stonecrandall Chapter 455 Zhu Zhuqing's External Soul Bone
Chapter 455 Zhu Zhuqing's External Soul Bone
Chapter 455 Zhu Zhuqing's External Soul Bone
Before leaving with Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Qifeng glanced at a certain spot in the shadows. As expected, Tang Hao, that coward, still didn't make a move.
Ye Qifeng was very careful; he only dislocated Tang San's two arms and punched him in the stomach to make him experience the pain and vomiting.
Therefore, Tang San did not suffer any substantial damage.
However, that's enough.
To deal with someone as arrogant and conceited as Tang San, physical pain is hardly enough to subdue him; a mental attack is necessary.
What Tang San cares about most is, of course, his "sister" Xiao Wu, who brings him the warmth of "family".
Therefore, Ye Qifeng dealt a heavy blow to Xiao Wu's mischievous rabbit. With this stimulus, Tang San will definitely be deeply affected, and let him fall into regret, remorse, and self-doubt.
Behind the shadow of a large tree in the dense forest.
Tang Hao, dressed in a tattered black robe, held a withered blue silver grass in his left hand. The red light in his eyes, hidden under his robe and hat, flickered slightly. A thick hammer had already fallen into his right palm, as if he wanted to stop Ye Qifeng and Zhu Zhuqing.
But after thinking about it, he ultimately suppressed his impulse and did not chase after them.
Tang Hao casually tossed aside the hammer in his hand and turned to look at Tang San, who was holding Xiao Wu in the middle of the Shrek camp with a gloomy and dejected expression. He couldn't help but frown slightly and feel a little dissatisfied. Could he not even handle such a small setback?
Mistress, don't let me down.
Tang Hao did not choose to show himself. In his view, Tang San had to face, understand, and overcome some setbacks on his own in order to surpass himself, go further, and become stronger.
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Ye Qifeng drove Zhu Zhuqing several kilometers away, and when he realized that Tang Hao was not following, he stopped in a safe place.
"Zhuqing, keep this safe."
After placing Zhu Zhuqing on the ground, Ye Qifeng took out the Dragon Beard Needle he had retrieved from Dai Mubai and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing.
Speaking of which, that bastard Dai Mubai is quite pitiful.
First, Zhu Zhuqing fed him a huge handful of dragon whisker needles, letting him experience what extreme pain was like.
Later, Ye Qifeng forcibly extracted it, skin and flesh intact, leaving no part of its body unscathed. Even its face was missing several large chunks of flesh, making it a truly pitiful sight.
"Thank you, Brother Ye."
Zhu Zhuqing said thank you in a clear and melodious voice, took the Dragon Beard Needle from Ye Qifeng and put it back into her storage ring.
These dragon whisker needles are pretty good; she likes them a lot. They're really effective at dealing with trash like Dai Mubai.
At this moment, a dark, gloomy mist suddenly drifted out from a shadow in the forest and arrived in front of Ye Qifeng and Zhu Zhuqing in the blink of an eye. It then condensed into a tall figure shrouded in a wide black robe, making it impossible to see his face.
It was none other than Ghost Douluo, the Ghostly Demon.
"Teacher, you're back too."
Upon seeing the ghost suddenly appear, Zhu Zhuqing's joy intensified.
"Yes, I'm back."
The ghostly voice was hoarse, and he replied succinctly.
In fact, he returned to Shrek Academy at the same time as Ye Qifeng, but he did not show himself immediately. Instead, he hid in the shadows and kept a watchful eye on Tang Hao.
One reason why Ye Qifeng dared to attack Tang San and his companions under Tang Hao's watchful eye was because he sensed that Gui Mei had returned.
"Your Highness!"
After answering Zhu Zhuqing, Gui Mei placed his right hand on his left chest, bowed slightly to Ye Qifeng, and paid his respects.
"Elder Ghost, there's no need for such formalities."
Ye Qifeng looked at the ghost and asked with a smile:
"How is it?"
The ghost knew exactly what Ye Qifeng was asking, and immediately answered in a deep voice:
"We have successfully completed our mission. The habitat of the Titan Ape has been located beside a lake deep within the core of the Star Dou Great Forest."
"Just as His Highness the Holy Son predicted, the Azure Bull Python, another ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest, also dwells in that lake. However, I dared not get too close and was unable to see the Azure Bull Python's true form."
"But I can sense the presence of the Azure Bull Python. There's no mistake about the massive thunderous energy in the lake; it's definitely it."
When the Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python were mentioned, Ghost seemed excited, his hoarse voice revealing a hint of agitation.
After all, they were two 100,000-year-old soul beasts, and the undisputed rulers of the Star Dou Great Forest.
For tens of thousands of years, countless people have tried to hunt it down to obtain its soul rings and soul bones, but in the end, they have all failed because they did not know its whereabouts, or had to give up.
Now that he has found the exact location, how could the ghost not be excited?
