MM Racing Chapter 30 Epic Legacy
Chapter 30 Epic Legacy
After checking the effects of the soul skill, Yan Zu found Xiao Wu standing under an ancient tree not far away, her face pale and her hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes.
"Xiao Wu, what's wrong?" Yan Zu got up and walked over.
"I..." Xiao Wu bit her lower lip, her eyes flickering, "Brother Azu, I feel my soul power overflowing, I might be about to break through. But... but my breakthrough method is rather special, I need... I need to be alone and quiet, I can't be disturbed."
She looked up, her large eyes pleading, "Could you... protect me, but don't come near me? Just... just stay ten meters away from me."
Yan Zu understood. Through the sensing of the Auspicious Beast Heart-to-Heart Talisman, he had already sensed the restless soul beast essence within Xiao Wu's body—a unique sign of autonomous ring condensation after a 100,000-year-old soul beast had taken human form.
But he remained outwardly calm, simply nodding gently, "Okay, go ahead, I'll keep watch."
"Hmm!" Xiao Wu breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and quickly disappeared into the bushes beside her.
Yan Zu stood still, his Insightful Eyes slightly activated, and through the gaps in the branches and leaves, he "saw" that scene—
Xiao Wu's soul power fluctuated violently! Pink light shot into the sky and condensed into the phantom image of the Jade Rabbit behind her!
The phantom was more solid than before, with pale golden patterns at the tips of its rabbit ears spreading across its entire body, and its eyes sparkling with a lively moonlight.
Beside the first spirit ring, the second spirit ring slowly condensed—
Light purple with a silvery edge like moonlight. Year: 1600.
Half an hour later, Xiao Wu came skipping back, her face beaming with undisguised excitement:
"Brother Zu! I've broken through! Level 21! And I've also gained a second soul skill, Moon Shadow Instant Step! It allows me to teleport short distances, up to 20 meters, and leaves behind a moonlight afterimage to confuse enemies!"
She rushed forward and hugged Yan Zu's arm, tilting her head up with a hint of barely perceptible unease in her eyes: "Um... the way I broke through just now..."
Everyone has their own secrets.
Yan Zu gently ruffled her hair, interrupting her explanation.
"You can talk about it when you're ready. Now, we should go back; your parents are waiting."
Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then broke into a bright smile and hugged his arm tightly: "Brother Azu is the best!"
Half a month after the Soul Hunter returned, at Rongbaozhai in Notting City.
With trembling hands, Manager Chen accepted the new manuscript handed to him by Yan Zu. The four large characters on the cover made him gasp for breath—"The Epic of Roland".
"Mr. Wen Yansheng, what... what is this?"
"A new work following 'Tales of the Stars at Night'." Yan Zu's voice came through the hood, slightly husky and magnetic.
"If *The Starry Night Tales* is a collection of wisdom stories for children, then *The Epic of Roland* is a civilizational fable for adults."
Shopkeeper Chen turned to the first page, and after reading only the opening chapter, "The Knight's Oath," he couldn't take his eyes off it:
"I, Roland, hereby swear to the Star Dou Great Forest—"
I will protect the weak and will not look down on them just because they are commoners;
I will abide by the contract and will not break my promise for the sake of profit;
I will pursue wisdom and not be complacent because of force;
My sword is wielded to protect, my shield stands for civilization.
This isn't just a story; it's clearly a completely new spiritual belief!
As a businessman, Manager Chen keenly sensed the terrifying value hidden within.
Those noble gentlemen might laugh at the childishness of "Tales of the Starry Night," but they absolutely cannot remain calm when faced with the profound exploration of "chivalry," "noble responsibility," and "civilizational inheritance" in "The Epic of Roland."
"Sir, this book...this book will surely become a classic!"
Manager Chen was so excited that he became incoherent.
"I immediately reported to the sect leader and summoned the best paper and the best engraving masters!"
Yan Zu nodded slightly: "The first print run is three thousand copies, priced at one gold soul coin. Remember, the target audience is not commoners, but soul masters, nobles, and... those who yearn for change."
A month later, "The Epic of Roland" swept through the upper echelons of the Heavenly Dou Empire like a cultural hurricane.
Tian Dou City, Crown Prince's Residence.
Qian Renxue (Xue Qinghe) closed the book in her hand, a strange light flashing in her golden eyes.
She had just finished reading the most central chapter of "The Epic of Roland"—"The Song of Caroline," which tells the story of the knight Roland who died alone in a canyon while protecting the flame of civilization. Before his death, he entrusted the "Holy Sword," a symbol of wisdom, to his companions, not his own son.
