My Martial Soul is My Fiancée in Douluo

"Is it suitable? Oh, I see." Xiao Nai nodded. "Even considering that, there are still resources worth taking from it."

"Hmm, but the priority now is getting into Shrek Academy. I can't waste the enrollment recommendation provided by the system."

"Are you in a hurry?"

"Yes, there are only two days left until Shrek's enrollment ends this year." Zheng Li frowned deeply. Could he make it in time? Although Shrek Academy and the Star Dou Great Forest were neighbors, the distance was not insignificant.

"Host, if you travel at full speed, you will make it. In the original plot, Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei, and Tang Ya exited from the south of the Star Dou Great Forest, which meant they took a detour before returning to Shrek. Because their group's speed wasn't very fast, it took them much longer. However, Wang Xian'er sent you to a good location; you only need to head northwest."

"You certainly know your way around... but I'm afraid 'traveling at full speed' won't be easy!" The system's traps were already deeply ingrained in Zheng Li's mind.

"Use Spirit Power to travel, don't cultivate while recovering, eat but don't sleep."

Zheng Li: "...Not to mention using Spirit Power to travel, you want me to travel through the night, only stopping to eat and recover Spirit Power? As expected, you're a total trap, system!"

"Host, you shouldn't say that. As the saying goes, when heaven is about to place a great burden on a person, it first exhausts their mind and strains their..."

"Stop!" Zheng Li was speechless. "Shut up! You're even throwing classical Chinese at me while I'm trying to travel... Do I even have time to absorb a Spirit Ring?"

"Yes."

"That's a relief."

If he went to Shrek Academy with only level ten Spirit Power, would they even accept him? The key was that he was only ten years old.

"A reminder to the host: products from the system are guaranteed to be of high quality. Although this system provides a Century Spirit Ring, no matter which Martial Soul absorbs it, the resulting Spirit Skill will inevitably be the most suitable one."

"Does that mean I should carefully consider which Martial Soul to attach it to?" After saying this, Zheng Li smiled slightly. "Is there even a need to consider? Naturally, it will be attached to Xiao Nai."

As for the Spirit Ring age... not to mention the Spirit Ring Age Increase provided by the system, it wasn't as if there were no ways to increase a Spirit Ring's age in the Douluo world.

He already had a vague idea.

"What are you attaching to me? A Spirit Ring?" Xiao Nai asked calmly.

"Speaking of Spirit Rings, I am your Martial Soul right now, aren't I, Xiao Li?"

Zheng Li nodded.

"Then, are the changes in my body your doing?" Xiao Nai asked, touching her long white hair.

"This..." Zheng Li felt awkward, but he explained the reason anyway.

Xiao Nai didn't react much after hearing it, just stared at Zheng Li and said, "I remember you once said I looked like a two-dimensional girl, and you even bought me clothes to wear. After I wore them, you said, 'If only you were really a two-dimensional girl...' Now, your wish has been fulfilled."

"Haha..." Zheng Li laughed sheepishly. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

He wasn't a hardcore otaku, but he did like cute two-dimensional girls.

Actually, Xiao Nai was already very cute back then, but wouldn't it be better if she were even cuter? That was why he had made that remark.

It was just that Xiao Nai hadn't minded.

"Think about the Spirit Ring again." After a brief silence, Xiao Nai said. Before Zheng Li could ask for the reason, she explained, "As fellow Martial Souls, I can feel that it is superior to me."

Zheng Li nodded. "I know, if I feel it carefully. But I want to attach it to you."

"Okay." After responding, Xiao Nai suddenly stepped forward and kissed Zheng Li on the forehead.

Pulling away in an instant, Xiao Nai said flatly, "Reward."

Zheng Li touched the spot where he had been kissed, feeling very happy. "You're still the same."

What did he mean by "the same"? For example, if he, Xiao Nai, and his younger sister were out shopping together, and Xiao Nai and his sister went to the restroom while he bought a grilled sausage, they would both want to eat it when they came out. They would insist on eating the one he bought. If he chose to let Xiao Nai eat first, she would give him a reward.

Regardless of whether there were many people around or few, she would hug him, and even if she didn't at the time, she would make up for it later. Of course, this only started happening after they became a couple.

Later, as their feelings deepened, she might kiss him when no one was around.

At first, he was surprised and a bit shy, as it was the first relationship for both of them, but he slowly got used to it.

Xiao Nai asked, "Don't you like it?"

Zheng Li shook his head. "No, I like it very much."

"Hmm."

Zheng Li gave Xiao Nai a gentle smile. Not wanting to waste any more time, he said, "Then I'll begin. Xiao Nai, you should feel it carefully too; it should be beneficial for you."

He was the one absorbing the Spirit Ring, and Xiao Nai only needed to wait for success, but he had his own reasons for saying that.

"System, bring out the Spirit Ring."

"The host must extract it yourself. Silently recite 'System Space' and choose to take out the item."

"..." Zheng Li's mouth twitched slightly. He sat cross-legged, took the Spirit Ring from the system, and let it float in front of him.

Just as he was about to begin guiding and absorbing it, Zheng Li suddenly said with his thoughts, "By the way, system, if Xiao Nai kisses me or something like that next time, remember to self-censor."

System: "..."

Host, if you bring your head over here, this system will give you a slap. I already told you, other than the distribution of the World Gift Pack and the choice of crossing worlds, you have the highest authority!

You jerk!

Chapter 6: Finally Arrived

"Set gender... adjust face... body type... height... clothing... personality... select voice..."

Zheng Li looked at the settings interface visible only to him, unable to help but fall into silence.

"I say, System... you've got quite a few options in this settings menu!"

