Yan Hongchen ran through everyone's problems in his mind, as though taking stock of items waiting to be repaired.
He had already helped ease Xiao Hongchen's state of mind and path forward. Their conversations as brothers had gradually dispelled his confusion about talent and the future.
What Xiao Hongchen needed now was not more guidance, but time—to walk, to fall, and to get back up on his own.
He had also sorted through Yi Hongchen's physical condition and mindset. The repeated Purifying Spirit Baptisms had washed away not only the impurities in his meridians, but also the anxieties weighing on his heart. He now felt light all over, and his gaze was far clearer than before.
He had new ideas regarding Liu Yueming's mental issues. The appearance of his third soul skill, "Purifying Spirit Baptism," and the crown had given him greater room to work with.
What he needed to do now was fuse and connect the crown with the head soul bone—at the very least, form an initial soul bone armor and develop new changes from it.
As for Jing Hongchen... Yan Hongchen shook his head slightly. His grandfather did not have many problems, but none of them would be easy to resolve.
Breaking through to the Titled Douluo level required an opportunity; researching humanoid Soul Tools required time; winning the Soul Fighting Tournament required the right time, place, and people. Those matters were all further down the line, so he could only put his grandfather aside for now.
Yue Hongchen... His relationship with Uncle Yue was decent, but he did not know much about him. If he really had to give him something, he could consider killing Xuan Zi someday. Their attributes were rather similar, and presumably all six of Xuan Zi's soul bones would be of some