Shi Hao: "We're Heading to Spirit City!!!"

Yan looked at Hu Liena in surprise, his eyes full of admiration. "Nana, how did you absorb your fifth Spirit Ring so quickly? That was way too fast."

The two of them had spent a full three hours absorbing their fifth Spirit Rings.

"Nana has always had the best talent among the three of us, and she works so hard. She deserves it." Xie Yue generously praised his younger sister.

"It was still thanks to Shi Hao and Tiger's help. Otherwise, we wouldn't have obtained our fifth Spirit Rings so quickly."

Hu Liena spoke gratefully, while Shi Hao scratched his head and smiled sheepishly.

"It's nothing... Friends are supposed to help each other, right?"

"What a cute child. If only I really had a little brother like you."

Hu Liena rubbed Shi Hao's head and spoke gently.

"...No, I don't want to be the little brother. I want to be the big brother!"

Shi Hao spoke with some dissatisfaction, leaving Hu Liena a little surprised.

"Why?"

"Because then I can protect my younger brothers and sisters... Letting them grow up carefree sounds like it would make me happy!"

Hu Liena stared fixedly at Shi Hao's earnest face, becoming even more curious about his family. Just what kind of family could raise such a wonderful child?

At the same time, she grew even angrier over Shi Hao's mother being taken away by Spirit Hall...

A fierce glint flashed through Hu Liena's eyes. If she found out who had taken Da Wa's Mother away, she would definitely make that culprit regret ever coming into this world.

She believed that, with her status as one of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, she could accomplish such a thing.

"...For the next few days, let's hurry back to Spirit City and find your Mother as soon as possible, Da Wa!"

Hu Liena looked at Shi Hao, and he immediately beamed.

"Yay!"

He had waited for this day for a long time. His eyes narrowed happily as he gazed into the far distance.

"Mother... just wait a little longer. Little Hao is coming to save you soon. I'll bring you home, and then our whole family can be reunited."

Shi Hao murmured inwardly.

Over the next few days, the three of them took Shi Hao and Tiger out of the Star Dou Great Forest.

They chatted as they traveled, sharing amusing stories from their own experiences. The journey was incredibly interesting to Shi Hao.

At that moment, inside Spirit Hall's Secret Chamber.

Qian Renxue sat cross-legged in the dark, confined Secret Chamber with her eyes closed, cultivating. Suddenly, she opened her eyes. She felt uneasy, as though something were drawing near her. She could not explain it... It felt like a pull from her bloodline.

"My state of mind is becoming more and more unsettled... It feels as though something important is about to arrive."

Qian Renxue murmured to herself, and Shi Bantian entered her thoughts again without her realizing it.

"Bantian... I wonder how you're doing now. Do you miss me? Xiao Xue misses you so much... I think about you every day."

"Bantian, during this time, I've worked hard every day for the sake of our reunion. If I told you my current Soul Power Level, it might even shock you..."

Qian Renxue smiled faintly, feeling rather proud. For some reason, her Soul Power had risen at an astonishing rate during this period. She had actually advanced from a level sixty-four Soul Emperor to a level seventy-six Spirit Saint!

She had crossed more than ten levels of Soul Power at once, and it had taken only a little over a month. Even Qian Renxue herself found it somewhat unbelievable.

Although Qian Renxue had wanted nothing more than to become stronger during this time and had cultivated especially diligently, it still should not have been possible for her to improve so quickly.

Qian Renxue could not make sense of it either and could only attribute it to her longing for Shi Bantian.

"Xiao Xue... Grandfather truly never expected that you would improve to this extent in just over a month. This must be the blessing of the Angel God's descent. It seems the Qian Clan may rise to glory once more in your hands."

Outside the Secret Chamber, Qian Daoliu had brought Qian Renxue her usual simple meal before speaking with her.

Most of their conversation revolved around abandoning Shi Bantian and cultivating seriously.

Seeing Qian Renxue improve so quickly, Qian Daoliu became even more convinced that bringing Xiao Xue back had been the best possible choice.

Qian Renxue sat cross-legged in the dim Secret Chamber without speaking.

"Xiao Xue, your progress has been tremendous. Grandfather is very pleased. It proves that Grandfather was not wrong to bring you back."

"Perhaps if not for that trash, you would have become a Spirit Saint long ago. By now, you might even have broken through to become an eight-ring Soul Douluo, the youngest Soul Douluo on the entire Douluo Continent. In the future, you could even break the record for becoming a Titled Douluo the fastest.

"So... stop thinking about that trash and focus on cultivating properly."

Qian Renxue could not bear hearing others belittle Shi Bantian. Even when it was her own grandfather, her expression darkened as she gave a cold snort.

"Grandfather, you don't need to remind me every time. I have my own thoughts, and I am growing stronger bit by bit."

"But... Bantian is not trash. Please do not speak of him that way again, Grandfather. He will always be my beloved!"

"The reason I'm cultivating so quickly now is so I can defeat you as soon as possible, then bring him back openly and honorably."

Qian Daoliu frowned slightly, but his smile soon relaxed again.

"Grandfather was wrong. From now on, Grandfather will never insult him in front of you again... And if there is an opportunity, I will send people to give this Shi Bantian some help."

"Really, Grandfather?!"

"Of course. But the condition is that you must cultivate seriously... Strive to reach the Titled Douluo realm as soon as possible."

"Alright! It's a deal!"

Qian Renxue was overjoyed and immediately immersed herself in serious cultivation. Outside the door—

Qian Daoliu revealed a satisfied smile. If Qian Renxue truly cultivated so quickly because of Shi Bantian, then perhaps letting them be together in the future would not be impossible.

Suddenly!

A woman wearing golden papal robes slowly entered the room. Qian Daoliu looked at the newcomer in surprise... because this woman was none other than Qian Renxue's mother.

The current Pope of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong!

Qian Daoliu frowned slightly. This woman had not come for a long time since her last unhappy parting with Qian Renxue.

Qian Daoliu said nothing, deciding not to interfere in the complicated relationship between this mother and daughter. Bibi Dong stood outside the Secret Chamber and did not disturb Qian Renxue's cultivation. She merely looked quietly at Qian Renxue before her. Seeing her cultivate so diligently, Bibi Dong could not help feeling a little heartache, along with a touch of relief.

"You truly are outstanding, even more outstanding than I imagined. Your Soul Power is rising even faster than mine did back then. Such talent is rare even across the entire Douluo Continent."

"As expected of my daughter..."

Bibi Dong murmured inwardly. Although she had once wanted to strangle Qian Renxue, the continuation of that sin, because of that incident, as time passed, her hatred had faded. Those matters were not the child's fault.