Leaving the Star Dou Great Forest...

"How do you feel? Any discomfort?" Li Chang'an asked.

"I-I'm fine." Muxi wiped the sweat from her forehead and gave Li Chang'an a reassuring smile.

"That's good. What is your first soul skill?" Li Chang'an mentally cursed her for being a foolish girl, but with Xiao Wu present, he could not say too much.

"M-My first soul skill is healing. It's healing unaffected by level restrictions, but the degree of healing is limited by my Soul Power, and it can only heal external injuries. It has no effect on internal injuries or mental trauma..."

Muxi lowered her head shyly again as she spoke. At the same time, she felt that she was indeed a little weak. After all, the first soul ring of the guy before her had been a thousand-year one...

But Li Chang'an did not see it that way. No matter how many limitations Muxi's healing soul skill had, the fact that it was unaffected by level restrictions was insanely powerful. This was simply amazing!

Muxi had finished absorbing her soul ring, and Li Chang'an's group had stayed here for around two days. Although there was still some time before the agreed three-day limit, Li Chang'an knew he could not delay any longer.

After all, three days was the limit. If Duolunka got too worried and directly called for help, it would all be over. He did not want his relationship with Xiao Wu to fall apart.

"Xiao Wu, we have to leave." Li Chang'an looked at Xiao Wu and sighed.

"Ah, can't you stay?" Xiao Wu was suddenly caught off guard, and her eyes immediately brimmed with tears...

"I'm sorry, Xiao Wu. If we stay here, we'll only bring disaster to you. But don't worry, I'll definitely come find you when the time comes, okay?" Li Chang'an could not worry about Muxi standing nearby for now. He reached out and wiped away Xiao Wu's tears with his finger.

Thinking about it, he had truly gained a lot this time. Not only had he obtained an excellent soul ring, but he had also won Xiao Wu over so quickly. Even Li Chang'an had to count himself lucky—his luck really was good.

If it had been another year later, then it was hard to say what everything would have become.

"Then... all right. Remember to come find me in the human world. I'll wait for you." Xiao Wu nodded, her voice somewhat hoarse.

Ever since her mother died, the time she had spent with Li Chang'an had been her happiest days. Though it had been less than two short days, this boy Li Chang'an had already filled Xiao Wu's innocent heart.

"Okay. Wait for me. Be good." Li Chang'an rubbed Xiao Wu's head again, reluctant to part with her as well.

"Senior Er Ming, if possible, I would like to ask you to escort us out." Li Chang'an cupped his hands toward Er Ming beside him.

After all, this was the inner region of the Star Dou Great Forest. Without Er Ming leading them, it would be impossible for him and Muxi to get out.

"Fine. Let's go." Er Ming nodded, transforming once more into the towering Titan Giant Ape and extending his palm toward Li Chang'an and Muxi.

Taking advantage of the moment, Li Chang'an left all the food in his Storage Soul Tool for Xiao Wu. Only then did he climb onto Tai Tan's palm and sit on Tai Tan's shoulder with Muxi.

"Goodbye! Wait for me, Xiao Wu!" Li Chang'an waved to Xiao Wu below and shouted with all his might.

"Brother, I'll wait for you!" Xiao Wu likewise jumped up and waved at Li Chang'an, replying in a choked voice.

The Titan Giant Ape only escorted Li Chang'an and Muxi to the vicinity of the outer region before it stopped advancing. This was also Li Chang'an's request; he feared that if Spirit Hall had any arrangements outside the Star Dou Great Forest, it would make things unpleasant for both sides.

Most Soul Beasts in the outer region were around a hundred or a thousand years old. They were no trouble at all for Li Chang'an, who took Muxi's little hand and headed outward.

"Um... does that girl like you?" Muxi suddenly asked from behind as Li Chang'an led her along.

Li Chang'an's heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, although Muxi appeared quiet on the surface, she still cared greatly when certain matters were involved.

Li Chang'an stopped walking and looked at Muxi's cute, lovely face. Raising one hand in oath, he said, "Muxi, please believe me. You are the only one I like. Didn't you hear her call me Brother? I only see her as a little sister. If you don't believe me, then I swear to hea—"

Muxi hurriedly shook her head and covered Li Chang'an's mouth with her small hand. Blushing, she lowered her head and said, "Y-You don't need to say any more. I-I believe you."

People of this era still believed strongly in oaths. After all, gods had truly appeared in this world once before.

"Hehe, good girl." Li Chang'an suddenly lifted Muxi's head, catching her off guard. Then, gazing into those enchanting peach blossom eyes, he directly kissed her lips.

"Mmph~"

"All right, this was our first kiss. You have to take responsibility for me." Li Chang'an gave her a light kiss, then teased her.

"Oh... ah... o-okay." Muxi's little mind could not process it for a moment, and she only nodded stiffly after a while.

"What a foolish girl. Let's go." Li Chang'an smiled, took Muxi's hand, and continued toward the outside, though a touch more warmth had entered his heart.

"C-Can I call you... Little Li from now on?" Muxi asked timidly from behind him.

"Sure, if you like." Li Chang'an agreed without thinking. So long as it was not a matter of principle, he treated his fish very well.

"Hehe, okay. Little Li, do you want Gold Soul Coins? I have some." Muxi continued to ask timidly.

In her view, taking responsibility for a boy first meant giving him her money.

"No. Just take good care of yourself." Li Chang'an said.

"Oh..."

The moment he exited the Star Dou Great Forest, Li Chang'an saw a group of people waiting for him. Who else could they be but Duolunka and the others?

"Chang'an, you're finally out. If you hadn't come out soon, I was afraid I really would have had to report this to the Pope." Duolunka hurried over to Li Chang'an. Only after seeing that he was unharmed did he let out a sigh of relief.

"I'm sorry, Dean. I made everyone worry." Li Chang'an took Muxi's hand and gave a deep bow, speaking sincerely. He had never called Duolunka Vice Dean, only Dean.

"It's fine. It's good that you're all right. By the way, your soul ring..." Duolunka asked thoughtfully, feeling much more at ease inside.

"I've already obtained my soul ring, Dean. Please rest assured." Li Chang'an did not display his second soul ring here. He planned to show it after returning; there were too few people here, and showing off would not be very satisfying.

"Good. Set out!"

After Li Chang'an and Muxi boarded the carriage, the convoy finally left the Star Dou Great Forest at Duolunka's command, bringing this nerve-racking yet thrilling journey to an end.

Li Chang'an, who had gained the most from this trip, began calculating his rewards. Two more fish had officially been added to his sea, his Soul Power had risen to level twenty-four, he needed to begin cultivating Mental Power from now on, his luck value required further study, and his points were in a state of shortage...