Han Li didn't choose to approach rashly, but watched them argue with each other, waiting until the small flat-headed man in the dark came out to smooth things over before he began to observe the child's appearance from the side.
At first glance, Tang San looked just like the descriptions he had seen, dark and thin, looking malnourished. His clothes could only be described as relatively clean. Who would have thought that this would be the future protagonist?
As for Yu Xiaogang, he had seen him more than once when he was reading books in the academy. It could only be said that in terms of appearance and demeanor, he was not as good as Tao Ge. It was better not to mention him.
Han Li silently watched the two sides argue, adding the voice-over of 'You have chosen your own death' in his mind, which was quite interesting.
It wasn't until Yu Xiaogang appeared and reprimanded the doorman, and then Old Jack respectfully entrusted Tang San to him, that Han Li withdrew his gaze and looked at the maid beside him.
"Xiu'er, ask the shop to bring another pot of hot tea. We'll stay a little longer before going back."
"Yes, young master."
Soon, the hot tea was brought back. Han Li watched out the window while chatting with Xiu'er.
After waiting for a little girl in a pink dress with scorpion braids to successfully enter the academy, he sat for a while longer, seemingly losing interest, before leaving the restaurant and heading home.
"The wheels of fate, slowly begin to turn from this moment..."
Han Li lay on the bed, looking at the girl beside him who was listening to the story with rapt attention, and took the initiative to end tonight's story session.
"Ah, is it over?"
Xiu'er didn't hear the young master's voice continue, and then realized that the story session was over.
Her hands, which were resting on the table and supporting her cheeks, made her face look a little chubby. She wasn't wearing any hair accessories, and with the round bear ears on her head, she looked very cute. At this time, she was more in line with the performance that she should have at this age.
"It's already ten o'clock, it's time to sleep. We have to go to the Spirit Hall to awaken our Martial Souls tomorrow."
Han Li pointed to the clock on the wall and looked at her with a smile.
After all, she was just a ten-year-old girl. Even though she usually seemed to be able to do the work of a maid in an orderly manner, she still couldn't resist the temptation of stories, and this kind of thing had been going on for more than two years.
The way the two of them usually got along was very strange. Although Xiu'er was a maid, she always treated him like a younger brother. Only when they were alone would she call him by his name.
Han Li couldn't resist her, so he could only accept her care. He knew very well that only in this way would Xiu'er feel better in her heart. She always felt that she had caused him to lose his parents.
Of course, Han Li regarded her as a younger sister in his heart, but he, who was only six years old, would certainly not say it. However, more than two years of getting along was enough for him to accept this girl as his family.
"Then young master, you should rest early. I'll come and wake you up tomorrow morning."
Xiu'er looked at the clock on the wall and realized that it was already so late. As a maid, she hadn't noticed this, which was really unqualified. Her small face instantly turned red, and she quickly ran out of the room.
Looking at Xiu'er, who had fled because she was a little shy, Han Li shook his head, smiled, lay back on the bed, and closed his eyes.
Tomorrow was the time to awaken his Martial Soul. What would it be like?
Han Li took the initiative to cut off his thoughts, said good night to himself, emptied his mind, and used the meditation knowledge he had learned to fall asleep.
It had to be said that before awakening his Martial Soul, the meditation method was indeed a good artifact for falling asleep for him, who couldn't perceive anything.
...
Early in the morning, Xiu'er, whose condition had returned to normal, woke Han Li up and went through a more complicated grooming process than usual before changing him into new clothes.
Han Li looked at the handsome young man in the mirror, who looked much more energetic than usual, and was very satisfied.
Black hair, dark brown eyes, a face with the unique childishness of a teenager, fair skin, and a set of white close-fitting clothes. It couldn't be said to be particularly good-looking, but it would make people feel very refreshed.
"Young master, and this, this is my blessing to you. This is what my mother used to tell me."
Xiu'er pulled him over and carefully took a red eyebrow pencil and put a little red in the center of his forehead, then smudged it slightly. A red dot appeared on his forehead, making him look even more handsome.
