Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
During this time, Zhu Zhuqing spent most of her time cultivating in the small courtyard, causing Ning Rongrong to complain countless times.
Of course, the results were also gratifying.
In just one month, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power had risen by another level, reaching the rank of Soul Elder.
This was naturally due to Zhu Zhuqing's hard work, but more importantly, Lu Feng had used the Mysterious Heaven Skill to help her open four of the eight extraordinary meridians.
However, this effect was only so pronounced because it was Zhu Zhuqing's first time. In the future, she would need to rely on her own efforts.
In the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, by a water pool.
The earth was brutally overturned, and blood was splattered everywhere. On a giant rock taller than three people, two claw marks, over half a meter deep, were shocking to see.
Beside the giant rock, a huge black bear lay there. Its body was covered in wounds, and a gash on its stomach had nearly split its body in two.
Zhu Zhuqing sat cross-legged to the side, holding her breath and focusing her mind. A deep purple soul ring hovered above her head. Judging from the color of the soul ring, its age was at least two thousand years.
According to the Spirit Hall's records, the optimal age for a third soul ring was around seventeen hundred years. Clearly, this was another ring that surpassed the limit.
However, Zhu Zhuqing's expression was calm at this moment, her breathing steady, as she slowly guided the soul ring's energy into her body.
Before long, Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes, her face full of excitement.
"Lu Feng, I can't believe this Whale Gelatin can really increase the age limit of the soul ring I can absorb! You're amazing!"
Lu Feng smiled slightly. "I just happened to discover from an ancient text that Whale Gelatin can enhance the resilience of a soul master's meridians. It's just that most people nowadays use it as an aphrodisiac. It's truly a pearl covered in dust."
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing sized up Lu Feng and said, "You haven't used it to harm any girls, have you?"
Hearing this, a cunning smile appeared at the corner of Lu Feng's mouth. "Then I wonder if Miss Zhuqing is willing to be harmed by me?"
"Pah!" Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly turned crimson, and she spat lightly.
She recalled the feeling of her whole body heating up and her mind becoming muddled when she had consumed the Whale Gelatin. It was so embarrassing.
Especially in front of Lu Feng.
But fortunately, the other party was a gentleman.
"Zhuqing, what is your third soul skill?" Lu Feng asked, seeing Zhu Zhuqing's shy appearance. He instantly knew that this little girl's mind was once again thinking about things unsuitable for children.
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing quickly returned to normal. However, her expression then turned to one of excitement.
"My third soul skill is a status-type skill. When the soul skill is activated, it can increase my strength and attack power by 50%."
"As long as I have enough soul power, I can keep this soul skill activated," Zhu Zhuqing added.
Lu Feng nodded. "As expected of a two-thousand-year-old Dreadclaw Bear. Although it's not the legendary Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear, the effect of this soul ring is not inferior to an ordinary soul master's fourth soul ring."
"And that's not all."
Zhu Zhuqing tried hard to remain calm.
However, her trembling shoulders showed that at this moment, her heart was surging like a turbulent wave, unable to calm down for a long time.
As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing slowly raised her left hand.
Soul power surged, and several dark gold lines immediately appeared on her palm.
"I obtained a soul bone! This soul bone can make all my attacks ignore 50% of the opponent's defense! It's an absolute, unconditional defense ignore!"
"Mm," Lu Feng nodded and said with a faint smile, "I know."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Lu Feng's calm expression, a trace of confusion rising in her eyes.
She deliberately raised her tone, "Lu Feng, this is a soul bone! And it's a legendary external soul bone, a treasure second only to a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!"
Lu Feng nodded heavily. "Mm, you're really amazing!"
In fact, Lu Feng had known from the beginning that this soul beast might drop a soul bone.
Beside the giant bear's corpse, there was such a bright purple glow!
Just like that Man-Faced Demon Spider, Lu Feng had hunted the giant bear for three days. Only after he had fleeced the soul bone skill did he end its suffering.
Zhu Zhuqing stared intently at Lu Feng. The calm expression on his face was clearly not faked.
