Over the next few days, life returned to its peaceful routine.
Wukong did not slack off in the slightest despite his explosive increase in strength.
Every day, he cultivated his soul power, tempered his body, and refined faith.
Now and then, he also took some time to relax.
Sometimes, he held Xiao Wu's hand and took Fourth Sister out to wander the streets, buying snacks for the two little gluttons.
Other times, he sat around brewing tea with Rou and Zi JI, discussing their paths, learning from one another, and sharing insights into cultivation and the subtleties of soul skills.
Whenever the mood struck him, Wukong would take Cai Lin flying out to the forest beyond the city, giving the girl a chance to let loose.
His days could hardly have been more carefree.
Spirit City, Saintess Hall.
A top-secret intelligence report lay on a broad purplewood desk.
Two words stood out on its cover—Heaven-Equal.
Bibi Dong opened the dossier and quickly scanned the report.
[Heaven-Equal's original name is Sun Wukong. Approximately twelve years old, he currently resides in Dragon Rising City. His origins are unknown, and Spirit Hall has no registration records for him.] [According to a local bookstore owner, his martial soul is the Twin Dragon Staff, his innate soul power was rank five, and his current cultivation is approximately in the teens.]
As Bibi Dong read this information, a cold smile curved her lips.
Rank-five innate soul power?
If she actually believed that nonsense, she would hardly deserve to be the Saintess.
She continued reading.
The report detailed the people living with Sun Wukong.
``` [Two adult women and two young children also reside in the courtyard residence.]
[One adult woman is named Xiao Rou, with no surname. She previously taught in Xilu City.