Douluo: The Melee Archer with Maxed Luck
Chapter 16

Absurdly Powerful External Soul Bone and Mutated Soul Skill

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As soon as Azure Luan finished speaking, Han Li opened his eyes. Ignoring the dust on his clothes, he rose to his feet with delight written all over his face.

He first waved at Xiu'er in the distance to show that he was fine, then turned to the two Titled Douluo before him.

"Thank you, Teacher. Thank you, Martial Uncle. Thank you both for protecting me while I absorbed it."

He was not surprised that the two had appeared beside him. After all, he had made noise while absorbing the External Soul Bone, and something so conspicuous could hardly have gone unnoticed.

"Well, if it isn't Young Master Han. So you still remember that I'm your teacher? You were awfully decisive when you chopped down that Elemental Butterfly. Now that you have your First Soul Ring and even obtained an External Soul Bone, I'm afraid my status as your teacher has sunk even lower." Broad Hill wore an exaggerated expression as he spoke.

Huh? Countless question marks instantly appeared over Han Li's head as he listened to his teacher's sarcastic tone.

Still, he reacted quickly and immediately realized that Broad Hill had been provoked by him and was complaining about it.

He dashed forward at once, wrapped his arms around Broad Hill's arm, gave it a shake, tilted his head, and simply stared at him without saying a word.

"Get lost, get lost, get lost."

Broad Hill looked down at him. Seeing that he had no intention of letting go, he realized he had still underestimated the brat's shamelessness. With a look of disgust, he swung his arm and flung him back where he had been standing.

Watching the interaction between the master and disciple, Azure Luan shook his head with an amused smile. Broad Hill had finally met his nemesis and was completely wrapped around his disciple's finger. That was good too. The boring Worship Hall would have a little more fun in the future, saving Broad Hill from being unable to sit still and running around looking for people to fight.

Seeing Han Li about to pounce on him again, Broad Hill directly mobilized his Soul Power and firmly pinned him in place. His expression turned serious as he said, "All right, brat. Tell us honestly—what exactly does that thing on your head do?"

Han Li had only been putting on an act in the first place, so he straightened up again. With something suddenly added to the top of his head, he was still not used to it. He fiddled with his antennae before organizing his thoughts. "For now, its effects are rather varied and haven't formed a complete system yet. Fortunately, I can still use them when it's retracted, though the effects are slightly weaker. I'll briefly explain them. First, perception, including but not limited to climate, temperature, and smells. Second, communication. I can use it to transmit information one-way to others, and it will basically go unnoticed. Third, amplification. It has strengthened my Spiritual Power to a certain extent, and when I release my Spiritual Power outward, it provides roughly a 1.5-times boost."

"The most important is the fourth point. It has strengthened my Elemental Affinity and perception. More importantly, because it came from the same beast as my First Soul Ring, while enhancing them, it can continuously drive the effects of my soul skill to grow stronger as well, and it has been fixed as a passive effect. But perhaps because of my martial soul, it is extremely rejecting of elements other than water and fire."

As he said this, Han Li spoke with a slight headache. The appearance of the External Soul Bone had greatly enhanced his perception of water and fire elements, but it had also brought certain negative effects. In the short term, the benefits outweighed the drawbacks, but in the future, it might cause him to lose some opportunities.

Seeing Han Li's worried expression, not only Broad Hill, but even Azure Luan could barely resist the urge to give him a slap.

What exactly were you worrying about? Did you know how jealous the two of them were? This brat was clearly flaunting his gains after getting an enormous advantage.

Broad Hill and Azure Luan exchanged a glance. Azure Luan nodded imperceptibly, while a feral grin appeared on Broad Hill's face. Before Han Li could react, Broad Hill grabbed him, pressed him across his lap, and brought a palm down on his backside.

"Showing off, are you, brat? You like putting on airs, huh? Today, I'll teach you just how sinister adults can be."

Smack! Smack! Smack!

Four or five strikes came in quick succession. A Titled Douluo's movements truly were fast. By the time Han Li reacted, Broad Hill had already finished and set him back down where he had been, looking thoroughly pleased with himself.

Heaven knew Han Li had merely been normally describing his feelings. As the father of destiny, if he did not have a million-year First Soul Ring, then surely he deserved some other compensation, right? Well, the compensation mechanism had arrived, and he was quite satisfied with it.

