He then walked into the house, sitting down next to Nan Xuan with a hint of restraint.
"Grandpa Village Chief, this is my girlfriend, Dong'er. I wanted to bring her home to meet you this time." Nan Xuan held Bibi Dong's hand and said to the village chief with a smile.
Bibi Dong: "Hello, Grandpa Village Chief."
"Hello to you too." The village chief looked at Bibi Dong and then at Nan Xuan, as if something in his heart had finally been set at ease.
Nan Xuan and Bibi Dong did not stay long at the village chief's place. After chatting for a while, they took the keys and returned to his home. The village chief mentioned that he had hired people to renovate this wooden cabin for Nan Xuan and had kept it cleaned regularly.
Nan Xuan opened the home he had missed so much and brought Bibi Dong into his old room, where he then took out a black box from his Soul Tool.
After taking the box out of the Soul Tool, Nan Xuan also produced a field of black roses, which filled the entire room.
The lights in the room flickered. Nan Xuan looked affectionately into Bibi Dong's eyes, knelt on one knee, and said like a gentleman: "Dong'er, would you be willing to be my wife? In my heart, you are just like these roses—one of a kind. Although we are still very young, my love for you has reached an uncontrollable level. So, will you marry me?"
Bibi Dong was not surprised by this sudden proposal; instead, she felt she had waited too long, and that this guy finally knew how to take the initiative.
"I will. You are also one of a kind in my heart, and how could I not love you? So, Xiao Xuan, I am willing to be your wife." Bibi Dong offered her kiss voluntarily, and the two embraced, remaining that way for a long time.
The figure observing from the shadows sighed with envy: "This kid really knows how to play it. If I had been this smooth back then, Long'er wouldn't have left me."
"Although your affair moves me, the Saintess cannot be with an auxiliary soul master. Good luck to you both." The soul master in the shadows was a level 79 Soul Saint and a trusted confidant of Qian Xunji. He recorded what had just happened and sent it via urgent dispatch to Martial Soul Hall.
Back with Nan Xuan and Bibi Dong, the two were lying on the bed, embracing and teasing each other, though neither went all the way. Nan Xuan still couldn't accept the fact that she was underage. Although he had just proposed, it only represented his love for her and his desire to spend his life with her, not that he only wanted that.
"Xiao Xuan, I... I'm not ready yet. We are both still young. Let's wait until later." Fearing that Nan Xuan might misunderstand, Bibi Dong lay on his chest and said softly.
"Mm, I know. My Dong'er has great things to do. For now, I've just captured your heart; I'll take your body later." Nan Xuan stroked Bibi Dong's chin and said with a smile.
"Hmph, you're annoying." Bibi Dong let out a coquettish snort.
At the same time, Nan Xuan had already guessed that the soul master monitoring Bibi Dong had reported the events here to Qian Xunji.
He could have dragged it out for a few more years, but the plot had already changed the moment he arrived in this world. In his past life, he watched the story; now, he was experiencing reality. Looking at the lovely person beside him, he decided to take the initiative.
After staying in the village for a few days, Nan Xuan and Bibi Dong decided to return to the academy. In truth, if Nan Xuan agreed, he could live in seclusion, but he didn't want to destroy Bibi Dong's dreams because of himself.
Even if it was ambition, as long as he was there, her moral compass would remain the truest.
He had also been studying his Fourth Soul Skill these past few days, as well as the itching sensation that had appeared on his back after absorbing the soul ring.
The itching was because he had gained the wings of the Seal Eagle, the Seal Wings, which perfectly inherited the sealing power of the Seal Eagle.
As for his soul skill, Nan Xuan felt that his career 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 due to the Materialization property of his Martial Soul, and in the future, it would serve as a connection card for the Network World of this other realm.
In fact, his Fourth Soul Skill was far more than just a card-making function; its greatest advantage was adding a firewall to the Spirit Network Space. With the properties of his Martial Soul, no Title Douluo below level 95 would be able to shatter his space. Once his Soul Power Level grew higher, it would be absolutely rock-solid.
"Dong'er, stretch out your hand for a moment." On the carriage, Nan Xuan looked at Bibi Dong and said with a smile.
"Oh."
Bibi Dong extended her left hand to Nan Xuan, the Wittelsbach-Graff diamond ring on her ring finger radiating mystery.
"Data Seal." Nan Xuan cast his Fourth Soul Skill on Bibi Dong's ring, adding a touch of luster to the already mysterious band.
