My Martial Soul is My Fiancée in Douluo

Bei Zhi was fine, but the corner of Xiao Xiao's mouth twitched as he thought to himself: Is this a family misfortune?

"No! No need!" Zheng Li immediately refused in no uncertain terms. Wang Lao was his benefactor, after all; besides, it wouldn't be right to actually agree to such a thing.

Zheng Li's words made Xiao Xiao nod inwardly.

This little fellow's character was still quite decent.

"Oh." Wang Xin'er didn't insist. After all, if she were discovered, she would definitely be scolded. To be honest, she was quite afraid of her great-grandmother, even though her great-grandmother was very kind most of the time.

Flying was not permitted within Xingluo City, but Xiao Xiao had the authority to do so. He took Zheng Li and Wang Xin'er and flew toward the inner city.

As for Bei Zhi and the others, they had to travel normally; it seemed Xiao Xiao could not grant them that privilege.

Xingluo City was vast, as mentioned before, but the flight speed of a Spirit Douluo was extremely fast. In just over half an hour, they landed in front of a mansion.

The mansion was very close to the Imperial Palace—or one could say it was adjacent to the Xingluo Imperial Palace—and the grounds were not particularly large.

"Kid, you are not allowed to vomit here!" Seeing Zheng Li's state, Xiao Xiao hurriedly spoke up to warn him.

Before Zheng Li could say anything, Wang Xin'er glared at Xiao Xiao and said, "Uncle Xiao! This is my home. I say he can vomit if he wants to!"

Xiao Xiao: "..."

She wasn't wrong. He had only been saved by the Medical Immortal Douluo Wang Lao when he was young, and having nowhere else to go at the time, he had chosen to follow her.

Wang Lao was the Deputy Hall Master of the Imperial Palace Offering Hall, but he was not; he only accepted orders from Wang Lao.

Although he also lived in the mansion before them, the mansion was not his.

The young miss had the right to say that.

Who knew that Zheng Li only dry-heaved a few times before standing up and saying with a bitter expression, "I already threw up everything earlier, what else is there to throw up..."

Right now, his stomach and head were feeling exceptionally uncomfortable.

Wang Xin'er laughed awkwardly and said, "Haha, well, Zheng Li, let's go in. It's fine if you're empty; I'll prepare a feast for you, you can just eat later."

Hearing this, Zheng Li was speechless.

Eat after throwing up? He didn't have the appetite for that.

Walking into the mansion, Zheng Li's first impression was that the air was much fresher and carried a sweet fragrance, followed by a palpable sense of vitality.

What met his eyes was not an empty courtyard, but a small path lined with colorful, diverse flowers. It was so beautiful that it left him slightly astonished.

Even the path itself was paved with multicolored stones, resembling a rainbow road.

"It's a bit strange to have this kind of scenery right at the entrance, but it's quite beautiful..."

Hearing Zheng Li's praise, Wang Xin'er felt a little embarrassed: "I was young and ignorant, so I pestered my mother to have it changed."

"It's quite nice, though you aren't very old now either." Zheng Li nodded.

"You... Hmph! I won't hold it against you."

Wang Xin'er naturally knew that Zheng Li was referring to her age.

At the end of the path was a wooden bridge, and beneath it flowed a stream, sparkling and exceptionally clear under the sunlight.

Crossing the bridge, they found themselves in a bamboo forest. The stream separated the sea of flowers from the bamboo grove. Each stalk of bamboo looked crystal clear, like green jade; it didn't look like ordinary bamboo.

Compared to the sea of flowers earlier, it was like two different worlds.

The air here felt cool and refreshing with every breath, making Zheng Li's uncomfortable head instantly clear up quite a bit.

Xiao Xiao explained from the side: "These bamboo stalks are a type of Spirit Beast called Emerald Bamboo. Well, barely, because they aren't even ten years old yet and are restricted by Wang Lao. If you feel carefully, you'll find that there is no heaven and earth energy in this bamboo forest, so you cannot recover or cultivate here."

They were all Spirit Beasts? There was quite a lot of bamboo here! Even if they weren't ten years old, it was still surprising.

Zheng Li said quietly: "...I'm a bit curious, does this huge mansion not have a gatekeeper?"