He just had not expected to suffer such an undeserved disaster. Looking at his unscrupulous teacher's expression, he was completely dumbfounded. Only when pain spread across his backside did he finally react. He was not exactly angry, merely a little embarrassed.

When he saw his teacher staring at him with ill intent once more, Han Li immediately abandoned any thought of resisting and merely committed this day to memory in silence. My beloved teacher, I'm afraid you cannot bear Heavenly Venerate Han's "forbearance." (Note: Don't argue over it. This is a joke and carries no disrespectful intent.) Seeing Han Li lower his head without speaking, Broad Hill's expression changed as well, and panic rose in his heart. Had that beating frightened the brat? This was his first time taking on a disciple. There had better not be a rift between them because of this. He hurriedly cast Azure Luan a pleading look.

Azure Luan merely smiled without saying anything. That brat's eyes were exactly the same as Broad Hill's after he had gotten beaten up in the past. It would be strange if nothing was going on.

Without Azure Luan's help, Broad Hill thought for a moment, then crouched down somewhat awkwardly. He patted Han Li's head, cleared his throat, and said, "Good disciple, your teacher was wrong just now. I promise I'll never do that again. And I'll agree to one condition of yours. How about it?"

Han Li had not expected that doing nothing would bring such benefits. He immediately threw the absurd thought of making Broad Hill write a guarantee out of his mind and respectfully answered, "Everything will be as Teacher wishes. This disciple does not know why Teacher acted just now, but it must have been this disciple's fault. This disciple will remember it."

If every beating allowed him to make one request, Han Li would not mind taking a few more. It was only a spanking. He was only six years old now, so what was wrong with getting smacked once by an elder? Was there a problem? No problem at all. How many people did not even have that opportunity?

Hearing Han Li say that, Broad Hill felt deeply guilty. He truly deserved death. As a teacher, how could he let his emotions control him? Xiao Li was still a child. What did he know? He truly was an unqualified teacher.

Azure Luan, standing to one side, stared in disbelief. This... this was simply too embarrassing to watch.

Broad Hill was truly pitiful, being played in the palm of that brat's hand. Still, Azure Luan had no intention of warning him. It was good for Broad Hill to suffer a small loss. Besides, it was his own disciple. Nothing serious could happen anyway.

Seeing that Broad Hill had realized his "mistake," Han Li quickly changed the subject. "Teacher, Martial Uncle, after absorbing this External Soul Bone, I've already reached level twelve. I'm not far from level thirteen either. At most, I should reach level thirteen within half a month. Also..."

Seeing the two nod in satisfaction, Han Li summoned his martial soul. The Ice Fire Bow instantly appeared in his hand. What was rather unusual was that his Soul Ring was not in its usual position. Instead, it appeared inconspicuously in front of the center of the bow, as though it formed an aiming rail. If one did not pay attention, it would be easy to overlook.

"It's fine. Small is cute too."

Broad Hill thought Han Li was worried that the position and size of his Soul Ring differed from ordinary people's, so he spoke casually.

Han Li's face darkened when he heard that. What kind of thing was that to say?

"Teacher, don't interrupt. That's not what I wanted to say. My first soul skill has also undergone corresponding changes. Aside from water and fire Elemental Affinity, my normal attacks have been strengthened as well."

After thinking for a moment, Han Li simply poured Soul Power into the bow. The bowstring and arrow instantly took shape. Then Broad Hill and Azure Luan saw that as the arrow flew out and passed through the yellow Soul Ring, its power abruptly increased significantly.

Boom!

The force of the arrow's impact instantly blasted a small crater in the training ground some distance away. A few flames still burned around its edges. Han Li nodded in satisfaction. With the aid of his Spiritual Power, even at his current level, he could control the general range. As for anything beyond the range of his Spiritual Power, that would have to be left to fate for now.

Seeing the eyes of the two Titled Douluo light up, Han Li did not dare keep them in suspense and continued, "For now, the enhancement is only thirty percent, but it will continue growing along with the External Soul Bone. The consumption is also very low. Of course, I can choose to cancel it actively."

With a wave of his hand, the Soul Ring returned above his head. Under his control, it rose upright again and appeared behind his head.

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