With Da Wa's experience in mind, Shi Bantian picked up a crystal ball capable of measuring up to Level 30 Soul Power and intended to have Er Wa use it directly for the test.
"Channel your Soul Power into it!"
Shi Bantian instructed, and Er Wa, Shi Yi, obediently did as he was told.
The moment Shi Bantian placed the crystal ball in Er Wa's hands, it burst forth with dazzling light. The glow emanating from Er Wa's four pupils was even more mesmerizing, and the sight filled Shi Bantian with delight.
Innate Level 30 Soul Power!
Sure enough, Er Wa was another genius with Innate Full Soul Power at Level 30!
"A genius... another peerless genius. And I, Shi Bantian, am actually fortunate enough to have two children like this. If Xiao Xue saw this, she would definitely be so gratified."
Shi Bantian was overjoyed.
Although he did not know exactly what abilities the Double Pupils possessed, that Innate Full Soul Power at Level 30 was right there for all to see. Moreover, the Gourd Shell was certainly no less useful than the Supreme Bone!
At the instant the crystal ball blazed with light, Shi Bantian also felt his own Soul Power rising step by step.
A few days ago, he had already broken through to the Spirit King rank. Yet now, he had suddenly reached Level 54. Such a rate of improvement was utterly terrifying!
Shi Bantian's guess had been correct. The Gourd Babies' Soul Power would also grant him a portion of it.
"Er Wa, you're amazing!" Shi Bantian hugged Er Wa tightly, his eyes filled with pride and joy.
He knew that Er Wa's future would surely be even more brilliant than he could imagine.
"Father... what does 'amazing' mean?" Er Wa blinked his large eyes and asked innocently.
"It means you're very impressive!" Shi Bantian answered with a smile, his heart full of affection for Er Wa.
"Hehe... Er Wa is very impressive, so does that mean Er Wa can get a chance to save Mother and Eldest Brother?!"
"You're still too young. Saving Mother and Eldest Brother is Father's responsibility. Little Er Wa doesn't need to worry about it." Shi Bantian gently stroked Er Wa's head.
What he truly thought was that he could not let Er Wa become like Da Wa, burdened with so much while still only a child.
"Besides, Father can protect you now. You have to believe in Father." Shi Bantian added, lightly scraping the little child's nose. He was simply adorable.
Er Wa had originally planned to sneak away like Eldest Brother and rescue Mother and Eldest Brother, but Shi Bantian seemed to have sensed his thoughts. He stayed by Er Wa's side at all times, not daring to leave him for even a moment.
Perhaps Shi Hao's sudden departure without farewell last time had left him unbearably heartbroken. He never wanted to endure that kind of pain a second time. Even if he might not be able to stop it, at least it gave him some peace of mind.
Time had not worn down Er Wa's resolve. The little gourds still hanging on the vine constantly reminded him to hurry to Spirit Hall and bring back Eldest Brother and Mother.
"Second Brother, hurry and save Mother! What are you waiting for?"
"Yeah... Second Brother, hurry up! Eldest Brother is waiting for you to save him too!!"
"Save Eldest Brother!!! Save Mother!"
The youngest, the Purple Gourd, spoke in a childish voice.
Er Wa looked utterly vexed, his little face scrunching up tightly.
"I want to go to Spirit Hall and save Eldest Brother and Mother too... but Father keeps following me. I can't sneak away."
Shi Yi added, "And I'm afraid Father will be angry if I run away!"
The other gourds did not know what to do after hearing that. Indeed... what could they do if Shi Bantian would not let Er Wa leave?
At that moment, the third, the Yellow Gourd, suddenly spoke up.
"Why not discuss it with Father directly... I believe Father will understand!!"
Shi Yi pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"Then you have to speak up for me later, okay!!"
Having been out of the Gourd Shell for so long, Shi Yi also wanted to see the world outside.
Over the past few days, Shi Bantian had been feeling gloomy. He did not know whether it was because Qian Renxue had been taken away, because of Shi Hao, or because Er Wa, Shi Yi, was about to leave him as well.
How could Shi Bantian possibly fail to notice the thoughts practically written all over Er Wa, Shi Yi's face?
But... how could he dare let a child go to Spirit Hall to rescue someone? What if he was captured by Spirit Hall too?
"Sigh... in the end, I'm still too weak."
Over seven days, boosted by consuming the Gourd Shell, Er Wa, Shi Yi's Soul Power had quietly continued to rise, reaching the Spirit Saint rank.
Shi Bantian's Soul Power had also risen to the Soul Emperor level, but it was still not enough. A Soul Emperor was far, far too weak against Spirit Hall, and his Seven Star Gourd Vine was not suited for combat.
Just then, a group of childish voices reached Shi Bantian's ears as though surrounding him in 3D.
"Father... Father, what are you thinking about?"
"Don't be unhappy anymore."
"Second Brother wants to bring Mother and Eldest Brother back. Just let him go."
"That's right, Father, just let Second Brother go."
"Mhm, mhm, we've already discussed it. Second Brother is very smart. He definitely won't be defeated and captured by the people from Spirit Hall."
"Father, you want Mother and Eldest Brother to come back too, don't you?"
The Gourd Babies on the vine spoke one after another. Even the smallest Purple Gourd Baby had spoken up.
Shi Bantian could no longer remain silent. He could only pretend to be cheerful and say, "All right, Father knows you're all good children. But now isn't the time. Once you have all grown up and can protect yourselves and me, you can go find your Mother and Eldest Brother."
"But Father, I've already grown up!" Er Wa, Shi Yi, protested indignantly.
"That's right, Father, Second Brother can already protect himself and you!" the Yellow Gourd Baby chimed in.
"Father, haven't you taught us not to back down when we encounter difficulties?" the Green Gourd Baby continued.
"Exactly, Father, didn't you say we must bravely face difficulties? Just because we know Spirit Hall is dangerous, does that mean we should give up?" the Cyan Gourd Baby joined the discussion.
"And, and, Father, didn't you say that we should believe in our own strength?" Er Wa, Shi Yi, refused to be outdone. A faint glow spread from his eyes, and his gaze was exceptionally resolute.
"Mm..." Shi Bantian was left speechless by the children and did not know how to respond for a moment.
At that moment, the Purple Gourd Baby suddenly spoke. Her voice sounded as though she were hugging Shi Bantian's leg and acting cute. "Father, just let Second Brother go, okay~"
The other Gourd Babies immediately followed suit and cried in unison, "Father, just let Second Brother go, okay~"
Sure enough, it was still a daughter's coquettish pleading that made Shi Bantian relent somewhat. As a man born to dote on his daughters, Shi Bantian simply could not withstand this attack.
Looking at these adorable yet mischievous little gourds before him, Shi Bantian's heart softened. He sighed helplessly and said, "Fine. Since you're all so insistent, I'll let the second child go."
Then his expression turned serious again. "However, he can only leave tomorrow. After you listen to me explain Spirit Hall and the dangers you may encounter on the current continent, your Second Brother can set off. Understand?"
"Understood, Father!" the Gourd Babies answered in unison, swaying their tiny bodies in the wind.
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