In an instant, Zhu Zhuqing's soft heart felt as if it had been touched by something.
One had to know that the age of an external soul bone could be increased over time. Its value simply couldn't be measured in Gold Soul Coins.
It was enough to make brothers turn against each other!
And fathers and sons become enemies!
"Alright, the Star Dou Great Forest is not a friendly place. Let's leave quickly," Lu Feng said seriously.
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head and responded softly.
The two figures quickly left. Along with them, Lu Feng also took a purple fragment.
[Picked up a purple skill [Armor Break] fragment *1]
[Purple Skill: Armor Break (10/10) (Synthesizable)]
At the Great Spirit Arena, Lu Feng was stopped by a figure as soon as he reached the entrance.
The person was Doudou. She was wearing a golden formal dress today, looking very eye-catching.
"Lu Feng, I have something to talk to you about."
Doudou glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who was beside him, and added, "Just you alone."
She had also learned from Zhu Zhuqing's mouth that 'Tang Si's' real name was actually Lu Feng.
"It's alright, she's my friend," Lu Feng said lightly.
Doudou took a deep breath. For some reason, looking at the two of them now, she suddenly felt the urge to cry.
She blinked her eyes and pretended to be indifferent, "Actually, it's my uncle who is looking for you. Your Gold Badge Host qualification has been approved. Congratulations!"
"Oh, is that so? Then I really have to thank the manager."
After speaking, Lu Feng took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and slowly walked into the Spirit Arena.
"Hmph!" Watching the two of them disappear, Doudou immediately stomped her foot in anger.
Inside the Spirit Arena, in the supervisor's office.
"Lu Feng, this is your Gold Badge Host badge. Starting tomorrow, you will be promoted to the Heaven Dou Main Spirit Arena. Congratulations!"
A somewhat stout middle-aged man handed an exquisite badge to Lu Feng.
"It's all thanks to the supervisor's promotion," Lu Feng said with a faint smile.
"Haha!" The middle-aged man patted Lu Feng's shoulder and laughed loudly.
At the same time, he looked at Zhu Zhuqing, who was at his side, and sighed inwardly.
The middle-aged man came from a famous family and had been in the Great Spirit Arena for many years. His eye for people was naturally not bad. He could tell at a glance that this girl in front of him came from a prestigious family.
"My dear niece probably doesn't have a chance."
In the small, standalone courtyard in the west of the city.
"Lu Feng, are you going to Heaven Dou City?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, puzzled.
She actually never understood. With Lu Feng's strength as a level thirty-nine Soul Elder, what could he not do? Why did he have to hang around the Spirit Arena all day, being a host?
If he was short of money, couldn't he just tell her?
Lu Feng nodded and said with a faint smile, "That's right. I originally came from Heaven Dou City. I just needed to stay in Suotuo City for a while because of some matters."
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flickered. "Is that so? Then I'll go with you."
Hearing this, Lu Feng frowned slightly. "If Zhu Zhuqing goes back to Heaven Dou City with me, and she meets Dugu Yan, will the two of them get into a fight?"
Seeing Lu Feng's hesitant look, a trace of doubt immediately rose in Zhu Zhuqing's heart. "What, is it inconvenient for your family?"
"Ahem," Lu Feng coughed lightly. "It's not inconvenient. But if you come with me, what about Ning Rongrong? Aren't you planning to win her over?"
"Rongrong..."
Zhu Zhuqing pondered for a moment. "How about the three of us go together?"
Lu Feng thought for a moment and quickly made a decision.
In any case, the two rich women would have to meet sooner or later. He would just have to work a little harder and become a time management master.
However, he had to prepare for this matter in advance.
"I've communicated with Dean Flender. In a short while, Shrek will be moving to Heaven Dou City. Why don't you wait a few days and set off with your classmates?"
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing asked, puzzled, "The academy is moving? How come I didn't know?"
Lu Feng chuckled lightly. "Heaven's secrets must not be revealed."
"Tch, it's not like I wanted to hear it. Lu Feng, where will I find you then?"
"The Heaven Dou Royal Academy."