"This is my Fourth Soul Skill. This way, you can enter my world in the future, and I can know your situation at any time. Remember, no matter what, you must never take this off." Nan Xuan said to Bibi Dong solemnly.
Bibi Dong had never seen Nan Xuan this serious before, which made her feel a bit worried.
"Don't overthink it. I'm just afraid that when I miss you, I won't be able to see you, so through this, I can see you." Nan Xuan pulled Bibi Dong into his arms, stroked her hair, and said with a smile.
"Hmph, mm." Bibi Dong didn't care about the details; she would follow what Nan Xuan just said, and this ring would never come off.
As Nan Xuan's carriage approached the city gates, Qian Xunji at Martial Soul Hall also received news that his disciple was returning. The previous letter had already sent him into a rage, and the fact that they dared to return together this time was truly lawless.
"Someone, come with me to the city gate to welcome the Saintess back to the hall." Qian Xunji sat on the large chair in the Pope Palace, crossing his legs, and said with a playful tone.
He wanted to let that ant know the gap between them. How could an ant dare to covet the Saintess of his Martial Soul Hall?
However, what he didn't know was that Bibi Dong had already been upfront about it, and even if she hadn't, he would have known anyway—she was coming specifically for his disciple.
"Xiao Xuan, why do I feel like something is wrong? Is something going to happen?" Bibi Dong displayed the spider-sense a Spider Empress should have, looking at Nan Xuan with concern.
"It's fine, I'm here." Nan Xuan patted Bibi Dong's head, telling her to set her mind at ease.
Through the detection of his First Soul Skill, Nan Xuan already knew what Qian Xunji was about to do. If they weren't at the city gate or in front of Bibi Dong, Nan Xuan would be truly afraid that the man would kill him. But with Bibi Dong present, he wouldn't.
Just like the Grandmaster back in the day, although he lacked the background of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Nan Xuan's talent was higher than his, and his reputation in Martial Soul City was also greater. Furthermore, his disciple was right there, so he would be even less likely to strike ruthlessly.
Nan Xuan stopped the carriage, and just as he was about to help Bibi Dong down, Qian Xunji arrived.
"Chrysanthemum Douluo, go and help the Saintess down." Qian Xunji stood in the air and commanded the Chrysanthemum Douluo behind him.
Chrysanthemum Douluo: "Yes."
Nan Xuan was pushed back by the Chrysanthemum Douluo's soul power. Seeing this, Bibi Dong wanted to check on Nan Xuan's condition, but the current situation was clearly inappropriate.
"Saintess, follow me back to the hall." Chrysanthemum Douluo shouted toward the carriage.
Bibi Dong did not hesitate and could only agree to return with them.
Qian Xunji, hovering in the sky, looked at Nan Xuan with eyes full of murderous intent, then said: "An ant should live like an ant. Don't dream of reaching the heavens."
Nan Xuan did not reply, only watching the direction in which Bibi Dong left, thinking to himself: "Let you gloat for now. In the future, you will only be the sacrifice for my wife's God Trial."
Qian Xunji left with his subordinates after speaking. He had a hundred thousand ways to crush an ant like this, but he would not choose the one that hurt himself the most.
Nan Xuan was watched by the people around him. Some thought he was incredibly bold to dare to flirt with the Saintess, while others thought he was a fool; what kind of woman wasn't a woman? Why bother touching the most dangerous one of all?
Nan Xuan just smiled at this, turned around, and headed back to his Momo Treasure Appraisal House.
Inside the main hall of the Pope Palace in Martial Soul Hall.
"Dong'er, you really disappoint me. With your talent, how could you set your eyes on that brat? He's just a Support-type Soul Master." Qian Xunji sat on the Pope's exclusive throne, looking at Bibi Dong, and asked expressionlessly.
Bibi Dong lowered her head and said nothing.
Watching Bibi Dong's reaction, a surge of anger rose in Qian Xunji's heart. Such a talent must be kept within Martial Soul Hall.
"Someone, escort the Saintess to her own room. She is not to step out of that courtyard without my orders." Qian Xunji had people take Bibi Dong away. He sat on the Pope's throne, supporting his forehead with one hand, wondering what he was thinking.
Bibi Dong was taken back to her courtyard. She knew her teacher was currently in a fit of rage, so she didn't refute a single word. She believed that as long as her teacher's anger subsided, she would be able to go out.
