Gu Yuena

She Long's eyes widened, his expression somewhat shocked.

Ci Xue was the same. Materializing Soul Power was something he had never even heard of.

Xue Qinghe gently stroked the golden dragon on his shoulder. After a long while, he said in a low voice, "I didn't create this."

"Hm?" The two men's expressions changed slightly upon hearing that. "Young Master, don't joke around. As Titled Douluo, we're extremely sensitive to Soul Power auras. Isn't this your Soul Power?"

Xue Qinghe sighed. "It was Lin Xiao, the new Imperial Tutor. I actually can't see through him."

"Lin Xiao?"

The two looked at each other, still unable to process it for a moment.

"He used my Soul Power to condense the Golden Sacred Dragon. His methods of cultivating Soul Power are extraordinarily profound. From the looks of it, he is no weaker than Grandfather."

Snake Lance Douluo sucked in a breath. It was his first time hearing the young master praise someone else. Was this Lin Xiao truly that incredible?

Xue Qinghe placed the Golden Sacred Dragon in his palm and lightly teased its chin, unable to return to his senses for a long time.

"Lin Xiao... It's a pity he isn't one of us."

She Long narrowed his eyes, seeming to think of something. He cupped his hands and bowed. "What do you mean, Young Master?"

Expressionless, Xue Qinghe waved a hand behind him. "Leave. I need to cultivate and strive to master it as soon as possible. Keep watch over everything Lin Xiao does. Notify me immediately if anything happens."

"Yes, Young Master!"

As the breeze stirred, the two Titled Douluo vanished from where they stood at the same time.

Xue Qinghe looked at the golden dragon in his hand, momentarily unsure where to begin. But then he thought that if he truly could bring a Soul Power manifestation to life, his strength might increase severalfold.

Heaven Dou Empire.

Heaven Dou City.

Inside a tavern.

Lin Xiao sat in a chair, swirling a silver-white wine cup in his hand. Two people sat beside him: the assassin Li Bai and the peerless beauty Wang Zhaojun.

Although Wang Zhaojun was not as breathtakingly beautiful as Bo Saixi, the difference was not great.

She was also a top-tier beauty.

Li Bai asked, "Master, why did you help Crown Prince Xue Qinghe?"

"What do you mean?" Lin Xiao looked at Li Bai and drained the wine in his cup.

"It's like this, Master. Xue Qinghe is the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, but this subordinate sensed another aura within him. There is a fifty percent chance that he possesses a martial soul with a sacred aura. It may be quite similar to your Asura Divine Sword."

"Though it lacks the slaughter and strength of your martial soul, this subordinate believes we should not raise a tiger only to invite calamity."

Lin Xiao smiled. Li Bai truly deserved to be called an assassin; his judgment of auras was quite accurate. Yet no one knew Lin Xiao's true purpose.

"Enough. I have my own arrangements. Drink."

Li Bai nodded. "Yes, Master!"

After several rounds of wine.

It was already late. Most people had left the streets. Those who remained were Heaven Dou City soldiers protecting the city's safety.

Lin Xiao raised his head to gaze at the starry sky, unable to stop himself from wondering how Bo Saixi was doing on Sea God Island and whether she missed him.

Just then, a creaking sound caught Lin Xiao's attention.

Lin Xiao stopped and turned to look at the little beggar crouched on the ground. The child was filthy from head to toe, her appearance impossible to make out. Perhaps because the weather had turned colder, she had curled herself into a ball and was trembling slightly.

"Hm?" Lin Xiao was somewhat puzzled. When he walked over, the little beggar hurriedly shifted backward, retreating until her back hit the wall.

Lin Xiao could clearly sense the little beggar's fear. She seemed afraid of him. Scratching his head, Lin Xiao slowly crouched down and waved a hand. A set of clean clothes appeared in his hand.

"Little one, here."

The little beggar raised her head. Upon seeing the clean, warm robe before her, she snatched it up and hurriedly put it on.

Lin Xiao smiled faintly and was just about to stand when an emotionless voice echoed repeatedly in his mind.

Ding: Detecting little beggar. Please wait~

Ding: The little beggar is named Gu Yuena, the God King Dragon God of the Douluo God Realm. After being slain, the Dragon God's Creation Godhead formed the Silver Dragon King, who then gave rise to two identities: "Gu Yue" and "Na'er."

Lin Xiao's brows furrowed slightly. He scooped the little beggar into his arms and removed the hat from atop her head.

Silver hair cascaded down her back all the way to her ankles. Her hair was not only smooth, but also possessed a texture like silver crystal.

She possessed a beauty beyond words. No description could possibly capture her peerless face.

Her fair skin was slightly pale, and her eyes were violet. Even dressed only in black, she still appeared exceptionally alluring.

Her eyes were incomparably beautiful. Long, curled lashes framed violet pupils that were clear and translucent. Especially when a trace of confusion appeared in her gaze, she inspired an irresistible sense of tenderness and pity.

Lin Xiao's heart shook. "It really is her. I never expected that she wanted to enter the human world so many years ago. It seems she suffered quite a lot."

Na'er hurriedly pushed at Lin Xiao, but perhaps she was simply too weak to move him. She could only look at the man before her with aggrieved eyes.

Lin Xiao set Gu Yuena down and asked softly, "What is your name?"

"Na... Na'er." Gu Yuena's gaze flickered evasively.

"Hehe, don't be afraid. I won't hurt you." Lin Xiao rubbed Gu Yuena's little head. "From today onward, follow me. Don't sleep out on the streets anymore. It would be bad if you ran into bad people."

Gu Yuena raised her head. "Who... are you?"

"Ahem, I forgot to introduce myself. Let's get acquainted again. My name is Lin Xiao. If you're willing, I can be your child husb— ahem, I'll be your teacher."

Lin Xiao quickly coughed. He had nearly let it slip just now, but fortunately, he forcibly held it back.

"Can I... eat my fill?"

"Of course. Come with me."

Lin Xiao extended his right hand. Gu Yuena looked at Lin Xiao, then at the place where she had been sleeping, and slowly reached out her somewhat dirty little hand.

Led by Lin Xiao, the two arrived at an inn.

"Hey, hey, hey, this isn't a shelter!" Seeing them, the attendant hurriedly ran over from the counter, intending to drive them out.

However, when he saw the Gold Soul Coin Lin Xiao tossed over, his attitude immediately changed.

"Is this enough?"

"More than enough, sir. Would you like a room?"

Lin Xiao's voice was cold. "Prepare a high-quality room for me, and bring up a bucket of hot water."

"Certainly, sir. Please wait a moment, I'll arrange it right away. Your room is on the thirteenth floor. The elevator is over there. Here is your room key."

The attendant smiled obsequiously, turned around, took a golden key from the counter, and handed it over.

Lin Xiao accepted the key, then turned and led Gu Yuena toward the elevator.

Gu Yuena blinked her adorable large eyes, completely unable to understand just who Lin Xiao was.