Chapter 8 Jiang Nannan's Surprise.
There was no point in hiding this; anyone with a brain could figure it out, and doing so would only make his sister think he was concealing something else.
As for wiping Tang Ya's body, he wouldn't mention it; who knew what would happen if his sister found out.
Jiang Nannan nodded to indicate she understood, then went to the kitchen to prepare food for Tang Ya.
After a while, Yan Yuhua returned from outside.
Yan Yuhua sold snacks and such every day, earning a considerable amount of money. She usually returned home very early because of Deng Mu's spirit ring; she needed to earn more money to help her precious son obtain his first spirit ring.
Because of the two children in the family with innate full spirit power, business was exceptionally good today; everyone wanted to share in her family's good fortune.
After all, two children with innate full spirit power in one family were unheard of in Beicheng.
"Mom, there's something I need to tell you."
"What is it?"
Yan Yuhua asked Deng Mu with a smile, seeing that he had something to say.
She knew her son quite well; he only told her important matters.
Deng Mu scratched his head and told his mother about taking Tang Ya in.
Yan Yuhua nodded in understanding and then began to think.
Seeing Yan Yuhua deep in thought, Deng Mu felt a surge of nervousness.
After a while, Yan Yuhua said, "Hmm, I'll go see her."
She then walked towards Deng Mu and Jiang Nannan's bedroom, wanting to see Tang Ya before making a decision.
Deng Mu watched his mother's retreating figure but didn't follow. He decided to let his mother and Tang Ya discuss the matter and let his mother make the decision.
After a while, Jiang Nannan brought out a bowl of noodles from the kitchen.
Seeing Deng Mu sitting alone in the living room, Jiang Nannan asked him, "Little brother, why aren't you with Tang Ya?"
Deng Mu scratched his head and said, "Mom said she wanted to talk to Tang Ya, so I'm sitting outside waiting."
Hearing that her mother was talking to Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan nodded to indicate she understood, placed the noodles she had cooked on the table, and sat down next to Deng Mu to wait for her mother to come out.
"Little brother, were you playing outside the city all day?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Hearing Deng Mu's words, Jiang Nannan shook her head to indicate that nothing was wrong.
For some reason, she felt that her little brother had definitely secretly run off to the forest to get a spirit ring.
She wondered how many years his spirit ring was; if it was a spirit ring that was over ten years old, then her little brother was doomed.
Everyone knows the optimal spirit ring ratio, but only a few people can achieve it. Most commoner spirit masters' first spirit ring is ten years old.
Seeing his sister silently watching him, Deng Mu felt that Jiang Nannan probably guessed that he went to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain a spirit ring, but he absolutely couldn't say it.
If he admitted it, he'd be in trouble, but if he didn't convince his sister, things would get complicated with his mother, and it would be a double whammy.
Although the damage would be transferred to Tang San, the shame of being spanked was unbearable for him.
Deng Mu hesitated for a while, then hugged Jiang Nannan's arm and said, "Sister, I admit I went to the Soul Hunting Forest."
Upon learning that Deng Mu had indeed gone, Jiang Nannan looked at him angrily and said, "Didn't I say I'd go hunting spirit beasts for you in a few days?" She was a little annoyed with her disobedient younger brother.
She was worried about Deng Mu's safety; what if something happened to him in the forest?
Spirit beasts were not something a child could handle. Even an adult might be killed fighting a ten-year-old spirit beast, let alone a six-year-old like Deng Mu.
Deng Mu apologized to Jiang Nannan, "I'm sorry, sister, there's a reason for this. I can't tell you the details..."
He then showed Jiang Nannan his spirit ring; it was better to show it in this situation.
Looking at Deng Mu's spirit ring, Jiang Nannan was stunned and subconsciously rubbed her eyes.
A purple spirit ring?!
Jiang Nannan was incredibly shocked, confirming she wasn't dreaming.
Her teacher had once said that theoretically, the first spirit ring could be a thousand-year spirit ring, but the body had to be strong enough, and she didn't know what level that required.
For her brother, his first spirit ring was a thousand-year spirit ring; it was truly astonishing.
She vaguely sensed that some powerful figure, seeing her younger brother's talent, had helped him obtain a thousand-year spirit ring.
She didn't believe her brother could have gotten it alone; a hundred-year spirit beast could kill many adults, let alone a thousand-year one.
Her teacher had gone to great lengths to hunt a hundred-year spirit beast for her; her brother couldn't possibly have done it alone.
Thinking this, Jiang Nannan sighed and said, "Let's leave it at that. There can't be a next time. I'll find an excuse to tell Mother."
Since it was already done, telling her would only worry her mother, so it was better to keep it a secret and say her teacher helped.
Her mother didn't know anything about spirit rings; she could easily fool her.
Deng Mu kissed Jiang Nannan and said, "That's great, thank you, sister."
He was worried Jiang Nannan would tell their mother, but she said she wouldn't, which made him quite happy.
Jiang Nannan blushed and turned her head away, saying, "Hmph, if you continue like this, I'll tell Mother and she'll give you a good scolding, making you bedridden for three days."
Deng Mu chuckled and said, "Don't worry, sister, I'll be obedient from now on and won't act on my own."
Obtaining the spirit ring later would be easier; he could hunt with Jiang Nannan and the others, but he couldn't reveal his identity.
But that was nothing to him; it wouldn't be easy for Jiang Nannan and the others to find out.
Hearing Deng Mu's words, Jiang Nannan sighed helplessly. She vaguely felt that her younger brother definitely wouldn't be obedient.
She needed to improve her strength to protect her brother's life; she would fight anyone who dared to harm him.
Jiang Nannan asked Deng Mu curiously, "Little brother, what was your first soul skill?"
Seeing Jiang Nannan's curiosity, Deng Mu explained, "My first soul skill is called Life Shield. It grants teammates a protective shield and increases their defense."
Jiang Nannan nodded and said, "It's alright. I thought it was a soul skill that boosted teammates' strength."
However, with this soul skill, the team's safety can be guaranteed, and if a soul beast attacks, the Life Shield can even block a fatal blow.
(End of Chapter)