Carrying Out a Mission? I Refuse!

Carrying Out a Mission? I Refuse!

After writing down the results of his first-stage research, Lin Feng finally relaxed and decided to go find Qian Renxue.

The Spirit Master World had been shaken these past few days, and Spirit Hall was overflowing with people as well.

First, Qian Xunji had died. Spirit Hall held a ceremony, and under Spirit Hall's pressure, the Clear Sky Sect announced that it would withdraw from the world.

Then Bibi Dong succeeded him as the new Pope, causing an uproar. The two major powers, which had once been on fairly good terms, suddenly tore off all pretenses of civility. No one had expected it.

After all, the higher-ups of every sect knew that Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu had a good relationship. Though rumors claimed there had been other emotional entanglements between them, the two had always seemed like powerful experts who appreciated one another.

"Have you heard? The Spirit Awakening ceremony has been moved up by a month. It'll be held in a few days."

"Oh? Why is that?"

"I heard the new Pope wants to select a highly talented Personal Disciple from this group and choose them as a Saintess Candidate."

"Oh, I see. Ah, what a pity. My little one is already past the age limit."

"Tch, with your granddaughter's Innate Soul Power at rank five? Keep dreaming. And I heard they're choosing from commoners. Even if you had full Innate Soul Power, you still wouldn't qualify."

As he strolled along the road to Douluo Hall and listened to the conversations around him, Lin Feng's heart stirred.

Was Bibi Dong declaring the arrival of a new era? The former Saintess had become the Pope, and by selecting the next Saintess Candidate, she was stabilizing the hearts of Spirit Hall's people.

She had only just taken office and had already made this move. As expected of the Pope who would bring Spirit Hall to its absolute peak.

Unfortunately, she had lost her wits in her youth and been completely fooled by that scumbag.

"Stop right there! Where did this child come from? Douluo Hall is not to be entered without permission!"

Before Lin Feng could speak, a fragrant breeze swept over.

"I'm with him. We have important business with the Great Enshrinement."

Ling Yuan Elder was already standing at Lin Feng's side. She gave him a sweet smile and blinked.

The two guards hurriedly paid their respects.

"Greetings, Ling Yuan Elder."

"It's fine. Let's go, Xiao Feng."

Ling Yuan Elder calmly took Lin Feng's hand.

After their Spirit Awakening, Spirit Masters developed unusually quickly. Though Lin Feng was only a little over nine years old, he was already around 1.6 meters tall, only half a head shorter than Ling Yuan Elder.

Ling Yuan Elder was mature and dashing, while Lin Feng was handsome and composed.

Walking hand in hand, the two unexpectedly gave off a harmonious, contrasting impression.

Lin Feng tugged at her hand. Seeing that Ling Yuan Elder had no intention of letting go, he continued holding it.

Douluo Hall, also known as the Worship Hall, was the highest sacred hall on the entire Douluo Continent.

It stood atop a mountain peak, its marble walls inlaid with gold threads and gemstones that shimmered beneath the sunlight.

Its towering dome and lofty halls, along with their distinct lines and exceptionally dense Light Attribute soul power, made the entire structure appear especially solemn and majestic.

Qian Renxue stood bored on the second-floor balcony, gazing at the scenery outside.

From this vantage point, she could ordinarily take in the grandeur and prosperity of Spirit City, inspiring the lofty feeling of looking down upon all mountains.

But she had no interest in it now. Casually tossing the book in her hand onto the table, Qian Renxue sighed softly and pursed her little lips.

"That stupid Xiao Feng. I only said we wouldn't meet for a few days. Was he really not going to come find me on his own?"

"Huh?"

Qian Renxue's eyes lit up. The two figures approaching from afar looked very familiar. Wasn't one of them the person she had just been talking about?

"Hmm?"

As the pair came closer, Qian Renxue frowned, her gaze fixed on their clasped hands.

Then she looked at Lin Feng's expression. He actually seemed to be enjoying it?

"Crunch."

Qian Renxue clenched her silver teeth and glared at Ling Yuan Elder.

In her eyes, it seemed far more believable that this older unmarried woman had taken the initiative than that Lin Feng had improper intentions.

