First of all.
Bibi Dong asked about the subject of gunpowder yesterday, but it just so happened that Liam was very busy; he was too busy to mock anyone. He didn't even mention Hu Liena and her group from last time; however, he casually mocked the incident where she was pierced in the heart by Tang San's hidden weapon after becoming a god.
Qian Renxue was truly excited, thrilled, and happy. Not only did she get two rewards from the diary, but the gunpowder experiment was also so effective.
Perfect!
Qian Renxue, who had been happy a moment ago, soon couldn't laugh anymore. "Young Mistress!"
"It... it's a disaster. This ash on your face... it seems it won't wash off for a while." Qian Renxue: ???
Qian Renxue looked at Snake Spear Douluo, who was walking over quickly holding a basin of clear water with an awkward look on his face, and said confused:
Snake Spear Douluo said helplessly, "This ash... it isn't easy to wash off. Also, Young Mistress, you might need to cut off some of your hair."
Porcupinefish Douluo also scratched his head awkwardly. The fire just now was so sudden that neither of them could react in time, and they both got scorched by the flames!
Qian Renxue touched her hair, which was becoming almost as messy as Hu Liena's, and pretended to be calm as she replied:
"It's just a few inches of hair; it will grow back sooner or later."
In her heart, Qian Renxue was almost crying.
Wooooo --!
My beautiful long golden hair!
Liam, you scoundrel! Why didn't you write it clearly in your diary? This gunpowder of yours is clearly... meant to torture people!
Bibi Dong agreed that Qian Renxue was absolutely right!
Wuhun City.
Early morning.
Zhu Zhuqing was half-asleep and felt something unusual. Without even opening her eyes, she muttered:
"Sister Yan, stop messing around."
"Let's go to sleep early!"
"Tomorrow is Sister Nana's investiture ceremony; we still need to go and congratulate her..."
Saying this, Zhu Zhuqing turned over and went back to sleep.
However, the sensation did not cease.
Just as Zhu Zhuqing was about to speak, she suddenly realized that someone had hit her with a martial soul fusion skill.
Good heavens!
Zhu Zhuqing was also shocked. Wasn't Liam in the backyard making gunpowder?
How did he suddenly launch a surprise attack?
And with Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan here, how could they possibly calm their minds and practice their martial soul fusion skill?
At this moment, Liam's voice also drifted over.
"Zhuqing, don't look back. It's me, Dugu Yan."
Zhu Zhuqing: ???
"Kunpeng Martial Soul..."
"Nether Civet Martial Soul..."
"Martial Soul Fusion Technique - Owl!"
As it were.
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan had originally gone to sleep early.
Who would have thought!
As they were sleeping, they suddenly felt something was wrong; it seemed as if they had been drawn into a battle while in their dreams.
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan opened their eyes wide, and seeing Liam and Zhu Zhuqing practicing their Martial Soul Fusion Technique, they became instantly angry.
"This is ridiculous!"
"Liam, how could you secretly practice with Zhuqing? We were right there, and you didn't even think to include us?"
"We are angry now."
"We are going to join forces to defeat you!"
Zhu Zhuqing had originally been secretly practicing the Martial Soul Fusion Technique with Liam; she had been keeping quiet and careful not to make any large movements.
Who would have imagined!
It was still discovered by the two of them.
However
How could four people practice a Martial Soul Fusion Technique?
"Sister Lingling, could you... please go out first. Can you please let me and Liam finish our Martial Soul Fusion Technique before you come back in to practice yours?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling became even angrier.
"Very well!"
"We originally intended to join forces with you to deal with Liam, but since you are now driving us out, don't blame us for being ruthless."
"Nine-Heart Begonia Spirit Skill—Clever Heart and Hands!"
"Jade Phosphor Snake Spirit Skill—Unscrupulous Manipulation!"
Zhu Zhuqing was in the middle of practicing a martial soul fusion skill with Liam when she was suddenly ambushed by Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan.
Unable to hold back, she spat out a mouthful of blood.
Liam, also affected by the interruption of the fusion skill, followed by spitting out a mouthful of blood as well.
Early morning.
Hu Liena had just returned from Bibi Dong's side. Today was her conferment ceremony, a very important day for her.
She had returned from the Spirit Hall early in the morning, hoping to call for Liam and have him stay with her throughout this special day.
However...
After Hu Liena returned and arrived outside the door of the main bedroom in the inner courtyard, before she could even walk in, she heard the sounds of Liam, Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan working hard on their martial soul fusion skill.
Hu Liena was absolutely shocked.
Good heavens!
She turned her head to look at the sky; the first rays of dawn were appearing in the east, and it was already bright. You all are practicing much too hard.
She decided she had to go in and persuade them; one must balance work and rest when practicing. One cannot push themselves too hard; it's bad for the body!
'Cough, cough.'
Hu Liena cleared her throat at the doorway, gently pushed the door open to walk in, and closed the door behind her.
Zhu Zhuqing was also instantly shocked and said:
"Five... a martial soul fusion skill of five people?"
"A five-person soul fusion technique is too difficult to cultivate, I definitely can't do it!"
Hu Liena patted Zhu Zhuqing's smooth shoulder and said:
"I came to invite you."
"Today is an important day for me. My man and my sisters, can you all accompany me together?"
"Oh my god!"
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan replied:
"Of course you can!"
"However, before we leave, we should finish this Martial Soul Fusion Skill first. Come and help us out!"
"Hiss!"
Liam felt the pressure mount significantly, and he couldn't help but gasp.
Over here
Ning Rongrong got up early, and after heading out with Xiao Wu, she muttered:
"That's strange!"
"Spirit City should be very lively today. Why is everyone waking up so late?"
Xiao Wu looked around the courtyard and said, "To be precise, it's just a few individuals who got up late. Look, Senior Erlong and Jiang Zhu...
...and Huo Wu and the others, haven't they all already gotten up?"
Liu Erlong saw Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, walked over, and said:
"I heard that you practice martial arts every morning with Liam. Could I join you for practice?"
Hearing this, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong looked a bit conflicted and said:
"Sure, that's fine!"
"It's just that there doesn't seem to be time to practice today. The Spirit Hall is holding an investiture ceremony for Hu Liena today, naming her the Saintess of the Spirit Hall."
Liu Erlong asked with a puzzled expression:
"Saintess of the Spirit Hall?"
"How come I haven't heard about such a big event!"
"And it seems I haven't seen the Spirit Hall invite anyone..."
Ning Rongrong whispered: "They invited quite a few people. Although Bibi Dong announced it only three days ago, they have been preparing since early on. When Spirit Kite Douluo went to Soto City, it had already been decided."
"Of course! Everyone they invited belongs to the Spirit Hall faction. Since you were in the Heaven Dou Empire, you definitely wouldn't have been invited, nor would you have heard about it."
Liu Erlong replied thoughtfully:
"So!"
"This is not just an investiture ceremony, but also a major meeting of the Spirit Hall. Are they planning a big move?"