Afterward, the group left the canyon and began searching everywhere for suitable spirit beasts.
Five days later, Zhao Gang suddenly shouted excitedly, "Old Li, your Soul Ring is settled!
Look, that Snow Leopard is an Ice Attribute Spirit Beast that's just over eleven thousand years old!"
Hao Te reminded them with a grave expression, "Be careful. This Snow Leopard is incredibly fast."
Before he could finish speaking, the Snow Leopard had already spotted them. It let out a low growl and launched an attack like lightning.
Su Han moved nimbly, skillfully dodging the Snow Leopard's attacks.
However, at that moment, the Snow Leopard actually created three identical clones, leaving even Su Han surprised.
It was the first time he had seen such a remarkable spirit beast.
Without the slightest hesitation, Su Han instantly unleashed his fourth soul skill—Space Prison.
The clones and the original were instantly bound by invisible spatial power, unable to move.
Hao Te and the others watched with excitement gleaming in their eyes.
Having a powerful Control type Soul Master in the team truly made things much easier for them.
Li Jie smiled at Su Han. "Little Han, your soul skill is still the most useful."
As he spoke, Su Han teleported onto the Snow Leopard in an instant and delivered a heavy kick.
Then, he instantly teleported into another prison.
The uses of this spatial soul skill—truly incredible!
Su Han urged, "Hurry up and finish it. My soul skill has a time limit."
Then, the others unleashed their soul skills and attacked the Snow Leopard.
The Snow Leopard could only take the beating passively. Its fur gradually vanished beneath the burning flames.
The three clones also disappeared without a trace, leaving only the final Snow Leopard lying on the ground, barely alive.
Li Jie picked up a dagger and ended the Snow Leopard's life without hesitation.
"Brothers, protect me while I absorb it."
Li Jie said. Zhao Gang nodded.
"Alright, hurry up and absorb it."
Just as Li Jie began absorbing the Soul Ring, the Snow Leopard's corpse suddenly emitted a dazzling light.
The three of them were instantly drawn to it—it was a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone!
A flash of greed crossed Zhao Gang's eyes. Just as he was about to step forward and take the Soul Bone, Hao Te stopped him. "Zhao Gang, what are you doing?"
Zhao Gang froze, then said, "What else would I be doing? Of course I'm taking the Soul Bone!
This is a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone!" His eyes were filled with yearning for the Soul Bone.
Su Han sat to one side, quietly watching the scene without any ripples in his heart.
This Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone was of little use to him, and it did not suit his attribute.
A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone would be more like it...
Seeing no greed in Su Han's eyes, Hao Te secretly felt relieved.
He said in a deep voice, "As for how to distribute the Soul Bone, we'll discuss it after Li Jie finishes absorbing the Soul Ring.
For now, all of you wait quietly!"
Although Hao Te also desperately wanted this Soul Bone, as the leader and eldest brother of the team, he had to remain clear-headed.
He could only sigh inwardly and bury that desire deep within his heart.
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Seven hours quietly passed. When Li Jie finally completed the absorption of the Soul Ring, his mood was as bright and comfortable as flowers blooming in early spring.
However, when his gaze shifted and landed on the strange looks from the three beside him, a trace of confusion rose in his heart, as though he had been cast into a mist and could not find the answer.
Hao Te's voice sounded at just the right moment, like a beacon amid the fog, showing Li Jie the way.
"Li Jie, while you were at the critical stage of absorbing the Soul Ring, this spirit beast miraculously produced a precious Soul Bone.
We have been waiting for you to wake up so we can properly distribute this rare opportunity."
A Soul Bone!
Those two words exploded beside Li Jie's ears like thunder. His eyes widened abruptly, filled with disbelief.
His gaze involuntarily turned toward the spirit beast's corpse. Its head was radiating a brilliant glow, like the brightest star in the night sky. Without a doubt, that was proof of the Soul Bone.
