The Choice of a Soul Ring

Not far ahead, a green giant snake was coiled around the trunk of a pine tree. Luo Sanpao immediately became alert.

When they were still about fifty meters away, Yu Xiaogang raised a hand to stop the two of them and cautioned, "That's the Mandala Snake. It has already undergone its second evolution, and now is when it's at its weakest. The fact that it chose to hide near Snakevine Flowers shows that it's quite intelligent. Be careful."

Su Xiao and Tang San nodded slightly. Led by Luo Sanpao, they approached the Mandala Snake as if nothing was amiss. However, Tang San was already holding his hidden weapons in hand, while Su Xiao was ready for Martial Soul Possession at any moment.

Su Xiao quietly moved one hand behind his back and gave Yu Xiaogang a signal to attack. Receiving the signal, Yu Xiaogang controlled Luo Sanpao to suddenly launch an assault on the Mandala Snake, ramming it with a headbutt.

The fight will be skipped. Tang San alone could have dealt with the Mandala Snake anyway, and Su Xiao's involvement only made it easier. Nothing worth watching, so don't waste time.

Tang San successfully absorbed the Mandala Snake's hundred-year soul ring, which granted him his first soul skill: Binding. His Blue Silver Grass also became tougher and gained a numbing effect.

"A Xiao, Xiao San, your coordination was pretty good. We can head back now. That Light Attribute Sub-Dragon Soul Beast most suitable for A Xiao should have been delivered to Notting City by now."

Yu Xiaogang decided to return, but Su Xiao appeared hesitant. He asked, "Teacher, how many years is the soul beast you specifically found for me?"

"A soul master's first soul ring cannot exceed 423 years. However, A Xiao, your Holy Light Dragon Martial Soul possesses a certain suppressive effect against ordinary Sub-Dragon Soul Beasts, so that limit can be raised to five hundred years. It is a 536-year-old Radiant Rhinoceros Dragon," Yu Xiaogang answered.

A five-hundred-year first soul ring already surpassed those of ordinary soul masters, but Su Xiao was not satisfied. After all, the system had added another six hundred years to that limit. He did not want to waste that opportunity so easily.

"Teacher, but I feel like I can absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring."

Yu Xiaogang flatly refused after hearing this. "That's impossible!"

"There is no shortage of geniuses in the world of soul masters, yet there has never been a case of someone absorbing a Thousand-Year Soul Ring as their first soul ring. Once the body cannot withstand the soul ring's power, it will explode and die. Su Xiao, you are still too young. Remember not to be arrogant and overconfident, or you will pay the price."

Su Xiao was left speechless. He knew Yu Xiaogang had his best interests at heart, so he could only agree to return to Notting City with his teacher, albeit reluctantly.

The three master and disciples returned to Notting Junior Academy and got off their carriage in the rear courtyard.

As soon as they stepped down, they saw a group of people gathered around two freight wagons drawn by four horses abreast. The cargo was covered with black cloth.

The leader of the men guarding the cargo whispered a few words into Yu Xiaogang's ear. Yu Xiaogang's expression changed, and he gestured for the man to withdraw first.

After all the delivery men had left, Yu Xiaogang lifted the black cloth, revealing the cargo transported by the wagons before Su Xiao and Tang San.

Inside two pitch-black iron cages were a large and a small Radiant Rhinoceros Dragon. The larger one looked extremely weak, with quite a few wounds on its body.

The smaller one looked dependently at the larger one, letting out soft mournful cries from time to time as it tried to reach the larger one with the horn on its snout, but it could not touch her no matter what.

"This is a Radiant Rhinoceros Dragon Mother and Child. When they were captured, the mother resisted with all her strength, so they had no choice but to capture them together," Yu Xiaogang explained.

Su Xiao stepped forward and maneuvered the wagons so the mother and child could draw closer. Their horns finally touched, creating an exceptionally heartwarming scene.

The Radiant Rhinoceros Dragon mother let out two low growls, as though thanking Su Xiao, yet also seeming to plead for something.

"Sub-Dragon Soul Beasts are extremely fragile during their juvenile stage and can only rely on adults for protection. This mother hopes to exchange herself for her child," Yu Xiaogang said, his gaze softening as well.

"Teacher, I really can absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring. Let me try," Su Xiao said seriously.

"Then what do you plan to do with this little dragon?" Yu Xiaogang asked.

Su Xiao thought for a moment. "This world has always been one where the strong prey on the weak. Since we have no choice but to obtain its mother's power, then we will take her place as its mother. I'll raise this dragon from now on."