I've already become a Titled Douluo and now the System shows up?

"Elder Kong, I certainly wish to solve these problems, but as you have seen, resources are limited."

"There's no money, no people, no materials... This Human-shaped Soul Tool, pieced together through a myriad of low-level Arrays, is already my limit," Qin Xiao admitted with a look of helplessness.

He continued to pour out his woes to Kong Deming without stopping.

In his view, this was like an enormous injustice forced upon him.

He had to seize this opportunity and fleece him thoroughly.

"What? So these are the problems you're faced with?"

Kong Deming was taken aback, his face filled with surprise and emotion.

Are these even problems?

To others, perhaps, but to him they were virtually insignificant.

"These aren't problems at all. Tomorrow, I'll arrange for people and materials to assist you," Kong Deming declared with a generous sweep of his hand, "No matter what, we must bring this Human-shaped Soul Tool to its optimal state."

His words were absolute.

"It's possible, of course, but there's no need to come here. I can distribute the blueprints to you, and then Elder Kong can have someone take care of it," Qin Xiao suggested, causing Kong Deming to feel surprised once again.

For a Soul Master, the core blueprints are crucial.

Many Soul Masters have their own signature soul tools they do not wish to share publicly.

Not to mention others.

Kong Deming and Xuan Ziwen were no different in this regard.

This was the foundation upon which a Soul Master established their livelihood.

In his opinion, this Human-shaped Soul Tool was of paramount importance; it was the basis for Qin Xiao's potential status in the Sun-Moon Empire in the future.

But it seemed Qin Xiao had no intention of keeping it hidden?

This was almost unbelievable.

"You're actually willing to share this core secret with me?" Kong Deming was astonished.

"What's the big deal? Besides, this Human-shaped Soul Tool is just a prototype. It doesn't matter to me," Qin Xiao stated confidently.

"Further, creating this Human-shaped Soul Tool is not my limit. As long as I keep striving, I'm certain I can craft even more potent soul tools in the future."

Of course.

Only he knew that these were empty promises.

That would be enough.

After reaching Soul Saint Level, he would hardly bother with such trifling matters.

Fusion God Position.

That was the true and most important path.

Moreover, inside his body rested a damaged super divine weapon.

Repairing that artifact would be far more meaningful and valuable than creating any soul tool.

"Very good, very good, truly a genius youth. Young people should be full of vigor, right?"

Seeing this, Kong Deming was overjoyed.

His eyes and words unabashedly conveyed his admiration for Qin Xiao.

This kid was too outstanding.

Setting everything else aside, just the breadth of his mind alone was already beyond what ordinary people could match.

Completely transcendent!

Truly transcendent, above the concerns of the mortal world.

"No wonder Brother Qin could achieve such great success on the path of soul tools. My vision and breadth of mind are far inferior to yours."

"Perhaps only with such a mindset can one make rapid advances on the path of soul tools."

"Brother Qin, I do not flatter you with empty words, I feel in my life I am unlikely to match you. Your future accomplishments will surely far surpass my own," Xuan Ziwen said, shaking his head with a sigh, feeling inferior.

This?

Qin Xiao felt somewhat embarrassed in his heart.

Only he knew that the truth was not quite like that.

I'm just boasting to create a persona for myself, yet you all take it seriously...

But that's unimportant.

As long as everyone agrees, it will be more favorable for my future development.

"Elder Kong, these are the blueprints I used to make the Human-shaped Soul Guidance Device. Take a look. Then distribute them to the right people, and I'll just wait to reap the benefits," Qin Xiao said.

At this moment, Qin Xiao took out a thick stack of papers and placed it on the experimental table beside him.

From the core components down to a single screw, everything was included.

"Rest assured, I will arrange for someone to make it for you as soon as possible," Kong Deming said, his expression somewhat excited.

He could hardly imagine how powerful the soul tool would be once it was made.

...

Elsewhere.

Outside the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

"Your Majesty, you must give me justice," a voice pleads.

"Your Majesty, please see me!" another voice begs.

"Your Majesty, my husband died a wrongful death," yet another voice laments.

The Duchess knelt outside the imperial palace, crying and pleading incessantly.

After careful consideration,

she realized she had no way to take revenge on Qin Xiao.

After all,

without Duke Bai Hu, the Duchy Residence lacked strength, manpower, and status.

With what could she seek revenge?

She felt extremely helpless.

After much deliberation, she thought she could only ask the emperor to act.

However, she had already sent someone to request an audience, but His Majesty the Emperor had not responded at all, which made her heart grow cold.

Out of desperation,

she resorted to the tactics of crying, causing a scene, and threatening to hang herself.

It had to be said that it was somewhat effective.

Outside the imperial palace, there were quite a few people who stopped to watch.

They were just commoners after all.

What did they have to fear?

Having nothing but their heads to lose, watching the drama of the nobles was a treat in itself.

"Mother, we should go back. I think His Majesty does not wish to see us right now; otherwise, he would have summoned us by now," Dai Yueheng said quietly, urging her while wearing a white cloth over his head.

"That won't do!" the Duchess firmly shook her head. "Today, I must see His Majesty the Emperor, and no one can stop me. Moreover, are we someone His Majesty can dismiss as he pleases?"

She knew that Xu Jiawei wanted to avoid the situation.

But she could not allow it.

Because she knew that once the current attention faded, they would never have another chance to plead with the emperor.

"But... this is not befitting of the dignity of the Duchy Residence," Dai Yueheng said with hesitation.

"Do you think I want to do this? I have no choice," the Duchess sighed. "Yue Heng, you are young and don't understand the situation. Our Duchy Residence is no longer what it used to be."

"Your brother is dead, your father is dead. And now you have become a cripple.

We don't have anyone capable of shouldering the burden anymore; it won't be long before we lose everything we have now."

Upon hearing this, Dai Yueheng's body shook violently.

He knew the Duchess was right.

Such was reality.

Among the nobles, was there ever any real affection?

It was all about interests.

Not to mention, for the sake of contending for the throne, siblings could turn on each other, and a son might even kill his own father.

What was so special about their Duchy?

Once they lost their value, they could be kicked aside at any time.

"Think about it, who will care about our life and death then? So we must do something before we completely lose our power!" the Duchess said through clenched teeth: "I have had enough of the glory and riches over the years.

Now, all I want is for that despicable Huo Yuhao to die!"