She then walked into the house and sat down beside Nan Xuan somewhat stiffly.
"Village Chief Grandpa, this is my girlfriend, Dong'er. I brought her home this time because I wanted her to meet you," Nan Xuan said with a smile, holding Bibi Dong's hand.
Bibi Dong said, "Hello, Village Chief Grandpa."
"Hello to you too." The village chief looked at Bibi Dong, then at Nan Xuan, as though something in his heart had finally been put to rest.
Nan Xuan and Bibi Dong did not stay with the village chief for long. After chatting for a while, they took the keys and returned to Nan Xuan's home. The village chief told them that he had hired people to renovate the wooden house for Nan Xuan and had it cleaned regularly.
Nan Xuan opened the home he had once missed so dearly and brought Bibi Dong into his old room. Then, he took a black box from his Soul Tool.
After taking out the box, Nan Xuan pulled out a field of black roses and spread it across the entire room.
The lights flickered in the room. Gazing deeply into Bibi Dong's eyes, Nan Xuan knelt on one knee and said like a gentleman, "Dong'er, will you be my wife? In my heart, you are like these roses—one of a kind. Although we're still young, my love for you has already reached a point where I can no longer hold it back. So, will you marry me?"
Bibi Dong was not surprised by the sudden proposal. Instead, she felt that she had waited far too long. This guy had finally learned to take the initiative for once.
"I will. You are just as one of a kind in my heart. How could I not love you too? So, Xiao Xuan, I'm willing to be your wife." Bibi Dong took the initiative and kissed him. The two embraced and did not separate for a long time.
The tail observing them from the shadows said enviously, "This kid really knows how to play. If I'd been this good back then, Long'er wouldn't have left me."
"Though your story moves me, the Saintess cannot be with a Support-type Soul Master. Good luck to you both." The Soul Master in the shadows was a level seventy-nine Soul Sage and one of Qian Xunji's trusted aides. He recorded what had just happened and urgently sent it to Spirit Hall.
As for Nan Xuan and Bibi Dong, they embraced and lay down on the bed, teasing each other. However, neither of them went all the way. Nan Xuan still could not accept the fact that she was underage. Though he had just proposed, it only meant that he loved her and wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, not that he only wanted that.
"Xiao Xuan, um... I'm not ready yet. We're both still young. Let's wait until later." Afraid that Nan Xuan would misunderstand, Bibi Dong lay on his chest and spoke softly.
"Mm, I know. My Dong'er still has great things to accomplish. For now, I've only captured your heart. I'll claim your body later." Nan Xuan touched Bibi Dong's chin and smiled.
"Hmph, you're awful." Bibi Dong gave a coquettish snort.
At the same time, Nan Xuan had already guessed that the Soul Master monitoring Bibi Dong had reported what happened here to Qian Xunji.
He could originally have delayed things for a few more years, but the plot had changed the moment he came to this world. In his previous life, he had watched the story unfold; now, he was living it. Looking at the lovely girl beside him, he decided to take the initiative.
After staying in the village for several days, Nan Xuan and Bibi Dong decided to return to school. In truth, Nan Xuan could have gone into seclusion as long as he agreed to it, but he did not want to destroy Bibi Dong's dreams because of himself.
Even if they were ambitions, as long as he was there, her values would remain the most upright.
Over the past few days, he had also been studying his fourth soul skill and the itching sensation that had appeared on his back after absorbing the Soul Ring.
The itching was because he had gained the Seal Eagle's wings, the Seal Wings, and had perfectly inherited the Seal Eagle's sealing power.
As for the Soul Skill, Nan Xuan felt that his enterprise could finally begin.
"Fourth soul skill, Data Seal."
A black card formed from black Soul Power, spiritual power, and his martial soul imprint appeared in Nan Xuan's hand. This card was created through his martial soul's Materialization trait, and it would become a connection card to the Network World of another realm.
In truth, his fourth soul skill was far more than a mere card-making ability. Its greatest advantage was that it added a firewall to the Spirit Network Space. With his martial soul's traits, even a Title Douluo below level ninety-five would not be able to shatter his space. Once his Soul Power Level rose a little higher, it would become absolutely stable.
"Dong'er, hold out your hand for me." In the carriage, Nan Xuan looked at Bibi Dong and smiled.
"Okay."
Bibi Dong extended her left hand toward Nan Xuan. The Wittelsbach-Graff diamond ring on her ring finger gave off a mysterious glow.
