Chapter 60: Goodbye, Ling Yuan Douluo
As for 10,000-year Spirit Beasts, the Star Dou Great Forest was enormous.
Currently, the only known locations for top-tier beasts were the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python, who lived in the core circle of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Moreover, based on the achievements of those two Spirit Beasts in the original work, it seemed very difficult to defeat them before advancing to Titled Douluo.
'My 6th ring is 50,000 years,' Qin Xuan thought as he and Jingni left the cultivation room. 'The 7th ring... it has to be at least 60,000 years, maybe more. This is uncharted territory. A single misstep, and I'll explode from the energy.'
He would have to wait until his spirit ring and Spirit Bone issues were completely resolved before considering increasing the spirit ring's age limit or replacing the spirit ring for Jingni.
The two walked out of the cultivation room.
Jingni was responsible for preparing the gear for outdoor camping, checking their supplies with the silent, efficient precision of an assassin.
Qin Xuan, on the other hand, uncharacteristically went to Qian Daoliu's residence.
It was at this moment that Qin Xuan truly began to feel the limitations of being part of a major power.
While enjoying privileges—the library, the resources, the protection of the Elder Hall—it also brought many restrictions. No matter where he went, as long as he left the Spirit City area, he needed to report to his superiors.
The Elder Hall reported to the High Priest, Qian Daoliu.
All others reported to the Supreme Pontiff Palace before they could go out.
It wasn't to restrict one's personal freedom, but to be prepared for any eventuality. In case a war broke out someday, knowing his general whereabouts would allow for better summoning of Spirit Masters who were outside.
This was almost universally applied in every major power. Otherwise, if someone deserted or died outside, no one would know.
He had now been exceptionally admitted to the Elder Hall, and his direct superior was Qian Daoliu.
Upon learning that Qin Xuan had calmed his killing intent so quickly and broken through to Level 70 spirit power, Qian Daoliu was extremely surprised and delighted.
"Level 70?" The High Priest, seated behind his simple, ancient desk, had put down his brush. "And the killing intent... it is stable. I can barely feel it."
"Yes, High Priest. I spent the last three months in the library's archives, and the focused study seems to have calmed my mind."
Qian Daoliu's golden eyes studied him, a look of profound astonishment on his face. "Calmed your mind? Xuan'er, the Slaughter God Domain is not a mere mood. It is a brand on the soul. To suppress it in three months... your mental fortitude is even more terrifying than your talent."
The High Priest's initial delight shifted to a more serious, pragmatic concern.
He recalled that Qin Xuan's sixth spirit ring had already reached 50,000 years. His seventh spirit ring would certainly require an even higher age limit.
"A 60,000-year ring, perhaps 70,000, for a Spirit Saint..." Qian Daoliu murmured. "This is a life-and-death gamble. You cannot go alone."
Out of safety considerations, he immediately waved his hand. "This is not a request, Xuan'er. It is an order from the Elder Hall. I will arrange for a Titled Douluo from the Elder Palace to accompany you to hunt for your seventh spirit ring."
Although Qin Xuan didn't want outsiders to interfere with the purpose of his trip, he couldn't and wouldn't refuse Qian Daoliu's kindness, so he agreed.
However, the Titled Douluo Qian Daoliu arranged for was somewhat beyond his expectations.
"Elder Ling Yuan, we meet again. I really didn't expect the Titled Douluo the High Priest arranged for me to be you."
Qin Xuan stopped at the corner of the second-floor staircase, holding A Yan.
At this moment, he was wearing a fire-red, form-fitting suit, materialized from the Phoenix Fire.
Jingni, on the other hand, was wearing the purple and white striped, form-fitting metal combat suit from her Legend of Qin days, also materialized from her own Phoenix Fire (which Qin Xuan had purchased for her for 50,000 emotional points).
With a Qiankun Pouch at her waist and the Jingni Sword in her hand, she looked heroic and dashing, her silver-blue hair and cold eyes radiating an icy aura that contrasted with Qin Xuan's fiery one.
"Little brother Qin Xuan is indeed as perceptive as ever. To be able to detect Elder sister's presence... I clearly tried my best to conceal my aura." A charming and alluring voice rang out.
Ling Yuan Douluo walked out from around the corner of the stairs. "But Elder sister volunteered, you know. The High Priest sent a message to us Elders living on the second floor, asking who was free, and only Elder sister answered."
