Looking at the Thousand-Year Soul Ring, Xiao Han could not help sighing inwardly.
Before Shui Bing'er had even begun absorbing it, Xiao Han already knew what kind of soul skill it would grant her.
Shui Bing'er's first three soul skills seemed to have been predetermined; even as a Transmigrator, he could not interfere with that outcome in advance.
Fortunately, this Thousand-Year Soul Ring could bring her considerable offensive power.
After adjusting her condition, Shui Bing'er began absorbing the Soul Ring.
Lin Zhiruo, Xiao Han, and Xue Wu waited quietly nearby.
Xiao Han suddenly said:
"Mom, I broke through to Level Thirty-Three during the battle just now."
Lin Zhiruo was somewhat delighted upon hearing this.
"Really? Over the past month, you poured most of your energy into studying that lousy book and hardly cultivated at all. I was just about to give you a talking-to."
"Mom, that book is an invaluable treasure. It is incredibly precious. One day, I'll prove its worth to you."
"Enough, enough. Cultivating properly is your top priority. And don't get too smug. Once Bing'er and Xue Wu absorb their Third Soul Rings, they'll catch up to you soon enough."
Xue Wu joined in.
"Dean Lin, I also made a breakthrough just now."
"You broke through to Level Thirty?"
"Yes."
Lin Zhiruo nodded happily.
"That's wonderful. Once Bing'er finishes absorbing her Soul Ring, we'll find a suitable Soul Beast for you."
Xiao Han suddenly said:
"Mom, have you noticed that Xue Wu and Bing'er have become increasingly coordinated? During that battle just now, I think I saw the beginnings of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."
"A Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
"Yes. I mentioned it to Bing'er before."
Xiao Han knew that Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's Martial Soul Fusion Skill would come sooner or later.
However, with his early intervention, the sooner it came, the better.
Lin Zhiruo thought for a moment, then nodded slightly and looked at Xue Wu.
"Xiao Han has a point. You and Bing'er really have become more and more in sync. Perhaps you truly can join forces and complete a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."
"Yes, Bing'er mentioned it to me too. She said it was Xiao Han's suggestion. We planned to study it properly after obtaining our Third Soul Rings."
"Good. We'll study it together when the time comes."
Time passed second by second, and Shui Bing'er finally absorbed the Thousand-Year Soul Ring completely.
When she opened her eyes again, she could clearly feel that her strength seemed to have crossed into an entirely new realm.
Xiao Han asked:
"Bing'er, you finally finished absorbing the Soul Ring. How was it? How much did your Soul Power increase?"
Shui Bing'er stood up and smiled.
"Just as you said, the Thousand-Year Soul Ring seems to have raised my strength by an entire level. My Soul Power increased by more than one level, almost two."
"Yes, it's about the same as when I absorbed my Soul Ring last time. You might break through to Level Thirty-Two before we return to the academy."
"I hope so."
Xue Wu said:
"Bing'er, congratulations. You've officially become a Battle Soul Elder. By the way, what is your Third Soul Skill?"
"It's an offensive skill, similar to the Frost Moon Ice Ring Beast's halo attack. When I activate it, a wave of icy blue light spreads outward from me to form an ice ring. While dealing damage to the enemy, it can also reflect their soul skills and inflict a freezing effect."
Lin Zhiruo nodded.
"Bing'er, this soul skill is quite good. Compared to your first two group-control and defensive skills, this one greatly improves your offensive power."
"Yes. Thank you for finding such a suitable Soul Beast for me."
"Why are you being so formal with me? Isn't this what I'm supposed to do? Here's some good news: Xue Wu has also broken through to Level Thirty."
"Really?"
Shui Bing'er looked at Xue Wu with a face full of surprise.
"Xue Wu, you'll soon have your own Third Soul Ring too."
"Yes."
Xiao Han looked around. The sky was still bright.
"Let's go look for a Soul Beast before it gets dark."
"Alright."
The group of four continued onward, searching for a suitable Thousand-Year Soul Beast for Xue Wu.
After two days of tireless searching, the four arrived at a forest of Ice and Snow.
Suddenly, a crisp, lingering cry rang out from somewhere nearby, like a note carried on the cold wind, drawing their attention.
"It's an Ice Whisper Snow Kite!"
Lin Zhiruo's keen senses immediately detected an unusual aura.
"Quick, follow me."
Lin Zhiruo's figure flashed forward, with Xiao Han, Shui Bing'er, and Xue Wu close behind her.
As they drew nearer, that immaculate white figure gradually came into view.
An Ice Whisper Snow Kite was soaring through the forest. Its snow-white wings beat as though it were searching for prey.
Lin Zhiruo could sense that the Ice Whisper Snow Kite had cultivated for more than a thousand years, but less than two thousand.
It was precisely the Soul Beast they had come for.
"The Ice Whisper Snow Kite can control wind and snow. The one in the air has cultivated for over a thousand years, making it perfect for Xue Wu."
"Mom, let us handle this Soul Beast ourselves."
"It's circling high in the sky. By the time you get close, it will probably have flown away. Do you have any good ideas?"
Lin Zhiruo did not want to miss such a suitable Soul Beast either, but she was even more willing to give the children an opportunity to train.
Letting them hunt a Soul Beast themselves could test their courage and strength while also nurturing coordination between them.
Xiao Han thought for a moment before saying:
"Mom, we can outsmart it. One of us can serve as bait."
Xue Wu stepped forward.
"Xiao Han's idea is good. I'll be the bait."
Xiao Han and Shui Bing'er exchanged a glance and nodded.
Xue Wu, whose offensive power was the weakest, was indeed more suited to acting as bait.
"Xue Wu, be careful."
"Yes. Nothing will happen. I believe in you."
After saying that, Xue Wu walked out alone.
Xiao Han, Shui Bing'er, and Lin Zhiruo moved carefully through the forest, keeping an appropriate distance from Xue Wu.
The Ice Whisper Snow Kite quickly spotted the human girl walking alone across the open snowfield.
Suddenly, it dove sharply downward.
With a beat of its enormous wings, an Ice and Snow Storm surged toward Xue Wu at an astonishing speed.
At the instant the Ice Whisper Snow Kite swooped down, Xiao Han released his True Ice Bow and Arrow martial soul.
"Ten Thousand Arrows Firing!"
With Xiao Han's low shout, streaks of icy blue arrows shot toward the Ice Whisper Snow Kite like a sudden downpour.
The Ice Whisper Snow Kite possessed an innate fear of bows and arrows. Faced with the sudden rain of arrows, it let out a startled cry and beat its wings to flee.
At that moment, Shui Bing'er descended from the sky and unleashed her Third Soul Skill.
An icy blue halo rapidly spread outward from her, slamming fiercely into the Ice Whisper Snow Kite.
The powerful impact hurled it toward the ground, sending snow flying everywhere.
The Ice Whisper Snow Kite was clearly badly wounded after landing. Its feathers were disheveled, and its eyes revealed unwillingness and despair.
Without the slightest hesitation, Xue Wu flashed forward. The sharp blade in her hand gleamed with cold light beneath the sun as she mercilessly delivered the decisive strike.
The blade pierced through the Ice Whisper Snow Kite's chest, ending its life.
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