Na'er, Leng Yaozhu's Lucky Find, Yun Ming's Missed Opportunity

"Have I arrived in the human world?"

The girl whispered to herself, a flicker of contemplation passing through her violet eyes. Her long, silver-white hair cascaded down behind her shoulders, and her fair, slender calves were exposed. She looked like a delicately carved jade figurine, exuding an ethereal, otherworldly aura, yet subtly laced with a noble majesty.

"So this is Shrek City, the number one city on the continent that Di Tian spoke of? Human development is truly rapid."

The girl's gaze swept over the towering skyscrapers before her, finally settling on a shop by the side of the street.

The shop bore the logo of a small green monster, and a line of small text was printed at the bottom of the sign: "Shrek Academy Co-branded Hand-made Sausage."

"I never expected such an accident during my transformation, to actually encounter a spatial rift. So, I am currently only half of the Silver Dragon King, and the martial soul I gained after transforming is... the Silver Dragon Spear."

"And my name now shall be Na'er."

The girl carefully sensed her current condition, pondering silently in her heart. On the back of her right hand, there was a mark shaped like a silver-white spear.

"Little one, wandering the streets at this hour? Be careful you don't run into bad people."

Just then, accompanied by the crisp sound of footsteps, a light laugh drifted from behind Na'er.

"Hm?"

Na'er turned her head. Upon seeing the person behind her, a hint of astonishment flickered in her violet eyes.

The woman behind her was tall with an exquisite figure. Her dark red hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her skin was as fair as mutton-fat jade. A pair of phoenix eyes shimmered with a crimson hue; her features possessed both the clear, spirited charm of a young girl and a touch of mature allure, her face elegant yet cold and sharp.

She wore a red robe embroidered with a golden fire phoenix, and under the glow of the streetlights from above, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

"Little one, did you get separated from your parents? Where is your home?"

Seeing that Na'er did not answer, the woman slowly leaned down, looking Na'er in the eye, and asked gently.

"Na'er has no parents... and no home anymore..."

Na'er shook her head slightly, a look of sadness appearing on her pretty face at just the right moment, her tone sounding rather pitiful.

She had just arrived in the human world and understood nothing yet, and her strength was temporarily sealed due to the transformation. The person before her clearly held a high status.

Therefore, she, Na'er, decided to try and latch onto a powerful backer.

Mm, it is truly my inherited wisdom as the Silver Dragon King that is at work here.

Watching the elegant woman before her show a flicker of surprise and hesitation, Na'er secretly gave herself a thumbs-up for her decision.

"The soul power fluctuation radiating from this little girl is clearly level ten. Judging by her bone age, she is only six years old, and there is an aura within her body that is no weaker than my own. Is it her martial soul..."

The woman's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she looked at the little girl. A flash of astonishment crossed her phoenix eyes; one had to know that her own martial soul was the top-tier Heavenly Phoenix.

Her identity was none other than the current Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda and the clan leader of the Phoenix clan—Leng Yaozhu.

"Then why don't you come home with me? Auntie's house is quite large."

Leng Yaozhu reached out and stroked Na'er's small head, a smile playing on her lips as she spoke softly, though she looked a bit like a gray wolf trying to lure away a little lamb.

If what this girl says is true, then I have truly encountered a genius.

Leng Yaozhu thought to herself. Tonight, she had felt a sudden sense of inspiration and could not calm her mind to cultivate. At her level of cultivation, such feelings were more like a premonition, so she had decided to come out for a walk, only to happen upon this girl.

"You aren't a bad person, are you?"

Na'er asked cautiously.

Things that are easily obtained are less cherished; she, Na'er, could not simply give in. She had to increase her own value.

"Hahaha, of course I'm not a bad person. Auntie is from the Spirit Pagoda. You can rest easy now."

Leng Yaozhu chuckled.

When Na'er heard "Spirit Pagoda," her eyes lit up. She was naturally aware of the Spirit Pagoda, a behemoth in the human world.

Gu Yue, you can just stay in that corner of the Star Dou Great Forest. I, Na'er, will definitely save the soul beast clan one step ahead of you.

Na'er hummed to herself, then, as if having made a major decision, she reached out her small hand to Leng Yaozhu.

"Good girl, Na'er. Let's go."

Leng Yaozhu took Na'er's small hand, preparing to take her home.

"What should I call you?"

Na'er asked hesitantly.

"Auntie's name is Leng Yaozhu. You can just call me Auntie Leng."

A smile appeared on Leng Yaozhu's pretty face. Beneath her cold exterior, it was as if a flame were burning—both sun-like and icy.

"Hello, Sister Leng."

Na'er said crisply.

Upon hearing this, although Leng Yaozhu didn't say anything, the corners of her mouth couldn't stop curling upward as she gripped Na'er's small hand tightly.

Under the soft streetlights, the two figures—one large and one small—slowly stretched out and disappeared around the corner of the street...

Not long after the two had left, a cold, stern young man and a woman with a gentle expression arrived at the same spot.

"Brother Ming, why are we out for a walk so late? Is something on your mind?"

The woman asked gently.

"I sensed a fleeting opportunity in the void earlier, but it has vanished now. Perhaps I was mistaken."

The cold, stern young man shook his head slightly, then looked at the woman beside him with a hint of apology.

"Ya Li, I'm sorry to have kept you out so late..."

"As long as I can be by your side, Yun Ming, none of this matters. Besides, a walk is quite nice."

Ya Li linked her arm through Yun Ming's strong one, her voice soft.

"Wake up, apprentice. At your age, you shouldn't be sleeping this long anymore."

Outside Shrek City, a dark red mecha descended. Mu Ye hauled Jiang Xiu out of the cockpit, forcing him to boot up.

Shrek City had strict no-fly regulations, so they would have to walk to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters from here.

"Master, I was just exhausted last night. I'll definitely wake up early from now on."

Jiang Xiu, eyes bleary with sleep, stretched his limbs beside the mecha. However, upon seeing Shrek City before him, his eyebrows arched slightly.

Shrek City was enclosed by a towering metal wall that shimmered with a metallic luster in the morning light. Surrounding it were patrol squads, all bearing the emblem of Shrek Academy—it was clearly Shrek's own garrison.

"It's fine. Once you obtain your spirit soul today, I'll teach you our Body Sect's unique meditation technique. It will allow you to replace sleep with cultivation, letting you squeeze out... utilize your own time."

Mu Ye raised a hand to retract the mecha behind him, waved his hand, and began leading Jiang Xiu toward Shrek City, speaking as they walked.

"What do you think? Impressive, isn't it? This is known as the safest city on the entire continent. Aside from the War God Temple, the headquarters of the other three major powers are all located here. Once our Body Sect makes its triumphant return, we'll build a headquarters here too."

"Safe? Master, we really shouldn't build a headquarters here."

Hearing this, Jiang Xiu hurriedly waved his hands.

"Why is that, apprentice? Do you feel it's unsafe? Or are you expecting a massive explosion to happen here?"

Mu Ye led Jiang Xiu into Shrek City, joking as he spoke.

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Xiu stumbled to a halt, looking at Mu Ye with an expression of utter disbelief.

Could his master actually be a prophet?