Getting Along Well with Wang Xiaoqing for the First Time, Bai Chenxiang's Martial Soul Evolves into a Ten-Headed Ice Phoenix

Lin Yu had just sat down, a piece of osmanthus cake paused at his lips. Seeing the anticipation and nervousness in Wang Xiaoqing's eyes, he nodded. "That's right!"

Wang Xiaoqing froze. In her mind, Lin Yu's voice overlapped with the Chaos God's.

She hurriedly stood up and dropped to her knees, saying excitedly, "This humble woman, Wang Xiaoqing, pays her respects... pays her respects to the Chaos God!"

Lin Yu raised a hand, and an invisible divine power lifted Wang Xiaoqing to her feet. "Chaos God is my identity in the Chaos Realm. Right now, I'm Lin Yu from Sacred Soul Village!"

He bit into the osmanthus cake and chewed, praising it. "Xiao Qing, you're so clever and skilled. These osmanthus cakes taste just as good as the high-end pastries in Nuoding City. No wonder Grandpa Jack likes you so much!"

Wang Xiaoqing watched the man before her enjoy the osmanthus cake, still feeling apprehensive. A hint of delight appeared in her eyes as she said, "Thank you for the praise, Chaos God. I learned to make these osmanthus cakes from Aunt Zhang a few days ago, when I had some free time..."

Lin Yu looked at her with a smile. "Xiao Qing, you can just call me Lin Yu!"

His smile turned rueful. "I told Grandpa Jack who I am, but unfortunately, he just wouldn't believe me!"

Wang Xiaoqing nodded stiffly. "Oh... all right!" Then she giggled. "Grandpa Jack is just like that. I'm sure he'll believe you eventually!"

Lin Yu pulled out a chair. "Sit down and have some osmanthus cake with me. There's no way I can finish all of it by myself!"

Wang Xiaoqing accepted the invitation, flattered. "All right."

She sat down carefully and picked up a piece of osmanthus cake, nibbling at it. Every so often, she stole a glance at Lin Yu, a bashful blush rising to her cheeks.

Lin Yu got the conversation going to break the awkward silence. They chatted about the amusing little things that happened in Sacred Soul Village, their daily work and lives, their interests and hobbies, and their plans for the future.

After half an hour, Lin Yu had gotten to know Wang Xiaoqing a little. She was sixteen, had a father who had been bedridden with a chronic illness, and worked in the fields every day. She was a hardworking, lively girl.

Wang Xiaoqing gradually relaxed around Lin Yu. They were close in age and had plenty to talk about, and she kept a lovely smile on her face the entire time.

They finished the pastries amid laughter and cheerful conversation. Lin Yu stood up. "Xiao Qing, I have to get back to host the assessment. Tomorrow, I'll go with Grandpa Jack to visit you and Uncle Wang!"

He tidied up the food container and handed it to her with a smile. "The osmanthus cakes were delicious. Thank you!"

Wang Xiaoqing took the container, blushing shyly. "Lin Yu, I'll make some more osmanthus cakes tomorrow and have them ready for you and Grandpa Jack!"

Lin Yu nodded and led the vibrant young woman out of the living room. When they reached the gate, they let go of each other's hands. "Xiao Qing, see you tomorrow!"

Wang Xiaoqing clutched her hand, which was already soaked with sweat. Her face flushed red as she shyly said, "See you tomorrow." Then she hurried away without looking back. In the distance, villagers watching from outside the Chaos Domain were gossiping among themselves.

Just then, Old Jack's excited voice came from behind them. "Xiao Yu, you two young people seem to have hit it off! You're already holding hands!"

Lin Yu turned to see Old Jack walking over from the courtyard, leaning on his cane and wearing a broad smile. He gave a rueful smile. "Grandpa Jack, I knew you hadn't gone out to take care of business!"

Old Jack came up to Lin Yu, grinning. "Xiao Yu, since you and Xiao Qing have taken a liking to each other, I'll take you to propose tomorrow!"

Lin Yu's mouth twitched. He hurriedly said, "Grandpa Jack, isn't this moving too fast? What if you scare Xiao Qing?"

