Fu Ye naturally noticed the Dark Night Dragon claw shadow materializing on Zhu Zhuqing's right hand. But at this moment, he was deeply dissatisfied with this external soul bone.
'This has to change. Absolutely must change!'
Now that Zhu Zhuqing was his woman, he couldn't let her continue using something as low-tier as this external soul bone!
[Product: Dark Holy Dragon's Right Claw Bone (Two Hundred Thousand-Year-Old Fierce Beast-Level External Soul Bone)]
[Stock: 99,999+]
[Price: 0]
A quick glance at the system mall's offerings confirmed that this Dark Holy Dragon possessed the ultimate dark attribute—undoubtedly, it would provide Zhu Zhuqing with an immense boost.
"System, one order, first."
[Congratulations, Host! You have successfully purchased the Two Hundred Thousand-Year-Old Fierce Beast-Level Dark Holy Dragon's Right Claw Bone x1.]
[Host's inner desires detected. Dependent Zhu Zhuqing is now absorbing the Dark Holy Dragon's external soul bone.]
'Hmm? The system has this function? Why hadn't I noticed before?'
But that wasn't important. What mattered was that this Dark Holy Dragon's external soul bone would replace that worthless Dark Night Dragon trash.
Meanwhile, within Zhu Zhuqing's sea of consciousness…
The lingering soul power of the Dark Night Dragon rampaged violently through her mind.
Yet Zhu Zhuqing remained steadfast—she knew that if she endured this assault, the rewards awaiting her would be beyond imagination!
"Rooooar!!!"
The Dark Night Dragon continued to wreak havoc, completely unaware that an unnamed, overwhelmingly powerful presence was about to crash the scene.
"GROOOOOWL!!!"
The next instant, an earth-shaking dragon's roar shattered Zhu Zhuqing's mental defenses.
A colossal dragon, stretching over a thousand feet and radiating an overwhelming dark aura, loomed over her and the pitiful remnant soul below.
"ROOOOAR—!!!"
The deafening roar echoed through her consciousness. Then, in a flash, the massive dark dragon swallowed the Dark Night Dragon whole.
Zhu Zhuqing stood frozen in shock. 'How could such a terrifying dragon exist within my spiritual sea?'
The only explanation was that her beloved elder brother, Fu Ye, was aiding her from the outside!
"GROOOOOWL!!!"
The dark dragon merged seamlessly into her spiritual sea. Zhu Zhuqing felt her soul power skyrocketing, and a chilling sensation enveloped her right hand.
Meanwhile, in the outside world…
After fusing with the Fierce Beast-level Dark Holy Dragon's soul bone, Zhu Zhuqing's body brimmed with an overwhelming dark aura.
Meng Yiran and her grandfather, who had been observing, stiffened in shock.
"Clang!"
With the system's assistance, the Dark Holy Dragon's claw was perfectly absorbed.
Zhu Zhuqing's soul power surged instantly—just the energy from this external soul bone and soul ring propelled her to the 39th level. She was now just one step away from breaking through to the Soul Ancestor realm!
"Haaah…"
Exhaling a breath of turbid air, Zhu Zhuqing felt her body lighter and her physical strength vastly enhanced. But when she checked her soul power, unease flickered in her heart.
"Brother Fu Ye, my soul power—"
Before she could finish, her gaze landed on three unfamiliar figures ahead—one of them a tall, disheveled old man.
"Hmm, not bad. You've already reached the 39th level. The next breakthrough isn't far off."
Seeing his little kitten successfully absorb the soul ring and soul bone, Fu Ye strode over and pulled her into his embrace.
"Ah~ Brother Fu Ye, you're so mean…"
Though startled by his sudden affection, Zhu Zhuqing didn't resist. Instead, she nestled obediently against his chest.
The entire scene played out before Meng Yiran and her companions.
"Since you've absorbed the soul ring and soul bone, let's go."
Fu Ye pinched Zhu Zhuqing's delicate nose. Of course, he noticed Meng Yiran's presence—but so what?
Zhu Zhuqing was his woman. If he ignored her just to chase some fleeting favor with Meng Yiran, how would he be any different from a scumbag?
"Hehe, yeah!"
Zhu Zhuqing understood perfectly—the surge in her soul power, the sky-obscuring black dragon in her consciousness—all of it was Fu Ye's doing!
"Young Friend, wait a moment!"
Just as Fu Ye prepared to leave with Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Shu called out.
"Huh? What now? Still itching for a beating?"
Fu Ye turned, his gaze sharp. Meng Shu, the so-called Dragon Duke, paled in response.
"Your Excellency, may I ask which academy you teach at?"
The snake-lady who had urged Meng Shu to speak stepped forward. Meng Yiran blinked in confusion at her grandmother's actions.
"Oh? Asking so you can seek revenge later?"
Fu Ye frowned. What were these two scheming? He'd been away with Zhu Zhuqing for four days—if he didn't return soon, Xiao Wu would probably stir up trouble again.
"No, no! Your Excellency misunderstands!" The snake-lady hastily clarified. "I am Chao Tianxiang. My husband, Meng Shu, is the leader of the Exotic Beast Sect, known as Dragon Duke. Together, we are called the Unrivaled Dragon Serpent."
"Okay…?"
What kind of self-introduction was this? What was the point?
Meng Shu looked equally baffled.
"Get to the point, or I'm leaving with my kitten."
Fu Ye had no patience for nonsense. Dragon Duke? Snake Lady? He just wanted to return home and attend to his women.
"I wish for my granddaughter to join your academy."
Meng Shu: (⊙_⊙)
Zhu Zhuqing: (¬‿¬)
Fu Ye: ???
'Hmm… This might not be a bad idea.'
"The academy I'm affiliated with is Tianshui Academy. It's an all-girls school, and I serve as the team leader and instructor."
If Meng Yiran wanted to enroll, Fu Ye saw no issue—though he tightened his grip around Zhu Zhuqing. Once they returned, the other girls would swarm him, and Zhu Zhuqing might struggle to get a moment alone.
Still, she deserved some privileges.
"But your granddaughter's talent isn't particularly outstanding. You witnessed her fight with Zhu Zhuqing."
Meng Yiran's abilities were decent compared to average soul masters, but against prodigies like Zhu Zhuqing, she fell short.
"Your Excellency, she trains diligently every day, and—"
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