Cinderella's Transformation (Part 2)

In the study.

Ling Xiao sat behind the desk by the window, flipping through the continent's spirit beast data.

"Boss, Bai Wei has been brought here," Ling Xi said softly.

Ling Xiao put down the book in his hand and looked up at Bai Wei, who stood beside Ling Xi.

He nodded slightly, signaling her to step forward.

Bai Wei's heart instantly accelerated, and she nervously clutched the hem of her clothes.

She took small steps to the desk and curtsied to Ling Xiao.

"Bai Wei greets you, my lord."

"No need for formalities," Ling Xiao said, looking at her calmly.

"Bai Wei, do you want to become a spirit master?"

Bai Wei's head shot up. Without thinking, she nodded vigorously.

"I do! I dream of it!"

"I don't want to be a cripple, I don't want to be looked down upon, I don't want to be bought and sold like merchandise!"

"As long as I can become a spirit master, I'll do anything!"

"Good," Ling Xiao nodded slightly and said to her.

"Then now, summon your martial soul and show it to me."

Bai Wei took a deep breath, closed her eyes, concentrated, and mobilized the faint spirit power within her body.

The next moment, a slender white feather slowly appeared in her palm.

The feather was light and airy, dull and lusterless, appearing and disappearing.

It was like an ordinary bird feather, which would blow away with a gust of wind.

This was her martial soul.

A useless, discarded feather.

Bai Wei looked at the feather in her palm, and the light in her eyes dimmed.

She lowered her head, feeling ashamed and sad.

Just then, Ling Xiao slowly raised his right hand.

A cyan halo lit up in his palm.

A cyan fruit, its surface covered in scale-like skin, slowly appeared in his palm.

It emanated a powerful spirit power fluctuation.

She looked up at the fruit, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"This fruit is called the Phantom Beast Species · Azure Dragon Fruit," Ling Xiao's voice fell calmly.

"Eat it, and your Feather Martial Soul will be replaced by the Azure Dragon Martial Soul, becoming a top-tier beast martial soul comparable to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul."

"Your innate level seven spirit power will be activated, enhancing your talent."

"In the future, not only can you become a spirit master, but anything is possible."

"But it is also a contract," Ling Xiao's tone became a bit more serious as his gaze fell on Bai Wei's face.

"Eat it, and your soul will bear my mark."

"From now on, you must be loyal to me, obey all my commands, and never betray me!"

"In return, I will give you everything you desire: power, status, glory. No one will dare bully you again."

"Now, are you willing to accept this contract and eat it?"

The study fell silent.

Bai Wei froze in place, her body trembling slightly.

She looked at the glowing fruit in Ling Xiao's palm, then turned to look at Ling Xi beside her.

Ling Xi was smiling gently at her, nodding vigorously, her eyes filled with encouragement and affirmation.

She remembered the despair in the Bai family when her parents were willing to sell her for five silver coins.

Now, the young man before her was giving her a chance to change her fate.

What else did she have to hesitate about?

What else is there to lose?

Bai Wei suddenly knelt on the ground, her forehead pressed against the floor.

Her voice was firm.

"Bai Wei is willing! In this life and this world, I am willing to serve you as my master, with absolute loyalty and no second thoughts!"

"If I break this oath, may my soul be destroyed and I be damned for eternity!"

Ling Xiao looked at the girl kneeling on the ground, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes.

"Get up."

Ling Xiao spoke indifferently, raising his hand.

A gentle soul power lifted Bai Wei's arm, helping her to her feet.

The Azure Dragon Fruit in his palm hovered in mid-air.

A cyan halo flowed, and fine dragon scale patterns shimmered on the fruit's skin.

"This fruit now belongs to you."

Ling Xiao flicked his finger, and the Azure Dragon Fruit slowly floated to Bai Wei's front.

"Eat it, and your new life begins from this moment."

Bai Wei looked at the fruit before her. She extended her hands and solemnly held the Azure Dragon Fruit.

It was warm to the touch, as if carrying the warmth of the young man's palm.

She looked up and gave Ling Xiao a deep look.

She etched the young man's handsome face into her soul.

Without hesitation, she took a bite of the fruit.

The fruit was still as difficult to swallow as before, but it quickly transformed into a scorching, majestic power that surged into her limbs and bones.

"Ugh..."

Bai Wei groaned, her body trembling violently.

This power was too overbearing.

Her frail meridians were broken and reformed.

Her soul power, like a flood breaking free from its shackles, surged wildly within her body.

The Feather Martial Soul in her palm was like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun, gradually being devoured and dissolved.

