Chrysanthemum and Ghost Have It Rough

"Little Xue, which of your sister's Martial Souls do you like better?" Shen Nuonuo asked, watching Qian Renxue, who had been staring without blinking.

"The umbrella. Little Xue likes this one." Qian Renxue tilted her head, her eyes clear and bright.

Heh, Little Xue and I really are on the same wavelength. I like this umbrella too, so it'll be this one.

With that in mind, Shen Nuonuo immediately set Qian Renxue down first—she truly could not hold her any longer—then said, "Grandpa, I want to cultivate my first Martial Soul first."

Qian Daoliu gave a slight nod. "Twin Martial Souls are even rarer than Innate Full Soul Power. You could be considered the fourth person in nearly a hundred years to possess Twin Martial Souls."

Huh? That doesn't seem right. I remember xx in the original novel was the third person to possess Twin Martial Souls. He hasn't even been born yet, so shouldn't I be the third?

Shen Nuonuo felt that the plot differed from what she had read before. "Grandpa, do you know the third person with Twin Martial Souls?"

Qian Daoliu gave Shen Nuonuo a deep look. "The third is the current Saintess, Bibi Dong."

"Ah?" Shen Nuonuo voiced her confusion.

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Shouldn't Bibi Dong have been the first or second?

Qian Daoliu saw her confusion. "The first person to cultivate Twin Martial Souls died after self-destructing due to improper cultivation. The second was my wife, the Titled Douluo Ling Xi."

Old Qian's wife? She never appeared in the book. Did Old Qian have a change of heart? Doesn't he like Bo Saixi anymore?

"My wife was named Lin Jing, and she was also a possessor of Twin Martial Souls. She disappeared..."

The light in Qian Daoliu's golden eyes instantly dimmed. His tone carried a trace of sorrow, but he still patiently explained it to Shen Nuonuo.

Sigh, if his wife were still around, the main account would be useless.

He could level up the alt instead, and Little Xue's pressure could be lighter too.

Shen Nuonuo hurriedly comforted him. "Grandpa, you and Grandma are fated for each other. You'll definitely meet again."

"Mm." Qian Daoliu's gaze became firm.

He would definitely meet Little Jing again.

"Since it's still early, how about Grandpa takes you to hunt for a Spirit Ring?"

Qian Daoliu felt that there was still plenty of time, and besides, he was free.

This was exactly what Shen Nuonuo wanted. She also wanted to obtain a Spirit Ring as soon as possible and become a legendary Soul Master, so she agreed at once.

"Grandpa, Little Xue wants to go with you too." Qian Renxue's purple eyes were filled with curiosity.

Before Qian Daoliu could speak, Shen Nuonuo refused Qian Renxue. "No, you're still too young. It's dangerous over there."

Qian Daoliu looked serious. He did not want to take Qian Renxue along either.

Qian Renxue was a little dejected. When would she finally grow up?

Ding ding ding. Severe warning: The system has detected that the primary bound character, Qian Renxue, is feeling dejected. One hundred Points will be deducted. If this continues, further Points will be deducted.

The system's mechanical voice rang in Shen Nuonuo's mind.

Damn dog system!

Shen Nuonuo gritted her teeth. "Grandpa, let's bring Little Xue along after all. We can just bring two more uncles to protect her."

Hearing Shen Nuonuo's words, Qian Daoliu could not help but feel puzzled. How had she changed her mind in such a short time?

Sigh, life really forces your hand. If Little Xue is unhappy, Points will be deducted. But taking Little Xue along shouldn't be a problem. We're only going to the outskirts to hunt...

After pondering for a while, Qian Daoliu also felt that nothing would happen, so they went together.

A luxurious carriage capable of carrying dozens of people slowly departed Spirit City. Their destination was the Star Dou Great Forest!

Inside the carriage were Shen Nuonuo, Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue, Moon Guan, and Ghostly Douluo.

