In Spirit City, on the former site of the Spirit Hall, Yan was sparring with a 7-year-old girl.
The girl had beautiful hair and held a crimson crescent-shaped blade in each hand. Her movements were agile, and each attack was cunning and ruthless.
Yan never used any Divine Power; he simply relied on his physical instincts to block the girl's attacks.
His gaze was full of focus and appreciation, and he would occasionally feign an opening for the girl to attack. "Not bad," Yan praised as he dodged the girl's attacks. His figure moved nimbly amidst her attacks, each time perfectly avoiding them. Hearing Yan's praise, the girl's face lit up with a bright smile, and her attacks became even more ferocious.
"Father, you must be careful. Blazing Fire Fox Blade."
As the girl spoke, the red Moon Blade in her hand released a blazing red light. Then, a fox phantom appeared behind her, and she was surrounded by flames. Her current appearance somewhat resembled the Martial Soul Fusion Skill " Demon Charm ".
In an instant, the girl appeared directly to Yan's left.
In an instant, he raised both hands, and a blazing flame blade hurtled towards Yan.
Yan's eyes narrowed. He hadn't expected the girl to suddenly use this move. In a hurry, he moved to the side and dodged the girl's attack.
"Bang!"
The girl's attack missed, but her offensive did not stop. Like Gui Mei, she reappeared in front of Yan in an instant, her hands transforming into blades once more, ready to launch another attack.
"Alright Ruomeng, that's enough for today. You've only just mastered this Self-Created Soul Skill; if you use it too frequently, your Soul Power won't be able to handle it."
Yan gently stroked his daughter's head and said softly.
Gu Ruomeng nodded slightly and said, "I understand, Father."
" Ruomeng, I know you've been holding onto a grudge, always Niannian as someone you're trying to catch up with. I'm really happy that you're so determined at such a young age. But sometimes, you can't take your goals too seriously, or you'll miss out on a lot."
Yan gently admonished her daughter, who was far too diligent, even more so than she and Na'er. This made Yan feel a pang of heartache, as her daughter should be experiencing the beauty of the world at that age. Moreover, her daughter's Innate Soul Power was already at level 15, surpassing many others, so there was really no need for her to cultivate so desperately.
He took a towel from his Soul Tool Ring and handed it to his daughter.
"Father, I'm very curious, why is my Martial Soul two blades, unlike Mother's and yours?" Gu Ruomeng asked curiously as she took the towel.
"Huh? Didn't your mother tell you? Your Martial Soul is extremely similar to your uncle's; his Martial Soul is two Moon Blade," Yan replied.
My mother never told me anything about my uncle. She only said that he went to a very far place and wouldn't be back for a long time.
At this point, Gu Ruomeng moved closer to Yan and whispered, "Father, is my uncle dead?"
"Cough cough cough."
Upon hearing Gu Ruomeng's words, Yan immediately started coughing. His daughter had quite the wild imagination. His good brother had only gone undercover as a spy, and to the Heaven Dou Empire, where there was no danger, to become the prime minister. How could anything have happened to him?
"No... cough cough... nothing like that." Yan coughed for a while before he could control his emotions. He picked up Gu Ruomeng and placed her on his shoulder.
" Ruomeng, there are some things I can't tell you right now, but remember, your uncle is still alive, and you'll be able to see him soon."
Yan said with a firm gaze. He knew he couldn't show too much worry in front of his daughter, as it would affect her.
"Oh." Gu Ruomeng responded obediently after hearing Yan's words. She leaned on her father's shoulder, her eyes somewhat hazy.
Holding his daughter, Yan prepared to go to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace to find Hu Liena. She had now become Qian Renxue's capable assistant and had been appointed as the National Preceptor of the Spirit Hall Empire. The two of them would jointly manage this vast Spirit Hall Empire.
As Yan, carrying his daughter, stepped out of the Spirit Hall's gate, a figure appeared at the entrance. He was dressed in silver-white robes, tall and slender, with pale skin and exceptionally handsome features. He had red eyes, short silver hair with a strand at the end that gradually turned red, and red butterfly patterns at the corners of his eyes. His face carried a hint of nostalgia.
" Xie Yue? You, you're back?" Yan rushed to greet his good brother upon seeing him.
"Yan, long time no see. You look more mature." - Xie Yue
Looking at Yan, a smile appeared on his face. He stepped forward and hugged Yan tightly. "You're still the same, but you look much more weathered." "Father, who is this?" Gu Ruomeng asked curiously, perched on Yan's shoulder. "This is your uncle, Gu Xie Yue."
Upon hearing Yan's words, Gu Ruomeng opened her mouth in surprise. She looked at Xie Yue in disbelief. Her uncle, whom she had just thought was dead, was now standing right in front of her. It was truly amazing! Moreover, her uncle looked so much like her mother, and he even seemed more handsome than her father.
" Ruomeng, come here, this is your uncle." Yan put Gu Ruomeng down from his shoulder and let her stand on the ground. "Hello, Uncle." Gu Ruomeng greeted him shyly.
"This is the first time I've ever met Ruomeng. She looks exactly like Nana when she was little," Xie Yue said gently, stroking his niece's cheek.
He then took out a Soul Tool ring and handed it to Gu Ruomeng, saying, "Uncle doesn't know what to buy you, but this contains three million Gold Soul Coin. Go buy whatever you want."
"Three, three million?" Gu Ruomeng was completely stunned. Her monthly allowance was only five hundred Gold Soul Coin, and her uncle was giving her...
"Three million Gold Soul Coin! If my friends knew, they'd be green with envy!" Gu Ruomeng happily. "Uncle, you said it yourself, so I'll accept it!"
Taking the Soul Tool ring from Xie Yue's hand, the thought of having three million Gold Soul Coin filled him with excitement. "Silly child, it's from your uncle, just accept it," Xie Yue said with a smile.
" Xie Yue, why are you giving her so much money? If Nana finds out, she'll definitely scold me again," Yan said helplessly.
"Then let's not tell Mom, Father. We'll spend this money together!" With that, Gu Ruomeng put the ring on her finger.
" Xie Yue, will your return this time affect your mission?" Yan asked with some concern.
"No, my mission is over. From now on, I will stay in Spirit City and won't go anywhere else."
(End of this chapter)