Shen Hanyu, the Sister Complex

The little girl's pitiful expression instantly melted Shen Hanyu's resolve. He immediately picked her up and planted a fierce kiss on her soft little cheek.

Ignoring the little girl's disgusted gaze, Shen Hanyu continued holding her cheerfully. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he asked his parents:

"Dad, Mom, Ayu awakened her Martial Soul this year too, right?"

Qin Yi rolled her eyes at Shen Hanyu and said:

"Liuyu is nearly seven already. Shen Hanyu, did you leave your brain in a Soul Beast's stomach when you went out?"

Shen Liuyu pinched Shen Hanyu's cheek indignantly and said:

"Older Brother, you weren't there when I awakened my Martial Soul."

Shen Hanyu scratched his head awkwardly before asking:

"Ayu, what is your Martial Soul? What is your Innate Soul Power? Have you obtained a Soul Ring yet?"

Shen Liuyu smacked her little lips, pinched Shen Hanyu's cheek again, and said:

"Older Brother, my Martial Soul is the Enamel Crocodile. My Innate Soul Power is Level Seven, and I haven't obtained a Soul Ring yet."

"Enamel Crocodile?"

Shen Hanyu thought about it, but there was no information about this Martial Soul in his mind.

That was not surprising. When watching the anime in his Previous Life, he had only remembered supporting characters and rarely knew them in complete detail.

Seeing Shen Hanyu's baffled expression, Shen Junhe stepped forward to explain.

"Ayu's Martial Soul underwent a beneficial mutation. It gained a faint earth attribute on top of the Ice Crocodile's foundation, becoming the Enamel Crocodile."

Shen Hanyu nodded thoughtfully and said:

"Innate Level Seven Soul Skill, a mutated Martial Soul... Ayu is nearly seven now, so she should be close to breaking through to Soul Master, right?"

Qin Yi and Shen Junhe nodded. The former spoke first:

"A few days ago, we gave Liuyu a rare Medicinal Herb, which directly raised her Soul Power by one level. Liuyu is now at Level Nine Soul Power. She should be able to break through and become a Soul Master in a few months."

Shen Hanyu's eyes lit up. He set Shen Liuyu down, then swiftly took a Lotus-shaped medicinal material from his Soul Tool.

Qin Yi and Shen Junhe froze, their expressions changing at once. They quickly dismissed the nearby maids, then asked gravely:

"Xiaoyu, where did you get a Thousand-Year Snow Lotus?"

Snow Lotus was a rare Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure from the Far North. A ten-year Snow Lotus could prolong one's life, a hundred-year one could directly increase Soul Power, and a Thousand-Year Snow Lotus could broaden one's meridians and improve one's aptitude. It was already considered a rare treasure of the age.

Shen Hanyu smiled unconcernedly and said:

"When I went to the Far North to hunt for Soul Rings, my target happened to be guarding this Snow Lotus. It was probably waiting for it to bloom so it could eat it when the chance came."

"After I killed that Soul Beast and absorbed its Soul Ring, this Thousand-Year Snow Lotus fell into my hands."

Qin Yi gave Shen Hanyu a vicious knock on the head, grabbed one of his ears, and snarled:

"So you've grown capable now, have you? You actually dared to enter the Far North alone to hunt for Soul Rings! Tell me, what were you thinking?!"

Shen Hanyu cried out in pain and hurriedly explained:

"Mom, easy... easy, stop pulling! I'm a Soul Ancestor now, Mom... seriously, go easy..."

Qin Yi froze, then said in disbelief:

"Shen Hanyu! Repeat what you just said to me! You said you're a Soul Ancestor now? Where's the proof? Don't even think about fooling me. If you dare lie to me, I'll make you experience what it felt like to have your backside blossom when you were little!"

Shen Hanyu could not put his suffering into words. When a son traveled far, his mother worried. Now that he was back, he was still under the full suppression of Mother's Love.

