A Looks-Obsessed Kid

"Because Little Xue likes Sister Nuonuo."

Qian Renxue's pure, innocent smile touched Shen Nuonuo.

She had always felt that a child's affection was simple and pure.

"Then why do you like me so much, little sister?" Shen Nuonuo pressed.

They had only just met, yet Qian Renxue's intimacy and trust levels toward her had already reached sixty.

She was delighted, but also a little worried.

"Because Sister is very pretty."

"She's the prettiest person Little Xue has ever seen."

As if afraid Shen Nuonuo would not believe her, Qian Renxue hurriedly added another sentence.

Shen Nuonuo: ...

She had overthought it. She had thought Qian Renxue liked her because of her unique personal charm.

Turns out it was because of her looks.

Oh my god, Little Xue isn't even five yet, and she's already such a looks-obsessed kid. No, no.

I must guide her properly in the future. She absolutely cannot judge people by appearances.

Shen Nuonuo's maternal instincts exploded.

Qian Daoliu felt somewhat embarrassed. He thought Shen Nuonuo was overthinking things.

Still, it was quite nice for Little Xue to have an older sister to accompany her as she grew up.

"Nuonuo, how old are you?" Qian Daoliu asked gently.

While pretending to think, Shen Nuonuo secretly asked in her heart.

System, how old is this body of mine? Can it awaken its martial soul?

It could.

The system answered briefly.

"Grandpa, I'm six."

There was a trace of hesitation in Shen Nuonuo's voice.

Ah, this body is six, but my mental age is already twenty-two. I'm almost thirty.

A young body, an old heart.

Qian Daoliu felt a little heartache upon hearing that, though he also found it somewhat amusing.

Even if the little girl was nearly in her twenties.

He, Qian Daoliu, had more than enough years on her to be her great-grandfather, let alone merely her grandfather.

"Alright, Nuonuo. Your room will be next to Little Xue's."

"Tomorrow, Grandpa will personally awaken your martial soul for you, alright?" Qian Daoliu's voice was very gentle as he made the arrangements.

Shen Nuonuo smiled. "Alright, Grandpa. I'll listen to you."

"Little Xue wants to awaken her martial soul together with Sister Nuonuo too!" Instead of looking at Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue stared seriously at Shen Nuonuo.

"No, only six-year-olds can awaken their martial souls. Little Xue, you aren't even five yet!"

Shen Nuonuo waved her hand.

"Alright!" Though Qian Renxue was disappointed, she obediently nodded.

Little Xue is really so well-behaved right now. She's completely different from the cold and aloof Angel God in the book later on, Shen Nuonuo thought.

"Grandpa, tonight, Little Xue doesn't want to sleep alone anymore."

"Can Little Xue sleep with Sister Nuonuo?" Qian Renxue opened those adorable big eyes of hers, first looking at Shen Nuonuo, then at Qian Daoliu.

Of course Shen Nuonuo would not refuse. She gladly agreed—she was a golden-haired girl enthusiast.

Besides, she needed to properly lead Qian Renxue astray.

Pah, I mean lead Qian Renxue well.

Qian Daoliu had wanted to refuse. He wanted to cultivate his little granddaughter's independent nature from a young age.

Ah, why does it feel like Grandpa doesn't really dote on Little Xue either?

A child not even five years old has to sleep alone every time. When she wakes up, not a single family member is around. Thinking about it that way, I had it much better.

I still remember how, when I was little, my grandmother loved me the most. She would always coax me to sleep, and the moment I opened my eyes upon waking, I could see Grandma.

No wonder Qian Renxue grew up to be so lonely and cold. It seems her childhood truly had a huge impact on her.

Qian Daoliu: ...

He forcibly swallowed the words of refusal.

"Grandpa, can I?" Qian Renxue asked again.

Qian Daoliu could not bear to refuse. "Little Xue, you must behave, alright? Don't make Sister Nuonuo angry, understand?"

"Mhm, mhm, Little Xue will be very good." Qian Renxue's little face had already turned red from excitement.

Shen Nuonuo smiled and took her little paw. "Then, Little Xue, can you take Sister to your room?"

"Okay."

"Bye-bye, Grandpa." Qian Renxue skipped ahead, pulling Shen Nuonuo along by the hand.

Qian Daoliu: ???

How had he suddenly lost both granddaughters?

Life was not easy. The old man sighed.

Qian Renxue expertly led Shen Nuonuo to where she lived—the Worship Hall.

The Worship Hall was above the Elder Hall, and the buildings were more or less the same.

What differed was their status.

Shen Nuonuo examined this place that held such a lofty position in the book.

Within the towering domed structure, a spacious hall greeted one upon entering. The vaulted ceiling was nearly thirty meters high, and the surrounding area was divided into three floors, each with around ten rooms.

Other than under extremely special circumstances, an important requirement for living here was possessing Soul Power above level ninety-six and strength at the level of a peak Douluo or higher.

Qian Daoliu and the six enshrined all lived here. It could be said that this place was exclusive to the enshrined.

The Spirit Hall's other Titled Douluo lived in the Elder Hall beneath the Worship Hall. Of course, whether enshrined or elders, they all had their own residences outside and could choose freely.

Qian Renxue being able to live here was an extremely special circumstance. Naturally, it was not because of her strength, but because of her status.

The identity of the Spirit Hall's Young Master.

"Looks like Sister gets to live here thanks to you."

Shen Nuonuo patted Qian Renxue on the forehead.

"Huh? Why?"

Qian Renxue did not understand the intricacies behind it.

"It's nothing." Shen Nuonuo smiled.

"Little Xue, why did you bring another child back so late at night?"

A handsome youth who appeared to be only fifteen or sixteen walked over from downstairs.

Shen Nuonuo looked at the silver-haired, blue-eyed youth and immediately recognized him as the Fifth Grandfather of the Elder Hall—Qingluan Douluo.

Born with a youthful face, a peerless talent.

"Fifth Grandfather, hugs~"

The moment Qian Renxue saw Qingluan Douluo, her face lit up with joy.

Shen Nuonuo watched Qian Renxue smile so freely at Qingluan Douluo.

Foolish Little Xue, heh heh heh.

Qingluan Douluo, who had been about to flash over, froze in place.

?

What had he heard?

Wait, something was wrong.

He seemed to have heard someone call Little Xue foolish?

Qingluan Douluo narrowed his eyes. There were only three people here.

Other than himself and Little Xue, that meant her.

What kind of look is Qingluan Douluo giving me? I don't think I offended him, did I?

So strange.

Qian Renxue did not understand why her Fifth Grandfather had become foolish.

Qingluan Douluo looked intrigued. He had always been playful by nature and unconstrained by worldly conventions.

There were only three people in the Worship Hall now, and he had seen clearly that neither the girl nor Little Xue had opened their mouths just now.

But that voice had clearly not belonged to Little Xue.

There was only one truth!

It seemed he could hear this little girl's thoughts!

He was a Heavenly Favored One!

Hehe, System, do you think Qingluan Douluo has really gone foolish? Why does he keep staring blankly at me?

Is this the butterfly effect?

No. As a peak Douluo, Qingluan Douluo possessed a certain amount of fortune. How could he possibly become foolish!

The system spouted nonsense with a perfectly straight face.

"Ahem, ahem. Whose child are you?"

Qingluan Douluo came back to his senses, flashed forward, and arrived directly before the two of them.