159: Chapter 159 Farewell to Sister Xue'er, Arrival at Hanhai City

Qian Renxue took the initiative to confess with full sincerity, and Su Ling was willing to accept this sincerity.

After the joking, Qian Renxue became serious. Looking at Su Ling with a stern face, she said, "I know that the destruction of your former Family has a connection to Spirit Hall, so are you still willing to acknowledge me as your big brother in the future? No, that's wrong, it's big sister."

Qian Renxue was a few years older than him, so calling her big sister was not a problem, and Su Ling did not mind.

Su Ling also said with a serious face, "Didn't I say before, no matter what your identity is! As for the Spirit Hall Spirit Masters who hunted down our Family back then, I only want a list and their whereabouts; I will handle it when the time comes."

In fact, Su Ling's meaning was very clear; this was to make a deal with Qian Renxue.

If Su Ling had not cared at all about the destruction of his Family back then, Qian Renxue probably wouldn't have felt at ease, and this was not something consistent with Su Ling's character.

"I have already prepared it for you, but it seems that Golden Eagle Douluo has already been killed by you," Qian Renxue said, looking at Su Ling.

"I did kill Golden Eagle Douluo!" Su Ling said. Back when he killed Golden Eagle Douluo, someone had escaped, so Qian Renxue knew there was no issue with him killing Golden Eagle Douluo.

"I have already collected the list of personnel who directly participated in the battle against your Water Moon Clan. There were a total of one hundred and thirty-six people. However, so many years have passed, and only thirty-five are still alive and have information available. Most of the others are confirmed dead, and some disappeared without a trace. It is estimated that few of those people are still alive."

After finishing, Qian Renxue handed over a booklet.

The Spirit Master's world is just that cruel; so many people have died in less than twenty years, and as Qian Renxue said, very few of those who went missing truly managed to survive.

Accepting the booklet, Su Ling said, "Thank you!"

Su Ling actually did not intend to deal with these people himself; it was better to leave them for Su Ran and Su Xiaoxiao to handle in the future, letting them kill a few enemies with their own hands to alleviate the pain of so many years.

"Big... Big brother/sister, uh... I'll just call you Sister Xue'er," Su Ling said. Qian Renxue was a few years older than Su Ling, so calling her big sister was not a problem.

"Mm!" Qian Renxue responded, then said, "In this state of mine, you can call me that, but if it's in the identity of Xue Qinghe, I still hope you call me big brother."

Su Ling said, "No problem! Don't worry, Sister Xue'er, I will definitely help you in the future."

"However, Sister Xue'er, why did you have to disguise yourself as Xue Qinghe? After so many years, isn't this a waste of your youth?"

"Yes... it wasted the best years of my life and also delayed my Cultivate," Qian Renxue said in a low voice, then fell into deep thought.

After a while, Qian Renxue continued, "Su Ling, you are right. I also regret it very much, but I have already reached this point, so I can only continue to disguise myself."

Su Ling said, "Alright then, since you have already made your choice, Sister Xue'er, I won't say anything more. Actually, I have also roughly guessed your purpose, Sister Xue'er. I will remind you of one thing here: that kid Xue Beng is not as simple as he appears on the surface."

Xue Beng? Honestly, Qian Renxue really hadn't taken Xue Beng seriously, nor had she ever thought that this guy could become her opponent.

However, hearing Su Ling say this still caused her to pay attention, thinking that she must investigate him thoroughly when she returned.

"I will pay attention," Qian Renxue said.

"Well Su Ling, since you are going to Sea God Island, I won't delay you. Let's go over."

After speaking, Qian Renxue was about to restore her Xue Qinghe state.

"Wait a moment, Sister Xue'er," Su Ling hurriedly stopped her.

"What's wrong?" Qian Renxue looked at Su Ling with a curious face.

Su Ling said, "Sister Xue'er, let's have a hug."

Opening his arms, Su Ling stepped forward.

