Yunlan Village

Ye Xiaobao replied with a smile.

"Your brother doesn't know whether you can become a Soul Master, little sister. What's your name?"

He had never seen such an adorable little girl before.

He felt rather delighted.

"My name is Lu Xiaoxin, and my sister is Lu Xiaoxue. What's your name, big brother?"

Hearing the girl's name, Ye Xiaobao softly repeated it.

"What a coincidence. Big brother's name also has a 'Xiao' in it. I'm Ye Xiaobao."

"Then, big brother, are you a powerful Soul Master?"

"Of course. Big brother is very powerful. Very few people are stronger than me."

Lu Xiaoxin burst into giggles.

"You're lying. You're so young—how could you be that powerful? Our village chief is the strongest person in our village, but his beard is this long."

As she spoke, she gestured with her tiny hands.

"Hahaha..."

Ye Xiaobao laughed happily as well.

He had spent these past years desperately cultivating. It felt like he had not experienced this kind of happiness in a long time.

"Xiaoxin, don't disturb your big brother while he rests."

Lu Xiaoxue's voice came from outside.

Hearing her sister's voice, Lu Xiaoxin smiled.

"Okay, then, big brother, get some rest."

With that, she skipped away.

Ye Xiaobao smiled knowingly and began checking his injuries.

They really were miserable. The injuries to his body were minor matters.

As long as his Soul Power recovered, the terrifying regenerative ability of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven martial soul would heal him quickly.

But the problem was that he currently felt completely drained, without a single trace of Soul Power.

He did not even have enough spiritual power to open his storage soul tool.

Before long, Lu Xiaoxue walked in carrying a bowl of rice porridge.

She sat beside Ye Xiaobao's bed.

Ye Xiaobao tried to struggle upright, but failed. He could only look helplessly at Lu Xiaoxue.

"I'll feed you."

Lu Xiaoxue scooped up a spoonful and blew on it with her little mouth.

"Open up."

Ye Xiaobao felt a little embarrassed, and his face reddened slightly.

Still, he obediently opened his mouth and took a bite.

"So sweet..."

Lu Xiaoxue carefully fed him spoonful by spoonful.

Gradually, as Ye Xiaobao watched Lu Xiaoxue's serious expression, he actually became entranced.

Lu Xiaoxue's ears reddened under his gaze. Once she finished feeding him, she fled as if escaping.

And so, Ye Xiaobao stayed in Lu Xiaoxue's home.

After asking around, he learned that the place where he was staying was called Yunlan Village.

It was a small village on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire, near the Tianling Mountain Range.

Lu Xiaoxue's parents had died of illness years ago, and she had been raising her younger sister ever since.

Relying on the medical skills she had learned in her early years, she usually went into the mountains to gather herbs and treated some simple illnesses for the villagers, which was enough to support their household.

The three of them lived together for another half month, and Ye Xiaobao's bones had mostly healed.

However, the Soul Power within his body still showed no signs of returning.

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven martial soul had also reverted to its pre-awakening state, sitting quietly within his sea of consciousness.

Fortunately, he could now help with some chores and was no longer just eating for free.

Early one morning.

An elderly man with a head full of white hair and a long beard walked in.

"Village Chief."

"Mm, Xiaoxue, have you considered the matter I mentioned to you last time?"

Ye Xiaobao was sweeping the floor nearby. Hearing this, he pricked up his ears.

Lu Xiaoxue hurriedly pulled the village chief outside.

Although Ye Xiaobao had lost his Soul Power, his hearing still far surpassed that of ordinary people. He heard their conversation outside.

"Village Chief, didn't I already say it? I won't agree."

"Silly child, if I hadn't spoken for you, he might have resorted to force. He is Count Mais's second son, and even our village is part of his father's territory."

"I don't want to make things difficult for you either, but think about it. If you refuse, then the consequences..."

Lu Xiaoxue's eyes had already reddened.

"Ah!"

The village chief sighed as well. Before leaving, he seemed to remember something and turned back.