Thinking back to the trouble he had caused as a child because he had matured too early, Qin Yi had always grabbed him and beaten him soundly. For at least two days afterward, he would limp whenever he walked. It had nearly become the Nightmare of his life.

Feeling Qin Yi's grip gradually weaken, Shen Hanyu seized the chance to scoop up Shen Liuyu and dart away. He set her on a nearby table, then rubbed his ear and said:

"You're my real mom. Who could I trick if not you?"

Qin Yi snorted and glanced at Shen Junhe.

"You father and son are exactly alike. Nothing good ever comes out of your mouths."

Shen Junhe was innocently caught in the crossfire. He wanted to say something, but after holding it in for a long while, he only said:

"My wife is right. It is all this husband's fault."

Qin Yi: ...

Shen Hanyu: ???!

Shen Liuyu: ●)o(●

Shen Junhe's single sentence plunged all three of them into silence. After a while, Shen Hanyu finally said leisurely:

"Dad, Mom, I didn't lie to you. I really am a Soul Ancestor now. If you don't believe me, look."

As he spoke, four Soul Rings slowly emerged beneath his feet, and a cold, sharp aura rushed toward them.

Shen Liuyu, who stood closest, gave a tiny sneeze and instinctively pulled her clothes tighter with her little hands.

Qin Yi and Shen Junhe stared at the four Soul Rings beneath Shen Hanyu's feet. They exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with boundless shock and disbelief.

After a moment, Shen Liuyu tugged on Shen Hanyu's clothes and whispered:

"Older Brother, I'm cold..."

Only then did Shen Hanyu react. He hurriedly withdrew his Martial Soul and Soul Rings, pulled Shen Liuyu back into his arms, and felt her icy little hands settle against his neck as though searching for warmth. His breathing stopped for a moment before he hugged the little girl even tighter.

His Sister Complex was quietly growing stronger...

Qin Yi and Shen Junhe watched the brother and sister snuggle against each other, their eyes filled with satisfaction and warmth. Qin Yi paused before speaking:

"Ayu, your Soul Rings..."

Shen Hanyu smiled, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

"Mom, during my training, I discovered that the number of years of a Soul Ring a Soul Master can absorb is directly tied to the Soul Master's physical strength and Mental Power. As long as those two requirements are met, even a Ten Thousand Years Soul Ring can be absorbed as the first Soul Ring."

"For example, you thought my first Soul Ring was a Four Hundred Years Soul Ring, but I actually absorbed an Eight Hundred Years Soul Ring. That proves I was right all along."

Of course, surfing the internet and learning things in his Previous Life also counted as training, right?

Qin Yi exchanged another look with Shen Junhe. They sighed at the same time, then Qin Yi stepped forward and tapped Shen Hanyu's forehead, saying with emotion:

"My son has grown up. Not only are you a Great Genius, but you've also discovered something so important. So, your Sister's future education will be entirely entrusted to you. Any objections?"

Shen Junhe stepped forward as well.

"Your mother and I are both old now. We don't have the energy we used to. All we want is to enjoy our old age in peace. Son, fulfill this tiny request of ours!"

Shen Hanyu's mouth twitched wildly as he listened. But seeing his Sister's pitiful little eyes in his arms and the hopeful looks of his Parents before him, he gritted his teeth and said:

"Dad, Mom, don't worry. Leave Ayu to me from now on. I guarantee she won't be any worse than I am!"

Only then did Qin Yi and Shen Junhe reveal bright smiles. They promptly called for the servants to prepare food, their enthusiasm overflowing.

Shen Hanyu and the Sister in his arms looked at each other. After a while, Shen Hanyu finally asked:

"Ayu, what's wrong with Dad and Mom...?"

Shen Liuyu wriggled her tiny body, found a more comfortable position, and said:

"It seems Dad and Mom are planning to give us another Younger Brother or Sister..."

Shen Hanyu: ...