đ If you enjoy my work, consider supporting me on Patreon! I'm offering advanced chapters there as a thank-you to readers.
--------------------
Check out advanced chapters on : patreon.com/Veni_V
---------------
When Ma Xiaotao saw the messages in the group chat, she was a bit confused and already felt that something was wrong. She watched as the messages scrolled by, her eyes narrowing as she tried to understand the situation involving her lineage. Su Yan noticed her hesitation and decided to explain the matter clearly to everyone.
Su Yan typed out a long explanation for the group. He said that Ma Xiaotao's Spirit mutation is exactly the same as her Old Ancestor Ma Hongjun's Spirit mutation. This Evil Fire Phoenix has a very serious side effect, which is that her inner fire is very strong and difficult to control. It was a burden that had plagued the lineage for generations, causing both power and pain to those who possessed it.
Tang Yuehua joined the conversation, nodding to herself as she read Su Yan's words. She added that it is indeed strong and the name she chose when she first joined already told them how strong her inner fire is. The choice of a name often reflected the soul of a Spirit Master, and in this case, it was a warning of the heat burning within.
Liu Erlong laughed and commented on another member. She said that Xiangxiang's name is also clever because her speed is truly fast. It was a compliment to the girl's natural talent, which was rare even among the talented clans of the continent.
Su Yan couldn't help but make a joke at that point. He remarked that his ship is famously fast, so of course, when it sinks, it sinks fast too. He was teasing the group, enjoying the lighthearted moment amidst the serious talk of Spirit mutations and family legacies.
Bai Chenxiang sent an ellipsis, clearly speechless at Su Yan's joke. She didn't know whether to be annoyed or amused by his constant teasing.
Bo Saixi, who had been watching quietly, finally spoke up. She asked if there was still a member named I Am a Little Bird and wondered if there was any special meaning behind this name. She was curious if this person was also related to the ancient legends or specific clans they had been discussing.
I Am a Little Bird replied simply, telling her to guess. The mystery seemed to please the mysterious member, who enjoyed the anonymity the group chat provided.
Su Yan suddenly started singing a cappella through the voice function. He sang that sometimes he feels like a little bird, wanting to fly but never soaring high. He continued, singing that maybe one day he will perch on a branch but become a hunter's target. His voice was surprisingly good, carrying a melancholy tune that echoed through the chat.
Liu Erlong sighed and asked why he was singing again. She found his sudden bursts of musical talent a bit distracting, even if he was good at it.
Bibi Dong was also curious about Su Yan's nature. She asked if all Transmigrators are so eloquent, good at singing, and skilled in martial arts. It seemed as though these people from another world possessed a variety of talents that made them stand out wherever they went.
I Am a Little Bird seemed to like the song. She said that it was nice and asked for the name of the song, noting that she thought it suited her very well. The lyrics seemed to resonate with her current situation, trapped by duties and expectations.
Inside the carriage, the atmosphere was much warmer. Ning Rongrong and the others were also smiling as they looked at Su Yan, who was busy typing away on his screen. Dugu Yan looked at him seriously and told him that if he didn't have a Golden Finger and didn't become a Spirit Master, he would definitely become a Heaven Dou superstar if he went to Moon Pavilion to find Tang Yuehua.
This comment made Ning Rongrong and the others laugh uncontrollably. The idea of Su Yan as a famous singer instead of a powerful Spirit Master was funny to them, especially considering how much trouble he usually caused.
But Su Yan, with a gentle smile, looked at them and called them silly girls. He told them that even with his Golden Finger and strength, he could also be a superstar, but he only wanted to sing for them. His words were sincere, and the girls could feel the affection in his voice.
Zhu Zhuqing and the others looked at Su Yan's gentle and affectionate gaze, their faces blushing. One by one, they leaned in and kissed Su Yan's cheek. It was a moment of pure affection, though they all knew this scoundrel had no shame at all for flirting so openly.
Back in the chat, Su Yan addressed the mysterious member again. He told her that this song, like her name, is indeed very suitable for her. He explained that she only knows how to listen to songs but doesn't realize the hidden meaning. He asked what it indicates when a bird wants to fly but can never soar high.
Cat in the Shadows guessed that it meant a bird in a cage. Tang Yuehua added that it meant being restricted by others, unable to find true freedom.
Group Member Number Nine followed the logic. She suggested that if that is the case, and considering Little Bird is close to Spirit Hall and respects Bibi Dong, she must be a member of Spirit Hall. It was a logical deduction based on the clues provided.
Hu Liena was surprised by this. She sent a confused "Huh?" to the chat, not having made the connection herself.
Liu Erlong noted that there are too many little birds in Spirit Hall and asked how they could possibly guess which one it is. The organization was massive, and many people used bird-related Spirits.
Inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Hu Liena was a bit stunned. She turned to her teacher and asked if this Little Bird could be her Spirit Kite Auntie. Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena in shock and asked how she had guessed that.
Hu Liena was completely stunned by the confirmation. She admitted she didn't actually know; she had just guessed randomly! She couldn't believe her intuition had been so accurate.
Bibi Dong nodded and explained her reasoning. She said that this group chat isn't something just anyone can join. Those who can join are definitely not mediocre. At the very least, she said, they must be beautiful, talented, and powerful. Adding the bird Spirit into the mix, she concluded that currently only Spirit Kite Douluo is the most suitable candidate.
