Recognizing Qian Renxue as an Older Sister

Gu Han looked at the golden-haired girl bathed in the morning light not far away, momentarily lost in a daze.

Her long golden hair flowed like liquid radiance, and her azure eyes were as clear as mountain lakes.

Seeing Gu Han standing nearby just staring at her, Qian Renxue tilted her head slightly, a mischievous smile tugging at the corners of her lips as she took the initiative to walk over.

"Hey, are you that new little disciple Bibi Dong took in? Gu Han, right?"

Her voice was as melodious as wind chimes. "You're quite good-looking, though you seem a bit dazed."

Gu Han finally snapped back to reality. Hearing the assessment of being "dazed," the tips of his ears turned imperceptibly red. He quickly composed himself and said respectfully, "Gu Han greets... Senior Sister." He was momentarily unsure how to address Qian Renxue.

"Why 'Senior Sister'? That sounds so distant."

Qian Renxue waved her hand, appearing very easygoing. She stepped closer and blinked. "I'm older than you, so just call me Sister Xue from now on."

"Sister... Xue?"

Looking at the face inches from his own, Gu Han caught a faint, pleasant fragrance emanating from her. His heart skipped a beat for no reason, and his face grew hot; he hadn't even realized he was blushing.

He was a transmigrator, and his mental age was not exactly young, but being asked to call a girl this beautiful "sister" was a first.

"That's right, just call me Sister Xue." Qian Renxue was very satisfied with his reaction and laughed even more happily, naturally taking his hand. "Come on, Sister Xue will take you to get familiar with Spirit City. There are so many delicious things and fun places here."

For the entire day, Qian Renxue led Gu Han through Spirit City with great enthusiasm.

She seemed to enjoy the role of guide and sister, showing no signs of fatigue as she patiently explained the purpose of various buildings to Gu Han, occasionally buying snacks and trinkets to stuff into his hands.

By the afternoon, Gu Han was already carrying quite a few things, all of which Qian Renxue had bought on a whim because she found them interesting.

Gu Han watched the girl skipping ahead, the setting sun naturally gilding her with a warm halo. Where was there any shadow of the cold-blooded Xue Qinghe of the future?

At this moment, she was just a lively, cheerful, and perhaps even a bit mischievous girl.

Although Qian Renxue detested Bibi Dong, her hatred for the woman did not extend to Gu Han in the slightest.

[Ding! Detected that the host has established an intimate connection with the key character Qian Renxue, slightly altering her lonely state of mind. Reward: 100 Magic Modification Points! Reward: Attack-type Soul Guidance Device 'Soul Guidance Paralysis Gun' (capable of paralyzing Soul Kings and below).]

The system's notification chimed in Gu Han's mind, and a Soul Guidance Device resembling a pistol from his previous life—though one could faintly feel lightning energy within—appeared in his system space.

Gu Han's heart stirred; this reward came at the perfect time, just enough to make up for his current lack of powerful offensive means.

Night fell.

Qian Renxue brought Gu Han before a hall even more magnificent than the Pope's Palace: the Consecration Hall.

"Grandpa, I've brought a new friend!" Qian Renxue ran inside happily, like a fledgling returning to its nest.

Gu Han followed closely behind. Although the hall was vast, a massive statue of a Six-Winged Angel stood in the center, radiating an exceptionally pure aura of light.

Hum, hum, hum...

Why did the Karma Scissors suddenly start trembling? It doesn't seem to be out of fear; it's as if it recognizes that Angel God.

An old man with a kind face, wearing simple robes and sporting white hair and a beard, stood quietly as if he had merged with the entire hall. He possessed an invisible, majestic aura.

He was the Great Consecrator of Spirit Hall, the ninety-ninth-level Limit Douluo—Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu's gaze fell upon Qian Renxue with gentle indulgence, then shifted to Gu Han. The gaze remained calm, yet Gu Han felt as though he were being seen through.

"Grandpa, this is Gu Han," Qian Renxue introduced, tugging on Gu Han's sleeve.

"Junior Gu Han greets the Great Consecrator."

Feeling a pressure from the man far exceeding that of Bibi Dong, Gu Han bowed respectfully. From Qian Renxue's words, he could guess that this old man was the Great Consecrator of the Consecration Hall, Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly. "No need for formalities. Bibi Dong has already informed me of your situation. The position of Holy Son represents the face of our Spirit Hall; I hope you will cultivate diligently and live up to the resources Spirit Hall has invested in you."

His voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable majesty.

As he spoke, Qian Daoliu's gaze seemed to deepen inadvertently, and a wave of pressure enveloped Gu Han. It was not malicious, but rather a probe; Qian Daoliu wanted to see the roots of his Martial Soul and spirit rings.

Gu Han felt his breathing tighten, and the circulation of his soul power became sluggish. The Karma Scissors in his sea of consciousness even let out a soft chime, as if about to manifest in defense.

Suddenly, at that moment, the eyes of the massive Six-Winged Angel statue in the center of the Consecration Hall lit up with pure golden radiance.

A blurry yet incredibly sacred female phantom flashed and vanished, and a thought was simultaneously transmitted into the minds of Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue:

"This child shares a deep bond with Xue'er. In the future, he will be of great benefit to her. You must treat him well..."

At the same time, Qian Daoliu clearly sensed that the Angel God's intent contained a trace of confusion.

It was as if it had sensed an aura on Gu Han that even a deity found both familiar and strange.

Qian Daoliu was shocked. He instantly withdrew all pressure, and the look he gave Gu Han changed completely.

It was no longer a look of scrutiny, but one of indescribable gravity. For the Angel God to personally descend with a message meant that Gu Han was truly important.

The kind smile on his face became more genuine as he said to Gu Han gently:

"Since Xiao Xue asked you to call her sister, then if you don't mind, you may follow her lead and call me Grandpa from now on. If you encounter any difficulties in your cultivation, you may come to the Consecration Hall to find me; I can clear up your doubts."

Gu Han's heart was also surging with waves, and he quickly bowed. "Yes, Grandpa."

At this moment, he also thought to himself, When that Angel God's divine sense arrived just now, I was actually able to feel a sense of familiarity. It seems that in the future, I will have some karma with her.

Time flew by, and two months passed in the blink of an eye.

With the support of Spirit Hall's resources and the occasional guidance from Qian Daoliu, Gu Han's soul power became increasingly solid and profound, and his mastery over the Karma Scissors grew more skillful.

His relationship with Qian Renxue also became increasingly close; this pure bond of sisterly and brotherly affection became a rare touch of warmth for him within Spirit Hall.

On this day, Qian Renxue found Gu Han in high spirits, her stunning face flushed with excitement:

"Xiao Han! I've broken through to level thirty! Grandfather said he would personally take me to the Star Dou Great Forest in a few days to obtain my third soul ring, and he'll bring you along as well."

"The Star Dou Great Forest? I wonder how Xiao Wu is doing at the academy lately..."