Chapter 40

Chapter 40

After Shen Hanyu finished speaking, Shui Bing'er was clearly taken aback, and then subconsciously took the gray bead from Shen Hanyu's hand.

The shark pearl feels warm and smooth to the touch, emitting a faint fragrance. Its jade-like surface seems to shimmer with fluorescent light, while a gentle yet powerful energy surges within. Wearing it gives one a unique feeling.

"This is…"

Shui Bing'er stroked the shark pearl and asked with some curiosity.

Shen Hanyu was taken aback, then suddenly realized.

Human soul masters of this era did not know much about these treasures produced by sea soul beasts, and could even be said to be completely ignorant of them. Even if they obtained them, they would probably just collect them as ordinary treasures.

"This is a shark pearl, which can only be produced by shark-type spirit beasts in the ocean. The probability of it being produced is very small, but the effect is excellent. It's just that most people don't know how to use it."

Shen Hanyu explained.

Shui Bing'er hummed in agreement, then her delicate but exquisite brows furrowed slightly as she softly said:

"Isn't this very precious? Are you sure you want to give it to me on our first...second meeting?"

Shen Hanyu smiled nonchalantly and said:

"It's alright, take it. If you don't want it, I'll give it to your sister or Ayu."

Shui Bing'er hesitated for a moment, then slowly withdrew her hand and asked with some curiosity:

"Is Liuyu really your sister?"

Shen Hanyu nodded, smiled gently, and said:

"It's the real deal, but my family has kept me well hidden. Plus, I've been out on my own since I was little, so many people I know in Four Seasons City have forgotten I even exist. I'm the kind of person who can't stay still; I just can't stay home if I'm not out..."

"oh…"

Shui Bing'er responded, then looked at the two eavesdroppers outside the fence, hesitated for a moment, and said:

"May I ask what your martial soul is? I mean no harm, but I sense something about you resonating with my martial soul. If you don't want to tell me, that's fine too..."

Shen Hanyu glanced at it, then looked away and said:

"My martial soul is the Frost Sky Spear, which is a mutation resulting from the fusion of my mother and parents. This may be the first time you've heard this name, but spear-type martial souls are not uncommon on the continent. For example, the Soul-Breaking Spear and the Dragon Soul Spear both have their own lineages on the continent..."

Shen Hanyu paused, then continued:

"Liu Yu should have inherited my father's Frost Crocodile Martial Soul, but some benign mutations occurred when he awakened his Martial Soul, so he became the Enamel Crocodile."

Shui Bing'er nodded in agreement. Her martial soul had also undergone a reversion phenomenon, transforming from the martial soul inherited from her family into the Ice Phoenix martial soul, which stands at the top of bird-type soul beasts. However, having an overly powerful martial soul is not entirely a good thing, at least not now.

"Wasn't that sudden surge in Liu Yu's cultivation level also your doing?"

Shui Bing'er asked.

Shen Liuyu's cultivation level increased by several levels after she went out last time, which even caught the attention of her aunt, the dean.

After all, Shen Liuyu and the others were being trained as the future Tianshui team, and they couldn't afford to make any mistakes. In the future, they would become the face of the academy.

Her aunt carefully examined Shen Liuyu's body and, finding no problems, asked Shen Liuyu why. Shen Liuyu stammered and couldn't give a coherent explanation, and that was the end of the matter. Shui Ningbing didn't ask any further questions, only instructing her to be more careful in the future.

Now that I think about it, it all makes sense that Shen Liuyu has such a seemingly unreliable but mysterious older brother.

As the sun began to set, Shen Hanyu and Shui Bing'er chatted peacefully about various topics.

Shen Hanyu was amazed. At only nine years old, she was already so mature and calm. No wonder she was able to surpass the other members of the Tianshui team, who were generally two or three years older than her, and become the undisputed captain, leading the Tianshui team to achieve excellent results. Her temperament and ability were undoubtedly top-notch.

Shen Hanyu enjoys talking to intelligent people; it makes him feel relaxed and equal, rather than standing alone on a high place looking down on others. That feeling of looking down on everyone is not what he seeks.

