Shui Bing'er

Following the description provided by Shui Wusheng, Yu Yuanzhen lowered his head to glance at the avian spirit beast in his hand.

Sure enough.

Aside from the obvious marks on the wings of this avian spirit beast, there were indeed several distinct wounds on its abdomen.

Seeing that the other party had not lied, the soul power pressure Yu Yuanzhen had been exerting on Shui Wusheng instantly dissipated.

"Very well. Given that your attitude is sincere and you have not lied, I shall let it pass."

"Go and catch a spirit beast of similar size to trade with; this one shall be yours."

As it happened, this avian spirit beast, clearly of the ice element, did not taste very good.

Yu Yuanzhen decided to do Shui Wusheng a favor and trade for a spirit beast with a better flavor.

"No problem!"

Shui Wusheng said, pleasantly surprised:

"May I ask if Your Excellency has any requirements for the spirit beast?"

"As long as it tastes good. Also, leave that little girl behind; I will ensure her safety."

"This..."

Shui Wusheng clearly hesitated for a moment.

Although the Title Douluo before him seemed easy to talk to, this was, after all, their first meeting.

Shui Wusheng was truly reluctant to leave his daughter here.

But given the strength of the Title Douluo, he, a mere Soul Saint, seemed to have no room to resist.

"What, do you think I, the dignified Thunder Douluo, would do something to a little girl?"

Seeing the other party's reluctant expression, Yu Yuanzhen glared at him.

"So it is the old sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan himself. Please forgive my rudeness."

Upon hearing Yu Yuanzhen reveal his identity, Shui Wusheng's expression shifted to one of shock, and he quickly bowed again:

"I trust the reputation of the old sect master. I will leave my daughter in your care, Your Excellency. I shall return shortly!"

After speaking, he turned to Shui Bing'er and said:

"Bing'er, stay by this grandfather's side for now. Father will be back soon."

"Do not do anything to displease him."

"Alright."

Knowing her father's helplessness, Shui Bing'er nodded sensibly.

After instructing Shui Bing'er, Shui Wusheng immediately took his leave and dashed rapidly into the woods.

After Shui Wusheng departed, Yu Yuanzhen first glanced at Yu Tianchen, who was still sitting cross-legged to recover his soul power.

Satisfied that the previous conflict had not disturbed his grandson, he turned his gaze back to Shui Bing'er.

"Little girl, come here."

He beckoned to her.

Shui Bing'er walked forward obediently, her face showing signs of nervousness.

"Hello, Grandfather."

Yu Yuanzhen smiled.

He might not have a pleasant expression for adults like Shui Wusheng, but he was not the type to put on the airs of a Title Douluo in front of a young girl of his grandchildren's generation.

"Did you also just awaken this year?"

Yu Yuanzhen asked in a gentle voice.

"Yes, I awakened two months ago."

Shui Bing'er answered very politely.

Awakened two months ago? And already at level ten?

It seems this little girl's talent is not low at all.

A look of surprise appeared on Yu Yuanzhen's face.

One must know that his eldest grandson, Yu Tianheng, had an Innate Soul Power of level eight and also took about two months to reach level ten.

Shui Bing'er's talent was actually on par with Yu Tianheng's.

That would mean her Innate Soul Power was likely around level eight as well.

"What is your awakened martial soul? And what is your soul power level?"

Although Yu Yuanzhen was somewhat surprised, he asked as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

"Hmm..."

"My Martial Soul is the Ice Phoenix, and my innate Soul Power Level is eight."

Facing this question, Shui Bing'er hesitated for a moment, but she still revealed her Martial Soul and soul power level.

There was no choice.

In the presence of a Titled Douluo, she had no choice but to answer obediently.

If she were to displease this His Excellency, both she and her father would be in trouble.

"To think it is actually a top-tier beast Martial Soul..."

Yu Yuanzhen's expression showed a hint of surprise.

A top-tier beast Martial Soul with innate level eight soul power.

While this talent did not compare to Yu Tianchen, it was already on par with Yu Tianheng.

She really was a promising seedling, and quite a lovely one at that...

Yu Yuanzhen cast a subtle glance at Yu Tianchen.

But as soon as he considered the ages of the two children, the small idea he had just formed flickered out.

Forget it, Chen has his own mind, and he is still too young; he shouldn't play matchmaker recklessly.

Afterward, he stood up, having squeezed the Ice Bird he had been clutching until it had only half a breath left, and tossed it in front of Shui Bing'er.

"Since you and your father intended to use this as your first soul ring."

"Finish it off now and absorb it right here."

"With this old man here, I can intervene in time if anything goes wrong."

"Eh?"

Yu Yuanzhen's sudden actions clearly left Shui Bing'er stunned.

"What are you still dazed for? If you don't finish it off, it will breathe its last on its own."

Seeing the Ice Bird's aura growing weaker and weaker while Shui Bing'er remained motionless, Yu Yuanzhen spoke up to remind her.

"Oh, oh!"

"Thank you, Grandfather!"

Shui Bing'er snapped back to reality, hurriedly drew a small dagger from her waist, and plunged it directly into the Ice Bird's neck.

A look of relief appeared in the Ice Bird's eyes as it breathed its last.

A bright yellow soul ring slowly drifted out from its body.

Shui Bing'er sat cross-legged, released her Martial Soul, and entered a meditative state to absorb the soul ring.

Because the age was just right and the soul beast was highly compatible with her Martial Soul, it took almost no time at all.

Shui Bing'er completed the soul ring absorption.

Feeling the growth of the soul power within her, Shui Bing'er stood up with a look of pleasant surprise and said respectfully to Yu Yuanzhen:

"Thank you for your protection, Grandfather. Bing'er is deeply grateful."

"It was meant to be yours; there is no need for thanks."

Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand dismissively, his attention entirely on Yu Tianchen:

"Find a place to sit; your father should be back before long."

"You can just leave once he arrives."

"Okay."

Shui Bing'er nodded.

Following Yu Yuanzhen's gaze, she noticed Yu Tianchen sitting cross-legged in meditation not far away.

That must be the junior of this His Excellency, right?

Judging by his age, he seems to be about the same as me...

Looking at Yu Tianchen's appearance, Shui Bing'er could almost immediately guess why this Titled Douluo His Excellency had appeared here.

In all likelihood, just like her father had brought her, this His Excellency had also brought the boy here to hunt for a soul ring.

Is he cultivating now? Or doing something else?

Shui Bing'er sat down not far in front of Yu Tianchen, curiously watching him as he meditated.

Yu Tianchen himself was handsome and well-proportioned, and as he circulated the Great Sun Thunder Body to meditate and recover, his entire body was covered in a faint, shimmering glow.

Furthermore, because his clothes had become somewhat worn after demonstrating his first soul skill for Yu Yuanzhen earlier, his toned and powerful muscles were partially visible beneath the fabric.

With these multiple factors combined, Shui Bing'er found her cheeks heating up slightly as she watched.

Not far away, Yu Yuanzhen observed this scene without saying a word.

Although he did not intend to play matchmaker, he would not stop the two children if they were willing to interact.