Chapter 298: Wealth Flows into the Water Element
For some reason, they always felt that this master-disciple pair wasn't quite normal.
One, at eighteen years old, directly shattered the limits of a soul master and became a god.
The other, achieving success late in life, comprehended his own "path" and rose from a mere Soul Elder to the 69th rank in just a few years.
An old man like him actually broke through faster than them?
This was something Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Shui Yue'er found hard to accept.
How could it be so absurd?
Losing to Kong was one thing, but losing to an old man too?
Suddenly, the sharp-eyed Ning Rongrong noticed the Vision hanging from Fugui's waist.
"Kong, did you give your disciple special treatment?"
Ning Rongrong blurted out, pointing at the Vision.
Hearing this, Kong was stunned. Fugui, Zhu Zhuqing, and Shui Yue'er were also stunned, though their thoughts differed.
Zhu Zhuqing and Shui Yue'er were surprised but didn't react much. Fugui was Kong's disciple, so wasn't it normal for him to receive special treatment?
Fugui blinked, also feeling puzzled. Could it really be that his master gave him special treatment?
Visions were so precious that not even one in ten thousand people might possess one. As a mere chef, should he really have one?
"Master?"
Hearing this, Kong waved his hand and said, "If a Vision is bestowed from above, it's a manifestation of a human's wish reaching its peak."
"Although Fugui is just a chef, his dedication to culinary arts has reached its peak. That's why the consciousness of the Douluo Continent granted him a Vision."
"I didn't give him special treatment. This is something Fugui earned himself."
Kong spoke frankly.
If he had given special treatment, he would admit it. If he hadn't, he wouldn't. He didn't have any friends to take the blame for him...
"I see..."
Ning Rongrong fell into deep thought, murmuring to herself.
"If you like it, you can have this Vision."
Kong extended his right hand, and a Vision appeared in his palm. Unlike the Electro Vision, this one wasn't purple but a watery blue.
Given Ning Rongrong's background, she should be aligned with the Hydro element.
Those who possessed Hydro Visions were invariably wealthy...
It was said that the Hydro Archon of Fontaine gave up her divine status because she was too rich, and then she obtained a Hydro Vision.
It was also rumored that the Hydro Dragon Sovereign Neuvillette and the true second Hydro Archon, Furina, had crossed over to the alternate world of Douluo Continent.
It was called something like Douluo: Reincarnated as the Hydro Dragon Sovereign, Wife Furina.
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong snapped out of her thoughts, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Hydro Vision in Kong's hand.
"Kong, why is this Vision different from your disciple's?"
Ning Rongrong asked curiously but didn't step forward to take it.
"Fugui's Vision is called an Electro Vision. Look at its pattern—purple with the triple thunder tomoe design, that's an Electro Vision."
"As for the one in my hand, it's called a Hydro Vision."
"Visions have no hierarchy, only elemental differences. What skills and strength they ultimately manifest depend entirely on the user's development."
"The Hydro Vision suits you very well."
Kong said with a calm expression.
This left Ning Rongrong momentarily stunned.
"Why is the Hydro element more suitable for me?"
"Shui Yue'er's martial soul is a dolphin, isn't it?"
"Shouldn't this Hydro Vision be more suitable for her?"
Kong shook his head and smiled, saying, "Because you're richer..."
"???"
This left everyone present utterly confused.
The Raiden Shogun and Ei, however, blinked as if they had thought of something.
Upon closer consideration, Kong's words weren't without reason. On the continent of Teyvat, who among the Hydro users wasn't wealthy?
Ning Rongrong's eye twitched, but she waved her hand and said, "Kong, I'll obtain a Vision, but not through special treatment from you!"
"Take this Hydro Vision back."
Saying this was simple, but after speaking, Ning Rongrong felt a pang of regret.
This was a Vision!
And a Vision of a different element!
"Ugh, I really want it..."
Kong nodded. Since Ning Rongrong had said so, he wouldn't give it to her.
Ning Rongrong: "..."
Persuade me, just say something!
Kong casually tossed the Hydro Vision in his hand, and it disappeared in an instant.
"Alright, you'll have to work hard!"
"When your wish reaches its peak, you might truly gain the recognition of the Douluo Continent's consciousness."
"To ensure fairness and justice, Visions are issued by the Douluo Continent's consciousness. They have little to do with me."
Ning Rongrong was utterly speechless. She regretted it so much!
"Fugui, cook a few of your signature dishes. We'll eat here today."
Kong ignored Ning Rongrong's resentful look and turned to Fugui.
"Sure, Master!"
As soon as he heard he was to cook, Fugui instantly perked up!
What did Visions matter? They weren't important at all.
Indeed, the purer the wish, the easier it was to obtain a Vision.
If the wish was merely to obtain a Vision, it would almost certainly not be recognized.
Fugui himself wasn't very interested in Visions, yet he had obtained one...
After Fugui went to the kitchen, Ei finally spoke up. "Husband, your disciple's dedication to culinary arts is deeper than many Inazuman samurais' dedication to their swords."
"If the issue of lifespan can be resolved, his future might hold great achievements."
"With my wife's approval, Fugui's future is secure."
Kong laughed. Ei didn't casually praise people. For her to give such high praise meant she truly recognized Fugui.
If they were on the continent of Teyvat, Fugui might have even obtained a genuine Vision.
"Inazuma?"
The three women were puzzled. Where was Inazuma?
Was there such a place on the Douluo Continent?
"Inazuma is Ei and the Shogun's homeland. If there's a chance, I can take you there."
Kong brushed it off. Take them to Teyvat?
He and Ei didn't even know how to return to Teyvat, let alone bring others along.
"That would be amazing. In all my life, I've only been to Suoto City and Spirit City for trips..."
Ning Rongrong went to Suoto City to visit Shrek Academy and to Spirit City for the finals.
"The rest of the time, I'm either staying in the sect or in Heaven Dou City. When will this kind of life ever end?"
Ning Rongrong sighed. The life others envied had become her "cage."
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Zhu Zhuqing asked Ning Rongrong in confusion. After sighing, Ning Rongrong had been staring at her.
"Zhuqing, you must have been to many places, right?"
"No, I grew up in Star Luo City, then went directly to Suoto City, and finally to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with you..."
"Is Star Luo City fun?"
"Hmm..."
Zhu Zhuqing fell into deep thought. Star Luo City, a place both familiar and unfamiliar...
(End of Chapter)
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