The Truth (Seeking Follow-up Reads)

"The reason for the Blue Silver Grass's transformation must be this Thousand-Year Soul Ring. After all, this was the first Thousand-Year Soul Ring on the second soul ring position on the entire continent." Ma Xiunuo automatically filled in the reason behind the Blue Silver Grass's drastic transformation.

But Ma Xiunuo suddenly realized something. Ye Lan had only been at the 11th Level three and a half years ago—had he become a Soul Grandmaster so quickly?

"Xiao Lan, isn't your cultivation speed even more outrageous? You rose seven levels in five years before, which was already incredibly fast. This time, you've risen ten levels in less than four years?"

Seeing Ma Xiunuo's shocked expression, Ye Lan found it quite amusing.

"Hehe, maybe I'm just a cultivation genius."

Ma Xiunuo nodded earnestly without dispute. "Xiao Lan, you're absolutely a cultivation genius. As far as I know, among Soul Masters, even Spirit Hall's fastest-cultivating geniuses progress at about the same rate as you."

"Not necessarily. I'm actually at the 23rd Level now! Excluding the increase from my soul rings, I've improved by eleven levels in total." Since he would be testing his Soul Power soon anyway, Ye Lan said it in advance.

Ma Xiunuo wore an expression of utter despair and immediately dragged Ye Lan off to test his Soul Power.

Soul Power result: 23rd Level.

Ma Xiunuo had no idea how many times Ye Lan had shocked him today. Ye Lan had nearly provoked him into becoming expressionless.

Staring at the test result, Ma Xiunuo fell into a daze.

"Xiao Lan, are you planning to go to Spirit Hall's Holy Hall this time? I believe that with a Thousand-Year second soul ring, eleven levels gained in less than four years, and a Blue Silver Grass that has changed so dramatically, even Spirit Hall's Platinum Bishops would take notice of your talent."

"I'll think about it, Grandpa Ma Xiunuo." Ye Lan decided to make plans after speaking with Uncle Tao about the truth regarding his parents.

"Alright. Spirit Hall will always be your home," Ma Xiunuo said.

Ma Xiunuo had watched Ye Lan grow up. He had even attended Ye Lan's full-month celebration.

At the time, Ye Lan's parents had still been stewards of Nuoding City's Martial Soul Branch Hall. As the Branch Hall Master, Ma Xiunuo had naturally been invited by Ye Lan's parents.

Thus, Ma Xiunuo had always regarded Ye Lan as one of Spirit Hall's children. It was a pity that Xiao Lan's parents had died young.

This child had lacked his parents' guidance since childhood, yet his values remained so upright after growing up. Ma Xiunuo cherished Ye Lan all the more for it.

Ma Xiunuo decided to immediately activate Spirit Hall's intelligence network and report Ye Lan's Martial Soul condition and Soul Power Level.

He would not let Spirit Hall overlook such a pearl, and he would also ensure Ye Lan received better cultivation conditions.

Ma Xiunuo did not know that Ye Lan could advance one level every three and a half months solely through talent, nor did he know that Ye Lan could choose his own Soul Skills. Therefore, it was only natural that he wanted to provide Ye Lan with better cultivation resources.

After leaving the main hall where Ma Xiunuo was, Ye Lan spotted a couple walking together not far ahead.

The woman had her arm wrapped around the man's, smiling as she talked about something interesting.

"Uncle Tao! Sister Si Si!" Ye Lan raised his right hand and waved.

"Huh!? It's Xiao Lan!" Si Si revealed a delighted expression and used her hand to measure the height difference between herself and Ye Lan.

"You've gotten so much taller. You used to be the same height as me!"

Su Yuntao was equally delighted. "You're back so soon?! How did your cultivation go? Did everything go smoothly?"

Si Si pinched Su Yuntao's ticklish spot, making him wince in pain.

"Why bring up something so serious the moment you meet? Let your sister show some concern for her little brother first."

Su Yuntao looked aggrieved and muttered, "Isn't asking about Ye Lan's cultivation also showing concern?"

"Xiao Lan, you've grown so handsome. Are you dating anyone?!"

"No? Don't tell me you're just shy?"

"Want your sister to introduce you to someone? There are plenty of female Spirit Masters in the Martial Soul Branch Hall, all kinds too!"

"Look to your left. She doesn't even dare look at you. Want me to introduce you? She's adorably ditzy!"