Old Jack suddenly realized his mistake and said awkwardly, "You're right, Xiao Yu. I was too eager to have grandchildren. Tomorrow, I'll take you to Wang Lin's home to make your intentions clear. Then you two can spend more time together before getting engaged!"

Only then did Lin Yu breathe a sigh of relief. "Grandpa Jack, I'll do as you say!"

He turned and headed for his room. "Grandpa Jack, I need to think about what gift to get Xiao Qing tomorrow, so I'll head back to my room. Call me when dinner's ready!"

Old Jack nodded in satisfaction. "All right." Watching Lin Yu's retreating figure, he said with a pleased smile:

"Xiao Yu really has grown up. He knows how to bring little gifts to make a girl happy. I'd better get ready, too!" Then he turned and headed for the living room.

In his room, Lin Yu closed the door and sat cross-legged on the bed, smiling ruefully. "At last, I can focus on hosting the assessment!"

He grinned. "The osmanthus cakes were sweet and crisp, and Xiao Qing was lovely, too!" Then his consciousness entered the Chaos Realm.

Back on the Chaos God Seat, Lin Yu was once again enveloped in hazy Chaos Divine Power. His expression solemn, he declared, "I announce that the Chaos God Assessment will continue!"

The pressure that had enveloped the entire Chaos Realm vanished. The Chaos God Sword transformed into the Fate Divine Dice and appeared in the Twenty-seventh Grid.

Bai Chenxiang, Tang San, Tang Chen, Ah Yin, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, and Silver Dragon King excitedly bowed. "Welcome back, Chaos God!" The billions of beings in the Chat Room grew excited once more.

Lin Yu said, "Bai Chenxiang, you're in Position 1. Step forward and use the Fate Divine Dice!"

Bai Chenxiang bowed. "Yes, Chaos God!"

She surrounded the Fate Divine Dice with the divine power she had just mastered and tossed it upward. When the dice landed, it stopped on the number 5!

Divine light carried Bai Chenxiang to the Thirty-second Grid. Lin Yu said, "Bai Chenxiang, you rolled a '5' and have reached the Thirty-second Grid. Even numbers earn rewards!"

He raised his right index finger and gave a light tap. Divine power flew toward the Thirty-second Grid and condensed into a Divine Pattern Pill before Bai Chenxiang.

"Bai Chenxiang, your reward for this roll is a Martial Soul Evolution Pill. Taking it will evolve your Martial Soul!"

Bai Chenxiang accepted the pill and bowed. "Thank you for your generous gift, Chaos God!"

"May I ask, Chaos God, since I've reached the Demigod Realm, will improving my Martial Soul make a significant difference to my strength?"

Lin Yu replied, "Bai Chenxiang, until you inherit a divine position and become a true god, you won't be able to wield the power of the laws of heaven and earth. At this stage, the higher the quality of your Martial Soul, the stronger you'll be!"

Bai Chenxiang bowed excitedly. "I understand, Chaos God!"

She placed the Martial Soul Evolution Pill in her mouth and swallowed it. A surge of extreme ice energy erupted from within her, and a gigantic Ten-headed Ice Phoenix appeared behind her. Its terrifying icy aura sent the temperature in the Thirty-second Grid plunging.

Lin Yu said, "Bai Chenxiang, congratulations! Your Martial Soul, the Swallowtail Swift, has evolved into a Ten-headed Ice Phoenix Martial Soul with a trace of ancient bloodline!"

Feeling the changes in her Martial Soul, Bai Chenxiang exclaimed in delight, "The Ten-headed Ice Phoenix Martial Soul is incredibly powerful! In quality, it's no weaker than Ma Hongjun's Ten-headed Fire Phoenix Martial Soul!"

She bowed again. "Thank you, Chaos God!"

Lin Yu continued, "Tang Chen, you're in Position 2. Step forward and use the Fate Divine Dice!" The Fate Divine Dice vanished from the Twenty-seventh Grid and appeared in the Thirty-fifth Grid.

Tang Chen bowed. "Yes, Chaos God!"

He surrounded the Fate Divine Dice with his Slaughter Soul Power and tossed it upward. In midair, the dice split into five. When they landed, the numbers were 3! 6! 4! 2! 2!