Setting Off for Martial Soul Hall

"Good brother, dear brother, just help your sister out!"

Qian Renxue hugged Lin Huai, acting spoiled in a sweet, naive tone.

"At worst, once I become a god, I'll grant any wish you have."

Lin Huai's eyes lit up.

Hehe, don't you go back on your word when the time comes.

Qian Daoliu offered a somewhat sheepish smile.

He didn't mind their intimacy.

After all, no one in this world was worthy of Little Xue, and being with his own disciple was better than being with an outsider.

"Ahem..."

"I won't make too many promises, but regardless of whether it succeeds or not, I will ensure you become the Holy Son."

Although he had already accepted the two of them being together in his heart, seeing his own "cabbage" actively embracing someone still left him with complicated feelings.

"Alright, while Dugu Yan hasn't seen you yet, Grandfather will take you back to Heaven Dou first."

Qian Renxue pressed her lips against Lin Huai's face once more.

"Work hard, I look forward to our next meeting."

Before Lin Huai could reply, Qian Daoliu used his soul power to sweep Qian Renxue up and depart.

"Hehe..."

Lin Huai touched the spot where Qian Renxue had kissed him.

Yue Guan drifted over, his expression looking rather uncomfortable.

He was still thinking about the boy's reckless remarks from just a moment ago.

"Little Huai, you must not repeat what you said earlier to anyone, do you understand?"

Lin Huai snapped out of his daze, noted Yue Guan's warning, and waved his hand.

"Rest assured, Elder Chrysanthemum, we have already discussed it, and I will be careful."

"Let's harvest the mature Immortal Herbs first; Teacher will distribute them later."

Thinking of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Elder Chrysanthemum and Elder Ghost, Lin Huai continued.

"If Elder Chrysanthemum can bring Elder Ghost over to the Worship Hall's side as well, I will take responsibility and grant him an Immortal Herb!"

Yue Guan pointed a slender index finger at himself, his tone filled with disbelief.

"I am already considered part of the Worship Hall?"

With a mischievous grin, Lin Huai looked at Yue Guan.

"What, is Elder Chrysanthemum perhaps reluctant to give up the Pope's appreciation?"

Yue Guan could barely keep his composure.

Appreciation, my foot!

He worked tirelessly every day without any benefits, all while worrying about being implicated by an enraged Bibi Dong.

"But Elder Chrysanthemum need not worry; if the plan goes smoothly, you will be an undercover agent too."

He wants me to be an undercover agent, and he wants to drag Old Ghost into it too!

It was true that following the Worship Hall had a more promising future.

"Rest assured, Little Huai, I will definitely convince Old Ghost."

Afterward, the two began to harvest the Immortal Herbs.

After packing up all the mature Immortal Herbs, Qian Daoliu returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with Dugu Bo and his granddaughter.

It seemed Qian Daoliu had run into the two of them on his way back.

Yue Guan handed the storage bag capable of holding living things to Qian Daoliu.

He himself, however, held the flowerpot containing the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

Qian Daoliu swept his spiritual power over the harvested Immortal Herbs, took out one contained in a gold box, and handed it to Dugu Bo.

"In case your progress with the Soul Core is slow, Elder Dugu can take this first to avoid wasting time."

"You and Elder Chrysanthemum can cultivate herbs here; just make sure no one else finds out."

Dugu Bo received the gold box with both hands.

"Many thanks to the Grand Elder for your consideration."

"You and Yan Yan are now people of Martial Soul Hall; I will send someone to deliver your resources for this year later."

Dugu Yan smiled happily, "Many thanks, Grand Elder Grandfather!"

"Little Huai, let's have another fight!"

"My third spirit ring absorbed a Poison Dragon spirit nearing three thousand years, which significantly enhanced my toxins."

Lin Huai looked at Dugu Yan as if she were a fool:

"Sister Yanyan, have you forgotten that I am immune to poison?"

Dugu Yan's expression stiffened, and she stubbornly retorted with her neck held high:

"It's fine, my physique also strengthened after absorbing the spirit ring."

"Alright then, but I will have to summon my spirit."

