Traveling

At that, Chen Qi scratched his head. Wasn't this how everyone else cultivated?

An endless stream of spiritual energy naturally poured into his body, and his cultivation rose as easily as drinking water.

"Maybe."

"Hahaha! This is a new ability our great Lord granted Xue'er. In less than fifteen years, Xue'er is sure to become a god!"

Qian Daoliu suddenly burst into laughter and told the other elders what he had been thinking.

The other elders wore looks of sudden realization.

So that was it. That was it. If it was the Angel God, then it wasn't surprising.

With talent like this, it was only a matter of time before Xiao Xue became a god. The Spirit Hall would surely unite the world.

The elders thought to themselves, already regarding Qian Renxue as the Angel God. After all, it was only a matter of time, so getting used to it early was perfectly reasonable.

"Hehe, I never thought Xiao Xue would already be this amazing. It won't be long before you surpass your Fifth Grandpa."

Qian Renxue looked at the Fifth Elder, Light Feather Douluo, who was about her age, and felt a little exasperated.

So what if she surpassed him in strength? He'd still be her grandpa, wouldn't he?

"Fifth Grandpa, stop teasing Xiao Xue. Even if I become a Supreme God, you'll still be my dearest grandpas."

Qian Renxue's words were like sunlight in a glacier, melting all their frozen hearts.

They looked at Qian Renxue, tears welling up in their eyes.

Bibi Dong was simply a beast!

How could she not want such a wonderful child? What on earth was so great about that Sima Yu Xiaogang?

Light Feather Douluo sighed. He patted Qian Renxue on the shoulder and nodded.

"Having you say that puts Grandpa at ease."

The sight of the grandfather and granddaughter getting along so warmly brought a fond smile to Chen Qi's face. He absolutely loved scenes like this.

Perhaps it was only at home and here that Qian Renxue could set aside her identity as the Spirit Hall's young mistress and be Qian Renxue from the bottom of her heart.

It was just so beautiful!

"Then, Grandpas, could you all grant me one wish?"

At that, none of the elders objected. They all turned to Qian Renxue and said in unison,

"Xiao Xue, don't just ask for one wish. Even if you asked for ten thousand, your grandpas would grant them all."

Hearing that, Qian Renxue beamed and said,

"I want to travel around the continent!"

"Pfft!"

Chen Qi was stunned. He never imagined Qian Renxue would come up with an idea like that.

It would be one thing if she went alone, but the problem was that he, Chen Qi, was Qian Renxue's Martial Soul!

If they left the Spirit Hall, they'd be surrounded by all kinds of strangers whose intentions they couldn't know. They'd be stuck in the wilderness or wandering the streets day after day, and the familiar roof over their heads and cozy little bed would be gone for good!

For a shut-in like him, it was a devastating blow!

"No! Master, absolutely not!"

Before the elders, frowning and about to refuse, could speak, Chen Qi was the first to stop Qian Renxue's unrealistic idea.

"Why?"

Qian Renxue tilted her head toward Chen Qi and asked in confusion.

"Master, think about it. The world outside is full of Soul Masters of unknown origins. What if you got hurt by accident? What then?"

"Chen Qi, I'm not going to Soul Fight. I just want to travel around Douluo Continent and make some friends."

"Could you handle going hungry for days, having nowhere to stay, and not being able to take a hot bath?"

Qian Renxue's expression didn't change at the first two questions, but when she heard she wouldn't be able to take hot baths, she began to hesitate.

She could skip meals and forget about her looks, but she couldn't go without a bath!

There was nothing better than filling the tub, sinking into the water, and stretching out. It washed away all the day's exhaustion.

But on second thought, if she stayed in the Spirit Hall until she became a god, only to look back and find she had no friends at all—just a bunch of old men—wouldn't she be embarrassed to go to the Divine Realm?

"Well... I can accept that."

It was over. It was all over. Even Qian Renxue had accepted the one absolute requirement—being unable to bathe. There was no point in saying any more.

Chen Qi's future was pitch-black.

"Xue'er, you're still so young. Traveling around the continent is too dangerous."

Qian Daoliu sighed and spoke gently to Qian Renxue.

At that, Qian Renxue shook her head and replied,

"Grandpa, I'm already a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster. In some small cities, I'd be practically invincible. Besides, I have Chen Qi with me. How could anything go wrong?"

"Alas... since you've already made up your mind, I won't force you."

As soon as Qian Daoliu agreed, the other elders opened their mouths, then stopped themselves.

They didn't agree. Traveling around the continent was too dangerous. What if some blond punk lured her away?

When she heard Qian Daoliu agree, Qian Renxue jumped up and down with excitement.

"Hehe, Grandpa's the best!"

"However, Xue'er, you'll have to wait until you're eight before you can travel. Until then, you'll stay here in the Spirit Hall and behave."

Hearing Qian Daoliu's restriction, the elders all breathed a sigh of relief. If he hadn't added the age limit, they would have thought he'd been brainwashed.

Chen Qi looked at Qian Daoliu and silently gave him a thumbs-up.

As expected of Qian Renxue's own grandfather. Agreeing and refusing at the same time—that was a trick most people couldn't pull off.

Despite her happiness, Qian Renxue was a little reluctant when she heard that. She had been planning to leave in the next couple of days.

But one sentence from Qian Daoliu meant she had to put it off for two years.

"Grandpa, wouldn't it be okay if Second Grandpa came with me?"

"No. You're too young, Xue'er. Even having a powerful escort wouldn't make it okay. It's settled. If you want to travel, wait until you're eight."

Qian Renxue lowered her gaze. Her travel plans had failed.

Chen Qi looked at Qian Renxue, who was down in the dumps, and smiled as he comforted her.

"Don't be sad, Master. The Grand Elder only wants what's best for you. You'll have the chance later."

As far as Chen Qi was concerned, as long as they didn't leave right away, everything was fine. They could figure things out again in two years.

At that, Qian Renxue could only nod helplessly. Then her fighting spirit flared up again. If she had to wait two more years, she would use that time to increase her strength like crazy and strive to become the strongest of the younger generation.

She said a brief goodbye to the elders, then scampered home. Now she was ready to settle down and cultivate.

What Qian Renxue didn't know was that she was already the strongest. Even twelve years later, Tang San wouldn't be able to defeat the Qian Renxue of today, not even with the strength he had when he entered Shrek.

Even if she couldn't win, Chen Qi would have her back. The Ten-Winged Angel's power was nothing like those garbage Martial Souls.

That evening, in Spirit City, Qian Renxue went into town as usual to buy the latest novel.

What? You wanted to know why she wasn't cultivating?

You're asking a few too many questions.

Chen Qi looked at the novel in Qian Renxue's hands. It was called My Tyrannical Sect Master Fell in Love with Me. Even on Blue Star, it would have been jaw-dropping.

"Master, don't you think this kind of novel makes people stupid?"

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at Chen Qi and said,

"None of your business! I'll read whatever I want!"

Outside a restaurant up ahead, a tiny figure stared inside.

Drool spilled helplessly from its mouth.

"Master, look! There seems to be a child over there!"