《Douluo Dalu - Reverence of the Food God》 1 Otherworldly Reincarnation In the back street of the slums, a young boy around the age of six, was laying on the ground, crying in the midst of pain. As a divine intervention, white lightning descends from the night sky, and struck the boy right center, homing, like a lightning rod. Ao Si Ka''s face was muddled and untidy, like pale jade, left uncut and unrefined. His deep-set of emerald jewel-like eyes gives people a kind of abstruse feeling. Noticeably silverly white hair, slightly covered in dirt. Ao Si Ka had a secret. He did not originate from here, in the continent of Douluo, but was instead from Earth. Not only did his soul transmigrate over from Earth, but he also retains his knowledge and memories of the Douluo Dalu timeline. When he first came to this mysterious world, Ao Si Ka''s heart was completely overjoyed. Ever read Xianxia novels before? The protagonists in those books, just like them, which one isn''t a full-fledged immortal, possessing unparalleled cultivating talent, dominating the whole competition; with strength, status, money, beauty, etc. All of them within their grasp. But before Ao Si Ka could even finish his daydreaming, he realized that something was indeed quite off. Somehow he ended up in the body of Ao Si Ka(Oscar), pre-adolescent, before he became widely known as the strongest food auxiliary type Spirit Master in the entirety of Douluo. And is a part of the infamous Shrek Seven Devils. Upon realizing this, Ao Si Ka is stoked, but immediately became disappointed, as he realized his combat spirit was undoubtedly a sausage. With his reincarnated memories, up until the completion of the first Douluo Dalu novel. He pretty much knew the whole storyline, and how it will proceed further on, but the most shocking thing was that he was actually able to see his own status like it was that of games. __________________________________________________ Name: Ao Si Ka (Oscar) Age: 6 Gender: Male Race: Human Spirit: [Sausage] [Kitchen Knife] Spirit Rank: 10 (Innate Full Spirit Power) Spirit Skill: N/A Skills: N/A __________________________________________________ He found out that he has a game like a system, and it was like any ordinary normal system, with no typical advanced A.I or anything special of the sought. Even his store was blacked out, and the necessary requirement to unlocked it was to officially become a spirit Master, by absorbing his first spirit ring from a spirit beast. He must kill it himself, single-handedly. With his memories retained, Ao Si Ka knew of the actual storyline and plot, but he didn''t completely rely on it. As a matter of fact, he knew about the butterfly effect, and how it would impact on the story, as it may deviate it from the norm. Ao Si Ka had a few girls he liked in the original novel, some were likable characters, others, unfortunately, suffered a terrible ending. While the others are left forgotten, never to be mention again, deemed not important and played an uncongenial role to the actual plot by the author of the story. In the end, Ao Si Ka deeply sighs, in disappointment. Ao Si Ka slept on the streets in the slum neighbourhood, in the midst of the cold windy night. His muddled six years old, child size body, shivers against the cold. As he hugged his legs, curved into a ball, to preserve heat. In his first day, after arriving in the world of Douluo Dalu, Ao Si Ka was still very ignorant of the world; the pain and hunger of starvation, he experienced it first hand, and felt it in his stomach, after coming to this world. Almost to the point of degrading... He didn''t realized until now, that Ao Si Ka was an orphan, living in the backstreets of the slums. Ao Si Ka didn''t know whether his parents truly abandoned him, alive, or even that they all have died in an accident. Everything remains a mystery. It was never explained in the novel. But one thing, he knew for sure, is that Ao Si Ka was of common birth; not born of royalty, nor a rich noble family or background. If it weren''t for the facts that this world, still have kind and generous people, he would have been long dead by now. Die of starvation, etc. Fortunately, enough his combat spirit is a food auxiliary system type, sausage. It is enough to sustain his body, keeping himself a bit well fed, replenishing depending on his internal storage of spirit power available, but not enough to prevent malnutrition. When he first have taken notice of his status, Ao Si Ka was in for a complete surprise. As he realised that he has innate full spirit power. Nevertheless, he possesses the twin spirit essence as well. Who knew. Ao Si Ka scrunched his eyebrows, in puzzlement, he said. "Why a kitchen knife though. Does it somehow have to be related to his food theme, auxiliary type system though?" He shrugged it off, and left the slum area, to head to the Outer regions of the Star Dou forest. As he walk pass, exiting through the city gates, his gaze met the armed guard''s line of sight. There was no sign of hostility, they didn''t instigate any sort of action, or precaution in advance. Seeing the little six year old orphan child as not a threat, or even a need and sense to be wary of. One of the armed city guard''s, by the side, look at Ao Si Ka attire, dirt untidy, with a deep sense of pity. He lightly said, in a cold tone. "Get lost kid..." As he reluctantly shoo the boy away, not wanting to get involved himself, with an orphan child. As he already have enough people to feed, on his low income salary. He intended to get a 100-year yellow spirit ring for his first spirit. As it would alleviate his cultivation to the next level. Allowing him to enter the first step into realms of the Spirit Master world. So Ao Si Ka took his first step into the Star Dou forest by himself, aware of the dangers of the spirit beast, as he summoned the ordinary looking kitchen knife. Clutching it tightly in his grasp, in a ready stabbing position, like he was holding a dagger, instead of a normal chopping knife. That said, that doesn''t mean that he isn''t afraid of getting killed, but rather it is necessary for himself to advance further to become a Spirit Master. Otherwise, he would be considered ordinary, weak, and worthless, like any other homeless hobo saw living in the slums. How pitiful... Soon as he went deeper into the forest. Carefully, trudging with extreme caution, as he listens in to the sounds of his surroundings. The movements of the wind, the leaves rustling, footsteps, and so on. In order to identify potential enemies. As he slowly proceeds with caution, Ao Si Ka was, fortunately, lucky enough to be able to encounter a weak looking plant type spirit beasts in the yellow 200-years range. Ao Si Ka encountered a Grass Leaf Warrior, which was in the 240-year range. It was a plant type spirit beast, with a humanoid body type. Its body is made up entirely of vines, and plentiful of leaves, irradiating translucent blue veins, melded together into the shape of a human, with massive thick arms like a warrior. Its height is roughly around a meter, with its lower body torso, resembling numerous roots, takes to the ground, embeded into the soil, like an actual plant. 2 First Spirit Ring Ao Si Ka was being quite careful, moving as silently as possible, with his quiet sidesteps, encircling around the Grass Leaf Warrior''s blind spot. Behind the plant creature itself, outside of its range of sight. As it''s murky yellow like eyes, that resembles six glow bugs, gaze towards the morning daybreak sky. Its large plant like body, fixed in place, its roots dug into the ground, facing towards the direction of the sun. With its numerous razor leaves, that made up its body, pointing downwards, to increase its surface area, in order to absorb as many rays of sunlight as possible. With great difficulty, Ao Si Ka approaches the Grass Leaf Warrior, from behind. Whilst, limiting the amount of noise, incurred from his footsteps to as little as possible, in order to not make the Grass Leaf Warrior become aware of his existence. When he is just about a few feet away. Ao Si Ka made up his mind, he is prepare to make the firsr kill. His heart rate is pacing, his breathing becomes unsteady. Ao Si Ka readied his blade, tightening his hold on the handle of the blade. In one explosive burst of energy, and all of the tension is released, the andrenaline kicks in, as he rapidly charges forth. He did not slow down, or stop in mid swing, as he suddenly jumps onto the bareback of the Grass Leaf Warrior, greatly alarming it of his presence. Ao Si Ka stabbed the kitchen knife, the blade embeded deeply into back of the Grass Leaf Warrior, causing it to writhe in intense agony. As a green liquid like substance, ooze out from its body. On instinct, the Grass Leaf Warrior wildly swung