The sun rose in the east.
Early in the morning, two fine horses were already waiting by the sand pile near the orphanage on the backside of the Central Divine Mountain.
Two young women with long golden hair stood on the sand pile, eagerly looking into the distance. Bathed in the golden morning light, they looked as if they were standing on a golden beach by the sea.
Today was the day they would leave Spirit Hall City.
Since this was both an undercover mission and a training journey, everything was kept simple.
The two horses were their means of transportation, and there were no other attendants.
On the other side of the sand pile.
A white-haired youth and a red-haired youth were also waiting in place...
Halfway up the mountain, inside Wisteria Residence.
After breakfast, Ye Tian led Hu Liena down the mountain.
At the same time.
In the Sunset Forest of the Heaven Dou Empire.
The morning light pierced through the layers of leaves, scattering across the forest floor and falling on everyone's hair.
In the center of a clearing sprinkled with lime.
Ye Lengling, with her long blue hair, sat cross-legged. In her hands, she held the golden-pink Nine-Hearted Sacred Begonia Martial Soul, while above her head floated a purple Soul Ring.
Yesterday afternoon, Ye Renxin had called Dugu Bo to join him in the Sunset Forest to hunt for a Soul Ring for Ye Lengling.
At this moment, it wasn't just Ye Renxin and Dugu Bo in the surroundings. Dugu Yan, with her emerald-green hair, was also sitting cross-legged not far away.
Her lively eyes were fixed on Ye Lengling, filled with curiosity.
What level of cultivation would this little sister, who had also taken the Pill and was now absorbing a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring, achieve?
Surely she wouldn't surpass her, right?
Dugu Yan's eyes suddenly flickered as Dugu Bo's laughter rang in her ears.
"Haha~ Brother Ye, look! I told you your Lengling would be fine. It's just a Two-Faced Turtle with a little over thirteen hundred years of cultivation—its power is much gentler compared to other spirit beasts."
At this moment, the purple Soul Ring slowly descended from above Ye Lengling's head and settled around the glowing golden Nine-Hearted Sacred Begonia Martial Soul.
Ye Lengling's cultivation level rose accordingly.
Watching Ye Lengling's steadily increasing cultivation, Ye Renxin's face lit up with joy. He smiled and said, "It seems Lord Dugu is more knowledgeable about Soul Master cultivation. I was too narrow-minded."
"Not at all, not at all. Brother Ye was just worried about his granddaughter—it's only natural," Dugu Bo replied with a wave of his hand, still smiling.
Last night, when selecting the spirit beast, Ye Renxin had been extremely anxious...
Even though Ye Lengling had taken the Body Tempering Pill, based on Ye Renxin's assessment, the spirit beast's age was still too extreme for her current physique.
However, Dugu Bo had a different perspective.
For healing-type Martial Souls like the Nine-Hearted Begonia, which have fixed Soul Skills, when pursuing high-age Soul Rings, there's no need to consider the intensity of the Soul Skill. Naturally, it's best to prioritize gentler-tempered spirit beasts.
This way, the difficulty of absorbing the Soul Ring can be greatly reduced.
"Level sixteen, level seventeen!"
Dugu Yan suddenly exclaimed in surprise. Seeing that Ye Lengling's cultivation had stopped rising, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"Good, very good!"
Ye Renxin was overjoyed; even he, usually so emotionally steady, couldn't help but laugh heartily.
"After hundreds of years, the Soul Master world is finally going to see another Titled Douluo powerhouse in the healing system," Dugu Bo couldn't help but sigh with emotion, congratulating Ye Renxin.
"Congratulations, Brother Ye."
"Master Dugu, you flatter me too much. Becoming a Titled Douluo is still far too distant a prospect for Lengleng; the road ahead is long. And all of this is thanks to the grace of the Holy Son…" Ye Renxin shook his head, modest yet not denying what Dugu Bo had said.
Ye Lengleng had innate seventh-level Soul Power, her talent enhanced by the Gorgeous Immortal Pill, and with the help of the Body Tempering Pill, she could absorb high-year Soul Rings.
To achieve such results at such a young age—indeed, the title of Titled Douluo was within reach!
Perhaps he would truly be fortunate enough to witness the birth of a healing-system Titled Douluo powerhouse in the Ye family!
Even if this powerhouse also belonged to the Longevity Pavilion…
"Amazing~ Level 17!"
In the center of the clearing, Ye Lengleng opened her sky-blue eyes, looking at the Martial Soul cradled in her hands, every smile and expression filled with wonder and delight.
She had only awakened her Martial Soul three days ago.
Yet she had already reached a level that ordinary Soul Masters couldn't achieve in two or three, or even three or four years.
It was simply unbelievable!
This made her even more curious…
What kind of person was that youth who could refine the Gorgeous Immortal Pill and the Body Tempering Pill, hailed as the most talented young Soul Master in the Soul Master world?
