The girl looked at Li Jiutian and said earnestly, "Seeing you reminds me of my own past!"
"What is your name?" Li Jiutian asked as he handed her a glass of water.
"My name is Luo Zixuan. I heard them say your name is Li Jiutian, is that right?" Luo Zixuan asked in return.
"Yes. How did you come to this academy? You don't look like someone from Spirit City," Li Jiutian asked with interest.
"I am from the Star Luo Empire, born in a remote little village."
"On the day of my spirit awakening, I awakened the auxiliary spirit Jade Scepter. Coupled with my innate full spirit power, I was granted an exception to enter this academy."
"I didn't expect the students here to value status so much. By the way, where are you from?" Luo Zixuan sighed after taking a sip of water.
"I am from Spirit City. By the way, would you like to be my little sister?"
"If you become my sister, no one will dare to bully you ever again!" Li Jiutian looked at her, his tone softening considerably.
Looking at the boy before her, his eyes as deep as the starry sky and devoid of any malice or ulterior motives, Luo Zixuan replied without hesitation, her voice thick with tears, "I would love to!"
"From now on, if anyone bullies you, just tell your brother. With me here, no one will be able to touch a single hair on your head!" Li Jiutian pulled Luo Zixuan into his arms to comfort her.
"Okay, Brother. I'm going back to sleep now!" Luo Zixuan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and returned to her room.
Li Jiutian lay on his bed, thinking, This girl's spirit is definitely not simple; otherwise, it would be impossible for her to have innate full spirit power.
Seeing this girl being bullied reminded me of when I first entered society. Because my family was poor, I was often bullied too.
Sigh, no point in dwelling on it. It's been over six years since I arrived on the Douluo Continent. With a sister and now a little sister, I suppose I've reached the pinnacle of life!
Having finished this exhausting day, Li Jiutian's eyelids grew heavy, and he drifted off to sleep on his bed.
Noon. Inside the Spirit Hall Junior Academy.
"Finally, it's time to eat. How boring!" Li Jiutian stood up, yawned, and walked over to Luo Zixuan. "Little sister, let's go to the cafeteria to eat!"
The surrounding students watched this scene, all wondering how this village girl had become Li Jiutian's sister.
"Brother, I brought my own rice balls. You go ahead and eat at the cafeteria!" Luo Zixuan replied, placing her lunchbox on the table.
Inside the box were only two rice balls made of wild vegetables and rice.
"Silly girl, do I look like someone who is short on money?" Li Jiutian smiled slightly, then took her arm and led her toward the academy cafeteria.
The cafeteria was divided into two floors. The first floor was the budget area, serving ordinary food, while the second floor was the premium area, featuring high-end cuisine and ingredients, such as freshly slaughtered lamb, prime beef, and more.
Luo Zixuan looked at the food in the cafeteria, some of which she had never seen before, and swallowed hard.
"Xiaoxuan, from now on we will come here to eat every day. Your brother will cover the meal expenses!" Li Jiutian said confidently after leading her to the second floor.
"Thank you, Brother!" After saying this, Luo Zixuan reached out to pick up a piece of lamb chop, but upon seeing the price tag, she recoiled in shock.
The label on the lamb chop read: Premium Wild Antelope Meat, 5 Gold Spirit Coins per piece!
Li Jiutian looked at the cute little girl before him, shook his head helplessly, and placed the lamb chop onto her plate.
"Brother, this lamb chop is too expensive. In my village, that's enough to buy three whole sheep." Luo Zixuan blinked her large eyes, feeling that the lamb chop wasn't worth the price.
"There is a reason for the high price. You'll understand once you taste it!" Li Jiutian smiled, picked up a piece of lamb chop for himself, and led Luo Zixuan to a table to sit down.
"Try it and see how it tastes." After saying this, Li Jiutian began to cut the lamb with his knife and fork, eating slowly and savoring every bite.
Luo Zixuan nodded slightly. Once she finished the first piece of lamb, she couldn't stop, and only when she had eaten it all did she say with satisfaction:
"I've never eaten such delicious lamb chops in my entire life!"
"The lamb is a rich, sauce-red color, and it tastes neither greasy nor gamey. It's crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the meat is delicious—truly a unique flavor."
"Are you full? Do you want another piece? Your brother isn't short on money, so eat as much as you like!" Li Jiutian laughed, then thought to himself:
This little girl isn't very old, but she sure has a way with words.
Luo Zixuan's small face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head, saying shyly, "I would like another piece."
"Alright!" Li Jiutian laughed heartily, then immediately picked up another lamb chop for her.
