My Martial Soul in Douluo is My Fiancee

The person driving the carriage outside showed no reaction whatsoever.

Xin'er continued to shout upon seeing this.

"Is it because I'm too cute..."

She wasn't just referring to her appearance, but also her innocence.

Perhaps tired from all the shouting, Xin'er sat down in a huff and kicked the floor of the carriage twice.

It was those two kicks that led Zheng Li to discover the pale white patterns on the floor of the carriage. He thought for a moment, then touched one of the four walls of the carriage—the one he was leaning against.

Patterns, more patterns.

A Soul Guidance Device? The term popped into Zheng Li's mind.

He had encountered Soul Guidance Devices before, belonging to his classmates in Class One, though he hadn't taken much interest in them. The system had told him that reaching his own peak was what mattered, and that Soul Guidance Devices were merely external forces. Of course, he wouldn't be averse to using them; after all, they could increase his combat power.

"I wonder what level it is, and what its functions are."

He guessed it had a soundproofing effect; otherwise, there would have been some reaction even after Xin'er had practically cursed their ancestors for eighteen generations.

Moreover, it was impossible that no one had shouted for help throughout the day, nor was it possible they hadn't encountered any passersby. If it were an ordinary carriage, the sound of cries for help would certainly have carried out.

And then... its sturdiness was a given.

He just couldn't understand it: since they had a Spirit Saint with them, was it really necessary to use poison and a carriage made with Soul Guidance Devices?

Zheng Li felt his own condition; there wasn't a trace of Spirit Power in his body, and he felt his limbs go weak, unable to muster any strength.

"They sure are cautious..."

"Gurgle~"

Just as Zheng Li was thinking about whether there was a way to escape, a strange sound came from beside him. He looked over in confusion.

Xin'er, who had been looking down while rubbing her stomach, felt his gaze and looked up. Her small face instantly turned embarrassed and shy.

Yet, she said fiercely, "What are you looking at? Am I not allowed to have my stomach growl? Can't I be hungry?"

"...You can."

Upon their first meeting, Zheng Li's impression of Xin'er was that she was lively and cute, but now... she was a little tiger, through and through.

"Hmph! Those hateful guys, they even snatched away my Soul Guidance Ring..." After that, Xin'er gritted her teeth.

After a while, Xin'er's stomach growled twice more, and she frowned.

"Hey, do you have anything to eat?"

Xin'er asked in a voice so low it was barely audible, feeling embarrassed.

Zheng Li pointed at himself: "Are you asking me?"

"Duh, you're the only one awake next to me, don't you have any?" Xin'er rolled her eyes and asked expectantly.

Facing the question, Zheng Li didn't answer immediately. He glanced subtly at the middle-aged woman and the others, and seeing they weren't paying attention, he leaned close to Xin'er and whispered: "I do, but very little. There is more than one person awake, and it's not enough to go around. If you can endure it, try to hold out; otherwise, it's easy to cause conflict. The people who kidnapped us don't seem to have the intent to kill or rob us; it's more like human trafficking. If that's the case, they won't let us starve to death."

Initially, Xin'er had tensed up when Zheng Li leaned in, but she calmed down after hearing his words. She was clearly excited to hear there was food, but hesitated after hearing the latter part.

"If you really can't stand the hunger and the people outside don't bring any food, then I'll find an opportunity to give you some. I'll cover for you, and in this dim environment, if we're careful, we won't be discovered," Zheng Li added.

He did have food, stored in the system space.

It was true that there wasn't much—only enough for one person for two days.

"Okay..." Xin'er was about to happily agree, but then her expression changed. After a few seconds of silence, she asked suspiciously:

"Do you like me?"

Chapter 40, Fanatical Believer

"Do you like me?"

These words came out of Xin'er's mouth, and after hearing them, Zheng Li was stunned, then shocked!

My god!

"Why would you think that?"

What a ridiculous thought! How many times have we even met? Including this time, only three.

"Hmm? Why can't I think that?"

Xin'er frowned, then put her hands on her hips and retorted.

How should one describe that look?

Cute, with a hint of silliness?

In any case, it left Zheng Li completely speechless.

"Speak properly, or I'll just eat the food myself in secret," Zheng Li threatened Xin'er.

"You can't do that!"

Upon hearing this, Xin'er became anxious. How could he do that! Did he really think she was stupid? As a prisoner, even if there was food, it probably wouldn't be very good, whereas whatever Zheng Li had on him would surely be much better.

"Then can you speak properly?"

"I can!" Wang Xin'er nodded hurriedly.

"Sigh..." Zheng Li covered his forehead; the first impression Wang Xin'er had made in his heart was completely ruined.

Why did he feel like he could trick Wang Xin'er away with just some delicious food?

"Why are you sighing?"

"Can't I sigh if I want to?" Zheng Li waved his hand dismissively.

"You... you're brushing me off!" Wang Xin'er raised an eyebrow and said huffily.

Zheng Li frowned: "Who are you calling 'Grandma'? Speak properly."

If it weren't for the fact that Wang Xin'er was the great-granddaughter of his benefactor, he would have given her a piece of his mind.

"I won't..."

Just as she said those two words, Wang Xin'er choked on her own voice because Zheng Li had softly whispered the word "food."

Is she that afraid of being hungry?

