Little Senior Sister Hu Liena, Innate Charming Sacred Body

"Your Highness, we've arrived at Spirit Hall Academy."

Ghost Douluo brought him to the entrance of Spirit Hall Academy and immediately introduced it. Tang Wulin quickly responded, a gleam in his eyes.

"I think..."

"Life at the academy will be wonderful."

He spoke with a smile. While Ghost Douluo had been bringing him through the air, he had already been studying Spirit Hall Academy from afar.

This was a top-tier academy built into a mountain, located on the outskirts of Spirit City. It included, but was not limited to, the entire mountain, the forest beyond it, and even more places he had yet to see.

His first impression was that an enormous amount of money had been invested in this academy. As for his second...

Naturally, its teachers couldn't be lacking.

After all, a few years ago, when the Upper Three Sects combined couldn't muster seven Titled Douluo, Spirit Hall's seven great enshrined alone had all reached level 95 or above.

Not to mention that, besides Pope Bibi Dong, there were also four Titled Douluo: Pufferfish, Snake Lance, Ju, and Ghost. Spirit Hall had the greatest number of top-tier experts on the entire Douluo Continent.

Its ranks of high-level Soul Masters—Soul Douluo, Soul Saints, Soul Emperors, and even Soul Kings—were likewise the most extensive under heaven.

"Then I hope Your Highness has a pleasant time at the academy..."

Hearing this, Gui Mei smiled and offered his good wishes.

With Ghost Douluo, one of the top experts under the Pope, personally handling the matter, Tang Wulin's admission naturally went smoothly and was settled on the spot.

Especially when the dean saw the two of them together and heard that Tang Wulin was the Pope's second disciple, his eyes went wide.

"Greetings, Your Highness Wulin. I am Geng Congxin, and from today onward..."

"I will be your dean."

Under Gui Mei's silent gaze, the old dean, whose cultivation had remained at level 88 for many years, beamed. He wasn't looking at a student; he was clearly looking at a little emperor!

After all, although Spirit Hall had long since established Hu Liena as its Holy Maiden, who was to say it couldn't have His Highness the Holy Son as well...

"This residence... really does match my impression of Spirit Hall's deep pockets."

That afternoon, when Tang Wulin arrived at the residence his teacher had prepared for him, his eyes lit up. It was a very cozy courtyard, with fish and peach trees, making it a lovely sight.

Perhaps the courtyard couldn't be called particularly luxurious, but a residence like this was certainly first-rate.

And one had to remember that this courtyard was on the very mountain where the Pope's Palace stood. It was incredibly close to Bibi Dong.

The importance she placed on him was on full display, and that was what mattered most...

As he thought about it, Tang Wulin headed straight for the bedroom and lay down on the soft, spacious bed.

Ever since leaving Nuoding City, he hadn't had a proper rest along the way. Now, at last, he didn't have to meditate and could get some proper rest instead...

As Tang Wulin thought, his eyelids relaxed. Before long, his breathing grew even and he fell asleep. Not long afterward, a pretty figure came hurrying toward the courtyard.

She was a purple-clad girl who looked eleven or twelve. Her slightly innocent, adorable face held a faint hint of charm; it was hard to imagine just how beautiful and alluring she would become.

Now, dressed in a light purple gown, she strode toward the residence ahead.

"I heard Teacher took in a male disciple, and he's living next door to me. Hehe, I'm going to take a look..."

The girl couldn't help muttering to herself.

She was none other than Hu Liena, Pope Bibi Dong's disciple, an innate full soul power genius whom Bibi Dong especially valued, Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden, and the owner of the Demon Fox Martial Soul.

While attending Spirit Hall Academy today, she had heard the academy's teachers mention in casual conversation that she had gained a junior brother. Naturally, she had to come see him for herself after school!

"I wonder what kind of junior brother he'll be. Will he be a really cute little boy? Having a little brother wouldn't be bad..."

Hu Liena spoke with anticipation. As she thought, she arrived at the courtyard gate and knocked, evidently eager to meet him.

After all, they would both be Teacher's disciples from now on. Getting to know each other was perfectly normal.

