Xiao Chen's Sea of Consciousness slowly settled, the chaotic jumble of black-and-white commands gradually shrinking and coiling around the Command Block's phantom image once more.
Xiao Chen's consciousness slowly withdrew from his Sea of Consciousness.
His tightly closed eyes opened, excitement filling the depths of his pitch-black pupils.
Weren't those chaotic strings of code entwined around the Command Block Minecraft commands?
"Wither, Storm, commands..."
Xiao Chen murmured, a faint smile flickering in his eyes.
The Wither's first Soul Skill alone could affect a Hyper Douluo despite the gap in rank.
What about the Command Block, then?
Without dwelling on it further, Xiao Chen gathered his thoughts, straightened his posture, and sat quietly cross-legged on the bed, circulating his Soul Power as he devoted himself to cultivation.
Since he could not unseal the Command Block for now, he would raise his Soul Power instead.
He already had rank-thirteen Soul Power just after fusing with a Soul Spirit. Paired with his Wither Martial Soul, his starting point already crushed that of every genius his age on the continent.
But before Great God King Tang's ten-thousand-year plan, this little strength was still far from enough.
The night was still, the room silent.
Soul Power circulated slowly around Xiao Chen as he raised it little by little.
Time flew, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.
Life at the Spirit Transferring Pagoda was uneventful, without conflict or disturbances.
That afternoon, the sunlight was gentle, and a warm breeze brushed their faces.
With nothing to do, Leng Yaoyu took Xiao Chen out of the Spirit Transferring Pagoda to stroll around Shrek City and unwind.
For Leng Yaoyu, coming out for an occasional walk was also a way to while away the boring hours.
Xiao Chen had always taken things as they came, so with nothing to do, he accompanied her on her stroll.
Shrek City bustled with prosperity by day, its crowds a bubbling cauldron of voices.
Vendors crowded both sides of the streets, stalls standing in rows. All sorts of snacks, treats, and trinkets dazzled the eye, while hawkers' cries rose one after another in an extraordinary bustle.
Rich food aromas drifted along the streets, stirring appetites. The two walked and stopped at leisure, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.
Just then, a particularly eye-catching figure instantly drew Xiao Chen's gaze.
Amid the crowd, a little silver-haired girl wandered aimlessly. She wore simple clothes, but they could not conceal her exceptionally striking looks.
Long, snow-white hair fell over her shoulders like moonlight condensed into frost. Her clear silver eyes were clean and pure, and her delicate little face was young and adorable, making it difficult to look away at first sight.
The silver-haired girl looked around, her little nose twitching gently. Soon, the rich aroma of chicken legs caught her steps.
She hurried over to the stall, her clear silver eyes sparkling as she spoke hungrily:
"Wow, that smells so good!"
"Little girl, would you like to buy one?"
"Huh? But I don't have any money... could you..."
"No. Don't make trouble, kid. If you don't have money, don't block my business!"
Not knowing whether to laugh or cry, the owner waved her away outright.
Her begging having failed, the silver-haired girl's stomach immediately declared war on her.
With a series of growls, the silver-haired girl was officially defeated by her stomach.
Her begging had failed again, and the silver-haired girl was on the verge of tears.
They were both halves split from the Silver Dragon King's origin, so why did Gu Yue get the lion's share and lack nothing, with those Ferocious Beasts calling her their lord all day, while she, Na'er, had to beg everywhere?
Life was hard; the silver dragon sighed.
One day, she, Na'er, would launch a counteroffensive against the Star Dou Great Forest, defeat Gu Yue, and turn all those Ferocious Beasts who didn't know what was good for them into a feast to negotiate a ceasefire with her little tummy.
Boohoo.
Na'er was so hungry.
Na'er craved food so badly.
Na'er fantasized again, imagining successfully launching a counteroffensive against the Star Dou Great Forest, defeating Gu Yue, securing her position as the rightful Silver Dragon King, and turning all those Ferocious Beasts into a feast to fill her stomach.
Just as Na'er was fantasizing, her stomach protested again.
It forced Na'er to relocate her begging grounds once more.
Just as Na'er turned to leave, she suddenly caught sight of someone staring at her.
It was none other than Xiao Chen, who had been quietly watching. Seeing him looking at her with an odd expression, Na'er came up with a plan and spoke pitifully:
"Boohoo, Na'er is so hungry."
At that, Xiao Chen walked straight over and handed over Federation Coins. "Sir, one chicken leg."
"Coming right up!" Having received the money, the owner swiftly handed Xiao Chen a chicken leg.
Xiao Chen gave the chicken leg to Na'er. Starlight lit up her eyes as she took it, her smiling face blooming like a flower. "Thank you!"
With that, she began demolishing the chicken leg she had begged for.
Watching this, Xiao Chen's eyes held a measure of understanding.
He had probably guessed the identity of the girl before him-Na'er, one of the halves split from Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena.
