Martial Soul Reunited? Benevolent Hands, Kind Heart

The once clear sky darkened, gusts of eerie wind began to howl, and a faint, maddening shriek echoed from the void.

Following this, nine dark purple shadows emerged from all directions; upon closer inspection, they were manifestations of wandering souls.

Some were human, others were beasts, and among them was even a horse.

The nine spirits let out insane, wicked screeches as their flesh withered away, turning into skeletal forms that surged frantically toward the body of Lian Xiaotian.

"This child is actually capable of drawing in the surrounding death energy and vengeful spirits!"

The souls transformed into streams of dark purple energy, scrambling to pour into every limb and bone of Lian Xiaotian.

Lian Xiaotian's body shuddered violently, and his neat, black hair instantly turned a shade of ash-purple.

His delicate, gentle face became even more handsome, yet it now exuded an aura of cold, unbridled arrogance.

The dark purple energy surrounding him surged abruptly, shifting from its previously thin state into a dense, tangible mist.

It looked as if countless vengeful spirits were gathering and roaring within it, and his aura became bizarre, domineering, and chilling.

The first death-tribulation realm of the Nine Deaths Reincarnation Evil Art, complete!

He slowly opened his eyes, his pupils now purple, his gaze filled with a coldness that emanated from the depths of his soul; as his eyes half-closed, a wicked light flickered within them, and he thought to himself, It seems there is an extra power within my body?

The old man retracted his Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul and soul rings, his back soaked with sweat. His footsteps were unsteady, and as he stumbled backward, he was caught by the middle-aged man. "Family Head, what is wrong?"

After steadying himself, the old man said, "It is nothing. It is just that the soul power consumption was too great in such a short time. To bring someone back from the dead before I have even broken through to the Soul Douluo rank—consuming seventy percent of my soul power is only to be expected."

The middle-aged man felt as if a stormy sea were raging in his heart: Although the Family Head lacks combat power, his soul power reserves and purity surpass even some Soul Douluos. This brat actually managed to drain seventy percent of the Family Head's soul power in one go!

"Family Head, this child seems to be cultivating by devouring souls. Should we...?"

The middle-aged man used soul power to transmit his voice, his tone laced with killing intent.

Just then, the dark purple mist around Lian Xiaotian suddenly surged, its color gradually fading as a flickering, dark purple phantom of a Radiant Mantis emerged, wavering as if it might dissipate at any moment.

"The martial soul... has it re-formed?"

The old man's pupils contracted. He retracted his Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul and soul rings, clenching his hands as if he had made a decision, and responded to the middle-aged man with a firm tone.

"Forbidden!"

Just as the old man suspected, Lian Xiaotian's martial soul had re-formed with the help of the Nine Deaths Reincarnation Evil Art.

However, because his realm was too low and his cultivation too shallow, the martial soul had not fully stabilized or taken shape.

Lian Xiaotian's gaze swept over the three of them, finally landing on the girl. His voice was cold, yet his tone was filled with gratitude: "Thank you!"

Lian Xiaotian tried his best to make his voice sound gentler. "My consciousness was about to fade just now, but I was awakened by a surge of life force. That must have been your doing, right?"

The girl blinked her clear, beautiful blue eyes and said softly, "You're welcome. A healer's heart is benevolent; I would have done the same for anyone else."

Lian Xiaotian asked with curiosity, "How did you find me?"

The girl's face turned as red as an apple. "I originally just wanted to relieve myself, but I suddenly felt flustered, as if I had to come here. Then I smelled a heavy scent of blood and found you."

"Are you not afraid or disgusted by this scene? Like that uncle over there?"

The middle-aged man, suddenly singled out, flushed bright red.

The girl said softly, "Thinking about it now, a little, but not before. I just didn't want anyone else to die in front of me; I only thought of saving you."

In that instant, Lian Xiaotian felt as if his heart had been struck. This girl's heart is so pure. A natural healer—she is simply... an angel.

