Soul Bone Reward

Although her heart was filled with doubts, Bibi Dong still quickly put on the outfit.

Moreover, after experiencing such drastic ups and downs, she had calmed down considerably.

"Saintess, you can take a look at this first!"

Tian Hao took yesterday's Recording Soul Tool out of the Brocade Box and activated it with Soul Power. Soon, yesterday's recording was projected, accompanied by sound.

Although the Douluo Continent was technologically backward overall compared to his previous life, it was not inferior in certain areas.

The recording was short and soon finished playing, but Bibi Dong's expression was rather unpleasant. Her lover's words and actions had made her feel uncomfortable.

"I know that you truly love him, but none of us knows how deep his love for you runs. As your Teacher, I must oversee your choice.

The recording was merely a test for him from me as his Teacher. Unfortunately, he failed it just as you did.

I know you won't give up on this relationship easily. Why don't we make a Bet? You go and take the initiative to break up with Yu Xiaogang. I've already prepared the words for you and will have someone deliver them later. Practice them well. This will also be a test.

I'll give you and him a Ten-Year Period. If, within ten years, he still remains devoted to you and does not fall in love with someone else, then I'll approve of your relationship and let him marry into the Spirit Hall.

But if he forgets you and ends up with another woman, that proves you chose the wrong person. From now on, you'll obediently be the Saintess."

Following Tian Hao's Proposal, Qian Xunji stated the terms of the Bet. This was the limit of what he could tolerate.

Even if she failed, the ten-year buffer would give Dong'er's feelings for that good-for-nothing plenty of time to fade. By then, some matters would be much easier to deal with.

Besides, he did not believe Yu Xiaogang was the sort of lovestruck fool whose feelings could withstand the ends of the earth. If necessary, he could simply arrange for an experienced woman to seduce him.

There were always more methods than problems!

"I'll take the bet!"

Without a Second Thought, Bibi Dong agreed. She had decided to gamble, possessing absolute confidence in the relationship between herself and Xiao Gang.

Just as she loved Xiao Gang deeply and would never forget him for the rest of her life, Xiao Gang would surely feel the same way.

"Rest for three days. After three days, go find him and do as I just said. Don't play any tricks, and don't challenge your Teacher's bottom line again."

After saying this, he waved his hand, indicating that Bibi Dong should leave. He wanted some peace and quiet.

"Teacher, I'm sorry!"

After a moment of silence, Bibi Dong apologized to her Teacher before turning and leaving.

She did indeed know what she and her Teacher meant to the Spirit Hall. Precisely because of this, she understood that her Teacher would never approve of her relationship with Xiao Gang, which was why she had agreed to elope with Xiao Gang.

But now, it seemed that she had underestimated her Teacher's magnanimity and courage.

She only wanted to be with Xiao Gang forever. Whether she married into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan or brought Xiao Gang over to marry into her family made little difference—at least, it made little difference to her.

However, just as she was leaving, she suddenly seemed to understand something. She glared furiously at the young man, guessing that the reason her elopement with Xiao Gang had been exposed was probably related to him. No wonder she had seen this person several times before when she and Xiao Gang were in the Library.

Just wait and see how this Saintess deals with you.

Noticing Bibi Dong's fierce yet adorable gaze, Tian Hao returned a brilliant smile, making the Girl even angrier.

He did not take Bibi Dong's threat to heart. Someone with ties and weaknesses was not worth worrying about.

Moreover, he could take advantage of this opportunity to make some plans. He had long wanted to study a Twin Martial Souls Soul Master like Bibi Dong.

His Spiritual Soul Sea rejected Soul Beast Spirit Rings. Perhaps he could find a breakthrough through this woman and overtake others by taking a shortcut. If that conjecture succeeded, he could completely awaken a Second Martial Soul for himself.

"Alas!"

Qian Xunji let out a gloomy Sigh. For a moment, he did not know what to say.

