The next morning, at dawn.
A ray of sunlight streamed through the window, falling gently across the bed.
Feeling the warmth of the sunlight, Ye Xi's eyes slowly opened. After stretching her body, she felt completely refreshed and invigorated.
Checking the time, Ye Xi got out of bed and leisurely went to wash up.
Just as she finished, there was a knock on the door, and Qiandou Liu's voice came from outside.
"Ye Xi, are you up?"
"If you are, Grandpa will take you to breakfast."
Hearing his voice, Ye Xi walked to the door and opened it.
"Grandpa, I just finished washing."
Seeing Qiandou Liu, Ye Xi couldn't help but smile softly.
"Let's go, Grandpa will take you to breakfast."
Qiandou Liu said gently and then led Ye Xi out of the hotel.
The two walked along a bustling street filled with merchants calling out their wares.
Ye Xi's little nose twitched, and her bright blue eyes locked onto a stall selling steamed buns.
"Ye Xi, do you want to eat that?"
Qiandou Liu followed her gaze and pointed toward the stall.
"Yes, it smells really good."
Ye Xi nodded lightly.
"Then let's try some."
Qiandou Liu took Ye Xi to the stall and ordered five meat-filled steamed buns and two bowls of porridge. They sat down at the stall to eat.
Ye Xi took a bite of the bun and, liking the taste, happily ate two buns while Qiandou Liu ate three. After they were full, they returned to the hotel entrance and boarded the carriage.
The carriage set off, heading toward Spirit Soul City.
Time passed steadily.
Four days later.
Spirit Soul City.
The carriage stopped in front of the Pope's Hall. Qiandou Liu and Ye Xi stepped out, but instead of lingering at the Pope's Hall, they went directly to the Devotee Hall.
As soon as they entered, Ye Xi saw three people sitting on each side of the grand hall.
They were:
Second Devotee, Golden Crocodile Douluo — Spirit Soul: Golden Crocodile King, a peak level 98 Douluo.
Third Devotee, Azure Phoenix Douluo — Spirit Soul: Azure Phoenix, peak level 97 Douluo.
Fourth Devotee, Mighty Lion Douluo — Spirit Soul: Blazing Mighty Lion, peak level 96 Douluo.
Fifth Devotee, Light Feather Douluo — Spirit Soul: Light Feather Divine Bow, peak level 96 Douluo.
Sixth Devotee, Thousand Weight Douluo — Spirit Soul: Coiling Dragon Staff, peak level 96 Douluo.
Seventh Devotee, Demon Subduer Douluo — Spirit Soul: Coiling Dragon Staff, peak level 96 Douluo.
"Big brother…"
The six devotees rose simultaneously and looked toward Qiandou Liu.
"Sit down," Qiandou Liu said as he led Ye Xi toward the front of the hall and took the main seat.
"Golden Crocodile must have told you all about the situation," Qiandou Liu said, gently stroking Ye Xi's hair.
"Ye Xi's talent is excellent. When you have time, please teach her."
"Big brother, Golden Crocodile has told us everything," Azure Phoenix said with a warm smile as he looked at Ye Xi.
"We've watched Ye Xi grow up, so naturally, we'll teach her well when we have the chance."
"Since Ye Xi has awakened her Spirit Soul, as a senior, I want to give her a gift."
Azure Phoenix held out a beautifully crafted bracelet and handed it to Ye Xi.
"This is a storage soul guide device, with enough space for your daily use."
Ye Xi took the bracelet and smiled brightly.
"Thank you, Grandpa Azure Phoenix, I really like it."
She wore the bracelet and examined it, feeling very pleased.
It was not only beautiful but also very practical.
"As a powerful offense-type soul master, your physique can't be weak."
"I specialize in physical training, so from now on, come train your body with me every morning."
Golden Crocodile looked at Ye Xi softly.
His spirit soul, the Golden Crocodile King, made him very skilled in physical conditioning.
"For combat experience, leave it to me, Light Feather, Thousand Weight, and Demon Subduer."
Mighty Lion pointed to himself and then to the other three devotees.
The others nodded slightly in agreement.
"Strategy is also very important. Golden Crocodile will train your physique in the morning, I'll teach strategy in the late morning, and in the afternoon, the four of us—Mighty Lion, Light Feather, Thousand Weight, and Demon Subduer—will teach you combat techniques."
Azure Phoenix placed his hand gently on Ye Xi's shoulder and spoke calmly.
"How does that sound, Ye Xi?"
Qiandou Liu looked at Ye Xi expectantly.
After a moment's thought, Ye Xi nodded seriously.
"Grandpa, I think Grandpa Golden Crocodile and the others' proposal is great."
"I will definitely learn well from them."
She roughly calculated that with this schedule, she would have about five hours of training each night and the rest of the time to recover.
Because both physical training and combat technique practice were very physically demanding.
"In that case, let's start tomorrow."
"Ye Xi, go rest well today. Tomorrow's training will be very tough."
Qiandou Liu stroked her hair kindly.
"Okay, Grandpa."
Ye Xi replied, then headed back to her room.
Watching her leave, Golden Crocodile's eyes showed contemplation. Then he turned to Qiandou Liu and quietly said:
"Big brother, I'll go prepare some physical training equipment for Ye Xi."
Qiandou Liu nodded slightly and waved gently.
"Golden Crocodile, you go ahead."
Then he looked at the others.
"You all should go back as well."
Hearing this, the other devotees left one after another.
…
Elsewhere,
As Ye Xi was walking toward her residence, she suddenly stopped and gazed at a middle-aged man with a thoughtful look in her bright blue eyes.
She recognized him — Yang Wushuang, the brother of Yang Wudi, leader of the Po Zhi Clan.
A few years ago, after Qian Xunji's death, the Spirit Soul Hall launched a war against the Haotian Sect. The Haotian Sect fled without a fight, abandoning four affiliated single-attribute clans.
Yang Wushuang was captured by the Spirit Soul Hall during that battle and joined their ranks.
"Yang Wushuang," Ye Xi called out, stopping him as he was about to leave.
(End of chapter)
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