"..."

One minute later.

The anticipation slowly faded from Hu Liena's face. Seeing that no one had come to open the door, she felt a little puzzled.

"This little junior brother..."

"Is he cultivating?"

The question rose in Hu Liena's mind, and the more she thought about it, the more certain she became. He must have started cultivating as soon as he got back, which was why he hadn't opened the door. There was no doubt about it!

That made her even more curious about what sort of person her junior brother was.

Soon, an idea suddenly popped into her head, and Hu Liena's eyes lit up.

"Demon Fox possession!"

After taking a deep breath, she released her Martial Soul and climbed over the courtyard wall, which wasn't high at all. Once inside, she dusted the dirt off her hands.

"Hehe, done!"

"Teacher said I'm very clever, and she was right!"

Hu Liena blinked and giggled.

After that, she headed straight for the bedroom, moving with practiced ease the whole way. But soon...

"Huff... huff..."

Before she reached it, the sound in her ears made Hu Liena's eyes widen in bewilderment. Her lovely eyes were filled with thought.

It seemed...

This junior brother wasn't cultivating.

"He's sleeping!"

"You... how can you sleep?!"

Hu Liena's eyes filled with indignation. At six years old, he had only just awakened his Martial Soul, and this was the best time to cultivate it. Both Teacher and Grandpa Ju had said so.

Yet this little junior brother was sleeping. He was six years old! How could he sleep at his age?!

The more Hu Liena thought about it, the angrier she became. She was about to push the door open when it suddenly opened on its own, and a pair of bewildered eyes looked at her.

"Miss..."

"Is there something you need?"

Tang Wulin stood inside the room and gave a soft yawn. His clear eyes were puzzled as he asked quietly.

"..."

"Huh?"

Hu Liena froze. Looking at the little boy before her, she swallowed everything she had wanted to say, and her eyes lit up. Come on...

This little junior brother was so good-looking!

He was like a little porcelain doll, handsome and pretty.

"Um, I'm Hu Liena, Teacher's eldest disciple. You should call me senior sister."

She quickly composed herself and spoke with a giggle.

"Hello, Senior Sister. I'm Tang Wulin."

Tang Wulin responded softly.

"Wulin, got it..."

"Were you sleeping just now?"

Hu Liena silently committed the name to memory, then couldn't help asking, curiosity on her face.

"Mm-hmm. I came from Nuoding City, and I haven't slept in quite a while, so I was just resting..."

Tang Wulin answered with a smile, but inwardly he gritted his teeth. Grandma's leg, that damned system.

He had only just fallen asleep, and a single check-in notification had booted him right back up, leaving him wide awake. Did it have to be so dedicated?!

[Check-in available nearby]

[Would the host like to check in?]

"Check in, of course."

Despite his exasperation, Tang Wulin still answered silently.

[Check-in successful. Check-in character: Hu Liena]

[Congratulations to the host on receiving the reward: Innate Charming Fox Sacred Body]

[Innate Charming Fox Sacred Body: the same physique as Su Daji. With it, being adored by all will be your greatest worry]

Tang Wulin said nothing, merely looking silently at Hu Liena. The curiosity and clarity in her eyes were much the same as before. He didn't know whether this thing was useful, but it seemed...

"System, I know this is a good reward."

"But have you considered..."

"That it might not be much use to me?"

Tang Wulin looked thoughtful. Was his good looks stat already a little too high?

System: "..."

"Nuoding City? Where's that?"

At that moment, Hu Liena asked, puzzled. She had only ever stayed in Spirit City.

"It's a city in Fanos Province of the Heaven Dou Empire."

"It really is quite far from here."

Tang Wulin explained with a smile.

"I came from there and spent about a week in a carriage, being jolted around all the way. And before that, I hadn't rested for a while either..."

"So I was rather sleepy."

Tang Wulin smiled at her as he explained.

"Oh, so that's what happened. I thought you were trying to avoid cultivating, so..."

Hu Liena immediately fell into thought and muttered to herself. Feeling a pang of self-reproach, she suddenly felt...

She deserved to die!