My Martial Soul is My Fiancée in Douluo

"Little Miss, with Uncle Xiao here, there's no need to worry about him," Xiao Xiao comforted, then turned his head: "Bei Zhi, you take this little brother."

"Yes!"

The one who responded was a Spirit Saint, and also the only Spirit Saint among these people.

"Alright, now, full speed ahead, destination Heaven Dou Empire!"

After Xiao Xiao gave the order, he took Wang Xin'er and ascended into the sky.

Bei Zhi was also a middle-aged man, not quite as handsome. He took out something resembling wings from behind his back, strapped them on, and lifted Zheng Li into the air.

The others did the same.

"Flying Spirit Guidance Device?" Zheng Li was curious; truthfully, this was his first time seeing one.

Bei Zhi was a gentle man. Hearing Zheng Li's question, he smiled and explained: "Yes, the ones behind them are military-grade Spirit Guidance Devices, not of a very high level. The one behind me is one I bought myself; it's a level four, and the craftsmanship isn't that great. Although I am a Spirit Saint and can fly on my own, using this saves me quite a bit of Spirit Power."

"I see, first time seeing one."

"I can tell. When I first saw and learned about them, I was much more surprised than you, little brother, hahaha."

Zheng Li: Where did you get the idea that I was surprised...

Bei Zhi chatted with Zheng Li as they flew.

During the conversation, he inevitably asked questions like where in the Star Luo Empire Zheng Li was from.

Although he answered, it made Zheng Li want to roll his eyes.

They really were treating him like a child; did they think he couldn't tell this was an interrogation?

The flight speed was fast, and including the time spent stopping to rest, it only took one day to enter the Heaven Dou Empire.

As for how they escaped, the little girl had already explained it clearly to Xiao Xiao.

The little girl did not reveal that she knew about the Valley of Love and Emotion, only saying that Zheng Li had been swept in inexplicably along with her.

After all, the hint Zheng Li left at the end of entering the Valley of Love and Emotion was there; anyone who wasn't a fool would overthink it.

Back and forth, Xiao Xiao's hostility toward Zheng Li actually grew stronger.

How should one put it?

Think about it: if your precious daughter was saying another man's name all day long, how would you feel?

Chapter 58, Overcoming Fear of Heights

"We're still flying?"

Zheng Li looked at Xiao Xiao, his face saying he had lost all will to live.

Xiao Xiao nodded indifferently: "Yes, little brother. After all, using a Flying Spirit Guidance Device is faster for travel."

"Uh, that's true, but..." Zheng Li frowned deeply, looking conflicted and traumatized.

On one hand, he wanted to reach Xingluo City as soon as possible to get his hands on the Blade of Life; on the other hand... he had a severe fear of heights!

When they were rushing back from the Sun Moon Empire, at the start, when Bei Zhi first took him into the sky, he hadn't immediately realized his acrophobia. Plus, Bei Zhi kept talking to him, so...

By the moment he realized it, his expression changed.

Damn it! It was so high! How big-hearted was he before that he didn't think of it immediately?

By the time he realized, it was too late. Dizziness and a sense of terror surged into his heart instantly, and then he threw up while in flight... the vomit even drifted onto the person behind Bei Zhi at the time.

It was truly... incredibly embarrassing.

A thick, broad hand patted Zheng Li's shoulder heavily. Bei Zhi laughed: "Little brother, this won't do. How can you fear high altitudes? With your talent, you're a future Spirit Saint for sure. When that time comes, are you going to refuse to fly?"

Zheng Li didn't react much to this, instead saying: "That might be possible."

"Cough, cough..." Bei Zhi choked on his own saliva. Everyone said the sky was a man's romance; who wouldn't want to soar freely in the sky like a bird-type Spirit Beast? But this kid in front of him...

He shook his head slightly: "Little brother, you can't be like this. It's just a mere fear of heights. Once you adapt, you'll overcome it. Just fly a few more times."

"I refuse! You seniors can go yourselves. It's not that dangerous once we reach the Heaven Dou Empire; I can travel on my own."

Between resisting high-altitude flight and arriving at Xingluo City quickly, Zheng Li chose the former. How could someone who wasn't afraid of heights understand the misery of someone who was?

Bei Zhi: "..."