Dugu Yan quickly scrambled to her feet.
She ran toward Ye Lengleng, reaching out to pull her up.
"Lengleng, get up quickly!"
"Huh?"
Ye Lengleng was momentarily stunned, looking up at Dugu Yan bathed in the morning light.
Dugu Yan smiled, her emerald eyes transforming into serpent-like vertical pupils as a purple Soul Ring rose from her feet. Excitedly, she said, "Let's test how much defensive power the shield that comes with your First Soul Skill has, what do you think?"
In Spirit Hall City.
Ye Tian led Hu Liena and finally arrived at the agreed-upon farewell spot.
Holding Hu Liena's small hand, he spotted Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er standing on a sand dune from afar.
What puzzled Ye Tian was…
As soon as they met, Jin Yue'er turned her head away, turning her back to them.
Only Qian Renxue remained standing there, staring straight at him.
"Sister Xue, Brother! Good morning, everyone!"
Hu Liena tightened her grip on Ye Tian's hand.
Waving cheerfully, she greeted Qian Renxue, Xie Yue, and the others.
"Brother Tian, Nana!"
With two greetings and responses, Xie Yue and Yan both gathered toward Ye Tian's direction.
Qian Renxue, however, pursed her lips.
She watched the linked hands of the senior brother and junior sister before her with a hint of jealousy.
She suddenly felt a twinge of regret.
Leaving Spirit Hall City now—wouldn't that give this vixen an opportunity?
If Ye Tian felt lonely and cold…
He might just be seduced!
At this thought, alarm bells rang in Qian Renxue's heart. Staring at Hu Liena, she couldn't help but pout and retort, "Good? What's so good about it? I'm leaving Spirit Hall City—are you happy about that?"
"Huh?"
Hu Liena was taken aback, her expression changing slightly as she hurriedly put away her smile, ready to explain.
"That's not it, Sister Xue…"
"Haha~"
Ye Tian chuckled, raising his hand to press down on Hu Liena's head, effectively silencing her. He assumed Qian Renxue was just picking a fight after waiting for so long.
"Sorry, Xue'er, for making you wait here."
Qian Renxue shot a glare at Ye Tian, who was defending Hu Liena, and said irritably, "No need, I haven't been waiting long."
"Is that so? Good then."
Ye Tian smiled and turned his gaze toward Jin Yue'er's back, asking curiously, "By the way, Yue'er, what's wrong with you? Why are you facing away from us like this?"
"Huh? N-nothing, I'm just looking at the scenery behind."
Jin Yue'er casually waved a hand toward her back.
Hearing this, Qian Renxue immediately showed a triumphant smile. She had deliberately ordered Jin Yue'er not to heal.
Who told Yue'er to dare to impersonate Ye Tian's face, undress in front of her to tease her, and even accuse her of wanting to peek?
How ridiculous! Was she, Qian Renxue, that kind of person?
Qian Renxue blushed and glanced at Ye Tian's body...
When Xie Yue heard Jin Yue'er's words, he also couldn't help but want to laugh.
They had already noticed Jin Yue'er's dark circles.
Yan burst out laughing, "Haha~ Brother Tian, Sister Yue'er must be shy... Mmph!"
"Yan! Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
Before Yan could finish, Xie Yue quickly covered his mouth, his eyes full of caution as he looked at Jin Yue'er.
Lowering his voice, he reminded, "Sister Yue'er is already a Soul Venerable now. The two of us are no match for her..."
"Hey!"
Sure enough, Jin Yue'er immediately turned around, her eyes still bruised purple and green, and pointed at them, shouting angrily.
"You dark-skinned jerk, asking for another beating, huh?"
"Mmph!"
Yan, with his mouth covered by Xie Yue, shook his head repeatedly, though the corners of his eyes couldn't help but twitch with amusement.
"Pfft, haha!"
Seeing Jin Yue'er's dark circles, Hu Liena also couldn't hold back her laughter.
"Don't laugh!!"
Jin Yue'er no longer tried to hide it, planting her hands on her hips and glaring fiercely at Hu Liena.
"Mmph!"
Hu Liena quickly covered her mouth tightly, stifling her laughter.
Ye Tian had no such reservations, his face full of a strange smile as he asked, "Yue'er, how did you end up like this?"
Jin Yue'er looked at Ye Tian, resentment in her eyes at his smiling face. She glanced at Qian Renxue, who was watching coldly from the side, then shrank back and explained, "Anyway, this wasn't caused by Sister Xue. I just accidentally bumped into the corner of a table and got hurt."
"???"
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow.
Why did that sound so awkward?
Ye Tian, Hu Liena, and the others all turned their eyes toward Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue felt a vein throb on her forehead.
She wanted to complain to Ye Tian about Jin Yue'er's mischief from yesterday evening, but seeing Jin Yue'er's panda eyes, she couldn't hold back her laughter anymore.
