Azure Luan Elder's Reinforcements

Martial Soul Hall is vast, truly vast.

It is nearly as large as half of Martial Soul City.

It is not as simple as just a single grand hall.

Rather, it is divided into many different sectors.

Relying on his token, Ying Chengfeng traveled unimpeded all the way back home with Yu Feiyan.

His home is large, featuring several courtyards; he once lived alone in one of the courtyards on the south side.

"Is this your home?" As soon as Yu Feiyan entered the courtyard, she only dared to look ahead cautiously, not daring to glance around at all.

Seeing her like this, Ying Chengfeng couldn't help but chuckle: "Don't be so nervous. You are going to do great things in the future, so you must be composed."

Just then, a refined, middle-aged man walked out of the room where Ying Chengfeng used to live and spotted the two standing in the courtyard.

His name is Ying Chengzhe, Ying Chengfeng's father in name.

Ying Chengzhe looked at Ying Chengfeng's incredibly familiar face; he was even better-looking than he had been nine years ago, yet he was still just as small.

"Ahem..." Ying Chengfeng looked at Ying Chengzhe, reached up to rub his nose, and said: "Long time no see, you look a few years older."

Ying Chengzhe's expression shifted from initial disbelief to bewilderment, even suspecting for a moment that he was dreaming.

"Are you... Chengfeng? Why do you look like you haven't grown at all?"

If he weren't so familiar with Ying Chengfeng, Ying Chengzhe wouldn't have dared to recognize him.

Come to think of it, Ying Chengfeng's birth was quite bizarre.

That night, Ji Qingyi was on the roof admiring the moon.

Suddenly, a shooting star streaked across the night sky, and a beam of light entered her body.

Not long after, she inexplicably became pregnant.

To hide the child that had appeared in her womb so mysteriously, Azure Luan Elder simply had Ying Chengzhe, who had long admired Ji Qingyi, marry her.

Ying Chengfeng was never quite used to calling anyone "father," so his address for Ying Chengzhe had always been rather vague.

Ying Chengzhe walked up to Ying Chengfeng, examined him carefully, and asked: "Where have you been these past nine years? Your mother has been very worried about you."

Ying Chengfeng felt a slight stir of emotion and asked: "Is Mother doing well?"

"Your grandfather said he sent you to a certain place. Your mother often misses you, though she has your younger sister to keep her company," Ying Chengzhe said.

"A younger sister?" Ying Chengfeng tilted his head and smiled at Ying Chengzhe: "Not bad, Old Ying, you finally achieved a happy ending."

However, Ying Chengfeng had already guessed a few things.

First, his grandfather must have hidden the fact that he had gone missing as well.

After all, his own arrival was inherently bizarre; he was regarded by Azure Luan Elder as the Child of Divine Miracle and was held in high expectations.

But with Ying Chengfeng and Qian Renxue disappearing at the same time, it was hard not to draw a connection.

Therefore, Azure Luan Elder had concealed part of the truth, if not to protect Ying Chengfeng, then at least to protect himself.

At this moment, Ying Chengzhe finally realized something; he hurriedly scanned his surroundings and pulled Ying Chengfeng toward the house.

Behind them, Yu Feiyan hesitated, wondering if she should follow.

"Come in," Ying Chengfeng said to her.

Once inside, Ying Chengzhe closed the doors and windows, looking quite furtive.

"The timing of your disappearance was too coincidental, and your current appearance isn't suitable for others to see," Ying Chengzhe said with a hint of nervousness.

Ying Chengfeng understood immediately and said: "Can you help me call my grandfather and mother over?"

"I would have gone even without you telling me," Ying Chengzhe said with a huff.

He glanced at Yu Feiyan on the side and asked: "Who is she?"

"A sworn younger sister of mine. I intend for her to become the Pope's disciple, and for that, I need Grandfather to step in," Ying Chengfeng said.

Upon hearing this, Ying Chengzhe wore a strange expression: "Let her become the Pope's disciple?"