After he had said those words earlier, the System seemed to have been angered; it had tossed this settings interface at him before he could even absorb his Spirit Ring.

There were many settings on the interface. Besides what was mentioned above, there were even options like allowing others to use the System Space.

Among them, the option to uninstall the System was also present.

However, there weren't many important options.

After all, the core of the System remained the World Gift Pack and world-traveling.

After a rough glance, Zheng Li closed the interface and shut his eyes. Time was tight; he had better absorb the Spirit Ring and get into Shrek Academy before taking a closer look.

Using his Spirit Power to guide it, the yellow Spirit Ring in front of him immediately descended onto his body.

He felt a gentle force surge into his body, and his physique slowly improved under this power.

The bottleneck also dissolved rapidly.

Strangely, while Zheng Li was absorbing the Spirit Ring, the golden ring behind Xiao Nai, which had been stationary, actually began to rotate clockwise! The golden light it emitted became even brighter and warmer.

Xiao Nai, who was sitting cross-legged alongside Zheng Li, clearly gained something as well.

"Hm?"

"I've absorbed a Spirit Ring?"

A few minutes later, Zheng Li opened his eyes, his face full of confusion. Was absorbing a Spirit Ring supposed to be this fast?

It was somewhat different from what he knew in his memories.

"Host, there is no need to be surprised. The Spirit Ring provided by this System will not have any rejection with your Martial Soul, nor does it contain the resentment of a deceased Spirit Beast. It actively cooperates and integrates with the host, so it is naturally fast."

"Fair enough." Zheng Li gave a thumbs-up.

At this moment, the golden ring behind Xiao Nai stopped rotating and returned to its stationary state.

"How is it, Xiao Nai? Do you feel anything?" Zheng Li stepped forward and asked with concern.

"Feeling..." Xiao Nai tilted her head, "Not bad."

"Ka, kawaii..." The head tilt from Xiao Nai left Zheng Li instantly stunned.

Xiao Nai was not surprised; she knew Zheng Li's nature.

She stood up and walked toward the cave entrance.

Zheng Li came to his senses and followed her out.

"Xiao Li, let's get moving." After exiting the cave, Xiao Nai looked at the surrounding scenery and said to Zheng Li.

"Alright." Zheng Li didn't say much else, "What about you?"

As soon as his words fell, he saw Xiao Nai transform into a ball of light and rush into the center of his brow.

Within Zheng Li's Sea of Consciousness, Xiao Nai's figure appeared. At this moment, her entire body was covered in a layer of golden light, as if she were composed of light elements.

"I'll be here. You go ahead and travel." She could accompany Zheng Li while traveling outside, but that would increase Zheng Li's consumption of Spirit Power.

"Mm."

How should he put it? Having his fiancée living in his Sea of Consciousness was a very strange feeling.

In high spirits and feeling cheerful, Zheng Li oriented himself toward the northwest, the direction of Shrek Academy, and began his journey using his Spirit Power.

The growth in physique and spirit brought to Zheng Li by Xiao Nai and the Heart of Spirit was undoubtedly immense.

The Spirit Ring provided by the System was a Century Spirit Ring, which had a limit of nine hundred and ninety-nine years.

Although that was the theory, in reality, the age of Zheng Li's first Spirit Ring was around six hundred years!

Some might think of the Physique Amplification x1 and Spirit Amplification x1 items in the System.

Zheng Li had naturally thought of them, but after seeing the description of their effects, he decisively decided to use them in the future.

Physique Amplification: Based on the host's current physique, increases it by one-third.

Spirit Amplification: Based on the host's current spirit power, increases it by one-third.

(Note: Can only be used in the Douluo world.)

The meaning was obvious. For example, if Zheng Li were to consume the Physique Amplification potion now, it would only increase his current physique by one-third.

Taking it now wouldn't have much of an effect.

In the future, perhaps waiting until Zheng Li reached the level of a Limit Douluo before taking it—wouldn't that be much better?

The choice was clear.

That night.

Once Zheng Li stopped to recover his Spirit Power, he took the opportunity to eat some dry rations—the same rations Wang Xian'er had left behind.

"Xiao Nai, can you eat food?"

"I'm not sure. I don't feel hunger."

"Host, that's possible! Have you forgotten about the Grandmaster's Luo Sanpao eating radishes? Besides, eating can also reduce the host's Spirit Power consumption!"

Zheng Li: "System, you trillion-watt lightbulb, stop interrupting!"

System: "..."

Host, I advise you to be kind!

"Xiao Nai, do you want to come out and eat something?"

"Mm."

As the words fell, Xiao Nai left the Sea of Consciousness.

In the dark of night, the light surrounding Xiao Nai was exceptionally conspicuous, like a bright lamp, warming both Zheng Li's body and mind.

In the blink of an eye, the dusk of the second day arrived.

Located in the Lima Plain in the southeast of the Heaven Dou Empire, the prosperous Shrek City sat right there.

Shrek Academy occupied the eastern part of Shrek City, and its school gate served as the east gate of Shrek City, exclusive to Shrek Academy.

Although it was already dusk, the area outside the Shrek Academy gate remained bustling, with all kinds of vendors gathered there.

Near the school gate of Shrek Academy was an empty area, where a simple table and two chairs were set up, with a crystal ball and a notebook-like book resting on the table.

Two people were sitting in the chairs: a burly middle-aged man and a petite yet beautiful woman.

It seemed the time was up, as the middle-aged man stood up, stretched his waist, and said, "It's finally over!"

"Dean Yan is really something, actually making me come here to recruit students. Sitting here for these past few days is so tiring; I'd rather go through a life-or-death battle!"

"Teacher Jin, it's not over yet; there are still five minutes left." The woman glanced at the middle-aged man and reminded him.