"So beautiful."
Hu Liena's eyes sparkled like little stars, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sight.
"How much would a meal here cost?"
Xie Yue's yearning to become a Soul Master grew even stronger.
Just as Ye Tian was about to speak, an unexpected voice suddenly rang out.
"This meal is on me. Order whatever you like, don't worry about the cost."
"Little Xue?"
Ye Tian turned his head and saw Qian Renxue standing behind the door.
Hu Liena and the others also looked over in surprise.
"Haha..."
Before Ye Tian and the others could recover, a mischievous laugh echoed in the room.
"Ye Tian, what do you think? Didn't expect us to be so fast, did you?"
"..."
Under the gaze of Hu Liena and the others, the tablecloth hanging almost to the floor was lifted.
Jin Yue'er, on all fours, poked her head out from underneath, looking up at Ye Tian with a triumphant expression.
Hu Liena and the others stifled their laughter.
"Heh."
Ye Tian, however, smiled and looked at Qian Renxue.
"Little Xue, let me treat this time. You can treat us next time."
"No problem."
Qian Renxue nodded seriously in agreement. She was very happy that Ye Tian had included her. After calming her initial agitation, her worries seemed unnecessary; Ye Tian didn't necessarily favor these kids more than her.
Jin Yue'er pouted. Ye Tian always seemed to overlook her existence. She quickly crawled out, stood up, patted her chest, and declared confidently, "Then the time after next, it's my turn to treat! Once I awaken my Martial Soul, I can treat you all to a big feast every day!"
"Great!"
Ye Tian nodded without hesitation. "Then I'll wish you success in awakening your Martial Soul in advance."
"It will definitely happen...!"
Jin Yue'er nodded emphatically, then giggled and sat down on a chair. "Ye Tian, Sister Xue, please sit down."
"Mm."
Ye Tian nodded, then turned and said, "Nana, all of you sit down too. I'll properly introduce you all in a moment."
"Yes, Brother Ye Tian."
Hu Liena nodded but didn't move immediately.
A light flickered in Qian Renxue's eyes as she also waited.
Only after Ye Tian took his seat did Qian Renxue gracefully step forward and sit beside him.
Hu Liena followed closely after, and Yan and Xie Yue naturally followed suit. From Qian Renxue to Yan, half the table was now occupied.
On the opposite side, Jin Yue'er sat alone, gazing wistfully at Ye Tian across the table. If only she hadn't revealed herself so early... she could have waited until Ye Tian sat down and then crawled to the seat next to him.
"Yue'er, come sit over here."
It wasn't until Qian Renxue waved to Jin Yue'er that she scurried over and sat down beside Qian Renxue.
"Nana, Yan, let me briefly introduce you. These two are good friends I made after becoming a Soul Master: Little Xue and Yue'er."
After Ye Tian finished speaking, the air fell silent.
Hu Liena and the others stared intently at Ye Tian, waiting for him to continue.
"Is... is that it?"
Yan was the first to blurt out, unable to hold back.
"Yeah, that's it..."
Ye Tian nodded.
Hu Liena and Xie Yue stared blankly at Ye Tian. That was way too simple! Not even their full names?
Ye Tian didn't pause for long before introducing Hu Liena and the others to Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er in turn.
"Little Xue, this is Hu Liena and Xie Yue, they're biological siblings, and this is Yan—my younger brothers and sisters from the orphanage."
"Hmph!"
Hearing this, Jin Yue'er immediately puffed up with pride, planting her hands on her hips as she stood up.
"So you're my younger siblings! Quick, call me big sister!"
"Hello, Sister Yue'er, Sister Xue'er~" Hu Liena was the first to react to the term 'younger siblings,' with Yan and Xie Yue quickly following suit.
"Hello, Sister Yue'er, Sister Xue'er!"
"Hello," Qian Renxue nodded slightly, a smile on her face as she glanced at Ye Tian.
So, she was just Ye Tian's sister~
"Haha, good!"
"Wait a moment, big sister will give you some money..." Jin Yue'er happily clapped her hands before sitting back down, leaning in to borrow money from Qian Renxue.
Ye Tian couldn't help but chuckle.
From the atmosphere, it seemed like a great start.
"Nana, if Yue'er wants to give you money, just accept it. She's not short on cash anyway."
"Mhm!" Hu Liena's eyes sparkled slightly, as if she'd been influenced by Ye Tian into becoming a little money-grubber.
"By the way,"
"Before we eat, I have some gifts for the three of you."
Although Gold Soul Coins were tempting, they paled in comparison to Ye Tian's gifts.
No matter the value of what Ye Tian gave, for Xie Yue and the other two, it would be something precious.
Whoosh!
Three purplish-black glass jars appeared on the table in front of Ye Tian.
Ye Tian intended to use solid resources to heavily invest in these three budding talents, firmly securing their loyalty.
"Marrow Cleansing Pills?!"
Qian Renxue was drawn to the purplish-black color, her eyes filled with astonishment.
Ye Tian's stockpile was far larger than she had imagined!
It seemed Ye Tian placed unprecedented importance on these younger siblings.
Jin Yue'er's reaction was even more intense.
Her eyes nearly popped out, and she kept salivating.
"So many!"
"I want to eat them all~ gulp~"
Seeing Jin Yue'er's eyes turning red, Qian Renxue quickly grabbed her.
"Yue'er, calm down."
"I really want to eat them~" Jin Yue'er slumped over the table, her eyes practically drooling.
Witnessing Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er's unusual reactions, Hu Liena and the others, unless they were fools, could tell how valuable Ye Tian's gifts were!
Three pairs of eyes brimmed with anticipation and curiosity.
Ye Tian glanced at Jin Yue'er, who was so excited she kept scratching the tabletop, and shook his head helplessly.
He smiled at Hu Liena and the others and explained, "These are products of my First Soul Skill—Marrow Cleansing Pills. They can remove bodily impurities, strengthen the body, enhance a Soul Master's cultivation talent... and theoretically, they should also be able to increase Innate Soul Power levels."
Increase Innate Soul Power levels?!
Xie Yue and Yan quickly latched onto this keyword—the one closest to them and most understandable!
Their bodies trembled slightly with excitement as they stared intently at the jars in front of Ye Tian.
"Brother Ye Tian, your Soul Skill is just... too amazing," Xie Yue stammered, his mouth dry.
"Y-Yeah," Yan was equally stunned.
Not just them, even Qian Renxue widened her eyes to look at Ye Tian.
The effect of increasing Innate Soul Power—why had she never heard Ye Tian mention it before?
If it were true...
When Ye Tian's cultivation grows powerful, couldn't he alone create an all-Soul Master organization like the Spirit Hall?
Even if it doesn't reach that level,
it still wouldn't prevent Ye Tian from having countless followers!
And those followers would be none other than commoners without Soul Power, or even common Soul Masters with low Soul Power or those wanting to advance further, whether common or noble!
How many ordinary people without Soul Power are there in the world?
Hundreds of millions!
Hu Liena, though the youngest, could still understand the shock Ye Tian was bringing at this moment.
She swallowed hard.
"Brother Ye Tian, if you give these to us to eat, what about you?"
Hu Liena's words
made Xie Yue and the others snap out of their daze.
"Brother Ye Tian, we can't take these things!"
"Nana is right, Brother Tian, you should use them yourself!"
Yan glanced longingly at the bottles and jars but then firmly averted his gaze.
A smile on his face, Ye Tian was quite satisfied inwardly and explained, "Just set your minds at ease. No matter who I shortchange, I would never shortchange myself."