5: Chapter 5 An unexpected encounter with the white-haired siblings in Mingdu

Now that his Hades Sword Spirit had been purified, Mu Qingci no longer had to worry about being classified as an Evil Soul Master.

Although he might still be targeted by the Holy Spirit Cult, he could at least walk freely in the world.

Now that he was of age to join an academy, his first choice was naturally the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy.

He was currently on the border of the Sun Moon Empire, while the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy was located in the capital, Mingdu.

Therefore, what followed was another boring period of travel.

Fortunately, it wasn't very far, and it only took Mu Qingci a week to reach Mingdu, the city that symbolized the pinnacle of spirit tools.

Looking at the bustling city filled with a sense of technology before his eyes, and comparing it to the remote border town he used to live in, Mu Qingci felt a sense of having transmigrated for a second time.

Mu Qingci casually stopped a passerby to ask for directions and learned that it happened to be the enrollment period for the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy.

However, it was already evening, and Mu Qingci didn't plan to go today; he wanted to familiarize himself with the environment where he would be living in the future.

Mu Qingci randomly found a roadside restaurant, ordered two signature dishes and a pot of wine, chose a seat by the window, and sat down, leaning back in his chair while gazing casually at the bustling street scene outside.

"Brother, that window seat over there looks nice. Shall we go ask that person if we can share the table?"

Just as Mu Qingci was enjoying the scenery outside the window, a voice like a silver bell rang in his ears.

"Little big brother, are you alone? My brother and I also want to eat at this restaurant, but there are no suitable seats left. Can we share your table?"

A girl with white hair and red eyes sat nimbly opposite Mu Qingci and, acting as if she were familiar with him, picked up the melon seeds on the table and started cracking them.

Beside the girl was a little boy with white hair as well, looking at Mu Qingci with a guarded expression.

"It's fine, go ahead and sit."

Mu Qingci remained indifferent, looking out the window while waiting for his food to arrive.

Seeing the other party being so cold, Meng Hongchen became stubborn and leaned her face close to Mu Qingci's side: "Little big brother, what are you looking at..."

When she saw Mu Qingci's appearance clearly, her words were choked back deep in her throat.

Meng Hongchen's vermilion eyes stared fixedly at the face of the youth in front of her.

She had never seen anyone so handsome in her life; his grey hair and golden eyes had an indescribable sense of harmony.

"Th-that, little big brother, what's your name? My name is Meng Hongchen, and this is my brother, Xiao Hongchen."

"Mu Qingci."

Upon hearing that the two people opposite him were the famous Hongchen siblings, Mu Qingci felt a slight ripple in his heart, but that was all.

Although Meng Hongchen was very beautiful, Mu Qingci was not a lecherous person and would not simply be swayed by looks.

After the food arrived, Mu Qingci began to eat in a leisurely manner.

Once Meng Hongchen started acting like a lovesick fan, she became a chatterbox, constantly asking Mu Qingci questions.

"Little big brother, are you a local of Mingdu?"

"No."

"Then what are you doing in Mingdu?"

"Joining an academy."

"What a coincidence! You should consider our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy; the teaching quality is super good!"

Xiao Hongchen, watching his lovesick sister from the side, helplessly rubbed his forehead and tugged at Meng Hongchen.

"Hey, brother, what are you doing! Qingci, Qingci, consider our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy, okay?"

"Mm, okay, thank you, I was just thinking of that."

Although Mu Qingci's answer remained indifferent, he finally made eye contact with Meng Hongchen.

Meeting those bright golden eyes, Meng Hongchen only felt her heart beating faster.

Xiao Hongchen, who was on the side, became immediately alert upon hearing that the other party really intended to join the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy.

"Um, this brother, actually there are many other excellent academies in our Mingdu. You don't necessarily have to go to the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy. If you need, I can give you some recommendations."

Hearing the other party say this, Mu Qingci couldn't help but smile bitterly; it was obvious he was afraid that he would abduct his sister.

The side, Meng Hongchen, upon hearing what Xiao Hongchen said, refused: "Brother, what are you doing?! Qingci, don't listen to him, our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy is the best!"

Mu Qingci had no intention of joining any other academy, so he simply nodded in agreement with Meng Hongchen.

Seeing that he agreed, Meng Hongchen smiled even more happily, almost to the point where her pupils turned into heart shapes.

"Alright then, it's a deal!"

She reached out her hand in front of Mu Qingci and pointed her little finger towards him.

"Let's make a pinky promise, no lying!"

Mu Qingci smiled helplessly and also reached out his hand.

Two little fingers touched and then hooked together.

"Pinky swear, hang yourself, one hundred years, no changing!"

Xiao Hongchen's face turned green watching from the side, feeling like his sister had just been snatched away.

After the meal, Mu Qingci had nothing to do, so he accepted Meng Hongchen's suggestion and went shopping in Mingdu with the siblings.

"Qingci, how old are you this year? You seem to be about the same age as my brother."

"I'm almost twelve."

"So young? My brother and I are almost fourteen. I didn't expect you to be a little younger brother. So, what level is your Soul Power now?"

"Level 40, haven't obtained a suitable fourth spirit ring yet."

"Wow, you're amazing! When my brother was your age, he didn't have such high Soul Power, and neither did I!"

Meng Hongchen really couldn't find a reason not to like Mu Qingci; not only was he handsome, but his talent was also so high.

"When we go back to the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy, I'll go find my grandfather and ask him to take you to obtain a suitable fourth spirit ring."

The grandfather Meng Hongchen spoke of was naturally the current Hall Master of Mingde Hall, a Level 9 Soul Engineer with the cultivation of a Titled Douluo, Jing Hongchen.

"Alright, then I'll trouble Miss Meng."

Hearing him call her Miss Meng, the tips of Meng Hongchen's ears turned red.

"Oh, don't call me that. Just call me Xiao Meng. Wait, no, I'm older than you, you should call me Sister Meng."

"Alright, Sister Meng."

Mu Qingci understood perfectly well what she meant by that, and since she was willing to help him obtain a fourth spirit ring, he certainly didn't mind saying things she liked to hear.

Xiao Hongchen watched the two of them getting along happily and felt like a super-high-energy spirit tool light bulb, shining extremely brightly.

"Xiao Meng, it's getting late today. Brother Qingci probably doesn't have a place to stay yet, right? I'll go help you book a hotel room, and we'll come pick you up for the academy tomorrow."

Just as Meng Hongchen wanted to object, Mu Qingci answered first: "Then many thanks, Brother Xiao."

Xiao Hongchen found a nice hotel for Mu Qingci, paid for a superior room out of his own pocket, and then hurriedly left with Meng Hongchen, fearing that his impulsive younger sister would say she wanted to stay and keep Mu Qingci company the next second.