"It's so good that you survived, so good, so good. Finally, no one died in front of me..."

The girl's tone was excited, but her voice grew quieter, the last few words as faint as a mosquito's hum, yet they were still heard by Lian Xiaotian.

What has this girl experienced to be so concerned about people dying in front of her? And why does she wear a veil at such a young age?

Lian Xiaotian could not fathom it, but he secretly swore that he would protect this pure-hearted angel forever and would never allow anyone to harm her.

At this moment, the old man and the middle-aged man walked slowly toward Lian Xiaotian. The old man was amiable: "Little friend, what is your name, and how did such a thing happen to you?"

Lian Xiaotian replied, "I originally awakened a Radiant Mantis martial soul with Innate Full Soul Power and accepted an invitation from Martial Soul Hall to travel to Martial Soul City with the branch hall master, but we were intercepted by a treacherous coward halfway there."

"That villain killed the others and hypocritically claimed he would only cripple my martial soul, but he clearly intended to torture and murder me. It is thanks to the senior and this big sister that I survived and was able to re-form my martial soul."

"As for my name..."

A fierce, ruthless glint flashed in Lian Xiaotian's purple, wicked eyes: "The person I was is dead. From now on, I am called 'Xing Tian'. You can just call me Xiaotian."

Even those on the evil path have principles and bottom lines; they, too, value benevolence and righteousness.

The old man held no killing intent and had granted him the grace of life and the re-forming of his soul, which was why Lian Xiaotian told the truth.

"Innate Full Soul Power!"

The old man was astonished by Xing Tian's talent, but then he was puzzled. "A light attribute? But I do not feel a shred of light from you."

"It was before. It must be a legendary acquired mutation of the martial soul. After all, I have essentially returned from the dead."

The old man stroked his beard and said, "That is possible. Legend has it that Elder Ghost of Martial Soul Hall underwent an acquired martial soul mutation due to returning from the dead, becoming the dark and undead-attributed Ghost."

Xing Tian was secretly shocked: Could it be that there is a technique similar to the Nine Deaths Reincarnation Evil Art on the Douluo Continent, or is it merely a coincidence?

He then asked, "May I ask for the senior's honorable name?"

"I am Ye Renxin, this is my granddaughter Ye Lingling, and the man beside us is our accompanying guard, Xiao Xiao."

Xing Tian was shocked: "Could you be the medical sage Ye Renxin, known as the Saint of Benevolent Hands?"

"I am ashamed; those are just titles given by patients out of gratitude, they are not to be taken seriously."

Ye Renxin was very humble, but Lian Xiaotian respected him even more.

Although he came from a small village, his father, the village chief whom he had never met, was at least a Soul Grand Master and had left him some books regarding soul masters, among which were the legends of Ye Renxin.

The books wrote that Ye Renxin had traveled the continent for twenty years, healing countless people without taking a single cent from his patients. Those who had received his kindness were spread across the world, and there was no one who did not admire and respect him; even when traveling alone, no one would ever harm him.

Ye Renxin chuckled and said: "I intend to settle in Heaven Dou City this time, and incidentally, let Lingling enroll in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to study. Xiaotian, you have Innate Full Soul Power; Martial Soul City must have already received the news and will send someone to pick you up."

"Since the people from the branch hall brought you on the road early, they will surely report the route. You should be able to meet the people from Martial Soul City if you wait here for a few days. I can stay with you for a few days to ensure your safety."

Xing Tian immediately shook his head: "I have yet to repay the debt of saving my life, how could I leave so easily? Furthermore, in my current situation, going to Martial Soul Hall will surely cause a lot of trouble. I cannot return to the village either, but fortunately, I have no relatives; I only feel sorry for those villagers who took care of me."

Ye Renxin suggested: "Xiaotian, why not enroll in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy with Lingling? I am just worried that she, as a young girl, will not adapt to the academy at first. To the outside world, we will say you are my distant relative. If you are willing, you may also call me Grandfather."

"Thank you, Grandfather Ye!"