About ten minutes passed...
"Hiccup~"
Luo Zixuan let out a satisfied burp and said, "Thank you for the treat, Brother. I'm full."
"Why are you being so polite with me? I'll take care of you for the rest of your life!"
Li Jiutian patted her little head, his voice filled with doting affection.
Upon hearing this, a faint, barely perceptible blush flashed across Luo Zixuan's small face.
"By the way, what is the first soul skill of your Jade Scepter?"
After finishing their meal, Li Jiutian began to chat casually.
"I haven't obtained my first soul ring yet. Because I have an auxiliary-type martial soul, and I come from the countryside, so..."
Luo Zixuan lowered her head, saying helplessly.
"Silly girl, why didn't you tell your brother sooner!"
"Let's go. I'll take you to the Sunset Forest to hunt a soul beast right now!"
Li Jiutian said, feigning anger.
"But Brother, can just the two of us really do it..."
Luo Zixuan was somewhat worried; after all, she had never seen Li Jiutian's martial soul.
"Your brother will be the strongest man on the Douluo Continent in the future. This is the perfect chance for you to witness my strength. Let's go!"
Li Jiutian took her small hand and walked out of the cafeteria.
"The Sunset Forest is too far away from us. Maybe we should go another day."
Luo Zixuan suddenly stopped in her tracks and said.
Li Jiutian smiled slightly, then unfurled the angel wings on his back.
"Good heavens! Brother, what exactly is your martial soul!"
Looking at those brilliant wings, Luo Zixuan was quite shocked.
"My martial soul is the Eight-Winged Angel, a top-tier divine martial soul!"
"I'll carry you in a moment, and we'll fly to the Sunset Forest very quickly."
After Li Jiutian finished speaking, he swept Luo Zixuan up into his arms in a bridal carry, then gently flapped his wings and flew toward the Sunset Forest!
Luo Zixuan clung tightly to Li Jiutian's chest, and it took quite a while before she dared to open her eyes.
At this point, the two of them were already flying hundreds of meters in the air. Luo Zixuan looked down and couldn't help but exclaim:
"I never imagined Spirit City could be so beautiful!"
On the outskirts of the Sunset Forest.
Li Jiutian landed slowly, retracted his wings, and said calmly:
"We'll see if there's a suitable soul beast for you in a moment. Remember to do exactly as I told you earlier."
"Understood. Once you've beaten the soul beast into a critical state, I'll use the short blade in my hand to deliver the final blow!"
Luo Zixuan replied, following Li Jiutian vigilantly.
"Let's search for a soul beast near the edge of the forest. A hundred-year soul ring will be enough for your first one!"
Li Jiutian's eyes flashed with golden light as he carefully scanned the surrounding soul beasts.
Finally, he spotted a giant butterfly, three meters long, perched on an inconspicuous branch.
The butterfly's wings were purple and covered in dense, intricate patterns that looked extremely eerie.
"Do you see that butterfly?"
Li Jiutian pointed at the giant butterfly and said softly.
"Yes!" Luo Zixuan nodded, looking at the butterfly nervously.
"That is a five-hundred-year-old Ink Blue Butterfly. It's just right for your first soul ring!"
"Wait here for me, and only come over to deliver the final blow when I give you the signal!"
Li Jiutian gave a word of caution before charging toward the butterfly first!
Just then, the Ink Blue Butterfly's wings suddenly emitted a cloud of toxic mist.
"Poison is useless against me!"
"First Soul Skill, Vacuum Slash!"
Li Jiutian was enveloped in a golden protective barrier, and the toxic mist could not penetrate it at all.
A five-meter-long blade of light then surged toward the Ink Blue Butterfly's left wing!
The Ink Blue Butterfly's wings were as fragile as paper; the moment they made contact with the light blade, they snapped off instantly!
After having its wing severed, the Ink Blue Butterfly crashed heavily to the ground.
"Xiaoxuan, now! Give it the finishing blow!" Li Jiutian shouted.
Luo Zixuan's expression turned cold as she gripped her short blade and charged at the Ink Blue Butterfly!
"Swish!"
The short blade pierced through the Ink Blue Butterfly's head, and it soon stopped breathing.
A yellow, century-level soul ring slowly rose from its corpse.
"Hurry and absorb this soul ring; I'll stand guard for you!"
Li Jiutian said with a smile.
"Mm!" Luo Zixuan replied, then began to meditate and absorb the soul ring.
About ten minutes later.
Luo Zixuan opened her eyes and said excitedly, "Brother, I finally have a soul ring too!"
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