his body around, hitting the trees and many branches to the side, damaging itself in the process. Presumably, in order to get rid of the boy, that is hanging around on its back, with his knife stabbing into it. Ao Si Ka managed to hold on, for a little while longer, by grabbing onto its vines, and using it as support, as well as, a foothold to balance himself, in case if he ever falls down. Carrying on his struggles, to subdue the fierceplant beast. Ao Si Ka starts to climb, scaling the large Grass Leaf Warrior plant beast, managing to reach the top, in the near end. He takes out his knife, and directly plunges the knife into one of its eyes, as green blood is splurge outward everywhere, covering Ao Si Ka''s whole attire. The Grass Leaf Warrior screech in agony, as it''s many leafs stick up, pointing outwards, sensing his precise location, on its body. Not before Ao Si Ka continues to stab the remainder of its eyes. He didn''t manage to completely eradicate all of its eyes, before he was caught by the Grass Leaf Warrior''s claws, and was flung to the side. Ao Si Ka was sent flying a couple feets away, rolling on the ground. Unfortunately, he hit his back against the trunk of the tree, further injuring himself. But the injuries were not very serious, or very life threatening, at all. It would just take a lot of time to heal, that''s all. Blood came out from his mouth, as he lightly coughs. Scratches and bruises covered his body, but he still endures it. Ao Si Ka got up from the ground, and sat leaning himself against the tree, feeling extremely tired, and in a heap of pain. He looks over at his target, seeing the now fully enraged Grass Leaf Warrior, fuming red in anger. But it was not able to do anything, because it was stationery. Even if it could move, it was not fast enough to catch up to the boy. And now the boy is outside of its attack range. Ao Si Ka thought, mocking the plant creature. ''What a stupid move.'' Ao Si Ka just smirks, smiling at the now angry Grass Leaf Warrior plant beast, as he spread his hand out. Feeling his strong soul connection, with his combat spirit, he then called out to it. The knife that was embeded in its eye, strongly vibrate, pulsating with energy. Slowly, unlodging itself, out from the wound. Feeling a strong sense of attractions, the knife then floats towards Ao Si Ka''s direction, flying right into his hand. Ao Si Ka said, in a very mocking tone. "Let''s end this now shall we. It has gone on for long enough..." He begrudgingly got up from his spot, and slowly begins to make his way, towards the injured Grass Leaf Warrior plant beast. The Grass Leaf Warrior had numerous slash and stab wounds covering it''s body, inflicted by Ao Si Ka hinself. Four of its eyes had been slashed, as green blood oozed out from the wound, covering it''s other eyes, preventing from seeing clearly. The plant creature, the Grass Leaf Warrior begrudgingly accepted it''s fate, as it closes the remainder of its eyes, in submission. It is prepared to accept its unfortunate fate, as it''s body remained still, unmoving, taking in Ao Si Ka numerous slashes with his knife. Until its final breathe, its life vanishes, before its darkened eyes... A glowing vibrant yellow spirit rings starts to appear, coming out of the Grass Leaf Warrior''sdead body. Since he was the one that killed it, dealing the final blow, it should be right for him to absorb the spirit ring. Without much thought, Ao Si Kawilled the spirit ring, to float over towards him, as he begins the process of absorption, assimilating the 240 years old spirit ring, into his sausage combat spirit. The absorption process was not even that difficult, having stay within the boundaries of optimal spirit ring, a spirit trainee could handle. But rather, it is the rate of assimilation that was quite slow, taxing on Ao Si Ka mental fortitude, as he to perservere the long process. After a hour had passed. A sound of rumbling echoes, emanating from within Ao Si Ka''s body. He has successfully broken through the threshold, immediately, stepping foot into the realms of Spirit Master. The spiritual pressure of a Spirit Master suddenly erupted out from within his body, spreading outwards in all direction, before retracting backward into him once again. Ding! [ You have successfully broken through to the Spirit Master realm. Innate Spirit Power rank 12.. ] [ The 1st Ring Spirit Skill [ Extreme Recovery Sausage ] acquired. ] ______________________________________________ 1st Spirit Ring Spirit Skill Name: Extreme Recovery Sausage Incantation: I your father, have a really big sausage Effects: Recovery of Health | Heal physical injuries | Restoration of Spirit Power Spirit Ring Origin: Grass Leaf Warrior Age: 240 years oldColour: Yellow ______________________________________________ [ The necessary requirement has been met. The System Store is now unlocked. ] When Ao Si Ka saw the description of his 1st Ring Spirit Skill the [ Extreme Recovery Sausage ]. He immediately becomes excited, as he summons his sausage combat spirit, activating his 1st Ring Spirit ability. He called out loud, whilst chanting his spirit Incantation, for a much more powerful effect. "I your father, have a really big sausage." Now that he said it out loud, Ao Si Ka became slightly embarrassed. Luckily, nobody was here to hear him said that. Thankfully... Ao Si Ka angrily said, mockingly. "Whoever thought of this chant, must have a screw loose in their brain. Or is pretty confident enough with the size of their DICK." Whilst, shaking his head, his cheeks feeling a bit red. 3 Extreme Recovery Sausage A bright light flashed by, as spirit power is poured into his right hand. On the back of his hand, a glowing violet pink spirit mark then appeared, as Ao Si Ka activated his 1st ring spirit ability. Ao Si Ka called out the name of his 1st ring spirit ability. "Extreme Recovery Sausage." And then immediately, a sizzling brown orangey hot sausage materialised. It''s strong herbal fragrance, earthy nature, and scent, infused with the essence of the Grass Leaf Warrior, strongly wafted his nose. It naturally causes the little Ao Si Ka, who has been hungry for days, repeatedly eating the same food for days, to drool slightly. But he managed to refrain himself from embarrassing himself any longer. Quickly, wiping away the drools, dribbling down the side of his face, with the back of his sleaves. Without holding back, Ao Si Ka starts to rapidly devour the Extreme Recovery Sausage,like a starving hungry beast. Taking large bites, stuffing his cheeks, and down his throat. Gone within seconds. Ao Si Ka then lets out a satisfied look, his facehas grown slightly red, looking like a angry chipmunk, regaining a healthy glow. A warmth wave of energy, then invades, spreading to the rest of his body. Soothing the mind, and recuperate his body. The small injuries and bruises on his body, he incurred from fighting, the Grass Leaf Warrior. Rapidly, began to heal, disappearing before his very eyes. Upon a closer look, from a third person perspective, you could see vibrant green vines, covering the surface of the injury or wound, criss-crossing in and out like stitches. Slowly, closing the wound, then the stitches vanishes, becoming green particles, which assimilate itself with the user, becoming new flesh, and skin tissue. Ao Si Ka smirks, smiling, and stretching his body out. Having felt refreshed, his hunger satiated, but hasn''t dissappeared. Ao Si Ka excitingly said, from his recent observation, information gained after obtaining his 1st Spirit Ring. "It would seem that the Extreme Recovery Sausage is an effective recovery support spirit ability, as I thought. But to what extent can it recover, and heal the user, upon consumption. Is there a time limit in duration before the sausage dissappears. Does the effect diminishes after each use. Can the healing effect be stack together... Beats me." Ao Si Ka sighs expressively, shaking his shoulders. A spirit after obtaining a spirit ring, will undergo a process of variation in order to progress, and further evolve. Even If there were two of the same spirit, with similar spirit ring, they will still evolve to gain entirely different spirit abilities, walking down a different route, and vice versa. Evolution varies from one person to another, not one remains the same, identical to another. Even if the spirit ring differs in age by slightly a bit, the designated outcome of one''s own spirit ability will greatly differ in effect and power. The original Ao Si Ka(Oscar) from the Douluo Dalu main storyline, was a full on Auxiliary Support System Spirit Master. He rarely gets involved in direct confrontations, and rather supports others from the sidelines. It wasn''t until the following, after obtaining his 6th Spirit Ring, Clone Mirror Large