After listening to Qian Daoliu's explanation.
Han Xing quickly understood why he had come.
Six-Winged Angel: extreme light + holiness.
Three-Legged Golden Crow: extreme fire + light.
All of Spirit City was within Qian Daoliu's perception.
So after Han Xing used the Three-Legged Golden Crow in battle, Qian Daoliu sensed the existence of that extreme power of light.
Vaguely, he seemed to have detected an unusual aura from the two Martial Souls.
He had come this time to study Han Xing's Martial Soul and see whether it might be possible to develop a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
As it turned out, the two did resonate to a certain degree.
However, their Soul Power differed too greatly, and they were meeting for the first time, so they couldn't reach the level of Martial Soul resonance.
"So what are you planning to do next?" Han Xing asked thoughtfully.
"Nothing. Just continue cultivating as usual." Qian Daoliu shook his head.
"Bibi Dong's Martial Soul has the attribute of darkness. It won't be of much help to your cultivation of the Three-Legged Golden Crow Martial Soul."
"If you run into difficulties in your cultivation, you can come find me at the Worship Hall."
"After all, my son was Bibi Dong's teacher, so I'm your grandmaster as well."
Han Xing's eyes lit up with delight, and he hurriedly thanked him.
"Thank you, Great Enshrined."
Qian Daoliu smiled and nodded, then handed him a token.
"No need for formalities. This is my token. You'll need it to enter the Worship Hall."
"All right, that's all I have to say. I should head back. I don't like staying outside."
As soon as Qian Daoliu finished speaking, he vanished before Han Xing's eyes.
Looking at the now-empty dormitory, Han Xing sat on the bed and couldn't help falling into thought.
Qian Daoliu's sudden visit had taken him by surprise.
But when he thought of the possibility of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, he understood.
Qian Daoliu had most likely not come for his own sake, but for Qian Renxue's.
From what Han Xing had read, he remembered why Qian Daoliu hadn't dealt with Bibi Dong.
First, he wanted to make up for the harm Qian Xunji had inflicted on Bibi Dong.
Second, he wanted to spare Qian Renxue from losing her parents at a young age.
Third, he wanted Spirit Hall to have someone capable of coordinating everything until Qian Renxue had grown up.
His Martial Soul might resonate with the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul.
So, in Qian Daoliu's plans, Han Xing was the most suitable person to assist Qian Renxue.
For one thing, he was Bibi Dong's disciple. After Bibi Dong was dealt with, as long as he acknowledged Qian Renxue, it would be easy for her to take control of Spirit Hall.
For another, his Martial Soul might resonate with the Six-Winged Angel.
If they succeeded in using a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, they would become the people each trusted and cherished most.
"But even so, it's still uncertain who'll be in control of Spirit Hall in the future." Han Xing chuckled.
Could Qian Renxue control him?
Perhaps—if they truly learned to trust each other and mastered a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
The problem was that Qian Renxue had the Douluo Continent's famously incurable lovesickness.
If they really fell for each other, it was anyone's guess who would call the shots.
But all of that was still far too distant for Han Xing.
He closed his eyes and pondered, driving away the tangled thoughts in his mind. Before long, he sank into meditation.
For the next while, Han Xing didn't go to the Soul Fighting Arena again. Every day, he attended class and cultivated on his own.
At last, he successfully broke through to level 30.
"What? You've reached level 30?"
When Chrysanthemum Douluo heard the news, astonishment was written all over his face.
"A Soul Master at level 30 when you're only eleven? What on earth have you been eating to grow so fast?"
"Senior, is there really any need to be so surprised?" Han Xing waved a hand.
"You should know that I was already level 29 before I came to Spirit City."
"It's been a while now. Breaking through to level 30 is perfectly normal, isn't it?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's mouth twitched.
He could only say that comparing people was infuriating. How old had he been when he was eleven?
Twenty-five? Or twenty-six?
"Good lad. I knew I was right about you."
"We'll go ask His Holiness the Pope for leave at once, then take you to obtain a Soul Ring."
Chrysanthemum Douluo patted Han Xing's shoulder approvingly, then led him toward the Pope Palace.
At that moment, Bibi Dong was seated on the Pope's throne.
Hearing the commotion outside, she glanced up.
Seeing Han Xing with Chrysanthemum Douluo, she couldn't help feeling puzzled.
But after casting Han Xing a single glance, she guessed what had happened.
"You've already broken through to level 30? Faster than I expected."
"You've come to ask for leave so you can go obtain a Soul Ring, I assume?" Bibi Dong said knowingly.
"I didn't think you'd figure it out so quickly, Teacher." Han Xing smiled.
"Just as you said, I'd like to ask Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo to take me to obtain a Soul Ring."
"I need to obtain my third Soul Ring now. The Soul Hunting Forest can no longer meet my needs."
Bibi Dong didn't answer. Instead, she turned to Chrysanthemum Douluo and asked,
"Yue Guan, what do you think? Are you willing to make the trip yourself?"
"I'd be glad to." Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded.
"I have a good opinion of this lad, Han Xing."
"Your Holiness is busy with government affairs every day and doesn't have time to take him hunting Martial Souls. Leave it to me."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong nodded with satisfaction. "In that case, I'll leave this matter to you, Yue Guan."
Then she looked at Han Xing with a scrutinizing gaze. "I heard that during your time at Spirit Academy, you've only visited the Soul Fighting Arena once?"
"Cultivating and increasing your Soul Power are certainly good, but remember that battle is the best nourishment."
"Combining battle with cultivation is the fastest way to improve."
"Your teaching is sound, Teacher. I understand." Han Xing nodded.
"It's just that I was disappointed after visiting the Soul Fighting Arena before."
"So I thought I'd focus on cultivating, then go train in the arena once I reach the Soul Elder rank."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong looked surprised. "You couldn't find an opponent at the Soul Fighting Arena?"
She had assumed that although Han Xing's Martial Soul was powerful, he came from Nuoding City.
Even though he was already level 29, she had expected him to need some time to adjust to fighting Soul Masters of the same level in the arena.
Han Xing nodded. "When I was at Notting Academy, I often fought other people, so I'm fairly familiar with combat between Soul Masters."
He had no intention of exposing Tang San.
There was no point in doing so. It would only affect things over there and make it harder for him to get his face on screen.
With Tang Hao around, Tang San wouldn't die so easily.
As the protagonist of Douluo Continent, it was better to let him follow his original course than risk sending things off the rails.
"I see. A powerful Martial Soul, plenty of combat experience, and no opponents at a higher level. No wonder."
Bibi Dong said, "All right, then. You should set out as soon as possible."
"Once you've found a third Soul Ring and returned to the academy, spend more time training at the Soul Fighting Arena."
"That arena won't just help you train; it's also tied to the spots for the Advanced Soul Master Academy Competition."
"I've prepared extremely generous rewards, including Soul Bones that countless people dream of."