Chapter 60: Old Zhao, Open the Door!

"Uncle Bone, then… can the core disciples cultivate these self-created soul skills? After all, these skills have no Martial Soul requirements…"

Hearing this, Gu Rong looked at Ning Fengzhi with a strange expression.

"Fengzhi, do you think an auxiliary-type Soul Master's physical constitution can compare to an assault-type or defense-type Soul Master's?"

"Although these self-created soul skills don't require Martial Souls, they have extremely high physical requirements!"

"Take Shave as an example. In an instant—within 0.36 seconds—you must step dozens of times in succession. The more steps you take, the faster your speed."

"Fengzhi, as a Soul Sage, you probably can't even manage the most basic twelve steps."

Ning Fengzhi: "…"

Chen Xin: "…"

Good grief, they had really been duped!

That little rascal hadn't mentioned this at all!

Why didn't he say the skills had physical requirements? Why didn't he say so?!

"It's not impossible to train in them, but you'll have to endure some hardship to improve your physique…"

Ning Fengzhi: "…"

At his age, he was better off leaving this training to the younger generation.

Back in his dorm, Dai Mubai couldn't wait to take out the two soul bones and inspect them.

The fifty-thousand-year soul bone was a relatively complete left arm soul bone.

The thirty-thousand-year soul bone, however, was a right leg soul bone.

Among the conventional six soul bones, the torso bone was the most important, providing the greatest enhancements.

Next came the head, followed by the right arm, left arm, left leg, and right leg bones.

This left arm soul bone emitted a faint green glow, suggesting it was wind-attributed. As for which soul beast it came from, Ning Fengzhi hadn't said, and Dai Mubai hadn't asked.

"This soul bone is quite suitable for assault or agility-type Soul Masters. Fifty thousand years—it's good quality."

Zhu Zhuqing watched silently from the side, her gaze a little dazed.

Why did Dai Mubai suddenly have two soul bones again? Were soul bones as common as cabbages?

"Zhuqing, take this soul bone and absorb it."

Dai Mubai directly handed the left arm soul bone to the dumbfounded Zhu Zhuqing. Trading for these soul bones was originally to equip her better.

She had nothing now except for him—far too pitiable.

"Okay."

Zhu Zhuqing didn't refuse, nor did she ask where these soul bones came from.

Dai Mubai was her husband. Would he harm her? Even if he did, she would accept it.

"Go absorb it. This is a fifty-thousand-year soul bone. Its soul power should be enough to help you break through to Rank 30."

Dai Mubai's words were conservative.

Even for a Soul Elder, absorbing a fifty-thousand-year soul bone could increase their level by at least two or three ranks.

After Zhu Zhuqing absorbed this soul bone and obtained her soul ring, her level would certainly exceed 31.

"Fifty thousand years?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the soul bone in surprise. A fifty-thousand-year soul bone was a rare treasure—even the entire Zhu family only possessed one.

With a soft kiss on Dai Mubai's cheek, Zhu Zhuqing took the left arm soul bone, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to absorb it.

For those from noble clans, the precautions for absorbing soul bones were common knowledge.

Even if they hadn't absorbed one before, they were well-versed in the theoretical aspects.

Dai Mubai turned his attention to the thirty-thousand-year right leg soul bone. It wasn't entirely complete, including only most of the thigh and part of the lower leg.

"Ugh, trash."

The soul bone emitted a red glow with fire-attributed fluctuations, clearly suitable for fire-attributed Soul Masters.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, being wealthy, purchased all usable soul bones regardless of their Martial Soul compatibility.

The sect had many non-direct disciples with a variety of Martial Souls, so there would always be someone suitable.

Of course, such rewards wouldn't be given out until someone made a significant contribution to the sect.

This was why the fifty-thousand-year left arm soul bone Zhu Zhuqing absorbed, even though it wasn't gem-attributed, was still a heritage-level soul bone for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

After carefully storing away the right leg soul bone, Dai Mubai guarded Zhu Zhuqing, who was still absorbing her soul bone, without disturbing her.

As time passed, by the next morning, Zhu Zhuqing had successfully absorbed the fifty-thousand-year soul bone, and her soul power had reached Rank 30.

After greeting Flender, the two left Shrek Academy and headed to the Star Dou Forest.

The forest wasn't far. If they moved quickly and were lucky, they could return in two days.

The soul ring hunt went smoothly. With Dai Mubai's help, Zhu Zhuqing successfully absorbed a 2,500-year-old soul ring.

With the enhancements provided by the fifty-thousand-year soul bone, absorbing a 2,500-year-old soul ring was not a challenge for Zhu Zhuqing.

The pair didn't linger and returned to Shrek Academy. Zhu Zhuqing's soul power had now reached Rank 35.

"Zhuqing, don't cultivate your soul power for now. Focus on stabilizing your current strength first."

Dai Mubai rubbed Zhu Zhuqing's head gently as he spoke.

Her power had grown from Rank 27 to Rank 35 far too quickly. Without a solid foundation, she wouldn't be able to fully control and apply her strength.

"Alright, I understand."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded obediently. Whatever Dai Mubai said, she would follow.

"Starting tomorrow, we'll do 1v1 sparring sessions. I'll act as your sparring partner to help you quickly master your new soul skills."

"As for soul bone skills, you can practice occasionally, but unless absolutely necessary, it's better not to reveal them."

Soul bones stirred people's greed. Even thousand-year soul bones could trigger fights in the Soul Master world, let alone ten-thousand-year soul bones.

Treasures like these brought immense danger!

Before they had absolute strength, it was better to keep them hidden.

"Okay."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded again, her demeanor soft and obedient.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai smiled, leaned close to Zhu Zhuqing's ear, and whispered,

"Well, today, let's have a different kind of sparring session…"

Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed red at his words, but she didn't refuse. She just nodded with a blush.

As time passed, around 7 or 8 in the evening, Dai Mubai leisurely made his way to Zhao Wuji's residence.

Although Zhao Wuji had his flaws, he had been genuinely good to Dai Mubai.

When facing a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, Zhao Wuji's first instinct wasn't to flee but to buy time for Dai Mubai to escape.

From Dai Mubai's perspective, no matter what others thought, he couldn't find fault with Zhao Wuji.

"Old Zhao, open up! I've brought you a gift…"

(End of Chapter)

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