Chapter 111: Happy Birthday to You

Inside the monitoring room, two pairs of eyes were tightly fixed on the light screen, watching the blue-green figure sitting cross-legged beside the giant purple beast.

Ning Fengzhi's expression was also somewhat solemn: "This Soul Beast exceeds her limit, but this is her own choice, so she must take responsibility for herself."

"I heard that the Soul Ring of this Huanmo Shou creates illusions for the Spirit Master during the absorption process; only by seeing through those falsehoods can the Spirit Master absorb the Soul Ring..."

Jian Douluo looked at the purple mist on Ning Rongrong's body inside the light screen and said: "It has already been half a day, Rongrong seems to still be immersed in the illusion..."

Ning Fengzhi sighed and said: "I was very hesitant when we caught this Soul Beast, precisely for this reason..."

In his gaze fixed on Ning Rongrong, there was both pity and expectation: "This is an illusion that points directly to the heart, and we all know what it is that Rongrong has pent up in her heart... the difficulty is naturally greater..."

Jian Douluo sighed along with him and said: "In the end, there are only two results: either Rongrong lets go of Jian'er, or Rongrong becomes even more determined. No matter which one it is, the process of being tormented by this illusion is not pleasant."

Ning Fengzhi stroked the decorative cane in his left hand and said: "Even I, as her father, don't know what result I am hoping for..."

No one knew what Ning Rongrong was experiencing, nor did they know what kind of choice she was making...

To encounter an interrogation of the heart at such a young age, is it fortune? Or misfortune? No one knows...

The only thing Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo could see was a flash of purple light suddenly appear on Ning Rongrong!

"The Third Soul Ring, it's done!"

Ning Fengzhi tapped his cane, his eyes lighting up.

Jian Douluo's gaze was likewise fixed tightly on the light screen: "I wonder what answer Rongrong obtained..."

And inside the light screen, Ning Rongrong was slowly opening her beautiful eyes. It seemed as if various lights and shadows flashed within them, finally transforming into a faint smile that emerged upon her beautiful face...

She stood up slowly, her expression very serene.

The growth of soul power has a great promoting effect on the body, especially for a genius Spirit Master like her who far exceeds ordinary people. Now, at this age, she has already fully matured, with a well-proportioned figure, exquisite and lovely.

If Qin Jian were to see this, he would probably be surprised for a moment as well...

"Hum!"

A blue light suddenly flickered in the girl's hand, attracting the gaze of Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo: "That is... Ocean's Tear? Could it be that she is going to..."

Inside the light screen, the girl smiled lightly, her smile bright and moving: "Clearing the heart and seeing one's nature, I did it..."

"Brother Jian..."

She murmured in a low voice, her right hand raised, bringing that blue light close to her brow...

"Hum!"

Before Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo could react, the Ocean's Tear had already rapidly merged into it!

"Brother Jian..."

The girl tilted her head up, looking at the clear sky, the back of a young man appearing in her gaze...

"According to our promise... I am coming to find you..."

"Are you... ready..."

"......"

Not mentioning how happy Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were that Ning Rongrong successfully absorbed the Soul Ring and fused with the Ocean's Tear to realize her true heart, Qin Jian at Tianshui Academy did not yet know about these matters.

He was even less aware that various rumors were rampant in the outside world, and the upper echelons of Tianshui Academy were under immense pressure because of this.

It was not until he received a letter from Jian Douluo that he knew what had happened.

"Instructor Zhineng actually didn't tell me that the academy is currently under such great pressure..."

Regarding this, he only paid a little attention, because he knew it was not a problem, as he himself would soon be leaving Tianshui Academy as well.

Because... he was already Level 30 now...

"Has Rongrong re-fused with the Ocean's Tear... she will come to find me soon..."

When saying this, the expression on Qin Jian's face was complex and hard to describe; there was anticipation, happiness, and worry...

"Hoo..."

He took a deep breath and slowly calmed his mood.

What lies ahead, what the future will be like, no one knows. The only thing he can do is to seize the present and live up to every moment...

"Captain, Captain, what you asked us to prepare in secret is all done!"

At this moment, Qiu Ruoshui ran in in a flurry: "The carnival party in the grand auditorium is almost ready. You are the main character, aren't you going yet?"

Qin Jian put down the letter in his hand, stored it in his Soul Guidance Device, and then turned to ask: "You didn't tell Bing'er, did you?"

Qiu Ruoshui said with a grin, her hands behind her back: "Don't worry, I absolutely didn't tell Bing'er. She still thinks tonight's carnival is just to celebrate our Tianshui Academy ranking first!"

"That's good..."

Qin Jian smiled and walked out with Qiu Ruoshui, heading toward the grand auditorium of Tianshui Academy.

This was a massive building located in the central area of Tianshui Academy. Upon walking in, one could see that it was resplendent and bustling with activity inside.

Almost all the students of Tianshui Academy were gathered here, and even many of the high-level teachers had appeared.

From Qin Jian's perspective, this was a large-scale buffet party, with a continuous stream of food, casually placed tables and chairs, and various female students dancing wildly on the stage...

"Everyone!"

At this moment, Xue Wu, holding a microphone, suddenly drowned out all the noisy sounds.

"Our main character has arrived, do you all want to welcome him!"

Swish, swish, swish...

In an instant, all eyes looked toward the entrance and then focused on Qin Jian.

The next moment, a group of girls raised their hands and cheered wildly: "Qin Jian! Qin Jian! Qin Jian!..."

Seeing Xue Wu smiling as she handed over the microphone, Qin Jian rolled his eyes, then raised the microphone and walked to the center of the stage, saying: "I don't have anything I want to say..."

He smiled slightly: "It's a night of carnival, everyone just have a good time."

"Wow! ——"

Countless students screamed, and then the entire grand auditorium became even more lively.

Qin Jian did not go to disturb everyone again; he simply found Shui Bing'er, and the two of them did not stay with the others, instead curling up in a corner to chat and eat something...

Until two hours later...

"I see everyone is very happy, but we still have a special program, do you remember?" At this moment, Xue Wu raised the microphone again.

"We remember—"

Except for Shui Bing'er, who was completely confused, everyone else in the hall shouted in unison.

"Then—lights out!"

Shui Bing'er suddenly discovered that Qin Jian, who had been by her side, had disappeared at some point...

And at the entrance of the grand auditorium, a massive cart slowly moved inside, the light of the candles filling it attracting everyone's attention.

"This is a cake personally made by our Captain, a sixteen-layer birthday cake! Wishing our sixteen-year-old Bing'er—"

The entire grand auditorium rang out with a single voice: "Happy birthday!"

Shui Bing'er was stunned, and even until Qin Jian walked out from behind the cart and led her to the cake, she still had a dazed look on her face.

At this time, everyone began to clap their hands and hum softly: "Happy birthday to you... Happy birthday to you..."

(End of this chapter)