85: Chapter 85 A 100,000-Year-Old Soul Bone: Leaving Martial Soul City

In a secret room within the Elder Hall of Spirit City.

Qian Renxue's Angel Spirit radiated a holy aura.

Seven spirit rings circled beneath her feet, the most striking of which was the blood-red seventh spirit ring.

Feeling the surging Soul Power within her, Qian Renxue could not hide her excitement.

She retracted her Spirit, turned, and threw herself into Ji Xuan's arms, wrapping her arms around his neck, standing on tiptoe, and pressed her red lips against his.

Touching briefly, she pulled away, looking at Ji Xuan with eyes full of joy and emotion:

"A-Xuan, thank you."

Two years ago, Ji Xuan had brought her a rare Immortal Plant.

That Immortal Plant not only helped her cultivation increase significantly but also made up for the progress she had fallen behind in her cultivation.

Now, he had gifted her such a supreme treasure as a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring.

"A-Xuan, you have given me precious treasures many times, but I have never given you anything..." Qian Renxue's tone carried guilt.

Ji Xuan raised his hand to gently stroke Qian Renxue's cheek, "Xue'er, you are the best gift heaven has bestowed upon me."

"But you are so good to me, I don't know how to repay you."

"Between us, there is no need to say such things."

The corners of Ji Xuan's lips curled up, a trace of a smile flashing in his eyes as he changed the subject:

"However... if you insist on thanking me, it's not entirely impossible."

"Huh?"

Qian Renxue blinked, and before she could react, Ji Xuan had already leaned down and swept her up into his arms.

"Ah."

Qian Renxue gave a soft cry, subconsciously wrapping her arms around Ji Xuan's neck.

Thinking of what was about to happen, a faint blush could not help but spread across her cheeks.

Ji Xuan carried Qian Renxue out of the secret room and returned to his own room.

Under the lamplight, Qian Renxue's face was flushed, and she looked at Ji Xuan with a nervous expression.

Ji Xuan's breathing grew slightly heavy, and using his last bit of restraint, he asked hoarsely: "Xue'er, may I?"

Qian Renxue gave a soft hum, then slowly closed her eyes...

...

The next morning.

Warm sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains and spilled into the room.

Ji Xuan opened his eyes, his gaze inadvertently passing over that hint of crimson that had quietly bloomed, and his eyes softened involuntarily.

He lowered his head slightly to look at Qian Renxue in his arms.

She was sleeping soundly with steady breathing, though her brows were slightly furrowed, as if still carrying the fatigue of last night.

Ji Xuan subconsciously pulled Qian Renxue tighter.

This slight movement awakened Qian Renxue.

She slowly opened her eyes, and looking at Ji Xuan, who was so close, the scenes from last night immediately flooded her mind, and her cheeks instantly turned red.

Qian Renxue instinctively wanted to hide, but was held tightly in Ji Xuan's arms.

"Morning." Ji Xuan planted a light kiss on her forehead.

Qian Renxue did not speak, only lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and buried her burning cheeks into Ji Xuan's chest.

"Xue'er, when are you returning to Heaven Dou City?"

"The day after tomorrow at the latest." Qian Renxue replied softly in Ji Xuan's arms, her tone carrying reluctance.

Ji Xuan raised his hand to stroke Qian Renxue's long golden hair, "This time, I will accompany you to Heaven Dou City."

Qian Renxue looked up in surprise, "Really?"

"Really."

"But aren't you participating in the Soul Master Tournament? What about the Spirit Hall Team..."

Ji Xuan laughed, "Don't you know my strength by now?"

"I'll go tell the instructor today, he will agree. I just need to return before the finals."

"Alright then." Qian Renxue smiled and took the initiative to wrap her arms around Ji Xuan's waist.

After the two embraced for a moment.

Ji Xuan said softly, "Xue'er, you rest at home first, I'm going to the academy."

"Okay." Qian Renxue nodded obediently, "I'll wait for you to come back at home."

...

