You Have to Believe Dad

"Not to mention that everyone is born with a different level of physical strength."

This theory of Spirit Masters was far more comprehensive than the half-baked ideas of Yu Xiaogang, Yu Dash. At best, theirs was like a brief encyclopedia for beginners.

Ignoring the energy levels of Soul Rings and the strength of the body, and blindly absorbing so-called optimal Soul Rings—wasn't that practically asking for death?

Li Pu really couldn't understand it. If things were still like this, why were Spirit Masters' bodies so weak? Even the strongest Spirit Masters could be killed by Hidden Weapons just like that.

"That's not unreasonable. But it's an ancient mythical beast, one on the level of dragons and phoenixes, and you don't necessarily have to absorb this inner core all at once. It would be best to split it into several portions. It'd be even better if someone helped you absorb it. You can see how much you're able to absorb, and once you've absorbed enough, you can take in the rest. Of course, you could also consider improving a Soul Ring you've already absorbed, preferably one with compatible attributes." Li Pu continued to offer his opinion.

Later on, people could find ways to upgrade the years of their Soul Rings without needing a god, which showed that increasing the years of a Soul Ring they'd already absorbed wasn't actually difficult.

That was even more true of Soul Rings granted by Artificial Soul Spirits. Artificial Soul Spirits already existed—hammer, chair, steamed bun, and all—yet they still hadn't solved the problem of condensing Soul Rings independently. It seemed they'd put their points into the wrong part of the tech tree.

"Can I really do that?"

Little Qian Renxue was incredibly curious. She trusted that Li Pu wouldn't lie to her. At worst, she could ask Dad or Grandpa to help her test it.

So this sunny, cheerful, and very handsome big brother in front of her hadn't lied to her.

Li Pu nodded. "Like I said, you can find a few people to help you try it. Then you'll know."

Now hurry up and say thank you.

Thank you, Brother Li Pu.

"Okay, then thank you, Brother Li."

This was such a precious gift. It was the first time Little Qian Renxue had ever received one. Maybe it was the only one she'd ever get in her life.

What's more, Little Qian Renxue suddenly remembered that Li Pu had said he'd gotten it by hunting a Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent with her mother, and that her mother had agreed to give it to her. Did that mean it was also a gift from her mother?

Her mother did care about her after all. She just didn't know how to show it.

At the thought, Little Qian Renxue's heart turned as sweet as honey.

"I definitely won't let Brother Li Pu down. And..."

Thinking that her mother might not like it, she still didn't say the rest. She could just thank her mother in her heart.

"We've finished our greetings. Go on back for now. Your mother and I still have to get back to planting flowers."

"Okay."

After setting Little Qian Renxue down, she happily left, clutching the little golden-red orb.

Only after her figure had gradually disappeared did Bibi Dong speak.

"You two seemed to get along pretty well."

"What else do you want me to say? I'm willing to accept her, and she's quite likable."

"But I'm not willing to accept her. Half of her blood comes from that disgusting bastard!" Bibi Dong could no longer hold back her tears.

Li Pu stepped forward to comfort her. "No matter what, the sins shouldn't be passed on to the next generation. Besides, she cares about you a lot, and your blood runs through her veins too."

Li Pu understood the reasoning. This kind of thing really could make someone hate the child.

Setting aside the gods' machinations, she had indeed been a mistake. It would have been right to take a newborn life from this world.

Whether or not that fell within Li Pu's speculation, even without that factor, he still chose to get Bibi Dong to accept Qian Renxue as her daughter.

As for the nuisance in the way, she had to disappear!

"Enough, enough. Let's leave it at that."

"I'll wait for the day to come."

Li Pu said no more. There was no point in continuing.

Even if he explained that the gods were behind it, she wouldn't believe him.

The gods were in the shadows while he stood in the open. He had no advantage at all right now.

The way to break the deadlock hadn't arrived yet.

After Little Qian Renxue came out, she saw her father looking deeply troubled and hurried over. "Dad, what's wrong?"

Qian Xunji's expression softened a little, and he put on a sunny smile again. "Dad's fine. I'm just a little unhappy."

"Is it because of Brother Li Pu? Brother Li Pu isn't my brother. You lied to me, Dad! Besides, Brother Li Pu is a good person. He's just one of Mom's good friends. This is the inner core from the Soul Beast Brother Li Pu and Mom hunted." Little Qian Renxue happily held the golden-red orb up in front of Qian Xunji.

Qian Xunji had to admit that the inner core contained energy perfectly suited to being used as a Soul Ring. And judging from its benefits, it could even increase a Soul Ring's years. That made him envious too. It was no less valuable than a top-grade Soul Bone.

Strictly speaking, this was a legendary God-Bestowed Soul Ring.

Not just anyone could afford to give such a gift.

He wasn't about to steal his daughter's opportunity. Besides, it could help his precious daughter inherit the divine position more successfully in the future.

Although Li Pu had given her such a generous gift, Qian Xunji still didn't like him.

So he crouched down and spoke earnestly. "Xue'er, this really is a good thing, but don't trust him too easily. He really will steal your mother away. You have to believe Dad."

"Ah~ Brother Li Pu doesn't seem like that kind of person to me!" Little Qian Renxue said innocently.

Qian Xunji was close to tears. He'd thought that all he had to do was let his precious daughter step in, but that brat didn't care at all. With just one orb, he'd completely hoodwinked his precious daughter. It was infuriating. He'd already earned himself a Way of Seeking Death!

First his beloved disciple had been casually stolen away by a good-for-nothing, and now his precious daughter was about to be stolen away too!

He was so mad he could've dropped dead!

Qian Xunji wanted to rush in with a blade and chop Li Pu into pieces!

Still, he patiently explained to his precious daughter, "Xue'er, you can't judge by appearances, and the sea can't be measured with a bushel. Don't trust someone so easily. The more handsome they are, and the more honest and kind they seem, the more likely they are to be liars!"

Little Qian Renxue nodded. "Oh~ But Brother Li Pu doesn't count, right? Otherwise, why would he give me something so precious? Even Mom, who's always disliked me, still gave it to me. Doesn't that mean Mom loves me after all?"

Those words struck Qian Xunji right in the heart. He was about to cry himself to death.

Daughter, that brat really isn't a good person!

His desire to destroy Li Pu grew even stronger. Li Pu had truly crossed his bottom line.

Seeing that her father had been defeated, Little Qian Renxue became even happier. "Dad, I understand now. You're afraid Brother Li Pu will steal Mom away, right? Don't be angry, Dad. I believe Mom won't betray you. Brother Li Pu wouldn't do that."

Once again, a knife plunged into Qian Xunji's heart. He truly felt like dying.

His precious daughter really had been charmed away by Li Pu!

Kill him! He had to kill him!