Douluo: Two brothers in douluo (completed)

Although the knowledge about Level 2 soul tools might seem basic, its value was immeasurable—practically priceless!

Such knowledge could not be bought with gold.

It was only because Qing Hongchen regarded Li Si as his heir that he shared this level of information with him.

Having talent was one thing, but without proper guidance, one could spend an eternity fumbling with such knowledge points.

These insights were the cumulative efforts of generations of Soul Engineers.

As the saying goes: the predecessors plant the trees, and the later generations enjoy the shade.

Without hesitation, Gu Yuena accepted the materials Li Si handed her. Between them, there was no need for words like "thank you."

Too much politeness between husband and wife could even weaken their bond.

"I didn't expect the headmaster to think so highly of you," Gu Yuena said with a smile. She understood the rarity and value of these materials.

Li Si shook his head. "If you were willing to reveal your talent, the headmaster wouldn't even glance at me."

Qing Hongchen might be practical, or he might have other motives.

Regardless of whether one was on the Douluo Continent or the Sun-Moon Continent, geniuses always received special treatment. That was an undeniable fact.

Li Si's displayed talent was irresistible.

Becoming a Level 1 Soul Engineer in just three days, with a martial soul that happened to be a "forging hammer"—wasn't this a born Soul Engineer?

Even a Level 9 Soul Engineer would likely take him as a personal disciple, let alone a Level 7 Soul Engineer like Qing Hongchen.

Qing Hongchen's hopes lay in Li Si becoming a Level 9 Soul Engineer one day and helping elevate the Hongchen family and Qing Hongchen himself to new heights.

"Xiao Wu, you should head back and rest for now. Tonight, Li Si and I will study Level 2 soul tools. Tomorrow, he's all yours," Gu Yuena said, looking at Xiao Wu.

Her tone was calm, but her words left no room for negotiation.

Xiao Wu's eye twitched. She wanted to protest, but the words wouldn't come out.

In the end, she nodded reluctantly, feeling a little dejected.

"Fine," Xiao Wu said weakly, her voice tinged with disappointment. She was here first!

Wait—why couldn't she refuse Gu Yuena's requests?

This question had puzzled Xiao Wu for a long time.

Whenever Gu Yuena spoke, Xiao Wu instinctively felt that she was right. It wasn't just about Gu Yuena's tone; it was something deeper, almost like a reflex.

"Gu Yuena, I have a question," Xiao Wu said, frowning slightly.

She hadn't intended to ask, considering everyone already regarded them both as Li Si's wives.

"Oh? What's your question?" Gu Yuena replied, surprised.

She and Xiao Wu rarely spoke to each other. During Li Si's absence, they'd exchanged fewer than three sentences.

Part of this was because Gu Yuena spent most of her time researching soul tools. The other part was their lack of common topics.

Gu Yuena was well aware of Xiao Wu's background and bore her no animosity.

If this were in the past, a human-shaped 100,000-year soul beast would have been considered a betrayal in her eyes.

Soul beasts that took human form had essentially abandoned their "soul beast identity."

The 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor and the 100,000-year Soft Bone Rabbit were examples of this.

Even after all these years, why hadn't Di Tian and the others told Xiao Wu that soul beasts couldn't become gods?

They knew, but soul beasts had their pride. Would a transformed soul beast that became a god still count as a "Beast God"?

That's why Di Tian, despite knowing his actions were certain death, still prepared to break through to a million years and become a true Beast God rather than take human form.

"What is your true form?" Xiao Wu asked, her eyes gleaming with curiosity.

She knew Gu Yuena came from the depths of the Star Dou Forest, but she had no idea what Gu Yuena's true form was.

The depths of the Star Dou Forest housed truly terrifying entities, far surpassing Da Ming and Er Ming.

Even Da Ming and Er Ming, after venturing into the depths, had returned tight-lipped, merely advising Xiao Wu never to investigate.

These two were among the most powerful of the 100,000-year soul beasts, so what kind of being could leave them so shaken?

Although Xiao Wu was usually optimistic, she wasn't ignorant. She just chose not to think or talk about certain things.

Gu Yuena's expression turned slightly strange. She glanced at Xiao Wu, then at Li Si.

"He hasn't told you?" Gu Yuena asked, pointing at Li Si in confusion.

Li Si: "…"

Xiao Wu froze. It was true—Li Si had never mentioned this to her.

All she knew was that Gu Yuena was incredibly strong.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have crossed the ocean and arrived at the Sun-Moon Continent so quickly.

Seeing Xiao Wu's reaction, Gu Yuena immediately understood. Li Si hadn't told her anything.

"I am the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena, a fragment of the Dragon God, the ruler of soul beasts, and one of the origins of all soul beasts," Gu Yuena said calmly.

The origins of soul beasts could be traced back to the Dragon God and some ancient divine beasts.

When their blood was shed on the Douluo Continent during a great war, it gave birth to today's soul beasts and the soul master cultivation system.

What Gu Yuena said was not false. As a fragment of the Dragon God, she was indeed the ruler of soul beasts and one of their origins.

"???"

Xiao Wu froze, looking back and forth between Li Si and Gu Yuena. Her entire body trembled.

Goodness gracious. Truly, goodness gracious.

Li Si had actually married Gu Yuena, the ruler of soul beasts—the Silver Dragon King, a fragment of the Dragon God.

This was something etched into the genes of all soul beasts. It was common knowledge among them, even though most had never seen her.

Never in her wildest dreams did Xiao Wu imagine that the woman "competing" with her for Li Si's affection was none other than the ruler of soul beasts—their sovereign!

Xiao Wu's eyes twitched uncontrollably. She felt like her brain was short-circuiting.

"Xiao Wu, greet your sovereign," she murmured instinctively, her body trembling with disbelief.

Why? Why would she be here? Why would she choose Li Si?

"All of us are sisters—there's no need for such formalities," Gu Yuena said, her lips curling into a faint smile.

Xiao Wu: "…"

Suddenly, being the "second wife" didn't seem so bad.

This was the Silver Dragon King they were talking about!

Becoming her "younger sister" was an honor Xiao Wu had never even dared to dream of.

For soul beasts, the Silver Dragon King was more than a legend. Though they had never seen her, they believed in her existence.

Suddenly, Xiao Wu experienced an epiphany. She finally understood why she instinctively accepted everything Gu Yuena said.

It was her natural response as a soul beast.

Gu Yuena's words carried an inherent authority as the ruler of soul beasts and one of their origins. How could Xiao Wu not believe her?

As for why Xiao Wu didn't doubt Gu Yuena's claim—soul beasts, unlike humans, didn't rely on deceit and trickery. Their world was much simpler and more straightforward.

(End of chapter)