However, Bibi Dong felt a bit helpless. She sighed, realizing that Spirit Kite hadn't even started her undercover mission yet, and everyone had already found her out. The secrecy she had hoped for was already gone.
Su Yan continued his analysis in the chat. He pointed out the second part of the lyrics about becoming a hunter's target. He told the member that this is her destiny. He warned her that while she wants to make achievements and stand out, she doesn't realize that the bird that sticks its head out gets shot. He told her she must not try to take the credit again.
I Am a Little Bird was startled. She asked if he was saying he knew who she was. The accuracy of his warnings was becoming uncomfortable.
Bo Saixi shared her suspicions, saying she suspected this Little Bastard can actually see the true identity of each of them. She felt like they were all standing naked before his gaze.
Group Member Number Nine disagreed. She explained that Su Yan figured out their identities based on his understanding of them and that he didn't know her identity at first. He was simply very good at piecing together clues.
At that moment, behind Su Yan and his group was Tang Hao. And behind Tang Hao, there was also a tall, curvaceous, and extremely beautiful mature woman secretly following them. She was Spirit Kite Douluo, who had been dispatched by Bibi Dong earlier to investigate Su Yan and the others.
Spirit Kite was very surprised but also a little amused. She thought to herself that even if the Transmigrator knew her identity, he surely didn't know that she had actually been following right behind him the whole time.
Spirit Kite was certain Su Yan didn't know because she was very careful and cautious. She had been tracking Tang Hao, and even Tang Hao hadn't noticed her. She figured that if the Clear Sky Douluo couldn't see her, there was no way Su Yan could.
How could she know that with Su Yan's current eyes, he could clearly see everything? If he stood on the carriage and looked back, he would see her perfectly. He was fully aware of the beautiful Titled Douluo trailing them.
I Am a Little Bird sent a final message, saying she had noted his advice and thanked him. She said she believed they would meet very soon and called him Little Brother Su Yan.
In the timeline of Douluo Continent 2, at Shrek Academy, Ma Xiaotao was speechless at this point. She was an impatient person and didn't like being ignored while they talked about others.
Ma Xiaotao complained to the chat, asking them to talk about her and her Old Ancestor instead of the Little Bird flying around. Liu Erlong laughed and pointed out that Tao couldn't wait any longer.
Group Member Number Nine simply sent the number six, a slang term for being impressed or surprised.
Su Yan returned to the topic of Ma Xiaotao. He explained that she is in Shrek Academy ten thousand years later, which is the best Spirit Master Academy on the continent. He said there are all kinds of geniuses and experts there, so her Evil Fire is suppressed by ice and water-attribute Spirit Masters.
However, he pointed out that her Old Ancestor Ma Hongjun didn't have that luxury. Not only that, he said her Old Ancestor was of average appearance, had no money or power, and relied entirely on brothels to vent his Evil Fire. He revealed that Ma Hongjun was a regular at such places since he was a child.
Su Yan finished by saying this truly left him at a loss for how to evaluate the man. He jokingly asked if he should call him Douluo the Pimp King.
Ma Xiaotao was shocked, unable to type more than a few words of protest. Back at Shrek Academy, her mind had gone blank. She couldn't believe her Old Ancestor was a regular at brothels since he was a child. Her worldview was shattered. She truly didn't know about this part of her family history. Her family would never write about such embarrassing things in their genealogy records.
Dugu Yan, using her nickname, sent several question marks. Ning Rongrong, the Nine Treasures Little Princess, asked if that fatty was really that disgusting.
Liu Erlong was furious. She cursed Yu Xiaogang's friend Flender, asking why that bastard took in students who were scoundrels like that and didn't even care to correct their behavior.
Group Member Number Nine looked at Bai Chenxiang and noted that the situation didn't seem right for her.
In the Speed Clan, Bai Chenxiang was almost fuming with rage. She thought about the rotten person Su Yan was describing and felt disgusted. She declared that even if she were to gouge out both her eyeballs, she wouldn't be blind enough to fall for such a person.
Bai Chenxiang then typed that looking back at the previous chat records, she remembered what Su Yan once said. She said she suspected she had also been set up by the God Realm. She swore that she is definitely not a Blind Douluo who would choose such a man.
Dugu Yan joked that she was confused. She told Bai Chenxiang that she should see the value of the "blind" combination. She said that if she joined Liu Erlong, Bibi Dong, and Bo Saixi, she could walk across the entire continent with impunity because of their collective power.
Ah Yin joined in, joking that she felt like her eyes weren't very good either and asked if she could join the group. She then addressed Su Yan, saying that when he is free, she will teleport over so he can send her to the Blue Silver Grass's clan land.
Su Yan told her to wait until he entered the Star Dou Great Forest. He then asked her if she could bear to watch Tang Hao get beaten like a dog. He told her that if she could bear to watch, she could come early, but if she couldn't, she should wait for his notification. He promised to take off Tang Hao's leg before she arrived.
Ah Yin replied quickly, saying she wanted to go now and see it for herself. She seemed more than ready to witness the downfall of the man who had caused her so much trouble.