Ye Lingling's Fourth Soul Ring, the Verdant Wood Spirit Deer

Lin Chen wiped away the tears from Xiao Wu's eyes and said with a smile, "I didn't think you were stupid and lied to you. It's just that you're not smart enough. If I hadn't helped you conceal your Soul Beast aura, you probably would have been captured as soon as you entered Heaven Dou City."

Xiao Wu retorted angrily, "You're the one who's not smart! And when did you help me conceal my Soul Beast aura? How come I didn't know!"

"If I let you know, wouldn't I have been exposed long ago?" Lin Chen shook his head with a smile, pointing to the pink Sachet hanging from Xiao Wu's waist, "Take this Sachet off."

Xiao Wu glanced down at the pink Sachet at her waist and asked with some confusion, "Why did you take it off?"

Lin Chen smiled and said, "That Sachet contains a very precious Immortal Herb called the Aromatic Silk Beauty."

"Back in Nuoding City, to prevent your Soul Beast aura from being exposed, we put it in Sachet for you to wear, which concealed the Soul Beast aura on your body."

"So as long as you have that Sachet, even if Titled Douluo stands in front of you, they won't be able to sense the aura of Soul Beast on you."

Xiao Wu was stunned.

She looked down at the Sachet at her waist, her fingers gently tracing the pink silk surface.

For so many years, she has always carried this Sachet with her. Except when she takes a bath, she wears it even when she sleeps. She has long been used to its presence.

She initially thought it was just an ordinary gift, a token of Lin Chen's affection, but she never imagined that it contained such a deeper meaning.

"So all these years, you've been helping me hide my identity?" Xiao Wu asked, her voice trembling with emotion.

Lin Chen nodded and said, "Of course. If I didn't help you conceal your identity, wouldn't bringing you back to Heaven Dou City be harming you?"

Xiao Wu's eyes reddened again. She suddenly rushed over and hugged Lin Chen's shoulders, saying, "Why are you like this? You never say anything and just keep doing things by yourself."

"Don't cry, Yan Yan and the others will laugh at you if they see you like this," Lin Chen said gently, patting Xiao Wu's back.

After a long while, Xiao Wu wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her emotions gradually calming down. She looked up at Lin Chen and said in a choked voice, "You called me out alone, it couldn't just be to reveal my identity, could it?"

Lin Chen scratched his head and said, "I knew I couldn't hide it from you. The main reason I'm telling you this is that I need your help with something."

Xiao Wu paused for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "What do you want me to help you with?"

Lin Chen said, "I would like to meet the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape."

Xiao Wu asked in surprise, "How did you know about Da Ming and Er Ming?"

"During my time cultivating at the Spirit Hall, I came across many secrets, and that's how I got to know Da Ming Er Ming."

Lin Chen continued, "However, I'm not looking for them this time to be their enemy, but for something very important."

"This matter concerns the safety of the Douluo Continent, so I need the power of Da Ming Er Ming to protect the current peace."

Xiao Wu lowered her head and said hesitantly, "But Da Ming and Er Ming might not want to see humans. They hate humans."

Lin Chen shook his head and said firmly, "Regardless of whether they dislike humans or not, I need to see them."

Seeing Lin Chen's seriousness, Xiao Wu smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as I'm involved, Da Ming Er Ming will definitely help you!"

"If they don't agree, I'll... I'll make a scene with them!"

Lin Chen smiled and ruffled Xiao Wu's hair, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

"As long as I show my aura, Er Ming will definitely come." Xiao Wu snorted, wiped the tears from her face, reached out and took off the Sachet from her waist, and handed it to Lin Chen.

The moment the Sachet left her body, Lin Chen could clearly feel a change in Xiao Wu's aura.

The aura of the Soul Beast, which had been completely concealed by the Aromatic Silk Beauty, began to emanate outwards. Although it was still very weak, a faint trace of the fluctuations belonging to a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast could already be detected.

"Silly girl, we still need to help Lingling hunt for Soul Rings, it's not time to see them yet." Lin Chen smiled and shook his head, then squatted down and gently put the Sachet back on Xiao Wu.

"Alright then, just let me know when you see them." Xiao Wu nodded, touched the pink Sachet she had just finished wearing at her waist, and smiled.

The next morning, after packing their things, the group continued their journey deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.

After walking for about half a day, Lin Chen's spiritual power vaguely sensed the aura of a Soul Beast.

"Stop for a moment." Lin Chen stopped and waved to the crowd.

"There's a Soul Beast ahead, probably around six thousand years old," Lin Chen said after carefully sensing it. "Its aura is very gentle; it doesn't seem to be an offensive Soul Beast. It's more likely a healing Soul Beast."

Dugu Yan said with a smile, "Finally found a suitable Soul Beast, Lingling, let's go!"

Ye Lingling nodded and turned her gaze back to Linlin.

"Okay, let's go take a look." Lin Chen nodded to Ye Lingling and led the group towards the direction from which the aura was coming.

They hadn't gone far when Lin Chen and the others spotted a deer-shaped Soul Beast standing in a clearing in the forest ahead.

Its entire body is emerald green, and its fur has a faint wood-like luster. On its head grows a pair of shimmering antlers, with fine vines Entanglement around them.

"This is the Verdant Wood Spirit Deer." Dugu Yan introduced the Soul Beast to everyone upon seeing it, "This Soul Beast is a wood-attribute healing Soul Beast, and the Soul Rings it produces are very suitable for Lingling to absorb."

Lin Chen turned to Ye Lingling and asked with a smile, "This Soul Beast is a good match for the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, what do you think?"

Ye Lingling looked at the Verdant Wood Spirit Deer and nodded, saying, "Then I'll trouble you to help me hunt down this Soul Beast."

"Then leave it to me." Lin Chen nodded with a smile, Ultimate Armor instantly materialized, its silver-white armor plates gleaming coldly in the forest.

Sensing a deadly threat, the Verdant Wood Spirit Deer turned to flee.

But Lin Chen didn't give it a chance to escape. The Ultimate Zero Sword flashed with a cold light, Lin Chen's figure flashed to the front of the spirit deer. The Ultimate Zero Sword pierced the spirit deer's body, instantly injuring it severely.

"All done." Lin Chen clapped his hands and said to Ye Lingling behind him, "Lingling, come over here and prepare to absorb the Soul Ring. We'll protect you."

"Thank you." Ye Lingling nodded gently, took out a small knife and ended the life of the Verdant Wood Spirit Deer. A deep purple Soul Ring slowly rose up.

Ye Lingling walked to the corpse of the Soul Beast, sat down cross-legged, and guided the purple Soul Ring into her body.

Then, Ye Lingling sat cross-legged on the ground and began to absorb her fourth Soul Ring.

As Ye Lingling began absorbing the Soul Ring, a soft light emanated from her body, and a peaceful aura filled the surrounding air.