaotao…"
This time, he truly meant it.
He'd never cared much for Ma Xiaotao in the original, just thought she was big-chested, hot-tempered, and simple-minded. But now, being rescued by her, he saw her good side—kind and pure.
"Hey kid, have you ever awakened your martial soul?"
Ma Xiaotao raised an eyebrow, looking at Su Wen with interest.
No soul power meant two possibilities.
First, he'd awakened a useless martial soul with no soul power.
Second, he hadn't awakened yet.
"I haven't," Su Wen shook his head.
Ma Xiaotao rested her chin on her palm, her eyes brightening.
"If you haven't awakened, why not try? If you get five or six levels of innate soul power, I'll personally recommend you to Shrek Academy!"
"Not everyone is like you, with nine levels of innate soul power," said a handsome young man in a red-and-white Shrek uniform, about eighteen or nineteen. He handed over some crystals. "Here, kid, I have awakening stones. If you get four or above, plus Xiaotao's recommendation, you're in."
"Thank you," Su Wen replied gratefully.
Everyone knew that if you transmigrated to Douluo Dalu 2 and weren't a noble, it was a hellish start—no free martial soul awakening for commoners, and he wasn't even a registered citizen…
He vaguely remembered this was Zhang Yi, pretty strong in the group, with a wood-element martial soul. Earlier, he'd casually built a wooden house with a wave of his hand—Soul Sage level strength.
Zhang Yi seemed indifferent, clearly only helping because of Ma Xiaotao.
Trust was rare—naive, kind girls like Ma Xiaotao were a rarity.
"Come on in."
Ma Xiaotao set up the awakening array and beckoned Su Wen.
"Okay…"
Su Wen took a deep breath.
The commotion drew attention from the nearby Shrek students—nothing better to do, so they came to watch.
No one really believed he'd awaken with five or six levels of innate soul power.
After all, that meant at least a future Soul Sage. If he reached seven, he'd surely become a Title Douluo.
Most present only had six or seven levels themselves.
They watched, curious but not mocking.
Buzz…
As Su Wen stepped into the array, a golden light shrouded him.
Seconds later, under dozens of eyes—
A white orb appeared in Su Wen's palm.
"A useless martial soul?" Zhang Yi commented. Many looked away, certain nothing impressive would follow.
After all, top-tier martial souls always caused a phenomenon at awakening.
But Su Wen just stared blankly.
Only the person awakening could truly sense their martial soul.
And what he sensed—this white orb was no trash martial soul, but a Poké Ball! Meant to capture soul beasts!
According to the information he received, he could get ten soul rings in total, and each time he absorbed one, he'd get a Poké Ball that could capture a soul beasts of the corresponding age! So, after becoming a god, he'd have at least ten Poké Balls!
He immediately thought of the Silver Dragon King in the core of Star Dou Forest—if he could capture her, what would the future look like? "Go, Silver Dragon King, unleash a tidal wave of elements…"
The reason it was white was because the first soul ring was ten years (white)! Meaning this Poké Ball could only capture ten-year soul beasts, not hundred-year ones…
No choice—the first ring was set.
Whatever, ten years it is.
Su Wen suppressed his joy—after all, he must have innate full soul power.
He already had a soul ring; how could it not be full power?
"Want to test?" Zhang Yi asked, arms folded.
"Yes!" Before Su Wen could reply, Ma Xiaotao took a deep breath. "Give me the crystal ball!"
Zhang Yi shrugged and tossed her a crystal.
"Put your hand on it."
Ma Xiaotao narrowed her eyes.
"Okay." Su Wen didn't waste time, afraid that waiting might mess things up.
Buzz!
The next moment—
Dazzling light poured from the crystal, outshining the campfire, engulfing Su Wen, Ma Xiaotao, and the dumbfounded Zhang Yi…
Seconds later.
As the light faded, Su Wen opened his eyes to find a pretty face inches away. He almost kissed her, instinctively stepping back, only to bump into something soft—a pair of jade arms kept him from falling.
He turned and saw the shocked Zhang Lexuan.
All around, Shrek students crowded in, faces full of surprise.
"Wow! Innate full soul power!" Ma Xiaotao squealed, hugging Su Wen excitedly.
"Told you! Anyone I pick can't be a loser!"
"You actually guessed right." Zhang Yi looked around, as if hoping to find another unawakened kid.
"I'll go tell Elder Xuan!" Zhang Lexuan disappeared.
Others looked at Su Wen more kindly.
Trying to get closer.
Everyone knew innate full soul power was rare. As for the so-called useless martial soul, it probably just hadn't revealed its true power. After all, even ancestor Tang San was overlooked by Spirit Hall for having a useless martial soul, and look how that turned out.
Shrek's inner court had no fools—they knew Su Wen's potential was terrifying, as long as he lived.
Su Wen, surrounded by warmth and the faint scent of fragrance, almost fainted from the excitement—this body was still weak, and the awakening nearly knocked him out.
Thankfully Ma Xiaotao noticed and awkwardly let go.
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