A Year Later! Qian Xunye: Xiaogang, Your Good Days Are Over

There were still 83 Dark Night Mark slots remaining—not too many, but not too few either.

Qian Xunye was in no hurry. He would keep them for now and slowly search for suitable candidates.

After handling his affairs, he immediately returned to the Hall of Consecration to continue accompanying Qian Renxue in her training.

In the blink of an eye, a year had passed.

Qian Renxue was already ten years old.

Girls her age were in a period of rapid growth.

So, in just one year, Qian Renxue's appearance and figure had changed drastically.

She had grown to 1.6 meters tall, with a slender figure and increasingly delicate features. Much of her childishness had faded, and she was about to become a vibrant young girl.

In just one year, her soul power had risen four levels, reaching level 47, a Soul Ancestor.

Under Qian Xunye's year of special training, Qian Renxue's movement techniques, reaction speed, physical fitness, and combat fundamentals had all improved tremendously.

Especially through sparring with him, her attacks now carried a ruthless edge.

Qian Renxue's strength had undergone an enormous transformation in just one year.

Unless she encountered an expert above the Soul Sage level, few could now stand against her.

Over the past year, Xie Yue, Yan, Dugu Yan, and the other talented individuals branded with the Dark Night Mark had also each advanced several levels in soul power, allowing Qian Xunye to gradually absorb quite a bit of soul power energy.

In one year, Qian Xunye's soul power had improved greatly.

At this rate, he would break through again in less than a year!

"Not bad, Xiaoxue. You've grown quickly over the past year, but if you want to continue improving in areas beyond soul power, you can't keep training in the Hall of Consecration forever."

"So, your uncle has decided to take you out for training. Only by experiencing real fights and battles between life and death can you become a true soul master."

"By constantly fighting enemies on the line between life and death, you'll also grow faster." Qian Xunye spoke with a serious expression.

Qian Renxue was currently a flower raised in a greenhouse. She had never experienced killing.

When such a flower truly encountered a life-or-death slaughter outside, she could easily suffer for it.

So it was time for Qian Xunye to take her out and let her witness the cruelty of the soul master world and the dangers of society.

"Uncle, Xiaoxue has been waiting for this day for so long. I can finally go out and train!" Qian Renxue said eagerly.

"Heh, you little girl." Qian Xunye shook his head with a smile. "Alright, go tell your grandfather. We'll set off right away!"

"Mhm, mhm~"

The two headed together toward the main hall where Qian Daoliu was.

Qian Xunye waited outside the gate.

Qian Renxue entered alone.

At that moment, inside the Hall of Consecration.

The seven great consecrators were gathered together, discussing Bibi Dong.

"Great Consecrator, Bibi Dong has hidden herself too well. We've searched for an entire year without finding even the slightest trace of her."

Azure Luan sighed. "Yes! There hasn't been a single bit of information!"

"Enough. You may return for now. Let Snake Spear, Porcupinefish, Ghost Leopard, and Demon Bear continue leading people in the search. In any case, Bibi Dong won't become a god so quickly." Qian Daoliu waved his hand, preparing to withdraw the forces of the other six consecrators and reduce the intensity of the hunt for Bibi Dong.

Hearing their conversation outside, Qian Xunye shook his head. "They won't be able to find Bibi Dong. Looks like I'll have to make a move myself."

Bibi Dong indeed would not become a god so quickly.

But over the next few years, with Rakshasa's Nine Trials empowering her and her beginning to cultivate her second martial soul, the Devouring Soul Spider Emperor, her growth rate would become extraordinarily fast.

If she was not killed soon, it would become difficult to kill her in a few more years.

Moreover, Bibi Dong had become undead and had completely departed from the trajectory of the original story.

Qian Xunye was not certain whether the current Bibi Dong might become a god even faster!

As long as this woman remained alive, she would always be an enormous hidden threat.

"I'll give it a try. Perhaps I can force Bibi Dong out with this method." Qian Xunye had already formed a plan.

A moment later, Qian Renxue emerged with a delighted expression. "Uncle, Grandpa agreed to let me go out training with you~"

"Heh, then let's go."

"Mhm! We're setting off!~"

Uncle and niece immediately set out, leaving the Pope's Palace on foot.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo followed in secret.

"Uncle, where will the first stop of our journey across the continent be? How should we plan the route?" Qian Renxue asked.

"No rush. First, we'll go to Notting City to handle something. Once that's done, we'll begin our training journey," Qian Xunye said.

"Notting City? Uncle, what are you going to that little place for?" Qian Renxue asked in confusion.

"You'll know when we get there." Qian Xunye did not elaborate, inwardly wondering, Yu Xiaogang should be at Notting Spirit Master Academy by now, right?

Xiaogang, oh Xiaogang. My brother Xun Ji died, and when it comes down to it, the karma behind it all began with you. Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong have already paid the price they deserved. Now it's your turn, Yu Xiaogang.

Bibi Dong still deeply loved Yu Xiaogang in her heart. She hated him, but she loved him as well. So Qian Xunye's plan was to capture Yu Xiaogang and use him to lure Bibi Dong out.

It all depended on whether Bibi Dong would show herself and risk danger for that useless Yu Xiaogang.

Qian Xunye sent a voice transmission to Chrysanthemum Douluo, who was following in secret. "Elder Yue Guan, go to Sunset Forest and find Dugu Bo. Tell him to meet me in Notting City."

"Huh? Dugu Bo?" Chrysanthemum Douluo froze.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you. Dugu Bo is already under my command."

Chrysanthemum Douluo was greatly startled. "What! That old poisoner who refuses both soft and hard methods actually submitted to Young Master Xunye? This truly is unexpected!"

"Alright, Young Master Xunye, but that old poisoner and I have deep grievances. If I go, we might end up fighting."

"Fight if you want. Just don't cripple each other. Go quickly!"

"Yes!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately headed for Sunset Forest.

"Xiaoxue, your Six-Winged Angel martial soul symbolizes Spirit Hall's highest status. During your future training journey, enemies will be frightened enough the moment they see your martial soul. That won't help your training at all."

"So from now on, disguise your martial soul as something else. Train outside without relying on your identity as Spirit Hall's young mistress," Qian Xunye said.

"Alright, I understand."

Qian Renxue had already absorbed an Angel inheritance soul bone. This soul bone possessed the ability to disguise her, even allowing her to alter the form of her martial soul.

The two continued toward Notting City.

Two days later.

Qian Xunye and Qian Renxue arrived beneath Notting City.

"Notting City, we've finally arrived."

"Xiaogang, your good days are over too!" Qian Xunye's expression turned cold. "Let's go! Into the city!"

The two stepped into Notting City.

Qian Renxue asked, "Uncle, we're in Notting City now. Where are we going next?"

"To Notting Spirit Master Academy to find Yu Xiaogang."

"Yu Xiaogang? That name sounds a little familiar."