Chapter 59: Jing Hongchen and Ji Juechen

"I just broke through a few days ago." Xiadie was not particularly surprised by her breakthrough to Level 30.

Her cultivation itself was not strictly the cultivation of soul power, but rather to be compatible with the world's system.

Several days ago, Jing Hongchen attacked the array, causing the Ember-Extinguishing Golden Blood to briefly activate.

She had also broken through from the twenties in one breath to level thirty, and now she was only one spirit ring away from advancing.

"Have you decided what spirit ring to choose?" Wang Xian'er's voice pulled Xiadie's thoughts back.

"Not yet." Xiadie shook her head. "Wang Lao, what do you think?"

"I don't know much about your situation, Miss." Wang Xian'er was silent for a moment. "If it were an ordinary Soul Master, I would suggest choosing a Spirit/Death Attribute, as that is more compatible."

"But your situation is special, Miss."

Who has a first spirit ring of 5,000 years, and a second spirit ring that is a beast spirit ring?

As for this third spirit ring, who could judge what to choose?

"However, if you want a Spirit/Death Attribute."

"The Xiemo Senlin here in the Sun Moon Empire might have more spirit beasts of this type; you could filter through them slowly."

"Wang Lao's recommendation is excellent." Xiadie was silent for a long time, then gently shook her head. "If possible, I hope Yao Ling can continue to provide me with a spirit ring."

"Huh?"

Wang Xian'er was stunned, clearly unable to keep up with Xiadie's train of thought.

"Yes, I just discussed it with Yao Ling, and perhaps it might be possible."

The Soul Spirit system was created by Yilaikesi for Huo Yuhao.

Xiadie did not understand this aspect, nor did she even understand Yilaikesi's power system, but what she wanted was something to break through the bottleneck.

Because the spirit ring laws here were too absurd; without a spirit ring, it was very difficult to level up.

Xiadie was currently unable to ignore this restriction.

"One spirit beast providing two spirit rings? That's impossible, right?" Wang Xian'er expressed doubt.

"It is possible." Xiadie pondered. "I have some leads."

"Wait until the afternoon; perhaps it can verify my idea."

"The afternoon?"

Wang Xian'er looked up at the sky.

The scorching sun of midday had just risen to the center of the sky.

Is someone coming in the afternoon?

Time passed quietly during lunch.

Xiadie, who had been communicating with Yao Ling, suddenly opened her eyes.

"Someone has triggered the array, and there are two of them."

Xiadie exerted her Spirit Power, extending it along the veins of the array.

A moment later, the corners of her lips curled up slightly.

"Jing Hongchen did not break his promise."

Xiadie stood up, her silver-purple long hair cascading down like a waterfall.

She waved her hand lightly, and the Alchemy Array at the center of the living room gradually dimmed.

Only a few wisps of pale golden light patterns flowed slowly in the air.

"It was faster than I expected, though."

Xiadie called for Wang Xian'er, and they walked out together.

Outside the villa, Jing Hongchen nervously brought Ji Juechen into the mist zone of the villa.

The shadow of being beaten before inexplicably surfaced in his heart.

The two did not continue walking, just standing quietly in the mist.

When Xiadie looked for him, she could clearly know how many times he had entered the maze array; this time, having brought Ji Juechen as requested, she must have noticed it too.

"Ji Juechen, I have already told you the general situation."

"As for what that little girl named Xiadie wants with you, I really don't know."

"I understand, Dean." Ji Juechen's expression was serious. "You brought me here to save your granddaughter; no matter what happens, I will not blame you."

"After all, if it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have been able to enter the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy."

The young man did not yet have the sharp edge he would have years later, but he already had the prototype of a swordsman.

"Sigh! If your innate soul power were higher, perhaps you really would have a way to enter next year's Soul Master Elite Tournament."

"A Level 41 Soul Ancestor is, after all, a bit lacking."

Jing Hongchen never doubted Ji Juechen's talent.