The hug at this moment made Qian Renxue somewhat embarrassed; in the past, she definitely would have refused.

But right now, she might not admit in her heart that she had fallen in love with Su Ling, but deep down she was not so resistant, and facing Su Ling's request, she could not refuse for a moment.

She completed a solid, tight hug with Su Ling, and the feeling of this hug was completely different.

After a while, Qian Renxue said, "Su Ling, are you done?"

"Done!" Su Ling said.

As soon as the words fell, Qian Renxue released Su Ling, then a golden light flashed over her body, and subsequently, she restored the appearance of Xue Qinghe.

"Big brother! You are back," Su Ling said with a smile.

"Mn, I'm back," Qian Renxue also responded.

"Let's go, don't keep those female confidantes of yours waiting too long."

The two walked over while chatting. Although they didn't talk much, overall, Su Ling made Qian Renxue feel very at ease, and she also felt that everything was under her control.

Returning to the carriage again, Su Ling waved goodbye to Qian Renxue.

And Qian Renxue also watched Su Ling leave.

Until the three carriages completely disappeared from Qian Renxue's sight.

"Su Ling, I hope you don't disappoint me!" Qian Renxue said. Her informing Su Ling of her identity today was a risky act, but fortunately, she seemed to have bet correctly.

[Ding... Qian Renxue favorability +1, obtained black treasure chest *1] [Ding... Qian Renxue favorability is approximately equal to 90] [Goddess: Qian Renxue (Xue Qinghe disguise state)] [Goddess Comprehensive Value: 99 (Limit)] [Current Favorability: 90 (Unable to extricate herself from love, heart cannot accommodate others)] [Binding Effect: Host can obtain 40% of the binding goddess's daily Cultivate effect, will not reduce the binding goddess's Cultivate speed.] [Binding Skill 1: Light Shield (Active skill, generates up to five energy shields that absorb damage for self or teammates, shield value based on own Soul Power.)] [Binding Skill 2: Sword of Light (Active skill, condenses and releases a Sword of Light Judgment, additional effect: Judgment)] [Binding Skill 3: Perception (When Qian Renxue encounters danger within one thousand meters of the host, the host can perceive her location immediately)]

For Su Ling, the breath in his heart had finally settled, and he felt a bit excited.

They had chatted so much, confessed, and hugged, but it was a pity that the favorability had not increased.

Su Ling had thought that Qian Renxue's favorability would be stuck at eighty-nine and unable to progress, but as it turned out, that one point finally came at the moment of parting.

With Qian Renxue reaching ninety, Su Ling could be considered relatively relieved.

Although this favorability was not enough to make her follow him regardless of everything, at least she would consider many things for Su Ling and would not become an enemy.

The carriage traveled on the official road, and the speed of advance was not very fast.

But if they continued at this speed, they might, like Tang San in the novel, take several months to reach Vast Sea City.

After the carriage had traveled for three days, Su Ling suggested that everyone abandon the carriages and travel on foot.

They did not take the official road, but went in a straight line, climbing mountains when they encountered them and crossing water when they encountered it.

Just as Su Ling and his party were traveling towards Sea God Island, Qian Renxue, who had returned to Heaven Dou City, also began to investigate Xue Beng.

At the same time, at the Strength Clan station.

After a period of renovation, a new plaque was hung up, and on the plaque were written two large characters—Tang Sect.

Who else but Tang San could be the founder of the Tang Sect?

At this moment, Tang San was right under the plaque, with a piece of red cloth in his hand, which should have just been taken down from the plaque.

"From today on, my Tang Sect is established!" Tang San said confidently.

By his side, there was already quite a foundation.

The entire Strength Clan helped with all their might, along with the Speed Clan, plus Dai Mubai gave up his status as a prince of the Star Luo Empire to become the vice Sect Leader of his Tang Sect.

In addition, there was the First Elder of the Tang Sect, his teacher Yu Xiaogang.

