After saying goodbye, Ye Qiu left with Xiao Lan without looking back.
The Blue Silver King's figure slowly faded away, his warbling voice echoing throughout the Blue Silver Forest.
"I hope my choice was right, Ye Qiu! Don't let me down!"
The entrance to the Blue Silver Forest vanished once again, as if it had never existed.
...
In the jungle, Ye Qiu held a beautiful little girl in his arms, sitting atop the Jade-Eyed Cloud-Winged Tiger as they headed toward the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Although Ye Qiu carried an outstanding demeanor at this moment, he was barely clothed. At first glance, one might mistake him for a beggar who had kidnapped a young girl!
With no other option, Ye Qiu could only rely on the Sharingan's X-ray vision to search for people, but he didn't spot a single one.
Eventually, they came across a nest of Emei Monkeys. Although Emei Monkeys are relatively young spirit beasts, they have a peculiar fondness for robbing and hoarding all kinds of items from humans.
Riding the tiger, Ye Qiu charged straight into their lair. After searching around, he finally found some clothes that could be worn. After washing them and putting them on, he finally evolved from being barely clothed to being dressed in rags.
As they neared a human settlement, Ye Qiu stored the Jade-Eyed Cloud-Winged Tiger in his Divine Might Space, while Xiao Lan returned to her slumber.
This time, her sleep lasted quite a while—two full days.
While leaping through the forest, Ye Qiu suddenly heard her cheerful voice.
"Brother! Brother! Xiao Lan's first spirit ring has been formed!"
Ye Qiu stopped in place, sensing his soul power surge as Xiao Lan slowly condensed before him.
Before he could even see her clearly, she leapt into his arms like a swallow returning to its nest.
Holding the adorable girl, Ye Qiu exclaimed, "you chang changed so much!"
"Yes! Little Blue has grown much taller!"
It seemed that improvements in strength accelerated her growth. Ye Qiu immediately realized this, gently placing her down and rubbing her head.
"Let me see what your first soul skill is."
"My first soul skill is called Endless Life!" She spun in place as a yellow soul ring appeared beneath her feet.
She pressed her small hands against the ground, and tender green shoots burst forth, revitalizing the nearly withered shrubs.
"A healing soul skill? I thought it would be Entanglement." Ye Qiu pinched his chin, unconsciously recalling Tang San's first soul skill.
Xiao Lan rolled her eyes. "What nonsense are you talking about, Brother? Entanglement is child's play. I can master it in just a few tries—it doesn't even require a soul skill!"
"Haha… yes, Xiao Lan is very smart." Ye Qiu squatted down and playfully pinched her nose.
Of all the first soul skills Yu Xiaogang had planned for Tang San, only poison had any real merit. The rest were quite lacking.
The so-called spirit mimicry theory—claiming plant-type spirits must absorb plant-type spirit beasts—was utter nonsense. Weapon spirits could absorb anything, yet nobody searched weapon shops for spirit rings. Were plant-type spirits somehow superior?
Ye Qiu's gaze swept across the ground. This healing soul skill was extremely effective, capable of converting soul power directly into life force. As long as someone wasn't missing a limb, recovery wouldn't be an issue.
Furthermore, Ye Qiu discovered that while Xiao Lan's manifestation consumed some of his soul power, she could sustain herself when using soul skills later on.
She was clearly delighted by Ye Qiu's praise.
"Of course Xiao Lan is smart! And as long as Xiao Lan is inside Brother's body, Brother can use her too! Waaah~ Pfft!"
Without warning, she smeared saliva all over Ye Qiu's face again.
"Little Blue, you can't just disappear or reappear suddenly when there are people around! Otherwise, I won't let you come out again!"
"Okay, Brother! Little Blue will definitely behave!"
At the gates of Heavenly Dou Imperial City, a young man dressed in blue arrived with a little girl.
The young man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, his azure gaze carrying a hint of nobility. The girl was obedient and gentle, wearing a blue dress embroidered with gold thread. Her eyes were also azure as she curiously observed everything around her.
"Brother, why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?"
"N-nothing!" Ye Qiu dodged yet another flirtatious glance.
The Blue Silver Emperor bloodline was truly terrifying—its effects surpassed even plastic surgery.
Ye Qiu felt as though he had become a humanoid weapon designed specifically to slay women.
The memory of an older woman's predatory gaze after he left the clothing store sent chills down his spine. In crowded areas, he might even be groped by daring young women…
"Let's go. We should find a place to stay first."
