Birthday Gift

Facing Luan Yu's inquiry, Snow Empress suppressed the anger and hatred in her heart, stiffly nodding as she said, "My martial soul is the Heavenly Ice Snow Maiden."

"No wonder."

Luan Yu suddenly understood. The Heavenly Ice Snow Maiden was a top-tier soul beast, and the legendary leader of the Extreme North's Three Heavenly Kings, belonged to this very race.

Possessing the attribute of Ultimate Ice was only natural.

Thinking of this, Luan Yu revealed a foolish, infatuated smile, her tone unprecedentedly gentle. "Little girl, why are you here alone? It's so dangerous! Where's your guardians?"

Snow Empress canceled her soul skill and withdrew her Ice Crystal Twin Swords.

She was afraid she wouldn't be able to resist slashing at this detestable human on the spot.

"I don't have a guardian."

Snow Empress had to restrain her emotions, fearing that this despicable and shameless human would notice anything unusual.

Though she desperately wanted to strike her down and reclaim her origin power, after being hunted by a wolf pack, she had come to terms with her current situation.

Right now, she was in no position to seek revenge against a Titled Douluo.

At the same time, she was unsure if this human would harbor any ill intentions toward her current self.

So, she chose to answer every question, avoiding anything that might provoke her

Though doing so was utterly humiliating for the proud Snow Empress, making her want to drag this human down with her, it was a reality she had to endure.

Unfortunately, she no longer had the strength to resist. For now, she had to swallow her pride and endure everything.

To put it bluntly, even Snow Empress feared death!

She wasn't willing to die so easily; otherwise, she wouldn't have given up on transcending her tribulation and chosen to take human form.

She wouldn't have abandoned most of her origin power just to escape, nor would she be pretending to cooperate with this human.

Of course, if the opportunity arose, she wouldn't hesitate to take this human down with her.

No matter how much she feared death, she was still Snow Empress, the ruler of the Extreme North. When it was time to fight for her life, she wouldn't flinch. She simply didn't want to die in vain.

Hearing that Snow Empress was all alone, Luan Yu felt a pang of sympathy.

What a pitiful child! So young, yet already venturing into the dangerous outskirts of the Extreme North.

Of course, Luan Yu had also suspected Snow Empress's identity.

But as long as she wasn't a soul beast in human form, the rest didn't matter. A child this young, how could she possibly have ill intentions?

Moreover, Luan Yu had already checked.

There was no trace of soul beast aura on Snow Empress; she was a pure human.

Thinking back to when she had picked up Liuxing and Liuying, an idea formed in Luan Yu's mind.

"Child, what's your name? If you don't have any family, come with Auntie. From now on, I'll be your family."

Luan Yu's heart softened. Besides, Snow Empress possessed an Ultimate Ice martial soul, with extraordinary talent.

Without any family support, she had managed to cultivate to Soul Grand Master on her own and even obtained two yellow soul rings. Whether it was talent or ability, she was exceptional.

Taking her in would never be a loss.

Snow Empress's expression turned odd. What did she just hear? This human wanted to adopt her?

Snow Empress narrowed her eyes. Her origin power was in this human's hands.

If she followed her, there might be a chance to reclaim it. Since she had to integrate into human society anyway, why not stay close and wait for the right moment to strike?

With this in mind, Snow Empress nodded and said, "My name is Xue Nu. I chose it myself."

Seeing Xue Nu reveal her name and show no resistance to being adopted, Luan Yu was overjoyed.

Holding Xue Nu's small hand, she smiled happily. "Alright, Xue Nu, from now on, call me Auntie. I'll take you home and introduce you to two little friends."

Snow Empress nodded silently.

Plan successful. Just wait, human. Sooner or later, I will reclaim my origin power. When that time comes, you'll regret this.

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"So, you picked up another child? And she also has an Ultimate Ice martial soul?!"

Luan Feng looked utterly dumbfounded. She glanced at Xue Nu, then at the equally curious Liuxing and Liuying, seriously wondering if her sister had stepped in dog poop.

The last time she went out, she brought back Liuxing and Liuying, both prodigies.

Now, she had picked up another monstrous talent, Xue Nu.

If Xue Nu weren't here as proof, Luan Feng would have suspected her sister of running an underground child trafficking ring.

In the end, Luan Feng had no choice but to accept the fact that her sister had somehow brought home another genius girl.

"Hello, my name is Liuxing. This is Liuying. From now on, we're family."

Liuxing stepped forward, looking at Xue Nu with a friendly smile.

Liuying also extended her hand, her face soft with kindness.

Xue Nu hesitated for a moment but eventually reached out and shook Liuying's hand.

"Xue Nu. That's my name."

Xue Nu's voice was cold, colder than when she spoke to strangers like Gu Yue.

But Liuxing and Liuying didn't mind.

They knew that people who appeared cold on the surface often had a different side once they warmed up.

Liuxing was confident that this day wouldn't be far off.

Seeing that the three were getting along well, Luan Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

She had worried that the aloof Xue Nu wouldn't be able to integrate, but it seemed she had underestimated Liuxing and Liuying.

After all, the two of them had even managed to befriend the cold-hearted Gu Yue, dealing with Xue Nu should be no problem.

"Here, Liuxing, Liuying, happy birthday! This is my gift for you."

Luan Yu took out the God Sealing Platform and handed it to Liuxing.

"Isn't this a God Sealing Platform? What's sealed inside?"

Luan Feng recognized the artifact but was curious about the white mist sealed within.

Luan Yu whispered a few words into Luan Feng's ear, causing her pupils to shrink.

She was now certain her sister had stepped in dog poop.

Unaware of what her sister was thinking, Luan Yu smiled at Liuxing and Liuying.

"Inside is a soul beast embryo. It's too early for you to use it now, but when your cultivation reaches the right level, you can refine it. It will bring great benefits."

She deliberately didn't mention that it was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo because Xue Nu was present.

Although she had adopted Xue Nu, the trust between them was still too shallow.

Xue Nu's pupils contracted as she stared at the God Sealing Platform in Liuxing's hands.

She suppressed the urge to snatch it away and turned her head slightly, refusing to look at the origin power sealed within.

Without her spiritual will, this fragment of origin power could only provide a soul ring and soul bone if absorbed. As for a second martial soul?

Impossible. And she wasn't some mere hundred-thousand-year soul beast but a near seven-hundred-thousand-year-old fearsome beast.

Not even a Titled Douluo could absorb it without being torn apart by its immense power. Never underestimate the accumulation of her hundreds of thousands of years.

Without her assistance, no one, absolutely no one, could successfully absorb her origin power.

And as for her? She would never help anyone refine her own essence.