With a soft flash of red light, Xiaowu's soul reattached, and clarity returned to her beautiful eyes. It was Tang San who had awakened her.
"Brother, where are we?" Xiaowu couldn't help but look around.
Tang San spoke in a low voice, "We have returned to the mainland. I decided to take you for a trip to the Aquipeia Forest to add a soul ring to the Hao Tian Hammer. This is the city of Xilu in the Hagendasi Kingdom. Earlier on the outskirts of the city, I felt something was wrong. The soldiers at the city gate all had the words 'Martial Soul' on their chests. I don't know what that means, let's go and find out."
Once inside the city, he couldn't always hold Xiaowu in his arms, which would invite suspicion. After Xiaowu's soul reattached, he just needed to hold her hand.
