Xiao Wu's Thousand-Year Soul Ring

Before long, Zhao Zilong and Xiao Wu had swallowed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and Lovesick Heartbreak Red, then began absorbing their Soul Power.

Since Zhao Zilong had absorbed medicinal effects many times before, he quickly absorbed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum's potency. However, his Soul Power only rose by one level.

"Level 71? As expected, the higher the level, the weaker the effects of Immortal Herbs!" Zhao Zilong smiled, not particularly bothered by it.

Xiao Wu was still absorbing the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. After all, it was the king of flowers, superior to any of the Immortal Herbs Zhao Zilong had absorbed before. It could be said to improve all attributes.

In fact, aside from the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Zhao Zilong also had a Narcissus Jade Bone. It was likewise an extremely suitable Immortal Herb for Xiao Wu, since her Soft Bone Rabbit martial soul was highly compatible with it.

After a long while, Xiao Wu finally opened her eyes. "Brother, my Soul Power has reached level 20."

Zhao Zilong nodded. "Mm, Xiao Wu, your true Soul Power should be above level 20 now. Try and see whether you can condense a thousand-year soul ring for your second soul ring. Of course, if you can't, then forget it."

"Mm, I'll definitely do my best." Xiao Wu nodded, then sat cross-legged on the bed and began condensing her soul ring again. Soon, a white soul ring appeared around her.

Because Xiao Wu was a soul beast, she could condense the Soft Bone Rabbit's soul rings herself. However, she had no way to condense soul rings for her second martial soul, the Blue Silver Emperor, on her own.

Gradually, the soul ring's color began changing from white to pale yellow, eventually becoming yellow.

As a soul beast, the ring's age depended entirely on her own condensation. Naturally, Xiao Wu intended to condense a soul ring as close as possible to the limit her current Soul Power could bear.

However, Xiao Wu's Soul Power had now surpassed level 20. Sure enough, the yellow soul ring began to shift toward pale purple. Yet using a thousand-year soul ring as her second ring caused fragrant sweat to bead across Xiao Wu's forehead.

Zhao Zilong watched and softly said, "Xiao Wu, just do your best. Don't force yourself."

Xiao Wu did not answer, but the soul ring's age continued to increase. This worried Zhao Zilong somewhat. What if Xiao Wu could not withstand it? He should have let her condense a hundred-year soul ring instead.

After a while, the soul ring gradually stabilized at purple. Xiao Wu's complexion also steadily improved, and the soul ring slowly merged into her body.

"Brother, I succeeded." Xiao Wu looked at Zhao Zilong excitedly. "My Soul Power has reached level 26, and my second soul ring is 1,200 years old."

Zhao Zilong pulled Xiao Wu onto his lap and rubbed her little head. "That's truly incredible! Xiao Wu, you're only six and a half, yet you're already level 26. Even Qian Renxue probably wasn't level 26 when she was six and a half!"

Xiao Wu asked in confusion, "Who is Qian Renxue?"

"A genius with innate level 20 Soul Power," Zhao Zilong explained. Then he looked at Xiao Wu and noticed that, after taking the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, she carried a floral fragrance around her, as though the medicinal effects had yet to fully disperse. Smiling, he said, "Forget about her. Looking closely, Xiao Wu is quite the little beauty too. Grow up quickly, all right? Your brother is getting a little impatient."

"Mm, Xiao Wu will definitely grow up quickly." Xiao Wu nodded, then kissed Zhao Zilong on the cheek.

Being suddenly kissed by a little girl caught Zhao Zilong off guard, but he did not think much of it. After all, Xiao Wu had kissed him many times before.

After Xiao Wu pulled away from Zhao Zilong, her face flushed slightly. "Brother, I think I understand a little now what kissing feels like. It means lovers, right? Xiao Wu wants to marry Brother in the future..."

Zhao Zilong rubbed Xiao Wu's head and smiled. "Then Xiao Wu has grown up a little more."

Xiao Wu continued nestling in Zhao Zilong's arms. At that moment, Yue Yao's voice sounded from outside the room. "Zilong..."

Hearing Yue Yao's voice, Zhao Zilong went over and opened the door. Yue Yao entered as well, glanced at Xiao Wu following Zhao Zilong, and said helplessly, "Ever since you revived this girl, has she always been this clingy with you?"

"Hmph, none of your business! I just want to be with Brother." Xiao Wu gave a haughty snort.

Yue Yao replied flirtatiously, "Of course it's my business. Ever since you started clinging to your brother all day, your sister here hasn't had any time alone with him. You can't be so domineering."

Displeasure appeared at the corner of Xiao Wu's mouth. Zhao Zilong looked at Yue Yao and asked, "How did it go, Sister Yao Yao?"

"How else could it go? Just as you expected. The defeat of Blazing Fire, Tianshui Academy, and Kamikaze Academy this time has crushed their confidence. And it wasn't just the three academies that lost quite a few soul masters; the three element cities also lost many soldiers." Yue Yao spoke in a flirtatious tone. "They even hope Spirit Hall will intervene and help them retake Thunder City!"

At this, Zhao Zilong sneered. "Help them retake Thunder City and wipe out the Evil Soul Masters? We do all the hard work, and in the end, all we get is some insignificant thanks? Besides, if Thunder City is truly retaken, I reckon the Heaven Dou Empire will immediately send troops to claim the fruits of victory."

"We could help them retake Thunder City, but there isn't much point." Zhao Zilong spoke casually. "The soul masters of the Four Element Cities have always been independent soul masters. Few soul masters who graduate from the four major academies join Spirit Hall. They even prefer keeping Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire in balance, profiting from both sides."

"According to Teacher, this has apparently been the case for many years, right?"

Yue Yao nodded. "Indeed, it has always been this way. Their approach is not to offend Spirit Hall or the Heaven Dou Empire, then reap benefits from both sides. After all, Spirit Hall is the sacred ground of soul masters, while the Heaven Dou Empire is effectively their superior. At the end of the day, the Four Element Cities are still cities on land under the Heaven Dou Empire's jurisdiction."

"However, the situation now differs from before. Thunder City among the Four Element Cities has fallen into the hands of the Evil Soul Masters, while the other three cities have been badly weakened after this battle. They have no choice but to pick a side."

At this point, Yue Yao looked at Zhao Zilong. "Actually, there's no need for us to hurry. Huo Wu is your woman, so Blazing Fire Academy is basically settled. The troublesome ones are Tianshui Academy and Kamikaze Academy."