Hearing Zheng Li say this, before Wang Xin'er could speak, Xiao Xiao spoke up first: "That won't do. Little brother, let me be honest: who knows if there's a problem with your identity? Once we go back and investigate clearly, it won't be too late for you to leave then."

Although he said that, there wasn't much suspicion in Xiao Xiao's eyes. In this one day, he had already confirmed whether there were any issues with Zheng Li.

"Uncle Xiao! You're suspecting Zheng Li again!" Wang Xin'er frowned and glared at Xiao Xiao, feeling that her uncle was truly too suspicious.

Zheng Li didn't mind: "No need for such trouble. You seniors can travel by land with me. We can confirm things when we pass by Shrek Academy, and then I'll just stay at Shrek. That saves me from having to travel back after going to Xingluo City. Our current location isn't too far from Shrek; it won't waste much time."

This was a lie. Even if he reached Shrek Academy, he would still go to Xingluo City.

However, he didn't know that the more he said things like this, the unhappier Wang Xin'er became.

Wang Xin'er felt that Zheng Li didn't even treat her as a friend.

How to put it? If it were her, and she had helped Zheng Li so much, only for him to be suspected by her family and forcibly taken away for investigation, she would definitely be angry!

But Zheng Li? He acted as if he didn't care at all.

"Little Miss, don't be angry. This is also for your own good. If this little brother cares about you, he surely won't mind." Xiao Xiao said calmly, "The method you mentioned is naturally fine, little brother, but flying is necessary. The Little Miss's great-grandmother is very worried about her, so we want to get her back as quickly as possible. I hope you can understand."

Zheng Li rolled his eyes. You speak well, but can you understand my fear of heights?

"Fine, let's fly then."

Waving his hand, Zheng Li was too lazy to argue anymore. It was just a fear of heights, right? He would just have to push through it; it was only like dying once more...

There was one more thing Zheng Li didn't say out loud: Please don't say things that cause misunderstandings. What do you mean "cares about you"? He and the little girl were just good friends.

But he knew that saying it wouldn't help and would only make the little girl angry, so he swallowed the words back.

"Then thank you for your understanding, little brother."

Xiao Xiao stared at Zheng Li, thinking to himself: As expected, there is something between him and the Little Miss. This is no small matter; I must take him back for Wang Lao to see.

Wang Lao was none other than Wang Xian'er, the Medical Immortal Douluo, a Super Douluo of the healing type whose Martial Soul was the Healing Angel, and the deputy hall master of the Imperial Palace Offering Hall.

The reason she had saved Zheng Li a year ago was because Wang Xian'er had promised Wang Xin'er that she would personally accompany her when she obtained her first Spirit Ring.

Otherwise, it was unlikely that Wang Xian'er would have entered the Star Dou Great Forest.

Speaking of which, Wang Xin'er truly had a fated connection with that Medical Immortal Douluo, Wang Xian'er.

Not to mention their appearance, just look at their Martial Souls. Martial Souls are generally inherited from one of the parents or undergo mutation, and Wang Xin'er's Martial Soul was a mutation.

It was the Sound Spirit Green Goose, also of the healing type.

Coincidentally, the Martial Soul of Wang Xin'er's mother—who was Wang Xian'er's granddaughter-in-law—was also a type of swan, though this mother was not her biological one.

After the Sound Spirit Green Goose awakened, it brought Wang Xin'er an innate Spirit Power of rank eight. This led those who were unaware to believe that Wang Xin'er had inherited her mother's Martial Soul, which had merely mutated because of Wang Xian'er's Healing Angel.

At the time, this dispelled the suspicions of some uninformed people. Of course, with the Medical Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er present, no one dared to voice such suspicions anyway.

Even those who knew the truth found it unbelievable.

There was no other reason; it was just too coincidental.

Xiao Xiao was one of those who knew the truth. He was clear that even if they weren't blood-related, Wang Lao treated Wang Xin'er like her own granddaughter and valued her highly.

Therefore, he could not be careless regarding the matter of the Little Miss's future partner.

In fact, he had no doubts about Zheng Li's identity once he produced the Shrek School Badge, because he himself had once been a student at Shrek.

Unfortunately, he didn't realize that his words had made Wang Xin'er angry; her cheeks were puffed up in a pout.