Sausage. That Ao Si Ka managed to have, the capability to hold his own, against Spirit Masters for a certain duration of time. His initial first two spirit rings, were in the 100+ years range. Therefore his 1st spirit ring Big Recovery Sausage was not as much powerful and effective, as the current 200+ years Extreme Recovery Sausage. A thought suddenly crossed his mind, as he starts to recall on something. ''If I remember correctly, when an individual Spirit Master reaches rank 10, by registering their spirit ranks, they''re freely entitled to receive a monthly stipend of 1 spirit gold coin from Spirit Hall.'' Ao Si Ka then became excited, drowning on the idea, that he no longer need to be a beggar on the streets anymore. Once he officially registers his spirit rank, in Fa Ming City''s Spirit Hall, obtaining a monthly allowance. Ao Si Ka paused for a sec, before strolling over to the corpse of the dead, Grass Leaf Warrior plant spirit beast, lying in front of him. A idea suddenly enters into his head. "I wonder if I can store this dead corpse in my own Inventory. Later I can sell it to some shop to make a profit. A corpse of a plant spirit beast must have some use. Since it''s plant like body is full of abundant of wood spiritual energy. It can be used as an ingredient for medicine, refining pills, or something..." Ao Si Ka bend down on knees, almost instinctively, he knew how to access his Inventory. Whilst reaching his hand, lightly touching the dead body of the Grass Leaf Warrior. He called out within mind, feeling a connection with a mysterious force. With a thought, the mysterious force starts to distort, the space around the dead Grass Leaf Warrior''s corpse. A strong suction force then pulled the body into the portal, and the dissappears like that, stored withinside Ao Si Ka''s personal Inventory. Leaving the outer regions of Star Dou forest, Ao Si Ka began to make his way back to Fa Ming city. He then walk through the city entrance, pass by the very same City Guard''s, he encountered on his way this morning. They''ve each gave Ao Si Ka a cold scrutinise look, observing him from top to bottom, judging him based on his looks and dirt poor rag attire. They deemed him as not even a threat, or worth something to be worry about. So they it as unnecessary, lettinh him pass by through the city gates peacefully, without much trouble. On Douluo Continent, regardless of whether it''s Heaven Dou Empire or Star Luo Empire, in any city or province, Spirit Hall could be that city''s symbolic power structure. Ao Si Ka only needs to asked a random passersby, and he successfully found the location of Fa Ming City''s Spirit Hall. Ao Si Ka barely just arrived at Fa Ming City''s Spirit Hall, when he was immediately stopped by Spirit Hall''s entrance guard''s. "Halt, little boy. This is Spirit Hall. You can''t just simply enter without permission." Fa Ming City''s Spirit Hall''s location was a tall marble building, with an immensely large added dome structure. Just the width of the front must exceed a hundred meters, height reaching up to thirty meters, divided into three floors. The entire building was of white marble, and the emblem on the front gate had one longsword, with the hilt form the shape of angel wings. From the information that he gathered, Ao Si Ka knew that an emblem with only one simple sword design, meant that Fa Ming City''s Spirit Hall was amongst the lowest rank Spirit Hall. The two entrance gate guard''s appeared to be twenty to thirty years old or so, the spirit power fluctuating on their bodies were not all that distinct, feeling as if neither had reached even spirit master level. It looked like Fa Ming city was indeed a remote city, in the outskirts of Barak Province, from the indication of Spirit Hall level, it could be seen that this city was deemed of no importance to Heaven Dou Empire. Ao Si Ka readjust his posture, as he spoke carefully, with proper manners and etiquette. "Greeting, Mister Guards. I have just recently obtained my first spirit ring, and successfully became a spirit master. I have come here to have my spirit master level appraised." 4 Yellow Spirit Ring Ao Si Ka said so, in the midst, drawing the two gate guard''s attention to himself. As a violet pink spirit mark appeared on his back hand, his sausage spirit materialises, and a glowing yellow spirit ring appeared, surrounding him. Spirit Rings are said to be the souls released by Spirit Beasts following after their deaths, sacrifice, or contract with humans. The Spirit Ring can only be absorbed by the person who delivers the final killing blow, and should the individual meet the requirements, their cultivation should be at the peak of the cultivation realm, at a Rank (Rank 10, 20, 30, etc.) to be able to absorb it, in order to break through to the next. Spirit Rings are usually divided into categories based on their age; White : 1-10 Year Spirit Ring, Yellow : 100-999 Year Spirit Ring, Purple : 1,000-9999 Year Spirit Ring, Black : 10,000-99,999 Year Spirit Ring, Red : 100,000-99,999 Year Spirit Ring... Right now, a glowing vibrant yellow spirit ring materialised, floating around Ao Si Ka''s body. This yellow spirit ring indicated that he possesses a 100 year spirit ring for his martial spirit. It also indicated the level of talent and fighting capabilities one must possess in order to deal with the threat of the spirit beast. Unless one gains the upper hand and necessary help by borrowing the strength of another to subdue the spirit beast, and then deal the final blow. With a surprise look, they inhaled in a breathe of cold air, as their gaze are drew to the yellow 100 year spirit ring, released by Ao Si Ka''s martial spirit. The two gate guards both look at each other, in awe, and shock, revealing a glint of admiration in their eyes, before outright returning their gaze to face Ao Si Ki. The guard on the left, coughed twice, to clear his throat, before he spoke. "It turns out to be like this, then go inside. Reaching the first floor reception hall look for spirit grandmaster Ma Xing-Ti, he can help you." "Thank you, Sir." Ao Si Ka replied, neatly bowing his head, showing his appreciating to the guards, before he hurriedly walked inside Spirit Hall. The two guards'' envious gazes, followed him, as his small figure slowly vanishes, entering Spirit Hall, then one of them spoke up. "Nice, kid. Well mannered and polite..." One of the guards sigh, feeling regretful, and said. "Originally, if I could on chance gain admittance to attend a spirit academy, when I was younger, with the academy''s resource, then maybe right now I could have already become a spirit master. Hey, wait a minute. Something is not right, here. Only coming here to us when he is advancing, with talents like these, he would already met the requirement for a free scholarship. What academy don''t want gifted talents like these. So why did this child come running to our Spirit Hall?" The other guard replied, attentively, as if he knows the answer. "Who knows? No matter, however old this child is, talent is still talent. Judging from his dirt poor attire, he was properly an orphan, raised on the streets. With no parents or guardians, no one to vouch for him. So how will he gain enough money to pay the tuition fee to enter an academy." The twenty metre high dome has a certain kind of atmosphere, just as Ao Si Ka walked into the Spirit Hall, he was immediately influenced by this kind of vast grandeur. The dome of the entire hall was completely covered with murals. In each and every little square was painted a variety of spirit depictions. On the bottom glittered brilliant gold, giving people a feeling of both gold and jade in glorious splendour and unadorned simplicity. As the age of the spirit beast increases, their cultivation base rises proportion to the age of their spirit ring. So becoming more combat orientated, and eventually developing sentience. Spirit Hall had all around huge crystal windows, the sunlight passing through the crystal windows refracting onto the murals, golden light glittering giving people even more of a dazzling and stunning feeling. Reception hall, where was the reception hall? Influenced by the atmosphere of the hall, Ao Si Ka began searching for the destination of this trip. Not many people were within Spirit Hall, and around were only some servants cleaning. Since Ao Si Ka did not know how to find the reception hall, when he was preparing to approach some people to ask, he was met with the cold gaze of some judgemental people. As they scowled out him, for his poor looking attire. Nothing different from how normal people sees him. Ao Si Ka stepped up, and walked towards the front desk, where the receptionist lie. Right now, two female spirit master was stationed at the front desk, one has a tall but