Qian Daoliu's Shock: Bo Saixi Really Left Sea God Island?

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the courtyard walls, laying a pale golden sheen across the bluestone paving.

Several sparrows chirped noisily in the old locust tree in the courtyard, adding a touch of liveliness to the tranquil morning.

Bo Saixi sat beside the stone table in the courtyard, holding a steaming cup of clear tea, with a plate of delicate pastries set before her.

With one leg crossed over the other, she looked utterly relaxed as she enjoyed this rare moment of peace.

Just then, Li Changqing emerged from the room with Na'er.

Walking up to Bo Saixi, he got straight to the point. "Sister Xixi, if you really have nothing to do, why don't you take Na'er to Sunset Forest to obtain a soul ring?"

Bo Saixi's hand holding the teacup paused slightly. She raised her head and looked at Li Changqing's utterly matter-of-fact little face, both amused and annoyed. "Hey, what kind of thing is that to say? How do I have nothing to do? Isn't watching over you important?"

Li Changqing rolled his eyes dramatically and said helplessly, "What's so important about watching over me? Does anyone in Heaven Dou City dare make a move against me now? Not to mention anything else, just the tokens of the Heaven Dou Crown Prince and the Martial Soul Hall Young Master are enough for me to swagger across the entire Douluo Continent. So be good and help me take Na'er to get her first soul ring."

He coaxed Bo Saixi as though he were humoring a child.

It was clearly childish, yet for some reason, Bo Saixi fell for it.

Looking into Li Changqing's clear eyes, she hesitated for a moment before finally setting down her teacup and sighing helplessly. "Fine, fine, fine. I'll take her, all right? I must have owed you in a past life."

Li Changqing immediately broke into a brilliant smile. "Thank you, Sister Xixi!"

Bo Saixi rose to her feet, her gaze falling on Na'er, who stood behind Li Changqing.

The little girl with silver hair and purple eyes stood there obediently, her hands folded in front of her and her head lowered, looking somewhat restrained.

Bo Saixi's heart stirred slightly.

This was the perfect chance to see just what was so mysterious about this girl.

Innate Full Soul Power was one thing, but she had even awakened a god-grade martial soul. It was impossible for Bo Saixi not to feel puzzled and curious.

How could a little girl who had been treated as an auction item possess such astonishing talent?

What exactly was her background?

Seeing this, Na'er hurriedly stepped forward and said obediently, "Thank you, Sister."

Bo Saixi waved her hand, her tone indifferent. "No need to thank me. If it weren't for Xiaoqing, I wouldn't have agreed to take you to obtain a soul ring."

Na'er turned to Li Changqing. Gratitude shimmered in her amethyst-like eyes as she softly said, "Thank you, Brother Qing."

Li Changqing smiled faintly and reached out to rub Na'er's head, his movements gentle and natural. He did not say anything more.

Watching this scene, a thoughtful look flashed through Bo Saixi's eyes.

She said nothing further and turned toward the courtyard gate, with Na'er hurriedly following after her.

Three days later.

Spirit City, Worship Hall.

This was a majestic palace, constructed entirely from massive white stones that gleamed with solemn radiance beneath the sunlight.

Above the main entrance hung a golden plaque bearing three large characters—Worship Hall.

This was the most central place in all of Spirit Hall, as well as the gathering place of the continent's strongest experts.

Deep within Worship Hall, inside a quiet chamber.

A middle-aged man sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, resting with his eyes closed.

He appeared to be around forty or fifty years old, with handsome features and long golden hair cascading over his shoulders.

Dressed in a gray robe, he radiated an unfathomably profound aura.

He was none other than Spirit Hall's High Priest, the rank ninety-nine Peerless Douluo, Qian Daoliu.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the quiet chamber, followed by a deep voice. "High Priest, Snake Lance Douluo requests an audience. He says he has a letter from the Young Master that he must personally deliver to you."

Qian Daoliu slowly opened his eyes, and a flicker of emotion passed through his golden pupils.

He said, "Enter."

The door to the quiet chamber was pushed open, and a tall, lean middle-aged man walked inside.

He wore a green robe, his face cold and stern, his aura powerful and steady. He was Snake Lance Douluo, whom Qian Daoliu had sent to protect Qian Renxue.

Snake Lance Douluo walked up to Qian Daoliu and respectfully bowed.

Then, he took a sealed letter from his robes and presented it with both hands. "High Priest, this is a letter the Young Master instructed me to personally deliver back to you."

Qian Daoliu accepted the letter and asked as he opened it, "How is Xue'er? Is the plan proceeding smoothly?"

Snake Lance Douluo nodded. "The Young Master is unharmed, and the plan has not been affected. Everything is proceeding step by step."

Qian Daoliu nodded lightly, then unfolded the letter and lowered his head to read.

He had been fine before reading it, but the moment he did, he was utterly dumbfounded.

The handwriting in the letter was elegant and neat. It was indeed Qian Renxue's writing.

Yet the contents of the letter made even Qian Daoliu, a Peerless Douluo who had weathered countless storms, unable to stop his pupils from contracting.

"Grandfather, I hope this letter finds you well. Your granddaughter is doing well in Heaven Dou City, and the plan is progressing smoothly. However, there is an important matter I must report to you. Bo Saixi, the High Priest of Sea God Island, has now arrived in Heaven Dou City. She did not come alone. A six-year-old boy named Li Changqing is with her. This child possesses extraordinary talent, with innate level twenty Soul Power and a god-grade martial soul, the Ancient Tree of Life. His first soul ring is three thousand years old, and his second soul ring is seven thousand years old. Based on my observations, this child is very likely the inheritor of some deity in the mortal world, perhaps even a deity's descendant. Bo Saixi left Sea God Island this time to search for the Heart of the Sea God. I have already reached a cooperation agreement with her. In my dual capacity as the Martial Soul Hall Young Master and the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, I will assist her with all affairs in Heaven Dou City. I respectfully report this and await Grandfather's decision."

After reading the final word, Qian Daoliu fell silent for a moment.

Then he held the letter over the candle flame and watched it burn to ashes.

He raised his head and looked at Snake Lance Douluo, his tone carrying a trace of gravity. "Bo Saixi really came to Heaven Dou City?"

Snake Lance Douluo nodded firmly. "Yes, High Priest. I saw her with my own eyes. She is indeed Bo Saixi, High Priest of Sea God Island. She is currently staying at Heaven Dou Royal Academy with the boy named Li Changqing and a little girl with silver hair and purple eyes."

Qian Daoliu was silent for a moment before waving his hand. "I understand. Go back first. Tell Xue'er that safety comes first in all matters. She must not act rashly."

"Yes." Snake Lance Douluo respectfully bowed, then turned and left the quiet chamber, his figure quickly vanishing at the end of the corridor.

The quiet chamber fell silent once more.

Qian Daoliu stood up, walked out of Worship Hall, and stood upon the high steps as he gazed in the direction of Heaven Dou City.

His gaze was deep and distant, as though it could pierce through countless mountains and rivers to see that bustling city.