Soto City.
At dawn, as the first rays of sunlight streamed through the window into the patriarch's guest room,
the patriarch, having cultivated all night, slightly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air.
These past few days, aside from participating in the Soul Arena every night, the patriarch had spent most of his time practicing taijutsu, fighting techniques, and kunai/shuriken throwing.
Having frequented the Soul Arena for many years, the zuzong had copied many fighting techniques using his Sharingan martial soul. Taking advantage of this leisurely time, while instructing Xiao Wu and Ye Lingling, he himself was also diligently trying to combine those techniques with his own taijutsu.
The zuzong taijutsu originated from Uchiha Itachi from the Naruto world, lacking many complex moves, focusing on three words—fast, accurate, and ruthless, aiming for a single, fatal blow. This was the patriarch's strength, but also his weakness. His moves were too simplistic, making him vulnerable to counter-strategies. This was why the patriarch had gone to great lengths to copy the fighting techniques of those in the Soul Arena.
Unfortunately, the Soul Masters of Douluo Continent rely too heavily on their Martial Souls, and the zuzong has yet to witness any truly effective techniques. However, they will soon. Tang San and his companions will likely be back from hunting Soul Rings in the Star Dou Great Forest soon, and then—hehe! He's really looking forward to Tang San's surprised expression.
Thinking of this, a strange smile curved the zuzong lips. "Soul Skills" like Crane Control Dragon Capture, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Steps, and Mysterious Jade Hand are merely advanced techniques for utilizing Soul Power. Unlike Soul Ring Skills, they don't require Martial Soul support to be used. Replicating them shouldn't be too difficult.
It's worth mentioning that while the zuzong hasn't made much progress in physical techniques, they can now use the Body Flicker Technique by controlling Soul Power.
The zuzong Body Flicker Technique also originates from the Naruto world.
Although it consumes Soul Power, its fundamental method of use is still chakra, which makes it impossible for others to cultivate. Normally, Xiao Wu had a more powerful teleportation soul skill, and the clan leader hadn't considered improving it. But now, with Zhu Zhuqing added to the mix, things were different. The kitten's safety was paramount. Every extra skill meant an extra chance to survive. Therefore, the zuzong had spent most of his time these past few days improving the teleportation technique.
"Zhuqing went to the Star Dou Great Forest with the Shrek Academy group. I wonder how she is now. Without Xiao Wu around, I doubt the Titan Giant Ape will cause trouble for the Shrek Academy group,"
the zuzong thought. The mention of the Star Dou Great Forest reminded him of his Stealing System, which he hadn't used in a long time.
"System, open my personal panel."
As soon as he finished speaking, a clear female voice rang in the zuzong mind.
[Ding, Host's personal panel has been opened]
[Host: zuzong
Gender: Male
Age: 12 years and 5 months
Martial Soul: Extreme Flame Blue Silver Emperor/Sharingan
Innate Soul Power: Level 10
Soul Power Level: Level 38
Basic Strength: 1100 (10 for an average adult male)
System Warehouse: Kunai x100, Shuriken x100, Clothing x5
Overall Evaluation: Minor Expert.
Remaining Steal Attempts: 8
Hatred Points: 132400
Stealing Worlds: Douluo Continent, Naruto, Battle Through the Heavens, Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.
Domain: Blue Silver Domain (Second Form).
Personal Achievement: Soul Master
]
"Uh." The zuzong was taken aback. If it weren't for the content of the voice, he would have thought he had misheard. This slightly childlike female voice was nowhere near the original signature mechanical voice. It was clearly a voice-over version of Kurosawa Chiling!
(ps: Ahem, Lin Chi-ling is Lin Chi-ling, and Kurosawa Chi-ling is Kurosawa Chi-ling, don't get them mixed up.)
"Hey Kurosawa... oh no, System! Why has your voice changed?"
[Ding, reporting to the host, this system has been updated for nearly two years!]
"System updated? How come I didn't know?"
[Ding, because the host blocked the system two years ago o(╥﹏╥)o crying. As a result, except for basic notifications, nothing can be communicated.]
Upon hearing this, the zuzong realized that this seemed to be the case. Ever since he was tricked by the damn system while searching for the Cave Demon Spider in the Star Dou Great Forest two years ago, coupled with years of failed attempts to steal, he blocked the system in a fit of anger.
For the past two years, he had either been cultivating or being harassed by rabbits. If it weren't for the system's reminders every time he leveled up, he would have almost forgotten that such a thing existed.
"Alright, alright, why are you crying, you system?"
[Ding, I've updated now, I'm a girl.]
The zuzong forehead creased with annoyance.