slender stature, with well developed, facial features, bosoms, and such, could be count amongst other beauties. Whilst, the other was slightly younger in age, but not much inferior, in terms of beauty. The two people were talking, laughing, and gossiping with each other, not taking the least bit notice of this tiny Ao Si Ka approaching them. "Greetings, Elder sisters." Ao Si Ka softly called out to them, with his child like voice, catching their attention. As they surprisingly look around, searching for the source of the voice, before looking down at the six years old child figure of Ao Si Ka. The older female spirit master furrow her eyebrows, slightly puzzled, at the appearance of a child. The younger female spirit master at the desk, making a surprised sound, and said. "How come our Spirit Hall still has such a small child? A dirt poor one at that. Must be from a commoner. Who would dare bring their child late, to our Spirit Hall, to undergo spirit awakening?" Ao Si Ka lightly frowns, his smile twitching. As they completely misunderstood his intentions and the whole situation. Ao Si Ka sighs. Seeing Ao Si Ka uncanny expressions, the older female spirit master felt the atmosphere, and immediately hit the younger one on the head, with her hand, before apologizing. "Ahem. Sorry for my co-workers rude behaviour. And what may I help you child?" "Ow! That hurts. Why did you hit me?" The younger female spirit master screamed, caressing her head, around the place that hurt, with teary looking eyes. Ao Si Ka lightly coughs, clearing his throat, before he said. "My name is Ao Si Ka, food auxiliary system spirit master, Sausage spirit. I''ve just recently obtained my first spirit ring. Now I''ve come to Spirit Hall to undergo Spirit advancement appraisal, and in addition to test my spirit power rank." The two female spirit master was indeed shock, but the younger female spirit master shouted. "You have already obtained your first spirit ring? How fast. This is truly unprecedented, what fast training speed, worthy to be called a genius. Judging from your appearance, you''re still very young, it should not be that long since you first awakened your spirit right. Where are your parents?" The older female spirit master was seemingly somewhat dissatisfied and annoyed over being ignored. She lightly place her hand, on the shoulder of her companion, the younger female spirit master reacted, feeling the slight spirit pressure placed on her. She gasped, as the pressure intensified. "Ming Yi. I''m sorry, alright. I won''t barge into the conversation anymore. Please release me... I said, I was sorry. " 5 Spirit Grade Appraisal Ming Yi lightly releases her hold on Ying Yue, her spiritual pressure dissipates. She sighs, and then said, with clear sincerity in heart. "Ying Yue. You should know not to ask or inquire on a person''s background. Unless it''s absolutely necessary for the line of work." "I''m sorry..." The impression Ying Yue gave off, towards Ao Si Ka was not wrong and should be considered in Spirit Hall a normal conscientious attendant. However, Ming Yi is a lot much older, and more experienced, in the line of her work. From just a glance, she could easily pick up on the signs, detailing the movement, and body language of her client. From her sense of reasoning, and observation, she could easily tell that Ao Si Ka was of no background, born of common folks, maybe working class. His attitude and manners of speaking show that he was properly raised, or even educated to some degree. But his attire is clearly worse off, presumably not wash for days, or even weeks. A logical conclusion is that he was an orphan, forced to live on the streets, or abandoned by his birth parents. Ming Yi''s deduction was straight on. As she has seen many children that was born and raised on the streets. Some of them were even discovered to possess amazing talents for cultivation, therefore was adopted into major families, or fostered into a Clan. Ming Yi was somewhat apologetic, as she spoke to Ao Si Ka. Whilst giving out orders to her colleague. "Ying Yue, please guide the boy to see the elders." Ying Yue happily obliged, and brought Ao Si Ka along the side, climbing a flight of stairs to the Spirit Hall second floor, reaching the second-floor landing. Here Ao Si Ka could see a large hallway, that was surrounded by enclosed rooms, and from here one could also directly see the first-floor hall. With no need to ask, this should be Spirit Hall''s office area. Ying Yue was obviously impatient to go accompany Ming Yi, her body stiffens a bit, bringing Ao Si Ka with lightning speed to reach the door of a room, and without knocking, pushed the door and entered. "Who is this, ah, how bold." A somewhat hoarse voice resounded from within the room. This was a well-lit office, and behind a spacious desk sat an elderly man, in neat and tidy spirit master dress, along with the three standard three swords symbol, showing he was a spirit grandmaster level battle spirit master. "So it''s Ying Yue, why are you kids so rash. For spirit master''s cultivation, one must concentrate one''s attention, with a steady disposition. Otherwise, you will come to resemble me, somehow unable to advance past the thirtieth rank threshold." Ying Yue somewhat grumbling, farrowing her brows, and said. "Grandmaster Xu Ling Guo, don''t be so long-winded. This child has come to undergo spirit advancement appraisal. I''ll trouble elder with the accession." Ying Yue''s relationship with this old spirit master was clearly very good, almost comparable to grandfather and his grandchild, as the old grandmaster lightly chuckled. Just as his gaze was about to drop down, meeting the gaze of Ao Si Ka, he couldn''t help but be somewhat astonished at the predicament. "Ying Yue, are you certain this child has come to undergo advancement appraisal and not spirit awakening?" Ying Yue said with a wry smile, almost insinuating something, then why else would my elder sister get upset at me for. "Of course, I''m certain, Elder Xu. I''ve already verified that the boy Ao Si Ka, with his sausage spirit, already obtained his first spirit ring, therefore he recently advanced to the spirit master realm. Elder, I will have to trouble you. I''ve got important matters to discuss with sister Ming Yi, so I will leave first." She finished speaking, lightly tap on Ao Si Ka''s shoulders, giving Ao Si Ka a heart warming smile, before she hastily walks out. It left Ao Si Ka to be in a slight daze, as he revealed a confused look. Looking at Ying Yue''s back, the old spirit master Xu Ling Guo gaze softened, but couldn''t help shake his head. "Youngsters, these days, so impatient to get work done, that they should put more effort into cultivating. Or else they becomes like me... wasting their youth." Ao Si Ka stood alongside old spirit master Xu Ling Guo, hearing Xu Ling Guo''s mutter to himself, and ramblings about youth. Ao Si Ka spoke up, snapping old spirit master Xu Ling Guo out of his ramblings, and grabbing his attention. "Hello, grandmaster Xu Ling Guo." Abruptedly stopping old spirit master Xu Ling Guo''s rambling. He smiled gently, warmly patting Ao Si Ka''s little head. He spoke. "Child, there is no need to call me, Grandmaster. My achievement and status does not warrant much. I cannot be amounted to an, Grandmaster. Besides this year, I''m already eighty-two years old, going by that age, calling me your grandfather does not pose an issue." The old man''s kind, warm, and affectionate demeanor, immediately increased Ao Si Ka''s good impression of him. And then again, he greeted him. "Hello, grandpa Xu..." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo smiled slightly. However, a hint of grief resurfaces, only to dissappear shorty afterwards. He thought to himself, as it bring back old memories. Ao Si Ka kind of remind him of his son. ''It''s too bad that I don''t have any grandchildren. My son, the last of my bloodline died, many years ago... sigh.'' He continued the conversation, with holding his emotions back. "Come, I bring you to undergo advancement appraisal. You are a very polite child. It''s kind of a pity that a talent such as you is wasted. Unfortunately, you weren''t selected for the free scholarship, out from the bunch." While speaking, old spirit master Xu Ling Guo led him, pulling at Ao Si Ka little hand, seeing him as almost his grandchild, to leave the office, walking along the second floor landing towards the inner side of Spirit Hall. Just as they reached the end of the landing, three lofty vaulted doors appeared before Ao Si Ka. Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo said with a slight smile: "Here is the actual spirit testing room for undergoing advancement appraisal. Come child." Whilst speaking, old spirit master Xu Ling Guopushed open the leftmost door, bringing Ao Si Ka to walk inside. Entering the room, Ao Si Ka felt an unfamiliarfeeling, causing him some slight discomfort; his internal spiritual power fluctuating, moving slightly, out of his control, as if following a particular kind of rhythm. This room was very wide, and also very tall, as much as two hundred square metres, and an immense window provided ample lighting. Ao Si Ka immediately found out the cause that which is affecting his internal spiritual power: on all four walls, all around were inset uncountable fist sized black rocks, looking like the material should be the same as what Spirit Mastersoriginally used for spirit awakening. On the floor, was depicted an enormous token tile''s symbol, a long sword pointing down, pointing right at the gate entrance. This symbol was like the one mounted outside Spirit Hall. Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo saw Ao Si Kataking notice of the pattern on the floor, and said with a slight smile: "We here are the lowest rank Spirit Hall, also known as a Branch Spirit Hall..." 6 Good Intentions "On the Continent, even if it is the smallest city, they all have Spirit Hall on the same scale as ours. Above branch halls are Child Spirit Halls, and again a level higher is Lord Spirit Hall. Reaching the level of Lord Spirit Hall, they are all are placed in great cities. In the two Imperial capitals, there are fourth ranked Saint Spirit Halls. The fifth level is Papal Hall, there is our Spirit Hall''s most sublime place. Above Papal Hall, there is only the legendary Douluo Consecration Hall. Only a spirit master reaching Douluo rank, can have the qualifications to enter there, and it is also the final destination of spirit masters possessing Spirit Hall registered rank above Douluo. It is the place all spirit masters long for." The six kinds of level of Spirit Hall which Ma Xiu-Nuo spoke of happened to correspond to the six kinds of signs that represents Spirit Hall, Ao Si Ka in his heart already understood this. He thanked Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo for his lecture. "Thank you for telling me about these, grandpa Xu, can we now begin?" Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo smiled gently, heaving a sigh, he said: "The youngsters these days. Oh, their temperament is all impatient like that. Very well, then boy, we will now begin. Summon your martial spirit, and then release your spirit ring." Ao Si Ka walked over, to stand in the centre of the formation, the formation array reacted, as they began to glow. He raised his right hand upwards, with complete concentration and calm breath, the fragrance of food fills the air, producing a warm current slowly rising from the centre of his palm. An extremely thick blade of sausage sprang out, defying the laws of gravity, it floats above his hand. The bright hundred year Grass Leaf Warrior spirit ring, rising from beneath under Ao Si Ka''s feet, centred on his body, moving up and down. Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo, at first wore a mild smile, when he first saw the sausage surging out from Ao Si Ka''s right hand, he chuckled. But when he saw the hundred yearspirit ring, his expression revealed Extreme shock."This-, this is a hundred years spirit ring?" Ao Si Ka''s eyes glimmered, revealing a concerned look, as a faint lustrous of light shine upon his emerald eyes. He said so with worry. "Is there a problem? Granpa Xu..." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo rubbed his eyes, certainly he had not seen things wrong, right now, his attention is shifted to the yellow spirit ring on Ao Si Ka''s body, "A hundred year spirit ring, it''s actually a hundred year spirit ring. No wonder, I''ve felt such a strong spiritual pressure released off from that little sausage. The hundred year spirit ring must have provided a strong effective supportive spirit ability to your first ring. Child, I still do not know what your name is." Ao Si Ka happily replied. "My name is Ao Si Ka (Oscar)." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo exhaled a long breath, before calming down, the agitation growing in his heart. "I can confirm, you have some talent to have train your spirit, so far, to have reached this level. However, one must possess the capability to hunt a hundred year spirit beast on their own is already very difficult. It''s too bad that your sausage spirit growth potential is extremely limited, possessing zero to near no combat capabilities. Auxiliary food system spirit master is one of the hardest to advance, with its slow training speed." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo then picked up a yellow crystal ball from a table to the side, and walked over to the front, in front of Ao Si Ka. He calmly said. "Infuse your spirit power into this orb, and let me have a look at what level you have reached. According to theory, you should be eleventh..." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo''s one ''rank'' word had still not been spoken, as the crystal ball he placed in Ao Si Ka''s hand already shone progressively brighter with a yellow misty radiance. The radiance could not be considered very powerful, but it was extremely clear. "This-, this is..., twelve ranked spirit power." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo looked at Ao Si Ka a little bit, as if seeing a little monster, "Could it be because the spirit ring itself is powerful, incidentally increasing spirit power, but, it still should not skip a rank, ah? Child, could you tell me, your spirit ring was hunted from what spirit beast?" Ao Si Ka said so, without holding back. "It was the Grass Leaf Warrior." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo was greatly shocked, "No wonder, no wonder, unexpectedly it''s the among lower level spirit beasts, the Grass Leaf Warrior. Even if it is a hundred year Grass Leaf Warrior, it is still difficult to kill because of its strong vitality, and abundant of stamina. So that''s why you are able to skip a level. But how is it possible for you to..." Ao Si Ka immediately came up with an excuse. "It was thanks to help of a masked senior. He helped me subdue the spirit beast for me, in order for me to kill it, and obtain my first spirit ring." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo asked, curiously about the identity of the senior. "Do you know this masked senior?" Ao Si Ka replied. "No. Even if I did managed to find out, I made a promisr to not disclose his identity, as I already owed him a favor." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo''s expression became serious, as he suddenly change his approach. "Little Ao, would you be willing to join Spirit Hall." Ao Si Ka contemplated, acting like any child would, he acted ignorant of the ordeal. "Grandpa Xu, am I already not registered in Spirit Hall?" Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo shook his head, and said. "No, this is different. Registering at Spirit Hall, is a matter the overwhelming majority of spirit masters will do. Thus obtaining the national stipend. But joining Spirit Hall, means becoming Spirit Hall''s exclusive spirit master. Spirit master cultivation is also carried out by directly entering a Spirit Hall special institution." Ao Si Ka shook his head in denial, he then provided an excuse. "That is probably impossible for me, right now. It''s not that I don''t want to attend a primary spirit academy, or join any sort of institution, but rather honestly I think it''s just a waste of time. I do not want to be chained down by rules and regulation. Time that I could spend cultivating,and work on to improve myself." "Things that I could learn in the academy, could be easily taught by others, all you have to do is ask the right people. There is presumably scholars that are willing to teach by the hour. And there is bound to be discrimination and treatment of statuses. I do not want to get involved in the struggles." Ao Si Ka couldn''t help but recall on the event, that which lead to the working class student, having a scuttle with the nobles. Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo sigh, as he reluctantly said. "It is true that the treatment of common folks are worse off. Unless you have important backing or from a noble background, you won''t get preferred treatment. There is bound to be many hardship, that is life my boy." 7 Spirit Halls Protection Ao Si Ka smiled slightly, lighting the mood up, as he said: "Do not feel so down like this, if I hadnot come to Spirit Hall, maybe I could not have obtain such a good spirit ring. What do you say, grandpa Xu." