White Snake Maiden's Talent, White Snake Demon Core, and Water Vein Affinity

Mind control.

Forced control over snake-type soul beasts.

An independent space could be opened within the eyes to contain living creatures.

Any one of these three abilities, taken on its own, was enough to shock anyone.

Yet all of them had been concentrated in a six-year-old child who had only just absorbed his first soul ring.

This had completely exceeded her understanding.

And yet, it had truly happened to her own disciple.

Qian Renxue gazed at She Xian, emotions churning endlessly in the depths of her eyes.

Shock, confusion, and an increasingly intense, uncontrollable anticipation.

Just how many more surprises did this child have?

In her mind, Medusa Queen's voice still carried irrepressible shock.

"Azure Snake Three-Flower Eyes... They really are the Azure Snake Three-Flower Eyes..."

She murmured, her tone incomparably complex.

Little White, meanwhile, was brimming with delight. "Husband is amazing!"

She Xian's heart was likewise in turmoil.

Azure Snake Three-Flower Eyes.

This unexpected delight had come without the slightest warning.

The thousand-year Icebound Python had turned into a streak of light right before their eyes and vanished into thin air.

Qian Renxue's eyes remained fixed on She Xian for a long while, unable to look away.

This method had completely departed from the conventional path of soul masters.

"Ahem, Teacher..."

She Xian coughed lightly, breaking the excessive silence.

"What is it?"

Qian Renxue suppressed the storm raging in her heart and resumed her lofty, cold demeanor.

She Xian rubbed his nose, his expression somewhat strange.

"This disciple has one more matter."

"What matter?"

She Xian blinked, smiling with perfect innocence.

"After absorbing this Ice Flood Dragon soul ring, my White Snake Martial Soul seems to have also awakened a... well, talent."

"What did you say?"

Qian Renxue's eyelid twitched sharply.

It was one thing for absorbing a soul ring to produce an additional special eye technique.

But his martial soul itself could actually throw in another talent?

Was this a buy-one-get-two deal?

Deep within his mind, Little White's soft, gentle voice quietly sounded.

"Husband, when I fused with the Ice Flood Dragon bloodline just now, the water vapor and frost power within my body naturally converged, awakening the innate talent [Water Vein Affinity]."

She Xian cleared his throat and, facing Qian Renxue's shocked gaze, honestly explained.

"This talent is called [Water Vein Affinity]."

"Its specific effect is this: as long as I'm in rainy weather or near water, such as streams, rivers, lakes, or the sea, the power of all my soul skills will directly increase by ten percent."

Qian Renxue took a deep breath and tried her best to keep her tone steady.

"Only ten percent?"

A ten-percent boost was certainly not weak.

But compared to the miraculous Azure Snake Three-Flower Eyes, it seemed somewhat ordinary.

"It's not just that."

She Xian grinned, revealing a mouthful of neat white teeth.

"This talent can grow."

"For every ten levels of soul power I gain, the boost will increase by another ten percent."

"This disciple is currently at level thirteen soul power, so I happen to receive the first-tier ten-percent bonus."

"Once I reach level twenty, as long as I'm standing beside water or it happens to be raining, the power of my soul skills will increase by twenty percent in advance!"

Qian Renxue's breathing completely fell into disorder.

A growth-type environmental enhancement talent!

The higher his soul power, the greater the benefit!

Qian Renxue stared fixedly at the white-haired boy before her, She Xian, waves of shock rising in her heart.

She had never seen a genius as extraordinary as She Xian.

However, what Qian Renxue did not know was that what She Xian had revealed was merely the tip of the iceberg.

At this moment, deep within She Xian's dantian floated a perfectly round, translucent, dazzling pearl that radiated interwoven blue and snowy-white light.

It was the White Snake Demon Core that Little White had condensed after absorbing the Ice Flood Dragon bloodline!

"Husband~"

Little White cheerfully claimed credit within the consciousness space.

"This demon core can help Husband store soul power."

"With it, whenever Husband fights in the future, it'll be like having an extra built-in reservoir of soul power."

"And it can constantly nourish Husband's meridians, purify your soul power, and increase your cultivation speed to a certain extent!"

She Xian sucked in a cold breath inwardly.

Wasn't this the embryonic form of the soul cores that only appeared in the later stages of Douluo Continent?

Not only could it store soul power, it could also serve as a seamless cultivation accelerator!

"Hmph, it is merely a magic core."

Medusa Queen's cold, proud voice abruptly cut in, carrying thirty percent disdain and seventy percent arrogance.

