The White Tiger Duke's reputation was even more resounding than Wang Nan had anticipated. Within the Star Luo Empire, Wang Nan and Gongyang Mo followed the team arranged by Dai Hao all the way back to Star Luo City, encountering no insolent scoundrels on the road.
However, when passing through some sparsely populated areas, a few famished wild beasts attacked the team, but in the end, they only added to their meal.
Standing outside Star Luo City, Wang Nan watched the team, which included several children, enter the city.
"I remember you said your home is in Star Luo City, right? You're at your doorstep. Aren't you going home for a visit?"
Wang Nan came back to his senses after hearing Gongyang Mo's words and looked into Star Luo City through the city gate.
"Alright, then let's go to my house for a bit."
In his previous life, Wang Nan had been alone until his rebirth, when he finally had parents to raise him. So, he always cared deeply for his parents. At this moment, hearing Gongyang Mo mention it, he also had the thought of wanting to go home and see them.
Passing through Star Luo City's hundred-meter-thick city walls, Wang Nan led Gongyang Mo back home.
Only Wang Nan's mother was at home, and her eyes filled with surprise when she saw Wang Nan.
"Nan'er, why are you back? This… uh… who is this?"
"He is Gongyang Mo, whom I told you about. We were roommates back in the Outer Courtyard."
Wang Nan's mother suddenly realized, "Oh, oh, quickly, quickly, bring your classmate inside. I'll get you something to eat. How many days are you planning to stay home this time?"
Wang Nan walked into the house and sat down, then pulled his mother's arm. "Mom, no need to trouble yourself. This time, we're helping the academy run some errands outside, so we'll leave after sitting for a while."
"Is that so?" Wang Nan's mother no longer insisted upon hearing this and sat next to Wang Nan, her hands clasped on her lap, her gaze never leaving him.
"Oh, right, where's my dad? Did he go out again?"
"Yes," Wang Nan's mother said casually, "Someone suddenly came looking for him yesterday, and he went out with them again."
"In the future, tell my dad to take fewer dangerous commissions."
While Wang Nan and his mother were chatting, Gongyang Mo surveyed Wang Nan's living room and quickly spotted a wooden carving on the table beside him. It didn't look particularly well-made, but he wondered why it was placed there.
"Did you make this?" Gongyang Mo nudged Wang Nan.
Wang Nan turned around but realized he had no memory of this small ornament. He shook his head, picked it up, and waved it at his mother. "Mom, where did this come from?"
"You mean this?" Wang Nan's mother smiled. "This was just bought recently. A while ago, a child came to Star Luo City selling some small items. He claimed they were handmade by him. When I passed by, I saw that the child had a lot of Spiritual Qi and worked carefully, so I bought one and brought it home, placing it here casually."
Wang Nan looked down at the wooden carving in his hand for a few moments. Although the carving technique was not top-notch, it was evident that the person who made this ornament was very meticulous, and the details were well-executed.
On the Douluo Continent, because of their Spirit, many people have special advantages in certain aspects. Perhaps the child who made this ornament, like the boss Wang Nan encountered in Lingdou City, would also have the opportunity to become an excellent Soul Master.
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By the time Wang Nan and Gongyang Mo left Star Luo City, it was already late. The two flew at full speed toward Shrek City with their flying spirit tools, finally arriving back on Sea God Island before dark.
Although it was nearing night, Cai Meier was still in her office. For a Spirit Master like her, sleep and rest were no longer necessities.
"You two are back so early?"
Seeing Wang Nan and Gongyang Mo appear, Cai Meier was surprised by their speed. In her estimation, it was possible for them not to return for even a month.
"Dean Cai." Wang Nan greeted her, then recounted their journey in detail to Cai Meier.
At first, Cai Meier was only surprised by the spirit tool detector Wang Nan mentioned, but after the news of the Holy Spirit Cult came out, she became restless.
"Is everything you said true?" In fact, Cai Meier knew in her heart that Wang Nan and the others would certainly not lie about such things, but a Sect entirely composed of Evil Soul Masters? This news was too shocking for her, so she had to confirm it again.
"Absolutely true. The White Tiger Duke will also send a letter to the Star Luo Empire Emperor regarding the Holy Spirit Cult, and his letter should arrive even before ours."
Cai Meier stood up, preparing to go to the Sea God Pavilion overnight. After reaching the office door, she turned back and instructed, "You two go back and rest first. Do not spread this matter for now. I will first report the matters of the Holy Spirit Cult and Ji Tongxuan to the Sea God Pavilion, and you will be notified once the Sea God Pavilion has a result."
"Also, from what you just said, defeating that Ji Tongxuan shouldn't have been easy. If you feel any discomfort in your body, remember to find Old Zhuang to have a look, so as not to leave any hidden injuries."
"Yes, Dean Cai."
After leaving the teacher's office area on Sea God Island, Wang Nan parted ways with Gongyang Mo. However, he did not go directly back to his dormitory but came to the Soul Guidance System dormitory area and knocked on a metal door.
Wang Nan waited for a moment, and seeing no response from inside, he prepared to leave.
However, just as he turned around, he heard a metallic sound behind him, and Ye Xiaosheng emerged from inside.
"You're back so soon?" Ye Xiaosheng didn't wait for Wang Nan to answer and hastily led him into the dormitory. "You didn't encounter any danger, did you?"
"It was fine, thanks to your spirit tool detector. Otherwise, I might still be wandering around outside like a headless fly right now."
As a Disciple of the Soul Guidance System, Ye Xiaosheng's room had many more items than Wang Nan's, with various materials and blueprints for making spirit tools scattered everywhere.
Ye Xiaosheng pulled out a folding chair and placed it in front of Wang Nan.
"Not bad. You've already made it just from my suggestion." Wang Nan looked at the familiar-shaped chair in front of him and praised it.
"It's just a simple piece of furniture, not a spirit tool. Don't underestimate us Disciples of the Soul Guidance System." Ye Xiaosheng said as he sat down, placing the half-finished spirit tool casing aside.
It seemed he was busy with this thing, which was why he didn't open the door immediately.
"Alright, let's talk. Did you come to me this time with another new idea?"
Wang Nan occasionally had ideas about spirit tools and would discuss their feasibility with Ye Xiaosheng. When Ye Xiaosheng created a new spirit tool, he would also immediately seek out Wang Nan to help him test its power in the hands of a Spirit Master.
It wasn't the first time the two had conversed like this.