But that wasn't right. Wasn't the Silver Dragon King still the complete Gu Yuena at this point? How had Na'er appeared early?
As Na'er buried herself in her food, she glanced across the crowd out of the corner of her eye.
The next second, her entire body abruptly stiffened, and a fine layer of cold sweat instantly coated her back. Damn Gu Yue was still hunting her down. Couldn't she give up on the counteroffensive?
On the packed street, a brawny man was being held back by a gaunt man as they hid in the crowd and watched Na'er.
But after the two exchanged a few words and left reluctantly, Na'er breathed a sigh of relief, lingering fear filling her little face.
Although she did not know the reason, it was a good thing in any case. At least she would not be taken back.
Leng Yaozhu had stood beside Xiao Chen throughout, taking in the entire scene of him helping Na'er.
Looking at the pretty, well-behaved little silver-haired girl brimming with spirit before her, she asked softly:
"Little girl, why are you here alone? Where are your parents?"
Na'er raised her head and looked at Leng Yaozhu. Drawing on thirty percent of the Silver Dragon King's origin, she sensed that Leng Yaozhu's strength was no weaker than a Ferocious Beast's and understood why those Ferocious Beasts had not acted.
Although Na'er only possessed thirty percent of the Silver Dragon King's origin, it was still the Silver Dragon King's origin. Sensing a human's strength was more than within its capabilities.
Na'er immediately came up with a plan. She did not want Gu Yue to capture her. If only the human before her could adopt her.
Na'er shook her head gently and said in a soft, sweet voice:
"Na'er has no family. Na'er has nothing."
As she spoke, little tears began spilling from Na'er's eyes.
"Big sister, can you take Na'er in? Na'er is so pitiful."
Looking at Na'er before her, Leng Yaoyu had originally intended to send her to the orphanage.
But when she remembered that she had also picked up Xiao Chen, and that he had had few people close to him growing up, she wanted to adopt Na'er as his playmate.
For some unknown reason, this little brother of hers had never played with children his age. She truly feared that Xiao Chen had some psychological problem.
And this little silver-haired girl before her was the first person Xiao Chen had ever taken the initiative to interact with.
Having made up her mind, Leng Yaoyu patiently guided her.
"I do have the means to adopt you. The Spirit Transferring Pagoda is willing to nurture Soul Masters, provided you have the aptitude to become one."
"Aptitude to become a Soul Master? Does this count?"
A faint light flashed in Na'er's hand, and a slender silver spear abruptly appeared in her grasp.
A silvery-white spear resembling the Golden Dragon Spear appeared. It was none other than the Silver Dragon Spear!
Seeing the Silver Dragon Spear, combined with Na'er having revealed her name earlier, Xiao Chen was now certain that the Silver Dragon King had split ahead of time.
A flash of admiration passed through Leng Yaoyu's eyes. After sensing it carefully, she was even more deeply shaken.
This Martial Soul was unquestionably a top-tier weapon Martial Soul.
It seemed she had picked up another treasure.
This wasn't right. Were geniuses sold wholesale?
How could she run into one just by taking a casual stroll?
Leng Yaoyu was beginning to wonder whether some major organization had set her up.
But then, Leng Yaoyu gave a dry laugh and cast the thought aside.
After all, what major organization would casually toss its own young genius into another organization?
"Little girl, your name is Na'er, right?" Leng Yaoyu asked gently.
"Yes, yes, that's right, big sister."
"Please, big sister, take Na'er in," Na'er said pleadingly.
Boohoo, she had to take her in. She didn't want to keep wandering all day anymore.
Na'er was nearly crying inside. Why couldn't she use the thirty percent of the Silver Dragon King's origin she possessed? Why did she have to cultivate diligently? What would she do if she wasn't adopted?
Leng Yaoyu looked at Na'er and asked gently:
"Na'er, would you like to come back to the Spirit Transferring Pagoda with us?"
"Yes, yes! Na'er would!"
Na'er immediately beamed with joy. At last, she, Na'er, finally had somewhere stable to live.
Ever since she had come into being, Gu Yue had hunted her relentlessly. Every day, she was either wandering or begging for food.
Boohoo, now she finally didn't have to wander anymore.
Although she did not know what kind of organization the Spirit Transferring Pagoda was, judging by Leng Yaoyu's strength, which was no weaker than a Ferocious Beast's, it probably wasn't a small one.
Just wait, Gu Yue. Sooner or later, she would launch a counteroffensive against the Star Dou Great Forest. Hmph, when that time came, not one of them would escape.
Looking at Na'er, who was inexplicably standing there giggling, Xiao Chen reminded her:
"Na'er, we're leaving."
"Huh? Wait for Na'er."
Na'er came to her senses and jogged after Xiao Chen and Leng Yaoyu.
The three figures slowly walked toward the Spirit Transferring Pagoda through the evening breeze.
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