Chapter 8 Divinely Bestowed Soul Rings.
After Kong Deming appeared, Fang Sheng knew that the siblings Kong Xuan and Kong Ling were about to leave.
After confirming that they were indeed his juniors, Kong Deming couldn't wait to return to Mingdu immediately.
However, after a brief moment of excitement, he calmed down and instead of setting off immediately, he sent a letter to Mingdu, asking someone to come to Shiquan City to pick him up right away.
After all, Kong Xuan and Kong Ling are still young, and their bodies cannot withstand the impact of high-speed flight.
During this time, Kong Deming also accompanied the two children back to Yanshan Village.
Village chief Zhou Yan didn't know what a sacrificial hall was, but he could tell from Kong Deming's clothes and demeanor that he was no ordinary person.
With Kong Xuan and his sister taken back to Mingdu by this person, he could finally rest easy.
After half a month, Kong Deming returned to Mingdu with Kong Xuan and Kong Ling. Everyone in the Hall of Offerings also learned that their Hall Master had brought back two members of the Kong clan.
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"Mmm!"
Feeling the soft texture all over my body, it felt as if I was wrapped in clouds.
Kong Xuan let out a comfortable groan and stretched out his hands from under the covers.
Opening his eyes, Kong Xuan sat up.
Looking at the carved mahogany bed beneath him and feeling the silky smooth bedding, he suddenly felt a sense of unreality.
Having been in Douluo Continent for over six years, this was the first time he had ever slept in such a comfortable bed.
This was his second day in Mingdu, and he was currently staying at Kong Deming's home next to the palace.
In the past, Kong Deming spent most of his time in the Hall of Worship researching soul tools, and rarely came back to this home.
Now, with the arrival of Kong Xuan and Kong Ling, Kong Deming is unusually sleeping at home.
Hearing the commotion inside, the maid who had been waiting outside came in and began to help Kong Xuan wash up and get dressed.
In his previous life, he was just an ordinary person who relied on his own efforts, and it has been difficult for him to survive in the years since he came to Douluo Continent.
So now that he is being served, Kong Xuan is somewhat unaccustomed to it, because subconsciously he feels embarrassed to trouble others.
He was like that, and so was Kong Ling in the other room.
However, Kong Deming insisted on this arrangement, and the brother and sister reluctantly accepted it.
Kong Deming only appeared after the two had eaten a hearty breakfast.
"grandfather!"
"grandfather!"
Upon hearing two crisp "Grandpa" calls, Kong Deming's resolute face softened instantly, and he looked at the two with a kind expression, replying, "Yes~~~"
"How was it? Were you satisfied with breakfast?"
Kong Deming looked at the two of them, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Kong Deming never married, so he naturally had no children or grandchildren, and he was somewhat uneasy about how to get along with children.
"Grandpa is very satisfied. We have never had such a delicious breakfast before."
Kong Xuan's comment was heartfelt. The breakfast that Kong Deming had carefully prepared was not only delicious but also nutritious. After eating it, he felt warm all over.
Kong Ling, standing beside him, nodded with satisfaction, her big, watery eyes looking at Kong Deming.
After spending these days together, she has accepted this grandfather who suddenly appeared and no longer hides behind Kong Xuan like she did at the beginning.
Kong Deming smiled and said, "I'm glad you're satisfied!"
His efforts received positive feedback, and he felt that his hard work had not been in vain.
"Now that you're full, let's go with Grandpa for the test."
Kong Xuan and Kong Ling nodded upon hearing this, stood up, and followed Kong Deming out of the room.
Last night, Kong Deming told them about the arrangements for the next day.
Therefore, they naturally knew that the test Kong Deming mentioned was to use a specially made soul tool to examine their physical condition, so as to formulate their subsequent training plan.
Kong Deming's home was next to the palace and also right next to the Hall of Offerings.
Those who can join the Hall of Worship are not necessarily powerful Soul Masters, but they are definitely Soul Masters with outstanding research abilities.