Zheng Li thought to himself, even an ordinary person wouldn't be like this if they didn't eat for a day.

Wang Xin'er pouted, looking sullen and incredibly cute.

"Wang Xin'er, you still haven't answered my question from earlier. Why would you think I like you?"

This question had to be cleared up, otherwise, the look in Xiao Nai's eyes would be enough to skin him alive!

"Oh, that? Look at us, aren't we in danger right now? Judging by your appearance, you don't even have a Soul Guidance Ring, so even if you have food, there can't be much, right? If the kidnappers really stop giving us food, then the food you have on you becomes very precious, yet you were willing to give it to me while you yourself..."

As Wang Xin'er spoke, her tone actually carried a hint of being moved, and her pair of emerald eyes even looked a bit teary.

"If you say you don't like me, would you do that?"

"Cough, cough, cough..." After hearing this, Zheng Li nearly choked on his own saliva. Speechless, he reached out and patted Wang Xin'er's head, saying: "Wang Xin'er, you're overthinking it."

He just wanted to repay a favor, that's all.

Wang Xin'er slapped Zheng Li's hand away and curled her lip: "Don't touch me. Besides, I don't believe you. Plenty of people like this young lady; admitting it isn't anything to be ashamed of."

What kind of boy had she, Wang Xin'er, not seen before? She had seen plenty of boys like Zheng Li who wouldn't admit it with their mouths but treated her very well.

Wang Xin'er looked at Zheng Li, feeling that the word "hypocritical" was written all over his face.

"..."

Zheng Li was left speechless, not knowing what to say.

He wisely chose to keep his mouth shut.

The atmosphere turned silent.

No one heard their conversation; Wang Xin'er was still very discreet, keeping her voice so low it was barely audible. If Zheng Li hadn't been leaning in close, he wouldn't have heard her at all.

"Hey! I suddenly thought of a question. How do you know my name is Wang Xin'er? I don't think I ever told you." After a while, Wang Xin'er suddenly said.

She had only just realized this problem.

However, before Zheng Li could say anything, Wang Xin'er had an epiphany: "I know, it must be because you like me, so you specifically went and asked around, right?"

Zheng Li rolled his eyes at her: "No!"

"As if I'd believe that." Wang Xin'er put on an expression that said she already knew the truth.

"What is your name?"

"Before asking others, shouldn't you introduce yourself first?"

Come to think of it, Zheng Li only knew the name Wang Xin'er, but he didn't know her surname.

The great-grandmother was not the great-grandfather; normally, Wang Xin'er should have taken her great-grandfather's surname.

"Don't you already know? Forget it... I'm too lazy to argue with you, because this young lady is afraid she'll be angered to death! My name is Wang Xin'er, almost eight years old, a soul master..."

"Wait!" Zheng Li interrupted Wang Xin'er, looking shocked, "You said you're only seven?"

Almost eight, which meant she was seven.

"Yeah, is there a problem? You're a really unqualified admirer, not even knowing this young lady's age..."

Zheng Li didn't hear the rest of what Wang Xin'er said; a strange expression slowly appeared on his face.

Seven years old and she has the height of an eleven or twelve-year-old?

What did she grow up eating? Hormones?

He was, of course, speaking by the standards of the Douluo world.

She was already... about as tall as Xiao Nai.

A moment later, facing Wang Xin'er's repeated questioning, Zheng Li finally said: "Zheng Li, ten years old, soul master."

He didn't say too much.

"Ten years old, soul master? Your talent is not bad, but still worse than this young lady's."

Zheng Li turned his head away. For some reason, he suddenly wanted to pin Wang Xin'er down right there, and then...

Give them a thrashing!

Wang Xin'er shuddered, inexplicably sensing a wave of malice. She looked at the people tied up alongside her... they were a sorry-looking bunch, and Zheng Li seemed the most reliable, so she couldn't help but lean closer toward him.

Zheng Li glanced at her indifferently and said nothing.

Time gradually passed.

The others began to wake up, and they were far from as calm as he was. Once they realized they had been tied up, they started to panic one by one.

Some were crying, some were slamming against the carriage walls, and others were shouting about their identities and connections.

To everyone's surprise, the middle-aged woman and one of the two middle-aged men were a married couple, and their son was here as well.

So, this whole family had been rounded up in one go!

I don't know how much time passed before the carriage door was opened, and light spilled inside.

One of the two middle-aged men immediately rushed forward, his face twisted in rage.

Can't he see the situation, or what?

Zheng Li frowned.

Sure enough, the next moment, with a loud boom, the middle-aged man flew backward and slammed into the carriage wall. The patterns on the wall emitted a faint white glow, likely triggered by the Heavy Strike.

Those around the same age as Zheng Li seemed startled and froze in their tracks.

Immediately after, the upper half of a person appeared at the carriage door, accompanied by immense pressure and a chilling aura. The others didn't know what it was, but Zheng Li's breath hitched instantly.

Due to his position and angle, Zheng Li saw the seven spirit rings on this person; they started as white, followed by yellow, purple, purple, purple, black, and black.

Is this the Spirit Saint you mentioned earlier? After calming himself, Zheng Li asked Xiao Nai through his thoughts.

"Yes, be careful."

The person outside the door was an old man with cold, lifeless eyes. He was very thin and bony.