In Ning Fengzhi's palm, four Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones quietly floated. The quality of each one was no less than the rewards from the Soul Master Competition. If the outside world knew, it would surely cause a stir.
Leaving aside the legendary Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones.
Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones were already top-tier resources.
And at this moment, they were being given to Lin Xiao by Ning Fengzhi.
"Lin Xiao, do you remember the bet I made with Platinum Bishop Salas before you went to the Soul Master Competition?"
"That shameless old man actually tried to renege on the debt. I took Uncle Sword there, and he finally handed over the Soul Bones obediently."
"These four Soul Bones, two are gifts from me, one is Salas's bet, and the other is Emperor Xue Ye's reward for you."
"Keep these Soul Bones safe."
Lin Xiao took the Soul Bones and examined them.
The four Soul Bones were, in order: a Ten Thousand Year Blazing Fire Luan Left Arm Soul Bone, a Ten Thousand Year Rainbow Python Left Arm Soul Bone, a Ten Thousand Year Swift Wind Sparrow Right Arm Soul Bone, and a Ten Thousand Year Ink Begonia Right Leg Soul Bone.
Ning Fengzhi said apologetically:
"I know your best match should be a fire-attribute bird-type Soul Bone, but Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones are already rare. I previously gave you two, and the Sect no longer has any in stock."
"It's also difficult to find someone to trade with..."
Before Ning Fengzhi could finish, Lin Xiao said gratefully:
"Uncle Ning, I am already very touched that you went to such trouble."
"Thank you, Uncle Ning!"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head slightly, "Although Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones are valuable, compared to Immortal Herbs and the evolution of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, they are truly insignificant."
"Oh, right, after Rongrong returned home, she kept mentioning you."
"Would you like to come and visit my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"
Lin Xiao said:
"I will definitely go if I have free time. Recently, I've been very busy and truly unable to get away."
Ning Fengzhi nodded.
He no longer bothered Lin Xiao. After coming to deliver the Soul Bones, he left decisively.
Compared to before.
The interactions between Ning Fengzhi and Lin Xiao had less of a businessman's shrewdness...
...
After Ning Fengzhi left.
Lin Xiao found Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling and gave them the Ten Thousand Year Rainbow Python Left Arm Soul Bone and the Ten Thousand Year Ink Begonia Right Leg Soul Bone respectively.
He explained the origin of the Soul Bones, then said:
"Sister Yanyan, Sister Ling Ling, don't slack off after the Soul Master Competition either."
"On the contrary, the game of make-believe is over. From now on, every increase in strength is closely related to the safety of ourselves and those around us. You should absorb the Soul Bones."
Dugu Yan was still a little hesitant.
Ye Lingling, however, accepted it with a smile, and at the same time didn't forget to nudge Dugu Yan, muttering:
"Sister Yanyan, are you getting sentimental now?"
"If we're talking about debts, how much do we all owe? This debt has long been impossible to calculate!"
Lin Xiao and the Ye Family and Dugu Family have always been in a mutually beneficial relationship, mixed with companionship and affection within that mutual benefit. It was already a muddled account, making it impossible to tell who owed whom!
Dugu Yan was still grateful to Lin Xiao in her heart.
Ye Lingling, however, saw it more clearly than her.
Since it was a muddled account, and impossible to calculate anyway, what was the point of calculating the debt!
Just become a family, and the debt would be settled, wouldn't it?
Ye Lingling unceremoniously took off the Rainbow Python Soul Bone and tossed it to Dugu Yan, then glanced at Lin Xiao, "There's also a Ten Thousand Year Swift Wind Sparrow Soul Bone, are you going to give it to Binger?"
Lin Xiao: "..."
"Sister Ling Ling, you're practically the worm in my stomach!"
Ye Lingling sighed, feeling quite emotional:
"As expected, boys grow up and can't be kept!"
"Little Lin Xiao, Sister Ling Ling doesn't care what agreement you have with Binger, but you promised to take care of me and Sister Yanyan for a lifetime!"
Lin Xiao said, "I remember."
He wasn't stupid either, vaguely aware of the unusual feelings Sister Yanyan and Sister Ling Ling had for him, but he was still young. It wouldn't be too late to ask clearly after he became an adult.
For now, he also enjoyed the beauty of this childhood sweetheart relationship.
Lin Xiao then called Shui Bing'er over and gave the Ten Thousand Year Swift Wind Sparrow Soul Bone to Binger. Then the four of them gathered together, protecting each other as they absorbed the Soul Bones.
After Dugu Yan absorbed the Rainbow Python Soul Bone, she gained the Soul Bone Skill "Five Coloured Mottled". Its effect was to absorb five types of poison, temporarily increasing her overall combat power. The stronger the poison, the greater the increase.
After Ye Lingling absorbed the Ink Begonia Soul Bone, she gained the Soul Bone Skill "Gathering Ink into Rain". Its effect was to increase the healing effect within a certain range by fifty percent.
Lin Xiao was amazed.
Sister Ling Ling's fifty percent increase in healing range was already exaggerated.
But Dugu Yan's "Five Coloured Mottled" truly astonished him. What was the difference between this and his own "Phoenix Fire Three Profound Transformations"? Moreover, this Soul Skill was a perfect match for Sister Yanyan!
When it came to poison intensity, who could compare to the evolved Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul?
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were both pleasantly surprised.
Dugu Yan's Soul Power had now reached level 54, while Ye Lingling's had reached level 49. It wouldn't take long for her to break through to Soul King.
Immediately after, it was Lin Xiao and Shui Bing'er's turn to sit cross-legged and begin absorbing the Soul Bones.
About half an hour later, Shui Bing'er opened her eyes, which were filled with surprise.
Her Soul Bone Skill is called "Swift Wind Light Feather," which not only increases her own speed but also the casting speed of her Soul Skills. Combined with the comprehensive high attributes of the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, it allows Shui Bing'er, a power attack type Soul Master, to completely chase down agility attack type Soul Masters.
All three pairs of eyes fell on Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao's Soul Bone Absorption should have been the fastest, but during the process, he had an extra step compared to others: he would use the three types of Phoenix Fire on his body to temper the Soul Bone.
The red maple colored haired young man sat cross-legged on the ground, his brows and eyes clear, handsome, and aloof. From time to time, three types of Phoenix Fire—crimson, pitch-black, and golden-white—would ignite on his body. The intense flames refined the Soul Bone, purifying impurities and making its quality higher.
Ye Lingling watched Lin Xiao with considerable worry.
The moment she saw his brow furrow slightly, she quickly summoned her Nine Hearted Begonia Martial Soul. A pink and white rain of light enveloped Lin Xiao, continuously repairing his injuries, and the Soul Bone Skill she had just obtained, "Gathering Ink into Rain," was immediately put to use.
Another half an hour passed.
Lin Xiao slowly opened his eyes. Before the three girls around him could ask anything, he immediately took out the Soul Bone awarded from the Soul Master Competition from his Storage Soul Tool—the Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm.
The name was flashy, but the Soul Bone was indeed good.
Lin Xiao continued to absorb and temper the Soul Bone, while Ye Lingling's Soul Power was somewhat insufficient, but she still held on, continuously providing healing to Lin Xiao.
Only now did Ye Lingling clearly realize the gap between herself and her mother!
A single Healing Soul Skill from Ye Qingxian, performed with ease, required Ye Lingling to use all her might just to barely keep up.
Both were healers, but their healing output had a world of difference!
Ye Lingling made up her mind.
Perhaps she couldn't replace her mother now, but one day, she would definitely surpass her mother!
She was not yet strong, but when she became strong, things would change!
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