novelnext 38. The new beam of light and the "Pangolin".
38. The new beam of light and the "Pangolin".
After Ling Bingtian had the idea of observing the martial arts talent of the crowd, he was surprised to find that the various colored pillars of light that were originally shining above the crowd's heads had actually given birth to new pillars of light.
Similar to the original beams of light, both are white, green, blue, and purple.
The difference is that the newly created pillars of light are more like bamboo in shape, with segmented sections.
Ling Bingtian observed carefully and found that each bamboo pillar had a maximum of nine sections and a minimum of one section.
Among the crowd, the one with the strongest beam of light was the young man with a dark green beam of light above his head.
At this moment, the bamboo pillar of light above his head was nine layers deep green.
The two elders, Ling Yongming and Ling Yongsheng, who had just had purple pillars of light above their heads, now only had blue bamboo pillars of light above their heads, and each pillar had one or two layers.
Ling Bingtian secretly guessed that the color of the bamboo beam should be similar to the color of the previous beam.
However, Ling Bingtian estimated that the original color of the light pillar represented the level of a person's fortune.
Ling Bingtian guessed that the bamboo pillar of light represented the level of a person's martial arts talent.
"This skill is wonderful." Ling Bingtian secretly praised the additional skill brought by his Ice Crystal Phoenix Martial Soul.
Unfortunately, from my current perspective, only two elderly people over 20 years old have bamboo light pillars that have reached the blue level.
Given the talents of my great-uncle and grandfather, their bamboo pillars of light would probably have reached the purple level when they were young.
It's just that the two elders are old now. Even if they cultivate their soul power to the level of a Title Douluo, they cannot avoid the decline of their vital energy.
Based on Ling Bingtian's experience in his previous life, it is naturally best to cultivate any kind of martial art when one is young.
Ling Bingtian kept observing as he walked through the market, but unfortunately, he didn't see another blue beam of light until he reached the entrance of the North Gate.
However, just as Ling Bingtian was sighing inwardly and about to withdraw the Eye of Luck, a blue light not far away made him squint.
It was a blue beam of light, while the bamboo beam next to it was a deep green.
Squinting, Ling Bingtian looked at the figure beneath the beam of light.
"Chicken soup is here! Ah! Fresh five-spice chicken soup, now only 9 copper soul coins for a bowl. A bowl of warming chicken soup, drinking soup is such a wonderful thing!"
A short, middle-aged man wearing a green cotton coat, with a very high hairline and squinting eyes, was shouting while holding a bowl of fragrant chicken soup. He had a lewd smile on his face.
However, it was through the blue beam of light above his head that Ling Bingtian noticed the short, middle-aged man and also observed the three people who had just turned their gaze toward him.
Upon seeing that I was looking in that direction, it immediately turned its head away and looked in another direction.
"Something's not right." Ling Bingtian realized that an ordinary merchant wouldn't behave so strangely.
An ordinary vendor wouldn't have two beams of light above their head.
Ling Bingtian had sensed the presence of the man with the nine-sectioned dark green bamboo beam of light on the road and had also quietly asked Ling Yongsheng about him.
That person was the vice-captain of a mercenary group in the Ice City, a Soul Master with a Soul Power cultivation level of 42.
Even a deputy commander like this only has two dark green beams of light. So, what makes this chicken soup vendor so special that he has one blue and one green beam of light?
"There's definitely something wrong with this person."
Ling Bingtian thought to himself, but he didn't reveal it on the spot. Instead, he planned to tell Ling Yongsheng about the vendor's problem after entering the city.
This also provides a good opportunity to explain the unique nature of the additional effects of my Martial Soul Blessing. As for why I didn't say so before, let Ice God take the blame. (laughs)
At this moment, the chicken soup vendor appeared outwardly calm, but inwardly he was filled with suspicion and uncertainty.
Based on his years of experience as "The Mountain Rat" in infiltration and reconnaissance, he was certain that the child from the Ling family was looking at him.
But this doesn't make sense. How could a 6-year-old child discover that he is one of the top figures in the Imperial Secret Service?
After thinking about it, "Sandshrew" relaxed. You made him believe that a 6-year-old child could find him?
Please, he's been hanging around this North Gate market for almost ten years, and no one from the Ling family or the Extreme Ice Army has ever been able to spot him, a six-year-old child.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
The "Pangolin" cried out in his heart, preparing to close up shop. Although his chicken soup business had become quite successful over the past ten years, he had more important things to do today.
"The Ling family actually has a member of the Yong generation!"
"Pangolin" was secretly amazed. Before coming to the Ice City to guard it, he had already undergone training by the Imperial Secret Service and had a deep memory of the important figures in the Ling family from Ling Bingtian's generation forward.
To put it bluntly, even if Ling Bingtian's great-grandfather were to come back to life and visit him, Ling Bingtian might not recognize him. But "Pangolin Rat" would definitely recognize him at a glance—no, not at all. From the portraits of the powerful figures of Ling Bingtian's great-grandfather's generation to all the portraits of Ling Bingtian's generation, "Pangolin Rat" could conjure them up in his mind with his eyes closed.
Four days ago, when Ling Bingtian and Ling Yongsheng left Extreme Ice City, the "Mountain-Pulverizing Rat" recognized them. However, this kind of news was irrelevant. Wasn't it just that the elders of the family were helping the younger generation hunt soul beasts to obtain soul rings? Over the years, the "Mountain-Pulverizing Rat" had long been accustomed to such things.
But this time was different. This time, two members of the Ling family went out, and three of them came back!
This is no small matter. Especially since the third person involved is Ling Yongming, who was already famous more than a hundred years ago.
"To have survived until now, one must be another Title Douluo by now..."
The "Pangolin" pondered to himself, but at the same time, a chill and fear gradually crept into his heart.
Including Ling Yongming, the Ling family now boasts a total of four Title Douluos! What a terrifying number!
There are only about ten Title Douluos under the control of the Heavenly Soul Empire's royal family. The Ling family, a ducal family, actually has four of them. How amazing is that!
The thought filled "Pangolin" with dread. Under Mis's tutelage, he had been instilled with the idea of loyalty to the royal family from a young age. Now, he felt that the Ling family's power was sufficient to interfere with the emperor's rule.
Therefore, he had to pass this message on to the Misri's superiors.
No matter how hard "Shadow Mice" racked his brains, he never imagined that once they entered the city gate and he was sure he could no longer see the three of them, Ling Bingtian would approach Ling Yongsheng and briefly tell him about "Shadow Mice." A glint of light flashed in Ling Yongsheng's eyes...