Chapter 61: The Host
Qin Xuan quickly comforted A Yan, stopping her from crying. "Elder Ling Yuan, please forgive me. A Yan is a bit shy."
"A Yan? That's a lovely name." Ling Yuan Douluo was also a bit overwhelmed by the child. She gave an awkward smile, then released Qin Xuan's arm, her expression instantly becoming serious. "But is this really okay? Taking a child into the Soul Beast Forest to face Spirit Beasts over 50,000 years old."
Qin Xuan explained, "A Yan is still young and can't be separated from us. Moreover, my wife and I are both equipped with spirit tools that can store living beings, so even if we encounter danger, we can temporarily put A Yan inside."
No one could guarantee that Qian Xunji wouldn't suddenly cause trouble; he wasn't at ease leaving A Yan alone in the Elder Palace.
Ling Yuan Douluo glanced at the matching Qiankun bags on Qin Xuan and Jing Ni's waists. A captivating smile reappeared on her charming face, and she clapped her hands. "Then there's no problem."
The three of them walked out of the Elder Palace.
Ling Yuan Douluo spread her arms, and 9 spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—emerged from under her. Her seventh spirit ring brightened as she activated her Spirit Avatar. A giant, fiery kite, about 7 meters long with a wingspan of nearly 20 meters, appeared beneath her feet.
The giant kite slowly ascended, stirring up large waves of heat as its wings flapped, causing the surrounding temperature to rise slightly.
"Come on up, Little Brother Qin Xuan and Sister Jing Ni." Ling Yuan closed her left eye and playfully winked at them with her right.
"Can you please not add 'little' to my name?" Qin Xuan rolled his eyes at Ling Yuan, a bit speechless. Red light pulsed from his palm, and invisible spirit power enveloped A Yan's entire body. He and Jing Ni then leaped onto the kite's back.
The giant fiery kite let out a long cry, carrying the three high into the sky. After circling once, it flapped its wings, transforming into a crimson streak of light and swiftly flying towards the outskirts of Spirit City, quickly disappearing over the horizon.
"How do you feel about my Spirit Avatar, little brother?" Ling Yuan gently stroked the fiery kite's back as she stood up and looked at Qin Xuan with a smile.
"It's very good. Unlike the Spirit Avatars of traditional Beast Spirits, it can be released independently, which is quite rare," Qin Xuan gave a fair assessment.
"I didn't realize Little Brother Qin Xuan also had such extensive knowledge of Spirits. Your sister is truly becoming more and more interested in you." Ling Yuan Douluo's smile grew even wider. "How about it, Little Brother Qin Xuan? Would you consider dating me? I don't mind teaching you how to play some adult games, you know."
"Then I would be honored to accept." Qin Xuan handed A Yan to Jing Ni and wrapped an arm around Ling Yuan Douluo's slender waist, his eyes blazing with undisguised aggression.
Facing this kind of woman, constant retreat was useless; she would only become more presumptuous. Only assertiveness could make her yield.
Besides, he was in need of allies. Ling Yuan was not like those elders who were absolutely loyal to the Angel Clan. If he could gain a Titled Douluo as a helper, he wouldn't mind taking her down. Anyway, Ling Yuan was a great beauty, and for so many years, there had been no rumors about her.
Perhaps due to the significant age difference, Ling Yuan would be gaining a great deal, but our Qin Daguanren would certainly not lose out.
Qin Xuan's bold action made Ling Yuan flustered instantly. The smile on her face froze, and even the Spirit Avatar beneath her feet almost destabilized. Her body stiffened for a moment before regaining its softness.
She leaned back slightly and lightly tapped Qin Xuan's hand. Her face returned to a charming smile as she feigned composure. "Little Brother Qin Xuan, you're really too naughty! Bullying your sister in front of your wife and child!"
"Didn't you say you didn't mind?" Qin Xuan leaned closer, the two of them getting so close that their cheeks were almost touching. With a favorability rating as high as 90, he wasn't worried about Ling Yuan turning hostile.
"I didn't say I minded, it's just your wife..." Ling Yuan was almost in tears, feeling her heart pound fiercely. Although she was not young and appeared to be a mature older sister, she was still inexperienced. How could she have ever been in such a situation?
"Jing Ni, do you mind having another sister?" Qin Xuan turned his head to look at Jing Ni.
"If Elder Ling Yuan can be my older sister, I would be more than happy," Jing Ni said. She didn't know what Qin Xuan was up to, but that didn't stop her from cooperating with him. Moreover, even if Qin Xuan truly wanted to take Ling Yuan as a concubine, she wouldn't mind in the slightest. After all, in their world, it was common for a man to have three wives and four concubines.
"You see, she doesn't mind. Since you don't mind either, then I won't be polite." Qin Xuan winked at Jing Ni. His spirit power circulated, preparing for Ling Yuan to suddenly turn hostile, and then he lowered his head.
Before Ling Yuan could react, he kissed her.
"Wait, wait, wait... Mmm..." Ling Yuan's expression changed dramatically. She didn't even have a chance to refuse before their lips met. She stared with wide eyes, as if her soul had left her body.
Her eyes were filled with disbelief and panic.
Although she liked the Vermillion Bird sealed within Qin Xuan's Spirit, was this guy really that bold? Forcibly kissing her, a Titled Douluo?
Fortunately, they were already outside Spirit City; otherwise, she would have been ridiculed by her colleagues in the Elder Palace for being forcibly kissed by a brat who wasn't even a Spirit Saint.
Immediately, Ling Yuan Douluo reacted. Out of her pride as a Titled Douluo, she unleashed a powerful surge of spirit power, and fiery light burst around her, trying to push Qin Xuan away.
Qin Xuan was prepared. The moment Ling Yuan made a move, he jumped off the kite's back. Jing Ni, holding A Yan, also jumped off. But the two did not fall. Instead, they each stepped on their flying swords, hovering in mid-air.
"Little Ling Yuan, if you ever come to your senses, come find me. Although I, Qin Xuan, am not a good person, I am absolutely responsible for my women. Also, Jing Ni and I have something to do. Let's meet in the small town on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest in half a month."
Leaving these words, Qin Xuan and Jing Ni flew on their swords, transforming into two long rainbows, one gold and one red. They quickly disappeared into the sky, their speed even greater than Ling Yuan's Spirit Avatar.
He planned to go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Qin Xuan had already reported this to Qian Daoliu, giving the reason that he was taking Jing Ni's remains back to her hometown for burial.
"This scoundrel... Who are you calling Little Ling Yuan?!" Ling Yuan stood on the kite's back, looking at where the two had disappeared, stomping her feet in anger. She wanted to chase them but couldn't, and besides...
Just as Qin Xuan said, she would be gaining a great deal, and he would definitely not lose out. Conversely, the same logic applied. Qin Xuan's proposal made her somewhat tempted.
Although Qin Xuan already had a wife and child, marrying such a talented, handsome, and young man seemed pretty good, too.