Soul Land: Raiden Shogun Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 261: Ye Lingling Joins the Team

On the way to receiving the championship reward, nothing unexpected occurred. Bibi Dong did not deliberately make things difficult for Kong, but the look in her eyes made him feel a chill down his spine.

This mother-in-law really doesn't like him!

Well, it made sense—after all, with his blond hair, it would be strange if she did!

After the award ceremony concluded, everyone returned to the hotel for a short rest. Tomorrow, they would be leaving Spirit City.

"Everyone, what are your plans for the future?"

In front of Kong was the championship reward for this tournament. While the members of the Emperor Battle Team were undoubtedly envious, none of them set their sights on the spirit bone.

Winning this year's tournament was entirely due to Kong alone. How could they have the nerve to ask for a spirit bone?

If Kong was willing to share, they could accept it. But if he didn't, they had no right to feel dissatisfied.

Yu Feng and the others exchanged glances. They were all descendants of noble families in the Heaven Dou Empire. After graduation, they would naturally return to their clans to inherit their responsibilities.

"Captain, we will likely return to our families," said Yu Feng, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, and Oslo.

Winning a championship was already more than they had hoped for. As for the spirit bone, they didn't have the luck to enjoy such a prize.

Kong took out the spirit bone, and by asking this question, it was obvious what he intended to do.

"Captain, you already know my situation. Without your guidance, I might not even be alive right now."

"Originally, after the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, I had planned to travel across the Douluo Continent. But if Captain is willing to have me, I'd like to join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

Ma Hongjun spoke with sincerity. He had thought about this for a long time. If Kong hadn't brought it up, he would have left to travel.

But now, Kong had spoken.

Hearing this, Kong patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder. This little fatty had great potential. If the opportunity arose in the future, he should help him recover...

"This spirit bone is yours."

With that, Kong handed the fiery red spirit bone on the table to Ma Hongjun.

Yu Feng and the others exchanged looks, as if to say, "As expected," but none of them felt envious.

As they had thought before—only if someone was willing to give it to you did it truly belong to you.

Ma Hongjun's face lit up with joy. This meant he was truly joining the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and Kong had even gifted him a spirit bone.

In the original story, this spirit bone did belong to Ma Hongjun…

At this moment, Oscar could no longer hold back. Initially, he had intended to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. However, after thinking it through, he abandoned that idea.

No matter how strong his auxiliary abilities were, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would always be centered around the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. At most, he would only be a supplement to their power.

But the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was different. They didn't have many auxiliary-type spirit masters, and more importantly, Kong was the future master of the clan!

"Captain, I, Oscar, also wish to join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

Hearing this, Kong looked deeply at Oscar and then nodded.

In terms of talent alone, aside from Tang San, Oscar was the most gifted among the Shrek Seven Devils.

A spirit master born with innate full spirit power—something unprecedented.

In the future, he even had the potential to inherit the divine position of the Food God.

If Tang San hadn't transmigrated, this guy might have become the third deity in the world, after Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue!

"Oscar, work hard on your cultivation. Once you reach level 50… I will ask an elder to accompany you on a journey to the Extreme North."

Kong wasn't sure if Oscar could obtain the same mirror image ability as in the original story. If Oscar's fate remained unchanged, he should be able to.

Hearing this, combined with what Kong had told him back at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Oscar immediately understood Kong's meaning.

A wide grin spread across his face—this was definitely worth it!

As for Yu Tianheng… well, he was originally the one with the best chance of becoming the next master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan…

Dugu Yan was already a part of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, having joined alongside Dugu Bo years ago.

"Kong, I have something I'd like to discuss with you privately."

At this moment, Ye Lingling spoke softly.

She lowered her head, looking as if she was in deep internal conflict.

Hearing this, the others exchanged glances, then tactfully found something else to do.

Within moments, only Kong and Ye Lingling remained in the hall.

"Senior Sister Lingling, is there something you'd like to talk about?"

Kong asked curiously.

After a moment of hesitation, Ye Lingling finally spoke.

"Kong, my Ye Clan is willing to join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan…"

"Huh?"

Kong was completely caught off guard by this statement.

Although the Ye Clan wasn't a top-tier family, its extensive connections ensured its stability. There was no real reason for them to submit to another sect or power.

"This is great news! Welcome, Senior Sister Lingling, and the entire Ye Clan!"

"But… my grandfather… he has a condition…"

At these words, Ye Lingling's face turned bright red. She looked both anxious and embarrassed, her small face full of hesitation, but deep within her eyes was a trace of expectation.

"Oh? What kind of condition?"

Kong had a bad feeling about this. Otherwise, Ye Lingling wouldn't be acting this way. Could it be that the condition was difficult to fulfill?

"It's… it's…"

As if making a final decision, Ye Lingling bit her lip, clenched her small fists, and finally spoke:

"You have to marry me!"

"I… I know this might put you in a difficult position…"

Kong: "???"

His mind was full of question marks. What kind of ridiculous demand was this?

And why would this make things difficult for him?

"Senior Sister Lingling, are you sure you're not joking?"

Kong waved his hand, cutting off Ye Lingling's words.

Hearing this, Ye Lingling looked hurt. Her face paled slightly, and she stared at Kong with her beautiful eyes, speaking softly:

"Kong, I really, really like you. So, I don't oppose this arrangement from my family."

"But… you have the right to refuse. I…"

"Kong, Lingling and I are best friends. We've practically grown up together. I don't want us to be separated. Even without this arrangement, I would have wanted you to marry her."

At that moment, Dugu Yan stepped out from her hiding spot.

Kong had already noticed her but had chosen not to say anything.

Hearing her words, Kong shook his head.

The two women saw this and looked a little disappointed, but then Kong continued:

"Wait, Senior Sister Yan, Senior Sister Lingling, are you telling me such a good thing is actually happening?"

He had already known about the private "deal" between Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, though he hadn't been sure of the details.

Upon hearing this, the two women exchanged glances and asked hesitantly:

"Kong… are you agreeing?"

"Of course! Senior Sister Lingling has been living with me for so long—how could I let her leave?"

"Even if the Ye Clan refuses, I'll just go and take her back myself!"

"You idiot! Why didn't you just say that from the start? You scared us to death!"

(End of Chapter)

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