Lin Fan Goes Out

Qian Xunji sat in the main seat and began to ponder.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, "There's no need for ordinary Soul Master to try."

"Using the age range of twelve to thirty, disregarding Soul Power Level and focusing solely on their Innate Soul Power, we will test their reactions to the Sea God's Heart, starting with Innate Soul Power level seven, one by one within this age range."

"Even if they fail to elicit a response from the Sea God's Heart, gathering them in Spirit City now will allow them to come to the island to undergo the Sea God Godhood assessment if the Grand Worshipper subsequently establishes a cooperative relationship with Sea God Island."

After pondering for a moment, Bibi Dong said, "Teacher, this idea is feasible. Let's prepare for it as soon as possible."

Yue Guan explained, "Your Majesty, however, most geniuses over the age of twenty have already graduated from the Spirit Hall Academy. Some train in the Sub-Hall across the continent, while others hone their skills on the continent itself. Therefore, only those between the ages of twelve and twenty remain at the Academy."

Qian Xunji immediately ordered, "Issue a summons from the Spirit Hall, ordering them to put aside their affairs and training, and those outside to return to Spirit City. Yue Guan, you take care of this."

"Dong'er, go to the Academy and, from the files held by the dean, gather the students who meet the criteria and are still Academy."

"Yes, Your His Holiness the Pope!" Bibi Dong and Yue Guan replied simultaneously.

Bibi Dong and Yue Guan then left the Pope's Palace and went about their own business.

The matter concerning Bibi Dong is the simplest; based on the Academy's records, it's easy to find someone who meets the criteria.

After all, geniuses with Innate Soul Power of level seven or above are extremely rare.

Therefore, the total number of people in the Academy, regardless of age, is only about twenty.

So Bibi Dong spent the rest of her time chatting with Lin Fan.

That day, Lin Fan suddenly said to Bibi Dong, "Dong'er, I feel almost better. Although I can't see, could you take me for a walk?"

"There should be some woods near the village, right? Could you take me for a walk in the surrounding mountains so I can get some fresh air?"

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong was suddenly taken aback.

Bibi Dong couldn't refuse Lin Fan's small request.

She knew that Lin Fan had been living in this courtyard for a month, and refusing even this small request would only make Lin Fan more suspicious.

Bibi Dong glanced out the window and replied, "Lin Fan, the weather's not good today. It's a bit overcast, looks like it's going to rain."

"How about we wait a couple of days, when the weather's a bit better, and I'll take you for a walk up the mountain."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Okay, let's wait until the weather is better, okay?"

Bibi Dong nodded. "Yes, it's settled."

After their conversation, Bibi Dong reported the matter to Qian Xunji.

Qian Xunji, resting her chin on her hand, asked, "Lin Fan wants to go for a walk?"

"This is difficult!"

Bibi Dong said helplessly, "Yes, teacher! This is the first request Lin Fan has made since he came to the Spirit Hall a month ago, so it's hard to refuse."

"Our Spirit Hall is located on a hill in the center of Spirit City, surrounded by streets on all sides. The least populated area is behind the Spirit Hall."

"But if I want to take Lin Fan for a walk, it's obviously not a good idea to go out."

Qian Xunji thought for a moment and said, "Dong'er, let's cover his features first and take him to the woods outside the city to the west."

Bibi Dong nodded. "That's the only way."

On the third day, the weather finally cleared up.

Qian Xunji followed Bibi Dong to Lin Fan's residence.

Qian Xunji, "Xiao Fan, Dong'er said you want to go out for a walk?"

Lin Fan smiled and said, "That's right, Village Chief. Lying down like this all the time isn't a good thing."

Qian Xunji laughed and said, "Alright, do you want me to come along?"

Lin Fan said, "No need, Dong'er can take care of me. Village Chief, you must have a lot of things to do."

Qian Xunji said, "Then let Dong'er accompany you."

Qian Xunji then Bibi Dong, "Dong'er, Xiao Fan has poor eyesight, so you must hold his hand. It wouldn't be good if he fell and bumped his head."

Bibi Dong immediately replied, "Master, I understand."

Then Bibi Dong said to Lin Fan, "Lin Fan, take my hand."

Lin Fan nodded. "Okay."

Bibi Dong stepped forward and took Lin Fan's hand, saying, "Come with me, watch your step."

Lin Fan chuckled and said, "Dong'er, your hands are so soft!"

"You're such a chatterbox!" Bibi Dong gently patted Lin Fan's head with her other hand.

Bibi Dong led Lin Fan out of the house, Qian Xunji, who was standing inside, suddenly narrowed his eyes.

A golden light emanated from his body, and the phantom of his Angel Martial Soul appeared faintly behind him.

"Go!" Qian Xunji whispered, and a golden light shot into Lin Fan's head.

Lin Fan's senses were immediately blocked, meaning his five senses were obscured.

Immediately, Qian Xunji quickly moved to Lin Fan's other side, grabbed his arm, and took off with Lin Fan.

Before long, they arrived at the grove of trees outside the city.

Qian Xunji instructed, "Dong'er, you take Lin Fan around here for a while. I'll come back in an hour."

Bibi Dong nodded. "Understood, teacher."

Then, Qian Xunji lifted the blockade, restoring Lin Fan's perception of the outside world, and he returned to the city.

Only Lin Fan and Bibi Dong remained.

Everything happened so fast that Lin Fan thought he had just stepped out of the courtyard.

"Dong'er, it's so quiet!" Lin Fan said, moving his head from side to side. "Where are we?"

Bibi Dong said softly, "We're already at the edge of the woods."

Lin Fan was taken aback. "So fast? I feel like I just left the house."

Bibi Dong pouted and said, "Of course, it's your fault for not being able to see. Actually, where you live is at the back of the village, very close to the foot of the mountain."

"Okay," Lin Fan said, exasperated. "Being blind is really annoying; I can't do anything."

"However, I heard a lot of birdsong."

Lin Fan then took a deep breath. "Sure enough, once I'm in the woods, my breathing is much easier."

Bibi Dong took Lin Fan's hand again and said, "Don't wander off, be careful not to bump into a tree."

"Just walk a few steps on this path. Otherwise you might bump your head and aggravate your injury. I don't want to take care of you for the rest of my life."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "I understand. Then let's take a few steps along the path."

"By the way, I've been telling the story the whole time, so I don't know the name of the little hill we're walking on now. Could you tell me about it?"

"Alright!" Bibi Dong paused for a moment before saying, "This is called... Soul Mountain!"

"Soul Mountain?" Lin Fan was taken aback. "What a strange name."

Bibi Dong started making things up, saying, "Because the village's unified burial ground is not far away, where Ancestors have been buried, this mountain is called Soul Mountain."

"The forest is called the Soul Resting Forest, meaning that our Ancestors can rest in peace here."

"Oh!" Lin Fan exclaimed in sudden realization, "The village's collective burial site must be quite unique, it's a pity I can't see it yet."

Bibi Dong nodded. "It's alright. Land is limited, and if it's too far away, the mountains are too deep and it's not safe."

"So, I can only take you around the Soul Resting Forest. If we go too deep, there are poisonous snakes and insects, and there are many weeds and thorns, so there's no need to go."

Lin Fan could only nod after hearing this.

So Bibi Dong kept rambling on to Lin Fan until an hour later, when Qian Xunji returned to their side.

They brought Lin Fan back to the courtyard in the same way.