Ling Xuqing held Gu Yuena's small, cold hand and walked with light steps back to his dormitory.
"Go take a hot bath and wash off all the dirt," Ling Xuqing said, leading Gu Yuena to the washroom. He placed the clean clothes and hot water he had prepared to the side, thoughtfully adjusted the water temperature for her, and then gave his instructions in a gentle voice.
"Mm..." Gu Yuena nodded obediently, a strange luster flickering in her purple eyes.
She clutched the set of clothes that radiated the scent of sunshine tightly and turned to walk into the washroom.
As the sound of water began, Ling Xuqing sat on the edge of the bed and let his thoughts stir.
"Xiao Wu, A Yin, come out."
Following his call, two rays of light flowed out from between his brows.
The spiritual bodies of Xiao Wu and A Yin condensed into form in the center of the dormitory.
"Xuqing, has that little girl gone to take a bath?"
As soon as Xiao Wu emerged, she couldn't wait to crowd toward the washroom door, pricking up her ears to listen to the splashing inside, her large eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.
A Yin also stood to the side, her gentle eyes filled with maternal love. "The child was too dirty. Once she is washed clean, she must be a beautiful little girl."
Not long after, the sound of water in the washroom gradually ceased.
"Creak—"
The wooden door was pushed open gently, and a cloud of misty steam drifted out, accompanied by a faint, clean fragrance of bathing.
When they saw the small figure that walked out, both Xiao Wu and A Yin were stunned in an instant.
It was a beauty sufficient to stun time itself.
The freshly bathed Gu Yuena had damp, short silver hair that clung softly to her fair cheeks, and water droplets slid slowly down her delicate jawline, disappearing into her collarbone.
She had changed into the pale purple dress Ling Xuqing had bought; the hem was embroidered with silver patterns that shimmered under the light.
Those purple, gem-like eyes appeared even clearer and deeper through the mist, as if they contained the entire starry sky.
"My goodness..." Xiao Wu couldn't help but cover her mouth, exclaiming aloud, "Na'er... you are just too beautiful! You look exactly like a little fairy who walked right out of a painting!"
A Yin was also filled with amazement. She walked forward, gently touched Gu Yuena's soft silver hair, and praised her softly, "Indeed, Na'er is truly beautiful. This silver hair and these purple eyes make you the most beautiful child we have ever seen."
Gu Yuena felt a bit embarrassed under their gaze, and two blushes flew across her fair cheeks.
She lowered her head, her small hands twisting the hem of her dress in a flustered manner, her voice as thin as a mosquito's hum. "Thank you... thank you, big sisters, for the compliment..."
Ling Xuqing looked at the brand-new Gu Yuena, a flash of amazement crossing his eyes as well.
He smiled, walked to the table, and opened all the oil-paper bags he had packed while shopping earlier.
"Come, Na'er, you must be hungry after your bath. These are all things your big brother bought for you."
The table was instantly filled with a dazzling array of delicacies: bright red candied haws, steaming roasted sweet potatoes, delicate little osmanthus cakes, and all sorts of other pastries and fruits.
Gu Yuena looked at the table full of food, a glimmer of moisture appearing in her purple eyes.
Although she had only pretended to be a beggar to get close to Ling Xuqing, at this moment, looking at this gentle big brother and the two beautiful big sisters before her, her heart, which had been sealed for tens of thousands of years, truly felt a long-lost warmth.
"Thank you, big brother..." Gu Yuena picked up a piece of osmanthus cake and ate it in small bites, like a little hamster guarding its food.
Ling Xuqing sat beside her, watching her eat, and asked softly, "Na'er, do you have a martial soul?"
Hearing this question, Gu Yuena swallowed the cake in her mouth and nodded vigorously.
"Big brother, Na'er has a martial soul!"
She put down the pastry in her hand, took a deep breath, and extended her fair, tender little hand.
"Hum—"
A brilliant silver light gathered in her palm, and immediately following, a long spear that was entirely silver-white and radiated an aura of extreme sharpness slowly emerged in her hand.
Silver Overlord Spear!
The spear shaft was slender and engraved with intricate silver dragon patterns, and the tip of the spear flickered with a chilling cold light that made one's heart tremble.
"Big brother, look!" Gu Yuena held the Silver Overlord Spear up in front of Ling Xuqing as if presenting a treasure, her purple eyes full of anticipation.
Ling Xuqing looked at that Silver Overlord Spear, a flash of dark golden light flickering deep within his eyes.
He reached out and gently patted Gu Yuena's head, praising her softly, "En, our Na'er is truly amazing! This is a top-tier weapon martial soul!"
Hearing the words "our Na'er," Gu Yuena's cheeks turned completely red, and even the tips of her ears were dyed a shade of pink.
She lowered her head shyly, though the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl upward wildly.
Ling Xuqing withdrew his gaze and continued to ask, "Na'er, have you registered your martial soul at Spirit Hall?"
Gu Yuena shook her head, a trace of confusion flashing in her purple eyes. "Big brother, Na'er doesn't know how to register..."
Ling Xuqing smiled slightly and explained patiently:
"It doesn't matter. Tomorrow, big brother will take you to the Spirit Hall branch to register. Once you are registered, Na'er will be able to receive a soul master subsidy every month, so you won't have to worry about buying delicious food in the future."
"Really?!" Gu Yuena's eyes lit up instantly. She grabbed Ling Xuqing's sleeve in excitement. "Big brother, I can even receive a subsidy?!"
"Of course." Ling Xuqing pinched her little cheek dotingly. "Big brother will take you tomorrow, okay?"
"Okay! Na'er will listen to big brother!" Gu Yuena nodded forcefully, her smile as bright as a flower.
Just then, Ling Xuqing seemed to sense something.
He stood up, and with a thought, a long spear that was entirely dark gold and radiated an incomparably domineering aura slowly emerged in his hand.
Golden Overlord Spear!
"Hum—!!!"
The moment the Golden Overlord Spear appeared, the Silver Overlord Spear in Gu Yuena's hand suddenly began to tremble violently!
Two rays of light—one gold and one silver—intertwined and coiled within the dormitory, erupting with a dazzling light of resonance!
"This is..."
Ling Xuqing and Gu Yuena were both stunned at the same time.
They both knew that the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King were originally two halves split from the Dragon God, and they possessed a natural bond between them.
Their martial souls would naturally resonate as well.
This was the resonance of a martial soul fusion skill!
But Xiao Wu and A Yin did not know any of this.
"My goodness! Such a strong resonance!"
Xiao Wu exclaimed, her eyes wide as she watched the two intertwined rays of gold and silver, her face full of disbelief.
A Yin was also filled with shock. She murmured:
"This kind of resonance... it's just like they were born for each other..."
She looked at Ling Xuqing and Gu Yuena, a trace of curiosity and anticipation flashing in her eyes.
"Why don't you two try it?" A Yin suggested softly. "See what you can fuse into?"
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