Qian Renxue, Raised by Her Grandfather

Li Fei felt as if he were about to suffocate. His entire body seemed no longer his own, wrapped in the aura of death, as though he would die the next second. He struggled to open his mouth. "But... if he breaks through... he himself... can solve it too..."

"Speak!"

Bibi Dong instantly withdrew her aura and stared coldly at Li Fei. The concentrated Soul Power fluctuations in her hand made Li Fei understand exactly what would happen if he failed to give an answer.

"Saintess, low Innate Soul Power often limits a Soul Master's development. Yu Xiaogang himself is an example—his Soul Power has remained at rank twenty-nine. But there is always a sliver of possibility. I believe that if he finds the right method, he can still break through." Li Fei did not even have time to catch his breath. Ignoring the sweat soaking his body, he hurriedly spoke.

"And what is that method?!" Bibi Dong asked.

"Your Highness, I am only seven years old this year. My experience and knowledge are insufficient, but I believe Yu Xiaogang himself can find it. He possesses abundant theoretical knowledge and enough experience. As long as he takes in some people with Innate Soul Power of one or two ranks, like himself, I believe that with his abilities, he should be able to deduce a method for his own breakthrough!" Li Fei spoke quickly, terrified that if he were even a moment slower, Bibi Dong would simply kill him.

Only then did Bibi Dong remember that Li Fei was merely seven years old. No matter how talented he was, he could not possibly compare to those who had studied this field for years. If those people could not solve the problem, what solution could this child possibly have?

I actually lost control just now and wanted to kill this child. Is the influence of Slaughter City still lingering? I have clearly cultivated my character for such a long time, yet I still unconsciously want to kill.

If I really killed this child, what would Xue Er think of me?!

Forget it. This child has already provided a method that is not really a method. It should be useful to Xiaogang, right?

Bibi Dong sighed and waved her hand. "You may leave for now. If you think of a way to break through, remember to tell me!"

"Yes!"

After saying that, Li Fei used every ounce of strength he had. He even employed the technique of Burst Step, swiftly fleeing the palace.

Outside the palace gates, Li Fei braced his hands on his knees and gasped for breath. His eyes were full of relief that he had survived, but his heart was also filled with confusion. Bibi Dong was such a ruthless person, someone destined to become the Pope in the future. How could she fail to control her emotions?!

"Li Fei, are you alright?!"

With tear tracks still at the corners of her eyes, Qian Renxue rushed to Li Fei's side and anxiously examined him from head to toe.

"Your Highness, I'm fine!" Li Fei gave her a reassuring smile.

"Come with me!"

Qian Renxue grabbed Li Fei's arm and ran toward the rear of Spirit Hall. On the back mountain of Spirit Hall stood only one towering building. She Long had previously told Li Fei that it was the Worship Hall, where a group of Super Douluo who had withdrawn from worldly affairs lived in seclusion.

The two did not enter the Worship Hall. Instead, they passed through Spirit Hall and arrived at an ancient villa. Its interior was luxuriously decorated in an old-fashioned style, yet it did not lack grandeur or elegance.

Qian Renxue pulled Li Fei onto a sofa nearby and began to cry again. Li Fei did not know what to do or how to comfort her. Then he heard Qian Renxue begin to speak.

"Ever since Mother Bibi Dong gave birth to me..."

Li Fei did not say much. He sat quietly beside Qian Renxue and listened as she spoke of the past. Only then did he learn that Bibi Dong had not merely spoken harshly to Qian Renxue and treated her coldly—Qian Xunji, her father, had shown her no concern either. It was already good if they met once a year. Only after her Spirit Awakening, when she possessed Innate Soul Power at rank twenty, did he begin to care for her more.

From childhood until now, it had basically been her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, who cared for her, played with her, and gave her a fairly happy childhood. Yet deep down, she had always wanted Bibi Dong's love.

No wonder Qian Renxue had been in such pain after Qian Daoliu sacrificed himself for her. Qian Daoliu could be said to have been Qian Renxue's only true family.

"Li Fei, you won't leave me, right?!" After speaking, Qian Renxue looked at Li Fei with a pleading expression.

"Your Highness, don't worry. I'll stay by your side from now on!" Li Fei felt helpless. Not knowing how else to comfort her, he could only nod and agree.

"Then it's settled!" Qian Renxue extended her right hand before Li Fei.

How does this world have pinky promises too?

Unable to stop himself from grumbling inwardly, Li Fei extended his right hand and hooked pinkies with Qian Renxue.

"Wonderful!" Afterward, Qian Renxue wiped away her tears and smiled happily.

"Then, Your Highness, shouldn't we go train now?!" Li Fei asked at an inappropriate moment.

"Let's go!" Qian Renxue rolled her eyes and took the lead in running toward the Mimicry Environment area.

After the two left, a middle-aged man walked out of a room in the villa. Upon closer inspection, he looked remarkably similar to Qian Xunji, who sat upon the Pope's throne. He was none other than Qian Daoliu, the chief worshiper of Spirit Hall.

Qian Daoliu looked at Li Fei's departing figure, a strange glint appearing in his eyes. The next second, he turned into a flash of golden light and vanished.

Ever since meeting Bibi Dong last time, Li Fei had not seen her again. Every day, he either trained with Qian Renxue, participated in Soul Arena matches, or borrowed books on Soul Skills from the library to study. His days were very fulfilling.

What surprised Li Fei most was the change in Sister Ying's attitude toward him, as well as that of Spirit Hall's elders. They treated him much better than before. Whenever they met, they would nod and greet him.

Whenever he asked them about cultivation problems, they would even answer patiently, rather than telling him as before to go ask his father himself if he wanted to live.

Two months passed quickly. Li Fei's Soul Power rose again, reaching rank eighteen, and he also obtained a Silver Soul Badge. Qian Renxue's physical condition had reached the level Li Fan had possessed when he first hunted a Spirit Ring, while her spiritual power had also grown considerably stronger. At this rate, Qian Renxue would be able to absorb a thousand-year Spirit Ring in less than a year.

At that moment, Li Fei sat in the contestant area of the Soul Arena, preparing for his eighth battle in the Soul Grandmaster division as he continuously adjusted his condition.

As his battles in the Soul Grandmaster division continued, Li Fei found them increasingly difficult. In his previous match, he had even used eighty percent of his strength. He had relied on the Chaotic Cloak Rod Technique he created and fought for more than ten minutes before defeating his opponent. This made him realize that there were quite a few hidden talents in the Soul Arena division, and he could not underestimate anyone.

"I hope my next opponent won't disappoint me!" Li Fei's eyes were filled with anticipation.