"Whoosh!"
In an instant, a powerful surge of soul energy erupted from her body. The overflowing soul energy created a gust of wind, causing her dress to flutter wildly.
With a "whoosh," Dugu Yan gracefully leaped into Lu Feng's arms.
Their eyes met, their gazes shimmering. "Lu Feng, I succeeded!"
Lu Feng's right hand firmly encircled her waist, while his left hand gently stroked her hair, softly praising, "Yan Yan, you're amazing."
"Ahem." A sudden, light cough rang out.
Dugu Bo's eyelids twitched slightly. Soul bone absorption had no level restrictions; he had never heard of anyone failing to absorb a soul bone.
Dugu Yan seemed not to hear, and asked with a grin, "Lu Feng, my soul power broke through level fifty a long time ago. What kind of soul beast should I hunt for my fifth soul ring?"
Lu Feng affectionately patted her head again, "Don't worry, I've already planned your fifth soul ring. I'll take you hunting soul beasts tomorrow."
"Cough, cough, cough." A series of rapid coughs rang out again.
At this moment, Dugu Yan belatedly turned her head and saw Dugu Bo, exclaiming in surprise, "Grandpa, what are you doing here?"
In an instant, Dugu Bo felt as if a huge stone was pressing on his chest, making him feel extremely suffocated.
It's true that daughters grow up and leave home.
The next moment, his gaze towards Lu Feng instantly turned somewhat unfriendly.
That wretched brat!
"Grandpa, what's wrong with you?" Dugu Yan saw Dugu Bo's gray hair, her eyes filled with surprise.
In her memory, her grandfather had always been extremely conscious of his image, and usually appeared calm and composed.
Dugu Bo's eyes darted around, a plan forming in his mind. A pained expression appeared on his face.
"Yanyan, Grandpa's recently encountered some problems in his cultivation, I'm afraid... cough cough cough."
He coughed heavily as he spoke, the coughs coming one after another, as if he were terminally ill.
"Grandpa, don't scare me!" Dugu Yan was frantic, quickly patting Dugu Bo's back gently, trying to make him feel better.
Then, she changed the subject, "Grandpa, you said you'd prepare a dowry for me, where's the bank's receipt? You absolutely can't have anything happen to you."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo felt a wave of dizziness, his blood rushing to his head, and he almost stumbled and fell to the ground.
Even at a time like this, this girl was still thinking about her dowry.
He'd spoiled his granddaughter for nothing.
Should he really do as Lu Feng suggested and post a marriage notice at the city gate?
"Pfft." Lu Feng couldn't hold it in any longer and quickly covered his mouth, his shoulders trembling slightly.
"Hmph, Grandpa, I knew you were lying to me! Yan Yan isn't talking to you anymore!"
Dugu Yan's face flushed red, she snorted coldly, and crossed her arms tightly. She turned her head away haughtily.
Seeing the situation was bad, Dugu Bo panicked instantly, his tone full of flattery, "Yan Yan, it's all Grandpa's fault, please don't be angry, Grandpa will never lie to you again."
"Hahaha." Looking at the grandfather and granddaughter's appearance, Lu Feng couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Dugu Yan was still pouting, her little mouth so pursed it could almost hang a soy sauce bottle.
Dugu Bo's face turned pale and then red, he suddenly pointed at Lu Feng and said coldly, "Boy, that's enough! Stop laughing, I've been holding back for a long time!"
Lu Feng suppressed his laughter, took a deep breath, and said seriously, "I've been professionally trained, no matter how funny it is, I won't laugh."
"Hahaha!" Before he could finish speaking, he broke his composure.
Seeing this, Dugu Yan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Sigh," Dugu Bo sighed, shaking his head helplessly at the two of them acting so well together.
He'd raised this granddaughter for nothing.
Suddenly, Dugu Bo's eyes sharpened, and his aura shifted abruptly.
He took a deep breath, and in an instant, the wind and clouds changed color. The once clear sky churned rapidly, as if stirred by an invisible hand.
Powerful soul energy, like surging waves, swept in, overwhelming everything.
Wherever it touched, the grass and trees trembled.
In just a few breaths, a wondrous transformation occurred.
Dugu Bo's previously haggard complexion gradually became rosy and radiant. His face regained its plumpness, no longer looking sickly.
