Lin Qiuyang

Two hours passed. The two women finally finished refining the energy of the Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber. Not only had their bones, muscles, and tendons been tempered, but their innate talents had also improved.

Zhu Zhuqing directly broke through the bottleneck at level fifteen Soul Power, reaching level sixteen in one go.

Zhu Zhuyun had also reached the peak of level thirty-three Soul Power and would not need long to break through to level thirty-four.

After consuming the Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber, the two women immediately felt refreshed and invigorated. Zhu Zhuyun sighed, "This Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber really is good. I feel like my Soul Power cultivation is much faster than before! Zhuqing, what do you think?"

A long-lost smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's face. "Sister, I feel great now. My Soul Power has already broken through to level sixteen."

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing call her "Sister," Zhu Zhuyun was stunned for a moment. Ever since Zhu Zhuqing had become engaged to Dai Mubai, the sisters had become enemies, and Zhu Zhuqing had never called her sister again.

Zhu Zhuyun smiled as well. "Keep it up, little sister. Your talent is even better than mine. Maybe one day, you'll surpass your sister!"

Zhu Zhuyun was not worried that Zhu Zhuqing would surpass her in the future, because Dai Weisi was her greatest support.

"Sister, I'll work hard!"

Watching the sisters act so close, Dai Weisi smiled. It seemed they would not be trying to kill each other in the future.

"Zhuyun, Zhuqing, I still have some Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber here. It's all for you."

Dai Weisi took out more than ten pieces of Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber and placed them before the two women. Then he reminded them, "You can eat one piece a day to improve your aptitude. However, the improvements it can bring to Soul Masters are limited. Eating too much will be useless, so remember that."

"Mm, we'll remember!" the two women said in unison. Zhu Zhuyun then invited Dai Weisi to stay for dinner, and he decided to remain.

There was still some time before dinner, so Dai Weisi gave Zhu Zhuqing some guidance in cultivation, benefiting her greatly. In the end, the three of them enjoyed dinner together.

Before they realized it, their relationship seemed to have returned to how it had been before.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Dai Weisi consumed Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber every day, but by today, his body had reached saturation. It could no longer bring him any improvement.

If he wanted to increase his Soul Power through external means, he would probably have to gather the Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Now that his body could no longer absorb the energy of the Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber, Dai Weisi realized that it was time for him to obtain his Fourth Soul Ring.

"With my strong physique and Mental Power, I should be able to absorb a Soul Ring around the ten-thousand-year mark..."

As he spoke, Dai Weisi called out to Li Hu. "Uncle Li, prepare the carriage. We're going to the Zhu Family Residence."

Whether it was for Dai Weisi to obtain a Soul Ring or for Zhu Zhuyun to obtain one, the two had always gone together. This time was naturally no exception, as it was also meant to cultivate their combat experience.

"By your command."

Li Hu nodded and immediately brought over a carriage. After Dai Weisi boarded, they headed together to the Zhu Family Residence. Upon arriving, they saw Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing as soon as they entered.

Seeing Dai Weisi arrive, both women smiled and greeted him.

"Weisi, you're here!"

"Hello, Brother-in-law."

"Good morning, Zhuyun, Zhuqing!" After greeting them, Dai Weisi looked at Zhu Zhuyun. "Zhuyun, I'm going to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain my Fourth Soul Ring. Do you want to come with me?"

"Of course!" Zhu Zhuyun clenched her fists and said excitedly, "I want to see you break through to Soul Ancestor with my own eyes!"

"Um..." Zhu Zhuqing suddenly spoke timidly from the side. "Sister, Brother-in-law, I want to go with you too. Is that alright?"

The two objected in unison, "No! It's too dangerous!"

Dai Weisi said, "Zhuqing, we're going to the Star Dou Great Forest this time. It's extremely dangerous there. Not only are there ten-thousand-year soul beasts inside, there are even Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. Even we could die there if we're unlucky!"

Zhu Zhuqing could not help revealing a disappointed expression. Seemingly unwilling to make her younger sister sad, Zhu Zhuyun said, "Zhuqing, it's not impossible for you to go. We can ask Dean Lin Qiuyang to come with us."

Lin Qiuyang was the vice dean of the Star Luo Imperial Academy. His martial soul was the Mystic Iron Sword, and he was a level eighty-five Power Attack System Soul Douluo.

Like the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the nominal dean of the Star Luo Imperial Academy was the Star Luo Emperor himself. Therefore, the vice dean held the highest position within the academy.

Zhu Zhuyun continued, "With Dean Lin Qiuyang leading us, our safety can be completely guaranteed. Besides, Zhuqing isn't that young anymore. It's time for her to witness a Soul Master's battle. What do you think, Weisi?"

"Mm... Since you've put it that way, I won't oppose it. Then let's go find Dean Lin together."

"Hehe, thank you, Sister. Thank you, Brother-in-law!" Upon learning that she could go to the Star Dou Great Forest, a smile immediately bloomed across Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face.

The three immediately took a carriage to the Star Luo Imperial Academy and headed straight to the dean's office, where they met Vice Dean Lin Qiuyang.

Although Lin Qiuyang was already over fifty, his body remained exceptionally robust, and he walked with powerful, vigorous strides.

His hands were covered in calluses. At a glance, one could tell that he was a swordsman who had been famous for many years. Perhaps he could not compare to Sword Douluo Chen Xin, but he was certainly no nobody.

Upon seeing Dai Weisi, Lin Qiuyang hurriedly bowed. "Greetings, First Prince. I was unaware of Your Highness's arrival and failed to welcome you properly. I hope Your Highness will forgive me!"

"Hehe, there's no need for this, Dean Lin." Dai Weisi helped Lin Qiuyang up and said with a smile, "The Emperor said that here, I am not the First Prince, merely an ordinary student. I came today because I have something I'd like to ask Dean Lin to help me with."

"Please speak, First Prince. I will go through fire and water for Your Highness."

"There's no need to go through fire and water. My Soul Power has reached level forty, and I'd like to ask Dean Lin to take us to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain my Fourth Soul Ring!"

"What? Level forty already?"

Lin Qiuyang was shocked upon hearing this. If I remember correctly, the First Prince is only eighteen this year, isn't he? An eighteen-year-old Soul Ancestor... even in Spirit Hall, he would be among the greatest geniuses.

"As a student of the Star Luo Imperial Academy, it is only right that I help Your Highness obtain your Fourth Soul Ring. When shall we depart?"

"Time is of the essence. Let's leave now."

"Alright."

With that, Lin Qiuyang and Dai Weisi took a carriage to the Star Dou Great Forest. The Star Luo Imperial Academy was not far from the Star Dou Great Forest, and at carriage speed, it took only six or seven days to reach the outskirts.

Unfortunately, it was already late, so they had no choice but to rest for the night at an inn outside the forest before setting out into the forest the next day.

"First Prince, may I ask what kind of Fourth Spirit Ability you desire?"

Dai Weisi answered without hesitation, "I am a Power Attack System Soul Master. At present, my defensive spirit ability is White Tiger Barrier, my long-range attack spirit ability is White Tiger Light Wave, and my self-enhancement spirit ability is White Tiger Vajra Transformation.

"For my Fourth Spirit Ability, I want a powerful offensive spirit ability as my finishing move. As for the soul beast, I'll choose a tiger-type soul beast. I possess the top-tier Evil Eyed White Tiger martial soul, so absorbing a tiger-type soul beast's Soul Ring will be effortless."

Although he already possessed an External Soul Bone, it was best not to expose it if possible. As the saying went, it was not thieves stealing that one feared, but thieves setting their sights on you.