Chapter 32: A New Journey

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Zeng Yi didn't kill them because there was no deep hatred, and Zeng Yi was not a bloodthirsty person. He was a soul master with positive energy. He believed that after his warning, they would know the consequences of acting.

Indeed, the six troublemakers in the tavern were frightened by Zeng Yi's remarkable skill and left the tavern with their tails between their legs.

Zeng Yi was able to defeat the six soul Elders of the same level so quickly because their soul power and spirit rings were inferior to his own. Can those with a configuration of one white and two yellow compare to his one yellow and two purple? They were simply not on the same level. Not to mention them, there were not many people in the entire Douluo Continent who could match Zeng Yi's configuration of three front spirit rings.

Moreover, Zeng Yi practiced both the Wind Sword Technique and soul power, so his soul power was much stronger than others. Even though his soul power was only at level 33, it could be said that no one below level 40 with three spirit rings could be his match, including members of the main group.

Speed was essential for a swordsman. As the saying goes, the fastest martial arts cannot be broken. Swordsman pursued the art of one-hit kills, and Zeng Yi could achieve this technique to the extreme. He could precisely manipulate his soul power, concentrating it to a point, so that each strike was at full strength without wasting any power.

However, these six individuals were drunk and not focused, which is why they were defeated instantly by Zeng Yi. Otherwise, Zeng Yi would have to put more effort into his actions.

"Wow, little brother, I didn't expect you to be so powerful. Are you really just a Soul Elder?" Kali broke the silence first, amazed at Zeng Yi's strength. She had doubts whether he was just a Soul Elder since he instantly defeated six people of the same level. It was too abnormal!

"Hehe... they were just careless," Zeng Yi modestly replied.

"Kali, you are older than me, so calling me brother is fine, but what does the (little) in front mean?" 

Kali's way of addressing him drove Zeng Yi crazy.

"Hahaha, it turns out that Brother Zeng Yi is so strong. I thought we could have a fight, but you solved it in an instant," Xiong Zhong laughed and said. Just promoted to a three-ringed Soul Elder, he was itching for a fight, but unfortunately, he did not have the opportunity. Nevertheless, he did not think much about it and continued to drink.

"Brother Zeng Yi, are you really from a powerful faction?" Zhang Hou stared at Zeng Yi, full of doubt. In his opinion, only the geniuses from those powerful factions could achieve such power.

"I've already said I'm not. I'm just an ordinary person from a small village."

They did not believe Zeng Yi's words. Could an ordinary person accomplish all this? Was his small village a hidden clan?

Zeng Yi pretended to be in front of everyone, and he really enjoyed this feeling. He realized why the protagonists in web novels liked to show off. It was indeed addictive!

After the incident, they resumed eating and drinking. Only Uncel Zong could not calm his mind for a long time.

Zeng Yi's actions were something he believed he could not do. If they fought, he would not be Zeng Yi's match. It was truly terrifying. One must know that those who could fight beyond their level were already geniuses, but those who could fight beyond their rank couldn't even be described as geniuses. They were monsters!

Fortunately, Zeng Yi did not have any ill intentions towards them; otherwise, their team would not be able to handle it. However, for them, it was great to make friends with such a monster!

Shaking his head, Uncel Zong pushed away the thoughts in his mind and joined them, returning to their moments of joy.

Zeng Yi and his group stayed in the tavern drinking until midnight before they stopped and found an inn to rest.

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"Goodbye, everyone," Zeng Yi smiled at Kali and the others.

After resting in this small town for one night, Zeng Yi was going to continue his journey the next day. However, Kali and her group also had to leave and return to their city. Since their directions were different, they had to part ways.

"Hahaha, take care on your journey, brother!" Xiong Zhong shouted in his loud voice.

"Little brother, be careful on the road!" Kali teased Zeng Yi.

"Uh..."

"Zeng Yi, if you have the chance, you can come to the city of Suotuo in the Balak Kingdom to find us. We all live there," Uncel Zong said to Zeng Yi.

"Suotuo City? Alright!"

Zeng Yi thought the name of this city sounded quite familiar.

"Xiao Ju!"

Zeng Yi called out to Xiao Ju, who was still in Kali's arms, and immediately jumped onto Zeng Yi's shoulder upon hearing his voice.

"Meow~"

Zeng Yi gently touched Xiao Ju's furry head with his hand. Seeing how friendly Xiao Ju was towards him, Kali felt a little unhappy. She had just been affectionate with Xiao Ju, but as soon as Zeng Yi called, Xiao Ju quickly ran to him. She felt uncomfortable with this treatment.

I really want to have such a cute little cat!

Kali sighed with envy as she looked at Xiao Ju on Zeng Yi's shoulder.

"Well then, I'll be going," Zeng Yi said, turning around to leave. However, after taking a few steps, he stopped and turned his head to smile at Kali.

"Kali, you're actually quite pretty when you don't call me little brother. Hahaha, bye!"

After speaking, he disappeared from where he stood in an instant.

"You..."

Being teased like this by Zeng Yi, Kali's wheat-colored cheeks blushed, and she was infuriated, grinding her teeth and stomping her feet.

"Hahaha!"

Seeing this, everyone burst into laughter.

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Although Zeng Yi left the Sunset Forest, it did not change the fact that he was still directionally challenged. With the help of a detailed map he purchased in Sunset Town and constant inquiries to passersby, it took Zeng Yi more than three months to return to Lala Village, the place where his dream began.

Upon returning to the village, Zeng Yi's first action was to go back to his home. However, an embarrassing situation occurred when he saw the old village chief, Mara, offering incense to a wooden plaque in his house.

Indeed, Zeng Yi's greatest worry had come true.

Mara was startled when he saw Zeng Yi. After all, so many years had passed, and Zeng Yi had not returned. He believed that Zeng Yi had died and had not made way for him. Moreover, it had been over six years now, and Zeng Yi had gone through significant changes. He had grown taller and his appearance had changed. He appeared even more handsome than before, making it difficult to recognize him.

After Zeng Yi explained everything, Mara believed that he was indeed Zeng Yi. Upon learning that Zeng Yi had become an honorable soul master, breaking the curse of Lala Village not producing soul masters, he became the village's first soul master.

This news brought tears of joy to Mara, who said that he could now die without regrets. However, when he learned that Zeng Yi was not just a soul master but also a three-ringed Soul Elder, the old village chief became so excited that his high blood pressure almost flared up. Fortunately, Zeng Yi was there to help him calm down with his soul power. Otherwise, he would have really gone to meet his ancestors.

Zeng Yi returned to Lala Village, and the news of him becoming a soul master was announced throughout the village by the village chief. The entire village was in a state of excitement, similar to when someone in the village had been accepted into Tsinghua or Peking University in the previous world.

The news of Zeng Yi becoming a soul master led the village chief to host a feast for the entire village, setting up twenty tables at the village entrance and celebrating for two days and one night.

After spending a week in the village, Zeng Yi bid farewell to the old village chief Mara and continued on his new journey.

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