After Qi Lin got up, he saw that Old Jack was also awake and was preparing breakfast for them.
So he quickly washed up and went to help.
After just a moment, as the aroma spread, Xiao Wu, who was still fast asleep, twitched her delicate nose slightly and sat up abruptly.
The next second, her bright, watery eyes snapped open, she jumped out of bed, put on her slippers, and padded quickly in the direction of the aroma.
As soon as she entered the kitchen door, she saw the busy Qi Lin and Old Jack.
An embarrassed expression immediately appeared on her face, then she washed her hands and said with a giggle, "Xiao Lin Ge, I'll help too!"
Qi Lin rolled his eyes and said, "You woke up just as it's almost done. You'll wash the dishes after we eat."
"Can you do it!"
Xiao Wu brought her legs together and said loudly, "Guaranteed to complete the mission!"
Old Jack, seeing this scene from the side, couldn't help but chuckle.
"Being young is truly wonderful!"
At this moment, Tang San also walked in from outside the door.
He had woken up even earlier than Qi Lin, having gone to the roof to cultivate his Purple Demon Eyes.
Because he knew his father wasn't dead, he had been smiling all along, and his state was visibly much better.
Seeing Qi Lin and Xiao Wu, he even smiled and greeted them.
"Xiao Wu, Qi Lin, good morning!"
Of course, this was also related to his father's instructions before leaving that he should build a good relationship with the two.
Especially Qi Lin!
Because his role was that of an Auxiliary Soul Master, he would be of great help to Tang San in the future.
"Good morning to you too!" Qi Lin replied with a smile.
He saw the change in Tang San's mindset and immediately guessed that it was likely related to Tang San secretly going out last night.
Most likely, he had met Tang Hao.
Xiao Wu, on the other hand, directly asked out of curiosity.
"Xiao San Zi, you're in a good mood today!"
Tang San smiled slightly and said, "I've also figured it out. Although my father's disappearance makes me sad, I must cheer up, mustn't I?"
Xiao Wu didn't know what had happened, but she still gave Tang San a big thumbs-up.
"Xiao San Zi, you're right!"
"I didn't expect your heart to be so strong. It seems Sister Xiao Wu underestimated you before."
When Xiao Wu praised him like this, the corners of Tang San's mouth instantly curled up wildly, yet he still tried hard to suppress it.
...
In the blink of an eye, Qi Lin and Xiao Wu had been in Saint Soul Village for a week.
Having had their fun, they were also preparing to bid farewell to Tang San and Old Jack.
Dusk, sunset!
On a small hillside, large swathes of afterglow shone upon Qi Lin, Xiao Wu, and Tang San.
"Xiao San Zi, why did you call us here?"
Qi Lin also turned his gaze towards him, with a slight curiosity.
Tang San cleared his throat, looked into the distance, and the expression on his face became deep and melancholic.
"Xiao Wu, Qi Lin, you know, since I was little, I haven't had many friends, only one relative, and that's my father."
"But now, my father is gone, and my home is gone too."
"Fortunately, I still have you two friends. I am very grateful!"
"So..."
Tang San turned around, spread his arms, and looked deeply at Xiao Wu and Qi Lin.
"Xiao Wu, Qi Lin!"
"Come be my younger siblings!"
"I, Tang San, promise that I will treat you as my only family!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Wu's mouth immediately dropped open in surprise, her face full of disbelief.
This was too sudden, wasn't it?
How could Xiao San Zi say something so awkward?
The corner of Qi Lin's mouth also twitched slightly.
Wait, why did Tang San suddenly think of recognizing him as his younger brother?
Their relationship shouldn't be that good!
After all, they hadn't talked much in the past year.
Qi Lin was very considerate of others' feelings. He said tactfully, "Tang San, you are a good person, and I also believe you will be a good older brother, but I don't think we are suitable."
Putting other things aside, let's give Tang San a 'good person' card first!
Xiao Wu also nodded quickly and said, "I want to be Sister Xiao Wu, I won't be anyone else's younger sister."
After speaking, as if afraid Tang San wouldn't believe her, she pulled on Qi Lin's sleeve again and added a sentence.
"If you don't believe me, you can ask Xiao Lin Ge. He can testify that I only want to be Sister Xiao Wu."
As soon as these words came out, not only did Tang San's face darken, but even the corner of Qi Lin's mouth couldn't help but twitch.
Slap!
Qi Lin slapped his forehead speechlessly, looking at Xiao Wu as if caring for an idiot.
You're not rejecting Tang San; you're clearly stabbing him in the heart.
It's estimated that he won't dare to mention this matter again.
As expected, Tang San then said to Qi Lin and Xiao Wu with a forced smile, "Xiao Wu, Qi Lin, it seems I was too abrupt just now. It's just that my father's disappearance made me too eager to have family."
"It's okay. Even though we're not family, we can still be friends, can't we?"
Qi Lin cleared his throat and smiled, "Of course!"
Xiao Wu: Ah, whatever Xiao Lin Ge says is what it is!
Amidst this slightly awkward atmosphere, the carriage Qi Lin had asked Old Jack to rent arrived as scheduled.
Qi Lin and Xiao Wu left Saint Soul Village under the watchful eyes of Tang San and Old Jack.
It wasn't until the two of them had left that Tang San, who had been smiling all along, instantly turned cold, his hands clenched tightly.
On the other side, in the carriage!
Xiao Wu mumbled, "What was Xiao San Zi thinking today, suddenly wanting to recognize us as younger siblings?"
Qi Lin smiled and said, "Maybe it's really as he said, because his father disappeared, so he longs for family."
Of course, this was impossible!
Because Qi Lin was certain that Tang San should have met Tang Hao, so it was impossible for him to have such thoughts.
Therefore, his desire to recognize himself and Xiao Wu as younger siblings was most likely with ulterior motives.
As for what kind of mindset Tang San held, Qi Lin was too lazy to guess.
Xiao Wu mumbled, "Is that really the case?"
After thinking for a while, she stopped thinking about it and instead asked Qi Lin when he would acquire his second Soul Ring.
Qi Lin had already reached level twenty two or three months ago, so he definitely had to take time during this holiday to go to the Hunting Soul Forest.
However, when Qi Lin heard Xiao Wu's question, he spread his hands.
Soul Ring?
I already have one!
"What, Xiao Lin Ge, you have a second Soul Ring?"
"Didn't you not have one a few days ago?"
Xiao Wu's mouth widened in surprise again, her face full of disbelief.
Then she began to examine Qi Lin as if inspecting goods.
She kept muttering in her heart: "How is this possible? Could it be that Xiao Lin Ge is actually a transformed Soul Beast?"
"Impossible, impossible. Xiao Lin Ge came out of Aunt Xu Qian's belly. How could he be a Soul Beast?"
"But what's going on with his Soul Ring?"
While she was pondering, Qi Lin smiled and revealed his two Soul Rings.
One was pure white, the other was brilliant gold!
Looking at Qi Lin's second Soul Ring, Xiao Wu muttered again.
"Xiao Lin Ge, the light of your second Soul Ring is a bit dazzling!"