Yu Tianlong wasted no words and immediately laid out all his conditions.
"I've heard that Spirit Hall has a Chrysanthemum Douluo who owns a book recording rare flowers and plants. I want it. A transcribed copy would do!"
Qian Renxue was puzzled, but she agreed anyway. After all, this was no difficult matter for her.
"The third is that I want to learn. After awakening my Martial Soul at six, I never systematically studied Soul Beasts or Martial Souls, so I want to learn."
Qian Renxue had thought he would ask for something terribly difficult.
She had never expected this little boy, Yu Tianlong, to have just these three conditions, each as simple as could be.
For her, they were practically no more than lifting a hand.
Yet she could gain such a genius in return. Qian Renxue was delighted.
She immediately broke into a smile.
"I can agree to all of those. From now on, you belong to me, Qian Renxue. Understand?"
Yu Tianlong's thinking shifted quickly. Since he could develop better at Qian Renxue's side without constantly worrying about his life being in danger, there was naturally no reason for him to refuse.
He naturally had no reason to refuse.
It was mutually beneficial, after all.
"Mm, a gentleman's word cannot be overtaken even by a team of four horses. From now on, I'm yours, Sister Xue. You have to protect me!"
After hearing his answer, Qian Renxue did not know what to say for a moment.
Why did it sound so strange? Yet looking at Yu Tianlong's earnest face, she could not say exactly what was strange about it.
At that moment, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, standing nearby, also voiced their congratulations together:
"Congratulations on gaining such a talented young man, Young Mistress!"
"What a blessing for Spirit Hall! What a blessing for Spirit Hall!"
Though Qian Renxue said nothing about the flattery from those beside her, inwardly, she rather enjoyed it.
Even her gaze on Yu Tianlong grew a little more fervent.
It was not for any other reason. She was simply wondering what that woman's reaction would be if this little brother of hers surpassed the disciple that woman was training in just a short time.
Qian Renxue did not know, but she was certain of one thing: she would definitely be delighted!
"All right, your big sister will protect you from now on!"
"But for the time being, don't leave my side. I'll find you an academy so you can study properly!"
"As for your strength, you don't have to worry about that either. I'll provide you with Soul Beasts at regular times every day."
When Yu Tianlong heard the earlier part, he had been somewhat unwilling. She had just said she would not interfere with his freedom, and now she would not let him leave.
But after hearing the latter part, Yu Tianlong immediately chose to act as though he had lost his memory.
Now this was a powerful thigh to cling to!
Now this was being kept!
If you'd said that sooner, would I have hesitated?
Even one extra second of hesitation would be disrespectful to the powerful thigh I was clinging to!
Not to mention, this thigh was fair and smooth!
As expected of the greatest beauty in Douluo I. She really was kindhearted!
He was clinging to this thigh for good. As for her being a fool in love?
Yu Tianlong did not care at all. At worst, once he grew strong enough, he would pay Tang San a visit and strangle every danger in its cradle!
In any case, no one could stop him from clinging to a powerful thigh.
"I'm yours, Sister, so of course I'll follow you. From now on, wherever your sword points will be where your little brother's heart lies!"
"Oh, right, Sister. My Martial Soul, Cho'Gath, has a bit of a large appetite, and he has standards for quality too. He won't eat anything under a thousand years old~"
Qian Renxue had been a little touched, but upon hearing that last remark, she immediately rolled her eyes.
"You little rascal, you really won't release the hawk until you see the rabbit!"
As Qian Renxue spoke, she reached out and began kneading Yu Tianlong's face.
Only after quite a while did she stop.
Yu Tianlong did not mind. On the road to success, what did such a small price amount to?
Wasn't it just having his face kneaded a little?
Even if it were... he would not mind!
After exchanging secrets, Qian Renxue and Yu Tianlong had clearly grown a little closer.
After recalling Cho'Gath, Yu Tianlong returned to the carriage with Qian Renxue.
"Oh, right, little brother. I haven't asked why you were injured and unconscious."
Hearing Qian Renxue's question, Yu Tianlong felt quite helpless. In the end, he could only blame his terrible luck for what had happened.
"It wasn't really anything. While I was hunting Soul Beasts, a hungry thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear suddenly appeared. I was already in bad shape, so it was normal that I couldn't beat it!"
???????
At that moment, Qian Renxue really wanted to say, Would you listen to what you're saying?
A thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear could clash head-on with an ordinary ten-thousand-year Soul Beast, and you're saying it was normal you couldn't beat it because you were in bad shape?
Did you have to show off like that?
Wait!
Qian Renxue suddenly realized something and turned a shocked gaze on Yu Tianlong.
"Summon your Soul Rings and let me see?"
Yu Tianlong nodded. With a thought, three purple Soul Rings appeared before Qian Renxue.
Looking at Yu Tianlong's heaven-defying Soul Ring configuration, Qian Renxue no longer wanted to speak.
Even with her innate level 20 Soul Power, she would not dare absorb them like this. This Martial Soul really defied the heavens!
It could even absorb Soul Rings beyond the normal limit. Still, after recalling the strength of Yu Tianlong's body, Qian Renxue began to find it reasonable.
What she did not understand, however, was why Yu Tianlong, who had only just ventured out into the world, had dared to absorb a thousand-year Soul Ring outright.
"Weren't you afraid back then?"
Yu Tianlong smiled, a trace of confidence flashing through his eyes.
"Afraid? Why should I be afraid?"
"I know my own body. And although I was driven out of my clan at six..."
"Before I turned six, I'd still read a few books. The stronger your body, the older the Soul Ring you can absorb!"
"As long as it's under ten thousand years, avoiding Soul Shock, why couldn't I absorb it?"
Qian Renxue was stunned by Yu Tianlong too.
It was not for any other reason, only his boldness. After all, knowing was one thing, and actually doing it was another.
Hadn't countless Soul Masters who wanted to defy the heavens and change their fate died trying to absorb Soul Rings beyond their limits?
To be honest, Qian Renxue felt a little admiration for the little boy before her. It had nothing to do with his Martial Soul, only his courage!
After composing herself a little, Qian Renxue asked curiously.
"Then how old is each of your Soul Rings now, and what are their Soul Skills?"
"My first Soul Skill, eleven hundred years. Soul Skill name: Rupture.
"It can expend one-tenth of my Soul Power to rupture the ground in a targeted twenty-meter area, growing bone spikes before tossing enemies into the air.
"As Cho'Gath devours more prey, the range can increase, the bone spikes can multiply, and the damage can grow."
"My second Soul Skill, forty-eight hundred years. Soul Skill name: The Void Walk.
"Blink to an area near the target, dealing trampling damage to everyone nearby upon landing. Casting The Void Walk consecutively doubles the Soul Power cost.
"The current blink range is ten meters.
"As Cho'Gath devours more prey, the trampling and blink ranges can increase, and the damage can grow."
"My third Soul Skill, sixty-three hundred years. Soul Skill name: Feral Scream.
"Release terrifying sound waves into a ten-meter cone ahead, preventing enemies within range from using Soul Skills for one second."