Qian Mu, Qian Fei

Ten minutes earlier.

By a stream, Qian Renxue and the Herrscher of Erosion were eating the wild fruits the Silver Dragon King had given them before they left. Judging by their appearances alone, some might have mistaken them for twin sisters. Aside from their hair colors and styles of dress, their faces and figures were practically identical.

Notably, both of them had reverted to the forms of eleven- or twelve-year-old girls. Even so, it was obvious at a glance that they were both beauties in the making.

A faint, inscrutable smile hung on the Herrscher of Erosion's lips as she stared at Qian Renxue. "What's wrong, Little Golden Mane? Can't you get a little closer to your big sister? It's not like I'm going to eat you."

Qian Renxue remained silent, but obediently moved a few steps closer to the Herrscher of Erosion.

"That's more like it."

The Herrscher of Erosion's smile grew brighter, though a sharp glint lay hidden deep in her eyes. "Don't forget My God's instructions. We're real sisters now, Little Golden Mane."

"B-Big sister..." Qian Renxue swallowed the fruit in her mouth, her voice barely audible.

Seeing her like this, the Herrscher of Erosion raised a brow. "Hm? What did you say? Speak louder."

Qian Renxue let out a soft breath, raised her head, and fixed her gaze seriously on the Herrscher of Erosion's eyes. "Big sister..."

"Ah!" The Herrscher of Erosion immediately beamed and affectionately rubbed her forehead against her good little sister's. "Such a good girl. Big sister likes you."

"I'm not done yet." Qian Renxue looked serious as she pushed the Herrscher of Erosion away.

The latter did not mind at all and immediately leaned close again, giggling. "Go on. Big sister can answer any questions you have and clear up all your doubts. Mm... except about My God's origins."

"...Will we really not be found out like this? Didn't Lu Xueling say that Shrek is guarded by a Limit Douluo now?"

The Herrscher of Erosion crossed her arms and tilted her head with a smile. "So lacking in confidence? Or are you looking down on the effects of Honkai Energy, little sister?"

"Disguising a martial soul and shrinking your body and bone age are no trouble at all. It's far more useful than that bone of yours. If you don't believe big sister, don't you believe My God?"

Qian Renxue opened her mouth, wanting to say something else.

"What fragrant fruit!"

Just then, a delighted cry rang out, clear and sweet. The Black and White Twin Snow turned around in unison.

The sisters looked toward the source of the voice and saw two people walking along the stream. The one in front was a girl who looked fifteen or sixteen. Her long black hair was tied into a ponytail that hung down her back, while her light-blue fitted outfit outlined a vibrant youthful air around her.

She had phoenix eyes, large and lively, a straight and delicate nose, and an almost flawless oval face. Her beautiful features held a trace of delighted surprise, and her eyes were fixed greedily on the remaining wild fruits in the grass.

Following behind her was a boy who appeared to be about the same age. He was tall and straight, with short dark-blue hair that gleamed like gemstones beneath the sunlight.

Though he was young, he gave off a refined air. A lazy, gentle smile rested on his handsome face as he clasped his hands behind his head and looked toward the Black and White Twin Snow with interest. However, he was looking at the people, not the wild fruits.

The targets had appeared.

Qian Renxue and the Herrscher of Erosion briefly assessed the newcomers' appearances, confirming their identities in their hearts at the same time.

The girl in front excitedly skipped over to the Black and White Twin Snow in a few quick steps. Drooling with desire, she said, "Little sisters, are you selling these fruits? They smell so good! Where did you pick them?!"

It was no wonder she craved them. More than half of the wild fruits given by the Silver Dragon King had been plucked from the Myriad Monster King's head. Fruits grown on a Fierce Beast were extremely beneficial for cultivation and sweet and fresh besides. A soul master's instincts could not resist them.

The Herrscher of Erosion giggled and took the lead in handing her a fruit. "Here."

The girl accepted the fruit and thanked her with a cheerful smile. Then she popped it into her mouth and began chewing. "It's delicious. Thanks!"

The boy accompanying her had also walked over by then. With a helpless expression, he first raised a hand to greet the Shuangxue Sisters, then shook his head at the girl. "Xiaoya, mind your image."

Tang Ya's beautiful eyes widened as she snapped, "What did you call me?"

The boy immediately raised both hands in surrender. "All right, Teacher Xiaoya. Is that better?"

Tang Ya shot him a glare. "That's more like it. Watch your status."

Qian Renxue began acting as well. She picked up another fruit and offered it to the boy. "Would you like one?"

The boy smiled faintly. "A gentleman does not take what others cherish. Little sister, you two sisters should eat them."

Qian Renxue gradually settled into her role and smiled again, pointing at her bundle. "It's fine. My sister and I still have plenty."

As she spoke, she stuffed the fruit into the boy's hand, then grabbed a handful from her bundle and continued eating.

Who knew how many Tree Fruits the Silver Dragon King had stripped from the Myriad Monster King? She had given them three large bags in total, two of which had gone to Qian Renxue and the Herrscher of Erosion.

The boy smiled gently and asked, "My name is Bei Bei, and her name is Tang Ya. You two are twin sisters, right? May I ask your names?"

Qian Renxue and the Herrscher of Erosion exchanged a glance before answering one after the other.

"Older sister, Qian Mu."

"Younger sister, Qian Fei."

At the same time, Huo Yuhao had already stepped into the Star Dou Great Forest, perfectly avoiding the bottomless pit he would have jumped into in the future.

The air gradually grew cooler, and beyond that coolness seemed to linger a peculiar heaviness. The Star Dou Great Forest was like a soul beast with its maw wide open, waiting for a young life to enter. Opportunity, or... devouring!

Huo Yuhao was still young. After a brief bout of surprise and tension, his emotions shifted more toward excitement.

After traveling for so many days, he had finally reached his destination. At the thought that he might obtain a soul ring and truly become a soul master, his blood began to boil.

He had trained diligently for more than five years for this day. In his excitement, Huo Yuhao unconsciously quickened his pace. He was becoming impatient.

Suddenly, a strange sensation appeared in his mind. Huo Yuhao felt a slight sting in his eyes and instinctively channeled Soul Power into his Spiritual Eye.

A faint current of air swirled around his eyes, and Huo Yuhao seemed to see a black shadow flash past on the left side of the road ahead.

As an exceptionally rare spiritual-type mutated martial soul, the Spiritual Eye possessed powerful warning abilities. The sense of danger immediately sharpened Huo Yuhao's reactions. He swiftly threw himself to the left while his right hand drew the White Tiger Dagger from behind his waist.

A black shadow flashed through the spot where he had just been standing and pounced onto the ground beside him. At such close range, Huo Yuhao instantly saw what his enemy looked like.

It had appeared: the ten-year Wind · Almost Solo Killed God · Baboon!