Reunion with Qian Renxue
"It's fine. Compared to those who mock me behind my back, Fifth Worship's behavior makes me far more comfortable."
Yue Guan truly did not mind much as he laughed and spoke.
Compared to Guang Ling's bluntness, he hated those who ridiculed him in secret even more.
"Couldn't tell. You're quite broad-minded."
Guang Ling patted his shoulder and said with a faint smile, "I believe we'll get along quite well."
Then he turned to Qian Renxin. "By the way, doesn't Xin'er and Xue'er have another grandfather now?"
Qian Renxin raised an eyebrow slightly, feeling rather speechless inside.
If the subordinate he had personally raised became part of his grandfather's generation, he would really curse his head off.
Fortunately, Yue Guan knew his place and hurriedly waved his hands in alarm.
"I wouldn't dare. Young Master is still the Young Master. Ever since the Young Master bestowed the Immortal Herbs upon me, I have already recognized our relationship as master and servant. It cannot be changed casually."
"As you wish."
Qian Daoliu nodded.
It was an insignificant matter anyway, and loyal people put him more at ease.
Immediately afterward,
Qing Luan Venerable and Jin E Venerable also followed behind and descended the stairs.
"Xin'er, you're back." Qing Luan Venerable came to Qian Renxin's side and greeted him with a faint smile.
"You've grown much taller and stronger. When I have time, I'll take you to practice a soul master's combat techniques."
Jin E spoke frankly, not finding anything inappropriate about it.
With his status as Second Worship, he could even ignore Spirit Hall's internal missions. Yet now, he had chosen to personally practice combat techniques with a seven-year-old child.
Although there was some intention to curry favor with Qian Renxin, it also showed how much he cared for him.
After chatting for a few moments,
Qian Daoliu likewise handed them their Immortal Herbs.
Jin E's Immortal Herb was the Adamantine Force Vine. It could strengthen Soul Power barriers while also increasing strength attributes.
Qing Luan's Immortal Herb was the Phoenix Flame Blossom. It enhanced the power of flames, improved a soul master's resistance to fire, and provided even greater benefits to bird-type Martial Souls.
The two were equally astonished by Qian Renxin's fortune and praised him repeatedly.
The other venerables were temporarily absent from the hall, so Qian Daoliu kept their Immortal Herbs for them.
After receiving the Immortal Herbs,
Guang Ling and the others hurried back to their rooms to prepare to absorb them.
At their level, even raising their strength by one rank would make a world of difference.
Golden Crocodile Douluo could not possibly advance to Rank Ninety-Nine. After all, even Qian Daoliu had only attained Rank Ninety-Nine cultivation through his status as High Priest.
But with these Immortal Herbs, coupled with their usual diligent cultivation,
Guang Ling and Qing Luan still had a good chance of taking another step forward.
Even if they did not immediately finish absorbing the Immortal Herbs and break through, the herbs could still raise their upper limits, allowing them to break through after accumulating enough strength.
Watching the three venerables eagerly anticipate it,
Qian Renxin also hoped they would break through and grow stronger as soon as possible.
Although Spirit Hall had already reached the pinnacle of the Soul Master World, it had not reached such heights across the entire continent.
For example, the ferocious beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest—even if Di Tian did not use the Dragon God Claw, his overall strength could still crush Spirit Hall.
If he wanted to thoroughly research soul spirits,
he could not do without Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's million-year soul ring. Otherwise, his spiritual power would definitely be insufficient.
And according to the timeline,
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had likely already been captured deep within the Star Dou Great Forest and was being drained in turns, perhaps by all four ferocious beasts together.
If he wanted to rescue him, he would undoubtedly have to fight a hard battle.
Thinking of this,
Qian Renxin said with some regret,
"What a pity, Grandpa. These Immortal Herbs will probably be of little use to you."
Qian Daoliu's current strength placed him among the strongest soul masters on the continent.
If he could take another step forward, then he could completely remove the words "among them."
By then, Qian Renxin could swagger across half the continent. Perhaps he could even exchange a few moves with Di Tian.
Di Tian's Dragon God Claw was powerful, but it could not be used recklessly.
If Di Tian dared to wield the power of a third-level god before him, the inheritor of the Dual God Positions of Good and Evil, he would directly contact the two God Kings and send him flying!
Hearing Qian Renxin's words,
Qian Daoliu's smile became even gentler.
He was already over a hundred years old. Though his body had not yet grown old, he had long regarded himself as an old man in spirit.
For an old man, nothing was more gratifying than seeing his descendants show filial devotion.
"It's all right. My cultivation has already reached its limit. The important thing is for you to raise your Soul Power as soon as possible. Don't worry about Grandpa."
He was already a Limit Douluo and possessed the position of High Priest. He would never have any connection to divinity in this lifetime.
In his eyes, this was already the limit of the mortal world. Beyond that lay the realm of gods.
His cultivation had reached its limit...
