After a long separation and reunion, the bed in the hotel room didn't stop shaking until the sun was high in the sky the next day. Dugu Yan, looking radiant, walked out of the room with Ning Bei. There was no trace of fatigue from a sleepless night in her eyes; instead, they were filled with flowing ripples.
After lunch, Ning Bei teleported both Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan to the Ice God Hall. The two of them would complete the absorption of their Soul Bones there. Since the Soul Bones were of a high age, it would likely take them some time.
No one would disturb them while they absorbed the Soul Bones in the Ice God Hall, so Ning Bei didn't stay inside to protect them. Instead, he turned and called Zhu Zhuqing over.
"Zhuqing, you should have also obtained a God-given Spirit Ring after completing the assessment yesterday, right?"
"That's right, there was indeed a God-given Spirit Ring among the assessment rewards. This time, I want to try challenging the absorption of a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring."
It was no longer a secret that a God-given Spirit Ring could grant the user a Spirit Ring of the highest age they could currently withstand, and the resulting Soul Skill would also be highly compatible with the user's Martial Soul. Seeing her companions successfully absorb Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Rings, how could she let this opportunity pass?
"A God-given Spirit Ring is indeed good, but I suggest you save it until you reach the Soul Douluo cultivation level before absorbing it."
"Hmm? Did Big Brother Ning Bei find a Soul Beast suitable for me?"
The Little Cat's eyes lit up. If Ning Bei said so, he must have found a high-aged Soul Beast that was extremely compatible with her. A sense of anticipation couldn't help but rise in her heart.
Ning Bei nodded, confirming the Little Cat's guess. There was still a Dark Demon Evil God Tiger in the Star Dou Great Forest. Upholding the principle of not leaving even a single hair for the little punk, he planned to take Zhu Zhuqing to hunt that Evil God Tiger and absorb its Spirit Ring.
As a fellow feline, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's Spirit Ring would definitely be more compatible than the hammer Tang San used in the original story.
"Big Brother Ning Bei, can I know what kind of Soul Beast it is?"
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's bright and excited eyes, Ning Bei organized his words and began to work on her mindset. After all, while the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's Spirit Ring was good, it wasn't a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring.
"In the Star Dou Great Forest, there is a Soul Beast called the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. It possesses six attributes: evil, space, time, lightning, power, and wind. It is a Beast King level Soul Beast whose bloodline surpasses that of the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python."
"Really? Then... then should we go now? What about the... the assessment?"
Upon hearing it was a tiger-type Soul Beast whose bloodline even surpassed Da Ming and Er Ming, Zhu Zhuqing could no longer suppress the excitement in her heart. She was so eager to improve.
"Uh... don't be in a hurry, I haven't finished introducing it yet."
"Okay, Big Brother Ning Bei, please continue."
Ning Bei shook his head speechlessly, causing a hint of embarrassment to appear on Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face. She secretly thought that she was truly impatient.
"Although the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is good, it has one drawback: its cultivation is only around sixty thousand years. Although its strength is greater than many Hundred Thousand Year Soul Beasts, it cannot give you a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring and Soul Bone."
After saying all this, Ning Bei looked at the Little Cat and didn't speak again. He thought she would fall into a dilemma and consider it for a while, but he never expected her to agree without even a moment of hesitation.
"No need to consider, Big Brother Ning Bei, I'll listen to you."
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing, who was staring straight at him, Ning Bei felt a little uncertain in his heart.
"Why? You know that if you absorb the God-given Spirit Ring, there's a high chance you'll get a God-given Spirit Ring."
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and wasn't fixated on getting an extra red Spirit Ring.
"Big Brother Ning Bei, since you would mention the existence of this Soul Beast, it must be very suitable for me. This kind of opportunity is rare and hard to come by. I am willing to trust you."
Being trusted without reason, Ning Bei felt a warmth in his heart, especially since that Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was indeed suitable for her.
"Okay, then after Rongrong and Yanzi finish absorbing their Soul Bones, you'll come back to the continent with me. After you get the Spirit Ring, I'll send you back."
"I understand, Big Brother Ning Bei!"
Three days later, Ning Rongrong, who had walked out of the Ice God Hall, pulled Ning Bei aside with a look of shock in her eyes and whispered:
"Brother, why does this Soul Bone have two Soul Skills? Could it be a Hundred Thousand Year one?"
Looking at Dugu Yan behind Ning Rongrong, Ning Bei saw that she had the same expression. Ning Bei was afraid that if the two of them knew he had a Soul Bone that surpassed a hundred thousand years, they wouldn't absorb it, so he didn't say anything more. Now, their frightened little expressions made him find them quite adorable.
"What you two absorbed isn't a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone."
"Phew, I knew it. How could Mom have a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone? You scared me. This Soul Bone is pretty good, it actually gives two Soul Skills."
Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan both breathed a sigh of relief when they heard it wasn't a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. The moment they discovered the Soul Bone gave them two Soul Skills, they had the same thought: Am I worthy?
But Ning Bei's next words froze them in place again.
"What you absorbed are Soul Bones that are over three hundred thousand years old. Those two Soul Beasts were pets of the original Ice God."
"Uh..."
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, and then she anxiously said, "Brother, why did you give me such a high-level Soul Bone to absorb? You should give it to Bone Grandfather and Sword Grandfather!"
"That's right, A Bei. Even giving it to Grandfather would be more useful than me absorbing it."
Tapping Ning Rongrong on the head, Ning Bei glared at the two of them in annoyance.
"You two just plan on clinging to the old men's waists, living your whole lives relying on their protection? You need to try and change your mindset. You are the future strongest on the continent. Why do you always have to rely on your elders?"
"Uh..."
Ning Bei's words left the two of them speechless. Indeed, as he said, having grown up under his wing, they hadn't been able to change their mindset well, especially Ning Rongrong. As a little auxiliary, she subconsciously felt that good Soul Bones were better left for Battle Soul Masters. She could just work in the back. Absorbing a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone would be a waste.
"Alright, alright, I'll protect Bone Grandfather and Sword Grandfather from now on."
Ning Rongrong's expression gradually returned to normal, and her eyes became confident, which made Ning Bei instantly raise an eyebrow.
"Looks like you got an offensive Soul Skill?"
"That's right, Brother. Besides getting a life-saving skill called Ice Phoenix Nirvana, I also got an area-of-effect attack skill called Glacier Storm. This young lady won't just be an auxiliary from now on."
Looking at Ning Rongrong, who had accepted the responsibility, with a smile, Ning Bei turned his gaze back to Dugu Yan.
"Yanzi, what about you?"
"I got a life-saving skill called Extreme Cold Embrace. I can wrap myself in ice, and all damage taken during this time will be converted into Soul Power for me to absorb and recover myself. I also have a Soul Skill called Winter Curse. This skill is very strange; I need to test it to understand its effect."
Ning Bei nodded. It was worth it for his sister and his woman to gain two powerful Soul Skills.
"Oh right, next I'm going to take Zhu Zhuqing away for a while. There's a Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest that's very suitable for her. I plan to use it as Zhu Zhuqing's Seventh Spirit Ring."
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