"Elemental Dragon King?"
"No wonder Yan'er was able to bring Na'er back back then. The Martial Souls of those two little ones really are closely connected."
Looking at the silver dragon phantom behind Gu Yuena, Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli exchanged smiles, unable to contain their excitement.
They were both possessors of dragon-type Martial Souls.
They could tell at a glance whether a bloodline was strong or not.
The only one who seemed hesitant to speak was undoubtedly Jiang Yan, who was looking at Na'er beside him as though contemplating life.
"Since when was Na'er's Martial Soul the Elemental Dragon King?"
He looked at her and silently transmitted his voice.
"Because..."
"Who told Brother's Dragon God to become the Holy Dragon King?"
Gu Yuena blinked mischievously, the corners of her lips curling upward. The Holy Dragon King and the Elemental Dragon King were a pair—perfectly reasonable, right?
Of course, she meant as brother and sister.
"Na'er, then your Innate Soul Power is...?"
Expectation covered Jiang Lingli's face as he looked at Na'er. Though it sounded like a question, he already knew the answer.
"Uncle Li, naturally, it is Innate Full Soul Power."
Gu Yuena smiled faintly and answered.
"As expected..."
"With a Martial Soul capable of rivaling Yan'er's, Na'er must surely possess an equally powerful top-tier Dragon King."
Jiang Lingli's lips curved up. As he met his uncle's gaze, his eyes were filled with anticipation for the brilliant future they had foreseen for the two children!
His nephew Jiang Yan possessed the potential to become a god!
And Na'er, who had been like a child bride since childhood...
She possessed the potential to become a god as well!
Still delighted, his gaze inadvertently swept toward Di Tian, and he quietly calmed himself.
"Brother Gu, how do you intend to nurture Na'er's talent? Will you take her back with you afterward?"
He could sense that the man before him was extremely powerful. Moreover, a family capable of producing a junior like Na'er was likely an ancient towering tree on the continent.
But the Gu Clan, this ancient family...
He truly had never heard of it.
"As for the young lady's future arrangements, now that you mention it, I will have to trouble all of you with a favor."
Upon hearing this, a glint flashed through Di Tian's eyes. He had been waiting for those words.
"For the next two days after her Martial Soul awakening, I will guard my young lady as she absorbs her inherited Soul Spirit. After that... I would like to ask the two of you and Young Master Jiang to continue taking care of her."
His expression was serious as he spoke solemnly.
"Hmm?"
"You're not taking Na'er away?"
Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli were utterly caught off guard. Their eyes lit up instinctively as they hurriedly asked.
"My family has suffered an unforeseen change. If not for that, we would not have lost the young lady back then. In the coming years, there will only be more people watching the Gu Clan.
"That is why I wish to ask the two of you to care for the young lady."
Di Tian shook his head and spoke slowly.
Take Lord Silver Dragon King away?
Not a chance!
If he entertained such a thought for even a second, it would be disloyal to both his lord and Lord Silver Dragon King.
His lord had never considered letting Lord Silver Dragon King leave, and Lord Silver Dragon King had never wanted to leave his lord's side. What was that called?
Mutual affection, rushing toward each other from both sides, bound together through life and death!
How could a guard like him seek trouble by breaking them apart?
As the saying went, loyalty that was not absolute was absolute disloyalty. He, Di Tian, really wanted to make progress.
"..."
Meanwhile, the uncle and nephew before Di Tian were completely shocked, unable to speak for a moment.
"Of course, if the two of you are unwilling, that is fine as well. You have already been troubled enough by us over the years."
Seeing that the two seemed hesitant, Di Tian's expression stiffened. Though helpless inside, he still composed himself.
He had tried, so he would have no regrets.
"No, we are willing."
Yet upon hearing those words, Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli immediately came back to their senses and spoke firmly.
"For the past three years, Na'er has long since become family to us. Both Yan'er and we are very fond of Na'er."
"If your family has special circumstances..."
"The two of us are willing to shoulder this responsibility."
Jiang Luochuan smiled kindly and said frankly.
The uncle and nephew's current mood was far beyond merely wonderful.
They had thought the other side was going to take Na'er away, only for them to voluntarily leave her behind in the end.
"Na'er, are you willing to do as Elder Gu said?"
"Will you continue living here with us?"
At the same time, Jiang Lingli looked toward Gu Yuena and asked.
After all, the little one's wishes were the most important.
"Uncle, Grandpa Jiang."
"Na'er is willing."
Gu Yuena nodded with a smile, her gaze remaining fixed on Jiang Yan as she answered directly.
Where Brother was, that was home.
She liked it here very much.
"Since that is the case."
"We will accept this small favor."
Jiang Luochuan smiled faintly and said.
"Then I thank you both."
"I came here in haste and did not have time to prepare any gifts. Please accept this humble offering."