"Okay, then I'll apologize to you, System."
[Ding, I forgive you!]
"System, steal it for me!"
[Ding, the system is stealing.]
[Ding, congratulations to the host for stealing an ammunition box from an underground warehouse in the world of "Heroes." It is unclaimed and has not generated any hatred value.]
Space distorted, and a black military-style suitcase appeared in front of Zu Zong. Upon opening it, the suitcase was divided into three layers.
The first layer contained two black Type 54 pistols, along with several magazines and a box of ammunition;
the second layer contained a Thompson submachine gun and various accessories;
the third layer was even more outrageous—an AWP sniper rifle equipped with a silencer.
Seeing this, Zu Zong's lips twitched, and black lines appeared on his forehead.
The Type 54 pistol, which was finalized in 1954, had actually appeared in the world of "Heroes." And an AWP sniper rifle was even more outrageous. Was Yan Shuangying really in the Eight-Year Anti-Japanese War? Truly worthy of being Captain China, this is definitely a divine drama!
Yan Shuangying—I bet your gun is empty.
"System, continue stealing!"
A baby female voice sounded in his mind again.
[Ding, congratulations host for stealing ten bottles of Hundred-Year Soul Wine from a general store in 'Douluo Continent'. The general store owner's hatred towards the host has increased to 40%. The general store owner has decided that his daughter, who has gained weight to 400 jin, will not marry anyone but the host. Hatred points increased by 750.]
[Ding, congratulations host for stealing two sets of the latest couple outfits from a clothing store in 'Douluo Continent'. The clothing store owner's hatred towards the host has increased to 70%. The clothing store owner will not marry anyone but the host (the clothing store owner is the general store owner's precious daughter who has gained weight to 400 jin, and by the way, she has gradually become a fan of black clothes and blue hair). Hatred points increased by 1250.]
"Pfft," the zuzong spat out a mouthful of old blood.
"Damn it! It's that idiot father and daughter again. They've been haunting us for five years. Black clothes, blue hair, and empty... why don't you just control the clan directly?"
"Four hundred pounds? Even a pig isn't that fat. Go marry Yu Xiaogang. Ignore it. Ignore it."
[Ding, congratulations to the host for stealing Xiao Wu's panties from 'Douluo Continent'. Xiao Wu's favorability towards the host has increased to 110%, and the host's hatred points have increased to 0.]
"Hehe, it's already 100%, and now another 10%. System, were you sent by that bastard Qingjiao to pad the word count? This is ridiculous!"
[Ding, congratulations to the host, you guessed right. The system was indeed sent to pad the word count.]
The zuzong mind stirred, and the pink panties fell into his hand, with a Q version of a bunny printed on them. "Damn it! Isn't this...?"
At the same time, in the Rose Hotel, in the room next to the zuzong.
Xiao Wu, who had just woken up, was washing up and tidying her clothes. Since Zhu Zhuqing appeared, she had started to pay attention to details. Back at Notting Academy, her clothes were always organized, washed, and stored by the clan elder. Now, having to do it herself, she wouldn't be able to manage without Ye Lingling's help.
At this moment, Xiao Wu was frowning, frantically searching for something. "Lingling, have you seen my pink 'Half Moon' underwear with the Q-version white rabbit pattern?"
This 'Half Moon' underwear was a gift from the zuzong to Xiao Wu on her seventh birthday, and it held great sentimental value. Although she no longer fit into it, she had always kept it carefully.
She clearly remembered that when she left Notting, she personally handed this 'Half Moon' underwear to the zuzong for safekeeping. Now that she couldn't find it, how could she not be anxious?
Ye Lingling shook her head. "It's so messy, you probably left it somewhere!"
"Left it somewhere?" Xiao Wu touched her fair chin, starting to think. The only people who had ever handled the 'Half Moon' underwear were herself and Xiao Zong. Could it be with Xiao Zong? The more Xiao Wu thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
A moment later, Xiao Wu concluded: the zuzong had secretly hidden her 'half-moon' (referring to her private parts) to do those naughty things.
Thinking of this, Xiao Wu blushed, looked towards the zu zong's room, and muttered, "Little zuzong, really! If you wanted to, just tell me directly! Why did you have to sneak around like this?"
Ye Lingling (confused): Someone take this rabbit in heat away.
zuzong (loudly): I didn't, I didn't!
In the zuzong room next door.
The zuzong gently sniffed the scent, then put away the pink 'half-moon', continuing to shout in his mind, "System, continue stealing!"
[Ding, congratulations to the host for stealing the 'Douluo Continent' world, Tang San's external soul bone Eight Spider Lances]
"Holy crap!"