"Right, someone from Spirit Hall will come tomorrow to awaken the six-year-old children in our village. Have Xiaoxin gather at the village entrance early."

Lu Xiaoxue nodded to show that she understood.

After the village chief left, Lu Xiaoxue came inside. Ye Xiaobao hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "I wasn't trying to eavesdrop, but... who is Count Mais's second son?"

Lu Xiaoxue looked at the boy before her. She had been afraid he would worry, so she had never told him, but she had not expected him to find out anyway. Somewhat embarrassed, she began explaining.

It turned out that Count Mais's second son, Mai Ji, had passed through the village once and happened to see Lu Xiaoxue.

He instantly felt that Lu Xiaoxue was different from the seductive, vulgar women he usually encountered, and wanted to take her home as a concubine.

Naturally, Lu Xiaoxue was unwilling. Mai Ji then used his father's name to pressure the village chief.

"Actually, Grandpa Village Chief is in a difficult position too, but he has to consider the village."

After saying this, Lu Xiaoxue calmed herself and continued, "If it really comes to it, I'll take Xiaoxin and leave the village. The Heaven Dou Empire is so vast. There will always be somewhere for us to stay."

"Don't worry. Nothing will happen. Did you forget that you still have me? I'm a very powerful Soul Master."

As he spoke, he raised his right arm and struck a muscle-flexing pose.

Once he recovered his strength, what was a mere count?

"Pfft." Lu Xiaoxue was amused as well.

"I'm not talking to you anymore. I'm going to dry the herbs."

After spending all this time together, the two had become very familiar with each other, like family.

After watching Lu Xiaoxue leave, Ye Xiaobao's gaze gradually turned cold.

When he first heard it, he only thought, How could something this melodramatic happen?

But then he considered it. A mere count was completely insignificant in his eyes.

Yet to these two sisters, he was a sky pressing down upon them.

In his heart, he had already sentenced that damn Mai Ji to death.

But his Soul Power had not yet recovered, and he truly lacked the strength to protect the sisters.

It seemed he had to find a way to recover quickly. This half month of peaceful days had made him somewhat complacent.

Sometimes, he had even felt that living such a quiet life for the rest of his days would not be so bad.

But reality always delivered a resounding slap. On the Douluo Continent, without strength, one would be bullied by others.

Fortunately, after recovering for some time, Ye Xiaobao had regained a trace of spiritual power with the Wisdom Skull. He could take some medicine from his ring soul tool to restore his Soul Power.

As long as he could produce even a trace of it, he could use the circulation of Soul Power to recover some of his strength.

He swallowed the medicine and slowly waited for his Soul Power to return.

At the same time, within the Pope's Palace.

"Useless trash! After all this time, you still can't find even one person. What use are you!"

Bibi Dong coldly stared at the three people below. A chill filled the entire hall.

She had not expected the mighty Spirit Hall to be unable to find a single person.

Although Ye Xiaobao was her disciple, she had raised him as her own child all these years.

Dong Bo lowered his head, not daring to speak. Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo stood nearby as well.

Both of their faces were still somewhat pale. It seemed their injuries had not yet healed.

"Your Holiness, we have already ordered the churches in that area to intensify their search. As long as we have not found him, it means Xiaobao is still safe."

After Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke, he glanced at Bibi Dong again.

"Tell me again what happened that day."

Chrysanthemum Douluo began recounting it once more. He had explained this matter no fewer than ten times already, yet the Pope still asked about it from time to time. This showed how important Ye Xiaobao was to her.

After hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo's account, Bibi Dong said in an icy voice, "I do not want anyone else to know about Xiaobao's martial soul."

She had not expected Ye Xiaobao to have already reached the combat power of a Titled Douluo.

And Tang Hao had actually dared to harm her disciple. He deserved to die.

Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and Dong Bo immediately bowed.

"Yes!"

"Leave." Bibi Dong waved her hand, and they all withdrew.

"Xiaobao, you must not let anything happen to you."

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