With innate Level 3 soul power, he entered the spirit beast forest alone.

After some slaughter, he successfully obtained a hundred-year spirit ring.

At that time, Ji Juechen was still an orphan without a Soul Guidance Device; he was truly alone.

"You are being a bit presumptuous, sir!"

The mist faded rapidly, and two figures appeared from afar, walking toward them.

"Is my and the Medical Immortal's residence some kind of dragon's den or tiger's lair?"

"Why do you look like you're giving your final instructions?"

As she spoke, Xiadie and Wang Xian'er stood before Jing Hongchen and Ji Juechen.

"We meet again, Red Dust Hall Master, and this gentleman must be Ji Juechen, right?"

"Indeed, it is quite different from an ordinary Spirit Engineer."

"Miss Xiadie," Jing Hongchen cupped his hands, "I have brought Ji Juechen, and he has also withdrawn from the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy. I wonder if you could give me the spiritual medicine?"

"Eh?" Xiadie looked puzzled, "Did I ever say to let this Ji Juechen withdraw from the academy?"

"This..." Jing Hongchen's expression froze.

It seemed, it really seemed she hadn't said that.

Jing Hongchen searched the information in his mind; there was indeed no such statement.

Ji Juechen also looked at Jing Hongchen with a puzzled expression.

No, you, this Dean.

You didn't even understand the words, yet you processed a withdrawal for me?

"Uh, I thought you were a person from the Star Luo Empire?"

"Like this..."

"When was I a person from the Star Luo Empire?" Xiadie asked in confusion, "Wang Lao has also already withdrawn from the Star Luo Empire!"

"I only said that I am interested in the experiences of this student named Ji Juechen, as well as his martial soul."

"Your Excellency, do you think I am some kind of villain?"

Jing Hongchen: "..."

No, if you aren't a villain, then who is?

Tearing open space in the middle of the night to appear in the infirmary, opening my Spirit Sea, and forcibly reading my memories.

You even placed a terrifying restriction on me.

And now you say you aren't a great villain?

"Then, then what do you want?"

Jing Hongchen was unsure of Xiadie's intentions, but the Ice Attribute and Fire Attribute spiritual medicines in Xiadie's hands were life-saving drugs for his granddaughter Meng Hongchen, so he had to bite the bullet.

"I am quite interested in the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy." Xiadie's tone was completely indifferent, "Actually, if it weren't for some accidents over in the Star Luo Empire, I might have been at the Star Luo National Academy."

"In the end, my teacher wanted me to come out and gain experience from the start."

"What do you mean?" Jing Hongchen's pupils constricted.

"It just depends on whether Dean Hongchen and the Sun Moon Empire have the guts." Xiadie said calmly, "However, personally speaking, I don't like having too many things to do if I become a student; I still care quite a bit about freedom."

"I have to go back and discuss this with His Majesty." Jing Hongchen's voice trembled slightly.

"You may."

Xiadie's eyes flickered.

To be honest, Xiadie was indeed a bit worried that the Holy Spirit Cult would not play by the rules.

Entering the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy could also be considered a kind of guarantee.

If the Sun Moon Empire stepped in to provide a guarantee, the Holy Spirit Cult would not dare to go too far.

"By the way, Wang Lao also has the intention to go and see the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy to broaden his horizons."

"However, how to proceed specifically still depends on your side's opinion."

"Hoo—" Jing Hongchen took a few deep breaths.

"I understand. I will report this to His Majesty when I return this time."

Wang Xian'er was somewhat confused by Xiadie's behavior, but it was not easy to say anything with so many people around.

Simply entering an academy would usually not be over-interpreted by others.

Even if it were interpreted, she was prepared for it.

Wherever Xiadie went, she would go.

Xiadie nodded, her gaze falling on Ji Juechen's position; the aura on Ji Juechen's body was like an unsheathed sharp sword.

"Your Excellency, I am quite interested in your martial soul. Do you have any thoughts on having a match with me?"