Qian Renxin rejected those words inwardly.
Limit Douluos were divided into three levels: quasi-demigod, demigod, and Quasi-God.
Qian Daoliu was clearly at the demigod level, still far from becoming a Quasi-God.
Even among demigods, he could not be considered particularly powerful based on strength alone, since his cultivation had been elevated through becoming High Priest.
Unless he was within the domain of his own deity, where his strength could receive a certain boost, like Sea God High Priest Bo Saixi.
He silently pondered.
Immortal Herbs could not help Qian Daoliu take another step forward, but Soul Cores could definitely greatly increase his strength. Perhaps he might even have a chance of reaching the Quasi-God realm...
Of course, that would not be easy.
Qian Daoliu possessed the cultivation of a Limit Douluo. He would need to condense two Soul Cores at once.
And across the entire continent,
only Qian Renxin could condense Soul Cores through the powers of good and evil.
By the time he could control Qian Daoliu's Soul Power and condense two Soul Cores in one go, he would probably need to be at least a Soul Emperor. There was absolutely no rushing it.
The other venerables, however, could do it much sooner.
After seeing that the Immortal Herbs had been distributed,
Qian Renxin did not linger any longer.
He had already handed out all the Immortal Herbs he needed to give. At present, this was the most help he could offer these powerful venerables.
"Grandpa, I'll go see Xue'er first. I still need to deliver the Immortal Herb I prepared for her."
"Go on, then. Xue'er talks about you every day."
Qian Daoliu said with a faint smile.
He had seen it several times himself—Qian Renxue lying by the window, muttering about why her brother had not come back yet.
Qian Renxin went upstairs.
He gently knocked on the door to one of the rooms.
A soft female voice immediately came from inside.
"I'm coming. Is that Grandpa?"
Qian Renxue opened the door in pink pajamas, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
She had never lived with Qian Xunji. The Pope's affairs were too demanding.
Moreover, Qian Daoliu feared that Qian Xunji would lead Qian Renxin astray, so he had deliberately brought the children over to raise them himself.
"Long time no see, Xue'er." Qian Renxin stood at the door and smiled.
"Brother!"
Qian Renxue excitedly threw herself into his arms. Her young body was soft and boneless, carrying a delicate fragrance.
But then,
her expression abruptly changed. She stepped back two paces, pressed one hand against Qian Renxin's chest, and turned her face away as she sulked. "Xue'er doesn't have a brother like you! You didn't come back even once for an entire year! You clearly don't want Xue'er anymore!"
Qian Renxue's Gift, Arriving at Spirit City
"The journey to the Star Dou Great Forest was long, and hunting soul rings took time as well. There was nothing I could do about it."
Qian Renxin smiled faintly and patted the little golden-haired head.
Qian Renxue was still young and did not yet possess the bearing of a mature woman. With her doll-like delicate face and petite figure, she was still just a little girl.
After being nourished by the Immortal Herbs and soul rings,
although Qian Renxin was her twin, he stood a full head taller than Qian Renxue. Much of the childishness had faded from his face, making him look like an older brother who was genuinely several years older.
"Hmph, fine then."
Qian Renxue did not continue sulking. She held out her little hand, palm up, before Qian Renxin. "Brother, you haven't forgotten my gift, have you?"
"Of course not."
Qian Renxin smiled and took out the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid from his Spatial Soul Tool. It resembled an orchid, with eight petals, its entire body as white as fine jade.
The beautiful orchid instantly drew Qian Renxue's attention. She hugged the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid to her chest.
"Thank you, Brother. This flower is so pretty. Did you find it in the Star Dou Great Forest?"
"No. I found it in a precious place."
Qian Renxin explained succinctly, "And this isn't a flower for display. It's an Immortal Herb, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. Refining it will not only raise your Soul Power, but even increase your cultivation speed."
"No! I don't want to refine the flower Brother gave me. Wouldn't it disappear then?"
Qian Renxue crossed her hands into an X. "Besides, my cultivation speed is already very fast. In just one year, I've advanced four levels. Even Grandpa was shocked."
Hearing this,
Qian Renxin tried sensing her strength and discovered that Qian Renxue already possessed Level Twenty-Five Soul Power.
The cultivation speed of someone with Innate Level Twenty was indeed not low.
And she was only a Soul Grandmaster. Ultimate attributes would not affect her cultivation speed yet.
Once her Soul Power Level rose further,
advancing her cultivation would become more difficult.
The Qian Renxue of the original work likely had not cultivated Ultimate Light, but the Six-winged Angel Martial Soul could definitely possess Light Power of that caliber.
So in the future, he would certainly have her try cultivating Ultimate Light. At that point, her cultivation speed would also be slowed down.
With the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, however, that loss could be compensated for.
As for himself, he already possessed the supreme talent of Innate Level Thirty and the Ice Fire Physique.
In terms of cultivation speed, he had already reached the peak. The Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid would not provide him much improvement.
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