Chapter 10 Heavenly Dao, Luck.
Jiang Nian said calmly, looking at the pretty young girl in front of him. His eyes showed no emotion, as if he had expected this situation.
Bai Ling gritted her teeth and sighed, "I lost."
The referee announced Jiang Nian's victory in front of everyone, and several female fans in the crowd cheered happily.
After putting away his martial spirit, Jiang Nian prepared to leave the arena to go to the Saintess Palace to see Bibi Dong.
"Wait!"
A girl's voice came from behind, followed by hurried footsteps.
Bai Ling stood in front of him, stammering, "I... can I treat you to a meal?"
"And I wanted to ask you how..."
Jiang Nian shook his head and interrupted, "No, I need to report to my teacher."
"Otherwise, you'll get a spanking."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Bai Ling was stunned for a moment, then murmured strangely, "Saintess, is she... so strict?"
Not long after, Jiang Nian arrived at the Saintess Palace, knocked on the door skillfully, and a voice from inside that was devoid of emotion came out.
"Come in." The door creaked open gently.
Jiang Nian glanced at Bibi Dong sitting by the desk, quietly placed the food on the coffee table, and then respectfully said, "Teacher, this disciple has achieved first place in the upgrade assessment."
The beautiful young woman put down the report card in her hand, her expression unchanged.
"If you, as my disciple, still can't get first place, then you might as well find a river to jump into."
Bibi Dong stepped forward and pinched Jiang Nian's cheek, using a bit more force.
This little rascal, it's quite comfortable to bully him.
She loves seeing him want to resist, yet be helpless.
"Teacher, it's time to eat."
Jiang Nian blinked his big eyes, and only then did Bibi Dong release his grip.
"Alright."
"Have you eaten? Want to eat together?"
Jiang Nian rubbed his stomach, hesitatingly looking at her.
"Hesitant."
It's my teacher's food, what's wrong with eating a little?
It's not like I'm eating hers...
Jiang Nian pulled out a chair for Bibi Dong, and only started eating when he saw her start eating first.
It's almost time for dinner, family~
He's been living with the mentally ill person for a year, and he's learned a lot about reading people.
Bibi Dong seems to be in a good mood today, so she shouldn't step on his butt.
"We'll cultivate together in bed later, understand?"
Jiang Nian's body trembled, and he could only nod with tears in his eyes.
Sigh~
He didn't get this treatment before.
But ever since Bibi Dong discovered that his Heavenly Dao Umbrella could suppress the killing intent in his body, they've been cultivating together.
Even her emotions have stabilized a little. At least she hasn't been stimulated by anything in the last two or three months.
After Qian Renxue absorbed her soul ring, she also started cultivating diligently every day.
She came here much less often.
"Xiao Nian, sit down."
"Yes..."
Jiang Nian obediently sat on the edge of the bed, cross-legged, hands clasped.
The Heavenly Dao Umbrella appeared in his palm. Bibi Dong felt the harmonious spring breeze that soothed her soul, and couldn't help but squint her eyes slightly as she began to cultivate.
After a year of cultivation, Jiang Nian also understood the main functions represented by the Heavenly Dao Umbrella in each season.
Spring—life revival, silent nourishment, alternating thunder and rain, nourishing the body...
Summer—raging fire, scorching the heavens and boiling the seas...
Autumn—restoring the origin, super endurance...
Winter—thousands of miles of ice, all things withering... and, faintly revealing a mysterious power—luck.
The Heavenly Dao, as the name suggests, governs all things in the world.
The more he developed it, the more he felt his martial soul seemed to be becoming too comprehensive.
This gave him a headache.
He glanced at Bibi Dong, who was cultivating, and sighed inwardly, wondering when he could escape this girl's control.
Would he win?
The next day.
The Hall of Offerings.
Qian Renxue played with a small umbrella, gazing blankly into the distance.
"Grandpa, I want to go out and play."
Qian Daoliu ruffled her hair, saying indulgently, "Go ahead, I won't stop you."
The little golden-haired dog, Bulingbuling, shook its head.
"Sigh... Today is the day Yue'er awakens her martial soul. Grandpa, do you think she can make it through?"
Qian Daoliu's smile gradually faded, his expression becoming somewhat somber.
"Man proposes, God disposes."
"Whether Yue'er can make it through, only fate will tell."
Qian Renxue sighed, touching the small wooden umbrella in her hand.
Then her brows furrowed.
She thought of what the boy had said half a month ago.
"Xiaoxue, this little umbrella is engraved with a trace of my martial spirit's characteristics."
"If you encounter danger, it might turn misfortune into good fortune."
"If the wooden umbrella breaks, it means you've survived a calamity."
Coming back to her senses, Qian Renxue gently stroked the umbrella the guy had made, and an idea suddenly occurred to her.
If it really could turn misfortune into good fortune, would it be useful for her little sister Yue'er?
Thinking of this, Qian Renxue immediately stood up.
"Grandpa, when will Yue'er awaken her martial spirit?"
Seeing her so excited, Qian Daoliu subconsciously said, "Noon."
"Then let's go, I want to see her awaken."
"Of course..."
Noon.
The sun shone brightly in the offering hall, making the whole hall warm and cozy.
At this moment, a short-haired little girl was being led by the hand by a golden crocodile. She wore a silver longevity lock around her neck, her face was deathly pale, and her constitution was very weak.
The first impression she gave was that of a sickly person; she was panting heavily after walking a few steps, and her forehead was covered in cold sweat.
"Greetings...Greetings, Great-Grandpa."
"Yue'er, no need for formalities."
Qian Daoliu's face softened with a kind expression as he gently stroked her head, sighing inwardly.
Still so frail, could she really awaken her martial soul?
The other elders also came over, surrounding Jin Yue'er and gently encouraging her.
Golden Crocodile Douluo squatted down and stroked her little head: "Yue'er, Grandpa is here with you, don't be afraid."
The sickly girl nodded, her fear easing slightly.
She knew her physical condition; whether she could safely complete the awakening depended entirely on fate.
Qian Renxue squeezed in front of Jin Yue'er and took out her small wooden umbrella.
"Sister Yue'er, this is a gift from a... a good friend of mine. He said it can turn misfortune into good fortune and steal a sliver of luck when you encounter danger."
"I'm giving it to you today, hoping you can successfully awaken your martial soul."
Golden Crocodile Douluo was taken aback, then a smile appeared on his face: "Since it's Xiaoxue's thoughtfulness, you can take it when you awaken your martial soul."
He then looked at Qian Daoliu.
The blond middle-aged man frowned slightly, staring intently at the small wooden umbrella in Qian Renxue's hand.
At first, he thought it was just an ordinary handicraft, but upon closer inspection... he seemed to be able to capture a mysterious and profound aura within it.
Intangible, yet undeniably real.
Could this thing really be as Xiaoxue said?!
Qian Daoliu collected his thoughts, hesitated for a moment, and nodded.
"Thank you, Sister Xiaoxue. I certainly won't let everyone down."
(End of Chapter)