Chapter 116

Gu Xuan - ancient term? Actually the glossary lists it as Gu Xuan.

She is already level sixty-eight; a pill that can affect even a Soul Emperor is not hard to imagine that Gu Xuan could increase twelve levels in just one year.

Moreover, Gu Xuan's condition shows no sign of an unstable foundation at all, which is enough to prove this pill's extraordinariness.

For a Soul Master, increasing soul power is undoubtedly paramount; the single pill Gu Xuan gave her is enough to offset her previous efforts toward him.

After all, what she gave Gu Xuan was only monetary, lacking much substantive meaning.

Today this dragon bone might add a slight effect to Gu Xuan's mimicry training ground, but compared to this pill it is insignificant.

Xue Qinghe - not in glossary; we need to provide pinyin: Xue Qinghe.

Yanzi - not in glossary; pinyin: Yanzi.

Xue Dage - not in glossary; pinyin: Xue Dage.

Tiandou Auction House - translate: Tiandou Auction House.

Grand Soul Battle Arena - translate: Grand Soul Battle Arena.

Xue Qing He smiled slightly and replied, 'Don't be so excited; I don't have such a good thing to give you now. I'll take you to the auction house for a stroll, and I'll pay for anything you like.'

Nine Heart Begonia Family - glossary.

Not mentioning the income from the previous Great Soul Battle arena, just the gold and silver treasures looted from the dragon-type soul beast nests over the past few months are plentiful; those things Gu Xuan directly threw to the sect to launder, and incidentally exchanged some finances for himself.

Spirit Hall - glossary (the Spirit Hall).

At night, the two appeared at the Tian Dou auction house; Gu Xuan also symbolically bought a few items, then after chatting with Xue Qing He, they went to the hotel.

Soul Emperor - glossary.

In the evening, chatting with Xue Qing He, Gu Xuan also told her that the sect now has a newly promoted Titled Douluo, which exactly matches her guess, so there's no need to investigate further.

While lamenting that the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect now has another Titled Douluo, Xue Qing He also became more attentive toward Gu Xuan.

Others don't know, but she still can not know? Gu Xuan is only thirteen years old now, and his soul power has already reached level forty-five; besides herself, she has never seen a Soul Master with such talent.

Even those three individuals called the Golden Generation inside the Spirit Hall, who are fifteen or sixteen years old, only broke through to Soul Ancestor at that age.

Compared to them, Gu Xuan's current level is still one tier higher, almost catching up with himself.

Moreover, Xue Qing He discovered that although Gu Xuan is young in age, his thoughts are vast; he has also become much more mature, causing her to inexplicably feel something from time to time.

However, Xue Qing He herself has not yet noticed that her attitude toward Gu Xuan has quietly changed a bit.

Furthermore, after learning of Gu Xuan's current talent, she became even more determined to bring him to her side.

Although Gu Xuan comes from the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, she still thinks it's worth a try, after all she is quite confident in her appearance and talent.

Brotherly affection doesn't necessarily make Gu Xuan side with her; that kind of feeling is still possible, right? Gu Xuan may be a bit younger, but his talent and looks are exactly to her taste, and perhaps on the continent now only Gu Xuan is worthy of her.

Which young woman isn't in love? She's twenty‑two and hasn't tasted the sweetness of romance yet; it's understandable if she occasionally daydreams, after all some things can't be controlled just by will.

Gu Xuan doesn't know Xue Qinghe's exact thoughts, but he knows there is already a subtle, undeniable link between him and Xue Qinghe—a key he can exploit in the future.

Back at the academy, Gu Xuan's daily routine with Yu Tianheng and the others is attending classes and training; he hasn't used his martial soul at any point, nor revealed the secret of his ten‑thousand‑year Fourth Soul Ring.

Although it will be exposed sooner or later, living one day at a time is fine, and Gu Xuan doesn't mind that at all.

Qin Ming hasn't forced Gu Xuan to use his martial soul, since his own strength is already sufficient to be a teacher; what he can coach is merely the coordination between Gu Xuan, Yu Tianheng and the others.

Du Gu Yan's transfer news also came from Gu Xuan, and the next day Du Gu Yan's transfer certificate appeared in Qin Ming's hands.

He feels regretful, but there's nothing he can do.

Yu Tianheng and the others are in the same situation; with Du Gu Yan gone, they lack a powerful Control-type Soul Master, but Gu Xuan is still here, and his strength is enough to make up for that shortfall.

On the fourth afternoon, after training ended, Gu Xuan and Yu Tianheng each returned to their villas. Gu Xuan went to the lakeside to enjoy the scenery, and after walking for a while he felt something was off; Ye Lingling had somehow slipped behind him.

Gu Xuan turned around, smiled at Lingling and said, "Lingling, you're also enjoying the scenery?"

Veiled, Ye Lingling couldn't read his expression, but after Gu Xuan initiated conversation, she quickened her steps to keep up with him.

"Captain," Ye Lingling called out crisply.

Gu Xuan stopped and asked, "What's up? Need something from me?"

Ye Lingling nodded.

Gu Xuan glanced at the sunset and said, "Let's go, we'll talk in that pavilion over there."

As he spoke, Gu Xuan lifted his foot and walked away, and Ye Lingling followed him.

To be honest, Ye Lingling and Gu Xuan haven't talked much; the most intense period was when they paired up for a Soul Battle before.

Actually, Gu Xuan was also surprised why Ye Lingling took the initiative to seek him out alone; although it's something he hoped for, it turned out different from his imagination.

After all, Gu Xuan was still pondering what excuse to use to ask Ye Lingling out, and she just came straight to his doorstep.

They arrived at an empty pavilion and sat down; Ye Lingling stayed by Gu Xuan's side instead of taking a seat.

Seeing the suddenly shy Ye Lingling, Gu Xuan smiled, "Why so reserved? We're not meeting for the first time. If you have any questions, just ask. You're now our group's pet, and I'll tell you everything I know."

Listening to Gu Xuan's words, Ye Lingling intertwined her small hands and picked at her nails, as if unsure where to start speaking.

After a long pause, Ye Lingling whispered, "Captain, I… I want to ask how you refined that Hun Yuan Pill."

"Um… actually, I meant to ask where you obtain the ingredients for refining the Hun Yuan Pill."

She added, feeling perhaps too abrupt, "You know I was born into the Nine Heart Begonia Family, and I have a lot of knowledge and research on medicinal herbs, so I wanted to ask."

Looking at the delicate Ye Lingling, Gu Xuan gave a helpless smile, "Just that question? I thought you were trying to sneak up on me while Du Gu Yan was away! All this fuss over a simple query, and I even came all the way to this deserted spot for it."

"?" Hearing Gu Xuan's words, Ye Lingling's cheeks flushed red, "You really think I'd sneak up on you because Du Gu Yan isn't here?"

I admit you're good‑looking and talented, but you're way too narcissistic.

Ye Lingling admits she has feelings for Gu Xuan, but it's just a thought, and most women who see the current Gu Xuan can't help feeling the same.

However, Ye Lingling is conservative; she couldn't pull off such a sneaky move.

Unless… unless Gu Xuan takes the initiative…

ps: typos will be corrected later.

Recommendation for a good friend: Douluo – My Blue Silver Grass Is Not Very Proper.

Everyone can go take a look, there's a lot of dried tofu.

(End of chapter)