"Data Seal." Nan Xuan used his fourth soul skill on Bibi Dong's ring, adding another layer of brilliance to the already mysterious ring.
"This is my fourth soul skill. With it, you'll be able to enter my world in the future, and I'll be able to know your condition at any time. Remember, no matter what happens, you must never take it off." Nan Xuan spoke to Bibi Dong solemnly.
Bibi Dong had never seen Nan Xuan this serious before, and it made her worried.
"Don't overthink it. I'm just afraid that I won't be able to see you when I miss you, so I can use it to see you." Nan Xuan pulled Bibi Dong into his arms, stroked her beautiful hair, and smiled.
"Hmph." Bibi Dong did not care about any of that. In any case, she would listen to what Nan Xuan had just said. She would absolutely never remove this ring.
As Nan Xuan's carriage was about to reach the city gate, Qian Xunji of Spirit Hall also received news that his disciple was returning. The previous letter had already sent him into a furious rage, and now she even dared to return together with that boy. They truly had no regard for rules.
"Someone, come with me to welcome the Saintess back to the hall." Qian Xunji sat in the grand chair of Pope Palace with one leg crossed over the other, speaking with a hint of amusement.
He wanted that ant to understand the gap between him and her. How could an ant dare covet the Saintess of Spirit Hall?
But what he did not know was that Bibi Dong had long since confessed everything. Even if she had not, they already knew. Nan Xuan had come specifically for his disciple.
"Xiao Xuan, why do I feel like something's wrong? Is something going to happen?" Bibi Dong displayed the spider-sense a Spider-Man should have and looked at Nan Xuan worriedly.
"It's fine. I'm here." Nan Xuan rubbed Bibi Dong's head, telling her to relax.
Through the detection of his First Soul Skill, Nan Xuan already knew what Qian Xunji intended to do next. If this had not been at the city gate, or if Bibi Dong had not been present, Nan Xuan truly feared that the man would kill him. But with Bibi Dong here, he would not.
Just like Grandmaster back then, although Nan Xuan did not have the backing of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, his talent was greater, and he was well known in Spirit City. More importantly, Qian Xunji's own disciple was right there, so he would be even less likely to strike ruthlessly.
Nan Xuan's carriage came to a stop. Just as he was about to help Bibi Dong down, Qian Xunji arrived.
"Chrysanthemum Douluo, go help the Saintess down." Qian Xunji stood in the air and ordered Chrysanthemum Douluo behind him.
Chrysanthemum Douluo said, "Yes."
Nan Xuan was knocked away by Chrysanthemum Douluo's Soul Power. Bibi Dong wanted to check on him, but the situation before her clearly did not allow it.
"Saintess, return to the hall with me." Chrysanthemum Douluo called into the carriage.
Bibi Dong did not hesitate. She could only agree to return with them.
From the sky, Qian Xunji looked at Nan Xuan with killing intent filling his eyes, then said, "An ant should live like an ant. Don't dream of ascending to the heavens."
Nan Xuan did not answer. He merely looked in the direction Bibi Dong had left and thought, Enjoy your arrogance for now. In the future, you'll only be the sacrifice that opens my wife's god trial.
After speaking, Qian Xunji left with his men. He had a hundred thousand ways to crush an ant like this, but he would not choose the one that harmed himself the most.
The people around Nan Xuan watched him. Some thought he was impressive for daring to pursue the Saintess, while others thought he was foolish. There were plenty of women in the world—why touch the most dangerous flower of all?
Nan Xuan merely smiled at that and turned toward his Momo Treasure Appraisal House.
Inside the main hall of Pope Palace.
"Dong'er, you truly disappoint me. With your talent, how could you possibly take a liking to that boy? He's even a Support-type Soul Master." Qian Xunji sat in the Pope's exclusive chair and looked at Bibi Dong expressionlessly.
Bibi Dong lowered her head without speaking.
Seeing Bibi Dong's appearance, Qian Xunji could not help but feel a surge of anger. A talent like her could only remain in Spirit Hall.
"Someone, escort the Saintess to her room. Without my order, she is not to take a single step out of that courtyard." Qian Xunji had Bibi Dong taken away. Sitting on the Pope's throne, he held his forehead with one hand, seemingly deep in thought.
