Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Starlight White Dress
Lin Qian scrutinized the girl before him and said with a cheery smile, “My Xinxin, you’re indeed becoming more and more beautiful.”
“There are so many people around…” Ye Xin’s face flushed with shyness as she chided Lin Qian.
“So what?” Lin Qian lightly caressed Ye Xin’s cheek and smiled. “Praising my fiancée for her beauty has nothing to do with anyone else.”
In the past, before being captured to Prison Island, after his parents had disappeared, the one who had always stayed by the side of the lonely Lin Qian was Ye Xin.
Their affections for each other were profound, not something ordinary people could understand.
“The talented female disciple of the Divine Sword Sect’s female Sword Saint is actually Lin Qian’s fiancée.” Seeing the affectionate manner of Lin Qian and Ye Xin, Wang Lanxin covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise.
The Little Sword Saint of the Divine Sword Sect wasn’t just talented in martial arts, but she also possessed a beauty that could overthrow states.
There were numerous young talents in Coastal State who had long admired her, hoping to win her over, especially within the Divine Sword Sect. It was said that the queue of hopeful suitors could circle the entire Coastal State.
Of course, the saying about circling the state was an exaggeration, but it did highlight the extent of Ye Xin’s popularity.
Fu Heng’s face darkened as he watched Lin Qian. Although Ye Xin was not his type, in his view, she was still his possession, and he could not tolerate others laying a finger on her.
All the more so because Lin Qian and Ye Xin were being affectionate right in front of him!
The two male disciples beside him also frowned as they looked at Lin Qian, who had suddenly appeared.
By contrast, the three female disciples were full of curiosity, wanting to know what the fiancé of their sect’s Little Sword Saint looked like.
The disciples of the nearby sect were also still sizing up Lin Qian.
Young Emperor Lin Qian, there were various rumors about him; according to some, if he could not wield an Elemental Weapon Armament, then he should not be able to break through to the Nirvana Realm.
However, judging by the aura emanating from him, he was clearly already a Nirvana Realm First Level Soul Martial Artist.
“Little Qian, where have you been all these years, and have you been well?” Ye Xin also asked with concern.
“Come, let’s go over there and I’ll tell you slowly.” Lin Qian gently took Ye Xin’s hand, leading her toward the hillside at the edge of the plaza.
The plaza that led to the ancient ruins’ portal was the very spot where the ground had collapsed under the assault of the two Soul Beasts, revealing the portal of the ruins, which had been restored by the three sects and five factions.
The surrounding hillsides had been formed by the collapse.
Sitting on that hillside with Ye Xin, Lin Qian told her about the trials he had endured over the years.
How he ended up on Prison Island, and finally encountered Wei Wushuang, starting his successful cultivation.
As Ye Xin heard of Lin Qian’s adventures during those days, she reached out her hand instinctively and intertwined her fingers tightly with his.
After Lin Qian finished speaking, Ye Xin also slowly recounted her days, how she cultivated, and how she thought of seeking him.
“Oh, by the way, I’ve prepared a gift for you.” Lin Qian said, and suddenly there was an extra red box in his hand, tied with a smooth ribbon into a decorative knot.
Ye Xin had never seen such novel and exquisite packaging before; her eyes lit up as she took the gift box and looked at Lin Qian, “What kind of gift is this?”
“Open it and see.” Seeing the expectant look in Ye Xin’s eyes, Lin Qian said with a smile.
Ye Xin slowly unwrapped the gift box, and upon opening it, she let out an exclamation and took out the contents.
Inside was an ivory-colored dress shirt that was somewhat similar to the one Ye Xin wore but even more delicate.
“This is a Soul Device. Try it on?” Lin Qian suggested to Ye Xin.
Ye Xin nodded and poured her Soul Power into the dress, shrouding her figure in a brilliant glow that made her completely invisible.
After the light dissipated, Ye Xin’s figure was revealed once more.
The dress clung to her exquisite figure, showcasing her graceful posture.
The ivory white dress was extremely elegant, with long sleeves not made of white cloth but of semi-transparent thin silk, embroidered with flowing light patterns.
The newly attired Ye Xin made Lin Qian, in front of her, brighten up and marvel in admiration, “Not bad, not bad. The Starlight White Dress designed by Zhuge Ming looks even better when worn.”
The radiance that had appeared earlier on the hillside had attracted the attention of others, who turned to look in this direction.
Such Soul Devices as clothing, once infused with Soul Power, could be changed instantly, which was extremely convenient.
The commotion here piqued their curiosity.
Until the brilliance faded and Ye Xin’s figure was revealed, they too were struck by her dazzling appearance.
“Is what this girl is wearing a gift from that boy?” Mei Yuexia thought to herself upon seeing the gift box at Ye Xin’s feet.
After surveying herself, Ye Xin, smiling, asked the stunned Lin Qian, “How do I look, Little Qian? Isn’t it beautiful?”
“Of course, it’s beautiful.” Lin Qian nodded repeatedly and then suddenly asked, “Xinxin, do you remember once telling me that you wanted to pluck the stars to see them up close?”
Ye Xin nodded gently with a smile, “I remember, but that was just a joke, how could you possibly pluck down the stars?”
“Anything is possible,” he said. “Just try activating the Soul Formation of this Starlight White Dress.”
Upon hearing Lin Qian’s mysterious words, Ye Xin also closed her eyes and after concentrating, indeed discovered an incredibly profound Soul Formation within the Starlight White Dress she was wearing.
As a disciple of the female Sword Saint of the Divine Sword Sect, Ye Xin had been exposed to many Soul Devices, but she had never seen such a complex Soul Formation.
Following Lin Qian’s guidance, Ye Xin stimulated her Soul Power and channeled it into the dress’s Soul Formation.
All of a sudden, the long dress on Ye Xin’s body fluttered without any wind, and the embroidered flow of light suddenly burst forth with brilliant starlight.
When Ye Xin opened her eyes again, she was astonished by the scene around her.
She herself was shimmering with brilliant starlight, and around her appeared a vast expanse of stars.
It was as though she was standing in the midst of space, surrounded by stars.
The few who were initially looking this way, upon seeing this scene, also widened their eyes in shock.
The appearance of a starry sky out of thin air in broad daylight was awe-inspiring, and they could clearly see this starry sky was emerging from the dress Ye Xin was wearing.
“What a powerful Soul Device!” Hai Xiaoyun, the Sect Master of the nearby Coastal State, watched the starry sky that emerged around Ye Xin and exclaimed in astonishment.
Mei Yuexia also showed a look of surprise, staring intently at the dazzling starry sky, obviously overwhelmed by the power it contained.
At that moment, giant hands formed from condensed Soul Power suddenly appeared in the sky, reaching out toward Ye Xin.
The giant hands were so big that the lines on the palms could be seen, coming down heavily as if crushing everything in their path.
“Damn it!” Seeing the gigantic hands coming from the sky, Qin Wushuang roared in anger, his Soul Power bursting forth, transforming into a towering wave that crashed against those giant hands.
Down below, Lin Qian’s expression changed drastically as well, he hurriedly stepped in front of Ye Xin and stared warily at the sky above.
“Who is so bold as to make a move here?”