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

"Elder Kong, you're here too."

After Kong Deming's voice carried out, an astonished voice responded immediately.

Then he became much more behaved, no longer shouting and yelling.

Qin Xiao, Kong Deming, and Xuan Ziwen all turned their gaze to the doorway at the same time.

A tall figure walked in.

However, what drew the most attention was the large bald head, gleaming like a salted egg.

Qin Xiao's eyes flashed.

He knew that Big Bald Head was none other than Ye Yulin, the level 9 Soul Master only second to Kong Deming in the Sun-Moon Empire.

He was a revered figure in the Sun-Moon Empire,

highly esteemed.

Moreover, he had attempted to assassinate Duke Bai Hu

more than once, in fact.

Regrettably, every attempt had failed.

"What's with that flustered look?"

Kong Deming frowned.

Within the Sun-Moon Empire, not many people would dare speak to Ye Yulin in such a manner, and Kong Deming was certainly one of the few who would.

"That, that was all a misunderstanding..."

In front of Kong Deming, Ye Yulin acted like a child who had made a mistake, flustered, awkward, and uneasy.

He subconsciously rubbed his bald head with his large hand.

Then, a dry smile crept onto his face.

"I had just come out of seclusion when I heard a piece of shocking news, which is that the Duke Bai Hu of the Xingluo Empire is dead.

The person who killed him is just a teenager..."

At this point, he couldn't help but turn his gaze toward Qin Xiao and laughed heartily, "Haha, Elder Kong, as you know, Duke Bai Hu was my archenemy. I tried several times to kill him but failed, and yet a child accomplished such a feat. How could I not be excited?"

Hearing this, Kong Deming nodded slightly, "What you said makes sense. I too was genuinely shocked when I heard the news.

Take a look. This child is the one who killed Duke Bai Hu."

Actually.

Ye Yulin had recognized Qin Xiao without needing Kong Deming's introduction.

He had heard of the new genius in the Sun-Moon Imperial Soul Guidance Academy before.

But.

He had seen many geniuses.

Een more geniuses had died.

Some had been very outstanding at first, but as they grew further, their reputations diminished.

Hence, he did not pay much attention.

But this time, the news he received was thoroughly shocking.

"So the young fellow received Elder Kong's help, no wonder he was able to achieve such a feat."

Watching the close relationship between Qin Xiao and Kong Deming, Ye Yulin realized something.

He had heard about Qin Xiao's identity as well.

The disfavored son of Duke Bai Hu.

This identity provided a robust condition to approach Duke Bai Hu.

It allowed him to reach a proximity many people couldn't manage.

If Elder Kong then crafted some kind of provocative soul tool that didn't require a high Cultivation Level to use, it wouldn't be impossible for Qin Xiao to slay Duke Bai Hu.

"Don't make wild guesses. The kid killed Duke Bai Hu on his own. I didn't give any help at all."

People say that with old age comes craftiness; having lived such a long life, Kong Deming had seen it all,

mastering all human relationships and worldly wisdom.

He immediately discerned the thoughts brewing in Ye Yulin's mind,

and hurriedly denied them before the other could voice out any assumptions.

"He did it on his own?" To be honest, if someone else had said these words, Ye Yulin wouldn't have believed them.

But since the words came from Elder Kong, he had to accept them as truth.

"Young man, can you tell me how you did it?"

"I used it..."

Qin Xiao stretched out a hand and pointed to the side.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yulin's brow furrowed.

"Does it have anything to do with Xuan Ziwen?"

He asked curiously.

"Uh..."

Qin Xiao shook his head, "No, I mean the guy next to Brother Xuan."

As Qin Xiao spoke, he directly used a thread of spiritual power on the human-shaped soul tool.

Clack clack clack clack.

Sounds of machinery operating came from the human-shaped soul tool.

It slowly turned around, waving at Ye Yulin to greet him.

However.

Ye Yulin was already dumbfounded.

"What's going on here? Is he human or not?"

After a moment of silence, he asked in confusion.

"Hmm... Strictly speaking, he's only half human."

Qin Xiao paused for a moment and then replied, "As you see, its body is mechanical, made of metal, combined to form a kind of soul tool.

But its spirit is controlled by me, it's my spiritual power bestowed upon it, giving it vitality."

"Hisss..." After hearing Qin Xiao's explanation, Ye Yulin couldn't help but inhale sharply, "So what kind of soul tool is this...?"

"Cough cough."

From the side, Kong Deming coughed, "You're asking what kind of soul tool this is? Isn't this the very thing we at Mingde Hall have been dedicated to researching?"

Kong Deming's words were like a wake-up call.

In shock, Ye Yulin exclaimed, "You mean, a human-shaped soul tool!"

"Exactly." Kong Deming nodded slightly, his expression complex, "It's a pity that what we failed to research successfully has been made by this youngster on his own.

Although this soul tool of his has many limitations, it can at least move. It can unleash power, and that's when it truly becomes a soul tool.

Our Mingde Hall's creation consumed countless heart's blood of soul masters and used innumerable rare materials.

But unfortunately, it's just a model that can only be put on display. Compared to what Qin Xiao has made, it's just a block of iron. Not worth mentioning at all."

His voice was laden with complexity.

There was ridicule, there was sorrow.

"Can I try the power of this soul tool?"

Ye Yulin was very eager.

"I'm afraid that's not possible, this soul tool can only be used by me, but I can let you feel its power,"

Qin Xiao said hesitantly.

"That's fine too...Come on, don't feel sorry for me."

Ye Yulin's face showed his eagerness.

Qin Xiao figured it out.

These research types are all somewhat masochistic.

...

Elsewhere.

In a resplendent and magnificent hall.

Ye Xishui leaned her hand against the throne's armrest, gently resting her forehead against it, seemingly lost in thought.

Tap tap tap.

Just then, the crisp sound of footsteps echoed through the hall.

A tall, elderly figure approached with unhurried steps.

His silver hair was meticulously groomed, his cheeks rosy and baby-like, with long eyebrows drooping to the sides of his face, and his hands clasped behind his back, looking utterly serene.

"You've arrived."

Without even lifting her eyes, Ye Xishui asked indifferently.

"I have arrived."

The elder, appearing quite concerned, inquired, "Has there been too much to bother you lately?"

"I'm alright. Just state your purpose for coming," Ye Xishui said, still indifferent.

"Alas." The elder sighed helplessly, saying, "Zhong Liwu has sent a message, hoping I would lend a hand."