...
"this..."
Bibi Dong rubbed her throbbing temples, a feeling of utter absurdity welling up inside her.
"Could this kid... really be the legendary chosen one?"
There has been a saying in the world of Soul Masters since ancient times: every few hundred or thousand years, when the world is in turmoil, a certain type of person will be born.
Such people seem to be illegitimate children of the heavens, with luck that defies the heavens.
They can find treasures wherever they go, always escape danger, and not only survive falling off a cliff but also find unparalleled secret manuals.
Even if they casually save a cat or dog, it might be the descendant of some reclusive master.
Of course, according to legend, before such people embark on such extraordinary adventures, they often experience hardships that are hard for ordinary people to imagine, such as the death of their parents, the destruction of their family, being jilted in an engagement, or having their meridians severed.
Previously, Bibi Dong had always scoffed at this kind of statement.
She always thought these were just stories made up by frustrated bards to amuse children or to comfort themselves.
In this dog-eat-dog world, there's no such thing as a stroke of good fortune.
All achievements are earned step by step through strength and skill!
But today.
Looking at Xuan Hao, who appeared innocent but was adorned with divine armor, Bibi Dong's firm materialistic worldview... wavered.
This kid's luck is so good that it's almost unreasonable, and even somewhat "insulting" to the efforts of other Soul Masters!
Both parents deceased?
He is an orphan, which fits the description.
Being chased? Although it's mostly him scaring himself, it's still a plausible explanation.
Falling off a cliff? That fits.
Then came a series of incredible adventures!
"Teacher? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Xuan Hao felt a little uneasy under Bibi Dong's piercing gaze.
"Disciple... have I done something wrong again?"
"Did you do something wrong?"
Bibi Dong came to her senses and said, "You did nothing wrong."
"Not only did you not do anything wrong, you were absolutely right."
She reached out and gently pinched Xuan Hao's cheek with a touch of wistfulness:
"Xuanhao, sometimes I really wonder if you are the illegitimate child of Lady Luck who was left to live on earth."
"How come you've had all the good things in the world?"
"hey-hey."
Xuan Hao scratched his head and grinned shamelessly:
"Maybe... it's because I'm handsome?
Even the heavens can't bear to let me suffer?"
"loquacious."
Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at him. Although she didn't say anything, she had already silently accepted the "chosen one" persona in her heart.
After all, apart from this explanation, she really couldn't understand why a nine-year-old child could possess so many treasures that even titled Douluo would dream of.
"Since we found it, let's make good use of it."
Bibi Dong released her grip, showing no intention of pursuing the matter further.
"However, you must remember this."
"This soul bone, and that Blue Silver Emperor, are Tang Hao's Achilles' heel.
Back then, even though Qian Xunji only managed to kill that Blue Silver Emperor, Tang Hao still chased after him and beat him severely."
"Now you've stolen someone's wife's belongings and her body... If Tang Hao finds out, he'll definitely go crazy."
"Until you have enough strength to face the Clear Sky Hammer, try not to use the skills of this soul bone."
"And that plant..."
Bibi Dong turned to look at the small Blue Silver Emperor plant by the spring, "Since it's been planted, let it grow there."
"Those are the best hostages, and the best spoils of war."
"If Tang Hao really comes knocking on your door one day, that thing can be considered a protective charm for you, at least it can buy you some time."
"Disciple understands!"
Xuan Hao nodded quickly.
"Alright, stop grinning like an idiot."
Bibi Dong glanced at the sky; the sun had already set, turning the entire valley golden.
"Now that everything has been explained, let's not waste any more time."
"Go and cultivate."
Bibi Dong pointed to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire:
"Since you are the chosen one, then don't waste this destiny."
"Once you break through level 50, I'll take you to hunt a real ten-thousand-year-old soul beast and see if your luck can drop another soul bone for you."
Xuan Hao nodded, and then ran off to the Yin-Yang Spring, where red and blue intertwined.
