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Inside the side hall, the suffocatingly terrifying pressure and the dazzling, unreal brilliance of the spirit rings suddenly receded like a tide.
Jiang Zhen suppressed his surging aura, and the phantom of the water goddess behind him quietly dissipated, turning into specks of crystalline water vapor that merged into the air.
He stood up, walked over to Dugu Bo, who was still frozen in place with a stiff expression, and gently patted the old man's shoulder.
"Senior Dugu, please take your time to digest this and relax. We won't disturb you any longer; we'll go out for a stroll."
Jiang Zhen's tone was so relaxed that it was as if he had just demonstrated a trivial little trick, rather than a shocking fact that could overturn the entire Soul Master world's understanding.
After saying that, he winked at Bing Di and Xue Di, and then walked out of the hall first.
Bing Di got up without hesitation and followed. Xue Di also nodded slightly. Her cold gaze swept over the unconscious Dugu Yan and the dumbfounded Dugu Bo on the ground. A barely perceptible fluctuation flashed in her eyes. Then she also moved lightly and followed.
Lan Xi looked at Dugu Yan in her arms, sighed helplessly, and said softly, "Brother, you go ahead, I'll stay here and keep Sister Yan company."
She was kind-hearted and felt sorry for Sister Yan, who had suffered such a huge blow and needed someone to take care of and comfort her.
Jiang Zhen nodded and led the Bing Di and Xue Di away from the side hall, leaving the shock and chaos behind.
Stepping out of the Dugu Mansion, the afternoon sun shone warmly on me. The streets were bustling with traffic and people, a stark contrast to the deathly silence inside the mansion.
On Jiang Zhen's shoulder, the sea princess Illusionary Spirit, who had shrunk to only ten centimeters in size, curiously peeked out, her eyes, made of pure water elements, lively and observing everything around her.
Rows of houses, bustling crowds, all kinds of shops, and the aroma of food filling the air...
All of this was an incredibly novel experience for her, who had lived in the far north for a long time.
"Is this... the city where humans live?"
The Sea Princess Phantom Spirit emitted a subtle soul fluctuation, her voice tinged with a hint of amazement.
"So many... different scents, such a complex flavor."
The Xue Di remained aloof and detached, dressed in white, seemingly out of place in this bustling mortal world.
But her icy blue eyes were no longer calm and still; instead, they slowly and meticulously swept across every corner of the street, observing those who were busy making a living or strolling around for pleasure.
She saw vendors shouting their wares at the top of their lungs, mothers gently holding their children's hands, spirit masters walking by arrogantly, and old people sitting on street corners basking in the sun...
A picture scroll called "life," which she had never deeply understood before, slowly unfolded before her.
Unlike the purity and tranquility of the far north, this place is full of desire, but also brimming with a vibrant and tenacious vitality.
"They are weak."
The Xue Di suddenly spoke softly, her voice like icy spring water dripping onto a jade plate.
"But it seems... he's having a lot of fun."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhen smiled slightly:
"Life takes many forms, and powerful soul beasts pursue the ultimate in power and the longevity of life."
"Humans, being weak and short-lived, are more focused on the joys and sorrows, loves and hates of the present moment. It's not a matter of who is nobler, but simply a different choice."
Bing Di crossed her arms and pouted, "What's the point of all this noise? We might as well go back to training."
Jiang Zhen smiled but didn't reply. He knew that Bing Di was all bark and no bite; she was actually very curious about the human world, otherwise she wouldn't have left the far north with him in the first place.
They had no specific destination and no intention of buying anything; they simply strolled along the most bustling street in Heaven Dou City.
Jiang Zhen would occasionally slow down to explain to Xue Di and the sea princess Illusionary Spirit some human creations or behaviors that they did not understand.
Princess Illusionary Spirit listened with great interest, occasionally letting out soft gasps of amazement.
Although Xue Di remained silent, her eyes followed Jiang Zhen's explanation, silently memorizing everything.
Their combination undoubtedly attracted the attention of countless passersby.
Jiang Zhen was exceptionally handsome and possessed a superior aura. The Ice Empress was cold and alluring, with green hair and heterochromatic eyes. The Xue Di was even more ethereal and otherworldly, her stunning beauty almost blinding. Add to that the little mermaid on Jiang Zhen's shoulder, a creature that seemed like a living crystal work of art…
It's hard not to attract attention.
Strangely, no one dared to approach or provoke them.
Any Soul Master with a discerning eye could vaguely sense the powerful aura emanating from these three individuals, and instinctively felt a chill run down their spine, causing them to keep their distance.
Ordinary people were even more intimidated by the aura they exuded, and only dared to secretly observe them.
They were like three drops of water falling into a hot oil pan; wherever they went, the crowd naturally dispersed, yet couldn't help but turn back to look.
As they walked, they passed a small roadside stall where an old woman was selling handmade colorful knots and trinkets. The craftsmanship was rough, but it was full of rustic charm.
Princess Illusionary Spirit's gaze was drawn to a small fish-shaped pendant woven from blue silk threads; the blue hue made her feel at home.
Jiang Zhen noticed her gaze, smiled knowingly, stepped forward, gave the old woman a gold soul coin, and pointed to the small fish pendant.
The old woman took the gold soul coins and was startled; it was enough to buy her entire stall and still have change!
She quickly picked up the little fish pendant, tremblingly handed it to Jiang Zhen, and thanked him repeatedly.
Jiang Zhen took the pendant, and a faint blue light flashed across his fingers as a stream of pure water element was quietly infused into it, making it more crystal clear and lustrous, and less prone to damage.
Then, he carefully tied the small, inexpensive pendant to the delicate, water-made "wrist" of the sea princess, Illusionary Spirit.
"This is for you, Your Highness. A small memento from the human world."
Jiang Zhen smiled.
Princess Illusionary Spirit looked down at the woven fish on her wrist that swayed gently with her movements and emitted a faint blue light. She remained silent for a while, then raised her head. Her eyes, made of water elements, seemed to brighten even more.
She responded softly with a subtle fluctuation of her soul: "...Thank you."
The Xue Di watched this scene silently from the side. Deep within her frozen heart, it seemed as if a snowflake had quietly melted a corner of its petal...