"Promotion, Platinum Bishop"

"Hall Master Hu!" Yang Qitian immediately stopped and clasped his hands toward Hu Liena.

"Hu Liena!" Amid his pain, Ye Qin showed a trace of excitement and immediately rose to greet her.

"Bishop Yang, could you leave? Ye Qin and I have something to discuss," Hu Liena said to Yang Qitian.

Hearing this, Yang Qitian glanced at Ye Qin.

"Monkey Yang, go on ahead."

Only then did Yang Qitian respectfully withdraw.

"Hall Master Hu, this way!"

Ye Qin then led Hu Liena into the Sleeping Quarters.

As soon as Hu Liena entered, she shut the doors, then impatiently threw herself into Ye Qin's arms.

He immediately embraced her as well!

"Why are you here? Has your teacher left?"

After holding each other for a while, Ye Qin asked excitedly.

"Not yet!" Hu Liena shook her head. "But Ye Qin, I have good news for you!"

As she spoke, Hu Liena took out a black token and handed it to Ye Qin.

Ye Qin noticed that five symbols were carved onto the token: a chrysanthemum, a sword, a hammer, a dragon, and a crown.

"The Heavenly Dou Six Imperial Token?" Ye Qin asked in slight surprise.

"No, it's the Heavenly Dou Five Imperial Token—the White Platinum Bishop Token of Spirit Hall!" Hu Liena shook her head. "My teacher told me to give it to you. She said it should originally have belonged to your mother!"

"What?" Ye Qin cried out in shock. "My mother? Who exactly was she?"

"My teacher didn't say anything specific, but your mother made tremendous contributions to Spirit Hall and should have had a close relationship with my teacher. That's why she bestowed the White Platinum Bishop Token upon you!" Hu Liena replied.

"Although it doesn't grant you actual authority, your status in Spirit Hall is already above mine!" Hu Liena added excitedly. "After this, I can also rightfully have you inherit the position of assistant!"

"Ding! Detected that the host has been promoted to Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall. Step three of the six-step mission has been completed!

"Reward obtained: Observation Haki, Bibi Dong's favorability increased by 15%!"

That was pretty sudden... Ye Qin thought to himself.

"Ding! Step four mission unlocked: Help Hu Liena seize the position of Saintess. Reward: one Golden Fishing Hook and Bibi Dong's favorability increased by 20%!"

"Ye Qin! What's wrong?" Seeing his pensive expression, Hu Liena asked somewhat doubtfully.

"Nothing... nothing!" Ye Qin replied. "Liena, if I remember correctly, you're a Spirit Hall Saintess Candidate?"

"Mm!" Hu Liena nodded. "Why are you suddenly asking about that?"

"Because I care about you, of course!" Ye Qin replied. "I'm curious how you plan to become the Saintess."

"According to Spirit Hall's rules, the selection of a Saintess is extremely strict!" Hu Liena was briefly stunned before answering. "Not only do you need exceptional management skills, but you also have to intern for three years and be judged on your results. After those three years, you must return to Spirit Hall for a rigorous selection tournament. The top three will be chosen, and then Platinum Bishops and those above them will vote..."

"It's that complicated?" Ye Qin was stunned upon hearing this.

"Mm!" Hu Liena nodded gently. "After all, the Saintess represents Spirit Hall's next successor. There can't be the slightest carelessness!"

"Keep it up, Liena. I believe you can do it!" Ye Qin said firmly. "I'll always be behind you, supporting you!"

"Thank you, Ye Qin!" Hu Liena was deeply moved and threw herself into Ye Qin's arms again.

"Ding! Check-in successful. Obtained one Divine Beast Egg."

"Ding! Congratulations, host. Obtained one God-Bestowed Spirit Ring!"

"Ding! Check-in successful. Obtained the Monkey Steals the Peach Manual!"

"Ding! Check-in successful. Obtained one System Self-Portrait!"

"Ding! Check-in successful. Obtained one crate of Hagen Das ice cream!"

"Ding! Check-in successful. Obtained a peak Douluo-level attendant, King of Fallen, Lucifer!"

In the blink of an eye, three years had passed!

Over the past three years, Ye Qin had received countless rewards through check-ins. The most valuable among them was naturally his second Titled Douluo, Lucifer!

However, useless manuals and items made up the majority.

Even so, his cultivation talent had already far surpassed that of ordinary people!

Three years after awakening his Soul Power, he had reached Level 39!

That day, a luxurious carriage slowly traveled down the main road from Hagen Das Royal City to Spirit City!

There were two people inside the carriage.

One was a golden-haired, blue-eyed youth. Though still somewhat immature, he was strikingly handsome. The only impression his face gave was that of sheer beauty—one could look at him all day without finding a single flaw.

This person was, of course, Ye Qin!

Now nine years old, he was increasingly beginning to resemble an adult.

Resting against him was the peerless beauty, Hu Liena.

Hu Liena was now seventeen years old and had blossomed into a true beauty. Her slightly curled long hair spilled over her waist and pert backside. Her figure was flawless, and her stunning face, untouched by makeup, was so breathtaking that one could never tire of looking at it.

Especially her innate charm—it gave her the feeling of someone capable of bewitching all living beings.

If anyone, especially a man, had been there, they would surely have looked on with envy, because such a woman was actually massaging Ye Qin!

"Qin, thank you for accompanying me to Spirit Hall for the selection tournament!" Hu Liena looked at Ye Qin with a face full of contentment.

"You're my woman. It's only right!" Ye Qin replied with a smile.

Ye Qin was heading to Spirit Hall this time, first and foremost, to help Hu Liena seize the position of Saintess!

Secondly, Ye Xuan had given him important information: his mother had once gone to Spirit Hall and held an important position there!

He wanted to see just who this mysterious and badass mother of his really was!

What kind of person could make Bibi Dong personally grant him a White Platinum Bishop Token!

"Ding! Host, check-in mission issued. Check-in location: Soul Hunting Forest near Nuoding City. Mission: Obtain the second spirit ring for Dragon Scale Flower! Reward: Indestructible Divine Skill!"

At that moment, the system notification sounded in Ye Qin's mind.

"Soul Hunting Forest in Nuoding City?" Ye Qin's expression changed in surprise.

"Qin, what's wrong?" Hu Liena asked.

"Nothing. Let's continue!" Ye Qin replied with a chuckle.

"Fine, then later it'll be your turn to massage me!" Hu Liena smiled charmingly and continued massaging Ye Qin's back with her delicate jade-like fingers!

At Ye Qin's deliberate instruction, they headed toward the Soul Hunting Forest near Nuoding City.

Fortunately, Nuoding City was roughly along the main road and not too far out of their way. Besides, there was still a month and a half before the selection tournament, more than enough time for them to make it.

"Your Highness, we've arrived at the Soul Hunting Forest!"