Absorbing the Ten Thousand Year Spirit Skull Bone (Requesting Follow-Reads, Requesting Recommendation Tickets)

"Mm, then absorb them quickly. Once you're done, we can prepare your Soul Rings as well."

Qian Xunji nodded in satisfaction, signaling for the two of them to absorb their respective Spirit Bones as soon as possible.

"Oh, right, Xiao Han. The Spirit Bone in your hands was given to you by Fifth Elder Guang Ling. He said he admires you very much."

Gu Han froze for a moment as he looked at the 60,000 Year Spirit Skull Bone in his hands.

"Master, I understand. I will personally thank Fifth Elder."

"Mm, enough. Absorb it quickly."

"Yes."

Gu Han nodded, sat down cross-legged, and used the Soul Power within his body to draw the Spirit Bone into fusion with himself.

As time passed bit by bit, one hour and one incense stick's worth of time went by. (Two and a half hours.)

Buzz!!

Suddenly, at the very moment Gu Han fused with the Spirit Bone, the book in his mind reacted once again. A pure white glow spread from it, and its pages turned on their own.

The image of the Spirit Bone was imprinted upon its pages. It was almost identical to the Soul Ring situation: the Spirit Bone's physical form had been copied onto the page, while its effects remained.

Gu Han's Spiritual Power increased tremendously as well. The faint Spiritual Light within his Innate Aperture became even brighter, like a shining star in the pitch-black night, incomparably dazzling.

Gu Han tried to go a step further, condensing his Spiritual Power into form and sending it outside his body. He did succeed, but he could not touch anything tangible.

"It can only be considered the Yin Spirit realm. Yang Spirit Outing is still far off."

This Yin Spirit of Gu Han's was formed from his condensed Spiritual Power. After leaving his body, it allowed him to sense the location and condition of his physical body.

"Mm?"

Qian Xunji seemed to sense something and looked toward where Gu Han's spiritual body was. Though he could not see it, he could clearly feel a powerful force of Spiritual Power there.

Gu Han naturally noticed this. He withdrew his Spiritual Power and slowly opened his eyes. He did not hide much and explained his current state.

"Master, this Spirit Bone has caused my Spiritual Power to grow by leaps and bounds. I can now release my Spiritual Power externally and scout the surrounding area."

"Mm, not bad. The effect is even better than I expected."

Qian Xunji nodded slightly, then asked, "You have already reached Level 30. With your current Spiritual Power and physique, perhaps you can absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as your Third Soul Ring."

Gu Han nodded slightly, then Shook Head. "Master, while a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring is good, what I have my eye on is that 8,000-year Ice Crystal Snow Lotus growing on a cliff in the Frozen Forest."

Qian Xunji raised an eyebrow and asked with interest, "Tell me your thoughts. Why give up the opportunity to absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring and insist on choosing that 8,000-year Ice Crystal Snow Lotus?"

"Master, although that Ice Crystal Snow Lotus is only a thousand-year plant, its quality is in no way inferior to a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast. Moreover, it has grown upon that cliff year-round, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. It is also a supreme Ice Attribute treasure. I believe the Soul Skill it grants me will definitely far surpass the Soul Ring of a 10,000-year Spirit Beast."

At the same time, however, Gu Han felt some regret. If that Ice Crystal Snow Lotus had reached ten thousand years, perhaps its effects would have been even better.

"Mm, not bad. You know what benefits you most and do not chase superficial appearances."

A gratified look appeared in Qian Xunji's eyes. His Second Disciple truly put his mind at ease. Moreover, Dong Er seemed to have been influenced by him during this period and had become much more serious in her cultivation. It seemed he had not misjudged him back then.

Remembering Light Feather Douluo's words that, if Qian Xunji had not gotten there first, he would have taken this boy as his apprentice, Qian Xunji felt a tiny bit of pride rise in his heart.

Hmph, my judgment really is excellent.

Gu Han did not know what Qian Xunji was thinking. He respectfully said, "Thank you for your praise, Master. I have a request."

"Oh? What is it?"

"Master, you also know that I came from a village and that I am an orphan. When I was young, I survived only because of the villagers and Grandpa. But the weather in the north is harsh. When I return this time, I would like to see whether I can persuade Grandpa and the others to move the village outside Spirit City. I also ask that you grant this request."

Gu Han bowed deeply, his tone sincere.

"Mm, that is a small matter. If they are willing to move here, I will naturally find them a piece of land."

Qian Xunji had thought it was some major matter for Gu Han to be so serious about. It was only a plot of land, nothing difficult for him.

Moreover, Gu Han was his apprentice, and now that his talent had been restored, his cultivation speed was no worse than someone with Innate Full Soul Power. He would certainly reach Level 96 or above in the future. Qian Xunji could grant such a small request.

Of course, the premise was that Gu Han could persuade the villagers to relocate. They had lived there for generations and might already be accustomed to it. As the saying went, there was no place like home. Unless they had no other choice, few villages would relocate in their entirety.

"Thank you, Master, for granting this. I will try to persuade Grandpa and the villagers."

Gu Han felt grateful. He had not expected Qian Xunji to agree so readily.

What remained depended on the villagers' wishes. It would be best if they were willing to come, but if they were unwilling, Gu Han naturally would not force them.

At that moment, Bibi Dong also woke up. She had successfully absorbed the 70,000 Year Mental Immunity Skull Bone, and her Spiritual Power had increased dramatically.

Although she was only Level 40, her Spiritual Power was already no weaker than that of some low-level Soul Saints.

One had to know that Soul Saints were not merely a dividing line in strength among Spirit Masters; they were also a dividing line in Spiritual Power.

For Bibi Dong to reach Soul Saint-level Spiritual Power at Level 40 could already be called heaven-defying.

"Master, Junior Brother, Uncle Chrysanthemum, Uncle Ghost, I succeeded! I feel amazing right now!!"

Bibi Dong stood up and happily shared her joy.

Qian Xunji smiled fondly. He had wanted to reach out and ruffle Bibi Dong's hair, but withdrew his hand halfway through.

"Not bad, Dong Er. Go back and rest. I'll have someone capture a suitable Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast for you."

"What about Junior Brother?"

Bibi Dong had just returned from the Star Dou Great Forest and had played enough outside. At this moment, she no longer mentioned going out personally to hunt Spirit Beasts.

However, she immediately thought of her Junior Brother. Gu Han had also reached Level 30. It was time for him to hunt his Third Soul Ring, so why had Master not mentioned capturing one for him too?

"Senior Sister." Gu Han took the initiative to explain. "Junior Brother needs to go to the Frozen Forest for his Soul Ring, and I also want to use this opportunity to return to my village and take a look."

"Junior Brother's village?"

Bibi Dong's eyes lit up, and she instantly became interested. She looked eagerly at Qian Xunji. Even without her saying anything, Qian Xunji understood what she meant.

He smiled helplessly, but still waved his hand.

"Go, then. But do not play too much. Go early and return early. You still need to come back and absorb your Fourth Soul Ring."

"Yay, I knew Master was the best!"

The moment Bibi Dong saw that Qian Xunji agreed, she happily jumped up.

Qian Xunji Shook Head with some amusement, then looked toward Gui Mei and changed his previous plan.

"I'll find someone else for the Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast. You should make this trip with Yue Guan instead."

"Yes, His Holiness the Pope."

Gui Mei bowed slightly in acknowledgment.