Time flies, and more than two months have passed in the blink of an eye.
These two months seem like a fleeting moment for Qian Renshang, but in reality, many things have happened.
During these two months, Qian Renshang has gradually built a deep friendship with several Beast Kings.
They have spent many happy times together, and their relationship has become increasingly harmonious.
Di Tian and the others have raised Qian Renshang like a child.
In this process, Qian Renshang has not only learned a lot, but also gained true friendship.
Now, Qian Renshang has completely integrated into this big family and become an indispensable member.
He no longer seems to be that lonely traveler, and finally has true friends.
"Sister Nana... what are you going to teach me today?
Is it still the combat techniques from yesterday?"
Early in the morning, Qian Renshang approached Gu Yuena.
During this time, Gu Yuena discovered that Qian Renshang had a great talent for combat, and that Qian Renshang also seemed to enjoy fighting.
So Gu Yuena had been teaching him all this time, specifically spear techniques.
"Alright, let's continue the lesson."
Gu Yuena was dressed in a white, fitted outfit today, her hair tied in a high ponytail, looking very capable.
She tossed a meter-long wooden stick to Qian Renshang.
Qian Renshang caught it with difficulty.
"The essence of spear techniques is actually quite simple," she said.
On a wide, open meadow, a gentle breeze rustled the lush green grass.
Gu Yuena stood gracefully, holding a long spear, her figure heroic and spirited.
Qian Renshang stood before her, his eyes filled with curiosity and longing, staring intently at the spear in Gu Yuena's hand.
Gu Yuena's expression was serious and focused.
She said softly, "Child, the essence of spear techniques lies in the unity of mind and spear.
The spear follows the mind, and the mind moves with the spear."
With that, Gu Yuena's figure flashed, the spear in her hand moving like a dragon, instantly dancing.
Her movements were agile, the wind whistling where the spear tip passed.
Every move, a perfect blend of strength and grace, possessed both thunderous power and agile beauty.
Gu Yuena demonstrated and explained simultaneously:
"The spear thrust must be fast, accurate, and ruthless; the retraction must be steady, smooth, and skillful."
Her movements were fluid and seamless, dazzling the eye, yet one could clearly feel the power and technique contained in each movement.
After the demonstration, Gu Yuena stopped, her breathing steady, and looked at the child, saying, "You try."
"Okay."
Qian Renshang took the spear and began to practice earnestly according to Gu Yuena's instructions.
Every move looked remarkably professional.
Qian Renshang actually learned very quickly; he had an exceptionally high talent for spear techniques.
Gu Yuena watched Qian Renshang's earnest practice, a slight smile playing on her lips.
This child, for some reason, loved practicing combat techniques, almost tirelessly.
Why was he practicing so well?
Did he have some purpose in mind?
"Qian Renshang...why are you practicing your spear so seriously?"
Gu Yuena asked directly. Qian Renshang continued practicing with his wooden stick.
"Because I want to protect someone!"
"Protect someone? Who?"
Gu Yuena asked curiously. Qian Renshang thrust his spear forward, then turned to look at Gu Yuena with a determined expression.
"I want to protect you, Sister Nana!"
"Protect me?"
Gu Yuena was clearly surprised. "Why?"
"Because Sister Nana is so, so good to me, so I want to protect Sister Nana, just like Sister Nana protected me back then."
"I won't let anyone hurt you! Unless they step over my dead body!"
Qian Renshang said this with a serious expression, which seemed somewhat incongruous with his somewhat youthful face.
He looked intently at Gu Yuena.
Gu Yuena was stunned by these words, staring at Qian Renshang.
A strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart, a feeling that was hard to describe.
To be honest, this was the first time Gu Yuena had ever heard someone speak to her like this.
Normally, all she heard was about responsibility and mission.
As the Silver Dragon King, the ruler of all soul beasts, Gu Yuena had to strive for the future of all soul beasts, to protect them from the elements.
She couldn't complain of being tired or show weakness.
But she did get tired. In her long life, no one had ever offered to protect her.
But now, someone had, though it was just a three-year-old child.
He was so earnest, yet so weak, his strength too frail to even defeat some low-level soul beasts.
But for some reason, Gu Yuena believed the child's words.
"I'll remember your words."
She smiled and picked up her spear.
"Let's continue practicing!"
Gu Yuena continued demonstrating the secrets of spear techniques to Qian Renshang.
They practiced for several more hours, and Qian Renshang didn't complain of being tired at all.
But Gu Yuena's face gradually paled, and her spear-wielding speed slowed down considerably.
Gu Yuena didn't care, thinking she was just not well-rested.
But after another half hour ,Gu Yuena lost her balance while wielding the spear and fell to the ground.
"Sister Nana!"
Qian Renshang's expression changed drastically, and he immediately rushed over and hugged Gu Yuena's head.
"Sister Nana, what's wrong?"
At this moment, Gu Yuena was unconscious, her face extremely pale, even somewhat sickly.
The commotion instantly attracted the attention of the other beast kings present.
Figures appeared before Qian Renshang like lightning.
"Master!"
"Damn it, what happened?"
Di Tian and the others were shocked, clearly not expecting this.
"Bi Ji... quickly heal Master."
"Okay!"
Bi Ji immediately placed her hands on Gu Yuena's forehead and began circulating her soul power.
Points of green light appeared, a manifestation of powerful life force.
Bi Ji's face turned pale visibly.
Di Tian and the others were extremely anxious.
Gu Yuena was their hope as soul beasts; if something happened to her, they couldn't imagine the consequences.
"What's wrong with Sister Nana?
Is she sick?
Uncle Di Tian, Aunt Bi Ji..."
Qian Renshang was also anxiously on the verge of tears.
After a long while, Gu Yuena's complexion improved slightly, and Bi Ji spoke with a somber face.
"Send our lord to the very center of the Lake of Life, where the concentration of life force is even higher."
"And..."
Bi Ji glanced at Qian Renshang with a complicated expression, then turned to Di Tian.
"Di Tian, Xiong Jun... and the Demon King, you few come with me.
Zi Ji and Qian Renshang, go take care of our lord."
Although the others were puzzled, they obeyed Bi Ji's orders.
Among the beast kings, Bi Ji was undoubtedly the most reliable.
Qian Renshang looked at Gu Yuena's pale face and felt a pang of panic.
(End of Chapter)
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