Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Call Me "Big Sis," and I’ll Help You
The bright moon hung in the sky, its silver light spilling over the entire Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy.
Time flew by like a fleeting shadow. In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
Lin Feng sat cross-legged at the highest point of the academy, his eyes closed in quiet observation. The Power of Faith around his body had become almost tangible, swirling around him. This Power of Faith originated from the countless soul masters on the Sun Moon Continent who cultivated and revered the "Innate Soul Evolution Art." It converged into rivers of faith, flowing continuously into Lin Feng’s body and nourishing his divine soul.
"Soul Ancestor..." With a low whisper, Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes. "I didn’t expect to receive such a title," a faint smile touched the corner of his lips, his gaze piercing the night sky. "However, the gathering of this Power of Faith is much faster than I anticipated."
Just then, a light figure appeared silently beside Lin Feng. It was Bo Saixi. She wore a light blue long dress, appearing even more ethereal and fairy-like under the moonlight.
"Aren’t you pleased with yourself? Your status in the hearts of the soul masters on this Sun Moon Continent is probably close to that of a myth now."
Lin Feng waved his hand. "When I can create a level-ten soul tool, then they might truly worship me as a god."
"Tsk, finding another way to boast about yourself. Isn’t stepping into the realm of a level-three soul engineer in one month enough? The way I see it, it’s only a matter of time before you create that so-called level-ten soul tool."
"Perhaps I’m just exceptionally talented," Lin Feng smiled.
His spiritual power was already formidable, and his cultivation method dictated that his current strength originated from within himself. From a certain perspective, his martial soul was his very self. Those eyes, enhanced by the yin and yang qi, were even more powerful than a body-type martial soul like the Spirit Eyes. After all, yin and yang qi were origin powers that had existed since the dawn of creation. For Lin Feng to be able to integrate them into himself, his potential was unimaginably vast.
Therefore, when Lin Feng first began to study the inscription of core formations, Po Hongchen’s jaw had dropped in shock. He had never seen anyone who could understand and master the core formations of soul tools so quickly. In addition, Lin Feng had a fully formed inscription knife made of the Gold of Life, which was like giving wings to a tiger. The astonishing talent and speed of progress that Lin Feng displayed in the creation of soul tools made Po Hongchen question his own life, and he had repeatedly, in a roundabout way, asked if Lin Feng had ever come into contact with soul tools before.
And that Gold of Life inscription knife—every time Po Hongchen saw it, his eyes burned with envy. After all, Lin Feng had only given him a piece of raw material, while this was a finished product. Heaven knew where Lin Feng got so much Gold of Life. Po Hongchen sometimes suspected that all the Gold of Life on the continent had been obtained by Lin Feng. When he couldn’t help but ask, Lin Feng only answered him with a few words: "My wife’s dowry."
This directly shattered Po Hongchen’s defenses. He, the great dean of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, how did he not have such good fortune? Back then, he had only given the betrothal gift, and his wife, saying she wanted to keep up with the times, had given him no dowry!
Looking at Lin Feng’s proud and teasing expression, Bo Saixi couldn’t help but roll her eyes, but the corners of her mouth curved upwards slightly. She gently tilted her head. Under the moonlight, her face was even more beautiful, her eyes shining with a sly light.
"Alright, stop acting coy after getting such a good deal. Tell me, what do you plan to do next? You can’t seriously just stay here making soul tools, can you?" Bo Saixi asked softly.
"Why not? I’ve left spatial coordinates along the way. At our full speed, it would only take a day to return to the Douluo Continent. The reason I’m staying here is just because it’s easier to obtain the Power of Faith. Besides, shouldn’t you be thanking me? As one of my representatives here, you’ve also received some Power of Faith yourself. Coupled with the nine soul veins I sculpted for you before, you should be able to see that threshold now, right?"
Hearing this, Bo Saixi’s expression softened a little, and she let out a soft "mmm." "Thank you."
"By the way, what does your Martial Soul Avatar actually look like? How come you’re still unwilling to let me admire it?"
Bo Saixi’s expression instantly changed. The gentle affection from before vanished, and she secretly gritted her teeth. "Don’t you know the situation? My martial soul is like that right now; it’s far from recovered. What are you trying to do, asking me to use my Martial Soul Avatar? To turn myself into... that appearance for you to laugh at?!"
Lin Feng looked at Bo Saixi with some surprise. "Your Martial Soul Avatar was also affected? Then doesn’t that mean you can turn into that loli form now?"
Bo Saixi glared at him. "You’re asking for it. Don’t make that joke." Bo Saixi’s tone was tinged with displeasure, but more so with helplessness. She sighed softly and continued, "That form... is not my true appearance, and I don’t want anyone to see it. It’s all your fault."