However, things were far from as simple as she thought.
After returning to the Momo Treasure Appraisal House, Nan Xuan locked himself in his room. Chen Gao and the others had heard some rumors outside and originally wanted to comfort Nan Xuan, but it seemed there was no chance now.
Inside the room, Nan Xuan was mass-producing Seal Cards. With his current soul power reserves, he could make about 300 a day. If it weren't for the fact that this soul skill had a low consumption rate, he wouldn't even be able to make 30 a day.
Nan Xuan was observing Bibi Dong through his ring in real-time. Although his First Soul Skill could probe the entire Martial Soul City, he didn't dare to provoke that old fellow Qian Daoliu yet, so the ring was the best method.
By the fifth day, Nan Xuan finally couldn't keep it up. 300 a day meant only 1,500 in five days. At this rate, when would he ever be able to release the Spirit Network Space?
Nan Xuan's mind raced, and he turned his attention back to the Blue Silver Grass. The Blue Silver Grass he had modified earlier was already imbued with his spiritual power. If he could solve the soul power issue, things would be much easier.
"Soul power is just the energy used for manifestation; the main control still depends on spiritual power. Wait, I've got it." Nan Xuan had an idea as soon as he thought of this.
For the first time in five days, Nan Xuan pushed open the door. When everyone saw him and realized he was fine, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Chen Gao, take these cards to the Stone Gambling Arena and the Soul Fighting Arena immediately. Tell their managers that as long as they distribute these cards and have people activate them with soul power, we will pay them a large sum of money. As for how to get those people to use their soul power, let them figure it out themselves. If they don't agree, move on to the next; there are always people desperate for money." Nan Xuan distributed the cards he had made over the five days to the three of them, explained the process again, and then returned to his room.
The three people outside looked at the pile of cards, clueless, but after exchanging glances, they decided to just get it done.
At first, when Chen Gao and the others approached those people, there was some resistance, but once they heard it was a matter involving the Momo Treasure Appraisal House and involved a huge sum of money, they agreed.
As for getting others to use their soul power, for these businessmen, that wasn't a problem at all.
In Nan Xuan's room, the moment the cards were distributed, he knew about it, and some people had already started using their soul power to activate them.
"Hehe, the spiritual power comes from the Blue Silver Grass, and the soul power comes from the early customers. This way, I only need to unfold my Fourth Soul Skill to provide a continuous supply of Seal Cards." Nan Xuan chuckled coldly.
The Seal Cards had the effect of sealing soul power and spiritual power. Through the soul power input by the user, it could be sealed into the card. Combined with the Digitization characteristic of his martial soul, the soul power could be guided back into Nan Xuan's martial soul storage space according to his spiritual power on the card. As long as his martial soul was unfolded, it was like having an extra printer.
Nan Xuan didn't stay idle either. Since people had already started using the cards, he couldn't afford to waste any more time.
Immediately, a stream of black soul power was output, dispersing into countless points of light. With the cooperation of the Blue Silver Grass in every corner of Martial Soul City, countless strands of spiritual power drifted out, forming an invisible world with the black light points.
Nan Xuan controlled the spiritual power left on the Seal Cards and imprinted them with: "Please input spiritual power to enter the new world."
In a corner of Martial Soul City, a down-and-out soul master had just fought a match at the Soul Fighting Arena but lost, and was then required by the officials to use this card.
"A new world?" Driven by curiosity, he input his spiritual power, opening the door to a new world.
"Welcome to the new world—Spirit Network Space. Here, you will find everything you need. Of course, this world is not yet perfect, and some things truly cannot be done, but it can help you improve your current predicament." An intellectual, mature female voice announced this to every person who entered.
A young man looked at everything before him, feeling a bit scared. He had come here out of curiosity, compounded by his friends' deliberate arrangement.
Nan Xuan had arranged a room for everyone who entered the Spirit Network Space. Depending on their strength, the room sizes varied, and each was equipped with a mature female Smart Guide.
"Respected Network Card holder, I am your Smart Guide here. As for my name, you may choose it for me. If you feel any discomfort with my gender, you may choose to have it changed."
"Furthermore, from now on, I will be the one to answer any questions you have in this world."
How could the young man resist such an intellectual, mature woman? He shyly said, "No need to change, nothing needs to be changed. I think 'sister' is quite good."
"Hee hee, thank you for the compliment, Master." The Smart Guide replied with a smile.
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