In its place, a dragon's roar that shook her soul!

A cyan phantom slowly unfurled behind her.

It was an Azure Dragon covered in scales, with deer antlers and dragon whiskers, its posture agile, surrounded by wind, thunder, and water vapor.

Dragon might that looked down on the world emanated outwards. Even as a mere phantom, it made the entire study feel oppressive.

Phantom Beast Species - Azure Dragon Form, was now completely bound to her soul, merging perfectly!

At the same time, her Soul Power Level began to skyrocket!

Her Innate Soul Power, which had been stagnant at level seven, shot upwards like a rocket.

Peak level seven!

Level eight!

Level nine!

Finally, it surged all the way to peak level nine, just one step away from level ten!

In just a few short breaths.

Her soul power achieved a leap!

Her body also underwent astonishing changes.

Her originally thin and frail body was tempered by the energy of the Azure Dragon Fruit.

Her figure became well-proportioned, her skin turned fair, and her already delicate features fully bloomed.

She gained a touch of the majesty belonging to the dragon race.

In her eyes, her pupils transformed into pale golden vertical pupils, giving people a sense of pressure when she looked at them.

In just a moment.

The slum girl transformed into a maiden of peerless beauty and extraordinary temperament, enveloped in a faint dragon might.

She was a completely different person from before.

The Azure Dragon phantom behind her slowly retracted, merging into her body, and the dragon might also gradually receded.

Bai Wei slowly opened her eyes.

The pale golden vertical pupils hid themselves, returning to their normal appearance.

She looked down at her own hands.

Feeling the surging soul power within her body.

Tears welled up and spilled over.

It was excitement and ecstasy.

She had done it.

She had truly cast off her trash Martial Soul.

She possessed a top-tier Martial Soul, possessing the qualifications to become a Soul Master!

All of this had been given to her by the youth before her.

Bai Wei suddenly knelt on the ground, one knee touching the floor, her upper body bowed deeply.

Her right hand rested over her heart on the left side of her chest, performing the most solemn oath of allegiance to her master.

Her voice was firm and devout.

"This subordinate thanks Master for bestowing this new life!"

Ling Xiao looked at the young girl kneeling on the ground, feeling quite satisfied in his heart.

Her innate level seven had surged directly to the peak of level nine.

Both her physical constitution and talent had been tempered by the Azure Dragon origin to far exceed Soul Masters of the same rank.

Her soul imprint was already bound to the Demon Fruit Tree.

Everything about her was under his control.

"Rise quickly."

Ling Xiao said with gratification.

"You have been reborn, so it is time to say goodbye to the you of the past."

"From this day forth, there is no more Bai Wei in this world."

Bai Wei suddenly raised her head, looking at Ling Xiao.

Although there was confusion in her eyes, she simply listened quietly.

"I will give you a new name."

Ling Xiao looked at her and said slowly.

"From now on, you shall be called Linglong."

"Forget all the humiliation and grievances of the past; you only need to remember that you are mine, you are Ling Xiao's Linglong."

Linglong's eyes lit up.

She bowed deeply once more, pressing her forehead to the ground.

Her voice was crisp:

"Linglong thanks Master for bestowing this name! In this life, Linglong shall follow only Master!"

Bai Wei had already died in that dilapidated slum alley of Maple Leaf City.

The one who survived was Master's Linglong.

A girl with peerless talent and a stunning appearance.

"Very good."

Ling Xiao nodded with satisfaction.

He turned his head to look at Ling Xi, who was standing to the side, and instructed:

"Ling Xi, from today on, Linglong will follow you for the time being."

"Take her to familiarize herself with the rules of Qinghui Hall, teach her the basic knowledge of Soul Masters, help her stabilize her current soul power realm, and master the power of the Azure Dragon Martial Soul."

"Keep Linglong's identity and Martial Soul a secret for now to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"Yes, Boss."

Ling Xi responded immediately.

Looking at this girl who had also walked out of a desperate situation, her heart was filled with a sense of closeness.

"Sister Linglong, come with me."

Linglong bowed to Ling Xiao once more before slowly turning to leave.

When she reached the doorway, she couldn't help but look back.

She took a deep look at the youth sitting behind the desk.

Linglong made a silent vow in her heart.

In this life, she would never fail to live up to Master's grace.

Until the two figures disappeared from the study doorway, Ling Xiao leaned back slowly against his chair.

On the Demon Fruit Tree, the original Azure Dragon Fruit had become translucent.

The figure of Linglong was clearly reflected upon it.