My Martial Spirit is My Fiancée

Chapter 5: Xiao Nai - Your Wish Has Succeeded

After a while, the two separated from their embrace, calming their emotions. Xiao Nai was the first to speak, asking, "Little Li, is your current appearance the result of that so-called system?"

Zheng Li nodded and replied, "Yes, it reduced my age to ten years, and my body naturally changed accordingly."

Xiao Nai observed him closely and remarked, "I didn't expect you to look cute at the age of ten."

Zheng Li smiled and said, "I don't mind you saying that, but..."

"Why are you using a rhetorical question?" Xiao Nai interrupted.

Zheng Li chuckled, "I was seeking your opinion, so are you okay with it?"

"No," Xiao Nai replied.

"I knew it," Zheng Li sighed.

"But anyway, even though I'm younger now, you can still recognize me," Zheng Li remarked with a hint of gratitude.

"Even if you were even younger, I would still recognize you," Xiao Nai replied.

"Xiao Nai..." Zheng Li was once again moved by her words.

"Your appearance hasn't changed much from when you grew up," she added.

Zheng Li touched his own face and thought that the saying "men change drastically at eighteen" didn't apply to him.

Then Xiao Nai looked around and said, "This is a cave... it seems like we're in a different world."

"Yes," Zheng Li nodded. "Do you know about the Douluo Continent?"

"I've heard of it."

"This is the Douluo Continent. By the way, Xiao Nai, how are my parents? I've been missing for several days over there." From Xiao Nai's previous words, Zheng Li gathered that more than one day had passed on his original world.

"When I died, it was the third day, and after that, my consciousness was hazy, and I didn't know how many days had passed. When my consciousness cleared up again, I saw you, now in your younger form, reaching out to touch my face," Xiao Nai explained.

"Three days..." Zheng Li frowned. "Does that mean the flow of time in the Douluo Continent is about 2:1 compared to my original world? Or maybe even..."

Xiao Nai's heart tightened. She was an only child, and without her, what would her parents do?

"Don't overthink it, Host. It's 2:1. In the Douluo Continent, two days pass for you while one day passes in your original world. The current situation is because your crossing took some time," the system explained.

"Why does crossing take time?" Zheng Li asked, puzzled. In his impression, crossing to another world should be as simple as closing your eyes and opening them.

"Host, don't you spend time traveling from one place to another by car? It's similar; it's just that during this journey, the system kept you in a state of sleep," the system clarified.

"Alright," Zheng Li didn't dwell on it and assured Xiao Nai, "Rest assured, it's 2:1. In the Douluo Continent, 2 days pass. As long as I reach the peak quickly, I'll still be able to see our parents. By the way..."

As he spoke, he felt a sense of urgency, not only to reunite with his own family but also for Xiao Nai's family.

He then explained the role of the system and briefly described the Douluo Continent to Xiao Nai.

After listening, Xiao Nai nodded in understanding and didn't press him to focus on cultivation, fearing it would add pressure.

"Tell me about the plotline," she requested.

"Okay."

Since Zheng Li had only provided a brief overview of the plot, they quickly finished discussing it. In fact, he couldn't remember many of the details.

After carefully listening, Xiao Nai said seriously, "Little Li, let's go collect resources!"

Zheng Li asked, "Resources? What kind?"

Xiao Nai stared at him and said, "You really have no idea? Leaving aside the Ice Emperor, there are still many things we can obtain, the Golden Left Arm Bone, Life Gold, Left Arm Bone of the Ice Jade Scorpion, Dark Golden Fear Claw, Snow Emperor, Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well– even down to things like the Mystic Water Pill and the Spirit Ascension Pill."

Zheng Li exclaimed, "Are you trying to take everything from Huo Yuhao?"

"No, it's not stealing. These items haven't reached Huo Yuhao's hands yet, so it's not stealing," Xiao Nai replied calmly.

Zheng Li nodded and said, "You're right, but it's still better if they suit us."

At this point, Zheng Li hesitated, glancing at the golden ring behind Xiao Nai's head but didn't say anything more.

Xiao Nai was his girlfriend, his fiancée, and even though he didn't want to say it now, she was also his Martial Spirit. Naturally, he could feel the attributes of his own Martial Spirit.

Xiao Nai's attribute was Light, which didn't quite match with Ice...

Could quantity make up for the attribute?

The Golden Left Arm Bone seemed to be a suitable option.

As for the Spirit Heart... Zheng Li placed his hand on his chest. It was a unique sensation, but it was also comfortable. He needed to investigate it further.

"Is it suitable? Oh, I see," Xiao Nai nodded. "Even considering that, there are valuable resources among them."

"Yes, but for now, our priority is to enter Shrek Academy. We can't waste the enrollment recommendation given by the system."