On the way to their destination, Kong Deming introduced the two to many "seniors" of the Hall of Worship, none of whom were Soul Masters below level eight.
Apart from his disciple Xuan Ziwen, Kong Deming did not reveal Kong Xuan and Kong Ling's talents to anyone else.
Even if neither of them had the talent for cultivation, these "seniors" would naturally act kind and amiable out of respect for Kong Deming.
Even these high-level Soul Masters can't escape the complexities of human relationships.
Finally, Kong Deming led the two little ones to a room on the left side of the offering hall.
The room was not large, and various soul tool parts could be seen placed in the corners.
The room looked a bit messy, as if it had just been cleaned.
In the center of the room, there was a tall soul tool with a round base and four white cylinders, each over two meters tall, standing around it.
Without a doubt, this should be a soul tool, and the next test should be conducted using it.
"Xuan'er, you're the older brother, you go first."
Sure enough, Kong Deming's voice then reached Kong Xuan's ears.
Kong Deming felt that he had gained a basic understanding of the siblings Kong Xuan and Kong Ling.
His elder brother, Kong Xuan, was mature beyond his years and acted with composure, which pleased him greatly.
The younger sister, Kong Ling, is somewhat timid and cowardly, and seems to rely too much on her brother, but considering their shared experiences, it's understandable.
Kong Xuan is responsible and protects his younger sister very well!
Therefore, Kong Deming also asked Kong Xuan to conduct the test first.
Kong Xuan nodded and looked at Kong Deming, asking, "Grandpa, what do I need to do?"
Kong Deming pointed to the soul tool in front of him and said, "Stand on this circular platform."
Kong Xuan did as instructed, taking two steps forward and then stepping onto the round platform.
At this moment, Kong Deming's voice came again: "Put your hand on the cylinder in front of you."
Kong Xuan scanned the area ahead and quickly spotted a palm-shaped groove on the cylinder to his left. He then placed his hand into the palm-shaped indentation.
"Don't be nervous. In a moment, several beams of light will sweep over you and record your body data."
As Kong Deming spoke, he began to operate the soul tool.
Just as he said, Kong Xuan felt a light emanating from the crystals on the other three pillars around him, enveloping his entire body.
Kong Xuan felt nothing unusual throughout the entire process, just like when he had a CT scan at the hospital in his previous life.
Before Kong Deming, Kong Xuan's physical data had already appeared.
"Physical strength, level 10."
"Physical resilience, level nine."
"Soul power fluctuation, level eleven."
Upon seeing the third data point appear on the screen, Kong Deming's eyes widened instantly, and he exclaimed in surprise, "How could it be level eleven?!"
Kong Deming knew that Kong Xuan had innate full soul power, and normally he should have level ten soul power now!
However, the soul power detected now is level eleven, which is obviously a number that only appears after obtaining a soul ring.
His gaze shifted to Kong Xuan on the circular platform: "Fang Sheng helped you obtain a spirit ring?!"
He didn't even doubt that his soul tool detection was wrong, which showed his confidence as the "father of soul tools".
The soul tool being tested at this moment is the latest product from Kong Deming.
So now he's even thinking about killing Fang Sheng!
Even for a genius with innate full soul power, the first soul ring is something that requires careful consideration before deciding which soul beast to obtain from.
In Kong Deming's eyes, Fang Sheng's rash actions could very well ruin Kong Xuan!
Kong Xuan's next answer, however, surprised Kong Deming.
"Grandpa, Dean Fang didn't take me to get a soul ring."
Kong Deming asked in confusion, "Without spirit rings, how did your spirit power break through to level eleven?"
Kong Xuan realized that he hadn't explained himself clearly, so he clarified, "Grandpa, it's because Dean Fang didn't take me to get a spirit ring, not because I don't have one now."
As he spoke, a pale yellow spirit ring rose from beneath Kong Xuan's feet.
"Grandpa, this is a divinely bestowed soul ring!"
(End of chapter)