"Here, it can be considered a rare treasure."

"Human, this Queen advises you to keep these things buried in your stomach."

"If your golden-haired teacher learns that your body can produce such exotic treasures on its own, she might very well dissect you herself and carefully study your internal organs."

Medusa Queen's cold mockery sent a chill up She Xian's spine.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty. I'm not stupid!"

She Xian frantically retorted in his heart, Besides, Teacher probably isn't that kind of person.

Still, even the concept of soul cores had not yet emerged in the current Douluo Continent.

Qian Renxue forcibly suppressed her surging emotions, her expression turning solemn.

She stepped forward and placed both hands on She Xian's young shoulders. An unprecedented gravity flickered within her golden phoenix eyes.

"She Xian, look at me."

"Yes!" She Xian obediently raised his head.

"Everything that happened here today, your Azure Snake Three-Flower Eyes and this Water Vein Affinity talent, must not be mentioned to a third person under any circumstances!"

Qian Renxue's tone was incomparably stern, allowing no room for argument.

She understood the weight of these secrets very well.

Even as the young mistress of Spirit Hall, possessing the heaven-gifted god-level martial soul, the Six-Winged Angel—

When she saw She Xian's heaven-defying set of abilities, she could not help but feel a trace of envy and agitation deep within her heart.

If certain greedy people discovered She Xian's abnormalities—

What awaited this child would never be a smooth path to growth.

It would be endless scrutiny, control, and even utter destruction!

Protecting him meant preserving Qian Renxue's strongest future support!

"Did you hear me?" Qian Renxue raised her voice.

She Xian blinked and cautiously asked, "Teacher... Can't I even tell my grandfather?"

Snake Spear Douluo She Long was his biological grandfather.

"No!"

Qian Renxue refused without hesitation.

"Not even Elder Snake Spear can be told!"

"One more person knowing means one more risk of exposure."

"Only secrets buried in the hearts of you and me alone are truly safe!"

She Xian looked at Qian Renxue's pretty face, which had grown ever more cold and captivating from tension, and felt a slight warmth in his heart.

This lofty young mistress was genuinely concerned for his safety at this moment.

"This disciple understands."

She Xian nodded heavily, his expression as innocent as could be.

"Rest assured, Teacher. Other than you, this disciple won't tell anyone!"

Hearing this oath-like promise, Qian Renxue's taut nerves finally relaxed.

She nodded in satisfaction, and her gaze softened considerably.

"It is good that you know how to hide your edge and bide your time."

"The soul hunt is complete. Return to Heaven Dou City with me."

With that, Qian Renxue bent down, wrapped her arms around She Xian, and carried him sideways in her embrace.

The familiar faint fragrance of cold plum blossoms rushed toward him.

The fabric clung tightly to her body, displaying astonishing curves.

With this embrace, She Xian's entire little face unavoidably plunged into that astonishing softness.

Warmth passed through her moist, thin garment, springy and elastic.

She Xian's entire body sank into that breathtaking curve.

His cheek pressed against warm, delicate skin, and his nose was filled with Qian Renxue's uniquely feminine fragrance.

This feeling... went straight to his head!

She Xian sucked in a cold breath and skillfully found the most comfortable angle.

He rubbed his little head deeper into it, wrapping his small hands tightly around Qian Renxue's slender neck.

Fragrant! Soft! Smooth!

"Husband..."

Little White grumbled sourly in the consciousness space.

"You're pressed so close... I'm getting jealous..."

Medusa Queen gave a cold laugh directly.

"Shameless little brat."

"You haven't even grown all your hair yet, but you've already learned how to take advantage of others without being taught."

"If this were in my tribe, this Queen would have twisted off that little head of yours and used it as a ball to kick around."

She Xian retorted righteously in his heart.

"Your Majesty, that is mistaken!"

"What bad intentions could I possibly have?"

"I'm clearly experiencing the warm love of a teacher! Expressing my dependence on Teacher!"

Enjoying this top-tier human cushion, She Xian pressed even closer.

Qian Renxue did not notice the little rascal's covert maneuvering in her arms.

She merely assumed that the child had just undergone an extreme-limit soul ring absorption, leaving his body weak and instinctively seeking comfort.

Seeing She Xian softly nestled in her embrace, an unprecedented feeling quietly spread through Qian Renxue's heart.

She held the boy in her arms tightly. Her pure white wings spread wide, and she transformed into a streak of golden light that shot straight into the heavens.