Revealing His Identity

Time passed bit by bit. In the blink of an eye, three hours had gone by. As the effects of the Immortal Grade Medicinal Herb, the Nether Shore Flower, took hold, varying changes appeared in Man Yao's body.

Man Yao sat there quietly with a calm expression, yet a unique fragrance belonging to the Nether Shore Flower wafted from her body. A faint purple mist emerged from the surface of her skin, swirling around her in gentle waves.

She had already been pure and lovely to begin with, but against the backdrop of the faint purple mist, she gained an even more ethereal nobility.

After an unknown amount of time, Man Yao slowly woke from her cultivation.

Man Yao slowly stretched, revealing the curves of her newly budding, impressive figure. Unfortunately, Qian Xunji was still sitting with his eyes closed, regulating his breathing, and failed to see the sight. Qian Xunji slowly opened his eyes and asked with concern, "Man Yao, you're awake? How do you feel?"

Qian Xunji looked her over several times and discovered that the ethereal noble aura she had gained while absorbing the Nether Shore Flower had not disappeared with the end of her cultivation. Her entire body seemed to be covered in a lustrous glow.

"Is there anything different?" Man Yao asked quietly.

Very soon, her expression turned strange, caught between surprise and disbelief. Her smile gradually widened, and excitement like flames burned in Man Yao's eyes.

"M-My Martial Soul, how did it become like this?" Man Yao stammered.

A flower slowly appeared in Man Yao's hand. Its stamen was Black-Red, black on the outside and red within. Its petals spread outward, flickering with a Nether aura that gave off an icy feeling, as though it led straight to the Nine Netherworlds.

The flower in Man Yao's hand was the Nether Shore Flower Qian Xunji had previously brought her to Nether Ridge to obtain. Her Martial Soul had evolved, changing from a Fiery Red Shore Flower into a Black-Red Nether Shore Flower.

"This is... the Nether Shore Flower?" Qian Xunji also widened his eyes and stared fixedly at the flower before him, utterly shocked.

"Man Yao, if I'm not mistaken, your Martial Soul has evolved from the original Shore Flower into the Nether Shore Flower. At the same time, I can sense that the strength of your Martial Soul is no weaker than mine. It belongs among Super Martial Souls, and even among Super Martial Souls, it is at the very top. Your talent is practically unheard of on the Douluo Continent," Qian Xunji said in amazement.

"Ah? Really? A Super Martial Soul? What is a Super Martial Soul, Brother Qin?" Man Yao asked in confusion.

"On the Douluo Continent, Martial Souls are divided into several ranks: Trash Martial Souls, Top-Level Martial Souls [the lower, middle, and upper grades need no further explanation], Super Martial Souls, Ultimate Martial Souls, and God-Bestowed Martial Souls," Qian Xunji explained unhurriedly.

"Your Shore Flower Martial Soul evolved into the Nether Shore Flower, greatly improving its quality and reaching the level of a Super Martial Soul. Furthermore, your Nether Shore Flower possesses an ultimate attribute: Ultimate Darkness."

Ultimate Martial Souls displayed ultimate attributes among Martial Souls of the same type. Before Level Thirty, Ultimate Martial Souls cultivated at an ordinary speed. Between Level Thirty and Level Seventy, their cultivation speed was painfully slow. After Level Seventy, their cultivation speed became incredibly fast. Their Soul Power was also purer and more resilient.

Man Yao's future was simply too brilliant. It was as if heaven itself had handed her a meal. This also made Qian Xunji resolve to properly nurture Man Yao and turn her into a powerful Soul Master, so Spirit Hall's future would be even brighter.

"Moreover, after the immortal herb cleansed your body and marrow, not only did your Martial Soul become a Super Martial Soul, but your body also received enormous benefits. You're still young. The younger one is, the greater the effects of an immortal herb," Qian Xunji said.

"That's right. My body suddenly feels so comfortable, and even the hidden injuries accumulated from years of fighting have healed considerably. It feels as if a great deal of pressure has suddenly been released from my whole body." Man Yao stretched and spoke in a relaxed tone.