After listening to the ghostly tale, Ye Qifeng nodded slightly:
"Thank you for your hard work, Elder Gui. However, I would also like to trouble you to record the habitat of the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, especially the exact location of that lake."
"It would be best to draw up a map and determine a safe route to the habitat of the Titanape and the Azure Bull Python."
The ghost immediately cupped its hands and said:
"Understood, leave this to me."
During the time he had been tracking the Titan Ape, he had already scouted out the distribution of the soul beasts along the way and drawn up a safe route, which was no problem.
"Your Highness, should we immediately report this to His Holiness the Pope and have him lead a powerful force to hunt down the Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python?"
"Her Holiness the Pope has been collecting information about these two soul beasts for many years, but without much success. If we report this matter to Her Holiness the Pope as soon as possible, I believe she will be very pleased."
Ye Qifeng glanced at Gui Mei with some surprise, gaining a new understanding of his loyalty. He truly deserved to be his teacher's right-hand man, always considering his teacher's needs.
They probably knew that their teacher possessed twin martial souls and urgently needed a 100,000-year soul ring to break through the limitations.
However, simply hunting is not enough; we must maximize our profits.
Let's leave the Titan Ape and the Azure Bull Python alone for now and let them live a few more years.
Anyway, they don't have much time left.
After a moment's thought, Ye Qifeng shook his head:
"This matter is not urgent."
"The Spirit Hall is currently at a critical stage of development and it is not advisable to mobilize a large number of experts to avoid attracting the attention of the two great empires and the three upper sects. At this stage, it is best to keep a low profile."
"We can inform our teacher about the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python once we return to Wuhun City."
"Furthermore, the hunting plan needs to be well-developed and prepared to prevent them from escaping."
"Let's go hunt for a soul ring for Zhu Qing first."
Seeing that Ye Qifeng said this, Guimei naturally had no objection.
That's fine. While I'm hunting for a spirit ring for my disciple, I'll first gather information on the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, as well as their safe routes.
We can then report to His Holiness the Pope in detail, so as not to forget any important information and cause any mistakes.
Then.
Under the covert protection of ghosts.
Ye Qifeng led Zhu Zhuqing directly into the deeper part of the forest.
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On the other side of the Starry Sky Forest.
Just as Ye Qifeng was leading Zhu Zhuqing deeper into the forest to hunt for soul rings.
Dragon Lord Meng Shu and Snake Lady Chao Tianxiang were leading their granddaughter Meng Yiran towards the outer edge of the deep forest in a completely opposite direction, intending to leave the Star Dou Great Forest and return to the Dragon and Snake Mansion in Barak Royal City.
Along the way, the dragon and snake couple were all smiles, feeling as if they had become decades younger, and they talked a lot more.
The two were just like two curious teenagers, constantly asking Meng Yiran about the changes in her martial soul and soul skills.
Of course, they also couldn't help but ask about the details of Meng Yiran's time with Ye Qifeng over those few days.
Faced with her grandparents' persistent questioning, Meng Yiran, though shy, answered all their questions without reservation.
The elderly couple watched their granddaughter, who was talking eloquently and occasionally flashing a sweet smile, no longer displaying her former aloof, arrogant, and sullen demeanor. They were all smiles and filled with joy.
Since Meng Yiran's parents met their demise, Dragon Lord and Snake Granny have rarely seen a smile on her face, let alone such a radiant one.
All of these changes were thanks to a boy named Ye Qifeng.
However, the thought of his granddaughter being taken advantage of still bothered him, and he muttered a dissatisfied remark:
"I will never let that brat Ye Qifeng get away with this."
Upon hearing this, Meng Yiran, standing nearby, immediately blushed and protested:
"Oh, Grandpa, Brother Qifeng didn't do it on purpose. He's such a nice guy, you can't bully him."
Long Gong Meng Shu paused, suddenly feeling as if his own little cotton-padded jacket was leaking air and his elbow was starting to turn outwards, and he felt a pang of unease.
The snake woman beside him didn't say anything, but just smiled and watched the dragon prince with envy.
Dragon Lord turned to Snake Woman and said:
"Xiang'er, don't just watch! You're still losing out, aren't you going to do something?"
Snake Granny Chaotianxiang gave him a disgruntled look:
"What's there to say? Why should we meddle so much in the affairs of young people?"
"Besides, where did Yiran suffer a loss? Not only did she consume a celestial herb, which strengthened her physique, enhanced her talent, and evolved her martial soul, but she also obtained an external soul bone, absorbed two soul rings beyond the limit, and her soul power soared directly from level 30 to level 42."
"If it were you, would you take this loss? Others would love to take it but can't."
Hearing what the snake woman said, the dragon man thought about it carefully and realized it was indeed true. His anger suddenly subsided considerably, and he raised his hand to stroke his beard.
"That's right. This is a good deal! Not only is it a good deal, it seems like we made a fortune, haha—"
It didn't take long.
With the combined efforts of the dragon and snake couple, they accelerated at full speed.
