Qian Yufeng looked at the shrunken Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. It looked rather cute in this form.
A-Luo curiously looked at the smaller Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. "Big tiger, how did you shrink? You look so cute like this!"
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger proudly raised its head, then looked expectantly at Qian Yufeng.
Its meaning was clear: Master, can you take me with you now?!
Qian Yufeng bent down and held it in his arms, stroking its head as he smiled. "Then stay in this form. Without my orders, you are not allowed to casually return to your previous form. Understand?!"
"Awoo!" The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger nodded.
No, it should be called the Dark Demon Evil God Cat now.
A-Luo looked at it curiously for a moment before returning to Qian Yufeng's spiritual world.
Holding the Dark Demon Evil God Cat, Qian Yufeng came before the two maidservants and said, "It's one of us now. We can safely leave the Star Dou Great Forest."
Qian Lingxin looked at the Dark Demon Evil God Cat, her face full of longing as she looked at Qian Yufeng. "Master, can I hold the kitty?!"
At her words, the Dark Demon Evil God Cat haughtily turned its head and affectionately rubbed against Qian Yufeng's chest.
Qian Yufeng smiled. "It isn't familiar with you yet. We'll talk once it gets to know you better. Let's continue our journey back."
After that, Qian Yufeng led the way while the three women followed behind him, heading toward the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
After four hours, the four of them left the Star Dou Great Forest.
Ah Yin turned back for one last look at the place where she had lived for so many years. A trace of reluctance flashed through her eyes before she turned and followed Qian Yufeng and the others.
After leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, Qian Yufeng thought it over carefully and decided to visit Holy Soul Village from the original story.
The village was called Holy Soul Village because a Soul Saint had once come from there.
Qian Yufeng had met this Soul Saint several times before. He served as an Enforcement Elder at the Spirit Hall Branch in Fasinuo Province.
For him to rise from a commoner to the position of elder in a Spirit Hall Branch showed just how difficult his path had been.
Qian Lingsu did not quite understand why Qian Yufeng had chosen Fasinuo Province.
The place was remote, and Spirit Hall had not stationed many people there. Across the branches in several cities, there were only three hundred people in total.
She could not help asking, "Master, why did you choose Fasinuo Province?"
"Not only is this place remote, it's also incredibly dull."
Qian Yufeng looked at her and said, "The place I'm going to is suitable for seclusion. Ah Yin's aura has yet to stabilize, so she should not show herself in a large city."
"Besides, Fasinuo Province is mostly mountainous, and the air quality is not bad. Cultivating here will make it easier for you to better comprehend nature."
Qian Yufeng had chosen Holy Soul Village because he naturally valued it as an overlooked area.
Although there were plains nearby, a mountain range happened to lie close to Holy Soul Village, forming a natural barrier.
According to Spirit Hall's statistics on Martial Soul awakening rates across the continent, this place had the lowest probability, so it would not draw much attention.
It would be very safe here. Once Ah Yin cultivated to Soul Elder, he planned to move on to the next stop.
Ah Yin had not expected Qian Yufeng to choose such a remote region while also taking her into consideration.
In truth, Qian Yufeng felt that Qian Lingxin and Qian Lingsu had progressed too slowly in their Soul Power cultivation over the years.
Their comprehension of their realms had also failed to meet his expectations.
Once they reached Holy Soul Village, he would teach the two women properly again.
He had originally intended to use the Soul-Raising Pills himself, but considering the two women's realm issues, he decided to let them take them instead.
Once they reached rank ninety-five, they could directly begin comprehending nature and grasp deeper realms.
Every existence above rank ninety-five was an unparalleled genius capable of dominating the continent.
For blade and sword Martial Souls, comprehension of one's realm was especially important.
A breakthrough truly could come in a single thought.
Qian Lingxin drove the carriage while A-Luo stood on her shoulder, curiously taking in the scenery along the way.
The scenery of this continent was far more interesting than the sea. All kinds of fascinating terrain appeared one after another.
Unlike the sea, where there was either seawater or islands—boring to the extreme.
"Could Master be trying to raise our realms to another level?" Qian Lingxin felt that both her and Sister Lingsu's strength had indeed improved rather slowly.
After all, the two of them had broken through to Title Douluo ten years ago, yet their Soul Power had only risen by three or four ranks.
She had a feeling that Qian Yufeng would certainly take on the role of a strict teacher and put them through special training.
That was also a good thing for her.
If their strength improved further, the two of them would be better able to help their master block trouble.
After half a month of travel, Qian Yufeng followed the map's directions and arrived before Holy Soul Village.
At Nuoding City, Qian Yufeng left the carriage at the Nuoding City Spirit Hall.
The person in charge was Ma Xiunuo, who had been utterly shocked when he saw Qian Yufeng.
Why had this veteran figure of Spirit Hall come to such a remote frontier?
Qian Yufeng gave him only one instruction: no outsiders were to learn that he had come here.
After handing the carriage over to him, Qian Yufeng led the three women toward Holy Soul Village.
Looking at the stone monument ahead, Qian Yufeng entered the village with a smile.
Qian Lingxin, Qian Lingsu, and Ah Yin followed behind him.
After entering the village, Qian Yufeng was somewhat surprised. Holy Soul Village felt far too backward.
The houses were built from wood and thatch. Though some occupied considerable ground, they looked exceedingly crude.
The village roads were quite clean, while scattered figures in the distant fields worked the land.
Qian Lingxin and Qian Lingsu felt the same way. They had not expected that, after so many years, the places where commoners lived would still be so crude.
Ah Yin, on the other hand, did not understand why dwellings in the human world differed so greatly.
They had passed through towns during their journey, and those places had been completely different from here.
Qian Yufeng said nothing and continued walking deeper into the village.
Before long, they encountered a middle-aged man who appeared quite spirited.
He wore a kind smile, but when he saw Qian Yufeng and the others, obvious surprise appeared in his eyes.
He quickly came before Qian Yufeng and introduced himself. "Greetings, honored guests. I am Jack, the village chief!"
Qian Yufeng had not expected to meet Village Chief Jack so quickly. Judging by his appearance, he was in his forties, an ordinary middle-aged commoner.
"Greetings, Village Chief Jack. This old man is a traveler roaming the continent. I came here to relax for a while. This place is far from the noise and bustle, making it suitable for calming one's mind."
Seeing their clothing, Village Chief Jack concluded that their origins were far from ordinary. They were likely members of some Soul Master family passing through Holy Soul Village while sightseeing.
He revealed an enthusiastic smile and said, "Lord Soul Master, everyone in Holy Soul Village is an ordinary person. If you wish to rest here and do not mind the humble conditions, you may stay overnight at my home."
Qian Yufeng did not mind how the other man addressed him. "The four of us may stay in this village for some time. Is there any vacant land in the village? We would like to build a temporary residence."
As he spoke, he took out three Silver Soul Coins from his Storage Soul Tool. "This old man and his companions are traveling the continent, but we will not take advantage of others."
A trace of surprise flashed through Village Chief Jack's eyes. Soul Masters like this were rare indeed.
"Lord Soul Master, there is, there is! Please follow me!"
He did not rush to take the money. Instead, he turned around and prepared to lead the way.
This old man was generous and carried himself with extraordinary bearing. He was likely an elder of some great family or held a similar status.
Village Chief Jack naturally did not dare slight someone of such standing.
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