Zhang Lexuan held the silver bracelet in her hand, her eyes filled with emotion and surprise.
Soul Tool are extremely complex to make, especially custom-made Soul Tool, which require not only rare metals but also a large amount of Gold Soul Coin.
"This... this is too expensive," Zhang Lexuan said softly, her voice trembling slightly. " Toji, I don't want a custom-made Soul Tool. It would cost far too many Gold Soul Coin. If you spend those Gold Soul Coin on me, what will you do?"
"Should we return this set of Soul Tool?"
Toji took a deep breath as he looked at the sensible Zhang Lexuan.
How did such a well-bred noble lady end up like this?
It seems that the massacre of the Zhang Family did indeed have a significant impact on her.
If her parents died, she would probably do whatever it takes, just like in the original story, to avenge them, even selling herself off.
"Fool, why are you so worried about me?"
Toji couldn't resist reaching out and ruffling Zhang Lexuan's hair.
"I have plenty of money now. Even if I custom-make a Level 3 Soul Tool for you, it wouldn't be enough to cover my daily food expenses."
"Also, your parents are doing very well. They've expanded their business, and the Zhang Family, which was once destroyed, has returned, even more prosperous and powerful than before."
"You idiot, stop trying to save money all the time. Spend more when you need to, that's what a noble lady should do. Especially when it comes to meals, you have to eat more to get enough nutrition, understand?"
Zhang Lexuan was stunned when she heard Toji's words.
Her fingers gripped the silver bracelet tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white.
"What did you say?" Her voice trembled slightly, as if afraid she had misheard. " The Zhang Family... are back?"
Toji looked at her, his tone incredibly firm, making Zhang Lexuan certain:
"Yes, the Zhang Family not only rebuilt their business, but it's also grown even bigger than before."
"Although words are insufficient to prove anything, and I cannot describe it further, you will understand once this operation is over and we return to the Heaven Dou Empire."
Zhang Lexuan's tears welled up instantly. She covered her mouth, trying hard not to cry out loud.
The massacre of her entire Zhang Family a year ago cast a shadow of fear over her heart, which is why she trained so hard at the academy, single-mindedly focused on becoming stronger.
She truly couldn't imagine that if Toji hadn't intervened, not only would the Zhang Family have been wiped out, but her parents wouldn't have escaped either.
And now, the Zhang Family, her home, has returned...
Years of worry and fear were finally released at this moment.
Her shoulders trembled slightly, and tears slid through her fingers, dripping onto the Soul Tool in her hand.
"Thank... thank you," Zhang Lexuan choked, her voice barely audible.
"I know Toji. Even if my parents were still alive, only a year has passed. There's absolutely no way to rebuild the Zhang Family."
"You're the one who helped us, right?"
"Why are you so good to us?" Zhang Lexuan looked up at Toji with her slightly reddened eyes.
Toji remained remarkably calm, raising his hand to wipe away the tears from her eyes:
"You've all been very good to me before, and I'm just repaying that kindness. Besides, you're my most important friend. If I don't treat you well, who else should I treat well?"
Zhang Lexuan did not answer, but lowered her head and gently stroked the Soul Tool in her hand with her fingers.
Silence fell over the tent for a moment, with only the sound of their breathing mingling in the night.
"Try it out. If it doesn't fit, I'll have someone change it for you."
Toji Erdao.
Zhang Lexuan nodded, wiped away her tears, and carefully put the Soul Tool on her wrist.
The moment the bracelet touched her panel, it automatically adjusted to the right size. The silver runes shimmered in the moonlight, as if resonating with the Soul Power within her.
"How are you feeling?" Toji asked.
Zhang Lexuan said, "It works very well. The effect of this Storage Soul Tool is a perfect match for me. Not only that, the metal on it can also absorb moonlight."
"This effect is tailor-made for you. Once you become more familiar with the other compatible Soul Tool, your combat power will increase significantly."
Toji paused for a moment, then continued:
"How did you meet that girl named Han Ruoruo? Judging from her appearance, she's a bit older than you."
"She's a fifth-grader, already level 50. Once she gets her Fifth Soul Ring, she'll be a full-fledged Soul King Soul Master, and then she can get into the Inner Academy," Zhang Lexuan said with a hint of envy, then realized something was off. "Why are you talking about her? Do you have a crush on her?"
"Don't talk nonsense." Toji was speechless and forcefully stopped Zhang Lexuan from continuing.
"I'm just curious. You're only in first grade, yet you're already so close to fifth graders?"
"Yes, because I arrived at the Shrek Academy after the enrollment registration period had ended, and I was admitted to the Shrek Academy through a special admission process thanks to the recommendation of the teacher who brought me here. Therefore, I am an extra student."
"There were no spots left in the freshman dorms, so I was assigned to another dorm, and it just so happened that I was assigned to Sister Ruoruo's dorm."
" Ruoruo's roommate has already moved to the inner courtyard, so I met Ruoruo by chance. She takes good care of me."
"I see." Toji then realized that this was the so-called butterfly effect?
In the original story, Zhang Lexuan was supposed to be cultivating alongside Mu En, which is how she met Bei Bei. However, because of his involvement, Zhang Lexuan's future was changed.
This led to her getting to know Han Ruoruo, who was more senior to her, earlier than she had.
Just then, the tent flap was gently lifted, Han Ruoruo peeked in, a sly smile on her face:
" Lexuan, so you've been here all along! We've been looking for you everywhere."
A girl followed behind her, also curiously peeking in.
Her appearance was in no way inferior to Han Ruoruo's; she also looked to be between fifteen and sixteen years old, the most beautiful time for a young girl.
" Ruoruo, Wu Ming, what brings you here?"
Upon seeing them, Zhang Lexuan's face flushed instantly, as if she had been caught doing something sneaky by her best friend.
Wu Ming?
Toji glanced at the girl behind Han Ruoruo.
Oh, it was her.
Wu Ming, a future disciple of the Shrek Academy's inner court, known as the Golden Crow Saintess.
Wu Ming's gaze fell on Toji, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes.
"This must be the Toji that Lexuan often talks about, right?" Wu Ming said with a smile, a hint of teasing in her voice, as she entered the tent with Han Ruoruo.
"He's quite handsome. Lexuan has good taste; he certainly lives up to Lexuan's evaluation of you."
"Thank you..." Toji's expression was somewhat stiff.
Three beautiful women crawled into their tent in the middle of the night.
What exactly is going on?
Should he move, or shouldn't he?
Han Ruoruo pulled Wu Ming to sit next to Zhang Lexuan, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Zhang Lexuan and Toji, a meaningful smile appearing on her pretty face:
" Lexuan, what were you two talking about just now? You seemed to be laughing so happily."
Zhang Lexuan lowered her head somewhat shyly and said softly:
"Nothing, just chatting."
Wu Ming blinked, deliberately drawing out the tone:
"Oh--just chatting? You two seem to be getting along quite well."
Zhang Lexuan's face turned even redder, and she quickly changed the subject. "Why are you all here? Shouldn't you be cultivating?"
Han Ruoruo grinned mischievously and leaned closer to her, lowering her voice. "We were just worried about you. Running out all alone so late at night, who knows if you've been kidnapped by some 'mysterious person'."