Holding her small hand, Ye Qiu lowered his head slightly and entered the city.
After leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, Ye Qiu and Xiao Lan had spent considerable time reaching this place.
During the journey, his soul power broke through to Level 22.
Ever since Xiao Lan condensed her first spirit ring, she had been able to remain outside for extended periods. Strangely, Ye Qiu's soul power showed no signs of depletion. This could only be attributed to her photosynthesis—and her constantly bulging belly from overeating…
Ye Qiu planned to rest here for a while, let her experience the human world, and then head to Sunset Forest to search for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
Wow, what a beautiful house! And it's so tall!
So many people!
Led by Ye Qiu, Xiao Lan stared at the bustling city with awe.
"Brother~ Little Blue wants to eat that!"
Following her finger, Ye Qiu spotted a stall selling candied hawthorns. The glossy sugar coating made the red fruit incredibly eye-catching.
"You really are a little glutton." He tapped her head and led her over.
"Boss! Two skewers, please!"
...
"Can I not take it?"
"No, I already licked it…"
"All right!"
"Okay! Here's your change—take care!"
Watching Xiao Lan stuff both skewers into her mouth at once, Ye Qiu felt a twinge of regret.
On his very first day in the city, he encountered an assassin—prices! A single gold coin could support a family for a month, yet these cost one silver coin each.
Big-city prices were terrifying… and he didn't have much money left.
Finding an inn later might also be a problem.
Noticing Ye Qiu staring blankly, Xiao Lan paused, thinking he wanted one too. She handed him a skewer.
"Hmph! Brother is a big glutton! Hehe~"
Ye Qiu accepted it without ceremony. Seeing the saliva on it, he wiped it off and stuffed it back into her mouth.
"Hmph~ Brother, are you disgusted by me?" she pouted.
"How could I be? I just wanted you to eat more."
Taking a bite of his own skewer, Ye Qiu led her toward the inn.
Let's check if we even have enough money first.
"I want to walk by myself…"
"Then keep an eye on things!" Ye Qiu replied, swallowing the hawthorn.
Following behind Xiao Lan, Ye Qiu observed the surroundings, eager to witness one of the most prosperous cities in the world.
As they passed an alley, he noticed a group of disheveled people sprawled on the ground, resembling beggars.
Ye Qiu paused briefly.
So there are slums even in the capital…
Was this what they meant by the rich feast on meat and wine while the poor freeze to death on the streets?
"Ah~!"
Xiao Lan's cry of pain rang out ahead.
At the same time, an arrogant voice followed.
"You insolent brat! Where did this wild girl come from? I'll drive you lowly commoners out of the capital sooner or later!"
"Oh? I didn't expect a commoner dressed so decently!" The man reached out and touched Xiao Lan's face. "Since you've dirtied my clothes, you'll repay me with yourself! Hahaha—"
"Ah! Get away! My candied hawthorn—"
Smack!
Xiao Lan slapped his hand away.
"What's going on?" Ye Qiu pushed through the surrounding women and stepped forward.
Little Blue had fallen to the ground, her candied hawthorn crushed beneath someone's foot. Tears shimmered in her eyes—she looked pitiful.
"You audacious commoner! How dare you touch me!" The richly dressed young master raised his hand to slap her.
Snap!
Ye Qiu grabbed his wrist, his eyes blazing with fury.
"Brother…" Xiao Lan whispered, standing behind him and clutching his clothes.
The young master's entourage rushed forward.
"You bastards! Release our young master immediately!"
"Boy! Let go of me! Do you know who I am?!"
Ye Qiu stared coldly. "Who?"
"I am Sabchu, eldest son of Count Sadio! Ahhh—my hand is going to break!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiu's hand gleamed with a dark jade-like sheen.
"Can't pee? Aren't you afraid of suffocating?"
"You bastard! Ouch—my hand!" He hated people making fun of his name. It symbolized nobility—no commoner was allowed to mock it!
"Boy! Don't act recklessly, or you'll destroy your own future!"
A guard stepped forward, drawing his sword as four spirit rings—yellow and purple—rose beneath his feet.
He stared at Ye Qiu, ready for battle.
An Earl's family… troublesome, Ye Qiu thought, bloodlust flashing in his eyes.
Just as Ye Qiu was about to activate his Sharingan to control this spoiled brat—
A pleasant voice sounded from within.
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