The reason Qian Daoliu had not chosen any offerings and instead brought Chrysanthemum and Ghost along to hunt Spirit Rings was because Qian Renxue had said that she wanted Ghostly Douluo to accompany her. As for why Moon Guan was there—

He was obviously just along for the ride.

Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo had only become Titled Douluo a few years ago. This was also the first time they had received an order from the Elder Hall Master, since His Holiness the Pope usually assigned them their duties.

"Your Eminence, Young Master, Miss Shen." Moon Guan and Ghostly Douluo both sat somewhat stiffly in the carriage.

Qian Daoliu nodded faintly. "You are responsible for Little Xue's safety."

"Yes." Ghostly Douluo and Moon Guan exchanged a glance, answered respectfully, then tried their best to make themselves as inconspicuous as possible.

Shen Nuonuo propped up her chin, swiftly glanced at Chrysanthemum and Ghost, then pretended to look at the scenery outside the window.

Qian Renxue still felt sleepy. As soon as she got into the carriage, she chose to lean against Qian Daoliu's chest and sleep.

What a coincidence. I only saw Ghost Douluo yesterday, and I'm seeing him again today. Chrysanthemum Douluo Moon Guan is here too. These are the famous Heng Ha Two Generals, Bibi Dong's future confidants. What a pity, tsk tsk tsk.

Ghostly Douluo's mouth twitched. The Heng Ha Two Generals... was that referring to him and Moon Guan?

After returning last night, he had immediately investigated the matter, all because Shen Nuonuo had said that he would later be tricked to death by someone he treated as his own granddaughter.

To be honest, he did not believe he was such a great philanthropist that he would treat an unrelated child so well.

If he had not heard Shen Nuonuo say that Hu Liena would indirectly cause his death in the future, he might have developed some affection for the child, because their backgrounds were similar.

But since Shen Nuonuo had put it that way, he could not help but stay on guard. He only wanted to devote everything he had to Spirit Hall; he had no wish to be doomed by someone he regarded as a granddaughter.

Moon Guan looked left, then right, then at his old companion, whose expression remained calm.

He felt slightly dazed. Was he hallucinating?

That girl surnamed Shen was talking nonstop, yet neither the Great Enshrined nor the Young Master seemed to hear her.

Just as he was about to ask, his old companion stopped him with a look. "Old Guan, watch and wait. Don't speak," Ghostly Douluo transmitted secretly.

Moon Guan suppressed his inner shock. As expected of a Titled Douluo, his face quickly returned to calm, though his eyes furtively glanced at Qian Daoliu.

Could the Great Enshrined hear it too? He was utterly loyal to His Holiness the Pope, without the slightest trace of divided loyalty!

With Your Holiness the Pope here, of course he was loyal to Your Holiness. Even the Saintess had to stand aside!

Qian Daoliu watched the two in silence. It seemed many people could hear Nuonuo's inner voice.

Shen Nuonuo's inner voice continued.

Chrysanthemum and Ghostly Douluo really had it too hard. But to be fair, compared to Moon Guan, Ghostly Douluo was the more loyal one. Until his death, he never once entertained the thought of betraying Spirit Hall.

Although Moon Guan had wanted to surrender to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family during the final battle against xx, it was understandable.

After all, Ghostly Douluo was already dead by then. Having lost his old companion, Moon Guan's status in Spirit Hall plummeted. Bibi Dong did not care much about him either and merely brushed him off.

Qian Daoliu lightly swept a glance over Moon Guan but said nothing.

Moon Guan's face turned deathly pale, his palms icy cold, his eyes filled with panic. So the Great Enshrined could hear Shen Nuonuo's thoughts too.

He wanted to tell the Great Enshrined that he was utterly loyal to Spirit Hall!

Ghostly Douluo's expression remained calm throughout. He and Moon Guan were good partners, but they were ultimately different. Moon Guan had joined Spirit Hall for glory and wealth; he had joined to repay the kindness Spirit Hall and His Holiness the Pope had shown him.