Yan Zu gently patted her back, his eyes filled with warmth.
He said,
“Sister Xiao Wu, close your eyes now. I have another gift for you.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu exclaimed with delight,
“Another gift? A’zu, you’re too good! Hurry and give it to me!” She then obediently closed her eyes.
At Yan Zu’s fingertip, a wisp of shimmering white Origin Essence condensed—the Soft Bone Charming Rabbit Origin Essence he had obtained earlier.
The essence flowed like moonlight, carrying the pure, unique aura of the Soft Bone Rabbit, and gently touched Xiao Wu’s forehead.
“Relax your mind and follow my guidance to circulate your soul power,” Yan Zu’s voice was gentle yet firm.
At the same time, he summoned the Qilin Phantom, letting it perch on Xiao Wu’s shoulder and emit a warm, auspicious vitality that enveloped both of them—this was both to protect Xiao Wu from disturbances during absorption and to use the Qilin’s vitality to balance the concentration of the Origin Essence, preventing her from being overwhelmed.
Xiao Wu kept her eyes closed and obediently complied.
As the wisp of Origin Essence seeped into her body through her forehead, she instantly felt a familiar, warm energy flowing through her limbs and entire body, as if she had returned to the hot springs she once soaked in within the Star Dou Great Forest.
The comfort was so overwhelming that she couldn’t help but let out a soft hum.
This energy perfectly harmonized with her own Soft Bone Rabbit origin, showing no rejection whatsoever.
Instead, it felt like a long-lost companion, quickly merging into her soul power Meridians.
Her Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul involuntarily released itself.
A pink Soft Bone Rabbit phantom appeared behind her, more solid and defined than before.
Nourished by the Origin Essence, the rabbit’s fur gradually took on a crystalline, jade-like sheen from its ordinary pink color.
Especially at the tips of its ears and the end of its tail, faint golden patterns emerged, resembling natural runes.
“A’zu, little brother… it’s so warm…” Xiao Wu murmured, her body unconsciously curling up, trembling slightly like a real rabbit.
She could feel her bones heating up, and her originally flexible tendons and bones seemed to be reforged, becoming even lighter yet more resilient.
Xiao Wu suddenly opened her eyes, and a fleeting glimmer of pale gold flashed in her large, watery eyes.
She blinked, looking somewhat dazed at her own hands, and then…
“Eh?!” she exclaimed in surprise.
Without exerting any effort, her body bent backward effortlessly, her waist as soft as if it had no bones, her head directly touching her own heels.
“My… my body…” Xiao Wu exclaimed joyfully, jumping up and turning a somersault on the spot, her movements as light as a feather, landing without a sound.
She excitedly looked at Yan Zu: “A’zu, little brother! My Martial Soul seems to have changed! It’s become… more powerful! My Martial Soul is no longer the Soft Bone Charming Rabbit—it’s now the Phantom Jade Rabbit!”
Yan Zu nodded with a smile, and the System’s prompt sounded at just the right moment:
[Soft Bone Charming Rabbit Origin Essence successfully used. Xiao Wu’s Martial Soul has evolved into “Phantom Jade Rabbit.” Traits: Flexibility +30%, Speed +20%, Soul Power Circulation Efficiency +15%.] This chapter was taken from novelping dot com without permission.
Xiao Wu’s eyes shone brightly.
With a cheer, she threw herself at Yan Zu again, hugging him tightly, and this time, she planted a loud kiss on his cheek: “A’zu, little brother! You really are my lucky star!”
Yan Zu was momentarily stunned by her kiss, then chuckled and ruffled her hair.
“Alright, alright, Sister Xiao Wu. The gifts are given, now it’s up to you to put in the effort.”
“Mm!” Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, hugging the two manuals as if they were treasures.
“I’ll start practicing tonight!
Oh, right…” She suddenly leaned closer to Yan Zu and asked mysteriously, “Did you secretly give me extra help?
Why does it feel like cultivating near you is especially fast?”
Yan Zu smiled without answering, simply pointing at the little Qilin, Xiao Yu, perched on his shoulder.