"I can feel that my Soul Power has also risen a lot, by at least five levels. And there are no signs of unstable Soul Power. Are immortal herbs really this amazing? Then if we ate a few more, wouldn't we..." Man Yao giggled foolishly, looking indescribably adorable.

Seeing this, Qian Xunji flicked Man Yao's smooth, jade-like forehead with his finger. "What are you thinking? Immortal herbs are things you can only encounter by chance. Do you think they're cabbages on the street, available in endless supply? Even if there were more, a person can only consume one in their lifetime. A second one would have no effect."

Man Yao pouted without speaking, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "Brother Qin, what are the God-Bestowed Martial Souls above Super Martial Souls and Ultimate Martial Souls?"

Qian Xunji looked at Man Yao's pretty face and hesitated for a moment, but he still decided to tell her some things.

After spending this time with Man Yao, Qian Xunji had clearly realized that she was actually a very innocent girl. He could not bear to deceive her, so he decided to reveal his identity to her.

Qian Xunji then released his Martial Soul. Three pairs of beautiful white wings gently spread open, every feather seeming as though it had been painted. They were hazy and dreamlike, like holy angels from a fairy tale.

An Angel Phantom slowly emerged behind him, making Qian Xunji look like an angel descended upon the world, radiating an incomparably pure aura.

Man Yao stared blankly at Qian Xunji without speaking.

"Actually, my real name is Qian Xunji. Qin Jian was only an alias I used while traveling the continent. I'm sorry for deceiving you. I should have explained my identity to you long ago." Qian Xunji's golden hair fell over his shoulders as he spoke slowly, his voice carrying a trace of apology.

"Brother Qin, I actually knew a long time ago," Man Yao said calmly, without the slightest ripple in her expression.

"What? Then why did you..." Qian Xunji stammered, not knowing what to say.

"After all, I spent so many years in the City of Slaughter. If I believed everything everyone said, wouldn't I have died long ago?" Man Yao spoke slowly, though a faint tremble still lingered in her voice.

"At first, I was actually wary of you. But after we spent so much time together, I saw that you treated me very well, sincerely so. Then I gradually chose to forget about it."

Man Yao spoke as though she were recounting a story.

A wave of regret immediately rose in Qian Xunji's heart. Man Yao is so innocent. She must have suffered greatly in the City of Slaughter. She trusted me so much, yet I deceived her. I really shouldn't have done that.

"Man Yao, I had no choice but to deceive you back then. While traveling outside, I cannot reveal my real name to anyone, or I would attract pursuit and assassination. This was the first time I deceived you, and it will also be the last. I swear it." Qian Xunji spoke to Man Yao with complete sincerity. Some emotion surged in his golden eyes, radiating a reassuring strength.

In truth, Man Yao's anger had already faded when she heard that Qian Xunji would face pursuit if he revealed his name. She understood that he could not disclose his real name, yet he had told her his True Identity without hesitation. That showed that Qian Xunji already regarded her as one of his own, and her anger naturally lessened even more. Especially after hearing his final sentence, Man Yao's black eyes gradually softened.

"Then you're not allowed to lie to me again!" Man Yao huffed cutely at Qian Xunji.

"I definitely won't lie to you again," Qian Xunji promised solemnly.

Seeing Qian Xunji's serious expression, Man Yao could not help but laugh. That smile dispelled much of the awkwardness between them, and the two smiled at each other.

"My name is Qian Xunji. I am the Saint Son of Spirit Hall, the son of the current Level Ninety-nine Peerless Douluo, Qian Daoliu..." Qian Xunji went on and on about his experiences.

Man Yao listened with a serious expression, completely focused.

"Spirit Hall? What is that?" Man Yao asked.

"Spirit Hall? It's a very, very good place. I'll tell you about it later," Qian Xunji said.

"Then... what should I call you from now on? Isn't your name Qian Xunji?" Man Yao asked.

"You can call me whatever you like."

"Then I'll call you Brother Qian."

"Mm!"

Qian Xunji and Man Yao chatted idly, completely unaware of the passage of time.

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