Xiao Xiao's suspicion? Coercion? Perhaps it was a bit of both.

"Zheng Li, I'm sorry."

Glaring fiercely at Xiao Xiao, Wang Xin'er said with an apologetic look on her face.

Xiao Xiao: "..."

Sigh~ All this effort and no appreciation! Little Miss, isn't this all for your sake? Besides, Little Miss, do you really want Zheng Li to leave right now?

Zheng Li smiled and shook his head gently: "It's fine, I don't mind. Senior Bei Zhi is right; the fear of heights is something that must be overcome sooner or later."

He himself didn't want to reach the level of a Spirit Saint in the future only to be afraid of flying.

"Ah!" Wang Xin'er shrieked, angry: "It's not about the flying! You idiot Zheng Li, do you really not understand why I'm apologizing?"

"Shh~ quiet, I understand. No need to say more, Senior Xiao Xiao is just worried about you." Zheng Li placed his index finger to his lips, whispering, and winked at Wang Xin'er.

"Mm..." Suddenly, the little girl's face turned red.

Zheng Li: "??!"

Damn! Why are you blushing?! I just told you to be quiet. You didn't see the look Xiao Xiao was giving me when you were talking to me—it was like he wanted to eat me alive.

And now...

Xiao Xiao stared at Zheng Li expressionlessly, but Zheng Li could see the dangerous glint in Xiao Xiao's eyes.

"..."

He was so wronged.

Even with the Flying Spirit Guidance Device, the group needed to rest and recover their Spirit Power. Flying wasn't that fast, and they weren't in a rush to travel at night, so it took four days and four nights before they arrived at the North Gate of Xingluo City on the morning of the fifth day.

After landing, Zheng Li immediately collapsed to the ground and began to retch violently.

"Ugh..."

Bei Zhi stepped forward, crouched down, and patted Zheng Li on the back: "Little brother, isn't it much better now? If you fly a few more times, this fear of heights will be mostly gone."

Zheng Li wanted to say something and looked at Bei Zhi, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he vomited again.

Bei Zhi: "..."

Why did he have the feeling that he looked very ugly right now?

Chapter 59, Sea of Flowers and Bamboo Forest

"Why... why is it like this?!"

After vomiting, a slightly recovered Zheng Li looked at the towering North Gate of Xingluo City, his mouth twitching as he asked the question.

"What's wrong? Little brother?" Bei Zhi draped an arm over Zheng Li's shoulder to ask, "Are you marveling at the grandeur of the city gates and walls of our Xingluo Empire's capital?"

Zheng Li turned his head to look at Bei Zhi. He really wanted to take a jab at him, but he still knew what should and shouldn't be said.

"Didn't we agree that you would send me to Shrek Academy and just verify my identity? Why did you bypass Shrek City?"

This was simply going too far!

Bei Zhi looked puzzled and spread his hands, saying, "Little brother, you made your suggestion, but it seems we never actually promised you anything, did we? Where does this 'agreement' come from?"

Zheng Li: "..."

He recalled the situation carefully, and it seemed that was indeed the case... Damn it! He was still too young!

"Sigh~" With a heavy sigh, Zheng Li muttered, "I suppose I'll just have to make the best of it."

He was certain he wouldn't be in any real trouble. Not only did he already have an identity within the Star Luo Empire, but the mere fact that he was affiliated with Shrek Academy meant he would be fine.

Hadn't the previous Weeping Light Phantom Fox Left Arm Bone already proven that the academy was paying attention to him?

At this moment, Wang Xin'er leaned in and asked worriedly, "Zheng Li, are you very angry?"

"What do you think?"

Zheng Li glanced at Wang Xin'er. Although this was his own fault this time, he was definitely not happy.

"I'd say you're angry... Look, don't be mad anymore. It's not a big deal to come play at my place for two days. Anyway, Shrek Academy hasn't started yet. I'll steal one of my great-grandmother's treasures for you as an apology, how about that?"

Wang Xin'er whispered, acting as if she didn't care about her great-grandmother's treasures, or perhaps she truly believed she could steal one?

The hearing of a Soul Douluo or a Soul Saint was naturally nothing to sneeze at, and Xiao Xiao and Bei Zhi heard every word Wang Xin'er said clearly.