"Haha~"
"Xiao Tian, don't mind her. She often deserves to be disciplined."
Qian Renxue waved her delicate fist threateningly.
Jin Yue'er immediately covered her eyes reflexively, making Ye Tian chuckle repeatedly as he nodded in agreement, "Haha~ That's true."
Xie Yue and Yan, standing nearby, also nodded repeatedly.
As long-suffering comrades, they had long felt that Jin Yue'er deserved to be disciplined.
Too bad they weren't strong enough yet.
"Hmph!"
Jin Yue'er immediately protested, her face sulking as she stomped her foot.
"How can you all say that about me? After all, I'll be the future Golden Crocodile Douluo. By then, how many people will be able to defeat me? I'm not someone who needs disciplining—no one can discipline me!"
"Haha~ Alright, it was just a joke."
Ye Tian laughed, trying to smooth things over.
"Not funny at all!"
Jin Yue'er planted her hands on her hips, fuming angrily.
Hu Liena also lowered her eyes and breathed a sigh of relief at that moment.
She had really been scared just now.
Sister Xue had actually seen through her thoughts!
She was indeed secretly pleased, but was that something to be spoken aloud?
To ensure Qian Renxue could be sent off smoothly, Hu Liena could only control herself and speak as little as possible during such a critical moment.
Removing Ye Tian's hand from the top of her head…
She then moved her steps, coming behind Ye Tian and giving his lower back a push.
She nudged her senior brother toward Qian Renxue.
"Hmm?"
Ye Tian steadied himself just before he would have bumped into Qian Renxue.
He looked back strangely.
"Senior Brother, you chat with Sister Xue and the others. I'll go talk with my brother and them for a while."
With those words, Hu Liena was about to run over to Xie Yue and Yan. "Hmph!"
The slight displeasure in Qian Renxue's heart vanished in that instant. It seemed this little vixen still knew her place.
If she really dared to climb into bed recklessly…
Her Six-Winged Angel Spirit was not just for show!
"Heh~"
Ye Tian glanced back, watching Hu Liena flee in a fluster, and let out a light laugh. At the same time, he also noticed the two fine horses nearby.
He turned back to the two girls with a surprised expression.
"Xue'er, is it just the two of you carrying out the plan this time?"
"Yes, just me and Yue'er."
Qian Renxue nodded with a smile.
"Don't worry, you don't need to be concerned about our safety. Over the past three days, I've successfully absorbed that Inheritance Spirit Bone and broken through to level 50. Last night, I even rushed to the Star Dou Great Forest and obtained my fifth Soul Ring. Now I'm already a level 52 Soul King. Once we get there, people from the Spirit Hall will naturally be there to receive us…"
"Exactly, exactly, you don't need to worry."
Jin Yue'er somewhat comically moved her palm from left to right, looking utterly confident.
"We can change our faces, after all."
"Even so, you can't let your guard down."
Ye Tian rolled his eyes at Jin Yue'er.
The disguise skill could indeed greatly enhance their self-preservation abilities.
But Jin Yue'er's disguise ability wasn't as strong as Qian Renxue's. She could only change her appearance and form, but was powerless when it came to her Martial Soul. Qian Renxue, however, could completely mimic both the physique and Martial Soul of the person she was imitating. As long as no fighting occurred, there was no possibility of being exposed.
This was also why the Nation Theft Plan had fallen on the relatively easier-to-handle Heaven Dou Empire.
Jin Yue'er furrowed her brows and retorted, "Where did I let my guard down? I'm very clever! Even Sister Xue was tricked by me until she blushed crimson!"
"Huh?!"
Qian Renxue immediately frowned and glared at her.
"Ah! I didn't say anything!"
Jin Yue'er let out a strange cry and, under Ye Tian's puzzled gaze, turned around, squatted down, and began scooping up sand with her hands.
Muttering to herself,
"This sand is so fine~"
Ye Tian was a bit bewildered and looked strangely at Qian Renxue.
As soon as Qian Renxue met Ye Tian's gaze, she immediately recalled the scene of Jin Yue'er pulling down her pants. Her face couldn't help but flush red, and she said somewhat flustered, "Xiao Tian, don't pay attention to Yue'er. You know her—she, she has a problem here!"
As she spoke, Qian Renxue poked her own head.
"Alright then."
Ye Tian shook his head helplessly, not wanting to delve into how Jin Yue'er had tricked Qian Renxue into blushing crimson.
After all, when it came to things that made someone blush, they probably wouldn't want to talk about it anyway.
Ye Tian's curiosity never swelled excessively. With a wave of his right hand, a large jar floated out from the Green Pearl Bracer.
"Xue'er, these are the Zombie Pills I refined over the past three days. Keep them safe. Also, if you feel bored over there, you can visit the Jade Scale Snake Dugu Family and the Nine-Hearted Begonia Ye Family. Once my Longevity Pavilion takes shape, you can go there for a look as well."
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