After getting ready, Ji Xuan went to Spirit Hall Academy alone.

He headed straight for the team's dedicated training ground.

The other team members were already engaged in various training exercises, with Instructor Zhou Long watching from the sidelines.

Ji Xuan walked over to Instructor Zhou Long's side, "Instructor Zhou."

Instructor Zhou Long laughed, "Ji Xuan, you're here."

Ji Xuan nodded slightly and got straight to the point:

"I intend to go to Heaven Dou City for a while, but don't worry, I will return on time before the tournament finals."

Instructor Zhou Long was stunned upon hearing this.

But his mind couldn't help but conjure the scene in the Star Dou Great Forest, where Ji Xuan had stayed behind alone, calmly dealing with the Titan Giant Ape.

After pondering for a moment, Instructor Zhou Long nodded and said:

"Go ahead. With your current strength, you'll likely find no opponents in the entire tournament, so you really don't need to participate in these training sessions anymore."

Instructor Zhou Long paused, then added:

"However, you must remember to return on time; you are the team captain after all."

"I understand." Ji Xuan nodded slightly, then turned and left.

The team members in the center of the training ground watched as Ji Xuan not only failed to participate in physical training today but actually left directly, and they couldn't help but whisper to each other, their faces filled with confusion.

"Why did the captain leave?"

"I don't know, he probably has something to do."

Seeing this, Hu Liena trotted over to Instructor Zhou Long's side and asked softly:

"Instructor Zhou, why did the captain leave?"

Instructor Zhou Long explained, "Ji Xuan is going to Heaven Dou City for a while and will rejoin the team before the finals."

"What? He's leaving?"

Hu Liena blurted out, her voice carrying a hint of disappointment.

Ji Xuan had only been back for a little over a month... and he was leaving again?

Hu Liena lowered her head and pursed her lips.

Over this past month, being able to see Ji Xuan on the training ground every day and occasionally speak a few words to him, she had already been very satisfied.

She didn't expect it to be so soon... She looked in the direction where Ji Xuan had disappeared, her heart feeling empty.

After standing still for a moment, she silently turned and returned to the training team.

"The captain is temporarily leaving the team," Hu Liena explained to the members who gathered around, "He will be back before the finals."

The other members were stunned upon learning that Ji Xuan was leaving the team.

But thinking of Ji Xuan's strength, he indeed no longer needed to participate in training.

"Everyone continue," Instructor Zhou Long's voice came at this moment.

"Yes, Instructor Zhou."

The training ground quickly returned to its usual rhythm.

...

When Ji Xuan left the academy and returned to his residence in the Elder Hall, he saw that Qian Renxue had already packed up and was sitting quietly in the hall waiting.

"A-Xuan, how was it?" Seeing Ji Xuan return, Qian Renxue asked softly.

Ji Xuan walked to her side, "The instructor has agreed, we will set off together the day after tomorrow."

As he spoke, he flipped his hand to take out Xiao Wu's left leg bone, "Xue'er, I plan to absorb this Spirit Bone now."

"Okay, I will be your Protector."

Ji Xuan sat cross-legged and gently pressed the Spirit Bone against his left leg. The moment the Spirit Bone made contact, a red halo slowly enveloped his entire body.

Qian Renxue stood quietly to the side, her gaze fixed on Ji Xuan the whole time.

It wasn't until the next evening that the red halo on Ji Xuan's body began to gradually recede.

Seeing that Ji Xuan had successfully absorbed it, Qian Renxue asked curiously, "A-Xuan, what are the Spirit Bone skills? How many levels of Soul Power did you gain?"

Ji Xuan stood up, "Two skills. The first is Teleportation, with a range of one hundred meters. The second is Paragon Golden Body, which provides three seconds of absolute defense. My Soul Power increased by four levels, currently at level forty-six."

"These skills are truly powerful, they are indeed worthy of a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone!"

...

The next morning, a few figures quietly left Spirit City and headed in the direction of Heaven Dou City.