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo was left dumbfounded for a moment there, before he quickly regained a smile on his face, as he said. "What you said is true, boy. Well, the spirit advancement review assessment has now concluded. Starting from now on, you are a Heaven Dou Empire honoured Spirit Master. Be well recieved in the ranks of spirit masters. Hereafter, every month you can rely on the badge issued by Spirit Hall, you can withdraw a monthly stipend at Spirit Hall. A Spirit Master''s stipend is every month one gold spirit coin. When you''ve reached spirit grandmaster level, the monthly stipend will then increased to ten gold spirit coins. Regarding the matter with you not wanting to join Spirit Hall, I understand your decision, and will stand by it." Ao Si Ka replied with honesty, cupping his hands together, as he expressed his appreciation for the old man. "Thank you..." When Ao Si Ka left the room, within his hand, he was already holding Spirit Hall''s specially forged badge. The badge was quite round in shape, neatly made made by a master artisan, as on the back carved was his name, and on the front was carved two intertwining brambles, symbolising the spirit master level. After Ao Si Ka left the room, old spirit master Xu Ling Guo was left to himself, as he starts to feel a bit lonely. He sighs, and walks down the hallway to his office room. Slowly, old spirit master Xu Ling Guo''s senile demeanor decipates, as he regains his calm wise self. Appropriate of his high ranking Elder status of Spirit Hall (branch). He enters his office room, midway, before he stops right in front of his desk. He called out, his hoarse elderly voice, breaks the silence. "Liu Xing!" And almost immediately upon calling his name, a youth with flowing green hair, exuding the spiritual pressure of a spirit grandmaster enters. This person''s name is none other than Liu Xing. A member of Spirit Hall''s reconnaissance team, and is in charge of information gathering. Liu Xing''s affirmative response. "What is the reason that you''ve called for me, Elder?" Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo didn''t immediately answer, taking his time, as his back face towards Liu Xing. The prolonging silence on seems to intensify the atmosphere even more. It was then that old spirit master Xu Ling Guo spoke up. "I want you to send a Spirit Hall soldier to observe and watch over the boy. The one that just recently pass his spirit advancement accessment. Ao Si Ka was his name..." Liu Xing''s attention was immediately peaked, as he raised his eyebrows,with a slightly confused facial expression. He said. "For what reason do we need to observe the boy. Could he possibly have a special background..." However, he immediately disputed, as old spirit master Xu Ling Guo said. "The boy is nothing special at all when compared to the rare geniuses raised by the three great clans. His rate of training speed is just slightly above the rest, enough to label him a genius. It was quite unfortunate that he possesses an auxilary food spirit. One that brings many troubles for its slow training progression. Otherwise he would be comparable to the many geniuses raised by the three great clans." Liu Xing spoke up, gaining a glint of understanding from his speech, as he said. "Elder, so you want me to help you recruit this boy. So he can join Spirit Hall." But old spirit master Xu Ling Guo reluctantly shakes his head, and said. "It was quite unfortunate, that the boy rejected the offer, to join Spirit Hall. Otherwise I would have alreadyaccepted him, and gave him a position that could be beneficial and help aid in his cultivation. But I will still respect the boy''s wishes. It was his decision afterall..." Liu Xing replied with a quizzical look, questioning the elder''s decision. He spoke up, out of curiosity. "So what reason do you want me to send someone over to observe the boy. If he is not worth that much, then why bother." With some words of wisdom, old spirit master Xu Ling Guo spoke what was on his mind. "Liu''er, you do not seem to understand the mind of a genius. A talent such as this, shouldn''t be wasted. From earlier days till now. I have observed the growth of many individuals. From ignorant youths to prideful noble children. Many child genius rise and fall, some die, others give up when they reached the stagnating point." He then continued. "With some luck and dedication, the boy could somehow reach the pinnacle of the spirit master realm in which I cannot hope to reach." Liu Xing then revealed an unconvincing look, questioning old spirit master Xu Ling Guo''s statement. "How can you be so sure, Elder?What sought of prove is there to back up your claims?" Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo was quite not happy, as he said. "Are you questioning my decision?" Liu Xing was hesitant, but he slowly admit it. "Yes..." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo sighs. He said. "Like I said before, the boy is quite intelligent for his age. He is polite, well manner, and educated. Traits commonly seen in noble children, not common folks. His rate of training speed is no way inferior to those raised by the three great clans. He immediately realised that attending an elementary spirit academy is useless, as the things taught there are only the basics, and can be learnt anywhere else. Even taught by others for a much cheaper price. This will only serve to take away their time, otherwise you could spend it on improving oneself. For food auxiliary system spirit masters time is very essential and important to them." He continued. "With the added monthly stipend of one gold spirit coin per month. He could live off for weeks on end, rather than having to pay the tuition fee to attend the academy, or sleep in their dorms. If he was admitted, he would have to work his butt''s off in order to pay back the loan, as a working class student. For food auxiliary spirit master, it''s a lot easier to get a job than you think. As most often of the time, food auxiliary spirit masters are hired for their supportive or instantaneous healing abilities. " Liu Xing was immediately shocked. "How could this be well calculated? Even I at that age wasn''t this calculative..." Old spirit master Xu Ling Guo said. "Even if the boy does not want to directly join us. He could still have some use, and can contribute greatly to our course. How many auxilary food spirit master have you''ve seen reached the top? So I want you to watch over the boy, observe his growth from a distance, and aid him if he was in any sought of danger. But leave out anything that may not posed a threat to his life, as he needs to struggle a bit, in order to grow." Liu Xing immediately respond. "Yes, Elder. I will send someone right away." 8 Market Distric After Ao Si Ka left Spirit Hall, along the way, he collected his monthly stipend of one gold spirit coin at the front reception desk. In order to prove his identity as a spirit master,he had to show his Spirit Hall issued badge to the receptionist, which he just recently acquired. The front desk receptionist Ming Yi, then happily handed over a single gold spirit coin, with an alluring smile on her face, that could charm any guy. The gold spirit coin fall, tumbling over, landed within the palm of his hand. Just before it loses its momentum, it quickly vanishes, dissipating into white particles, and appearing in his Inventory. After which Ao Si Ka then asked a random passerby for directions. Following the advice, that which he acquired from the random passersby, he asks for directions. Ao Si Ka took turns, turning around the corner every now and then, until he finally ends up at his destination... the 14th district, are pretty much known as the Market District. Fa Ming City is a lower tier class 2 city, meaning that it has a total overall population of approximately around 5,000 to 10,000. Fa Ming City is a part of the Ballack province, which is located in the southwestern regions of Heaven Dou Empire. The city is divided into 16 different regions, four market district, three housing districts, and the rest is split equally between Spirit Hall and the city''s four great noble families; the Yan, Jia, Ming, and Hou family. Each noble family is under the guidance and protection of a powerful Spirit Douluo. That being said, Ao Si Ka was born and raised up in the 14th district, known as the slum district. Where the homeless, discarded, and abandoned children lives. It is not quite uncommon for poor working class families to abandoned their children, due to bad conditions, discarding them on the streets, or sell them to slavery on the black market, as they can''t afford to feed another mouth. Ao Si Ka exits the 14th district of his own accord, flamboyantly waving his hands around, as if curious and quite excited like a child. His poorly tattered attire, drew the attention of some of the ongoing spectators, as they become quite cautious