manynovel Chapter 16 Senior Brother Long Aotian
Chapter 16 Senior Brother Long Aotian
Dai Tu sat cross-legged on a protruding rock by the pool, his eyes closed, letting the mist wet his hair and clothes.
Seven days of cultivation raised his soul power from level 26 to level 28. Although the speed was fast, Dai Tu knew that it was far from enough.
"Too slow..." Dai Tu opened his eyes and looked at his reflection in the pool.
His short, black, spiky hair was wet and stuck to his forehead. His signature big eyes were still clear, but the sunshine and innocence of the past could no longer be found in the depths of his eyes.
Instead, there is a bottomless stillness, a deathly silence that comes from seeing through life and death.
The two marks between my eyebrows felt slightly warm under my skin.
The imprint of life is warm, like a fireplace in winter. The imprint of destruction is cold, like icy water in a deep well.
Hot and cold, life and death, achieved a delicate balance on his forehead, constantly reminding him of the path he had embarked on.
"Is Junior Brother Dai here?"
A clear male voice came from the woods outside the waterfall.
Dai Tu turned his head and saw two figures walking towards him through the mist.
Walking in front was a young man who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old.
He was tall with broad shoulders and a wide back, dressed in a simple white outfit with a black belt around his waist, standing as straight as a javelin.
He was very handsome, the kind of handsome with sharp features and a strong masculine air, with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and firm lips.
What is most striking about him are his eyes—bright, sharp amber eyes that look at people with a natural, unquestionable confidence.
Following behind him was a girl of about sixteen or seventeen. She wore a light pink dress with delicate silver embroidery on the hem, which shimmered softly in the sunlight.
Her appearance was exceptionally beautiful, possessing a regal and dignified elegance. Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows as majestic as distant mountains, her eyes as clear as autumn water, and her lips naturally red.
Her long chestnut hair was styled into an elegant bun at the back of her head and secured with a white jade hairpin, with a few stray strands falling across her forehead, adding a touch of softness.
The two had completely different temperaments. The young man was like a drawn sword, sharp and domineering. The young woman was like a precious flower cultivated in the deep palace, gentle and dignified, with an innate nobility.
But they have one thing in common—they are all very strong.
Although Daito's Mangekyou Sharingan hadn't been awakened, his basic perception was still intact.
He could sense that the young man possessed a vast and boundless power of blood and qi, and his soul power fluctuations were at least at the level of a fifth-ring Soul King.
The girl's soul power fluctuations were weaker, but she was still at the level of a four-ring Soul Master. Moreover, her spiritual power was exceptionally strong, like a bottomless lake.
"Senior Brother Long Aotian, Senior Sister Vina." Dai Tu stood up and bowed to the two of them.
Before he came, Du Busi had told him about the situation of these two disciples.
Long Aotian, a five-ring Soul King, possesses a Martial Soul that is merely a skin, the most important and mysterious of all his Martial Souls. He underwent a second awakening, reaching the Silver rank.
His combat strength ranks first among the younger generation of the Body Sect, and he can even exchange blows with some of the elders.
Vina, a four-ring Soul Master, possesses twin martial souls: Snow Lotus and Brain.
Snow Lotus is a top-tier plant-type martial soul, and the brain is the main body martial soul, which is also an extremely rare main body martial soul that is directly related to mental power.
She was a princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire, of noble status, but in the Body Sect, she was merely a disciple of Poison Undying.
"Junior brother, there's no need for such formalities."
Long Aotian strode up to Dai Tu, grinned, revealing a set of white teeth. His laugh was hearty, the kind of laugh that's completely innocent and straightforward.
"Vina and I just came back from a mission. We heard that our teacher had taken on a new junior brother, who has twin martial souls and is at the gold level of awakening, so we came over to check it out."
His tone was natural, without jealousy or probing, only pure curiosity and enthusiasm.
Dai Tu's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained unchanged. He simply nodded and said, "I apologize for making you laugh, senior brothers and sisters."
"What's with the 'Is this funny?'" Long Aotian waved his hand dismissively, casually sitting down on a rock next to Dai Tu, not caring whether the rock was wet or not.
"I heard from the teacher that you have the Mangekyou Sharingan and the Tree of Life twin martial souls, and you've even completed the Gold-level awakening. That's amazing! I'm only at the Silver-level awakening, and you're already at the Gold level."
He paused, looked Dai Tu up and down, and a look of approval flashed in his eyes:
"And your physical attributes... you've absorbed the whale blood essence quite well. Your meridian width, bone density, and muscle strength are at least three times stronger than other Soul Masters of the same level. No wonder the teacher values you so much."
Dai Tu didn't speak, he just listened quietly.
He could sense that Long Aotian's words came from the bottom of his heart. There was no sarcasm, no sour jealousy, just pure appreciation and recognition.
This made him relax his last bit of vigilance.
"Senior Brother Aotian, don't scare Junior Brother."
Vina stepped forward, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze across a lake. She sat down on the other side of Dai Tu, took out a food box from her storage soul tool, opened it, and inside were several exquisite pastries and a pot of tea.
"Junior brother, try this. It's a pastry from 'Tingyuxuan' in Tiandou City. I bought it on my way back."
Vina pushed a pale green pastry in front of Dai Tu and poured a cup of tea. Her movements were elegant and natural, without the slightest hint of princess airs.
Dai Tu looked at the pastry, then at Vina's gentle smile, remained silent for two seconds, and finally picked it up and took a bite.
The pastries melt in your mouth, with a subtle tea aroma and sweetness; they are not greasy and are very refreshing.
"Thank you, senior sister," Dai Tu said softly.
Vina smiled and poured him another cup of tea: "No need to thank me. From now on, we're family. If you need anything, just let me know."
She paused, looking into Dai Tu's calm, unwavering eyes, and added softly:
"Our teacher has told us everything. We know about your situation. Junior brother, let bygones be bygones. From now on, the Body Sect is your home. We are your family."
family.
This word made Dai Tu pause slightly in the hand holding the teacup.
He looked up at Vina. In the girl's eyes was undisguised sincerity and tenderness. That look... was very similar to... the look Aunt Li from Konoha Village gave him.
Warm and inclusive, like the winter sun.
Dai Tu turned his face away and looked at the water in the pool, his voice somewhat hoarse.
"Senior sister...don't you find me troublesome?"
"Troublesome?" Vina paused, then smiled, a smile tinged with helplessness and heartache.
"Silly child, what nonsense are you talking about? There's no such thing as trouble between family members. If you're in trouble, it's only natural for us to help you. Should we calculate whether we can help or whether it will cause trouble before helping a loved one in distress?"
Long Aotian also spoke, his voice steady and powerful:
"Dai Tu, remember this. In the Body Sect, there is no such thing as 'trouble.' There are only 'our own people' and 'outsiders.' You are one of us, so your hatred is our hatred. Your troubles are our troubles. What is the White Tiger Duke's Mansion? What is the Star Luo Empire? If you dare to come, my teacher, all my fellow disciples, and I will fight alongside you."
He spoke calmly, as if stating a very simple fact.