"Sigh... It's just a pity that those two guys, Old Rhino and Old goat, won't come no matter what we say; otherwise, we could have been the four great halls," Tai Tan said.

Tang San smiled and said, "It's okay, sooner or later I will make them come."

"I hope so!" Tai Tan said.

"Old White Bird, your clansmen have all come this time, so why don't I see your precious granddaughter?" Tai Tan said.

Bai He said, "She was taken away by Old goat's granddaughter, saying they wanted to go out for training together."

"So that's it!"

"Everyone, let's go in. Next, let's discuss the future development direction of the Tang Sect," Tang San took the initiative to say.

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

A month and a half later, after a long journey, Su Ling and his party finally arrived at Vast Sea City.

After arriving here, Su Ling naturally let everyone rest for a period of time, while Su Ling also needed to prepare for going to Sea God Island.

At the very least, he needed to know in which direction Sea God Island was, or obtain a nautical chart.

Of course, there was another important matter.

In his hand, he still had a Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud; this item might also be effective on the way to Sea God Island.

Therefore, before going, Su Ling still had to let this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud make a choice to see if anyone among the goddesses could make it recognize them as master.

If not, then only Su Ling himself could do it.

After all, it was a Divinity of a First-Class God; it was impossible not to want it.

On the first night in Vast Sea City.

Su Ling found Shui Yueer; she was staying in the same room as Shui Binger.

"Brother Su, is there something?" Shui Yueer looked at Su Ling, her small face flushed red.

At this moment, Shui Yueer's favorability had already been brushed by Su Ling to seventy-six points.

Just from this ordinary interaction over the past month or so, it had increased to this much, a total increase of 34 points.

Her favorability was very easy to brush; one reason was the increase in Su Ling's Charm, and of course, it was also because Su Ling was good enough.

"Yueer, this medicinal herb is for you. You are now level forty-four. After taking it, it should quickly allow you to reach level fifty."

"Plus, take these two Medicinal Pill together," Su Ling said.

What Su Ling took out was, of course, the narcissus jade bone, obtained from opening a red treasure chest earlier.

The two Medicinal Pill were the return-to-origin qi fusion pill that accelerated the absorption of medicinal effects.

"Brother Su, is this the same kind of medicinal herb that you gave sister to take before?" Shui Yueer said with a look of expectation.

"That's right, Yueer is really smart," Su Ling nodded.

"Brother Su, I'm not a child," Shui Yueer said with a look of dissatisfaction.

Shui Binger understood the preciousness of the medicinal herb Su Ling left behind and hurriedly pulled Shui Yueer, saying, "Brother Su, thank you."

"You're welcome, just eat both medicines directly; I guarantee it will give you a surprise." After saying this, Su Ling exited the room.

Just like that, as soon as he left, both of their favorability increased by two points.

Shui Yueer reached 78 points, and Shui Binger reached 96 points.

This also allowed Su Ling to obtain two purple treasure chests and one black treasure chest.

[Ding... Shui Binger favorability greater than or equal to 96] [Binding Goddess: Shui Binger] [Goddess Comprehensive Value: 97] [Current Favorability: 96 (Unable to extricate herself from love, heart cannot accommodate others)] [Binding Effect: Host can obtain 50% of the binding goddess's daily Cultivate effect, will not reduce the binding goddess's Cultivate speed.] [Binding Skill 1: Ice Attribute Bonus (Active skill, when host uses ice attribute alone, power effect increases by 60%)] [Binding Skill 2: Ice Shield (Active skill, can release an Ice Shield to resist attacks, defense effect comparable to a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Spirit Ability)] [Binding Skill 3: Perception (When Shui Binger encounters danger within two thousand meters of the host, the host can perceive her location immediately)] [Binding Skill 4: Fusion (Unleash Martial Soul Fusion Skill by merging into the host's body, can stack with other goddesses)]

Giving benefits to one person, yet increasing the favorability of both, could be described as killing two birds with one stone.

