Shi Nuo's expression changed as he watched the fireball rapidly approach.
"Be careful not to get burned, kid."
Ming Xin's gaze was fixed on the fireball, and he waved his hand at Shi Nuo.
"Don't worry, Big Brother Shi Nuo, I can't feel the temperature inside the fireball."
After explaining, Ming Xin reached out and held the not-so-large fireball. Just as he said, the scorching flames didn't cause him any discomfort.
Shi Nuo, with a look of surprise, took a few steps forward and poked a finger towards the fireball.
"Really? Let me try."
As soon as his finger touched the fireball, a burnt smell immediately wafted out.
"Ouch! Hiss!"
"This is hotter than ordinary flames!"
"Uh... Big Brother Shi Nuo, are you alright?"
Lin Beiya found it quite amusing watching Shi Nuo constantly blowing on his finger, which he held to his mouth.
"He bestowed Soul upon the flames, so of course he won't get burned. Why are you joining in, you simpleton?"
"And this is a Spirit Grandmaster-level flame, so of course its temperature is higher than ordinary flames!"
"Al... alright, I was reckless."
To test the specific abilities of the flame, Ming Xin also ordered it to release a fireball attack to the side.
The small fireball hit the ground and exploded, creating a small pit about a meter in diameter in front of the three brothers.
Undoubtedly, this flame indeed possessed the power of a Spirit Grandmaster.
Lin Beiya nodded in affirmation:
"Very good. This can also make up for your lack of offensive capabilities, as your first two Spirit Abilities are primarily control-based."
"In the future, you can try to bestow Soul upon lightning, weapons, and other things, so they can all become considerable assets."
Ming Xin's mind was instantly enlightened after hearing Lin Beiya's suggestion. Although he vaguely felt that this Spirit Ability was very powerful, he had only acquired it recently and hadn't come up with any good ideas yet.
Now, Lin Beiya's words suddenly opened the door to a new World. It turned out that he could also fight like a Battle Soul Master.
His admiration for Lin Beiya's extensive knowledge grew even stronger, as this was a suggestion made after just one glance.
Little did he know, this was a suggestion Lin Beiya had come up with in his previous life, using a certain old lady as a reference.
However, even if he knew, he would still gladly accept the other party's reverence, because if you don't know, then it's what I came up with.
"By the way, is there a time limit for bestowing Soul?"
"No, Big Brother. As long as the core Soul flame is not destroyed, this state will continue indefinitely."
"And, this guy seems to be able to change forms too!"
"Oh? What form?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Beiya and Shi Nuo both became interested and cast their gazes towards Ming Xin.
And Ming Xin also gave a command to the fireball in his hand.
"Change."
Accompanied by a flash of fire, the fireball rapidly shrunk, transforming into a dark red ring that hung on Ming Xin's finger.
"This... this... this..."
"Does this mean in the future, I don't even need to rekindle it when using it?"
"This is too convenient, isn't it?"
Shi Nuo's heart was filled with envy as he looked at the incredibly convenient fireball.
However, seeing his brother's combat power multiply, he was genuinely happy for him.
By then, with flames on his left shoulder, lightning on his right, and a living great saber in hand, Ming Xin's combat power would be far superior to that of a Battle Soul Master of the same level.
"Alright, let's slowly study its specific abilities when we get back. For now, let's get out of the forest; it's still dangerous here after all."
"Yes, Big Brother Beiya."
Upon hearing this, Ming Xin immediately reined in his excitement, and the three brothers walked out of the forest together.
By the time they exited the forest, the sky had already turned pale, indicating that it was morning.
"Let's go. We'll go back and get a good day's rest. Tomorrow, we'll set off for Heaven Dou City."
"Okay."
... The next day, Lin Beiya locked the door to Dugu Bo's courtyard, and the three of them rented a carriage, heading towards Heaven Dou City.
There were some things he needed to make clear to Qian Renxue to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
Anyway, she most likely already knew he was alive through the existence of the aries gold cloth.
Three days later, the carriage slowly entered Heaven Dou City.
Due to the Soul Master Tournament, Lin Beiya and Shi Nuo still had some fame in Heaven Dou City.
Although two years had passed, they didn't know how many people in Heaven Dou City still recognized them.
But to avoid unnecessary trouble, they prepared to keep a low profile and made sure to conceal themselves to some extent.
The three of them, wearing half-face masks, found a hotel and checked in.
After ordering some food from a waiter, they enjoyed their meal in the room.
"After eating, rest for a while. I need to go out tonight; you two stay at the hotel and wait for me."
"Beiya, is there any danger?"
"No, it's just a friend I need to meet. Otherwise, who knows how long it would take after returning from Death Canyon?"
Hearing that there was no danger, Ming Xin and Shi Nuo both breathed a sigh of relief, nodding to indicate that they would stay at the hotel and wait for him, not running around randomly... At night, Lin Beiya used Teleportation to quickly arrive outside the Princes Mansion. After sensing Qian Renxue's presence with his mental force, he made a few Teleportations and arrived inside her boudoir.
"Who's there?"
"It's me, Xiaoxue."
"Bei... Beiya!"
Little Angel's voice trembled with a hint of joy.
Soon, the lights in the room were lit, and a figure quickly threw herself into Lin Beiya's arms, slowly sobbing.
Embracing the delicate body in his arms, Lin Beiya gently patted her back.
"There, there, didn't I come?"
Although Qian Renxue knew Lin Beiya hadn't died, she wasn't sure if he was injured. Now that the stone in her heart had dropped, Little Angel rarely showed a vulnerable side.
There were truly not many people left in this World that she cared about, and her extreme fear of loss made it difficult for her to control herself.
After a long while, the two slowly separated.
Qian Renxue immediately asked what had happened.
Lin Beiya pursed his lips, ultimately deciding to tell the truth.
"Bibi Dong wanted to get rid of me, but didn't want to act herself and ruin her reputation, so she orchestrated this whole thing."
"Ah? So you really did encounter Tang Hao?"
"Could there be some misunderstanding? Was encountering Tang Hao just a coincidence?"
Although deeply disappointed in Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue instinctively wanted to defend her a little, not to excuse Bibi Dong, but because she didn't want Lin Beiya to leave Spirit Hall.
Lin Beiya shook his head; he naturally understood Qian Renxue's thoughts.
"Those who went with me to Fasinuo Province were mostly old officials from your father's era."
"Moreover, after I escaped, I stayed in a small village in Fasinuo Province for nearly half a month, but I didn't see any Spirit Hall personnel go there to investigate the situation."
The suspended heart finally died, and Little Angel slumped dejectedly onto the round stool behind her.
This also meant that with Bibi Dong's presence, Lin Beiya truly couldn't return to Spirit Hall.
"That damned woman, what does she want to do?"
Not only because Lin Beiya was her lover, but with his talent, he would definitely grow into an existence no less than her grandfather in the future.
Even with such obvious talent, Bibi Dong still tried to frame him. She completely didn't understand what was going on in Bibi Dong's head.
Lin Beiya didn't speak, leaving time for Qian Renxue to slowly digest it.
After a long while, Little Angel finally asked with a bitter smile:
"Then what are your plans next? Where are you going?"