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"That's good!"

Hearing this, Qian Daoliu's eyes flickered as he tried to hide his embarrassment and spoke softly.

Qian Daoliu quickly calmed himself, then turned to look at Luo Chen, narrowing his eyes slightly.

In a mysterious tone, he said, "Xiao Chen, I can see that you like Xiao Xue too. Since you two are in love, how about we arrange an engagement for you today?"

"Once you both come of age, you can fulfill this engagement."

At that moment, Qian Daoliu voiced the thought in his heart. As soon as his words fell, a storm surged within Luo Chen's heart. He had never expected Qian Daoliu to agree to let him be with Qian Renxue.

Luo Chen turned to look at Qian Renxue and found her pretty face flushed with bashfulness. She lowered her head, not daring to look up at him.

For a moment, Qian Renxue felt as though she had tasted honey. She had never expected her grandfather to truly agree to let her be with Brother Chen. She was so happy!

"I can agree, but Grand Priest, you must promise me one condition."

Luo Chen silently agreed in his heart. After six years together, their relationship had long since become anything but ordinary.

Knowing the original story, he knew that Bibi Dong would later send Qian Renxue to the Heaven Dou Empire to replace Xue Qinghe and become the empire's crown prince.

He believed that without Qian Daoliu's consent, Bibi Dong would never have sent Qian Renxue to the Heaven Dou Empire on her own.

He had to prevent that from happening. He only wanted Qian Renxue to be herself and live carefree forever. With this condition in place, Qian Daoliu would have no reason to go back on his word.

"Oh? Go on."

The smile on Qian Daoliu's face gradually faded as he spoke blandly.

Yet he was somewhat displeased inside. His granddaughter was of such status, and this boy still wanted him to agree to a condition? Even so, he listened seriously. If Luo Chen dared make any excessive demand, he would definitely give him a beating.

"Grand Priest, I hope you can promise me this: no matter what happens in the future, you cannot force Xiao Xue to do anything she does not wish to do. Everything must follow her wishes."

Luo Chen spoke with a relaxed expression, but his tone allowed no objection.

"So that's what it is. I agree. When this old man gives his word, it carries the weight of nine tripods."

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu was overjoyed. Without even thinking, he agreed decisively.

He had thought Luo Chen would make some excessive demand, but he had not expected it to be for Xiao Xue's sake. Qian Daoliu's gaze toward Luo Chen grew more and more satisfied.

Why hadn't he noticed this before?

"Brother Chen, you're so good to me!"

When Qian Renxue heard that the condition Luo Chen had asked her grandfather to promise was for her sake, tears immediately welled up in her eyes. She threw herself into Luo Chen's arms and choked out the words.

"Silly girl, if I'm not good to you, who should I be good to?"

Luo Chen gently stroked Qian Renxue's head and spoke softly.

"Mhm, mhm!"

Hearing Luo Chen's words, Qian Renxue became even more bashful. She pressed her head tightly against his chest, not daring to raise it.

Congratulations on changing Qian Renxue's predetermined fate. Luck Points seized: 1,423 points. Additional reward: Twelve-Winged Angel God's Radiance.

Suddenly, the system's sweet voice rang out in Luo Chen's mind.

Luo Chen was somewhat puzzled. Just as he was about to question the system in his mind, Qian Daoliu's next words interrupted his thoughts.

"Xiao Chen, your Innate Soul Power still hasn't been tested. Come, let's test it."

Qian Daoliu suddenly remembered that Luo Chen's Innate Soul Power had yet to be assessed. He immediately took out a blue Innate Soul Power Testing Orb.

He could not wait to find out exactly what level Luo Chen's Innate Soul Power was. In any case, it definitely would not be lower than Xiao Xue's.

"Alright!"

Luo Chen replied. As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Renxue rose from his embrace and stood to the side, her expectant gaze fixed on him.

Because she had always believed that Luo Chen's Innate Soul Power would not be lower than hers.

Luo Chen placed his hand on it. At that moment, an incomparably brilliant blue light burst forth.

Crack!

A crack appeared on the surface of the Soul Power Testing Orb. Moments later, more and more cracks appeared in rapid succession before it exploded with a bang.

"This..."

Qian Daoliu could no longer remain calm. His eyes widened as he stared at the fragments in his hand. How was this possible?!

The Soul Power Testing Orb in his hand could test Innate Soul Power up to Level 20. Could it be that Luo Chen's Innate Soul Power had surpassed Level 20?

At that thought, Qian Daoliu's breathing quickened. He swiftly took out another Soul Power Testing Orb, one capable of withstanding Level 50 Soul Power.

"Try again!"

Qian Daoliu said with a solemn expression.

Hearing this, Luo Chen placed his right hand on it once more. Suddenly, the Soul Power Testing Orb shone brilliantly.

Feeling the level of Soul Power within it, Qian Daoliu cried out in disbelief, "Innate Soul Power at Level 30? How is that possible?!"

"Innate Soul Power at Level 30!"

Qian Renxue raised a small hand to cover her mouth, her face full of disbelief. She had never expected Brother Chen's Innate Soul Power to be ten levels higher than hers.

Very quickly, Qian Renxue was filled with delight, and a smile never left her face.

After learning Luo Chen's Innate Soul Power level, Qian Daoliu was utterly thrilled. Once he forcibly calmed his restless emotions,

he solemnly reminded Luo Chen, "You must never tell anyone about your Innate Soul Power. If anyone asks, say that you have Innate Full Soul Power."

After all, Innate Soul Power at Level 30 was too shocking for the continent. If Spirit Hall's hostile forces learned of this, they would stop at nothing to send powerful experts to assassinate Luo Chen.

Although he had absolute confidence in his ability to protect Luo Chen, there might still be moments of oversight. For Luo Chen's safety, it was best for this secret to remain buried forever.

"Then can I tell my master?"

Luo Chen raised his head and asked in confusion. Since he trained every day under Bibi Dong's watchful eye, he certainly would not be able to hide it. He might as well honestly tell Bibi Dong.

"You can."

Hearing this, Qian Daoliu froze for a moment. A complicated look flashed through his eyes, and he let out a long sigh before nodding in agreement.

"Alright, you two should rest for a while. In a few days, I'll take you both to obtain your soul rings."

Qian Daoliu spoke to the two of them, arranging their upcoming trip to obtain soul rings.

"Alright!"

Luo Chen and Qian Renxue answered in unison, but another thought arose in Luo Chen's mind. He had no intention of hunting soul beasts to obtain soul rings from them.

He knew that the Supreme Power contained within the Nine-Colored Staff Martial Soul corresponded to exceedingly rare soul beasts, and some did not even exist at all. Naturally, they could not become soul rings for the Nine-Colored Staff.