Originally, Su Ling had not intended to give it to Shui Yueer, but after thinking it over again and again, he still gave it; after all, they were going to Sea God Island, so it was better to help her improve.

After all, which of the other goddesses had not received benefits from him?

Uh... Ah Yin hadn't.

It wasn't that Su Ling had neglected it, but it wasn't needed for the time being; after all, Ah Yin was already level seventy-one, and her talent itself was not low.

A Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast transformed into human form, definitely Innate full Soul Power.

Level seventy-one Soul Power was also enough to cope with the Sea God Island assessment.

Secondly, Su Ling did not have any immortal-grade medicinal herbs suitable for Ah Yin on him for the time being. There were Ten-Thousand-Year medicinal herbs, but at most, they could only serve to increase Soul Power; it was basically impossible to improve talent.

Increasing Soul Power was not very meaningful.

Although the narcissus jade bone was also suitable for Ah Yin, compared to Shui Yueer, Shui Yueer needed it more.

Returning to the room! Su Ling also took a look at the System treasure chest panel.

[Remaining unopened treasure chests: white * 365, yellow * 130, purple * 216, black * 5, red * 0, golden * 0]

Over this past month or so, excluding today's, he had obtained a total of thirteen white treasure chests, eight yellow treasure chests, and five purple treasure chests from Shui Yueer.

Bai Chenxiang's favorability increased by eight points, Su Ling obtained three purple treasure chests and two black treasure chests, and her favorability also reached eighty-nine points.

Yang Qingyu's favorability increased by one point, reaching ninety-five, allowing Su Ling to obtain one black treasure chest.

Finally, there was Ah Yin. Her favorability reached thirty-five points, only increasing by five points, allowing Su Ling to obtain three white treasure chests and one yellow treasure chest.

Up until now, Ah Yin's favorability had not reached sixty, so she could not be bound yet, and the favorability was not increasing fast.

After all, Ah Yin, who possessed memories, had a deep longing for Tang San and Tang Hao, which was already carved into her bones.

If it weren't for Su Ling making her recognize him as master, Ah Yin would not have been able to stay by his side for such a long time; she probably would have said bye-bye a few days after recovering her human form.

And this also explained the importance of making Ah Yin recognize him as master.

This night, he did not interact with the goddesses; after all, they had been tired for over a month, so it was better to let everyone rest quietly for the night to adjust.

In the morning, Su Ling was also awakened by the System's notification sound.

[Ding... Shui Yueer favorability +10, obtained purple treasure chest *4, black treasure chest *2, red treasure chest *1]

Eh, the luck this little girl brought was not bad; there was actually a red treasure chest.

When favorability was below ninety, obtaining a black treasure chest was relatively easy, but obtaining a red treasure chest was very difficult.

[Ding... Shui Yueer favorability greater than or equal to 80] [Goddess: Shui Yueer] [Goddess Comprehensive Value: 94] [Favorability: 88 (Already fallen in love with you)] [Binding Effect: Host can obtain 30% of the binding goddess's daily Cultivate effect, will not reduce the binding goddess's Cultivate speed.] [Binding Skill 1: Perfect Water Skills (Allows the host to have perfect water skills, swimming freely like a fish in water)] [Binding Skill 2: Fish Transformation (Active skill, take the blood essence of various fish type Spirit Beast, the host can transform into a fish and possess its abilities. Note: After Fish Transformation, the host can only exert the combat power that their own Soul Power should have. Even if it is a Spirit Beast of a higher age, it will not strengthen the host's combat power.)]

Shui Yueer's panel looked quite good.

It was just that the Goddess Comprehensive Value was not considered high even with the immortal-grade improvement, only ninety-four points.

It wasn't that the immortal-grade item made her improve little, but that her basic Goddess Comprehensive Value was not high before, only ninety-one points.