around the boy. Some were quite cautious, through personal experience, or either unlucky encounters. Pickpocketers and thief''s are quite often little children, who are from the 14th district. Utilizing cheap tricks and nasty tactics, they fool the victim, making them seem defenceless, enabling them to steal the victim''s possession. Though the method and profession is considered wrongful. It is still a way of life, that provides them food and necessaries, allowing them to live just a little longer. With that being said, Ao Si Ka nonchalantly stroll down the streets, looking around the Market District. Without a care in the world, as his eyes constantly shuffle around, ogling the items and goods in which the stalls sell. The footpath were lined with many stalls, selling simple snack, from dried to fresh fruits to meat roasting on roasting skewers. The fresh scent of food, arising from the many food stalls, it felt so different and distant to him. Before on Earth, he could basically eat as much as he wants, and not care about going hungry. But now it''s different, his living conditions are much worser, and he has to conserve his living expenses, or else he ends up being penniless again. Ao Si Ka then sighs, grumbling to himself, as he said. "I really hate taking responsibilities..." Just before he suddenly stops, right in his tracks. Paused for a moment, he then survey the peculiar store that lay before him. He arrived in front of a small to medium store,neatly decorated with ornaments, and eccentric wood carved decorations. A wooden carved sign board, hanging on the side of the building, depicting a needle and fabric. ''It was a clothed store...'' Or so is what Ao Si Ka thought, as he curiously looked at the goods, clothes made out of silk or plant fibre, hanging on display to the side, near the window. Ao Si Ka saw a long cosy black and white fur cloak, presumably made from a wolf type spirit beast, it''s species is probably a Ghost Wolf. It was on full display. The Ghost Wolf cloak released a very faint dark aura, it permeates, and seeps into the surroundings. But no one seems to notice this, unless they are a spirit master, or someone with a keen eye. Out of curiosity, Ao Si Ka seems interest in seing if he could afford it or not. He enters the store. He was greeted by the sight of a beautiful lady, in her early to late twenties, with a slightly curvaceous attractive body. Her long reddish hair swirled to the side, as she turns her head around, her seemingly dark green eyes gazes at Ao Si Ka''s figure. She revealed a slight smile, curving her lips together and biting her lip, as if taunting someone to draw closer. Ao Si Ka politely called out to the beautiful lady. "Hello, aunty. I was wondering for how much are you willing to sell this wolf fur cloak?" Her reaction was none the less that great, as she lightly grunted. "Hmph... that thing is way outside of your budget little boy. Even though it only costs 1 silver spirit coin. It is still made out from the fur of a 100 years old spirit beast, so it''s much stronger and more resistance than ordinary material made out of animal hide and fur." Ao Si Ka slightly frowns for a bit, but nevertheless, he still wants to buy it. It is still within his budget limit, and he can always save some money on food expenses, by just simply eating his sausage spirit. It costs literally nothing, beneficial to the body, with an added healing effect. Though it does expend a little of his spirit power in the process to make the sausage. Ao Si Ka still insist on buying it. The fur cloak is made of a 100 years old spirit beast, so it is pretty durable and long lasting than normal clothes. Second is that the temperature drops considerably low during the night, and it is quite windy. It can be pretty bad if he himself were to catch a cold in the middle of the night, sleeping out in the open, without any warm blanket or a coat to keep his body temperature from dropping. ''I don''t want to go through that again.'' Ao Si Ka thought to himself, reminiscent on the previous night. His body remembers, and starts shaking slightly. Ao Si Ka said. "I would still like to buy it. I''ve got the money..." But his sentense were suddenly interrupted, as the lady intervenes, she said slightly annoyed. "Listen here, little boy. This here is an establishment. We sell stuff to well paid customers. Not filthy rugrats like you, who don''t even have money to afford a living space to their own. Now be it..." Ao Si Ka loss whatever little colour in his face, as his expression then immediatly turns extremely cold, the lady has touched on a personal subject she shouldn''t have. His stern cold looks gaze right back at the lady, eye half closed, devoid of any ounce of emotion. 9 Intimation Tactics It sends shivers down the lady''s spine, as her body felt a bit rigid, frozen in place. The coldness emanating from the boy''s eyes, it''s enough to keep her check. Despite the fact that the original owner of the body is long gone. The current Ao Si Ka having absorb the previous holder. Legally Oscar is pronounced dead if you will. A portion of Oscar''s mind and soul still lives on, fused with the current holder, and has become a crucial role in building his character. Nevertheless, it still doesn''t change the fact that he was still abandoned, forced to be alone by himself. With a look of shock, the hairs on her body stands up, as she felt the preceding presence of spirit power released from the boy''s body. She could felt it instinctively, that the boy right before her, has already reached the spirit master realm, abd has already obtained his first spirit ring. ''But how could this be? He is so young, not even 9 years old. Not even I was able to reach the spirit master realm at his age.'' The lady thought, as she feel a wave of awe, at the sight of the boy. The lady who runs the clothes store, was already at the early stage of Grandmaster realm, but the quality of spirit power she possess was only low average at best. It could not be compared to Ao Si Ka top tier and quality food spirit, that has been refined and underwent a variation, thanks to his 240-years spirit ring . The lady first awakened her spirit, her spirit power level was of the very lowest, only one. It took her several years to reach the peak of spirit trainee realm, and only through a lucky encounter was she able to obtain a 10 years old white spirit ring. Her spirit was a Hand Sewing Needle, specialising in crafting and artisan, not suitable for combat. So it was quite difficult for her to subdue the young spirit beast, who was at the time, a mere infant. The difficulty level of an infant spirit beast when compare to a mature adult of its kind, greatly differ in strength. It''s like comparing a block of iron to an already forged sword. Whilst one is young and inexperienced, pretty much defenceless, nevertheless, it is still a spirit beast. Its body is strengthened by innate spirit power that is unlocked since birth. It can easily kill any ordinary human with much ease. For an adult spirit beast, you wouldn''t even need to ask, as you could already tell how dangerous it is from a glance. A body that has already been refined to kill, hammered through the passage of time, it learns the necessary skills and abilities to survive on its own, in this dangerous kill or be killed world. So when the lady saw that Ao Si Ka took out his Spirit Hall issued badge, it already confirmed her suspicion. Ao Si Ka calmly said, spoken word by word, with his indifferently cold attitude. "Is this prove that I''m not a poor beggar." Hinting that he may not be normal, possessing the air of arrogance, usually noble and rich kids have. She was extremely frightened beyond reasoning, as she thought, coming up with some crazy reasoning to explain his unbelievable talent and rate of training speed. ''Have I offended someone I shouldn''t have. What if he is from some background? What if he got someone strong backing him?'' The lady quietly gulped, swallowing a mouthful of air, down her throat. Her heart is racing, as nervousness got the better of her, she starts to become impatient. The lady was a bit hesitant, but she said. "So you want to buy this cloak, right?" Ao Si Ka didn''t say anything, but instead nodded his head in confirmation. It only serves to increase the lady''s nervousness even more. As she quickly replied. "That will be 1 silver spirit coin, young master." The lady''s cocky attitude previously took a 180 degree turn, as she readily apologies for her rude behavior. Ao Si Ka then takes out 1 gold spirit coin, out from his Inventory storage. The coin materialised out of thin air, white particles gather around his hand, forming the shape of a coin. As the single gold spirit coin materialised, it falls and lands within the palm