She had rare silver hair, purple eyes with curved lashes, as though the dazzling stars of the night sky had all gathered within those dreamy, illusory eyes.
Her nose was exquisitely straight, like white jade meticulously carved by the heavens. Her noble yet delicate temperament was fully on display.
Her cherry-red lips were lush and alluring, gleaming with a lustrous sheen and radiating the most exquisite temptation.
Her skin was fairer than snow and smoother than frost, tender and rosy. Under the sunlight, her crystal-like face seemed draped in a layer of sacred radiance.
When such ultimate beauty came together, even dreams and paintings could never produce such a peerless face.
"Beast, what am I thinking? She's still just a little girl!"
Lu Chen secretly pinched his thigh, forcing himself to wake from his reverie.
From the very first moment he saw Gu Yuena, Lu Chen felt that things like shame no longer mattered. If he encountered something like this again in the future, he, Lu Chen, would still pull this sort of stunt.
"Somehow, I've already fallen for it," Lu Chen sighed.
"Big brother, Na'er missed you." Gu Yuena smiled like a blooming flower and ran toward Lu Chen with light steps.
But halfway there, she suddenly crouched down, pain appearing on her face as her jade-like little hand pressed against her back.
Seeing this, Lu Chen rushed over in alarm.
"Na'er, what's wrong?"
Crouching down, Lu Chen followed Gu Yuena's little hand and saw a shocking wound on her back.
"I almost forgot about this." Lu Chen lovingly stroked Na'er's head. Her soft silver hair was as smooth and supple as silk.
Lu Chen reached toward Gu Yuena's wound and touched it.
The Time Gem's time reversal activated. Under the effects of Time Power, the gruesome wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, returning to normal in only moments.
"All better." Lu Chen smiled, recalling the astonishing sensation when his hand had touched Gu Yuena's back earlier. His thoughts immediately began to wander.
"Big brother is amazing! Na'er doesn't hurt anymore." Gu Yuena beamed and tightly hugged Lu Chen.
"Na'er, big brother will make you some pretty clothes."
After taking human form, Gu Yuena wore only a thin, tattered garment.
Under the Reality Gem's power, the tattered clothing instantly turned into a gorgeous and noble princess dress.
Lu Chen's eyes were full of affection. She had already been beautiful, but now she was even prettier and more adorable.
"Na'er, big brother will get you settled first, then explain a few things to you."
"Mhm, mhm. Na'er will listen to big brother."
Lu Chen stood and took Gu Yuena's boneless little hand in his.
Lu Chen had never been to Nuoding City, but he knew its general direction. It was some distance from Holy Soul Village, though not too far.
He activated Mind Perception and quickly found Nuoding City. Spirit Hall was clearly the largest and most luxurious building in the city.
After locking onto the target, Lu Chen brought Gu Yuena to a secluded, empty room within Spirit Hall through Teleportation.
"Right, I almost forgot to conceal your aura."
As the Silver Dragon King and the co-ruler of soul beasts, Gu Yuena's aura was extremely unique. Anyone with even a little strength could sense the unusual presence emanating from her.
To avoid causing unnecessary trouble, Lu Chen needed to help Na'er conceal that aura.
"There's no need, big brother. Na'er can do it herself."
Na'er's gem-like eyes blinked as silver light wrapped around her entire body. When the silver glow faded, the heart-palpitating aura of the Dragon King had already disappeared.
Lu Chen also noticed that Na'er's originally purple eyes had turned silver.
Only then did Lu Chen remember that the little girl before him was truly a Dragon King.
The Silver Dragon King had inherited the Dragon God's ultimate control over the elements. Wind, earth, water, fire, lightning, light, and darkness—her Soul Skills were too numerous to count.
"I almost forgot that Na'er is very strong too!"
Holding Gu Yuena's little hand, Lu Chen found a Spirit Hall staff member. After asking where the martial soul awakening room was, he brought Gu Yuena over.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Come in. The door isn't locked."
The moment he entered, Lu Chen used the Mind Gem to control everyone in the room without another word.
He had no time to waste here awakening martial souls and testing Soul Power. All he needed was a certificate.
Besides, Na'er did not need any of those tests at all.
Before long, after using special means to obtain Na'er's identification, Lu Chen brought Gu Yuena to Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy.
When they arrived at the entrance of Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy, the gatekeeper spotted Lu Chen and Gu Yuena at once.
Based on his many years of experience guarding the gate, the two before him were no ordinary people, whether in appearance or bearing. The little girl's dress especially was clearly something only nobles could afford.
From far away, the gatekeeper opened the academy gates and respectfully welcomed Lu Chen and Gu Yuena inside.
After finding the academy teachers' office building, Lu Chen quickly completed the necessary procedures.
"Our academy doesn't have single rooms, but there is still an empty four-person dormitory. I'll have someone renovate it immediately."
Mashueno stared at the bag full of Gold Soul Coins on the table, his eyes shining as he spoke to Lu Chen with great enthusiasm.
"There's no need to renovate it. Let Na'er stay in that dormitory. If anyone wants to move in afterward, they must get Na'er's permission."
"Hahaha, understood, understood. We definitely won't let anyone disturb Miss Na'er."
After settling Gu Yuena in, Lu Chen looked at the sun nearing the horizon and said to Na'er, "Na'er, stay here and study properly for the next few days. I'll come see you again tomorrow."
"Where is big brother going?" Gu Yuena's eyes brimmed with tears as she grabbed Lu Chen's arm and refused to let go.
This showed the Mind Gem's power. Though they had only met for the first time, after being influenced by the Mind Gem, she had become excessively dependent on Lu Chen.
Of course, this was the result of Lu Chen's own settings. In Gu Yuena's current memories, she had no memories of anyone else besides Lu Chen.
Her entire inner world was occupied by Lu Chen.
"Big brother still has things to do, and it wouldn't be convenient to bring Na'er along. Don't worry. Once Na'er gets some sleep, she'll see big brother tomorrow morning."
Lu Chen gently stroked Na'er's silver hair. Under Na'er's astonished gaze, Lu Chen transformed back into his original appearance.
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