"What effect does your First Soul Skill have? What Soul Beast did it come from?"
"Huh? Didn't you say Soul Skill effects aren't supposed to be revealed to others?"
Faced with Bibi Dong's questioning, Chen Xing chose another way to test her.
He remembered clearly that, in front of everyone just now, Bibi Dong had solemnly promised not to pry into his secrets.
If she wanted to go back on her word now, then life here would be difficult from now on. Sooner or later, he would have to find a chance to escape Spirit Hall.
But if she considered Chen Xing's feelings and chose not to press the matter, then Spirit Hall might not be such a bad place to stay.
In short, Bibi Dong's answer now would determine whether Chen Xing could remain in Spirit Hall peacefully.
The hall fell briefly silent as the boy carefully studied her expression.
Sure enough, upon hearing his question, Bibi Dong was first startled, then a trace of guilt flashed through her violet eyes.
She had actually forgotten about that...
Soul Skills were every Soul Master's greatest secret. Other than their closest family, they generally told no one.
She had been too excited just now and failed to control her emotions, blurting out that question.
Fortunately, he had not gotten angry over it and had merely stared back at her blankly.
Bibi Dong sighed quietly to herself, seeming somewhat relieved.
Hm? No, that's not right!
I'm the Pope of Spirit Hall. Why should I be afraid of making him angry!
He's just a little brat...
With that thought, her earlier guilt immediately turned into sternness. She put on a straight face and said,
"I was merely asking. It seems you do understand some rules after all."
"Good. No matter who asks you in the future, don't tell them!"
After saying that, Bibi Dong silently turned around and headed for the throne.
From an angle Chen Xing could not see, she rolled her beautiful eyes.
"This little brat! Honestly..."
"It's not like I really wanted to know, all right! I could find it just by looking through some records. Hmph."
Seeing Bibi Dong give up her questioning, Chen Xing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
In truth, he had long considered whether to join Spirit Hall, or rather, whether to join any faction at all.
Douluo Continent was vast beyond measure, with Soul Masters and Soul Beasts as numerous as hairs on an ox. Rather than cultivate and wander aimlessly alone, he might as well join a faction and seek some stability.
At the very least, his cultivation resources would definitely be guaranteed.
Besides, he had already fused with the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Bone and awakened the "Emperor's Bloodline." In the future, he was destined to stand against Tang San and Tang Hao.
During his early years, Spirit Hall would be the perfect shield for him!
And there was Ye Lanyi...
Chen Xing always felt that she was not as simple as she appeared. Why was there no trace of the Ye Clan on the continent ten thousand years later?
Logically speaking, even if they were restricted by the fact that only two Nine Heart Begonia martial souls could exist at the same time, and a generation gap appeared during a certain period, their descendants should still have a chance of awakening the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul through skipped-generation inheritance.
Unless something happened to her later on...
"Elder Gui Mei!"
Just as he was lost in thought, Bibi Dong's soft shout interrupted Chen Xing.
By then, she had already seated herself on the throne. Her languid posture perfectly displayed her alluring curves.
As her legs crossed, her purple-gold high heels gleaming with metallic luster tilted upward, revealing half of a jade-like foot.
She did not look at Chen Xing, instead staring toward the entrance of the hall.
Before long, a black shadow twisted the space, and Gui Mei suddenly appeared beside Chen Xing.
He knelt on one knee atop the red carpet, his attitude incomparably respectful, forming a stark contrast with Chen Xing standing at his side.
"Your subordinate is here!"
Gui Mei's hoarse voice rang out. His respectful bearing was such that his gaze remained fixed on the ground.
Chen Xing took all of this in, and could not help revising his opinion of this woman once again.
What kind of conduct did she usually have that even a Title Douluo was this cautious around her?
It seemed Gui Mei had long grown accustomed to such summons and displays of respect...
As he pondered this, Bibi Dong spoke.
"Take him to familiarize himself with the place first. Arrange lodging for him, then notify the academy. Send him there tomorrow!"
"Also pick out a few sets of clothes for him. In short, help him adapt to his new identity as soon as possible."
"Oh, and you handled his matter well. You and Yue Guan can come see me later."
"Is there anything else you need?"
That last question was directed at Chen Xing.
Anything else he needed? With everything she had arranged, she had already solved all of Chen Xing's current needs for food, clothing, shelter, and travel. For a six-year-old child, there really did not seem to be anything left out.
Unless it was something related to improving his strength.
Improving his strength...
Soul Rings!
The moment he thought of improving his strength, Chen Xing remembered that there were still eight empty Soul Ring slots in his system space. But would that request be a little too excessive?
With his current physical constitution, his fourth Soul Ring would definitely condense into a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring. He could not possibly attach a thousand-year first ring to his Second Martial Soul.
So the remaining eight slots would also have to be at the level of just over ten thousand years...
At that thought, Chen Xing's expression became noticeably awkward.
Bibi Dong keenly caught that change.
Hm? Why is this little brat making that face? I'm the Pope of Spirit Hall. What kind of request could be so difficult for him to voice?
She furrowed her beautiful brows, impatience entering her tone as she said,
"If there's something you want to say, say it. As long as it can help you grow, there is nothing Spirit Hall cannot do."
Hearing Bibi Dong make such a bold claim, and remembering that she truly had not pried into his secrets earlier, Chen Xing ultimately could not resist the temptation within reach. Gathering his courage, he said,
"I... I need eight Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings..."
Afraid Bibi Dong would find his request excessive, he deliberately added,
"But I don't have any requirements for the Soul Beasts. As long as they are ten thousand years old, that will do. It would be best if they have only just passed ten thousand years."
The moment those words came out, even Gui Mei, who had been respectfully staring at the carpet, lifted his head and looked Chen Xing over in shock.
Eight Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings? How could this kid say that so casually!
Even if Spirit Hall possessed immense wealth and power, with several Title Douluo, they would not slaughter eight Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts in one go!
Why did a six-year-old child need so many Soul Rings?
Could there be something strange about this fellow's strength...
Could he be cultivating some Evil Secret Technique?
Compared to Gui Mei, Bibi Dong appeared much calmer.
The first thing she thought of upon hearing Chen Xing's request was also Evil Soul Masters.
Those people relied on Devour to gain cultivation. Some needed flesh and blood, some needed souls, and some could even directly Devour the cultivation of others...
Spirit Hall existed to eradicate such demons!
But when Chen Xing had summoned his Martial Soul just now, she had not sensed the slightest Evil aura.
On the contrary, it had been exceptionally pure. Whether its life attribute or its Sword Intent, neither contained any extraneous impurities.
Therefore, Bibi Dong was certain that Chen Xing was not an Evil Soul Master.
Then what did this little fellow intend to do by asking for eight Soul Rings all at once?
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