Si Si forcibly pulled Ye Lan into conversation for quite a while before finally letting him go and giving Ye Lan and Su Yuntao a chance to talk.

Ye Lan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Sister Si Si's concern was a little unusual.

Su Yuntao looked at Ye Lan with an amused expression, and Ye Lan responded with a roll of his eyes.

"Uncle Tao, I think Sister Si Si will definitely have you wrapped around her finger in the future, turning you into a househusband."

Su Yuntao gave Ye Lan a knock on the head, confidently declaring that he would absolutely be the one steering the household.

The two chatted about what had happened to Ye Lan in Vast Sea City, as well as the latest developments between Su Yuntao and Sister Si Si.

As they talked and walked, the two arrived at the single-person dormitory Spirit Hall had provided for Su Yuntao.

Upon entering, they found the room fully furnished, with every functional area sensibly arranged.

Su Yuntao had good living habits. Everything was clean and tidy.

After tightly shutting the door, Su Yuntao poured two cups of tea.

Ye Lan accepted the tea and took a light sip. There was no bitterness, only a fresh fragrance.

"Xiao Lan, does your return to Nuoding City mean you've become a Soul Grandmaster?" Su Yuntao asked Ye Lan despite already knowing the answer. He understood Ye Lan well and knew he would not return to Nuoding City unless he had reached the Soul Grandmaster realm.

"That's right. The real deal!" Ye Lan summoned his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul and one yellow and one purple soul ring.

Su Yuntao's pupils instantly widened, and both hands tightly gripped Ye Lan's shoulders.

"Xiao Lan, you did it! The Blue Silver Grass changed so much in just one go?!"

Ye Lan's shoulder ached from Su Yuntao's grip, and the tea in his hand nearly spilled from the shaking.

From Su Yuntao's trembling hands, Ye Lan could feel the excitement in his heart.

"It's even a Thousand-Year Soul Ring! Are you trying to get yourself killed?!" Su Yuntao was happy that Ye Lan had obtained such a powerful Soul Ring, but he was also worried for Ye Lan's safety.

"Uncle Tao, you know that my first Soul Ring was already six hundred years old. Isn't it only natural for my second Soul Ring to be at the thousand-year level? I absorbed this Soul Ring without much effort." Ye Lan spoke with a relaxed, boastful expression, though he was actually concealing the danger he had faced while absorbing it.

"It's good that you're fine. What soul beast did the Soul Ring come from? A thousand-year-level one isn't easy to deal with. An ordinary Soul Grandmaster wouldn't stand a chance."

"Uncle Tao, it's not like you don't know how strong I am. Speaking of which, wasn't I the main attacker when we fought that Striped Tiger last time?!" Ye Lan teased Uncle Tao.

"You brat, now that you've grown up, your wings have gotten stiff, huh? You even know how to make your Uncle Tao the subject of your jokes now!" Su Yuntao said, pretending to be angry.

"This is the Soul Ring of Ancient Beast's Touch. Its Soul Skill can fuse three Blue Silver Grass together, and it's quite powerful." Ye Lan could not demonstrate Azure God Prophet indoors, fearing that he might punch straight through the dormitory roof, so he roughly described its effects.

Su Yuntao was very interested in how Ye Lan had hunted Ancient Beast's Touch. Ye Lan told Uncle Tao about the battle that day, but he greatly downplayed Ancient Beast's Touch and did not make it sound too dangerous.

Su Yuntao listened intently from start to finish, continuously praising Ye Lan.

"As expected of Brother Tianyang's child. Your dad had an extraordinary talent for battle back then as well."

"Xiao Lan, are you at the 21st Level now?" Su Yuntao asked.

"23rd Level!"

"Uncle Tao, I've already reached the 23rd Level at fifteen. Can you tell me the truth about my parents' disappearance now?!" Ye Lan said.

"You've risen so many levels in three and a half years? Do you remember what you said when you awakened?" Su Yuntao suddenly brought up the year Ye Lan awakened.

"What did I say?" Ye Lan asked doubtfully.

"You said that even Blue Silver Grass could cultivate to become a Titled Douluo! Back then, I thought Xiao Lan was merely speaking innocently, not knowing what a Titled Douluo truly meant. But now, I'm beginning to believe that you can accomplish it!"

"Since Xiao Lan may become a Titled Douluo in the future, then I can believe that you'll be able to bear the truth behind your parents' disappearance!"

Su Yuntao then began telling Ye Lan about what had happened back then.