Left-Behind Children

Ma Hongjun tossed the foxtail grass in his hand to the ground, stood up, and roared, "So boring—" Even cultivation had become boring.

On the second day of school, Teacher Shao and Teacher Zhao had taken Sister Xi, Oscar, and the newly arrived Dai Mubai to obtain Sister Xi's Third Soul Ring, with some Training along the way.

That left only him and a few teachers behind. Wasn't this what Sister Xi called left-behind children and empty-nest elders?

"Ah..."

"Brother Fatty, why are you sighing here?" Ma Hongjun immediately recognized the voice and turned around in delight.

Little Bell, dressed in a white skirt, stood some distance away and looked at Ma Hongjun curiously.

Ma Hongjun walked over and asked, "Little Bell, why did you come back? Didn't Sister Xi tell you not to return alone? You're from the Support System. It's too dangerous."

Little Bell guiltily glanced around before quickly speaking with righteous confidence. "Where's the danger? Besides, what's wrong with the Support System? I'll definitely become a Support System Soul Master with offensive power someday! And my sister taught me martial arts, so I can protect myself! Don't tattle to my sister!"

With those skinny arms and legs, the two or three moves you learned won't even withstand two punches if you really run into a Bad Guy, Ma Hongjun grumbled inwardly.

Of course, he did not dare say that aloud. Otherwise, this little ancestor would beat him to death.

Ma Hongjun could only agree. "Just this once, okay? If Sister Xi finds out, she'll kill me."

Little Bell naturally knew her sister's temper, so she could only snort twice.

"What just this once?"

Little Bell first turned around in delight, but guilt flashed through her Eyes the next second.

The tall Girl walked over against the sunlight with a staff strapped to her back, Oscar and Dai Mubai walking on either side of her.

The two teachers had already returned to their dormitories to rest after reaching the academy gate. The moment Shen Ranxi arrived, she noticed Little Bell and Ma Hongjun talking about "just this once." Shen Ranxi narrowed her Eyes slightly. What shady business were these two plotting behind her back?

Little Bell gave a sheepish laugh, then put on a worried expression. "Sister, I was telling Brother Hong Jun not to eat too much, or getting too fat would be bad." As she spoke, she secretly shot Ma Hongjun a meaningful look.

When Ma Hongjun saw Sister Xi turn her face toward him, his body stiffened. He said miserably, "Y-yeah... I'll eat less today."

This sacrifice is way too huge... Ma Hongjun howled inwardly.

Afraid that Ma Hongjun would burst into tears on the spot, Little Bell changed the subject. "Sister, what is your Third Soul Skill?"

She ran over and hugged Shen Ranxi's arm. When Shen Ranxi subtly dodged, she immediately knew her sister must be injured.

She summoned her Martial Soul, the Spirit Nourishing Ganoderma, and used her First Soul Skill, Spring Breath Healing, on her sister.

A flash of green light passed by, and Shen Ranxi felt her wounds begin to heal. Every time Little Bell treated her, she could not help but marvel: Having a healer really is amazing!

Little Bell's First Soul Skill was Spring Breath Healing, a single-target healing ability. It healed external wounds within two seconds and granted a one-minute "Spring Breath" effect, continuously restoring a small amount of health every second.

It had to be said that Mosna had truly put a lot of care into Little Bell.

Dai Mubai, standing nearby, asked, "Little Ao, who is this Young Girl? A reserve Student of the Academy? Why is she so close to Shen Ranxi, and she's even from the Healing System?"

After this Training, the unfamiliarity between Dai Mubai and the others had faded away. Oscar also realized that Dai Mubai was unlike the other Nobles. He was quite loyal and honorable, so they had built a bit of trust.

Oscar answered honestly, "Little Bell is Little Xi's younger sister. Her teacher is a Healing System Soul Saint in the city, and she grew up with us."

Dai Mubai was astonished inwardly. The talents of these two sisters are both terrifying. What kind of family could produce monsters like them?

Oscar sighed. "Mubai, not everyone comes from a Noble background like you. Little Xi and I are both Orphans, and Little Bell's Parents were also killed by Evil Soul Masters."

Little Xi had said she did not care, so Oscar gave Dai Mubai a warning in advance.

So I said it out loud... Dai Mubai thought after hearing Oscar's words.

Then he froze. Wait, Orphans?!

Dai Mubai asked in disbelief, "Shen Ranxi and you are both Orphans?" Two Orphans had reached their current level without any resources!

The group chatted as they walked and soon arrived at the Cafeteria. Teacher Shao had left food for them, and Oscar put on an apron to heat the dishes.

Little Bell took out the food she had packed from her sister's restaurant from the bracelet Soul Tool her teacher had given her and filled the table with dishes.

Ma Hongjun's Eyes lit up, while Dai Mubai's eyes nearly turned green from hunger. He felt a pang of bitterness for himself. No matter how difficult things had been before, it had only been mental pressure; he had never suffered in terms of food and daily life.

After gnawing on dry rations for several days in the forest, he wanted to throw up at the sight of them.

"Thank you, Little Bell!" Ma Hongjun cheered and pounced forward.

Dai Mubai barely maintained his crumbling manners as he thanked Little Bell, saying that he would treat everyone to a meal in the city next time.

Feifei leaped from Shen Ranxi's neck to its own designated spot, put on the baby bib Shen Ranxi had made especially for it, and waited for the meal to begin.

It could not be helped. Feifei got itself incredibly dirty every time it ate, yet it refused to bathe, so Shen Ranxi could only make it a bib.

Shen Ranxi separately served food for Feifei.

The group began enjoying the meal.

Dai Mubai's Eyes lit up, and he could not help asking, "Little Bell, which restaurant made this food? This style of cooking is so delicious. I've never seen it before."

Little Bell looked to her sister with her Eyes, asking whether she should tell the truth. Shen Ranxi thought that he would find out eventually anyway, and concealing it would only make things more awkward later.

Shen Ranxi swallowed the food in her mouth and said, "It's a restaurant I opened, called the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. There are many dishes there, and I can give you a thirty percent discount."

Dai Mubai's hand, which was picking up food, paused. Astonished, he said, "Shen Ranxi, what kind of monster are you? You can do everything! Just tell me what you can't do."

...Oh my, that was exaggerated. Am I really that outstanding? I am! Shen Ranxi smiled confidently.

As Ma Hongjun stuffed food into his mouth, he said, "That's not all. Little Xi also opened a Beauty Salon. It's especially popular in Suotuo City and attracts So Many people from other places."

Dai Mubai had already gone numb. Suppressing the astonishment in the Bottom of Heart, he said, "Then I'll give it a try next time."

Oscar added, "It only serves Female customers. If you want to go, change your gender first. It's full of male attendants who are all pretty good-looking."

"Why?" That rule was far too strange.

Shen Ranxi said flatly, "Why is it that only men are allowed to have fun in brothels, but I can't provide women with a place to relax and rest?"

"Since this world is so twisted, I'll straighten it out myself and give women the rights they should have had. Besides, my shop isn't the kind of chaotic place you're imagining. Employees and customers can't have any other kind of relationship. It's purely a service establishment. What happens outside the shop is none of my business."

Dai Mubai sensed the trace of danger in her Eyes and immediately said seriously, "You're right. Men and women should be equal."

Shen Ranxi lowered her head and continued eating.

Dean Flender gave everyone a day off, and they each drank two cups of rice wine brewed by the village Aunt.

Dai Mubai began pouring out his Bitter Water. "Don't look at me and think I've had a good life just because I'm a Noble. The open and hidden struggles aren't fit for human beings!"

Seeing that no one looked surprised, Dai Mubai froze.