Douluo Dalu: Transforming Soul Rings into Soul Veins

"Qi?"

Gu Yuena's vermilion lips parted slightly, repeating this word that was slightly unfamiliar to her, her purple pupils sparkling with a light of exploration and curiosity.

"Yes."

Lin Feng manipulated the "Qi" to write this character on the ground, then looked at the faint golden energy in the palm of his hand. After letting his wound heal, its intensity had not decreased much.

Covering his palm, he could feel the majesty of this energy.

Origin, power, biochemistry, innovation, harmony, and change—these were the fundamental characteristics of Lin Feng's Five Elements Soul Veins. This new energy inherited these traits.

It could freely roam on Lin Feng's body, transforming into any shape Lin Feng wanted to create. For offense, it could turn into a sharp edge, tearing space and directly striking the enemy's heart meridian.

For defense, it could condense into an indestructible shield, resisting all kinds of attacks and protecting oneself without harm. This "Qi," for Lin Feng, was not only a source of power but also the key for him to master the Five Elements Soul Veins and control the power of all things.

The "five qis" contained in the Innate Treasure Pearl had harmonized the five elemental laws in his Soul Veins, sublimating them to the utmost and giving birth to this new energy.

This was almost the most essential power. Merely by itself, it could achieve the derivative changes of Lin Feng's first five soul skills, from healing to attack.

And its intensity was even higher. Such a characteristic couldn't help but make Lin Feng think of the Innate Primordial Qi from the Daoism of his previous life.

The Innate Primordial Qi, or the Original Ancestral Qi, refers to the primordial qi that gave birth to the heavens, the earth, humanity, and all things. It is the basic quality that constitutes all things in heaven and earth, the primordial energy of heaven and earth, the root of all things, the bridge that connects all life in the world.

For such a characteristic power to be born from his own Soul Veins, and with his martial soul being the Innate Treasure Pearl, it was hard not to associate it with this. Thus, it was crowned with the name "Qi."

Lin Feng sighed with emotion, "The character for 'Qi' (炁), the top part is close to 'nothing' (无), and the bottom is four dots (火 - fire), indicating that this qi is a kind of energy that is nearly without material form yet can cause all things to change with it."

"It represents the most primitive and purest power between heaven and earth, formless and without substance, yet capable of nurturing all things. I feel that this power is quite in line with its description, so I have named it thus."

Gu Yuena was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, falling into a brief moment of contemplation, then slowly nodded. "Is this a character you created yourself? I have never heard of it before."

Who knows if this world of Douluo would have the character for 'Qi'? Most likely not. To place this world in the three thousand small worlds would probably be an overestimation. It can only be placed in a high-fantasy setting. 'Qi' should not be recorded.

"Then let's just say I created it. The history of human development has spanned thousands, tens of thousands of years. The total number of characters is not set in stone. If it did not exist originally, then this is my small contribution?"

Lin Feng chuckled lightly.

The corners of Gu Yuena's mouth hooked up, and she nodded slightly. "'Qi' is indeed a good name. Both mysterious and full of possibilities. To name it so and to give it such a connotation, your insight is indeed unique."

Lin Feng smiled faintly. His thoughts on "Qi" were not just on the surface. He knew very well the potential and value of this power. "I have always been thinking, on the Douluo Continent, soul power is the foundation of a cultivator, but is it the end of power?"

"Perhaps, the appearance of 'Qi' is a challenge to our traditional cognition. It may represent a brand new power system, an existence that surpasses soul power."

"Since you already know about gods, then you should also know that for so-called gods, what they use is divine power. From a certain perspective, divine power is a higher quality of soul power.

But this qi of yours is different. In my perception, this power itself has already surpassed the characteristics of divine power. In other words, although as a new power it is still very weak, its future height is very likely to exceed that of divine power."

Silver divine power flowed in Gu Yuena's hand, guiding the golden energy within it to change its form, carefully sensing its essence.

"It is a power of a higher level than soul power and divine power. Lin Feng, the things on you are getting more and more interesting."

Gu Yuena gave Lin Feng a deep look.

The corner of Lin Feng's mouth slightly lifted. "If that's really the case, then can it suppress divine power?"

Gu Yuena was stunned. Suppress? Looking at the "Qi" that was changing with her divine power in her hand, Gu Yuena tilted her head.

Perhaps it was because the energy guided out from Lin Feng's Soul Veins was only a single wisp, she didn't feel any suppression.

But if it was indeed a higher-level energy... Gu Yuena looked at the wound left by the Asura God.

Even though she was situated beneath the Lake of Life, relying on that huge piece of Life Gold to repair her injuries, no matter how many years passed, it could not be completely restored.

