Chapter 65: Parents in This Life?
"Are you telling the truth?"
Having received the best spirit education in the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't possibly be unaware of what high-quality spirit rings meant.
The higher the age of the spirit ring, the stronger the spirit skill, especially the difference between a ten-year spirit ring and a hundred-year spirit ring, and between a hundred-year spirit ring and a thousand-year spirit ring.
Whether it's whale glue strengthening the body or strengthening the body to absorb higher-age spirit rings, this is the first time she's heard of it.
"Of course it's true! Besides physical strength, there are other factors that can also affect the lifespan of a Soul Master's Soul Rings!"
"What factors?" Zhu Zhuqing's curiosity had been piqued by Qi Tian's words.
After a while, Qi Tian said, "Why should I tell you?"
"You!" Zhu Zhuqing was speechless, stunned by Qi Tian's words.
Qi Tian suddenly stopped and looked at a small shop not far away with a serious expression.
It was a general store selling daily necessities, and the most common items sold were woven goods such as straw mats, straw sandals, and straw hats.
None of that mattered, but what caught Qi Tian's attention was the owner of the grocery store, who was both familiar and unfamiliar to him.
"How did he get here?"
Qi Tian found it hard to believe that the owner of the small shop was none other than his mother.
When Qi Tian was four years old and capable of taking care of himself, they suddenly decided to go to the border to do cross-border business, and then they disappeared without a trace.
Qi Tian thought they had died at the border, but he never expected that they would be in the outer city of the capital of the Star Luo Empire.
They're not Soul Masters, so how could they have traveled thousands of miles to reach Star Luo City?
Qi Tian was about to go forward and ask some questions when, at that moment, a middle-aged man returned to the shop with a five or six-year-old boy.
The middle-aged man was his father in this life, and his name was Qi Sheng.
"Honey, Xiao Ming has awakened his spirit! It's the same embroidery needle as yours, and he has level 1 innate soul power, so he can cultivate!"
Qi Sheng's voice was somewhat excited. Neither he nor his wife could become Soul Masters, but their son could cultivate. How could they not be happy?
"Really? That's great! Once Xiaoming becomes a Soul Master, our family might be able to move into the inner city of Star Luo City!"
Qi Tian paused for a moment, then gave up the idea of going over. The family seemed so happy; he shouldn't disturb them.
Moreover, since I'm currently using Zhu Zhuqing's body, they won't recognize me if I get close.
Let alone using Zhu Zhuqing's body, even if he stood in front of them in his true form, they might not recognize him.
"Never mind, let it be!" Qi Tian thought to himself.
Knowing that his parents, who had been missing for more than six years, were alive and well, he had nothing to worry about.
His memories before the age of four are already vague, and his relationship with them wasn't very deep.
If fate allows, or if they come to him for help in the future, he will help if he can. If not, Qi Tian will not force it.
Qi Tian turned around, asked Zhu Zhuqing for directions, and headed back home.
"Could there be some treasure in that little shop?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
She simply couldn't control her body; her five senses weren't missing, so she could still see Qi Tian's gaze.
Qi Tian shook his head and said, "No, you must have mistaken me! What kind of treasure could a man selling tattered straw mats have?"
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to be deep in thought; she sensed that Qi Tian was not being sincere.
"Hmph, I'll investigate him again once he leaves my body!" Zhu Zhuqing thought to herself.
Guided by Zhu Zhuqing, Qi Tian returned to the Zhu family's ancestral home and found her house.
This is the house allocated to her by the Zhu family after she awakened her spirit at the age of six and decided to participate in the battle for the throne; it belongs solely to her.
"You have family members at home!" Qi Tian frowned, used his spirit to find cover and conceal himself.
The Netherworld Cat is adept at concealing itself, and Qi Tian, having become familiar with Zhu Zhuqing's spirit, will naturally be able to utilize this ability as well.
"How could that be?" Zhu Zhuqing was also puzzled. "Could it be a teacher from the Zhu Family Academy?"
Before Zhu Zhuqing could think of an answer, a tall woman walked out.
Her appearance was six or seven parts similar to Zhu Zhuqing's, but the woman was more mature and charming, and her clothes could not hide her full figure.
"Zhu Zhuyun, how could it be her?" Zhu Zhuqing was stunned.
Since awakening her spirit and getting engaged, her relationship with this older sister has fallen apart.
Upon meeting, Zhu Zhuyun began to mock her relentlessly, to which she usually responded with a cold face.
Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's voice, Qi Tian breathed a sigh of relief. "So this is... Zhu Zhuyun?"
After sensing her presence, Qi Tian confirmed that the person who had been tracking Zhu Zhuqing in the White Tiger Forest was Zhu Zhuyun.
This older sister is probably all bark and no bite; she's afraid something might happen to her younger sister, so she's secretly following behind to protect her.
The Netherworld Cat Spirit is naturally adept at concealment, so it's normal that Zhu Zhuqing didn't notice it.
After Zhu Zhuyun came out, she looked around as if she was searching for something.
Although Zhu Zhuqing's soul power was not high, Qi Tian's spiritual power was strong, and she did not detect it.
However, Qi Tian decided not to hide anymore and left the cover, appearing in front of Zhu Zhuyun.
"Sister!" Qi Tian greeted her casually, mimicking Zhu Zhuqing's tone.
Zhu Zhuyun was taken aback: "What did you call me?"
She hadn't heard that "sister" in a long time.
As she grew older, her relationship with her younger sister became increasingly strained, and she felt as if she was about to lose her sister completely.
This is the fate of the eldest daughter of the Zhu family: to participate in the struggles of the Dai family's royal family, ultimately turning sisters against each other and relatives into enemies.
Zhu Zhuyun still had a sliver of concern for her younger sister because she believed she was certain of victory and didn't take her sister seriously.
Because she felt certain she could win, she wanted more, such as sisterly affection.
Now, hearing Zhu Zhuqing call her "sister," she felt that she hadn't done anything wrong.
At this time, Zhu Zhuyun was not yet with Davis, nor was she deeply influenced by his idea that "there are no relatives in the imperial family".
Given the vast disparity in strength, she wanted to mend her relationship with her sister.
"Sister, what are you doing here?" Qi Tian asked casually.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing's cold snort echoed in his mind. Clearly, she was unwilling to call her "sister".
Zhu Zhuyun's smile faded: "What am I doing here? Of course, I'm here to see if my useless little sister is still alive!"
"I can't believe you actually came back alive, and even managed to break through! You're lucky!"
"However, I'm already level 35. Even if you break through to become a Great Soul Master, you're still no match for me!"
"I'll say it again: give up now. If Davis becomes the crown prince, I can save your life!"
"How dare she!" Zhu Zhuqing was furious in Qi Tian's mind.
But Qi Tian wasn't angry at all. Instead, he said calmly, "Then thank you for your care, sister!"
"Hmph, good that you know! You'd better watch yourself!"
Zhu Zhuyun narrowed her eyes, barely managing to suppress the smirk from her lips, and turned to leave Zhu Zhuqing's house.
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