In short, there was only one word: a trap!

"His Excellency need not worry. It's normal for young people to make mistakes. Mistakes and suffering are also the steps by which we grow quickly, just like a Whetstone. Only through constant tempering can a blade grow sharper."

Tian Hao comforted him. Some things were simply like this.

Besides, letting Bibi Dong experience this failed relationship was not entirely bad. At the very least, it could help her mature emotionally.

One only had to look at the young people of his previous life to understand. Those who had experienced a failed relationship undoubtedly matured faster.

Perhaps she would find it difficult to forget that relationship in the future, but she would eventually let go and see things clearly. At the very least, it would not affect her rational judgment.

That was also the main reason he had waited until he obtained evidence before reporting it.

Of course, the more important reason was that Bibi Dong was, after all, the Saintess of the Spirit Hall. Without solid evidence of catching her in the act, it would be difficult to make Qian Xunji believe him. One careless move could let Bibi Dong turn the tables on him, and he would be the one trapped.

Besides, he did not want to alert the enemy. He would wait until this Love Ulcer fully erupted, then expose and lay it bare completely, resolving it once and for all.

"How confident are you?"

Qian Xunji was somewhat uncertain. Bibi Dong was too important to him and the Spirit Hall. Not to mention letting her marry into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—even if he brought that good-for-nothing Yu Xiaogang over to marry into the Spirit Hall, he would still be unwilling.

"Ninety percent!"

Tian Hao did not dare to speak with absolute certainty. He only hoped that the Butterfly Effect caused by his existence would not be too great, and would at least not affect Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong meeting and getting to know each other.

As long as Those Two met, reaching the level described in the original story would only be a matter of time.

Moreover, he had set a ten-year limit, which was more than enough time for Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong to develop their relationship.

Even if the Butterfly Effect truly prevented Those Two from meeting, the Spirit Hall could still guide them together artificially.

"You'll take full responsibility for this matter. I'll have Ling Yuan assist you."

Qian Xunji was very gratified and satisfied. He knew that this was a cautious little fellow. If he said he was ninety percent confident, then the matter was basically assured.

"This matter definitely wasn't planned by Yu Xiaogang alone. Yu Yuanzhen must have been directing things from behind the scenes. Fortunately, we discovered it in time and intercepted the letter Yu Xiaogang wrote. That is ironclad evidence. We must make Yu Yuanzhen and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan pay the price."

Tian Hao wore an indignant expression, as if he had a deep grudge against the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Everything had two sides. Although Yu Xiaogang's actions were extremely disgusting to the Spirit Hall, they could turn around and disgust him in return.

As adults, everyone should understand that doing anything required paying a price. Since Yu Xiaogang had dared to elope with their Saintess, he had to be prepared to bear the consequences.

Besides, he had already given Yu Xiaogang a chance before, but that fellow had rejected it again and again, making Tian Hao's teeth and liver ache with anger.

As for the letter Yu Xiaogang had written to his father, asking him to send people to receive them, Tian Hao had intercepted it long ago and kept it safe. He had even submitted it to the Pope as evidence earlier.

Qian Xunji understood his implication and thought of many things at once. There was indeed plenty of room to maneuver.

They had to hold the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan accountable and make them bleed. By using the clan to pressure Yu Xiaogang, they could make him even more resentful. That way, even if he reunited with Dong'er ten years later, all he would have for her would be hatred.

They could also use this opportunity to undermine Yu Yuanzhen's prestige within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and destabilize the clan from within. It would accomplish several goals at once.

"Should we give Dong'er a little punishment as well?"

Thinking of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Qian Xunji could not help thinking of that foolishly adorable disciple. Perhaps a little punishment would help her calm down.

"If the Saintess had committed some other error, she should naturally be punished. But matters of the heart cannot be handled forcefully. Besides, for her, being separated from Yu Xiaogang and unable to see him is the most Cruel punishment in the world. If Yu Xiaogang falls in love with someone else in the future, the torment of her heart will be even more painful.