Instead of finding a man for herself, she saw that Xiao Feng was still young and wanted to play at raising him? Hmph.

Her eyes shifted as she sneered, then went downstairs first and took a seat in a particular spot within the hall.

The position was cleverly chosen. She could see people entering from outside, but those outside would have to walk some distance into the hall before they could see her.

"Ah-choo—"

Ling Yuan Elder rubbed her nose in confusion. Why did she feel like someone was watching her with hostility?

Lin Feng looked at Ling Yuan Elder in surprise. Could a Soul Douluo catch a cold and sneeze too?

Ling Yuan Elder's Pretty Face reddened as she shot him a glare.

"I'm allergic to pollen. Is that not allowed?"

"Maybe saying you're allergic to the building materials here would be more convincing. There aren't any flowers here at all."

Lin Feng chuckled.

Ling Yuan Elder grew annoyed and raised her hand as if to hit him.

"So you dare talk to me like that now? What, pollen drifting in from elsewhere isn't allowed either?!"

Laughing and chatting, the two finally arrived before the hall.

They slowly walked through the doors.

"Ahem!"

A clear voice rang especially sharply through the empty hall.

Ling Yuan Elder's beautiful eyes widened slightly as she swiftly looked toward the source.

She immediately saw Qian Renxue's teasing smile. There even seemed to be a trace of... a cold smirk at the corner of her lips?

Ling Yuan Elder hurriedly released Lin Feng's hand, turned her head away, and looked around as though the hall were particularly interesting.

"Xiao Xue?"

Lin Feng's eyes brightened, and he quickly stepped forward. Qian Renxue smugly glanced at Ling Yuan Elder.

Ling Yuan Elder pretended not to notice.

Qian Renxue crossed her arms.

"So you still remembered to come find me? Looks like you've been having quite a nice time lately."

Lin Feng paused. Why was Qian Renxue deliberately distancing herself from him?

"Ah, wasn't it someone who said she'd disappear for a few days? Since I'm not welcome, Ling Yuan Jie, shall we go?"

"Hey—"

Qian Renxue clenched her fists, a smile appearing on her face.

"Say that again?"

Uh... (⊙o⊙)...

Lin Feng very sensibly changed the subject.

"My first-stage research results are out. Want to hear about them?"

Qian Renxue froze, then said in delighted surprise, "Really? That fast?"

Lin Feng took a rather thick notebook from his Storage Ring.

"This is my original notebook. I'm giving it to you."

Qian Renxue happily accepted it. Seeing the character "Feng" engraved on the notebook's cover, she gave a little humph, took out a pen, and immediately engraved the character "Xue" beside it. Then she smugly glanced at Ling Yuan Elder again without making it obvious.

Ling Yuan Elder: ...

After casually flipping through a few pages and seeing the familiar flowing, elegant handwriting, Qian Renxue put it into her Storage Ring.

"Teach me yourself."

"Alright." Lin Feng grinned.

There were not many words between them, yet their simple exchange was filled with tacit understanding.

The three of them entered the second floor of Douluo Hall.

"Grandpa is in secluded cultivation. I'll take you to find him later."

Under Lin Feng's guidance and Ling Yuan Elder's soul power assistance, Qian Renxue quickly mastered the first path of the Innate Soul Evolution Art.

Once again amazed by Lin Feng's wisdom, she gazed at him in a daze.

Then her voice suddenly softened.

"In a few days, I'll have to leave for a while to carry out a mission."

Lin Feng's smile faded. Was she going to Heavenly Dou to replace Xue Qinghe? Judging by the timing, it should indeed be happening soon.

"No, I refuse!"

Lin Feng shouted.

Seeing that Qian Renxue remained silent, Lin Feng continued.

"You are Spirit Hall's Young Master, and an unprecedented genius with Innate Soul Power at rank twenty. What mission could possibly be worth your doing personally?

A Spirit Master's years before the age of twenty are when they improve the fastest. Don't you know that?

With your talent, you'll soon reach the realm of a Peerless Douluo. At that point, where in the world could you not go? What could you not obtain?!"

(Qian Renxue will not remain in Heavenly Dou.)

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