The Gift of an External Soul Bone

Dugu Yan took the bone out of the box, held it in her palm, and examined it from all angles. Her brow furrowed slightly. "What is this? It looks like a spider. It's rather frightening."

Tang San was momentarily speechless at Dugu Yan's question.

But thinking about it, it makes sense External Soul Bones are so rare that ordinary people might never see one in their entire lives, let alone hear about it.

Tang San explained, "This is an External Soul Bone I obtained from a two-thousand-year- Man Faced Demon Spider. I call it the Eight Spider Lances."

"Soul Bone?" Dugu Yan flipped through the pages. "This doesn't seem like it!"

"It's External Soul Bone," Tang San patiently continued to explain. "Ordinary Soul Bones are divided into six positions: limbs, head, and torso. Only one Soul Bone can be absorbed from each position. But External Soul Bones don't occupy these six positions, and they can grow along with the host, making them as valuable as Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling stared wide-eyed. Dugu Yan's hand holding the Eight Spider Lances trembled slightly, her eyes filled with shock. "That... that thing is too precious. Comparable to Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone?"

"Of course, how could something not be valuable enough to be worthy of you, Yan Yan?" Tang San had no choice but to utter another of his usual scumbag lines.

Dugu Yan's lips curved into a smile, but she quickly suppressed it. She shook her head, put the Eight Spider Lances back into the jade box, and pushed it in front of Tang San without hesitation. "Then I don't want it. External Soul Bones are so precious, you keep them for yourself. You need them more than I do."

Tang San was indeed moved upon hearing this. Faced with such a valuable item, Dugu Yan was able to give it to him without hesitation and immediately.

Tang San reached out and grasped Dugu Yan's hand, then took Ye Lingling's hand. Ye Lingling resisted slightly for a moment when her hand was pulled up, but quickly accepted it, her fingers gently resting on Tang San's palm.

Tang San looked at the two of them, his gaze earnest and resolute. "Now that we're together, of course I should give you the best. I, Tang San, will never mistreat my woman in this lifetime."

Dugu Yan's face flushed slightly, and she scolded playfully, "Who's your woman? Aren't you ashamed?"

Then she added firmly, "Then I want to leave it for you to absorb. You are our backbone; only when you are strong can we be safe."

Tang San shook his head. "It's poisonous, which suits you perfectly but not me. Besides, I already have External Soul Bone."

Tang San knew that if External Soul Bone wasn't absorbed along with Soul Ring, but was taken from Soul Beast's body, then not just anyone could absorb it.

To absorb External Soul Bone has left the body, it must be of the same origin as the original; otherwise, a rejection reaction will occur, resulting in injury at best and destruction at worst.

The Eight Spider Lances come from the Man Faced Demon Spider, a poisonous Soul Beast. Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphorous Flood Dragon Martial Soul is also poisonous, making them a perfect match. It's safest for her to absorb this External Soul Bone.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan stopped refusing. She kissed Tang San on the cheek, picked up the Eight Spider Lances, and asked, "Alright, how should I absorb it?"

"Place it on your back, guide it with your Soul Power, and let it merge with your spine."

After explaining the method, Tang San added, "The process might be a little painful, so you must bear with it."

After Tang San finished speaking, he felt that what he had just said was a bit strange, so he continued to explain, "Because External Soul Bones are very difficult to control in the early stages, it's like having several uncontrollable spider legs growing on your back. You need to control it with your whole being, just like controlling your own arm. Make the eight Spider Spears as flexible as your fingers."

Dugu Yan nodded and stood up. "Okay, then I'll go to my room to absorb it."

After saying that, he couldn't wait to take the jade box and go upstairs.

Only Tang San and Ye Lingling remained in the living room.

Ye Lingling lowered her head, placed her hands on her knees, and unconsciously twisted her fingers together.

Tang San could see a faint blush at the base of Ye Lingling's ears. He stood up, walked to Ye Lingling's side, and sat down very close to her.

Ye Lingling's body tensed slightly, and her fingers clenched even tighter.

Tang San reached out and gently grasped Ye Lingling's hand. Ye Lingling's hand was cool, her fingers were slender and long, and her skin was as smooth as jade.

Ye Lingling didn't pull her hand away or look up; she simply let Tang San hold it quietly, her breathing becoming a little rapid.

"Lingling," Tang San spoke, his voice soft, "Do you remember what you said in the Soul Hunting Forest?"

Ye Lingling's face turned even redder, and her voice was so soft it was almost a mosquito's buzz. "What did you say?"

Tang San's lips curled into a smile, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Tell me, if you find a way, I'll marry you."

"Yes, I remember. What's wrong?" Ye Lingling said, lowering her head even further.

Tang San dropped his joking tone, his voice becoming serious and solemn. "Lingling, perhaps I've already found it."

Ye Lingling suddenly raised her head, her blue eyes filled with shock. Seeing that Tang San didn't seem to be joking, she asked incredulously, "Really?"

"Hmm." Tang San nodded, then took out an Immortal Herb from his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Purse.

The Immortal Herb had an elegant and luxurious appearance, with a golden tulip blooming at its top. The petals were as thick as silk, and golden liquid seemed to flow in the stamen. The entire Immortal Herb exuded a rich fragrance, and just one whiff made every pore on the body feel relaxed and refreshed.

"This flower is called the Aromatic Silk Beauty, a kind of Immortal-Grade Medicinal Herb," Tang San explained. "Its effect is to break the limitations of the rules of heaven and earth, allowing Martial Souls to break through their original constraints, and even evolve."

Tang San looked into Ye Lingling's eyes and said gently, "I believe that if you absorb it, it will definitely allow your Martial Soul to break through its limitations and even evolve into a higher-level form. The inheritance restrictions of the Nine Heart Begonia may be broken by this flower."

Ye Lingling gazed at the golden tulip, her blue eyes reflecting the golden light, with a hint of tears glistening in them.

But Tang San changed the subject, his tone becoming serious. "However, Lingling, I don't recommend you absorb it now. It's best to wait until after the Soul Master Tournament to use it secretly."

"During the Soul Master Tournament, the Spirit Hall, all the major sects, and all the major powers will be keeping an eye on you. If your Nine Heart Begonia evolves before then and your strength increases significantly, you'll be more likely to be targeted."

"Especially the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, currently the top support sect. If your support abilities surpass those of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and there are no inheritance restrictions, it might attract unnecessary trouble. Human hearts are unpredictable!"

"If anyone were to be tempted by greed, it could endanger the Ye Family, and that would be a terrible loss."

After listening, Ye Lingling instantly understood the implications. Looking at Tang San with eyes full of trust and reliance, she softly said, "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Tang San put the Immortal Herb back into his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Purse): "I'll keep it for now. After the Soul Master Tournament ends in a year, we'll find a quiet place. I'll protect you while you absorb it. No matter what happens, I'll be there."

"Mm!" Ye Lingling nodded.