Farewell Qian Renxue, Yu Xiaogang

"Since you're here, take me inside. Why are you just standing there? I don't know which room he's in."

Luo Chen felt like kicking him in the backside. Did he expect him to go door-to-door knocking?

The guard froze at these words, then hurriedly bowed his head and apologized, eventually leading Luo Chen upstairs.

However, just as the two of them were climbing the stairs, they brushed past a middle-aged man who reeked of a nauseating stench and was dressed like a beggar.

"Who was that?"

Luo Chen looked at the guard and spoke slowly.

But the guard just shook his head blankly.

"I don't know, sir. Usually, only the academy's top brass can come up here, but I've truly never seen that strange man before."

Luo Chen didn't say anything more, merely nodding.

He knew exactly who that person was.

Soon, Luo Chen was brought to the door of Yu Xiaogang's office, and he let the guard go as promised.

Looking at the pristine white door before him, he raised his hand and knocked.

"Enter."

As Yu Xiaogang's voice drifted out, Luo Chen pushed the door open and walked in.

Yu Xiaogang, who had been lounging around, slammed his hands on the desk and stood up the moment he saw Luo Chen.

"You! How did you get here!"

Anger was unconcealable in Yu Xiaogang's eyes; he still remembered the humiliation Luo Chen had inflicted upon him that day.

Now that he had a backer...

Just as Yu Xiaogang was lost in his delusions, Luo Chen walked up to him and tapped his fingertips lightly against the desktop.

"Where are the Gold Soul Coin? I have no interest in you, old man."

"I'm here to take back what belongs to me."

Luo Chen said with a smile.

But Yu Xiaogang remained in his daze. Just as he was about to pull out the token he had just received, Luo Chen suddenly pressed down on his hand.

"You..."

Yu Xiaogang looked at Luo Chen with utter disbelief; the anger was gone, replaced by shock and fear.

Luo Chen simply shook his head slightly at him and made a "shh" gesture.

"I know what you're about to take out, but I can guarantee you'll be dead before you can call for help. Give me what I'm owed, or... you choose, Great Master."

Luo Chen's voice was soft, but to Yu Xiaogang, it sounded like a whisper from a demon.

Yu Xiaogang's eyes were bloodshot as he glared viciously at Luo Chen. He was actually being threatened!

But the moment he thought of Luo Chen's words and his Martial Soul, he ultimately caved.

He put the token down, and Luo Chen released his hand.

A few minutes later, Luo Chen left Notting Academy in high spirits, carrying the 50 Gold Soul Coin he was owed plus an extra 50 as compensation for his mental distress.

Judging by what he had just seen and heard, along with Yu Xiaogang's attitude, he was fairly certain that Yu Xiaogang had already taken that little brat as his disciple.

As for the reason, he was actually quite curious, but he figured neither of them would talk, and others likely wouldn't know either, so he couldn't be bothered to ask.

Now that he had over a hundred Gold Soul Coin in his pocket, it was enough for him to live comfortably for a long time.

After leaving Notting Academy, Luo Chen's first stop was the Little Soul Arena in Nuoding City to register his identity information.

Although this was just a small branch arena where everything was minor league, the registered identity was universal.

In other words, once he registered his soul fighting identity here, he wouldn't need to go through these tedious procedures again if he wanted to earn money this way elsewhere.

Now, Luo Chen could finally consider himself officially at leisure.

Next, it was time to cultivate diligently and then enjoy life.

However, just as Luo Chen was fantasizing about his wonderful life and preparing to leave the arena, he bumped into someone head-on.

"??!!"

Looking at the black-robed figure standing before him—the exact same one from the inn—Luo Chen's mouth hung open in an 'O' shape.

Qian Renxue! How did this person follow him all the way to Nuoding City!

What Luo Chen didn't know was that after Qian Renxue obtained her soul ring, she hadn't returned to the imperial palace at all, but had come straight to Nuoding City to lie in wait for him.

Seeming to have anticipated Luo Chen's reaction, Qian Renxue smiled slightly and took off her hood, revealing the same golden hair and purple eyes as Luo Chen.

The two of them, one large and one small, both with striking appearances, stood together and immediately attracted the gazes of many people present.

Even Luo Chen was stunned; he suddenly realized why he had run into Qian Renxue here.

Previously, because of his Martial Soul, he had overlooked many issues, including his own appearance.

Now, looking closely, if they stood together and someone said they weren't siblings, even he wouldn't believe it.

"Do you still recognize me? We met outside the Star Dou Great Forest."

Seeming to see the reaction she wanted from Luo Chen, Qian Renxue smiled slightly and took the initiative to help him recall.

Luo Chen could hardly hide his awkwardness, but he still nodded with a smile.

"This... big sister, long time no see. I didn't expect you to be from Nuoding City too, haha."

Luo Chen laughed it off, trying to brush past the subject.

He was really starting to doubt whether he had any connection to the Qian Family!

How could they look so much alike?!

He had already guessed what Qian Renxue was thinking, and now he felt the resemblance too.

But just as Luo Chen was thinking about how to escape, Qian Renxue had no intention of letting him go.

"Little brother, why did you come to the Soul Fighting Arena all by yourself? Where is your family?"

Luo Chen: "..."

"I'm an orphan."

For a split second, Luo Chen felt as if Qian Renxue's eyes had grown even brighter.

It was the radiance of truth, as if she felt she were nearing the answer.

Luo Chen felt bitter inside; he suddenly felt he shouldn't have come back. If nothing else, he could have just come to collect his debt from Yu Xiaogang later and earned some extra interest.

Now, he couldn't even run if he wanted to.

"What is little brother's name... You can just call me Sister Xue'er."

While chatting with Luo Chen, Qian Renxue gave herself a very simple title.

"My name is Luo Chen, Sister... Xue'er."

Luo Chen felt a bit awkward. Even though he was only six years old and still a little kid, his soul certainly wasn't...

Qian Renxue looked to be about fifteen or sixteen, and he really wasn't used to calling her "sister."

But there was no help for it now; when under someone else's roof, one must bow their head.

Luo Chen could only bite the bullet and go along with Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue, on the other hand, continued to look at Luo Chen with a beaming smile.

Then, in the next second, she actually took Luo Chen's hand in public.

Luo Chen was completely stunned. Since things had reached this point, he could only hold Qian Renxue's hand back and follow her as she turned and walked into the interior of the Soul Fighting Arena.

"I'll take you to watch a soul fight. It just so happens that big sister wants to ask you a few things."

Qian Renxue's attitude was very firm, and Luo Chen had no choice but to nod in agreement.

He thought of a lyric from his past life.

Wanting to smile but unable to, wanting to cry but unable to shed a tear...