Chapter 15 Golden Crocodile Douluo's Promise, Ten Thousand Year Whale Glue.
Jiang Nian stared at Qian Renxue's face for a moment, then shook his head and left.
The little golden-haired boy was stunned for a moment, but didn't think much of it and parted ways with him.
A moment later.
Entering Jin Yue'er's room, Qian Renxue sat on the edge of the bed and reached out her small hand to rub her head.
"Yue'er, get well soon, so we can go play."
The short-haired girl on the hospital bed nodded hard, exhaled a breath of warm air, and couldn't help but smile.
"Sister Xiaoxue, where did he go?"
"Him? He went to school." Qian Renxue pinched Jin Yue'er's hair and said somewhat boredly.
One of her few good friends went to school, and the other was lying in bed.
"Going to school..."
Jin Yue'er's eyes flickered a few times, and she lowered her eyes, her little head seemingly lost in thought.
A few more days passed.
Jiang Nian's life revolved around three points: the academy, Jin Yue'er, and Bibi Dong.
On the last day, he could finally relax.
In the sickly girl's boudoir, Jiang Nian arrived as usual. He saw her sitting by the bed, her face rosy and her whole body seemingly brimming with vitality. Her bright, snow-white eyes were particularly beautiful.
"Sister Yue'er, lie down quickly. After this last time, I'll go back too."
The short-haired girl nodded obediently, lying on the bed awaiting Jiang Nian's next move.
He skillfully took out the Heavenly Umbrella, and a wisp of gentle energy flowed into her meridians.
Just like the previous six times, it not only nourished Jin Yue'er's frail body but also dispelled the coldness within her.
"So...so comfortable~"
The girl squinted her eyes, feeling warm all over, as if her entire soul had been elevated.
She glanced sideways at the serious-looking boy beside the bed, blinking her big eyes as if a thought was forming in her mind.
Half an hour later.
Jiang Nian took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and forced a smile.
"Alright, Yue'er, how are you feeling?"
*Bang!*
The door was pushed open.
Golden Crocodile Douluo strode forward, feeling his beloved granddaughter's condition, his fingers trembling slightly with excitement.
"Good...good! Kid, thank you so much!"
Jiang Nian waved his hand, looking at his slightly reddened eyes, and after a moment's thought, decided to give them some time.
Stepping out of the room, he saw the little golden retriever sitting in the Jasmine Garden, holding a straight, natural wooden stick, and couldn't help but become interested.
"Xiao Xue, give me your hand."
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Qian Renxue turned her head sharply, her eyes wide, seemingly unable to believe what he was saying.
Her little hand slipped, and Jiang Nian seized the opportunity to pick it up.
"Give it to me!"
Jiang Nian held the wooden stick in his hand, his expression somewhat excited.
With this sword in hand, the rapeseed flowers within a ten-kilometer radius would be barren.
Even the village's big yellow dog would tremble in fear.
The little golden retriever, realizing he'd been tricked, pouted, "Give it to me!"
Jiang Nian: "No!"
He wouldn't just give it to her because she wanted it.
Qian Renxue stepped forward and pinched his arm, revealing a domineering look—the confidence of a little rich girl.
"Hmph! Little Jiang, you're not as tall as me now, nor as capable."
"Just be a good little brother then."
Jiang Nian felt a pang of pain in his heart; how had she picked up a bit of Bibi Dong's strange controlling nature?
Be a little brother…
What should he call Bibi Dong.
Soon.
Golden Crocodile Douluo walked out, holding Jin Yue'er's hand.
His steps were steady, and his face was radiant.
He even seemed confident and cheerful.
"Sister Xiaoxue, Brother Xiaojiang..."
Hmm?
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. She didn't quite want Yue'er to address Jiang Nian that way.
But considering their relationship, she figured it was alright.
"I'm a Soul Master now!"
Jin Yue'er's eyes narrowed, and she smiled innocently.
Perhaps because of her young age and short hair, she had a tomboyish feel.
"Hehe~ Yue'er, you've just recovered from your illness. From now on, I'll take you on adventures!"
Qian Renxue patted her head, acting like a big sister.
However, the little golden-haired girl didn't notice that her Yue'er was staring intently behind her.
Jiang Nian also offered his congratulations.
Golden Crocodile stepped forward and patted Jiang Nian on the shoulder, saying kindly, "Kid, thank you for healing Yue'er. I don't have much to give, so consider this 100,000 gold soul coins a small token of my gratitude."
"If you have any other needs, just let me know!"
Jiang Nian's expression hardened, and he subconsciously took the spatial bracelet that Golden Crocodile Douluo tossed out. Inside were ten boxes, each containing 10,000 gold soul coins.
He's struck it rich! He's really struck it rich!
This old man is so rich…
"Ahem…" Jiang Nian suppressed his excitement and solemnly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Kid does indeed have a request."
Golden Crocodile raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "What is it? Don't worry, I will definitely do my best to help you."
The big man patted his chest and smiled.
Jiang Nian didn't mince words, getting straight to the point: "Boy, I want whale glue, preferably over ten thousand years old."
Golden Crocodile paused for a moment, then lowered his voice and said seriously, "Boy, that kind of stuff isn't for someone your age... Wait a bit longer, wait until you're an adult..."
Seeing his misunderstanding, Jiang Nian quickly explained, "Your Majesty, it's not what you think. I'm using whale glue to strengthen my body so I can absorb higher-age spirit rings in the future."
Golden Crocodile asked incredulously, "Whale glue can allow a spirit master to absorb higher-age spirit rings? You're not kidding me, are you?"
Jiang Nian shook his head: "I saw it in an ancient book, maybe it really works... At worst, I'll find someone to test it on first."
A slight silence fell.
Golden Crocodile Douluo's gaze towards him changed.
The ability to increase the age at which a spirit master can absorb spirit rings—if this were to spread, it would likely cause a stir among spirit masters.
If true, then their Spirit Hall would produce a continuous stream of geniuses!
"But, the Spirit Hall actually has some in stock..."
"If what you say is true, Jiang Nian, you've done a great service..."
Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at his granddaughter with some excitement.
Due to her physique, her innate soul power was only level five.
This was only because of Jiang Nian's small wooden umbrella; otherwise, she would probably only have innate soul power at level two or three.
If her first two soul rings could reach the thousand-year level...
"Wait! Come to my place tomorrow at noon to pick them up!"
Golden Crocodile patted his chest, inwardly sighing.
The things that had happened recently felt too surreal...
Jiang Nian nodded: "Yes."
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Golden Crocodile nodded.
Turning around, he found his precious granddaughter already being led by the hand by Qian Renxue, running towards Jiang Nian.
He stared blankly at their backs for a long time, but when he came to his senses, they had already disappeared.
"This kid... has the style of me back then."
(End of this chapter)