Xiao Xuan and Hu Liena Are a Perfect Match?

Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Chrysanthemum Douluo furrowed his brow deeply.

I'm only an outer sect elder. My rank in Spirit Hall isn't that high.

This is such a major matter—I can't make the decision!

Although, when it came to adding spirit rings to martial souls,

in theory, the person involved should make the decision themselves.

But after joining a major faction, given Xiao Xuan's current strength, there were still certain rules he had to follow.

If he acted on his own and hunted spirit rings,

it was not impossible, but Bibi Dong would certainly think less favorably of him.

Whether it concerned his own future or winning over girls, it would have a certain impact.

For now, there was no need.

"Xiao Xuan, listen to me."

"Before we came here, Her Holiness the Pope personally gave orders."

"If the Three Lives Martial Soul and your talent are real,"

"then you absolutely must not add spirit rings to your other two martial souls. This is for your own good as well."

"With the strength of our Spirit Hall, once you reach level sixty or seventy in the future,"

"and can safely absorb ten-thousand-year spirit rings, your latter two martial souls can start with black rings. Just imagine how terrifying that would be!"

As Xiao Xuan's talent revealed itself, Chrysanthemum Douluo grew increasingly patient.

He did not care that the one before him was only a six-year-old child.

He explained patiently, without even a trace of a Titled Douluo's usual pride.

In truth, Xiao Xuan had felt this way even before crossing over.

Compared to Tang San's team and their sanctimonious behavior, the interpersonal relationships within Spirit Hall felt far more genuine.

"Elder Ju, actually, it's like this."

"I can sense that there is a martial soul inheritance in my mind."

"Though I don't know where it came from, it has always been warning me."

"I must treat all three martial souls equally to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"Otherwise, I might not even live to adulthood..."

Since reasoning had not worked, Xiao Xuan could only pull out the big guns.

The so-called martial soul inheritance mark in his mind, and the claim that imbalance would keep him from reaching adulthood, were all things he had made up on the spot.

He had to bluff them for all he was worth!

As he had said before, the Three Lives Martial Soul had never existed before.

Even Spirit Hall had no reference materials on it.

Or rather, in their eyes, every word he said was a living record that ought to be classified as "confidential."

"There's such a thing?"

"Twin martial souls don't seem to be so complicated."

"But it's possible. After all, Her Holiness nearly died back then just to maintain the balance."

After hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Chrysanthemum Douluo's imagination ran wild.

Sure enough, he instinctively accepted Xiao Xuan's explanation.

His brow remained tightly furrowed as he grew even more at a loss.

Martial soul inheritance sounded somewhat mysterious,

but compared to the Three Lives Martial Soul, it did not seem all that hard to accept.

It was just that he truly could not make the decision himself!

"How about this? Let's return to the main hall first."

"You can personally explain your situation to Her Holiness."

"If there are no issues, Spirit Hall has countless spirit beasts that are a few hundred years old. It won't delay us for long."

In the end, Chrysanthemum Douluo still decided to pass the buck.

Since he could not make the decision, he would let Her Holiness the Pope decide.

That way, if anything went wrong, he would not have to take the blame.

With that thought, he did not waste any more time.

He gave Xiao Xuan a strange look, then glared at Xie Yue and Yan.

"Nana, you and Xiao Xuan come with me."

"The rest of you can return on your own and regroup at the main hall."

"Remember, don't cause trouble on the way, and don't forget your punishment!"

As Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke, his chrysanthemum martial soul emerged beneath his feet.

It carried Xiao Xuan and Hu Liena into the air, flying straight toward the horizon.

Before long, they had left the other members of the team far behind.

Seeing such blatant preferential treatment, everyone was left speechless, yet none dared to question it.

In fact, they all understood.

Even as a Titled Douluo, he could not possibly bring so many people all the way to Spirit Hall in one go.

Hu Liena was one thing, but Xiao Xuan was receiving special treatment too.

That truly left them feeling somewhat unbalanced.

Yet the people involved knew nothing of this.

At that moment, Xiao Xuan sat cross-legged against the breeze, considering what to do next.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's reaction had not surprised him.

Sure enough, the Pope still had to make the decision.

Bibi Dong was a mature and sophisticated white-collar woman, not nearly as easy to fool as Ju Hua Guan.

He did not know whether this explanation would be enough to get past her easily.

If it truly did not work, he could only reveal his cheat ability—the automatic upgrading of spirit rings.

In that case, Bibi Dong would surely have nothing left to say.

Besides, he could not keep that secret hidden forever.

Whenever he had to fight, his spirit rings would appear along with his martial souls.

Once his pale yellow first spirit ring evolved into the purple color that represented a thousand years,

unless everyone was color-blind, it would inevitably be exposed.

The only difference was that he was not yet very familiar with Bibi Dong.

Revealing everything too early still carried certain risks.

Once they became more familiar in the future, the danger would naturally be much lower.

After all, Bibi Dong was not the only big shot in Spirit Hall.

Who could guarantee that some elder would not want to drag him away for dissection?

"Xiao Xuan, this is Spirit City."

"Our current location is at the center of Douluo Continent."

"Our Spirit Hall belongs neither to the Heaven Dou Empire nor the Star Luo Empire. We are a completely independent force."

"And we are also the strongest force on the continent!"

Along the way, Hu Liena tirelessly explained things to Xiao Xuan.

Sometimes she introduced the rules of Spirit Hall, and other times she told him about the local customs.

Her cheerful, girlish manner was utterly unlike her usual self.

Not only Xiao Xuan, but even Chrysanthemum Douluo was dumbfounded.

Is this really Spirit Hall's little ice princess?

Did I open it wrong, or has the world truly changed?

Of course, Hu Liena was the Pope's personal disciple.

Even Chrysanthemum Douluo did not dare casually comment on such matters.

Instead, with his worldly experience, he noticed Hu Liena's fondness for Xiao Xuan.

If they could truly solve the problem of the Three Lives Martial Soul causing him to explode and die,

then these two really would be a perfect match.

As he pondered this, noon on the fourth day arrived.

The three entered Spirit City and headed for Spirit Hall's core main hall—the Pope's Palace.

The majestic mountain city amid the clouds was grand and magnificent, while its splendid palace stood tall and mysterious.

Flags bearing the emblem of Spirit Hall flew on all sides, displaying its imposing might.

Even walking through the streets, one could see Spirit Kings and Soul Emperors everywhere, with the occasional Soul Sage as well.

Every sight demonstrated Spirit Hall's power.

It was at that moment

that a voice sounded in Xiao Xuan's mind.

Then he felt his waist suddenly sink, as though something had appeared inside his bag.

"Ding! Extra mission completed: Faction Selection (current faction: Spirit Hall)."

"Reward issued: Soul Tool—Energy Card Box."

"Please collect it..."

Hearing the system notification, Xiao Xuan's expression froze slightly.

Subconsciously, he reached outside and felt around his bag.

Sure enough, he could feel a hard, square object that had appeared out of nowhere.

"Damn, I almost forgot."

"Besides the hunting mission for my first ring, there was also an extra mission."

"Energy Card Box? A Soul Tool? What the hell is that?"

(End of Chapter)