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13. Ju Zi’s Familiar and Ye Chen’s skills.

│3rd Person POV │

After the Diary System’s announcement, almost all the Diary Copy Holders who had watched Ye Chen’s recording live from beginning to end—except for Ju Zi—couldn’t help but feel disappointed that they hadn’t been chosen as the Lucky Winner.

Even if none of them knew how powerful it was exactly, they still wished to have been the one to win the reward. After all, just the fact that it could evolve along with its user was enough for them to understand that it was something like External Soul Bones, maybe better given that it was a reward from the Diary System.

After all, anything given by the Diary System as a reward was bound to be interesting. Even the most useless reward that Ye Chen received, a Crate of Explosives, was a novelty item that didn’t exist in the Douluo Continent.

However, they couldn’t do anything to change the result, nor could they try to snatch it from Ju Zi due to the Diary System rules. So, the other Diary Copy Holders could only swallow their disappointment and hope that Ye Chen would use the Video Recording feature soon to get another chance to win a reward.

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[Douluo Continent, Sun Moon Empire, Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy…]

Ju Zi was one of the four disciples of Xuan Ziwen, a top Rank 8 Soul Engineer of the Sun Moon Empire and a research consultant of the Illustrious Virtue Hall.

As Xuan Ziwen’s disciple, Ju Zi learned about Soul Tools almost exclusively from him. This resulted in her having plenty of free time outside of the time when Xuan Ziwen taught lessons to his disciples.

A few moments ago, when Ye Chen started the video recording, Ju Zi was on a break. Naturally, she didn’t hesitate to go into her room to have some privacy and watch the video recording live, hoping to get the special reward.

Unexpectedly, she really turned out to be the lucky winner.

{Ding~! Congratulations, Ju Zi! You have received the reward:- [Familiar:- Skíðblaðnir/Skidbladnir (High School DxD)].}

{Skíðblaðnir/Skidbladnir – A Sentient Ship

Type: Familiar

Effect: This sentient ship can evolve in unique ways using its user’s aura and desire as its source.

Consumption: None. It has its own power source, which grows as it grows stronger.

Note: Very few of these sentient ships were created by the Ívaldi tribe from the world of Draconic Dues, who also created Thor’s Mjolnir.}

{Your reward is a Familiar, and it has been placed in a Familiar Space exclusive to you. A Familiar Space is a sub-dimensional space bound to you, in which you house your Familiar. Your Familiar also receives sustenance and healing inside the Familiar Space.}

{Do you wish to reveal your reward to the other Diary Copy Holders?}

Before answering the question, Ju Zi first decided to check out the reward. Taking a deep breath, she focused and willed her Familiar to appear in front of her.

With a soft glow of light, a strange ship appeared and gently hovered in the air, even without any input from her. It was just slightly bigger than her palm, and its design was unlike anything she had ever seen.

However, before focusing on examining her Familiar, Ju Zi decided to answer the Diary System’s question.

After thinking for a moment, Ju Zi figured that it wouldn’t do any harm to her if she revealed her reward to the other Diary Copy Holder, as the description was somewhat vague. Additionally, she also hoped that by revealing her reward now, when the other Diary Copy Holders gained a reward later, they would also decide to reveal their reward by following her example.

With those thoughts in her mind, Ju Zi mentally answered, “Yes.”

The Diary System didn’t pop up with anything new after that, and Ju Zi was free to focus on figuring out her Familiar.

“Are you alive?” Ju Zi tentatively asked in a soft voice, immediately feeling silly for trying to talk with a ship. As if a ship could communicate, even if it was somehow sentient.

As if sensing her thoughts, the ship started moving in a slightly frantic manner. At the same time, Ju Zi was bombarded with feelings of displeasure, irritation, and hurt.

Ju Zi didn’t take long to figure out that these feelings were somehow being conveyed to her by her Familiar, and then, she realized that she had unintentionally hurt her Familiar.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have thought that way about you.” She apologized, stepping closer and holding the ship in her hands.

For a moment, there was only silence. Then, the ship vibrated slightly while conveying feelings of acceptance, like it was saying that it forgave her.

Ju Zi smiled with relief, “You can really understand me, huh? That’s amazing. You’re a smart little fellow.”

In response, the ship rose slightly into the air, swaying from side to side in an almost playful motion. At the same time, Ju Zi felt waves of pure emotion—joy, excitement, and unmistakable affection—flowing toward her.

Watching its playful moments, Ju Zi couldn’t help but chuckle softly. She realized that it was wrong to see it as just another tool or weapon to complete her revenge. It was her companion.

For the first time in years, Ju Zi felt the loneliness in her heart diminish slightly.

While she was lost in her thoughts, the ship was flying around her room, curiously examining its master’s territory.

“Yun Xiao Jian.” Ju Zi suddenly said, instantly catching the ship’s attention.

The ship hovered in front of Ju Zi as she continued, “That’s your name. Yun Xiao Jian. It means Cloud-soaring ship. Someday, you will soar through high heavens and nothing in this world will be able to stop you.”

At her words, the ship quivered softly. A flood of emotion washed over her—acceptance, pride, excitement—all mingling into a single, bright pulse of happiness.

Ju Zi’s smile widened, her eyes shining with delight. “You like it, don’t you? That’s wonderful.”

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[Douluo Continent, Heavenly Soul Empire, Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect…]

The Awakening Ceremony concluded, and Sect Master Ning Hao stepped forward to deliver a brief speech. He offered words of comfort to those who hadn’t awakened Soul Power and encouragement to those who had, urging them all to persevere and cultivate diligently.