"No, and there's no need for one." Xiao Xiao shook his head, looking proud. "With Wang Lao here, no one would be blind enough to come and cause trouble at the Wang Mansion!"

Zheng Li was stunned, thinking that made sense.

Wang Xin'er, who was on the side, interjected: "Don't listen to Uncle Xiao's nonsense. The flower sea and the bamboo forest count as the outer mansion; the inner mansion is guarded. We'll be there once we pass the bamboo forest."

Sure enough, after passing the bamboo forest, Zheng Li and the others walked through an arched gate and entered the inner courtyard.

Leaning against the bamboo forest in front of the arched gate was a main house, and inside the bamboo house, an old person greeted them kindly.

Wang Xin'er said this was the commander of the guards, a powerful Spirit Master. While not a Title Douluo, unlike Xiao Xiao, the old person held a title conferred by the Imperial family.

The inner courtyard was much more normal, with rockeries, flower ponds, and a water pool. It was somewhat similar to the mansions of the ancient world Zheng Li came from, though there were naturally differences.

Each building also appeared much older than the houses in Xingluo City.

"This mansion was built according to my great-grandmother's wishes. Not bad, right?" Wang Xin'er said with a smile, her tone carrying a hint of showing off.

Not bad? Zheng Li was speechless; this was far better than his dormitory.

"Rather than saying it's not bad, it's actually very good."

"Right?"

Hearing Zheng Li's assessment, the little girl's eyes crinkled into crescents, looking very happy. Then, she fidgeted and said, "Then... Zheng Li, can you release Sister Xiao Nai? I want her to see it too. Look, there's no danger here..."

Zheng Li: "..."

"I think you're the biggest danger! Little girl, do you think I don't know what you're thinking regarding Xiao Nai?"

"Zheng Li, don't be so stingy. It's been days since I've seen sister Xiao Nai, I've missed her."

Zheng Li: "??"

What did she mean by stingy? Still, letting Xiao Nai out wouldn't be bad. She loved beautiful scenery, and while this inner courtyard wasn't as breathtaking as the flower sea or bamboo forest from earlier, it was still very beautiful. There were plenty of flowers and plants, too; it seemed Wang Lao was quite fond of them.

"Fine."

After agreeing, just as he was about to call Xiao Nai out, a gentle yet aged voice drifted over from deeper within the estate:

"Xin'er, you only miss your new sister, and not your great-grandmother?"

Chapter 60, Meeting Wang Lao Again

Passing through rows of quaint buildings, the three of them arrived at the very back of the estate.

What came into view was a small courtyard containing a wooden house. The wood used was pale green—the natural color of the timber, Zheng Li was certain.

The vegetation in the courtyard was abundant, making the entire space look very cozy.

Wang Lao was sitting on a circular tree stump on the left side of the yard. There were four such stumps arranged around a round wooden table.

What truly surprised Zheng Li was the aura of life permeating the small courtyard; it felt as though taking a single breath could extend one's lifespan.

Of course, this was just an illusion on Zheng Li's part; it hadn't reached that level yet. But cultivating here year-round would certainly yield immense benefits.

"Great-grandmother!" Wang Xin'er called out and lunged forward, her tone carrying a deep sense of grievance.

"What's wrong? Xin'er, you're back now, why are you crying?"

Medical Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er gently patted Wang Xin'er's back, though Zheng Li and Xiao Xiao could not see the reason for her tears.

"I felt like crying, so I cried."

Zheng Li: "..."

It must be that she felt too much joy seeing a relative after the danger had passed, suddenly feeling like she had someone to rely on, which was why she was crying.

"Alright, stop crying, Xin'er. Your Uncle Xiao and this little fellow who came back with you are still watching."

Wang Xian'er looked at Zheng Li, inexplicably feeling that this boy was somewhat familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before. Yet, she was certain she hadn't; a Super Douluo's memory was not that poor.

"A strange feeling."

Back in the Xingluo Great Forest, what she had seen was the older Zheng Li, and the difference was quite significant—after all, they say "a boy changes eighteen times before he grows up."

Wang Xin'er in her arms seemed to realize only then that Zheng Li was still there, so she hurriedly pulled away from Wang Xian'er's embrace, rubbing her eyes, her little face flushed red.