Lin Feng was amused. "If you think about it this way, your martial soul is in the process of recovering. The image of the Goddess of the Sea we saw before is the final appearance of your martial soul. In a little while, your Martial Soul Avatar will be that stunningly beautiful. You should be happy."
"Hmm?" Bo Saixi was taken aback. She felt that what Lin Feng said was a bit strange. Her eyes flickered. "Do you really think it looks good?"
Lin Feng was stunned. "Of course."
"Oh."
Bo Saixi turned away, but an imperceptible smile touched the corner of her lips, and her heart felt as if it had been gently touched by something.
Lin Feng sat down on the spot. "Tell me, what did you come to find me for tonight?"
Bo Saixi rolled her eyes. "Can’t I come find you if there’s nothing?"
"Of course you can. Who told you to be my disciple? You can naturally find me anytime," Lin Feng said with a grin, his tone teasing.
Bo Saixi snorted lightly but sat down next to Lin Feng. The two of them looked at the bright moon in the night sky side by side. After a moment of silence, she slowly spoke, "Actually, I’m a little worried."
"Worried about what?" Lin Feng turned his head to look at her, his eyes questioning.
"I feel like... are we doing this too quickly? Will the Divine Realm notice what’s happening here soon? If so, you... will be in danger."
A look of concern appeared in her phoenix eyes. Under the moonlight, her expression seemed even more grave and sincere.
Hearing this, Lin Feng was slightly taken aback, then let out a light laugh. He turned to look at Bo Saixi. "Don’t worry, I have my own sense of propriety. The Divine Realm is certainly powerful, but it is not omnipotent."
He paused for a moment and continued, "Besides, I, Lin Feng, have never been one to be manipulated by others. If the Divine Realm really wants to intervene, they’ll have to see if they have the ability. The affairs of the Douluo Star are not for them to meddle in. Their sword gleams may still be sharp, but my sword is not without its edge either!"
Listening to Lin Feng’s powerful words, the worry in Bo Saixi’s heart seemed to lessen. She looked to the side. Lin Feng’s resolute face was particularly clear under the moonlight. She pouted. "Aren’t you afraid of biting your tongue with such big talk?"
"Are you questioning your master’s ability? I wonder who it was that was so easily subdued by me not long ago."
"Heh~" Bo Saixi chuckled lightly and did not continue to argue with Lin Feng on this topic.
The two fell into silence again, quietly enjoying this rare moment of peace. The moonlight was like water, sprinkling over their bodies. The night wind blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, yet it was also refreshing to the heart and mind.
"Lin Feng," Bo Saixi suddenly broke the silence, her voice exceptionally clear in the quiet night.
"Hmm?" Lin Feng turned to look at her.
"It’s nothing," she shook her head and stood up. "I’m going back first."
"Mmm."
Watching Bo Saixi’s receding figure, a strange emotion suddenly welled up in Lin Feng’s heart. He frowned slightly, as if he had sensed something.
Bo Saixi gently pushed open the door and walked into the room. She stood by the window, looking at the bright moonlight outside, but her heart was like a surging sea, unable to find peace.
"Lin Feng..." she murmured in a low voice. "What should I do?"
Just then, a faint knock on the door broke Bo Saixi’s train of thought. She was slightly taken aback, then frowned slightly. It’s so late. Is it Ling Yuan?
Bo Saixi walked lightly to the door and opened it. The person standing outside was none other than Ling Yuan.
She was only wrapped in a simple bathrobe, her black hair slightly damp. Her proud chest seemed even more voluptuous under the wrap. Her willow-like waist was slender, and her pair of jade-like legs were fair and long, looking exceptionally alluring.
Bo Saixi pouted. "Why are you looking for me after your bath instead of going to sleep?"
Ling Yuan smiled faintly, pushed past Bo Saixi, and walked straight into the room, saying as she went, "Who said you have to sleep after a bath? Compared to sleeping, I think sleeping with something else is more mentally pleasant."
"Hmph," Bo Saixi slammed the door shut. She looked at Ling Yuan, who was sitting on the edge of her bed with her legs crossed, and said in annoyance, "Then why don’t you hurry up and find him? Go on, go do your ’good deeds’!"
Ling Yuan, however, did not move, but smiled even more charmingly. "Jealous?"
Bo Saixi snorted coldly and turned her head away, unwilling to let Ling Yuan see her slightly blushing cheeks. "I’d be jealous of you? I just think it’s inappropriate for you to be running around so late at night."
Ling Yuan chuckled softly, stood up from the bed, and slowly walked in front of Bo Saixi. She reached out and gently lifted her chin, forcing Bo Saixi to meet her gaze. "Really? You’re not just saying that, are you?"
