Hearing this, a glimmer of light instantly bloomed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. At first, when she learned the effect of this skill, she was a little stunned. If they were both in a 6-year-old state, wouldn't there be no advantage at all? Was it just a different way to die in a desperate situation?
Now, hearing Ning Bei's explanation, she instantly understood the wonder of this Life and Death Arena. One must know that mainland soul masters basically don't pay much attention to moves other than soul skills. If they returned to a 6-year-old state and lost the right to use all soul skills, they would basically be no different from ordinary people. In that environment, if she mastered superb fighting techniques, she could gain an absolute advantage.
"I understand, Brother Ning Bei. I'll find a chance to learn fighting techniques when I get back."
"Hmm, are there any other abilities? A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone shouldn't only have one soul skill."
"There's another skill called Evil God's Protection. It can borrow the Evil God's aura to protect oneself. The defense should be very strong. I'll try it when I get back."
Ning Bei nodded. This was consistent with his understanding of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. In short, although there were some minor twists and turns on this trip, it was still very worthwhile overall. After the little cat obtained this spirit ring, her combat power could be said to have increased exponentially. Not only did it make up for her most lacking defense, but the most important breaking defense ability of a敏攻魂师 (Agile Attack Soul Master) was also greatly enhanced.
"Then let's go. Your God-given Spirit Ring can be saved for use at the Soul Douluo realm. By then, two Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Rings won't be a problem."
"Thank you, Brother Ning Bei."
After packing up the corpse of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, Ning Bei waved his hand and withdrew the ice house that covered nearly a thousand meters, walking towards the outer edge of the forest.
The little cat followed Ning Bei half a step behind him, walking towards the outside of the Star Dou Great Forest. Along the way, she kept glancing at him with the corner of her eye, and a blush would occasionally creep onto her cheeks. Whenever Ning Bei felt her gaze and turned to meet her eyes, Zhu Zhuqing would quickly look away. It was clear that what happened in the ice house earlier had stirred up quite a storm in her heart.
Ning Bei, on the other hand, had a poker face, indicating that he completely didn't remember what had just happened.
Neither of them spoke, just silently walked towards the outer edge of the forest. Some soul beasts would occasionally emerge from the forest, but they were quickly intimidated by Ning Bei's aura and retreated.
Just as the two were about to reach the outer circle of the Star Dou Great Forest, Ning Bei's eyes suddenly narrowed, and he glanced at a giant tree behind him, but strangely, there was nothing there.
"What's wrong, Brother Ning Bei?"
Following Ning Bei's gaze and looking back, the little cat also didn't notice anything unusual and asked in confusion.
Ning Bei shook his head, but the vigilance in his eyes did not dissipate.
"Nothing, let's go."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't think much of it either, nodded, and continued to follow Ning Bei's pace. The little cat, who had returned to the mainland after several years, didn't have the idea of going back to the sect to take a look. The people she was close to were all on Sea God Island. It wouldn't be too late to return together after completing the assessment.
Ning Bei also raised no objection and took Zhu Zhuqing directly onto the road back to Sea God Island, but his peripheral vision would still occasionally glance behind him.
Although he didn't find out who it was specifically, he was sure that someone was following them. However, Ning Bei didn't feel any malice from the other party, so he didn't directly call out for the other party to appear. He estimated that when that person wanted to appear, they would show themselves.
After spending several days, Ning Bei and Zhu Zhuqing completed the round trip from the Star Dou Great Forest to Sea God Island. After approaching the range of Sea God Island, Ning Bei felt that the person behind him had no intention of continuing to follow. After thinking for a while, he felt that the other party might want to see him alone and planned to talk about it when they returned to the sect.
In nearly a week, everyone had tried to challenge the Holy Pillar Guardians. Now, even working together, they could at most defeat two Title Douluo in succession before exhausting their soul power. It was impossible to defeat everyone in three days. Even if the little cat returned, everyone might be a little easier, but it would probably be very limited.
"Zhuqing, you're back. Let me tell you, that Sea Maiden Douluo is too difficult to deal with. Her ability to create illusions is much stronger than Little Ye Zi's. The last time we challenged her, she could actually hold us up for most of the day."
"Really? Then I'll go with you next time and try."
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were full of eagerness to try. Having just received a great improvement, she especially wanted to experience battle now.
"Huh, it seems Zhuqing, you've obtained a good soul skill, so confident?"
"It's indeed good."
Facing her little sisters, Zhu Zhuqing had no intention of hiding anything and recounted the matter of the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring and the external soul bone one by one, causing everyone to be envious and exclaim that the little cat's luck was heaven-defying.
"Brother, did Zhuqing give you some benefits? I want an external soul bone too. Look, Zhuqing has two."
Ning Rongrong's pouting appearance made Ning Bei chuckle. Then, recalling the scene of hunting the soul beast, he unconsciously touched his nose and subconsciously said:
"Benefits? Well, she did give quite a few."
"Ah!"
Zhu Zhuqing, who had been listening with her ears perked up, instantly turned red and let out an exclamation. Seeing everyone cast puzzled glances at her, she quickly forced herself to calm down, coughed twice, and said:
"No, nothing. Don't listen to Brother Ning Bei's nonsense. It's just that I was lucky."
The little cat's attempt to cover up her expression not only failed to dispel the doubts in the girls' hearts but also completely ignited their gossip souls.
"Brother, is that really the case? Then what are the benefits you mentioned?"
"The benefit is that my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has gained another fierce general. Isn't that enough?"
Amidst Zhu Zhuqing's blushing face and murderous gaze, Ning Bei very obediently changed the subject. His words made Ning Rongrong roll her eyes, thinking to herself, I'll believe you when pigs fly, this bad brother is really bad.
"Zhuqing, honestly confess what happened? Otherwise, the tickle torture will be served."
Seeing the little rabbit and Rongrong approaching her with mischievous smiles and outstretched claws, Zhu Zhuqing unconsciously took a step back. Then, she pretended to be calm and said that things were just as Brother Ning Bei said. Even if the two girls didn't believe her, the little cat was determined not to budge even if she was tickled to death.
Could she tell them that she had completely displayed her decades of cultivation results to Ning Bei in the Star Dou Great Forest without any cover? That would be worse than being tickled to death!
Seeing that they couldn't get any useful information, the two girls could only temporarily give up, but whether during conversations or meals, they were intentionally or unintentionally asking the two about things in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Bei also tacitly unified their front, explaining everything from how they hunted the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger to how they absorbed the spirit ring and obtained the soul bone, but they refused to say anything else.
In the evening, he came to Dugu Yan's boudoir. He originally thought that his woman wouldn't be as interested in this matter as the two little girls, but he had to admit that he had underestimated the extent of women's gossip.
"There's no one here now, tell me what exactly happened in the Star Dou Great Forest? Did you take Zhuqing to see the glowing soul bone?"
Ning Bei raised his eyebrows. What was with this woman's expression of completely not caring that he had been "stealing food"? Did she really think so openly?
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