"Interesting..." she murmured to herself, "Destiny and the Way of the King, inheritance and responsibility... what exactly is Wen Yansheng trying to express?"
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Rongrong's boudoir.
Eight-year-old Ning Rongrong held a deluxe edition of "The Epic of Roland" and cried her eyes out.
She had just read about Roland's unicorn companion sacrificing himself to save his master. The sacred beast spirit and loyal protection reminded her of the "ideal world" described in the book.
"Father, I want to see Wen Yansheng! I want to become his disciple!"
Ning Rongrong tugged at Ning Fengzhi's sleeve, refusing to let go. "His writing is much better than those teachers who only talk about fighting and killing!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly, but his determination to invest in "Wen Yansheng" only strengthened.
In the past month, "The Epic of Roland" has not only brought in substantial profits, but more importantly, it has allowed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to occupy a commanding position in the cultural field.
Many originally neutral nobles developed a favorable impression of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School because of this book.
"Rongrong, Mr. Wen Yansheng lives a very secluded life; even your father hasn't seen him."
Ning Fengzhi comforted him, "However... Father has heard that this gentleman seems to have some connection with Notting Academy. When you're a little older, Father will send you to Notting Academy, okay?"
"Really?" Ning Rongrong burst into laughter through her tears. "Then I want to grow up quickly!"
Notting Academy, training grounds on the back mountain.
Tang San sat cross-legged on a blue stone, his soul power fluctuating violently. Beneath his feet, two soul rings slowly rotated—the first was yellow, and the second was also yellow, but a deeper color, indicating it was about six hundred years old.
He finally broke through level 20 and, with the help of Yu Xiaogang, hunted down a 600-year-old ghost vine, gaining his second soul skill, "Parasitism".
"Teacher, can I defeat Yan Zu now?" Tang San opened his eyes and looked at Yu Xiaogang, who looked exhausted.
Yu Xiaogang was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "Based on my observation, Yan Zu's soul power is at least level fifteen, and his combat ability... far surpasses that of others at the same level. Xiao San, don't always think about comparing yourself to others; your path..."
"My path is to surpass everyone." Tang San interrupted his teacher, a hint of obsession flashing in his eyes, "Including Yan Zu."
He stood up, the mechanism in his sleeve jingling softly. For the past year, besides his cultivation, he had devoted all his energy to making hidden weapons.
The blueprints for Zhuge's crossbow are 70% complete, and the craftsmanship of concealed weapons such as silent sleeve arrows and sand-spraying projectiles is already proficient.
He looked toward the main building of the college, as if he could see through the walls and see that always composed figure.
"Yan Zu, you wait."
Inside the Seventh Dormitory, Xiao Wu was excitedly demonstrating her newly learned "Wind God Leg" move to Yan Zu, combining it with Moon Shadow Step, achieving an unbelievable speed.
"Brother Azu, what do you think of my move 'Strong Grass in the Wind'?" The girl moved nimbly and tumbled in the cramped dormitory, her legs creating a blur of motion.
Yan Zu smiled and clapped: "Very good. However, you need to tighten your waist and abdomen a little more when exerting force, otherwise changing direction in the air will be sluggish."
He stepped forward and gently placed his hand on Xiaowu's waist, guiding her to adjust her posture. The two were very close, and Xiaowu could smell the faint scent of herbs on him. Her face flushed slightly, but she did not pull away.
Tang San happened to pass by outside the window.
He saw the blush on Xiao Wu's face, and the undisguised dependence and joy in her eyes when she looked at Yan Zu, and his fist clenched again.
The fingernails dug into the palm, and blood seeped out.
He couldn't feel any pain.
Only a cold premonition called "loss" was growing wildly in my heart.
Night deepened.
Yan Zu lay on the bed, his mind sinking into the spiritual world.
The phantom of the Xuanyuan Sword floated in the center, and the golden patterns on the sword had spread to one-third of the sword, with the unsealing rate reaching 9%.
Qilin Xiaoyu's size has increased compared to a year ago, and she is surrounded by auspicious clouds, with her life force range expanding to twenty-five meters.
"Not enough..." Yan Zu muttered to himself, "We need bigger changes, more recognition..."
He opened his eyes and took out the "Seed of Civilization: Hundred Grains Compendium" he had obtained from signing in. Under the moonlight, the breeding techniques for hybrid rice and the genetic improvement methods for cold-resistant wheat were like a scroll leading to the future.
"Food is the first necessity of the people..." Yan Zu said softly, "If the common people of Douluo Continent could no longer go hungry, how immense would the combined power of their will be?"
We can first let the mother plant it in her small yard as a trial. Once we see results, we can then promote it further, which will reduce a lot of the assistance required.