Chapter 53: Xue Ke's Admiration

Nan Feihuang did not expect that the people of this world had never even considered a policy as simple as "work-for-relief."

No wonder that when they later developed technology, it took ten thousand years to make a single leap.

Xue Qinghe looked at Nan Feihuang and praised, "Feihuang, the work-for-relief policy you proposed to me earlier has truly helped me a great deal. Although it cannot completely resolve the disasters, it has reduced the losses to a minimum."

"Not only that, this policy has several benefits. I wonder if Brother Xue has thought of them?" Nan Feihuang asked with a smile.

"Of course!" Xue Qinghe spoke confidently and eloquently, "First, by organizing those in need of relief to participate in engineering construction, they obtain necessary income and basic living security, achieving the goal of relief. Second, it forms a batch of public works and infrastructure in the areas where the policy is implemented, playing a long-term role in the local economic and social development."

She stated two points in one breath, and Nan Feihuang interjected, "Brother is right, but there is a third and most important point: it can, to a certain extent, alleviate the problem of surplus rural labor in the areas where the policy is implemented, which is conducive to social stability. Work-for-relief has the effect of 'killing three birds with one stone.' At the same time, it can also stimulate the masses' spirit of self-reliance and hard struggle, shaking off passive mindsets like 'waiting, relying, and demanding'."

People in this world, even without soul power, possess a martial soul. If the martial soul is a sickle, then weeding is faster; if it is a hoe, then it is better for tilling the land.

And if it is something like a shovel or a saw, it is also slightly faster than an ordinary person when it comes to building houses.

Most people, even if they cannot become powerhouses, can find their own place in this world.

As a person in a position of power, one must strive to bring out the role of every person in order to promote social development.

"Haha, well said, Feihuang. You are right; giving a man a fish is not as good as teaching him how to fish." Xue Qinghe patted Nan Feihuang on the shoulder, "Brother has discovered that I really get along well with you. Come find Brother more often when you have time. Today, Brother still has important matters; I came here just to thank you for your help. Now that my gratitude has been conveyed, I will not stay any longer."

Nan Feihuang nodded, "Alright, Brother Xue. If you ever need Feihuang's help in the future, just come find me."

Xue Ke watched Xue Qinghe and Nan Feihuang chatting happily, her eyes radiating a rich luster.

She actually did not understand what the two were talking about, but she knew that both of them were extremely outstanding.

She was originally a "brother-con," always hoping her future husband would be like her brother, and Nan Feihuang was simply another template of her brother.

Equally handsome, equally a Crown Prince, equally wise, and Nan Feihuang also possessed cultivation talent that ordinary people could hardly reach.

This "Brother Plus" version made her heart flutter after only four months of being together.

She had originally wanted to work hard during these three years to develop feelings for Nan Feihuang; even if she didn't fall in love with him, she at least wanted to like him somewhat.

Originally, she was worried that three years wouldn't be enough, but now, not much time had passed, and she knew she had already fallen more than halfway.

The two saw Xue Qinghe off, and Nan Feihuang said, "Princess, I am going to the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena in a while. Teacher Qin wants us to have a practical combat lesson there tonight. What are your plans? If you have time, come take a look with me. If you want to return to Yuexuan, I will send you back."

"Brother Feihuang, there are no classes at Yuexuan today. I want to accompany you," Xue Ke said shyly.

She was ten years old now, and as for matters between men and women, girls always understood more. The shyness of a young girl made her voice soften as she spoke.

Nan Feihuang smiled, "Alright, then let's go."

Taking Xue Ke's hand, Nan Feihuang led her toward Tiandou City.

In fact, it was not just Xue Ke who was working hard to like him; he was also trying his best to make himself like Xue Ke.

Xue Ke was gentle, lovely, and kind-hearted, but it was a pity that her cultivation aptitude was truly too poor, to the point where even an Immortal Herb could not save it. Now at ten years old, she was still only a one-ring Spirit Master, and it was estimated that it would be very difficult for her to even reach two rings before the age of twelve.

In the future, even if Nan Feihuang was willing to take care of her for a lifetime, she would likely never be able to be like Lv Lingqi, accompanying him by his side and fighting shoulder to shoulder with him.

Between men and women, once the gap is too large, feelings easily fall into a bottleneck. Nan Feihuang might be able to like her in the future, but he did not know if he would ever love her.

At dusk, Nan Feihuang brought Xue Ke to the entrance of the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena; this was the liveliest place in Tiandou City at night.

People who had finished a day's work liked to come here to watch Spirit Masters fight, appreciate various dazzling soul skills, and let out deafening shouts.

Qin Ming and the others were already waiting here.

"Teacher Qin, I'm not late, am I?" Nan Feihuang asked.

"No, the timing is just right." Qin Ming had actually just arrived as well. One thing he was most satisfied with regarding these children was that they were not lazy in their cultivation and also valued time; without being taught, they all understood the preciousness of time.

Seeing Xue Ke following Nan Feihuang, Qin Ming and the others immediately bowed, "Greetings, Your Highness the Princess."

Aside from Nan Feihuang, only Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan had statuses comparable to Xue Ke, as their guardians were both Title Douluo; the others were just minor nobles.

Qin Ming was originally a commoner, and it was only because he had reached the level of a Soul King, beyond a Soul Ancestor, that he had obtained the title of Viscount.

And he only had the title, without any real power.

"Teacher Qin, fellow students, no need for formalities. Today, Xue Ke is only here to cheer for my Brother Feihuang. Everyone, just treat me as an ordinary student," Xue Ke said softly.

She had no sense of being high and mighty, which greatly increased everyone's favor toward her.

"Teacher Qin, am I still fighting in the duo Spirit Fighting match with Wenruo today?" Nan Feihuang asked. In fact, this was not his first time here.

In four months, he had come at least dozens of times, but they were all single and duo Spirit Fighting matches. Currently, he had twenty-one wins and zero losses in single matches, and eighteen wins and zero losses in duo matches.

The Great Spirit Arena was an important place to reflect the value of a Spirit Master. It had its own complete system and could also be said to be a special force. It was jointly founded by the seven most prestigious Spirit Master families on the entire continent and did not belong to the Two Great Empires or the Spirit Hall; it could be said to be a third-party force. It was as wealthy as a nation. Spirit Masters who became famous within the Great Spirit Arena would become dazzling stars throughout the entire country, not only gaining huge benefits but also gaining great fame. Moreover, the Great Spirit Arena was a relatively fair place.

If the level of a martial soul was a sign of a Spirit Master's strength, then the Spirit Ring was the best way to express it. However, this could not represent a Spirit Master's true ability. The Great Spirit Arena tested practical combat ability; that was true strength.

Any level of Spirit Master, after entering the Great Spirit Arena, was represented only by the two words "Spirit Fighting." After obtaining the first victory, one would receive a Spirit Arena Badge. Afterward, every victory would earn a certain amount of points. When the points reached a certain level, the grade of the badge would increase. This badge was the symbol of one's level in the Great Spirit Arena, and it was universal in all major cities across the continent. The higher the badge grade, the more benefits one would receive from Spirit Fighting.

Currently, the grades of the badges were distinguished by the quality of minerals. The lowest was the Iron Badge, which was the Iron Spirit, followed in order by Copper, Silver, Gold, Purple Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond, for a total of eight grades.

Relying on consecutive victories, Nan Feihuang's points had already exceeded one thousand, reaching the Silver Spirit level.

(End of chapter)