Douluo, Qingmei Qianrenxue, Opening with Soul Ring Changing to Soul Vein 9

Chapter 9: A Mission? I Disagree!

After finishing his first phase of research, Lin Feng finally relaxed and decided to find Qian Renxue.

These past few days, the Soul Master world was in an uproar, and the Spirit Hall was bustling with activity. First, Qian Xunji’s death and the Spirit Hall’s subsequent ceremony, followed by the Haotian School’s announcement of seclusion under pressure from the Spirit Hall. Then, the ascension of the new Pope, Bibi Dong – it was truly a ripple effect. The sudden rupture between these two once amicable powers was unexpected by all.

After all, the high-ranking members of various sects knew that Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu had a good relationship. Although rumors of a more complex emotional entanglement existed, they always seemed to appreciate each other as fellow powerful individuals.

“Did you hear? The Soul Awakening Ceremony has been moved up a month; it’s happening in a few days.”

“Oh? Why’s that?”

“I heard the new Pope wants to select a highly gifted disciple from this year’s ceremony as a candidate for the next Saintess.”

“Oh~ I see. Alas, my granddaughter is too old for that.”

“Pfft, your granddaughter with her innate 5-level strength? Dreaming! Besides, I heard they’re choosing from commoners. Even if she had a full innate Soul Power level, it wouldn’t matter.”

Walking towards the Douluo Hall, Lin Feng overheard these conversations and had a sudden thought.

Was Bibi Dong announcing the arrival of a new era? The former Saintess had become the Pope, and now she was choosing the next Saintess, solidifying the Spirit Hall’s morale.

She pulled this off right after taking office. Truly worthy of the Pope who led the Spirit Hall to its peak.

Too bad she was foolish in her youth and completely fooled by a scoundrel.

“Stop! Where did you come from, child? You can’t just enter the Douluo Hall!”

Just as Lin Feng was about to speak, a fragrant breeze wafted by.

“I’m with him. We have important matters to discuss with the Great Supply.”

Ling Yuan stood beside Lin Feng, giving him a sweet smile and a wink.

The two guards quickly bowed.

“Greetings, Elder Ling Yuan.”

“It’s alright. Let’s go, Xiao Feng.”

Ling Yuan calmly took Lin Feng’s hand.

Soul Masters develop rapidly after awakening their soul power. At just over nine years old, Lin Feng was already around five feet tall, only half a head shorter than Ling Yuan.

The mature and capable Ling Yuan and the refined and composed Lin Feng. Holding hands, they possessed a strangely harmonious contrast.

Lin Feng tugged at his hand, but Ling Yuan didn’t loosen her grip, so he continued to hold it.

The Douluo Hall, also known as the Supply Hall, is the highest hall in the entire Douluo Continent. It stands atop a mountain peak, its marble walls inlaid with gold threads and jewels, gleaming under the sunlight. The high dome and towering hall, with its clear lines and intensely strong Light Attribute soul power, gave the building a solemn and majestic aura.

Qian Renxue was on the second-floor balcony, idly gazing at the scenery. Normally, from this height, the grand and prosperous sight of the Spirit City would fill one with a sense of majesty. But she was listless, carelessly tossing her book onto the table with a sigh and a slight pout.

“Stinky Xiao Feng, I said we wouldn’t see each other for a few days, but you really wouldn’t come find me yourself?”

“Huh?”

Qian Renxue’s eyes lit up. Two familiar figures approaching in the distance were exactly the person she had just been thinking about.

“Hmm?”

As the two drew closer, Qian Renxue frowned, her gaze fixed on their intertwined hands. She looked at Lin Feng’s expression; he seemed… to be enjoying it?

“Heh heh.”

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth, glaring at Ling Yuan. In her eyes, compared to Lin Feng’s possible impure intentions, the older woman making the first move seemed much more believable.

“Doesn’t go find men herself, sees that Xiao Feng is still young and wants to play the ‘raising’ game? Hmph.”

Her eyes twinkled as she let out a derisive snort and went downstairs, sitting in a cleverly chosen spot. It allowed her to see anyone entering the hall, while those entering could only see her after approaching a certain distance.

“Achoo—”

Ling Yuan strangely sniffed. Did she feel some malice directed at her?

Lin Feng looked at Ling Yuan in surprise. Could even a Soul Douluo get a cold and sneeze?

Ling Yuan’s face flushed, and she glared at Lin Feng.

“I’m allergic to pollen, okay?”

“Saying you’re allergic to the building materials might be more believable. There are no flowers here.” Lin Feng chuckled.

Ling Yuan was annoyed and made a mock-hitting gesture.

“You dare talk to me like that now, huh? Pollen in the air, okay?!”

Laughing and chatting, they finally reached the hall’s entrance.

They slowly walked through the doors.

“Ahem!”

A clear voice echoed through the spacious hall.

Ling Yuan’s beautiful eyes widened as she quickly looked towards the source of the sound. She immediately saw Qian Renxue’s teasing smile, with what seemed like a hint of… a sneer?

She quickly let go of Lin Feng’s hand, looking around as if the hall held some interesting sights.

“Xiao Xue?”

Lin Feng’s eyes lit up, and he quickly walked forward. Qian Renxue triumphantly glanced at Ling Yuan.

Ling Yuan pretended not to see.

Qian Renxue crossed her arms.

“You still know how to find me? I see you’ve been doing pretty well lately!”

Lin Feng paused. What did Qian Renxue mean by deliberately creating distance?

“Well, it seems someone said they were going to disappear for a few days. If you’re not welcome, then, Sister Ling Yuan…” “Shall we go?”

“Hey—!”

Qian Renxue clenched her fists, a smile on her face.

“Say that again?”

Um… (⊙o⊙)…

Lin Feng wisely changed the subject:

“I’ve finished my first phase of research. Want to hear about it?”

Qian Renxue was startled, then delighted.

“Really? So fast!”

Lin Feng took a rather thick notebook from his storage ring.

“My original notes. They’re yours.”

Qian Renxue happily accepted them. Seeing the ‘Feng’ character engraved on the cover, she snorted, took out a pen, added a ‘Xue’ character, and subtly glanced at Ling Yuan with a triumphant expression.

Ling Yuan: …

She flipped through a few pages, noticing the familiar smooth and elegant handwriting, then put it into her storage ring.

“Teach me personally.”

“Okay.” Lin Feng grinned.

There weren’t many words exchanged, but their brief conversation was full of unspoken understanding. The three of them went to the second floor of the Douluo Hall.

“Grandpa’s in seclusion. I’ll take you to see him later.”
—

Under Lin Feng’s guidance and Ling Yuan’s soul power support, Qian Renxue quickly mastered the first path of the *Innate Evolution Soul Scripture*.

Once again marveling at Lin Feng’s wisdom, she stared at him痴痴地 (longingly).

Then, her voice softened:

“In a few days, I’ll have to leave for a while. I have a mission.”

Lin Feng’s smile faltered. Was she going to Tian Dou to replace Xue Qinghe? Based on the timing, it should be around now.

“No, I disagree!”

Lin Feng declared loudly.

Seeing Qian Renxue remain silent, Lin Feng continued,

“You’re the young master of the Spirit Hall, and a once-in-a-millennium genius with innate 20-level Soul Power. What kind of mission is worth your personal attention? Don’t you know that the time before a Soul Master turns 20 is their fastest period of growth? With your talent, you’ll quickly reach the realm of an Ultimate Douluo. Then, what in the world can’t you do or get?!”

(Qian Renxue will not stay in Tian Dou)

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