Bibi Dong was taken back to her little courtyard. She knew her teacher was angry, so she did not argue with a single word. She believed that once her teacher calmed down, she would be allowed out.
But things were far from as simple as she imagined.
After Nan Xuan returned to Momo Treasure Appraisal House, he shut himself in his room. Chen Gao and the others had heard some rumors outside and had wanted to comfort him, but it seemed they would not get the chance.
Inside his room, Nan Xuan began mass-producing Seal Cards. With his current Soul Power reserves, he could make around three hundred a day. If this Soul Skill did not have such low consumption, he would not even be able to make thirty in a day.
Nan Xuan monitored Bibi Dong through the ring at all times. Although his First Soul Skill could scan the entire Spirit City, he still did not dare provoke that old man Qian Daoliu, so the ring was the best method.
On the fifth day, Nan Xuan finally could not keep going. Three hundred a day meant only fifteen hundred in five days. At this rate, when would he ever be able to deploy the Spirit Network Space?
With a turn of his mind, Nan Xuan set his sights on the Blue Silver Grass again. The Blue Silver Grass he had modified earlier was already imbued with his spiritual power. As long as he solved the Soul Power issue, everything would be easy.
"Soul Power is only the energy used for activation. The main control still depends on spiritual power... Ah, I've got it." Nan Xuan immediately had an idea.
For the first time in five days, Nan Xuan pushed open the door. When everyone saw that he was fine, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Chen Gao, immediately send these cards to the Stone Gambling Arena and the Soul Fighting Arena. Tell the people in charge that as long as they distribute these cards and have people activate them with Soul Power, we'll pay them a large sum. As for how to make those people activate them with Soul Power, let them figure it out themselves. If they refuse, move on to someone else. Someone will always be desperate for money." Nan Xuan distributed the cards he had made over five days among the three of them, explained the procedure once, and returned to his room.
The three people outside stared at the pile of cards without understanding a thing. They exchanged looks. They would just do it.
At first, when Chen Gao and the others approached those people, they were somewhat unwilling. But when they heard it involved Momo Treasure Appraisal House and a huge payment, they agreed.
As for getting others to activate the cards with Soul Power, that was not a problem at all for businessmen like them.
The instant the cards were distributed, Nan Xuan knew it from inside his room. Moreover, people had already begun activating them with Soul Power.
"Heh heh, spiritual power comes from the Blue Silver Grass, while Soul Power comes from the early customers. That way, I only need to activate my fourth soul skill, and I can continuously produce Seal Cards." Nan Xuan gave a cold smile.
Seal Cards could seal Soul Power and spiritual power. The Soul Power input by users could be sealed inside the cards. Combined with his martial soul's Digitization trait, the Soul Power could then be guided by Nan Xuan's spiritual power back into his martial soul's storage space. As long as his martial soul was deployed, it was like having an extra printing machine.
Nan Xuan did not remain idle either. Since people had already started using the cards, he could not waste any more time.
A stream of black Soul Power shot out, scattering into countless points of light. With the Blue Silver Grass in every corner of Spirit City, countless traces of spiritual power drifted out and merged with the black points of light, forming an invisible world.
Nan Xuan controlled the spiritual power left on the Seal Cards and printed the words, "Please input spiritual power to enter a new world."
In a corner of Spirit City, a down-and-out Soul Master had just fought at the Soul Fighting Arena. He lost, and the officials then required him to use this card.
"A new world?" Driven by curiosity, he input his spiritual power and opened the door to a new world.
"Welcome to the new world—the Spirit Network Space. Here, you will have everything you need. Of course, this world is not yet complete, and there are indeed things that cannot be done for now. But it can help you improve your current circumstances." The announcement in the voice of an intellectual older sister entered the minds of every user.
A young man looked at everything before him with some fear. He had come here out of curiosity, as well as through a friend's deliberate arrangement.
Nan Xuan assigned every person who entered the Spirit Network Space a room. The stronger they were, the larger their room was, and each was equipped with an older-sister Smart Guide.
"Honored Network Card holder, I am the Smart Guide here. As for my name, you may choose it yourself. If you feel uncomfortable with my gender, you may choose to change it."
"From now on, I will also be the one answering any questions you have in this world."
How could the young man resist such an intellectual older sister? He said shyly, "No need to change. Don't change anything. I think an older sister is better."
"Hee hee, thank you for the compliment, Master." The Smart Guide replied with a smile.
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