As Di Tian spoke, he waved his hand. A special jade box appeared in his hand, which he handed to the two of them.
"This is...?"
Under their curious gazes, the jade box opened, revealing two blood-red spirit fruits that gleamed brilliantly.
"Two Ten Thousand Year Blood Dragon Fruits."
"The two of you are also possessors of dragon-type Martial Souls. Please accept these spirit fruits."
Di Tian introduced them with a smile.
"This..."
"This is far too precious. Sir, we cannot accept it."
Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli both widened their eyes.
Ten Thousand Year Blood Dragon Fruits!
What kind of concept was that? Soul Beasts that exceeded ten thousand years had long since developed intelligence. These were rare treasures that could practically become Soul Beasts themselves.
Soul bones were rare enough in this world, but the value of these heavenly treasures far exceeded that of ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones!
And there were two of them!
"This is my master's intention, so please do not stand on ceremony. These heavenly treasures are of little use to members of my family, but for the two of you, they are key to breaking through your future bottlenecks."
Di Tian smiled and shook his head, speaking frankly.
"Since that is the case..."
"Then we shall no longer refuse. Thank you, sir, and please convey our gratitude to your master as well."
Jiang Luochuan took a deep breath. One did not accept rewards without merit, but they had rendered some service, after all. Besides, treasures of such caliber might truly help him gamble on a chance to break through to the Titled rank!
"Di Tian is quite sensible."
Jiang Yan watched the scene unfold. No wonder Di Tian was so good at dealing with people—his handling of favors and relationships was truly excellent.
Such a loyal Di Tian.
Naturally deserved a future of his own.
"Young lady, I have already brought the inherited Soul Spirit."
"Please prepare to absorb it."
Di Tian looked toward Gu Yuena and spoke respectfully.
"Mm, then I'll have to trouble Uncle Gu."
Gu Yuena answered calmly. She gave Jiang Yan one last wink before quickly sitting cross-legged on the second floor.
"A Soul Spirit...?"
Jiang Yan focused his perception on the second floor. Sensing that she truly was breaking through, he merely smiled without speaking.
The breakthrough was real, but...
Was it really a Soul Spirit?
Why would the mighty Silver Dragon King need any Soul Spirit?
Still, he truly did not know what level Na'er's cultivation would reach after breaking through...
"A sixteenth-level Soul Master?"
"Huh?"
Not long after, when Gu Yuena reappeared before Jiang Yan and the others, Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli felt her aura and could not help but shudder.
How was this absorbing an inherited Soul Spirit?!
This was...
A cultivation cheat device!
"Level sixteen already."
"Was this Gu Yue's starting level when she first appeared in the original work?"
Jiang Yan was not all that surprised inside, but when he saw the excitement in her eyes as she looked at him, he still smiled gently.
"Na'er is really amazing."
"Not really, I'm still far behind Brother!"
Gu Yuena giggled. She seemed modest, but the instant she heard his praise, she had already let out a delighted little "ehe," her mood becoming excellent.
"You two, there is no need to be so surprised."
"The young lady has not gone without trying to cultivate during these three years. It is perfectly normal for her Soul Power to have increased."
Di Tian looked at the stunned Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli, smiling as he shook his head. His tone betrayed little emotion.
"Elder Gu, the inheritance of your Gu Clan..."
"It truly is terrifying!"
Jiang Lingli silently sucked in a breath of cold air.
This Gu Clan...
Perhaps it was not merely an ancient towering tree?
At that thought, his gaze swept toward Jiang Yan.
Yan'er, just how far can your eyes see?
"Na'er, what is your first Soul Skill?"
Ignoring the gazes of the two elders, Jiang Yan kept his eyes on Gu Yuena and asked gently.
"Brother, my first Soul Skill is called Elemental Tide. While the Soul Skill is active, I will receive the effects of every element. It can benefit not only me, but also grant attributes to one other person."
"The elemental attributes my Martial Soul commands are ice, fire, wind, earth, light, darkness, and space. Every two elements can intertwine to form Elemental Fusion."
Gu Yuena said with a smile.
Her first Soul Skill: Elemental Tide.
While the Soul Skill was active, it provided boosts to all elemental attributes and could share those boosts with one other person.
"What do you mean by boosts to all elemental attributes?"
Jiang Yan paused before continuing to ask.
"Fire increases critical damage, ice increases control, earth increases strength, wind increases penetration, light increases explosions, darkness increases intimidation, and space..."
"It lets my attacks instantly appear anywhere unexpected."
Gu Yuena spoke gently, her voice sweet.
Yet when Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli heard those words, both of them shuddered again.
Another all-attribute enhancement-type Soul Skill!
Just like Yan'er's? With such outrageous values, they might as well fill in however much they wanted themselves!
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