Soul Land—Chapter 29: Xue Qinghe: I Have a God-sister
"You two escaped from the Star Luo Empire and enrolled in my Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, which caused quite a stir."
Qian Renxue took a sip of the fragrant tea, her eyes wandering over the faces of the two, smiling. "However, it is an honor for my Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to attract two such geniuses."
Ling Qianyao smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are too kind. We came here because of the academy's reputation. We want to learn more about soul masters at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."
Zhu Zhuqing also agreed. "Yes, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is famous, and we have longed to come here."
Qian Renxue put down the teacup, her eyes becoming serious. "Oh? Are you here just because of its reputation? I heard that Miss Zhuqing has a special identity. But it doesn't matter. I welcome you to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. As long as the Star Luo Empire doesn't threaten you or send people to provoke disputes, I can guarantee your study at the academy."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Ling Qianyao bowed.
"It's a small matter. I am a few years older than you. If you don't mind, just call me Brother Xue. For genius soul masters, this prince has always been appreciative." Qian Renxue said with a smile, a hint of kindness in her tone.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ling Qianyao exchanged glances and said in unison, "Big Brother Xue."
"Hmm," Qian Renxue nodded. "I invited you here this time, not just to make friends with talented soul masters, but I am also more interested in your martial souls.
The story of your battle during the mountain tribute at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy has spread widely in Heaven Dou City. I wonder if you could let me see the unprecedented second soul ring of a thousand years in the soul master world?"
"Big Brother Xue is joking. That battle was just a fluke," Ling Qianyao smiled modestly.
"Luck?" Qian Renxue looked at Ling Qianyao with interest. "You were also fortunate enough to be accepted as a registered disciple by Dugu Bo yesterday?"
Ling Qianyao smiled but said nothing.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing bowed slightly and said softly, "If Big Brother Xue is interested, we are naturally willing to show our soul rings." As she spoke, she prepared to summon her martial soul.
Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes. She then stood up and waved her hand. "Wait. For this martial soul display, we'll need to find a wider place.
There is an open soul-fighting arena in the backyard of the Prince's Mansion, which is perfect for demonstrating your martial souls. Let's go, let's go."
As she spoke, she took a step ahead and walked toward the backyard of the Prince's Mansion.
Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing followed closely behind, with Ling Qianyao constantly looking around.
Soon, the three of them arrived at the soul-fighting arena. Qian Renxue waved to signal the guards to retreat, leaving only the three of them in the arena.
"Okay, now that there are only three of us here, you can show as much as you want." Her eyes were fixed on Ling Qianyao.
Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing nodded, and then each summoned their martial souls.
Two soul rings, one yellow and one purple, lingered around each of their martial souls.
"Hmm," Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes. The feeling of martial soul resonance she had imagined did not appear. She glanced at Ling Qianyao and then exclaimed, "Although I've received the news, it is still a little unbelievable to see it with my own eyes."
She pulled the two toward the rest area of the soul-fighting arena. "Qianyao, Zhuqing, this achievement of increasing the age of soul rings is not something that ordinary people can accomplish. To have a thousand-year-old second soul ring at this age is truly a gift."
Qian Renxue sat on the bench in the rest area, curiosity and admiration shining in her eyes. "Can you share with me how you did it? Of course, we can exchange equal value; I can provide you with the resources you need."
Zhu Zhuqing cast her eyes on Ling Qianyao, who gave her a look indicating that she was at ease.
The subtle movements between the two did not escape Qian Renxue's notice. She narrowed her eyes. 'This little cat seems to subconsciously regard Ling Qianyao as support in her heart. The relationship between these two seems quite complicated. Childhood sweethearts, perhaps? Oh, poor Star Luo Empire, Third Prince.'
Ling Qianyao said, "I wonder what the Crown Prince thinks the age of a soul ring should be?"
"Naturally, the first soul ring is 423 years, the second soul ring is 764 years, the third soul ring is 1760 years, and the fourth soul ring is 5000 years. After reaching Soul King, a soul master can absorb soul rings up to ten thousand years."
"Then I wonder what the Crown Prince thinks determines the age of soul ring absorption?"
"Naturally, it is the soul master's physique," Qian Renxue answered without hesitation.
"And mental power," Ling Qianyao added.
"Yes, mental power is indeed an important factor," Qian Renxue nodded.
"In that case, the answer to the question has been revealed, right? If you want to absorb soul rings beyond the age limit, you simply need to improve your physique and mental strength," Ling Qianyao smiled.
Qian Renxue was startled, then smiled. "But what is the specific method?"
Under Zhu Zhuqing's slightly surprised gaze, Ling Qianyao took out a piece of whale glue from his storage ring and placed it on the coffee table in front of Qian Renxue.
"This..."
Qian Renxue looked surprised. Although she had never used this substance, she had been posing as a prince and had roamed among the nobles for years.
Naturally, she knew what this whale glue was. Marketed as a product for noble families' intimate affairs, many had even sent it to her prince's mansion, and there was no shortage of whale glue of ten thousand years' quality.
However, she couldn't use it and it was impossible to do so; she simply pushed it to the corner to collect dust.
"Brother Xue, this whale glue is one of the keys to improving our physique and mental strength," Ling Qianyao explained slowly. "It contains the essence of marine whale soul beasts. Long-term consumption can subtly enhance a soul master's physique and soul power."
"Are you saying that this substance is the secret to increasing the age of soul rings?"
Qian Renxue pointed at the whale glue. "Are you kidding me?"
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince can let anyone try it. As long as they can feel the improvement in their physique, the effect will be self-evident."
"Okay!" Qian Renxue clapped her hands, took the whale glue, and stood up. "I'll go and try it out to see if this whale glue truly has the magical effects you mentioned. Qianyao and Zhuqing, please wait here for a while. I'll ask someone to entertain you; don't mind."
Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing also stood up. "Of course, we don't mind, Brother Xue, just go."
"Well," Qian Renxue looked at Ling Qianyao and smiled. "Don't worry; I won't lose my manners. I have a God-sister who happens to be a guest at my place these days, so let her entertain you temporarily. I'll go find someone to verify the effect of the whale glue and then come back. Speaking of which, my sister is very beautiful and gentle, not much older than you, so I'm sure you'll have plenty to talk about."
Qian Renxue said with a smile, a sly look in her eyes. "You two must get along well; maybe you can become good friends in the future."
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