Zhao Gang spoke next, his words carrying a trace of urgency and anticipation. "This Soul Bone is something we obtained together. Now, it's time to discuss how it should be divided."
Li Jie's gaze lingered on the Soul Bone. Though he was immensely reluctant, there was nothing he could do.
However, Hao Te's words then flowed into his heart like a warm current.
"This Soul Bone should still be absorbed by Li Jie.
Auctioning it could bring us wealth, but how can brotherhood be measured in money?
We don't want to harm our relationship over a single Soul Bone."
Hearing this, Zhao Gang frowned slightly, his words revealing some unwillingness. "Boss, that's not right.
Didn't we come out to train in order to seek a better life?
If this Soul Bone can fetch a high price, it will greatly improve our current situation."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Su Han, seemingly seeking support.
Su Han merely smiled faintly, wisdom gleaming in his eyes. "Hao Te is right. Let Brother Jie absorb it.
After all, he has already absorbed this spirit beast's Soul Ring. If he also absorbs a Soul Bone produced by the same spirit beast, it will undoubtedly bring immeasurable benefits to his future development."
Su Han did not show much displeasure at Zhao Gang's suggestion.
He knew that every man looked out for himself, but he understood even more clearly that in the long run, unity and cooperation were the key to their success.
Besides, he had even greater plans—recruiting Hao Te and Li Jie, then training them into capable assistants.
Hearing Su Han's words, gratitude surged within Li Jie.
The same was true for Hao Te. They both knew that for commoner spirit hunters, every hunting journey was filled with hardship and difficulty.
A sixth Soul Ring, even a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, was an unattainable dream for them.
Seeing this, Su Han smiled slightly and proposed a compromise. "But there still needs to be some benefit.
For future team mission rewards, Brother Jie, how about you give up two-thirds of your share?"
Li Jie readily agreed.
"Alright! From now on, the rewards from team missions will be divided equally among the three of you."
Upon hearing this, the dissatisfaction in Zhao Gang's heart finally dissipated somewhat.
Hao Te also nodded in satisfaction and proposed a fair rule. "From now on, whoever absorbs the Soul Ring gets the Soul Bone it produces, while that person's reward will be split equally among the rest.
Do any of you have objections?"
The three of them nodded in agreement.
Looking at the three brothers before him, Li Jie's heart was filled with gratitude. "Brothers, thank you all for today. I, Li Jie, will remember this kindness in my heart."
Zhao Gang gave a bitter smile. "Hurry up and absorb it!
Just watching you is making me anxious." With that, he turned and walked away.
Su Han watched the scene with a faint smile on his lips, secretly feeling fortunate. Reason had ultimately defeated greed.
Li Jie carefully pried open the spirit beast's skull, and a Head Soul Bone emitting a chilling icy gleam appeared in his hand.
Holding the precious Soul Bone in his palms, his fingertips trembled slightly as tears he could not hold back quietly slid from his eyes.
Then, he resolutely picked up the Soul Bone and began the absorption process.
Su Han silently watched from the side, deeply understanding the bitterness and helplessness of being a commoner Soul Master.
A Thousand Year Soul Bone was already something they dreamed of obtaining, let alone a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.
That yearning and pursuit burned within their hearts like raging fire.
Three hours later, Li Jie finally completed the absorption. His Soul Power rose to level 52, putting him on par with Zhao Gang.
Hao Te gently patted his shoulder and comforted him. "It's good that you've finished absorbing it. We won't ask any more about that life-saving skill of yours."
Afterward, the group set out on their return journey, their hearts filled with anticipation for the Frozen Forest.
Su Han had no objections to their destination. He was full of confidence in himself, firmly believing that he could break through to the Soul King realm before turning fourteen.
After three days of travel, they finally returned to Snow Spirit City and found a rather elegant hotel.
After paying for their rooms, Su Han generously ordered a lavish feast of spirit beast meat. The meal cost a full thirty Gold Soul Coins, but they all ate to their hearts' content.
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