His hair also turned jet black and shiny, each strand shimmering with a healthy luster. He was completely transformed, full of energy, as if he had become decades younger.
Soon, the clouds gradually stopped churning, and the sky returned to calm, as if the breathtaking scene had never happened.
At this moment, Lu Feng was so shocked he didn't know what to say.
He keenly noticed that, under the influence of Dugu Bo's powerful soul force, the Blue Silver Grass beneath his feet had visibly grown an inch taller.
A Super Douluo, terrifying indeed!
Deep within the Sunset Forest, beside a swamp.
The muddy water was murky and reeked of decay. The ground had been overturned by a violent force, leaving it uneven and pitted.
Nearby, trees as thick as a man's waist were broken and scattered haphazardly, as if struck by a storm.
A black lizard, as thick as a water vat, lay sprawled on the ground, cleaved in two.
Blood gushed from the severed wound, thick and staining a large area of the ground, mingling with the murky mud and water, filling the air with a stench of blood.
Dugu Yan sat quietly cross-legged to the side, her soul power flowing around her, drawing upon her soul rings for absorption.
Lu Feng stood guard beside her, his gaze warily scanning their surroundings. Most of the dangers lurking in the swamp were hidden underground, and he dared not let his guard down.
After about half an hour, Dugu Yan slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.
In an instant, a pale blue light rippled across her body like water. Then, it abruptly subsided in a very short time.
Five soul rings, shimmering with a mysterious aura, quietly merged into her body. The moment she opened her bright eyes, they shone with brilliance, her entire being radiating a powerful aura of breakthrough.
"Lu Feng, I succeeded!" A radiant smile spread across Dugu Yan's face.
"Hmm." Lu Feng nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face. He asked softly, "Yan Yan, what is your fifth soul skill?"
Dugu Yan raised her chin slightly, her eyes filled with pride, and said, "My fifth soul skill is called Energy Shield. After activation, it can absorb all energy attacks, as well as 50% of physical attacks. However, the stronger the attack, the more soul power it consumes."
Lu Feng nodded again, confirming, "That's right. Of the 350 soul skills recorded by the Hexagonal Profound Water Salamander, 210 are defensive."
"That's not all!"
Dugu Yan pouted playfully and continued with a grin, "After absorbing this spirit ring, I felt some changes in my body, specifically, I feel more energetic."
Lu Feng had just nodded and hadn't had a chance to speak when Dugu Yan continued enthusiastically, "My snake venom has an additional corrosive effect. This isn't just ordinary external toxins; it can erode spirit power."
Lu Feng patiently explained, "That's right, just as I guessed. The Hexagonal Profound Water Salamander is practically an immortal spirit beast; even if its heart is shattered, it can regenerate. Absorbing it will greatly enhance the resilience of your meridians."
Lu Feng praised, "Moreover, its venom is perfectly compatible with your Azure Phosphorus Snake Venom. Eroding spirit power, what a remarkable ability."
His words were full of confidence, as if everything was under control.
Dugu Yan's lips curled into a sweet smile. She took a light step forward and wrapped her arms around Lu Feng's neck.
"Lu Feng, how are you so amazing? It seems like you know everything."
*Smack*
She gently kissed Lu Feng's cheek, her face instantly flushing slightly, but she feigned generosity and laughed, "Little Feng, this is a reward from this queen."
Lu Feng chuckled, "That's it? You think you can just get rid of me?"
"Hmph!" Dugu Yan feigned anger and snorted coldly, "You little Soul Master, you dare to push your luck?"
"Oh ho, you little girl, do you think you can ride on your husband's back?" Lu Feng raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of doting affection.
Hearing this, Dugu Yan pushed Lu Feng away, put her hands on her hips, and pretended to be dignified.
"How dare you! You mere Soul Master, calling me Your Majesty the Queen!"
"Lu Feng, what is His Highness the Crown Prince thinking? The All-Continent Elite Soul Master Competition is in six months, and he still hasn't promoted you to the first team?"
"How should I know? He said I need to gain more experience."
"That's too much! His Highness is definitely targeting you! Tomorrow I'll go to Teacher Qin and apply, or maybe I should just go to the second team too." Dugu Yan said indignantly,
"No need, the competition isn't important to me. Besides, there's no salary, why should I risk my life?"
(End of Chapter)