"Speaking of which, little brother Qin Xuan, you are truly amazing. At just twenty years old, your spirit power has already reached Level 70. This has broken the highest record since the establishment of Spirit Hall; even Her Royal Highness, the Holy Maiden, only broke through to Spirit Saint at twenty-four."
Today, Ling Yuan had changed into a vibrant black tight-fitting leather suit. It was a luxurious and exquisitely crafted noble leather suit that perfectly outlined the woman's beautiful curves.
Looking down, Qin Xuan saw a pair of long legs encased in black fishnet stockings. Below the long legs were a pair of high-heeled long boots, whose heels were slightly sharp, making a crisp and pleasant sound as they tapped on the smooth bluestone floor, like a string of beautiful musical notes.
Looking at the personal information above Ling Yuan Douluo's head, Qin Xuan stumbled, almost swearing aloud.
[Spirit Hall Elder, Ling Yuan Douluo. Spirit Power: Level 91. Spirit: Fire Spirit Iris. Talent: S+. Favorability: 90 (Admiration).]
"Holy crap…" Qin Xuan secretly cursed in his heart, "Is the favorability really that high?"
It's almost at the point where we could have children.
Even counting before his memory recovery, the two had only met a total of three times. It was too exaggerated.
What Qin Xuan didn't know was that Ling Yuan Douluo was inherently a person who was passionate about destruction. And because she possessed the Fire Spirit Iris, a fire-attribute Beast Spirit, she naturally liked to be close to birds of flame.
Just like Yue Guan liked flowers.
And the Vermillion Bird that Qin Xuan had displayed during his last battle with Bibi Dong had undoubtedly
deeply attracted her, making her almost obsessed to the point of being unable to extricate herself.
As soon as she heard that the High Priest was going to arrange for someone to help Qin Xuan hunt for his seventh spirit ring, she agreed without the slightest hesitation.
"Cough, then I'll trouble Elder Ling Yuan this time."
Qin Xuan coughed lightly, walked past her holding A Yan. Jingni moved with him, half a step behind, her eyes constantly maintaining vigilance. Her gaze was locked on Ling Yuan's hands.
Qin Xuan had said that currently, in Spirit Hall, and even the entire Douluo Continent, besides her, there was no one else trustworthy, and they must not be careless in the slightest.
"You still haven't answered how you discovered me." Ling Yuan's voice was playful, but her eyes were sharp. "Could it be that your mental force has already reached the Titled Douluo level?"
Smilingly gazing at the handsome young man's back, Ling Yuan Douluo took a light breath and caught up, quite boldly linking her arm through Qin Xuan's.
'Uh, speaking of which, is this woman that open-minded?'
'Why haven't I heard of it before?'
Qin Xuan secretly muttered to himself; he didn't know if Ling Yuan was crazy or had taken the wrong medicine. If the 90 favorability wasn't real, he would have suspected that she had ulterior motives.
"I don't have that much ability. Isn't there a golden pillar where you were hiding? It was that thing that reflected your figure…" Qin Xuan casually found an excuse.
In reality, it was because Jingni, whose mental force had already reached the Titled Douluo level, had sensed Ling Yuan Douluo's aura even before they started going downstairs.
And although Qin Xuan's mental force hadn't reached the Titled Douluo level, possessing the Vermillion Bird Domain made him quite sensitive to the outside world. Unless the realm was ridiculously high, it would be extremely difficult to escape his perception.
"So that's it." Ling Yuan Douluo looked back at the golden giant pillar behind her. The pillar's surface was smooth, reflecting the blurred figures of the four. She immediately understood, then turned her gaze to Jingni beside Qin Xuan, and A Yan in his arms.
"This must be Jingni. She truly is a rare beauty in this world. No wonder she could charm little brother Qin Xuan so deeply."
"And this adorable little one, she's truly lovable."
Ling Yuan Douluo raised her hand, her long, red-nailed fingers moving to stroke A Yan's little head.
But A Yan, sensing the strange, fiery aura, seemed quite hostile towards the unfamiliar woman in front of her. She pouted, her face scrunched up, and she let out a loud, unhappy cry: "Waaa!"
Qin Xuan quickly comforted her, bouncing her gently, which stopped her crying. "Elder Ling Yuan, please forgive her. A Yan is a bit shy around strangers."
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