Absorbing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Inner Pill

Li Changsheng's room.

Li Changsheng sat beside the table, which held several plates of desserts and two cups of hot tea. He picked up a cup and slowly savored the tea, taking a sip before saying, "Brew tea."

Just as Li Changsheng finished speaking, the door was suddenly knocked upon. Li Changsheng glanced over and said, "Please come in."

Immediately after, Ao Shuang pushed open the door, bringing Ye Han Yue with her. She addressed Li Changsheng, "Mr. Li, I've brought your disciple, Ye Han Yue."

Li Changsheng, unhurried, put down his teacup and said to Ao Shuang, "You can go down now. It's been a while since Master and I have spoken."

"Let's have a chat."

Hearing Li Changsheng's words, Ao Shuang didn't say much, as she knew that compared to herself, Ye Han Yue held a higher position in Li Changsheng's heart. Therefore, without hesitation, she replied, "Very well, Mr. Li, I'll take my leave."

After saying that, Ao Shuang closed the door and left.

Once Ao Shuang was gone, only the master and disciple remained in the room. Ye Han Yue quickly bowed respectfully to Master Li Changsheng, "Greetings, Master."

Li Changsheng saw his eldest disciple in such a respectful posture and simply shook his head with a sigh. This disciple was good in every way, but she was simply too proper, and her personality was cold and distant. She also didn't open up to him, his master, always treating him with utmost respect, unlike Ye Hanxue, who was lively and mischievous.

But it couldn't be said that Hanxue was better than Han Yue; they both had their own unique qualities.

Thinking this, Li Changsheng shook his head and said to Ye Han Yue, "You're just too proper."

"I'm your master, and you haven't done anything wrong, and I'm not scolding you. Why are you so respectful towards me? Think about Hanxue; she's so lively."

"We're not just master and disciple; we're family. Since we're family, there's no need to be so formal, loosen up a bit."

Listening to his master's words, Ye Han Yue didn't speak, simply lowering her head and murmuring, "Oh, I understand."

Li Changsheng saw this and understood that this habit wouldn't change easily, so he would have to work on it slowly.

Then, a "gurgle gurgle" sound came from somewhere.

Li Changsheng followed the sound and saw Ye Han Yue's face reddening as she said, "Master, it wasn't me, really not me!"

Li Changsheng smiled and said gently to Ye Han Yue, "It's alright, let's eat. Sit down quickly. I've prepared hot tea and desserts for you, eat something."

Ye Han Yue, hearing this, wasn't so reserved and sat down, grabbing the desserts and eating them.

Li Changsheng watched his disciple eat the desserts, handing her the other cup of hot tea and stroking her head, "Eat slowly, don't choke, have a cup of hot tea to go with it."

Ye Han Yue felt the hand on top of her head and took a sip of the hot tea that Li Changsheng had handed her.

After finishing the last dessert, Ye Han Yue suddenly burped.

With the sound of that burp, Ye Han Yue's face, which had returned to its normal color, began to redden again.

Li Changsheng couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Seeing his master teasing her, Ye Han Yue's red face said shyly to Li Changsheng, "Master, don't laugh."

Seeing his disciple's red face, Li Changsheng coughed lightly, changing his tone and continuing to speak to Ye Han Yue, "That's more like it."

"Why do you keep that cold face every day? You look pretty like this too, don't you think?"

Hearing Li Changsheng's words, Ye Han Yue's face flushed red as she lowered her head.

Li Changsheng saw this and continued to speak to Ye Han Yue, "I won't tease you anymore, you rest for a bit."

"Your Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring has a lead."

"Once you've rested enough, we'll start absorbing the Soul Ring."

Without waiting for Ye Han Yue to speak, Li Changsheng waved his hand, telling her to go and rest quickly.

Ye Han Yue didn't object when she heard her master's words. She had experienced a lot of turmoil on the ship these past few days, and coupled with missing her master, she hadn't rested well. Absorbing a Soul Ring was still important, especially absorbing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring for her Seventh Soul Ring, requiring caution. So after exchanging a greeting with Li Changsheng, she went to the room that Ao Shuang had already prepared for her to rest.

Time passed quickly, nearing evening, in Li Changsheng's room.

The master and disciple stood in the room, and Li Changsheng was speaking to Ye Han Yue, "Are you ready? A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast isn't easily absorbed, and most people don't absorb a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring until their Ninth Soul Ring. But you're starting to absorb a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring with your Seventh Soul Ring; the pressure is not small."

"But don't worry, I'll be by your side."

Ye Han Yue nodded solemnly.

"Master, I'm ready."

Seeing that Ye Han Yue was ready, Li Changsheng handed her the Soul Beast Inner Pill he had obtained from the Treasure Vault.

"Here."

Ye Han Yue caught the Soul Beast Inner Pill and looked at her master, Li Changsheng, with confusion.

"Master, what is this?"

In response to Ye Han Yue's confusion, Li Changsheng explained, "This is an Inner Pill from a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, containing powerful energy—the essence of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

"By directly absorbing and refining it, you can obtain a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring."

"It's quite a coincidence, actually. I discovered it while in the Sea God Island Treasury."

"You're lacking a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, and I just so happened to find one. What does that suggest?"

"It means you're destined for it."

Listening to her Master's words, Ye Han Yue's eyes reddened. This was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring—a rare and precious thing. It was far easier to acquire it directly than to risk a difficult hunt for a Soul Beast to obtain a Soul Ring. Then she thought of all the things her Master had left for them over the years. For a moment, Ye Han Yue suddenly felt like crying.

"Master, you've been so good to me. I'll definitely repay you."

Li Changsheng saw the tears welling in Ye Han Yue's eyes and knew his eldest disciple was overthinking things again. He could only say helplessly, "Quickly absorb it. Becoming even more outstanding will be the best reward for me."

Ye Han Yue heard him and thought to herself:

"I must absorb this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring."

"I'll work hard to become outstanding. Even if I can't be with Master in the end, I'll stay by his side and take care of him for the rest of my life."

With that in mind, Ye Han Yue immediately began circulating her cultivation techniques to absorb the hard-won Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast Inner Pill.

Because the Soul Beast Inner Pill contained a massive amount of energy, Ye Han Yue's face contorted in pain. Seeing this, Li Changsheng was ready to interrupt the process at any moment.

Li Changsheng couldn't bear for his disciple to be hurt.

But as time passed, the Inner Pill's glow began to dim, and Ye Han Yue persevered.

She could see a crimson Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring clearly manifesting around her.

Once the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring stabilized completely, Ye Han Yue opened her eyes and immediately saw Li Changsheng. Without a second thought, she flew forward and hugged him tightly.

"Master, I succeeded!"

Li Changsheng was startled by his disciple's sudden embrace, but quickly recovered. He patted Ye Han Yue's back and said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I know you're excited, but can't you get off me first?"

Ye Han Yue heard him and realized she had hugged him impulsively in her excitement. She quickly blushed and disentangled herself from him.

"Master, I…"

Seeing this, Li Changsheng could only helplessly gesture towards her.

"It's alright, I like the you you are now, much more than the you from before."