Then, those who didn’t have Soul Power left with their parents or caretakers, along with everyone else who came to watch the show.

Meanwhile, Ning Hao instructed the sect’s attendants and administrative personnel to make appropriate arrangements for the newly awakened children who possessed Soul Power, with Ning Tian and Wu Feng being the only exceptions.

These children would be arranged to join the Junior Soul Master Academies affiliated with the sect. If their performance was outstanding, they would then be sent to Intermediate or maybe even Advanced Soul Master Academy, fully sponsored by the sect.

After all, if there was one thing that the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect didn’t lack, it was money. By providing such privileges, when these children finish their education and start working for the sect in various areas, they would definitely do so with all their heart, to repay the grace of the sect.

On the other hand, for geniuses like Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and Ye Chen, things were slightly different.

{Ding~! Host has used the Diary System’s Video Recording feature for the first time. You’ve received the following rewards on this special occasion: [Skill:- Intermediate Medicine], [Skill:- Novice Blunt Weapon Mastery].}

The Diary System’s notification flashed through Ye Chen’s mind as he stopped recording. However, he was interrupted by Ning Hao calling him before he could try to see the details of the skills.

“Ah, Ye Chen. You were here too. Come here.”

Ye Chen looked around and realized that the Awakening Hall had already emptied. Only the Sect Leader, the two Guardian Elders, and the two newly awakened geniuses remained inside.

He stepped forward and stood beside Ning Tian and Wu Feng, waiting for the Sect Leader to speak.

“It’s truly a blessing to witness three outstanding talents emerge from the younger generation,” Ning Hao said with a smile, “Two of you possess Innate Full Soul Power, and Ye Chen has even awakened Twin Martial Souls. With geniuses like you, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has hope to reclaim its former glory.”

He didn’t hold back his praise for the three children standing in front of him.

Then, Ning Hao started explaining how Ning Tian and Wu Feng’s education would take place.

Ye Chen didn’t have to pay much attention to this part. So he nudged his Diary System to give him the description of the two skills he got previously.

{Intermediate Medicine

Type: Skill

Effect: You are as skilled as a doctor, possessing a variety of medical knowledge and skills in treating injuries, illnesses, and problems, as well as familiarity with the body and medicine, as well as its applications.}

{Novice Blade Weapon Mastery

Type: Skill

Effect: You are reasonably talented in handling bladed weapons such as swords, knives, glaives, scythes, etc. You know how to properly hold bladed weapons and keep the sharp end pointed toward the enemy, as well as being able to align the edge of your cuts and poke the stabby end into people.}

‘Hmm… Those skills look good. I would’ve to try them out to see how effective they truly are.’ Ye Chen thought after reading the descriptions.

Just as he was done checking his skills for now, Ning Hao also seemed to have finished explaining Ning Tian and Wu Feng’s schedule. Seeing the Sect Master looking at him, it seemed that the next part concerned Ye Chen too, so he listened.

“And finally, there will be a three-hour combat training session every Tuesday and Friday evening, which the three of you will attend together. Either Elder Yu or Elder Zhan—whichever of them is available—will serve as your instructor for those sessions.”

It was easy to understand that this training was done to build teamwork and trust among the three young ones.

Ning Hao knew that three of them were going to be the pillars of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the future. So it was important for them to interact and know about each other from early on, to build trust, loyalty, camaraderie, etc.

At the same time, by training against Soul Douluos, their combat capabilities would also be good, and they would get used to unfavorable conditions like Soul Power pressure, killing intent, etc.

“Also, if any of you have any problem with the arrangements I made, bring it up to me any time. I will listen and if it seems like something needs to change, I will do so. I promise. Is that okay?” Ning Hao asked, getting positive affirmation from the three of them.

“Ning Tian, Elder Yu will take you out to hunt for your First Soul Ring the day after tomorrow. Your and Wu Feng’s education and training will start when you come back. For the next two days, familiarize yourself with the sect’s meditation method. If you have any problems, you can ask me or the Elders.

“That’s all, children. The three of you can go now.”

The three young children quickly left the Awakening Hall.

Once they stepped outside, Ning Tian quickly spoke up, “Would you mind if I came along to help you pack your things, Wu Feng?”

Earlier, Ning Hao arranged for Wu Feng to be shifted from her current residence, an orphanage that housed children of sect members who were left without families due to various reasons. Before moving into her new quarters, she needed to return there and gather her belongings, after which the sect personnel would assist with the relocation.

“Ah, there’s no need to trouble yourself for me, Young Miss,” Wu Feng replied politely. She was well aware of the difference in their positions. Even though they were equals in the eyes of the Diary System as fellow Diary Copy Holders, in the real world, their social statuses were not the same.

Some appearances had to be maintained.

“It’s no trouble at all. I’m coming with you.” Ning Tian decided, not caring about their different social status at all.

She then turned toward the only male among them, who was beginning to walk away, “Ye Chen, if you’re not going to do anything important right now, would you mind coming with us?”

Ye Chen turned and looked at her, and thought, ‘Well, mom and dad aren’t home right now, so there’s not much to do at home anyway, apart from training or reading.’

“Sure, why not?” Ye Chen said out loud with a nod.

With that settled, the three children started walking towards Wu Feng’s orphanage while exchanging small talk. During the walk, Ye Chen didn’t forget to write about the rewards he received in his Diary, completely unaware that the two children he was with had access to his Diary’s contents. For now.