But he didn't sit down immediately. Instead, he turned around and looked at Bibi Dong, Hu Liena, and Na'er, who was staring at him with wide, curious eyes, a hint of awkwardness on his face.
"Um... teacher, senior sister, could you please turn around first?"
"Turn around?"
Bibi Dong was slightly taken aback, somewhat puzzled, "Why are you turning around?
Aren't you going to cultivate?"
"It is indeed cultivation..."
Before Xuan Hao could explain, Na'er raised her little hand and innocently answered for her brother:
"Because my brother is going to jump into that pool to cultivate!"
"My brother said that soaking in it is many, many times faster than cultivating on the shore!"
"Jump in?!"
Bibi Dong's eyes twitched slightly as her gaze swept over the spring water, which was churning with deadly cold and scorching magma.
The extreme cold and heat contained within would be too much for even a level 99 Peerless Douluo like her to handle without the protection of her soul power.
This kid... he's actually going to use this thing as a bathwater bath?
"This immunity to ice and fire... it's really unreasonable."
Bibi Dong sighed inwardly, then gestured with her chin towards Xuan Hao, "Alright, since you have the ability, then hurry up and go down.
I'd also like to see how you manage to be so comfortable in there."
"No, teacher..."
Xuan Hao crossed his arms over his chest, looking troubled.
"Going down is no problem, but I'll have to take off my clothes first!"
"This is the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire; ordinary clothes would turn to ash instantly if they went down here.
I can't possibly go down here wearing my clothes, can I?"
"but..."
Xuan Hao pointed to the three pairs of eyes that Bibi Dong and the others were staring at:
"You're all staring at me like that, how am I supposed to take my clothes off? I'll be so shy!"
"shy?"
Bibi Dong laughed in exasperation, "Xuan Hao, you're talking to me about being shy?"
"Haven't I seen enough these past few years?"
"Who's staying up all night and insisting on crawling into my bed?
And who's running around the palace naked in the shower without a towel?"
"Back then, your skin was thicker than a city wall. How come you never knew how to be shy?"
"Now that you're a few years older, you're still not fully grown in, and you're already pretending to be innocent with me?"
"Cough cough cough!!"
Having his secret exposed in front of Hu Liena and Na'er, Xuan Hao's face turned bright red, and he almost choked on his own saliva.
"Teacher! You shouldn't hit someone in the face, and you shouldn't expose someone's shortcomings!"
"That was all from when I was a kid! I was just young and ignorant!"
Xuan Hao retorted, sticking his neck out:
"I'm nine years old now! I'm a big kid! One thing at a time!"
"Stop talking nonsense to me."
Bibi Dong wasn't buying it at all. She strode over, cracking her knuckles as she went, a dangerous smile playing on her lips.
"I think you need to be taught a lesson, you're so slow and indecisive."
"I'll give you three numbers."
"Either you take it off yourself, or... the teacher will help you take it off personally."
"By the way, it's been a long time since I've checked on your physical development.
I'll take this opportunity to give you a thorough check-up."
"Don't!!"
Xuan Hao froze, his whole body going numb.
Why does this plot seem so familiar?
The Ice Dragon King did the same thing back then! How come even the teacher has learned this trick now?!
Are all women this fierce these days?!
Seeing that Bibi Dong had already walked up to him, and her slender hands were even ready to "tear his clothes", Xuan Hao completely chickened out.
"I can do it myself! I can do it myself, okay?!"
A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle!
Xuan Hao shouted in grief and indignation, then quickly turned around, his back to the three women.
"Rustle, rustle—"
He moved swiftly, stripping himself naked in no time, and then carefully arranged his Qiankun Ring, clothes, shoes, and socks neatly on the shore.
"Thump!"
Immediately afterwards, accompanied by a splash, a white figure jumped into the red and blue spring water without hesitation.
Water splashed everywhere.
"Your butt is quite perky."
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