"At the same time, by refraining from imposing a real punishment, we can display the Spirit Hall's kindness. By comparison, the Saintess will ultimately understand who treats her well and who does not."

Tian Hao analyzed the situation. He did not recommend imposing any real punishment on Bibi Dong, lest she truly became twisted and foolish. This balance had to be handled carefully. They absolutely could not rush things.

"Take this!"

After thinking it over, Qian Xunji decided that Tian Hao was right. He then took a box from his Storage Soul Tool and tossed it over. This was the reward he had selected for the incident.

Since Tian Hao had rendered meritorious service, he naturally had to be rewarded.

Moreover, the young man was genuinely loyal to him, and his family had served under the Spirit Hall for several generations. He was unquestionably a reliable and upright subordinate.

"Soul Bone!"

When Tian Hao opened the box, the black Soul Bone wrapped in a thin layer of black mist made the corners of his mouth nearly stretch to his ears. His years of keeping an eye on Yu Xiaogang had not been in vain.

This was another main reason he had waited until now to report the matter. Sheep had to be raised fat before slaughtering to obtain more meat. This Soul Bone was proof.

"It's a five-thousand-year Leg Soul Bone. Although it's incomplete and can only cover the lower leg, its Soul Bone Skill is highly effective for saving your life and consumes very little. It suits you perfectly."

Qian Xunji briefly explained it. He had carefully chosen it for the young man after much consideration.

Although that Soul Bone was only five thousand years old and incomplete, its Soul Bone Skill was quite good and very suitable for preserving one's life.

He did not need this little fellow to possess much Combat Power. After all, the Spirit Hall had no shortage of high-level combatants. What he valued was the little fellow's mind. As long as he could keep him alive, perhaps he might come up with another method like the Instinct Stimulation Cultivation Method in the future. If that happened, the Spirit Hall would profit.

Moreover, he felt most at ease with subordinates who had brains but found it difficult to gain great strength. Even if the other party developed some ulterior motives in the future, he could kill him with a single slap. He would not become a threat, much less another fool who would cause trouble for his foolishly adorable disciple.

"Thank you for the reward, His Excellency!"

Tian Hao thanked him. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "His Excellency, can incomplete Soul Bones be joined together? For example, if I obtain an Incomplete Soul Bone in the future that can cover the thigh, can I combine it with this one?"

He had always been puzzled about this. Soul Bones differed from one another, and there was a concept of completeness. For example, a complete arm Soul Bone covered both the upper and lower arm.

Complete Soul Bones were extremely precious and extremely rare, far less common than incomplete ones. Their numbers did not even reach ten percent of the total.

The three Soul Bones the Spirit Hall brought out for the Soul Master Competition in the original story were all complete Soul Bones. That was precisely why they qualified as rewards. Even with the Spirit Hall's foundations, losing three complete Soul Bones at once would still have caused it great pain.

Furthermore, low-year Soul Bones rarely managed to form completely, resulting in incomplete ones that could only cover part of a limb.

For example, the one he had obtained this time could only cover the lower leg, leaving the thigh uncovered.

It was truly a major regret. But if incomplete Soul Bones could be joined together, things would be entirely different. It might even be possible to assemble a complete Soul Bone Set.

After all, in the Soul Master World, the chances of obtaining an incomplete Soul Bone were far higher than the chances of obtaining a complete one.

Tian Hao: There are quite a few settings for Soul Bones in the original story, and some of them even conflict with one another. It also says that some Soul Bones have no skills. I pondered this for a long time and ultimately came up with a secondary setting for completeness to reconcile the various contradictory settings in the original story. Unable To help it—everyone who understands Tang Jia San Shao's books knows there are problems with the settings. This is the only way I can fill the hole.

Also, if you think this book is well written, please give it a recommendation and add it to your collection, so you don't lose track of it later.