Reborn Douluo Continent

Chapter 15 Black and White Soul

Not far from the intersection, they came to the huge branches of a big tree; although most of the big tree had been broken, the branches and green leaves protruding around it indicated that it was still full of vitality.However, the main body of the tree trunk is already empty, and it can be drilled through the cracks on both sides of the road.The Luodian people climbed in and sat on the soft and thick carpet made of rotten wood and dead leaves.They took a break, had a light meal, and kept their ears open as they chatted in low voices.

When they got out of the tree trunk and returned to the road, the sky had become very dark again.The west wind began to shuttle among the treetops, and the leaves rustled in a low voice.The whole road was slowly shrouded in twilight.

From the fading east a star rises and shines in the tops of the trees.

They walked side by side, trying to lift their spirits.After a while, the sky was filled with brilliant stars, and the uneasiness began to go away from them, and they no longer worried about the sound of horses' hooves.The three of them finally resumed the habit of Luo Dian people returning home from travel, and started humming.

As soon as the song was over, "'Now' it's time to go to bed! Time to go to bed!" Maggie sang out her throat.

"Hush!" Carlo said. "I think I heard the hoofbeats again."

They stopped suddenly, without speaking, as if melting into shadows.There was indeed the sound of horseshoes on the road behind, and the gusts of breeze just happened to carry this weak but clear sound wave after wave.They quickly and silently hid in the shadows under the trees beside the road.

"Be careful!" Carlo said.

"I don't want to be discovered, but I want to see if this is another soul."

"No problem!" Maggie said. "Don't forget that the other party can smell it!"

The sound of hooves was getting closer.There was no time for them to find other places to hide.Maggie and Jack crouched next to the big tree, and Carlo lay on his stomach a few yards from the path.There are many stars in the sky, but there is no moonlight.

The hooves stopped.Carlo noticed what seemed to be a shadow passing through a brighter spot between the two trees, and stopped.It looked like a spirit beast was being led by a relatively short black shadow.The black shadow stopped where they left the path, and kept looking around.Carlo thought he heard the sniffing voice again.

The black shadow bent over and lay on the ground, and began to crawl towards him.

The desire to use the Horcrux rose again in Carlo's mind; this time it was stronger than last time.The strong desire made him reach out and pinch the pocket without him noticing.But at that critical moment, vague songs and laughter suddenly came.

A loud voice came from the forest under the starlight.The black shadow straightened up and retreated.The black shadow climbed up the shadow-like soul beast, and disappeared into the darkness on the other side of the road in an instant.Carlo breathed a sigh of relief.

"White Soul!" Jack said in a hoarse voice. "Carol, it's the White Soul!"

If the other two hadn't pulled him back, the overexcited guy would have been on his way.

"Yes, they are spirits," Carlo said. "It's possible to meet them at Wood End. They don't live in the Land of the Dead, but in the spring and winter they leave the realm of spirits and roam over to us. It's a good thing they're near us! You just didn't See, but before that song started, Black Soul was standing over here, ready to crawl towards me. As soon as he heard White Soul's rally call, he immediately slipped away."

"What about these spirits?" The excited Jack couldn't care less about spirits! "Can we go and see them?"

"Listen! They're going this way," Carlo said. "We'll just wait here."

The singing is getting closer.A clear voice overwhelms other singing voices.He used a beautiful soul language, even Carlo could barely understand it, while the other two didn't understand it at all.But this beautiful singing and tune seemed to have its own ideas, and it was transformed into a language that could not be fully understood in the minds of the three of them.

"These are high-level souls!" Carlo said in amazement. "In the Land of the Dead, we rarely have the chance to see the most noble soul race among these nobles. There are only a handful of high-level souls left in the Dead Sea area to the west of the sea. It is really a coincidence that we meet!"

Carlo and the others hid in the shadows by the side of the road.Soon after, the spirits took the path and began to march towards the valley.They walked leisurely, and Carlo could see the shining starlight reflected in their hair and eyes.They don't shine, but they exude a shimmering and hazy aura, as if the soft light reflected from the edge of the mountain before the moon rises falls on their feet.The white souls fell silent, and when the last white soul walked in front of them, the other party suddenly turned his head, looked in the direction of Luo Dianren, and laughed heartily.

"Hello, Carlo!" he yelled. "You're still wandering outside at such a late hour. Are you lost?" Then he called out to others, and all his companions stopped now and gathered around the Luodian people.

"This is so much fun!" they said. "Three Luodian people hid in the forest at night! We haven't seen this scene since Luo Qi left. What does this mean?"

"That means yes, my dear ones," said Carlo. "We happen to be heading in the same direction as you. I like to walk under the stars. But I welcome your company even more."

"But we don't need anyone to accompany us, Luo Dian people are so boring." They said with a smile. "You don't know where we are going, how can you say that we are going the same way as you?"

"How did you know my name?" Carlo asked back.

"How much do we know?" they said. "We used to see you and Rocky walking together, but you probably didn't notice us."

"Who are you? Who is your king?" Carlo asked.

"In Lower Neo." The lead soul who greeted Carlo first said, "Neo of the Mingzu. We are wanderers, and most of the other compatriots have already left. We just enjoy the natural beauty more before going to the overseas fairyland. That's all. However, some of our compatriots still live in the peaceful Dead Sea area. Carlo, don't be shy, tell us what you are doing. Because we can see that you have a breath of fear in you."

"Oh." Maggie interrupted nervously. "Can you tell us about the soul?"

"Dark Soul?" they whispered. "Why do you ask about Black Soul?"

"Because two black souls chased us today, or one black soul came twice." Maggie said, "Not long ago, he heard your voices and slipped away."

The spirits did not answer immediately, but talked softly in their own language for a while.Finally, Neo turned to Carlo and said, "It's not convenient to talk here," he said. "We think you'd better come with us now. It's not our style, but this time we'll take you with us; you'd better spend the night with us if you want."

"Oh! It's a great honor," said Maggie.Jack was so happy that he couldn't speak. "Thank you for your generosity, Neo." Carlo bowed.

"Be careful, friends!" Neo said with a smile. "Don't reveal any secrets in front of him! We have met a scholar who is proficient in ancient languages. Rocky is indeed a good elder. Friends of the White Soul, I salute you!" He bowed to Carlo. "Join us with your friends! You'd better walk in the middle so you don't fall behind. You might feel a little tired before we stop."

"Why? Where are you going?" Carlo asked.

(End of this chapter)