Over the next few days, Qian Renxue unknowingly became familiar with Shui Bing'er and the others.
Ordinary days always pass quickly, and five years passed in the blink of an eye. After having a child, Xu Xin took care of the baby while also guiding Feng Xiaotian and the others in their cultivation.
A Yin and the other two would come out to see their child whenever they had time, spending the rest of their time undergoing divine trials, leading a rather ordinary life.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School came several times, but Xu Xin was too busy taking care of the child to bother them.
"Level 57, Xiaotian, take the others with me on a training trip. When we return, I'll take you to a secret cultivation ground."
Looking at Feng Xiaotian, Xu Xin was very satisfied. In just over six years, Feng Xiaotian had broken through to Soul King and was about to become Soul Emperor—a remarkably fast pace.
Having absorbed immortal herbs and taken pills, if he didn't work hard, Xu Xin would have to punish him.
Back then, among the Shrek Seven Devils who absorbed immortal herbs, only Tang San reached Soul Emperor in five years.
Originally, their levels could have been higher, but Xu Xin threw Feng Xiaotian and the others into the Ghost Shadow Statue to be beaten up, building a stronger foundation.
Otherwise, they wouldn't only have level 57 soul power. Plus, with Dugu Yan, who likes to play around, they had even less motivation to cultivate.
"Teacher, why don't you guys go? I don't want to go. I want to go directly to the place you mentioned to cultivate."
Feng Xiaotian pondered for a moment and looked at Xu Xin, feeling a lot of pressure.
He used to be the fastest cultivator among them, but after his master brought back his junior sister five years ago, she was almost a Soul Saint in just five years, while he hadn't even broken through to Soul Emperor.
The pressure was immense.
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Your junior sister's situation is special. She has a natural full soul power of level 20. If it weren't for that girl Yan Yan playing with her every day, she might already be a Soul Douluo by now."
Xu Xin smiled faintly. He had seen Feng Xiaotian's efforts over the years and had already taken him in as a personal disciple, officially becoming his senior brother.
"Teacher, I still want to go to the place you mentioned,"
Feng Xiaotian continued.
"Alright, in that case, go find your Second Master's Wife, she'll take you there."
"It's best to tell your family, you might have to stay there for two or three years."
With that, Xu Xin tossed out a manual, the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique of the Clear Sky Sect: "After you go in, study this carefully, I hope you can gain some understanding."
Feng Xiaotian took the manual from Xu Xin, nodded respectfully, and Xu Xin waved and left.
Now, Qian Renxue had gone to the Spirit Hall to inherit the Pope's position, leaving only a few children.
"Daddy, take me out to play!" A soft, sweet voice rang out; the person who came was Xu Xin's daughter, Xu Ruoruo.
Seeing the newcomer, Xu Xin quickly picked up the little one: "Ruo Ruo, where are your two brothers?"
"Dongdong's mom and Erlong's mom took them to fight, I didn't like it so I came to find Daddy."
Xu Ruo Ruo's soft voice rang in Xu Xin's ears. Xu Xin gently pinched her nose: "Okay, then let's go out and play, without them."
With that, Xu Xin's Evil God Wings unfolded behind him, and he carried Xu Ruo Ruo away from the Shadow Palace.
With Shui Bing'er, the other two, and Xu Ruo Ruo, the five of them headed towards the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Bing'er, Lingling, Huo Wu, this is where you three will train."
"Three months, the three of you cooperate well."
Xu Xin instructed the three of them.
The three girls nodded, already understanding. Inside the Ghost Shadow Statue was to hone their combat abilities, and in the Star Dou Great Forest was to hone their soul skills.
Only between life and death would they know how strong they truly were.
The three of them quickly ran off in one direction, and Xu Xin didn't pay any attention to them. Instead, he took the little guy and strolled around the area.
"Daddy, this place is so much fun!"
The little one was catching butterflies one minute, and lying on the ground watching ants the next, having a great time.
Xu Xin watched her with doting eyes.
Suddenly, a ghostly figure darted towards Xu Xin. Xu Xin quickly scooped the little one into his arms and leaped up to a tree.
"Zhu Qing, you'd better come back with your sister."
A strange figure suddenly appeared in front of the girl named Zhu Qing.
Zhu Zhu Qing's face was cold as she warily looked at her sister, her eyes darting around, trying to find an escape route.
Xu Xin watched quietly from the tree, while Xu Ruoruo nestled obediently in his arms, blinking her little eyes as she looked down.
It was Zhu Zhu Qing? Xu Xin realized. Time had flown by? It was already time to enter Shrek Academy. Judging from the looks
of it, Zhu Zhu Qing must have just escaped and was being cornered by her good sister.
However, judging from Zhu Zhu Qing's appearance, Xu Xin was clearly not serious; otherwise, it would be strange if Zhu Zhu Qing had managed to escape this far.
"Dad, why don't you save this sister?"
Xu Ruoruo said softly, looking at Zhu Zhuqing below. However, she didn't control her voice well and startled the two groups below.
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned for a moment, and her pursuers quickly surrounded her. Now she couldn't escape.
Ruffling Xu Ruoruo's head, Xu Xin leaped down: "Leave. I'll protect this woman."
Xu Xin's words immediately changed Zhu Zhuyun's expression. Zhu Zhuyun looked Xu Xin up and down; he looked very young, probably a carefree Soul Master.
"Senior, this is a family matter of the Xingluo Zhu family. I hope you won't interfere, otherwise..."
Zhu Zhuyun's words were full of threat.
"Threaten me? It's been almost five years since anyone threatened me. The last person who threatened me paid me half my fortune. How much do you think you should pay me next?"
Xu Xin said calmly, holding Xu Ruoruo and looking at Zhu Zhuyun.
Zhu Zhuyun was slightly taken aback. Could this person be very strong? After a moment's thought, Zhu Zhuyun waved to them, and they quickly left.
Zhu Zhuyun bowed respectfully to Xu Xin: "Senior, I was very rude just now. I'll take my leave now."
"Zhu Zhuqing, you were lucky this time. Next time, you won't be so lucky."
Before leaving, Zhu Zhuyun didn't forget to utter a harsh threat to Zhu Zhuqing.
Xu Xin didn't stop her, but that didn't mean he didn't hold a grudge. He would get the compensation back next time he went to the Zhu family.
Watching Zhu Zhuyun's departing figure, Zhu Zhuqing thanked Xu Xin: "Thank you for saving my life, Senior."
Xu Xin waved his hand: "No need to thank me. Your sister didn't intend to kill you, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to get here."
"Besides, if my daughter hadn't spoken up, you might have already escaped."
Xu Xin's intervention was just a coincidence. If he hadn't unexpectedly appeared, Zhu Zhuqing would have already run away.
As for saving her? It was just a small favor.
"Regardless, the fact remains that you saved me, and Zhu Zhuqing is not an ungrateful person,"
Zhu Zhuqing said earnestly, not denying Xu Xin's life-saving grace because of his words.
"It's up to you. Where are you going next?"
Xu Xin asked.
"I...I'm going to Soto City," Zhu Zhuqing hesitated before replying.
(End of Chapter)