Dugu Yan stopped her movements.

"Never mind, then."

Lin Huai narrowed his eyes and smiled:

"No poison, no wits; little swallow, easily handled."

While mocking her, Lin Huai extended his thumb and index finger, making a pinching gesture.

Dugu Yan tossed her head.

"Hmph!"

"This young lady is magnanimous; I won't lower myself to the level of a little brat like you."

"Grandfather, let's go."

Dugu Bo signaled to Qian Daoliu before leaving with Dugu Yan.

Yue Guan, meanwhile, stated that he would stay here for a while to plant some rare flowers and herbs.

Qian Daoliu looked at Lin Huai: "Little Huai, how do you intend to communicate with your spirit?"

"That... Teacher, just cover me with a soundproof barrier first."

Qian Daoliu released a spirit power barrier just large enough to contain one person.

Once Lin Huai was certain no one could hear him, he began to mutter to himself.

"Calling Lianlian, calling Lianlian."

"Can you resolve the remnant divine consciousness inside Bibi Dong?"

"If you can, please stimulate my mental power."

Outside the barrier, Qian Daoliu saw Lin Huai suddenly clutch his head and thought something had gone wrong.

Just as he was about to disperse his spirit power, he saw Lin Huai wave his hand.

"I can actually transmit words directly into your mind, but for the sake of your privacy, you need to write them down or speak them aloud so I know what you intend to do."

Malenia's voice appeared in his mind.

"Then why did you ask to stimulate my mental power?"

Lin Huai waved at Qian Daoliu while speaking.

"Isn't that what you requested?"

Malenia's calm voice echoed in his mind.

If he weren't certain that Malenia was a serious and earnest person (god), Lin Huai would surely have thought this was a prank.

He shook his head, temporarily setting aside these irrelevant thoughts.

"So, can it be done?"

"What do I need to do?"

"It can. You only need to keep that Pope within the Scarlet Rot Domain. As long as that wisp of divine consciousness attempts to strike, it will be erased instantly."

Lin Huai's eyes were filled with surprise.

"It's that strong? Then can't I just activate the Scarlet Rot Domain in the future and win without lifting a finger?"

"The levels are different. Power below the god level in this world cannot trigger a backlash from the Scarlet Rot."

"If it weren't for the fact that your Flowing Water Sword Technique has barely reached the level of Micro-Perception, I would never have allowed you to make this decision."

As expected of the origin power of a powerful Outer God, it even has such an intelligent self-defense mechanism. If the Flowing Water Sword Technique didn't restrain it, I wouldn't be able to shake off this curse even after becoming a god!

"Very well, practice more on your own. I wish for you to suppress the Scarlet Rot soon."

"Many thanks, Lianlian. Goodbye, Lianlian. Love you."

Seeing that no more sound came from his mind, Lin Huai patted the barrier to signal Qian Daoliu to let him out.

However, within Lin Huai's Sea of Consciousness, Malenia stood dazed, gently stroking her reddened cheeks with her left hand.

"Teacher, it's done, no problem!"

Qian Daoliu asked with a hint of nervousness:

"That's all it takes?"

"You don't need to pay any price? That is god-level power, after all!"

Lin Huai mimicked the wicked, lopsided grin of a dragon king.

"It's fine. Didn't I barely manage to reach the realm of Micro-Perception with my blade technique earlier? That should be just enough to offset the side effects."

Qian Daoliu tugged at the corner of Lin Huai's mouth.

"Don't smile like that in the future. You are going to become the Holy Son, and such expressions leave a poor impression."

Lin Huai suddenly recalled the promise he had made to Yue Guan earlier.

"Teacher, I just promised Elder Chrysanthemum that as long as he lures Elder Ghost into the Worship Hall, I will give Elder Ghost an Immortal Herb."

Qian Daoliu raised his voice slightly, as if signaling to Yue Guan.

"That is fine. When the time comes, just have Gui Mei come find me."

He then used his soul power to lift Lin Huai, transforming into a streak of golden light and vanishing, leaving behind Yue Guan, who was still busy farming.