The energy containing the ultimate killing intent was still constantly surging within it. The next moment, a light flashed in Gu Yuena's eyes, and she directly placed the wisp of golden brilliance in her hand onto this spot.

Under Gu Yuena's shocked gaze, the wisp of golden "Qi," as if possessing a life of its own, upon coming into contact with the wound left by the Asura God, began to slowly seep in, intertwining with the previously un-erasable killing intent energy.

At first, the two seemed to be engaged in a silent contest, but gradually, the "Qi" began to display its unique harmonizing and innovative characteristics. It did not just simply resist, but in the process of contact, it tried to transform that ultimate killing intent energy.

Gu Yuena stared intently at this scene, the shock in her eyes gradually turning into disbelief. She could feel that as the "Qi" seeped in and transformed, the violent energy in the wound actually began to calm down, as if being soothed by a gentle yet powerful force, slowly losing its original destructive power, although it took a relatively long time.

Right now, it couldn't be considered suppression. It did have some effect similar to assimilation and dissolution.

"This... this is..." Gu Yuena's voice trembled slightly. She had never seen such a strange phenomenon. Even her divine power and the majestic life force of this place could not so easily affect and transform the wound left by the Asura God.

However, the good times did not last long. This wisp of "Qi" was too little. It had only repaired a tiny fraction before it was completely exhausted. The golden brilliance gradually faded and disappeared from Gu Yuena's sight along with the killing intent energy in the wound left by the Asura God. Despite this, the shock brought by this scene did not subside for a long time.

Gu Yuena stared blankly at the wound. Although only an insignificant bit had recovered, that originally violent and peerless killing intent energy had indeed been soothed just now. She slowly raised her hand, gently stroking the wound, feeling the subtle changes within. The shock in her heart was beyond words.

The next instant! Gu Yuena suddenly raised her head, her gaze burning as she looked at Lin Feng. That gaze was as if she had discovered an unprecedented treasure, filled with excitement and expectation, as well as a deeply hidden possessiveness.

Gulp— Lin Feng felt his scalp go numb from her burning gaze. He couldn't help but mutter to himself in his heart, "This Gu Yuena's gaze is simply as if she wants to swallow me whole."

He coughed dryly, trying to ease the sudden awkward atmosphere. Although he had already anticipated the potential of "Qi," even so, to personally witness it so easily affect a wound left by a god, a wave of excitement couldn't help but surge in his heart.

"What's wrong?"

"It's nothing."

Seemingly noticing that her expression just now was a little off, not in line with her cold, royal older sister persona, Gu Yuena once again resumed her indifferent expression. She casually looked him up and down and said something off-topic, "Among humans, your figure and appearance are not bad." This was to alleviate the little bit of awkwardness just now.

Lin Feng helplessly took out another shirt from his storage belt. Just now, Gu Yuena had been too hasty and had directly ruined his rather satisfactory piece of clothing. If you wanted to put your hand on my dantian, you could have just said so. It's not like I would have disagreed.

Gu Yuena, who had regained her calm on the surface, her thoughts were nevertheless unceasing. Lin Feng's "Qi" could help her repair the injury caused by the Asura God.

Just that one wisp just now was already equivalent to several months of her previous recovery progress under the Lake of Life. Such a treasure, how could she easily let it go?

Perhaps, just keeping Lin Feng here would not be bad either. What was so good about the human world to go back to? Here with her, whatever he wanted, he could get. After all, she was a god!

Gu Yuena looked at Lin Feng, licked her vermilion lips, and walked before him. Their four eyes met, so close.

"Lin Feng, do you realize what the 'Qi' you possess means to me?" Gu Yuena's voice was low and full of temptation, her eyes as if they could see into a person's heart, looking straight into the depths of Lin Feng's soul.

"A healing potion?"

The corners of Gu Yuena's mouth lifted slightly. "That's right. This here was injured by that Asura God. Although I have been trying to recover, the effect has not been obvious. And just now, you also saw," Gu Yuena's slender index finger lifted Lin Feng's chin. "If I remember correctly, this newborn power is the gift we agreed upon. Now, I have received it."

"You... what are you trying to do?"

"Lin Xiaofeng, I want you to help me cultivate!"

Didn't we just say it was just new theories and new results? How come you're taking what you can eat and what you can carry! Lin Feng slightly turned his head, avoiding Gu Yuena's fingers that were almost touching his face.

A playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "I can agree. During my days here, I will provide 'Qi' to heal your wounds, but you have to promise me one thing."

"Hmm?" Gu Yuena narrowed her eyes and nodded gently. "Fine. What is it?"

"When you see me, you have to maintain your human form at all times."

"Just this?"

"Just this."

Gu Yuena looked at him teasingly. He could have clearly made other requests, such as another piece of Life Gold. Yet he had only made such a plain and unremarkable request. What is this human thinking?