Han Li didn't dodge. Although he didn't like it, it would remind him of a doctor in a wheelchair he had seen on TV before, but this was Xiu'er's intention, and he wouldn't refuse.
"Okay, sure enough, young master is especially good-looking."
Xiu'er's eyes narrowed with a smile, very satisfied with her handiwork.
"Let's go." Han Li pulled her towards the restaurant.
After quickly eating an unusually rich breakfast, they didn't choose to walk. The two of them got into the carriage and headed towards the Spirit Hall.
The carriage stopped outside the Spirit Hall, and Han Li got out of the carriage.
"Little Li, here."
Turning his head, Han Li saw a familiar figure, and seemed a little surprised.
"Uncle Xiao."
Han Li smiled and went up to greet him. This City Lord Uncle had taken great care of him in the past two years, but he didn't expect him to come to today's Awakening Ceremony.
"How is it? Nervous? I'll go in with you."
Without waiting for an answer, he pulled Han Li towards the Spirit Hall, ignoring the guards outside the hall.
Han Li turned his head to signal Xiu'er to follow, and gave the guard an apologetic look, nodded, and walked in together without saying a word.
"Old man, come out and preside over Little Li's Awakening Ceremony."
Xiao Zhan's voice was very loud, and he shouted as soon as he entered. Although they were not in the same system, his Martial Soul was awakened by Mashino, and no one in this small city cared about that.
"Don't shout, I've been ready for a long time, come over."
Mashino's annoyed voice came from a room. Xiao Zhan didn't care, and pulled Han Li straight in.
There was more than just Mashino in the room, Su Yuntao was also there. Xiao Zhan finally let go of Han Li's hand.
Han Li politely greeted the two of them: "Grandpa Mashino, Tao Ge."
The two also responded with smiles, looking at Han Li with kindness and smiles. They had watched this kid grow up, and now it was time for him to awaken his Martial Soul.
After greeting them, Han Li looked to the side. The black stone used for awakening had already been placed, and a crystal for testing soul power was placed on the shelf next to it.
"Little Li, should we start now? Or wait a little longer?"
Su Yuntao saw that Han Li had noticed it and asked with a smile.
"Now."
Han Li took a deep breath, saw Xiu'er also came in, closed the door, and replied.
"Okay. No need to say more, you've seen the awakening process more than once, stand in the center."
Su Yuntao walked over and patted him on the shoulder.
"Okay."
Han Li nodded to the others, stood in the center of the Awakening Stone, and silently recited "Heavenly Venerate Han bless me" in his heart. Compared to other existences, he felt that this one was more amiable.
As Su Yuntao injected soul power, Han Li only felt warm all over, and a large number of golden light spots appeared around him. In just a moment, a flaming scimitar appeared out of thin air in his outstretched right hand, reflecting a red glow on their faces.
"Advanced Martial Soul..."
Mashino and Xiao Zhan stood up from their chairs at the same time, blurting out.
The next moment, Han Li's left hand lifted uncontrollably, and a scimitar emitting a cold aura appeared in the same way, seemingly dissatisfied that the right hand's scimitar was taking all the attention.
"Twin Martial Souls?"
Mashino took a step forward unconsciously, muttering to himself.
Just as Su Yuntao's smile could no longer be controlled and he was about to let go, the Awakening Stone suddenly transmitted a suction force, directly draining all of his soul power, and in front of him, Han Li's hands uncontrollably came together.
"Buzz"
A crisp sound of blades rang out, and the circular rings at the ends of the handles of the two scimitars directly fused together, floated up, and fell back into Han Li's hands.
Su Yuntao gasped for breath and sat down on the ground. Mashino and Xiao Zhan also looked at the Martial Soul in Han Li's hand with stunned expressions—a new Martial Soul composed of two scimitars, simultaneously emitting flames and coldness, like a bow, but without a string.
What's going on? In all these years, they had never heard of such a situation in Martial Soul Awakening. Today was an eye-opener.
New book seeking follow-up reading~~~~~
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