of his hand, he then throws it over to the lady. The lady barely catches the coin, before quickly realising that the coin is real. Her thoughts wandered. ''Is that interspacial storage. How could he possess an interspacial storage essence tool, unless he comes from a prominent family.'' The lady panics, and hurriedly runs to behind the desk, taking out a huge bag of silver coins. She then handed it all over to Ao Si Ka, as he happily stores the assortments of silver coins, within his Inventory. Misleading the lady to think that he has a interspacial storage essence tool. Ao Si Ka said with a smile, plastered on his face, "Now that wasn''t too hard, isn''t it." Ao Si Ka happily leaves the poor lady''s store, wrapping the tailored wolf fur cloak around himself. As he left joyfully with a smile. On the way, down the street, a couple of blocks away. There is a small little wood workshop, where the store clerk was a middle aged man, who works by himself, and overall was a lot nicer than the mean lady. The middle aged man is a wood craftsman, as he made alot of assortments of bamboo hats and wooden sandals. Things that a every day normal person would need. Ao Si Ka said so with a childish voice, "Uncle, how much is it for the sandals and bamboo hats? " The middle aged man gave out a good hearty smile. He looked down at Ao Si Ka, and said, "It''s 15 copper spirit coins each. So do you want to buy anything." Ao Si Ka nodded his head, and replied in confirmation, "Yeah..." "So what do you want, kid?" The middle aged man said, as he took a glance, observing Ao Si Ka from top to bottom. Despite the fact, that Ao Si Ka look poor as fuck, with his dirty tattered clothes, walking bare feet. But his tailored wolf fur cloak, made from a 100 years old spirit beast, immediately changes thing. To the common folks, a clear indicator of status and power, possessing many riches and fortune. Ao Si Ka gave a light smile in return. He said happily in response, "I want to buy 1 bamboo hat and 2 pairs of sandals." "Is that all, kid." The middle aged man asked, as he turns his back, and went to get his merchandise. A simple response from the boy, "Yep." Ao Si Ka pulled out a single silver spirit coin, from the money pouch, withinside his Inventory. This somewhat caught the attention of the middle aged man, as he has a look of surprise. Ao Si Ka handed the lone silver coin to the middle aged man. The coin drops, landed on the flat wooden surface of his workstation. The coin rolls over, around on the table, producing a metallic clanging noise, until it loses momentum, before finally lying flat on its side. The middle aged man asked out of curiosity, "Boy, are you a Spirit Master?" AoSi Ka grins, and look at the middle aged man in the eye, he said in a low voice . "I indeed am..." 10 Barbecue Meat Skewers The middle aged man''s response was obvious. "Is that so." Then how else would he be able to pull out a silver coin, out of thin air, unless he possesses a interspacial storage item, spirit essence tool, which only Spirit Masters could use. Without much further of a thought or conversation, the middle aged man handed over a medium sized bamboo hats and two pairs of wooden sandals. Ao Si Ka happily wears the bamboo woven straw hat, strapping the string underneath his chin, to securely fastened it in place. Whilst, throwing the sandals on the ground, and putting them on. Ao Si Ka revealed a contended look, as he surprisingly calms down. He thought, ''It''s alot better than walking bare foot. Getting my feets dirty, that time when I step on a wet surface and mud... ugh.'' Without further ado, after Ao Si Ka has finish and done his business. He left the middle aged man''s wood crafts store, and continues to stroll down the streets of the market district, with sixty-five copper spirit coins in his hand. On his way, walking nonchalantly down the market district, without being met with the scrutinise gaze of onlookers, because of his poor status. Ao Si Ka can finally feel a bit more relaxed for once. He encountered a small looking opened door, seemingly runned down, noodle shop; chairs and tables aligned, in front of the store. There seems to be an additional small size food stand, selling sweet barbecue meat skewers on bamboo sticks, in front of the main noodle store. Ao Si Ka walks up to the barbecue selling food stand. There was a young girl, roughly around the same age as Ao Si Ka, manning the stand, beside the counter. She was grilling some fresh barbecue meat and vegetable skewers by herself. The fresh fragrant smell of the meat skewers on the grill, attracted the attention of Ao Si Ka, as he felt his mouth become a bit watery. The young girl raises her head upwards, away from her workstation, as her pink bead eyes, took a short glance at the approaching Ao Si Ka. Ao Si Ka''s appearance was quite eye catching. Enough of a spectacle to attract the attention of many onlookers. He was now wearing a tailored black and white wolf fur cloak, made from a 100 years old spirit beast, that which covers his entire body. Even his poor dirt tattered attire, he is hiding underneath. The young girl revealed a smirk, as she hopelessly said, "I see you''ve come here to buy my own delicious barbecue skewers, am I right?" Ao Si Ka nodded his head, and gave a charming smile, as he raised his head upwards, from underneath the covers of the bamboo woven straw hat, revealing the entirety of his face. Though his face was covered in dirt, and a bit of blood, his wounds have already been healed, since he had last fight with the Grass Leaf Warrior spirit beast. His childish handsome face, green emerald bead eyes, and silvery white hair is enough to captivate any girl''s heart. Ao Si Ka lightly formed a smile on his face, as he asked the young clerk girl, "So how much is for a single skewer?" The young clerk girl replied, "5 copper coin each..." Ao Si Ka pondered for a moment, taking his time, as he was not in that much of a hurry. He thought, ''Maybe I should stack up on some food... If my hypothesis is correct, then whatever things that goes into my Inventory space, retains its same shape and form as before it was placed within the Inventory space.'' "Will that be like owning my own personal refrigerator." Ao Si Ka accidentally spoke what was on his mind. The young clerk girl replied, with a quizzical confused look, "Pardon?" "Nevermind, it''s not something that you should be worried about, " was Ao Si Ka response. Ao Si Ka then proceeded to pull out two silver spirit coins, out from his Inventory storage space. "I want to buy all that you have right now." Ao Si Ka said with a calm voice, as he hands over the money. The young clerk girl looks over at the boy, with a surprising look. Constantly, shifting her gaze from the boy, then to the silver coins within his hand. The young clerk girl screamed, "Are you serious. Are you trully willing to buy everything." Ao Si Ka nodded his head in confirmation, and said a single word in response. "Yeah!" The young clerk girl giggles, laughing joyfully on the occassion, like any child her age, plastered with a huge grin on her face. She thank the gods for this joyous occasion, bringing in a lucky customer, who is not only rich, but is also fortunately a young genius aspiring spirit master. The young clerk girl happily gets to work, firing on the hot grill, as she dumps a load of black lumps of charcoal into the furnace, below the grill. The portable stone furnace roared, spewing out flames, and tiny amounts of ember, which soon die down a bit. Thankfully, she was wearing a fire proof resistant leather apron, that made her immune to the fire damage, and preventslowly her clothes from setting on fire. She then prepared a fresh batch of meat and vegetable skewers, marinated in some sweet sauce, her own family recipe. Not before placing it on the hot grill to cook. Ao Si Ka from the side, was mesmerised by the young clerk girl, as he observed her working from her workstation. He never actually saw how someone could work that fast, maneuvering around the kitchen (workstation) , working with their hands as efficiently as she could. Maybe this is the difference between an experienced fast food worker, and plain normal cook. That being said, Ao Si Ka could literally see droplets of sweat, dribbling down the side of her cheeks. Due to the high temperature of the stone furnace, it giving off. It didn''t take that long for the first batch of barbecue meat skewers to be cook. The seared skin of the barbecue meat, the vegetables becoming cooked, turning slightly soft with a golden brown texture on the surface. The young clerk girl hurriedly brings out a empty clean wooden plate, from beneath the drawers, and placed the recently cooked barbecue meat skewers on the plate, before serving it to Ao Si Ka.