"I promise you. Then now," Gu Yuena's soft hand once again covered Lin Feng's dantian, looking at his lower abdomen with a fiery gaze. "You are mine."

Silver divine power continuously guided, drawing out the "Qi" hidden deep within Lin Feng's Soul Veins, wisp by wisp, gathering in Gu Yuena's hand.

As time went by, watching the golden ball of light in Gu Yuena's hand grow larger and larger, Lin Feng suddenly frowned, his body swaying a little.

Gu Yuena quickly stopped her actions, her willow-leaf brows slightly furrowed. "What's wrong?"

Lin Feng pondered for a moment. It seemed that this "Qi" had subtly become his current origin force. It was like vital blood. Although it could be produced every day, to release such a large amount at once was still a bit much.

Simply put, the current Lin Feng didn't have a single drop of "Qi" left. Sad~~

"Your appetite is too big. I can't feed you full right now."

An embarrassed expression appeared on Gu Yuena's face. She sheepishly dodged Lin Feng's slightly resentful gaze. Looking at the "Qi" ball, which was only the size of a grape, in her hand, she was a little disappointed, but still satisfied.

After all, compared to her own slow recovery before, the recovery speed brought by this "Qi" was like riding a rocket. She gathered the precious "Qi" ball.

She coughed lightly and said with a bit of playfulness, "My apologies. Who knew there was only this little bit inside? I've sensed it. Your body is fine. Go out and find Bi Ji or that Ah Yin to help you recover."

Lin Feng rolled his eyes. You wait. When my martial soul's 'five qis' have transformed all the soul power in my Soul Veins into 'Qi', let's see how I'll feed you full.

He stood up and stepped into the spatial rift, then suddenly said, "These two letters, could you or your subordinate trouble yourselves to deliver them separately to Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong? Note, separately! When delivering the letters, they absolutely must not meet. There are names on them. You absolutely must not get them mixed up."

Gu Yuena reached out and took them, tilting her head. "So mysterious. Can I see the contents?"

Lin Feng glared at her. "What do you think! Don't forget you almost sucked me dry just now, and you still want to peek at my privacy?"

Gu Yuena's gaze glanced to the side. "Alright, I'll help you deliver them."

Lin Feng nodded, stepped through the spatial rift, and arrived on the shore above the Lake of Life. He looked around but did not see Ah Yin's figure.

After arriving at the wooden house, he saw that Ah Yin was busy. Holding a small shovel, she was carefully tending to a flowerbed.

In the flowerbed were planted various rare and exotic herbs, each emitting a faint spiritual qi. They should have been transplanted from the side of the Lake of Life. Hearing Lin Feng's footsteps, Ah Yin raised her head, a gentle smile on her face.

"Xiao Feng, you're back? How was your talk with the Master? Was it smooth?" Ah Yin asked with concern, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Lin Feng gave a bitter smile, walked to Ah Yin's side, and squatted down, casually stroking a Blue Silver Grass at the periphery. "It was quite smooth, but now I need to recover a bit. That Gu Yuena's appetite is really not small. She almost sucked me dry. By the way, when did you build this? In just one morning's time?"

Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed in Ah Yin's eyes, which then turned to worry. "Mmm, then how are you feeling now? Do you need me to do anything for you?"

Lin Feng shook his head, then suddenly nodded, saying with a straight face, "My consumption is something I can recover on my own. It's just that I'm a little sleepy. I was woken up by you this morning and need to catch up on sleep. Speaking of which, I feel that yesterday's pillow was a bit hard. I wonder if I can find a substitute here."

Lin Feng clapped his hands and walked towards the wooden house. Ah Yin opened her mouth, her face flushed red. She looked at her own slender, fair thighs, then looked in the direction of the wooden house. After gritting her silver teeth for a moment, she stood up and walked towards the wooden house as well.

Enjoying the knee pillow, Lin Feng closed his eyes to recuperate. Smelling the faint dark fragrance in the air, he said softly, "Just now, Gu Yuena and I discovered the characteristic of the newborn power in the Soul Veins."

"Oh? The characteristic of the newborn power?" Ah Yin's voice carried a trace of curiosity. She gently adjusted her posture to make Lin Feng pillow more comfortably on her thighs, and her hands massaged Lin Feng's temples, helping him to relieve his fatigue.

"Mmm, I call it..."

"No wonder the Master and the others brought you here. The Master just absorbed most of your 'Qi'. Are you really okay now?" Ah Yin asked in a low voice.

"It's just some primordial Qi. I'm not that weak."

———

A long time later, in a place untouched by anyone, Sea God Island welcomed a guest. Qian Daoliu's eyes held a look of nostalgia and melancholy. He had been suspended in the sea area for a long time, yet had delayed entering the domain of Sea God Island.