He couldn't fathom what kind of crazy move this was.

If it were a matter of the Pope taking on Ying Chengfeng, the grandson of Azure Luan Elder, as a disciple, that might be possible.

But taking on someone of unknown origin with no status? That was basically impossible.

Unless this person possessed extraordinary talent.

"What is her martial soul? What is her Soul Power Level?"

Hearing this question, Yu Feiyan didn't dare to speak at all.

Ying Chengfeng, however, said: "It's a secret for now, but it will definitely exceed your expectations."

"Oh?" Ying Chengzhe's curiosity was piqued.

"You two stay here; I'm going to call your mother and grandfather over," Ying Chengzhe said before walking out of the room.

Only Ying Chengfeng and Yu Feiyan remained.

Only then did Yu Feiyan speak up to ask, "Why do you want me to become the Pope's disciple?"

Her little heart could barely take it.

The Pope of Martial Soul Hall, for goodness' sake!

She didn't know the kings of any random kingdoms, nor did she even know Emperor Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Empire.

But the Pope of Martial Soul Hall—that was a name that thundered in her ears.

Of course, she didn't know the names of the past Popes of Martial Soul Hall either.

Hearing Yu Feiyan's question, Ying Chengfeng shook his head and said, "The Pope will not take you as a disciple, but you need to meet the Pope and make her remember you deeply."

Yu Feiyan could not fathom the reason behind Ying Chengfeng's actions.

Yet, just the thought of meeting the legendary Pope made her incredibly nervous.

In her eyes, Ying Chengfeng seemed omnipotent.

To think he could actually arrange for her to meet the Pope.

Before long, four people walked into the room.

Her grandfather, her parents, and a little girl of four or five years old.

The little girl looked at Ying Chengfeng and Yu Feiyan timidly.

"Chengfeng..." The expression on her mother Ji Qingyi's face was almost identical to that of Ying Chengzhe earlier.

Both wore looks of utter disbelief.

At this moment, her grandfather, Azure Luan Elder, spoke up.

"Everyone else leave; I want to speak with Chengfeng alone."

When the grandfather spoke, especially seeing the serious expression on his face, the parents hurriedly pulled the little sister out.

Ying Chengfeng also glanced at Yu Feiyan, who was standing there at a loss, and said softly, "You go out first."

Once everyone else had left the room, the door was immediately shut.

Azure Luan Elder sat down opposite Ying Chengfeng, his eyes full of scrutiny as he looked at him.

"You've obtained your spirit ring?" the grandfather asked calmly.

"Yes." Ying Chengfeng nodded and released his two purple spirit rings.

"Purple?!" Azure Luan Elder was stunned for a moment, followed by a wave of excitement.

"Good, good, good. I truly did not misjudge you."

After the excitement subsided, Azure Luan Elder turned serious again and asked, "Does the disappearance of Little Xue'er have anything to do with you?"

"No." Ying Chengfeng denied it directly.

It wasn't that he didn't trust his grandfather, but he didn't want anyone to know about this matter.

"Is that really true?" Azure Luan Elder looked at Ying Chengfeng with a scrutinizing gaze and said:

"You have had a strong sense of independence since you were young. I hope you do not bring an irreversible disaster upon the family."

Ying Chengfeng nodded solemnly and said, "I understand."

Azure Luan Elder nodded, showing a look of approval, and said, "You are quite good; you know not to trust anyone lightly. But you denied it too quickly. Is she doing well?"

As these words were spoken, Ying Chengfeng's body trembled slightly. It seemed his grandfather had not believed his words.

Moreover, his grandfather had clearly guessed something.

But he did not press the issue, choosing to stand on his side.

Thus, Ying Chengfeng said, "She is doing well. I want to bring someone to meet the Pope."

"I will arrange it." Azure Luan Elder nodded, then added, "Remember, keep her well hidden. Also, spend more time with your mother."