The three members of the family quickly traversed the outer area of the Star Dou Great Forest and arrived at the edge of the region.
After slowing down and coming to a stop, Long Gong breathed a deep sigh of relief. He could finally relax a bit. Even as a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse, he was still a little tired from pushing his soul power to travel at full speed.
"Coming out this time was absolutely the right decision; the opportunities we've gained are truly immense. Thank you to our ancestors, the Dragon and Snake lineage, for their blessings!"
Standing at the edge of the Starry Sky Forest, the Snake Granny clasped her hands together and bowed devoutly in the direction of the Dragon Snake Mansion.
"Thank you for the blessings of our ancestors, the dragons and snakes!"
Both Long Gong Meng Shu and Meng Yiran clasped their hands together and bowed devoutly.
This is a tradition of their Dragon and Snake family. Whenever a member of the family obtains a treasure or an opportunity, they must pay homage to their Dragon and Snake ancestors.
"And thank you, Brother Qifeng, for your kindness!"
Meng Yiran added a sentence.
"Yes! Still, we must remember this kindness!"
Snake Granny Chaotianxiang stepped forward, patted Meng Yiran on the shoulder, and solemnly instructed her:
"Our Dragon and Snake family has always been clear about gratitude and resentment. Now that we have received your kindness, we must repay it properly in the future."
"With your current aptitude, you have the potential to become a Title Douluo. You must work hard and not waste this talent!"
Long Gong's expression also turned slightly serious, and he echoed his wife's words:
"Good! Remember what your grandmother said!"
Meng Yiran nodded emphatically, her eyes resolute, and said:
"Grandpa and Grandma, don't worry, I will remember this and work hard! I will definitely not let Brother Qifeng down!"
Upon seeing this, the elderly couple exchanged a smile, feeling quite gratified.
At the same time, he secretly decided that after returning to the Dragon Serpent Mansion, he would immediately contact the Spirit Hall to strengthen the relationship between the two sides and also find out about Ye Qifeng's whereabouts.
Regardless, they were determined to have Ye Qifeng as their grandson-in-law.
"Let's go back to the Dragon and Snake Mansion first."
Long Gong walked to Meng Yiran's side and said softly.
Meng Yiran glanced back at the Star Dou Great Forest without saying a word, but her lingering gaze said it all.
But no matter how reluctant she was, she eventually returned to the Dragon Serpent Palace in Barak City, the capital of the Barak Kingdom, with her grandparents.
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Time flies like an arrow.
Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Ye Qifeng brought Zhu Zhuqing back to Wuhun City.
The two of them and the ghost stayed deep in the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest for more than a week, and finally successfully hunted two spirit rings for Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing's third soul ring came from a top-tier bloodline soul beast—the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, and its age was almost the same as the Human-Faced Demon Spider soul ring that Meng Yiran obtained.
However, in terms of bloodline, the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear is much higher than the Human-Faced Demon Spider, and the quality of the Soul Rings it produces is naturally much higher than that of the Human-Faced Demon Spider.
Fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing also obtained an external soul bone from the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear—the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's right palm bone.
The right palm bone is the highest-grade soul bone that the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear can produce, and it comes with the soul skill—Dark Gold Terrorclaw.
This skill can be considered the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's strongest attack. It is launched from the right palm and can extend five sharp claws. It also has two modes: normal mode and soul skill attack mode.
With the agility-based Soul Master equipped with the Dark Gold Terror Claw, Zhu Zhuqing's strength will be greatly enhanced by her extreme speed and terrifying attack power.
As for Zhu Zhuqing's fourth soul ring.
Since no soul beast with a higher bloodline could be found as a substitute, the most suitable soul beast was chosen as usual—the Ghost Tiger, but its age was ten thousand years old.
The Ghost Tiger Soul Ring grants the Soul Skill – Netherworld Shadow Clone, which can create multiple shadow clones that possess 100% of the original's attack power for a short period of time and can also use Soul Ring skills, making it a very powerful skill.
After obtaining the spirit ring for Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Qifeng took her directly back to Wuhun City and went to the Pope's Palace to meet Bibi Dong.
Seeing that Ye Qifeng had brought back another beautiful young woman, Bibi Dong's eyes held a slightly subtle expression, but she still greeted Zhu Zhuqing warmly.
Even knowing that she came from the Zhu family of the Star Luo Netherworld Grand Duke's Mansion, a rival force, he still generously accepted her to become a member of the Spirit Hall.
Zhu Zhuqing was a little nervous at first, after all, she was meeting the Pope of the Spirit Hall, who could be said to be the most powerful person in the world.
And importantly, she is also Brother Ye's teacher.
This left Zhu Zhuqing no choice but to be nervous.
However, after meeting Bibi Dong, Zhu Zhuqing's nervousness vanished instantly, replaced by a complete attraction to Bibi Dong, because Pope Bibi Dong...
It's so beautiful.
So beautiful that even Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but feel a little ashamed of herself.
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