Bo Saixi slapped Ling Yuan’s hand away, preventing her from moving, her tone tinged with some anger. "Ling Yuan, you’re going too far! I am your elder."
"Elder?" Ling Yuan chuckled softly. "If we’re really talking about seniority, you should be calling me Mistress, shouldn’t you?"
"In your dreams," Bo Saixi rolled her eyes.
Ling Yuan, however, was not angry, but smiled even more brightly. "Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing you. I came to find you to talk about serious business."
Bo Saixi looked at Ling Yuan suspiciously. "Serious business? What serious business could you have?"
Ling Yuan moved to a different spot, rubbing her chin as she looked out the window. "You can see Xiao Feng from here. No wonder you insisted on this room."
Bo Saixi’s face flushed slightly, and she let out a soft "tch."
"How much did you find out from the Snow Empress?"
A glint flashed in Bo Saixi’s eyes, and she said softly, "Everything I should know, I know."
Ling Yuan nodded, her expression becoming serious. "If that’s the case, then I won’t beat around the bush. Do you like Xiao Feng?"
Hearing this, Bo Saixi’s figure trembled slightly. She was silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "Why do you ask?"
Ling Yuan looked at her with a teasing gaze. "Still pretending? The Snow Empress already told me."
"Wha—!" Bo Saixi’s head snapped up, a flash of astonishment in her eyes. She gritted her teeth secretly. Damn that Snow Empress! It’s one thing for her to run off on her own, but she even told others about my affairs.
"So what if I do?"
Ling Yuan chuckled. "Just kidding. Actually, the Snow Empress didn’t say anything. You walked right into my trap, didn’t you?"
"You!" Bo Saixi looked at her, embarrassed, and said through gritted teeth, "I’m starting to think that damn guy learned his annoying habits from you."
Ling Yuan slowly walked up to Bo Saixi and gently patted her shoulder, her tone carrying a hint of seriousness. "I wouldn’t talk like this with an outsider. Besides, even if the Snow Empress hadn’t told me, do you think I wouldn’t have been able to see through your thoughts after spending a month together? We are both women. We have an extraordinary sensitivity when it comes to matters of the heart."
Bo Saixi was silent for a moment. "Then why did he?"
Ling Yuan shook her head. "Don’t think that Xiao Feng hasn’t noticed. He just hasn’t pointed it out. Since you’ve learned everything from the Snow Empress, you should understand that he won’t easily accept your feelings right now. Besides, you don’t even have the courage to tell him your feelings yourself. How would he know your determination?"
Bo Saixi frowned. "What if he rejects me? After all, there are already so many outstanding women by his side."
"Pfft—" Ling Yuan burst out laughing. "This doesn’t sound like the High Priest of Sea God Island."
She paid no mind to Bo Saixi’s annoyed expression, paused for a moment, and then continued, "Since you’re afraid of being rejected, then don’t give Xiao Feng the chance to refuse."
"What do you mean?" Bo Saixi looked at Ling Yuan in confusion, not understanding why she would say that.
A sly look flashed in Ling Yuan’s eyes, and she giggled. "Since you’re worried about being rejected, then take the initiative and don’t give him a chance to refuse."
"Take the initiative?" Bo Saixi frowned slightly. "That’s easy for you to say, but how do I do it?"
Ling Yuan leaned close to Bo Saixi and whispered a few words in her ear. As Bo Saixi listened, her face gradually turned bright red.
Ling Yuan looked at the change in Bo Saixi’s expression and asked with some surprise, "You don’t seem surprised. Apart from being shy, I don’t see any other emotions. Could it be that you’ve thought of it yourself?"
"Ahem, impossible." Bo Saixi coughed lightly and quickly denied, "How could I have thought of such a thing? Don’t talk nonsense."
Ling Yuan patted Bo Saixi’s shoulder. "Then now, you call me ’big sis,’ and I’ll help you."
Bo Saixi glanced at Ling Yuan. "Why do you have the same fetish as that damn guy?" Her gaze suddenly became a little dangerous. "Speaking of which, you’ve been with him as he grew up. Did you corrupt him?"
Ling Yuan glared at Bo Saixi in annoyance. "None of your business. I’m kindly helping you, why all the questions? This ’big sis’ counts as an advance call. Even if this succeeds, you’ll still be the little sister."
Bo Saixi snorted lightly, turned her head away, and muttered in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, "Big sis."
Ling Yuan nodded with satisfaction. This family would really fall apart without me. Every single one of them is a handful. It’s a good thing I’ve finally tricked one into calling me big sister. My family status has been instantly elevated.
"Come closer, we’ll do this, and this, and that..."