Douluo: AFK to Become a God

Clearly, the academy wasn't the key issue. Heaven Dou City was the most prosperous city on the continent, and that was what truly mattered.

With her self-created soul skill, Control, which allowed her to suppress her own aura, Xiao Wu was no longer afraid of encountering Soul Masters with a soul power level above 80.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chengzhou looked displeased. "Xiao Wu, how many times have I told you? You need to call me 'Brother,' not 'Xiao Chu!'"

"Hehe~," Xiao Wu grinned mischievously. "I can call you 'Brother,' but only when your strength surpasses mine!"

"Hmph~ Do you think I can't beat you? I'm just letting you win!" Chu Chengzhou shot her an annoyed glance.

Despite being nine levels lower than Xiao Wu and lacking a third soul ring, Chu Chengzhou was confident that if he used his real abilities, he could still win.

In terms of level, he was naturally inferior to Xiao Wu, but a Soul Master's power wasn't just about soul power level.

Both of them had black-level Body Refining and Spirit Refining skills, but Chu Chengzhou's were at a perfect level due to his afk feature, while Xiao Wu had to learn on her own, so her skills were not as refined as his.

Even though Xiao Wu had a higher soul power level by nine levels and an extra third soul ring, in terms of physical fitness and mental strength, she wasn't much stronger than Chu Chengzhou.

Moreover, Chu Chengzhou had purple-level Archery, Agility, and Defense skills, as well as two summoning spirits equivalent to thousand-year soul beasts, making the outcome uncertain.

However, Chu Chengzhou never used his archery skills in practice matches because if he hit the target, it would be fatal, making it unsuitable for friendly sparring.

"Well, I don't care. Let's judge by soul power level!" Xiao Wu declared.

Xiao Wu had a rough idea of Chu Chengzhou's real strength—he was tough, agile, and fast, and his archery was remarkable. She wasn't confident she could win against him.

But honestly speaking, wasn't she still a girl?

She wouldn't let go of the privilege that came with it.

She didn't need to know more, she just needed to know that Chu Chengzhou had innate half-level soul power, while she had full innate soul power, making her much more talented in cultivation.

What Xiao Wu didn't know was that Chu Chengzhou's cultivation talent was no longer just innate half-level soul power.

At the time of awakening, Chu Chengzhou had indeed had innate half-level soul power, but with the improvement of his martial soul quality, he was now likely at level six or seven, not just half-level soul power anymore.

"By the way, if you ever come up with a new version of meditation, you must teach me!" Xiao Wu added after thinking for a moment.

As long as they practiced the same type of meditation, since she had full innate soul power, with just a bit of effort, Xiao Wu would always be ahead of Chu Chengzhou in cultivation.

"I think you're getting more shameless. You're taking all the good things for yourself," Chu Chengzhou said, half-jokingly.

He started to wonder if teaching her the meditation skill had been a mistake.

If not, according to the original plot, he should have already surpassed Xiao Wu in soul power by now.

"Shameless? I've got it, don't I?" Xiao Wu flashed her little white teeth.

Chu Chengzhou rolled his eyes. "Alright, alright, enough of that. It's getting late. Let's find a place to stay!"

"Mm-hmm, Soto City looks so lively. I must go out and explore tonight!" Xiao Wu quickly nodded.

She had always loved being in the middle of the action. Even in the remote town of Notting, she could enjoy herself, so how much more would she enjoy Soto City, one of the largest cities on the continent?

Soto City wasn't small, and there were plenty of hotels. After entering the city, Xiao Wu quickly spotted an inn.

"Xiao Chu, let's stay there!" Xiao Wu pointed to an inn named 'Home Inn.'

"No way. This place looks unhygienic. We've finally come to Soto City; I won't let you suffer," Chu Chengzhou immediately shook his head.

"Really? This inn looks pretty clean to me," Xiao Wu said with a skeptical look.

"Trust me, you won't regret it!" Chu Chengzhou said, though his expression was slightly guilty.

It was unthinkable to come to Soto City and not stay at the famous Rose Hotel, which was known for always having just one room left!

After passing by three other inns, which Chu Chengzhou dismissed for various reasons, they soon came across a distinctive hotel.

This hotel was only three stories high, not very large, but its appearance was very unique.

The exterior was entirely rose-red, and the architectural style resembled a giant rose, which was eye-catching and pleasant.

"This Rose Hotel looks great! Let's stay here!" Xiao Wu's eyes lit up as she said to Chu Chengzhou.

"Mm, not bad. It looks much better than the previous inns!" Chu Chengzhou nodded in satisfaction, finally finding the right place.

Entering the Rose Hotel, they were immediately greeted by the fragrance of roses, a sweet and somewhat flirtatious scent that was refreshing and pleasant.

The interior of the hotel was decorated in white, silver, and rose-red, with a warm and elegant atmosphere that made it easy to feel comfortable.

Seeing a receptionist behind the front desk reading a novel, Chu Chengzhou approached.

"The Story I Must Tell the Queen"? Chu Chengzhou raised an eyebrow upon seeing the title of the novel.

The people of Douluo seemed to have a particular fondness for these kinds of decadent novels.

Fortunately, the receptionist was simply reading and hadn't done anything inappropriate, or it would have been quite the eyesore.

"Ahem~ Two rooms, please," Chu Chengzhou cleared his throat and said to the receptionist.

The receptionist, who had been absorbed in the novel and imagining himself as the male protagonist, was startled and quickly stood up.

He glanced at Chu Chengzhou and then at Xiao Wu, a hint of envy appearing in his eyes. "Sorry, sir, are you sure you want to book two rooms?"

"Can't you see the two of us? If not two rooms, should we book one?" Chu Chengzhou thought to himself but didn't show it, giving off the impression that although they were a man and a woman at a couple's hotel, their relationship was entirely platonic.

Perhaps sensing the implied meaning or just following the hotel's usual rules, the receptionist's eyes flashed with a hint of flirtation before he awkwardly said, "Sorry, we only have one room left."