Afterward, Xiao Xiao took the initiative to recount the experiences Wang Xin'er had told him, while Zheng Li listened quietly without interrupting.

Xiao Xiao had already learned the details thoroughly on the journey back.

After listening, Wang Xian'er nodded, her expression remaining unchanged.

"So, why did you bring this little fellow back?"

"This..." Xiao Xiao wiped away sweat. He couldn't exactly say out loud that he suspected Zheng Li's identity or that the young miss had feelings for him...

Facing Wang Xian'er's gaze, he could only look at the young miss, then at Zheng Li.

Wang Xin'er was confused: "Uncle Xiao, why are you looking at me? It wasn't my idea to bring Zheng Li along. I told you not to go to the trouble, and now look? You're going to get scolded by Great-grandmother!"

Sweat

Xiao Xiao said helplessly: "The young miss is right."

"Xin'er!" Wang Xian'er called out.

"Oh." The little girl understood in a second and lowered her head.

"Alright, I understand what you're trying to say. Thank you for your hard work this time, Xiao Xiao."

She had to understand; with Xiao Xiao's hints and Xin'er showing favoritism right in front of her great-grandmother... regardless, Xiao Xiao had watched Xin'er grow up.

"It was no trouble. The young miss had her own fortuitous encounter to escape, otherwise..." Xiao Xiao gave a bitter smile.

Otherwise, at his speed, he feared the young miss would have already passed away.

"Xiao Xiao, that's not how things are calculated." Wang Xian'er shook her head gently. "Alright, thank you for this time, go and rest."

"I wouldn't dare, Wang Lao. I shall take my leave then."

"Very well."

Acknowledging the order, Xiao Xiao left.

"Little fellow, thank you for taking care of Xin'er this time as well. Consider it a favor I owe you. If you have any needs or requests in the future, you can come to this estate to find me," Wang Xian'er shifted her gaze, looking at Zheng Li and saying gently.

"Thank you..."

"Also, I have no objections regarding you and Xin'er..."

Before Zheng Li could even finish his "thank you," Wang Xian'er dropped this statement.

In an instant, Zheng Li was dumbfounded. What "thing" between him and the little girl? He had no idea what she was talking about!

Wang Lao, are you misunderstanding something?

Inside the Sea of Consciousness, Xiao Nai tightened her grip on the baby in her arms!

Baby: "Chirp! You hateful human woman, take it easy! I'm going to explode..."

"Great-grandmother, what is this about?" Wang Xin'er looked completely bewildered, unable to grasp the situation.

"Oh?"

Now, Wang Xian'er was the one who felt puzzled; after a brief pause, she shook her head and laughed, "That Xiao Xiao! It seems I misunderstood after all. Just pretend I never said anything to you two."

"..." Zheng Li was speechless.

"Little one, the previous promise still stands. You can rest in that room today. Whether you stay or leave tomorrow is up to you, and there is no problem if you want to live here permanently; the Wang Mansion will always welcome you." As she spoke, Wang Xian'er pointed toward a small room on the right side of the courtyard.

"Alright, thank you, Wang Lao."

Zheng Li bowed slightly to express his gratitude, then turned and walked toward the small room without the slightest hesitation.

It was too unnatural! It felt incredibly awkward, so Zheng Li decisively chose to go with the flow and leave this "place of trouble."

Wang Xin'er: "..."

He was just leaving like that? Had he forgotten about her sister Xiao Nai? Of course, she wouldn't dare say that in front of her great-grandmother.

"What a pity..." Wang Xian'er muttered to herself as she watched Zheng Li walk through the doorway.

"What is a pity, Great-grandmother?" Wang Xin'er asked curiously.

"What do you think, Xin'er?"

"How would I know?"

The little girl was confused.

Wang Xian'er smiled without answering, then reached out with her aged hand to flick the little girl's nose before saying, "It's a pity to miss out on such an excellent great-grandson-in-law. You still need to work harder, Xin'er."

"Great-grandson-in-law?" The little girl froze for a moment. Once she realized what was said, her face turned bright red in an instant, and she stammered, "Great-grandmother! What... what are you saying! That guy Zheng Li is... he's not that kind of person!"