It's funny, he's been in this world for over fourteen years, and the first time he's had this feeling is with a nine-year-old girl. Even Dugu Bo didn't feel this way, since she wasn't inherently bad; in fact, she could be considered a moral paragon in another sense.

The two chatted in the courtyard as if no one else was around, completely ignoring their two younger sisters outside who were almost driven crazy by mosquitoes and other insects. By the time they realized what was happening, Shen Liuyu and Shui Yue'er were already filled with resentment that nearly reached the sky.

Shen Hanyu suppressed a laugh, handed the two of them a tube of ointment, and gestured for them to apply it.

Shui Bing'er was somewhat annoyed, so she went to help the two of them herself and poured them a drink.

Shen Liuyu glared at Shen Hanyu and said, feigning grievance:

"Brother~ are you still my real brother? You gave Bing'er everything but me. I've finally seen through you. You're just a scumbag who values ​​women over his sister..."

Shen Hanyu tapped her forehead, his tone somewhat reproachful.

The other person is still so young. While it's true that feelings should be nurtured from a young age, it's still inappropriate to talk about it in front of them. He doesn't have any dirty thoughts right now; at most, he'll play a nurturing game and personally harvest the flowers he planted in the end…

"Alright, stop playing the victim. Don't you know whether I'm your real brother or not? You haven't even used up everything I gave you yet. Heh, I really don't know how you cultivated so slowly. It's a complete waste of all my efforts..."

Shen Hanyu said sarcastically.

However, this was indeed the case. After nearly half a year, Shen Liuyu's strength had barely reached level twenty-eight, an improvement of only a little over one level. The speed was indeed quite slow.

At this rate, who knows what she's actually doing? This is also what Shen Hanyu is dissatisfied with.

He can slack off, after all, he has memories of his previous life and can have many opportunities. Becoming a god is not a difficult thing for him. Besides him, Shen Liuyu has almost no great help. Rather than relying on him, he should feel stronger on his own and make sure his own strength is strong enough.

Shen Liuyu lowered her head somewhat embarrassed. She admitted that she had become a little lax in her cultivation because she felt that having an older brother to protect her was a good thing.

Shen Hanyu didn't want to blame her, so he just ruffled her neat short hair and didn't say anything more.

At this moment, Shuiyue'er, who had just finished applying the ointment, appeared from the side, flashed a big smile at Shen Hanyu, and then confidently extended her hand, saying:

"Sis... no, Brother Yu~ you gave my sister a gift, what about mine? Even though I can't compare to my sister in anything, you can't be this biased, right?"

These words were a bit sarcastic, which made Shen Hanyu chuckle. This little girl was indeed quite interesting.

Shui Bing'er was also a little embarrassed by her younger sister's gesture, so she came up and took Shui Yue'er's hand, gently scolding her:

"Moon, we are guests, we mustn't cause trouble!"

A hint of fear appeared in Shui Yue'er's eyes. She turned her head and looked at Shen Hanyu with longing eyes, appearing pitiful and vulnerable.

Shen Hanyu took out a lotus-shaped flower from his soul tool, handed it to Shui Yue'er, and said with a smile:

"This is a Lotus of the Sea, which is about five hundred years old. After refining it, it can enhance your soul power. I'm giving it to you."

Shuiyue glanced at her older sister, then happily accepted it.

Shui Bing'er was also somewhat helpless. She took Shui Yue'er's arm and thanked Shen Hanyu.

Shuiyue'er also said in a sweet, coquettish voice:

"Thanks, Brother Yu! I'll bring my sister to visit you often from now on~ Hehe..."

Shui Bing'er lowered her head, rubbed her forehead, and ignored it.

Shen Hanyu smiled and nodded, without refusing.

Life is too monotonous; it's always good to have some fun.

He was a living, breathing human being, and naturally, he couldn't be completely detached from worldly desires. Everything was full of ups and downs, but life had to go on. Ordinary days had their own unique tranquility and special beauty, just waiting to be discovered.

P.S.: So busy! Flying to Shandong the day after tomorrow, then to Gansu and Sichuan…

(End of this chapter)