Xiao Yu let out a proud “yi-ya,” lifting her little head high, clearly quite pleased with her identity as a “cultivation accelerator.”
“So it’s Xiao Yu’s doing!” Xiao Wu suddenly understood, then her eyes sparkled with an idea.
“Then… can I still sleep with you tonight? That way, I can cultivate even faster!”
Yan Zu: “…”
Where did this girl learn such a skill for pushing her luck?
But looking at Xiao Wu’s expectant and innocent eyes, he eventually nodded.
“Fine, but we agreed—no kicking off the blankets.”
“Yay! Brother A’zu is the best!” Xiao Wu cheered as she ran back to her room.
“I’ll go get my pillow!”
Watching her retreating figure, Yan Zu shook his head with a light laugh, warmth welling up in his heart.
This little rabbit was growing exactly as he had hoped.
The night was as dark as ink, and Five Soul Village had completely settled into tranquility.
Only a faint glow seeped through the window of the Yan family’s small house.
Xiao Wu, clutching the handwritten copies of the Nine Yin Manual and Wind God Leg Technique, was too excited to sleep.
She tossed and turned before poking Yan Zu, who was lying beside her.
“Brother A’zu, I want to practice the Wind God Leg Technique right now. Will you practice with me?”
Yan Zu opened his eyes, his dark pupils exceptionally clear in the night.
“It’s too late now; we’ll disturb Mom and Dad. But I can take you somewhere where you can cultivate, get used to real combat early, and also build our coordination.”
“Where?” Xiao Wu’s eyes lit up, her spirits instantly lifted, and her drowsiness vanished.
“Relax your mind and follow my consciousness.”
Though full of curiosity, Xiao Wu obediently complied.
Yan Zu silently recited “Martial Soul Mimetic Training Ground.” Instantly, a gentle energy enveloped their consciousness, and the darkness before them was replaced by a shimmering, colorful light.
When Xiao Wu opened her eyes again, she found herself in a vast virtual space—the sky a faint silver-gray, the ground paved with smooth bluestone, distant mountain silhouettes faintly visible, and the air filled with pure soul power that made her feel incredibly comfortable.
“This is…” Xiao Wu spun around in surprise, reaching out to touch the bluestone beside her.
The texture felt unbelievably real.
“My Martial Soul Space,” Yan Zu said calmly.
“Cultivating here, time flows three times faster than in the outside world, and it doesn’t consume physical energy in reality.”
He didn’t mention the word “System,” attributing everything instead to the uniqueness of his Qilin Martial Soul.
While this explanation was still astonishing, it was easier for Xiao Wu to accept than “otherworldly cheat” and better protected his greatest secret.
“Here, we can simulate battles against any Soul Master or spirit beast. Time flows three times faster than outside, and it’s completely safe and risk-free. Starting today, we’ll come here to practice every night. We’ll not only face different types of opponents but also develop our coordination.”
Xiao Wu tilted her head, a flicker of confusion flashing in her large, watery eyes.
“A’zu, little brother, it seems like you have a lot of secrets.”
Yan Zu looked at her calmly.
“Everyone has secrets. But, Sister Xiao Wu, I will never harm you.”
Xiao Wu stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly grinned, revealing two sharp little canine teeth.
“I believe you! Pinky promise!”
The two linked pinkies once more.
Xiao Wu then excitedly bounced in the void.
“So, who are we going to simulate fighting today?”
A thoughtful gleam flashed in Yan Zu’s eyes.
“Since we’re building synergy, let’s start with the simplest.”
With a thought, the silhouettes of three wolf-shaped spirit beasts materialized in the void.
These Wind Wolves were gray-black all over, with exposed fangs and glowing green eyes, each possessing around a hundred years of cultivation.
“Three hundred-year Wind Wolves,” Yan Zu said solemnly.
“Sister Xiao Wu, your first soul skill, ‘Waist Bow,’ is suited for single-target burst damage, but when facing multiple enemies, you need to combine it with footwork and tactics. I’ll focus on defense and control, you focus on ambush and finishing—understand?”
Xiao Wu nodded, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
“Understood!”