"Is it urgent?"

"Yes, there are only two days left until the enrollment period ends at Shrek this year," Zheng Li frowned. Was there enough time? Although Shrek Academy was neighboring the Star Dou Great Forest, the distance was not short.

"Host, if you travel at full speed, you can make it. In the original plot, Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei, and Tang Ya came out of the southern part of the Star Dou Great Forest, which means they circled around to return to Shrek. Their group wasn't particularly fast, so it took them a long time. However, Wang Xian'er brought you to a good location, so you only need to head northwest."

Zheng Li sighed, "You seem to know everything– Is it really clear? Speaking of traveling at full speed, it's not going to be easy!"

"Traveling at full speed using Spirit power, no time for recovery or cultivation, and no time for eating or sleeping."

Zheng Li complained, "Using Spirit power to travel, except for eating and recovering Spirit power, the rest of the time will be spent on the road, even during the night. You really are a pitfall, System!"

『Host, you can't say that. 'Heaven does not just drop tasks on people; it first makes them go through hardship and struggle...'』

"Stop!" Zheng Li interrupted, "Just shut up! Do you think I have time to absorb a Spirit ring?"

『Yes』

"Alright then."

Could he even enter Shrek Academy with just ten levels of Spirit power? After all, he was only ten years old.

『Reminder to the Host: System's products are always top-notch. Although the system provides a hundred-year Spirit ring, no matter which Martial Spirit absorbs it, you will always obtain the most suitable Spirit skill』

"Are you suggesting that I consider which Martial Spirit to attach it to?" Zheng Li smiled, "Is there really a need to consider? Naturally, it will be attached to you, Xiao Nai."

As for the lifespan of Spirit rings– Let's not talk about the system's increase in the lifespan of Spirit rings for now, but rather focus on the fact that there are ways to increase the lifespan of Spirit rings in the Douluo Continent.

Zheng Li already had a vague idea.

"Are you going to attach it to me? The Spirit ring, I mean," Xiao Nai asked calmly.

“Speaking of Spirit rings, Right now, I am your Martial Spirit, Xiao Nai."

Zheng Li nodded.

"Is the transformation on my body also your doing?" Xiao Nai asked as she touched her white long hair.

"This..." Zheng Li felt awkward but explained the reason.

Xiao Nai didn't react much to his explanation, she just stared at Zheng Li and said, "I remember you once said that I looked like an anime girl and even bought me some clothes to wear. After I put them on, you said it would be great if I were really an anime girl... Well, it seems your wish has come true."

"Haha..." Zheng Li chuckled awkwardly. He hadn't expected things to turn out like this. He wasn't an otaku, but he did like some anime girls. At that time, Xiao Nai was already cute, but wouldn't it be even better if she became cuter? That's why he had made such a remark. Xiao Nai didn't mind it.

"Think about the Spirit ring some more," Xiao Nai said after a moment of silence, and before Zheng Li could ask why, she explained, "As fellow Martial Spirits, I can sense that it's above me."

Zheng Li nodded and said, "I understand. If I truly focus on feeling it. But I want to attach it to you."

"Okay," Xiao Nai replied. Then, she leaned forward and kissed Zheng Li on the forehead.

As she pulled away, Xiao Nai calmly said, "Reward."

Zheng Li touched the spot where she had kissed him and smiled, "You're still the same."

What did he mean by that? For example, when the three of them (him, Xiao Nai, and his little sister) went shopping together, and Xiao Nai and his sister went to the restroom while he bought a sausage. When they came out, they both wanted to eat it, and they insisted on eating the one he had bought. At that time, he chose to let Xiao Nai have it first, and then Xiao Nai would reward him later. It was like this since they became boyfriend and girlfriend, and later when their relationship deepened, she would kiss him when there were no others around. At first, he was surprised and a little shy, but he got used to it over time.

Xiao Nai asked, "Don't you like it?"

Zheng Li shook his head, "No, I really like it."

"Alright."

Zheng Li smiled gently at Xiao Nai and didn't waste any more time. He said, "Let's begin. Xiao Nai, try to sense it carefully; it should be beneficial to you as well."

He would be the one absorbing the Spirit ring, and Xiao Nai only needed to wait for his success, but he had his reasons for saying it this way.

"System, take out the Spirit ring."

『Host, you can extract it yourself. Mentally access the system space, select the item you want to retrieve, and it will appear』

"...," Zheng Li's mouth twitched slightly. Then, he sat cross-legged and used his thoughts to retrieve the Spirit ring from the system, allowing it to float in front of him.

Just as he was about to start drawing it in for absorption, Zheng Li suddenly used his mental thoughts to say, "By the way, System, if Xiao Nai kisses me or something like that next time, remember to self-block yourself."

『...』 The system remained silent.