Dugu Yan No Longer Sprays Mist

Wouldn't everything happening around him be like a live broadcast to it? It could watch whenever it wanted?

How could that be allowed? Even he himself did not have a god's-eye view!

But how could he avoid it? Lin Hai racked his brains, yet found no answer.

So, he sank his Spiritual Power into his dantian and lodged a stern protest with Old Bodhi Tree.

Old Bodhi Tree said it would consciously avoid such things in the future. Lin Hai was deeply skeptical of its self-restraint... It had just come back from peeping at a screen.

When it claimed that it intended to enter a deep slumber to avoid suspicion, Lin Hai immediately voiced a "strong protest"—

After all, Old Bodhi Tree's assistance was indispensable.

At that moment, Lin Hai was shocked by his own shamelessness!

Life was not easy. Old Bodhi Tree sighed and could only suggest a compromise:

"Then... cultivate diligently."

"Once you reach level fifty and absorb and refine the Inkstone of No Return, you may be able to use its Space Power to store and retrieve objects. Whenever you need me to avoid something, seal off the Dantian Space."

Lin Hai fell into thought.

Originally, after absorbing the Floating and Sinking Pearls and gaining some ability to protect himself, he had planned to absorb the Flame Water Jade as his fifth spirit ring.

That way, aside from being somewhat lacking in pure attack and defense, he would have almost no weaknesses left.

But now... Forget it. He would decide after taking the Elixir Pill and breaking through to level fifty.

Naturally, he had also refined Elixir Pills for himself. He simply had not had the chance to take them yet.

With that, the negotiation came to an end.

After the meal, Lin Hai began preparing to refine Spirit Ring Pills.

The result of Dugu Yan's Martial Soul Evolution had truly exceeded his expectations—it had transformed from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent into the legendary Beauty Serpent!

Her evolved Martial Soul was still poison attribute, yet it possessed the dual traits of the Attack System and control system.

Even more surprisingly, in addition to its original deadly poison, it had awakened an entirely new ability—Seal!

When Dugu Bo learned of this, he slapped both the table and his thigh, regretting that when he had killed that Ten Thousand Year Medusa back then, he had failed to keep its corpse!

Lin Hai did not think it was a pity and comforted him, "It's fine. When Yanyan reaches level seventy, using Medusa as her seventh spirit ring will be the best timing."

Stacking spirit rings from the same type of spirit beast naturally had both benefits and drawbacks.

Because the direction of her Martial Soul Evolution had been unexpected, the specific Spirit Beast Blood Dugu Bo had prepared for his granddaughter's evolution some days ago was temporarily of no use.

Fortunately, Lin Hai had stocked up on plenty of other types of spirit beast "materials" when he had been in Spirit City.

Among them were some perfectly suited to Dugu Yan's current needs. He soon refined an eight-thousand-year Spirit Ring Pill.

Dugu Yan was now a level thirty-nine Soul Elder. Her Martial Soul and physique had both been greatly strengthened by this evolution.

Although she had not yet acquired her Third Spirit Ring and Fourth Spirit Ring, her physical strength alone was already no weaker than that of most low-level Soul Ancestors. She could easily absorb spirit rings in the five- to six-thousand-year range.

This was the conclusion Dugu Bo had reached using the Spirit Power Pressure Test.

Lin Hai actually wanted to personally examine her again with the bone-feeling Secret Method he had learned in Spirit City.

But he knew that Dugu Yan's situation differed from that of a soul master who cultivated step by step.

Bone growth was a process of slow accumulation. Increases in Soul Power and physical strengthening would gradually reveal themselves through changes in bone quality.

Her improvement, however, had been explosive. Any results from examining her bones now would inevitably differ greatly from her true condition.

Lin Hai could only express his deep regret over that.

As for why he had chosen to refine an eight-thousand-year Spirit Ring Pill... Lin Hai had his own considerations.

Although Spirit Ring Pills were refined by using Spirit Beast Blood to simulate spirit beast forms and possessed nearly complete Spirit Beast Origin Forms—for example, Spirit Ring Pills over ten thousand years old would likewise produce Soul Shock—

They would not trigger the Grudge Impact left behind in spirit rings upon Spirit Beast Death.

Lin Hai guessed that this was because their soul essence was simulated and lacked the resentment of the spirit beast that had offered its blood.

Therefore, he was not sure how many years of leeway would be safest.

He might as well refine it at a higher level. At most, it would only cost a few extra drops of blood.

Dugu Bo knew that Spirit Ring Pills could have their absorption halted at any time, so he did not object to this arrangement.

Dugu Yan's Spirit Ring Absorption went extremely smoothly. After spitting out the Pill Residue, she dry-heaved for a while longer.

She shot Lin Hai a resentful glare, then summoned her Medusa Martial Soul.

She successfully obtained a six-thousand-five-hundred-year Third Spirit Ring, and her Soul Power broke through its bottleneck, reaching level forty.

Third soul skill: Ten Thousand Poisons Seal!

This was an attack-type soul skill infused with deadly poison. After testing its effects, all three were satisfied.

Next came Dugu Bo's second round of Spirit Power Pressure Tests, as well as Lin Hai's Illusion Test.

Their purpose was to precisely assess Dugu Yan's physical strength and Mental Strength after absorbing her Third Spirit Ring.

The results were encouraging.

The more than six-thousand-year Third Spirit Ring had strengthened her far beyond expectations.

At this moment, Dugu Yan's physique and Mental Strength had firmly crossed the threshold of an Initial Stage Spirit King. She was fully capable of absorbing a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring!

Without hesitation, Lin Hai fired up the furnace again and refined a thirteen-thousand-year Spirit Ring Pill.

Dugu Yan absorbed it successfully, obtaining an eleven-thousand-year Fourth Spirit Ring. Her Soul Power also soared to level forty-five.

Fourth soul skill: Spirit Snake Seal!

This was a purely single-target control-type sealing soul skill. Once cast upon a locked target, it forcibly sealed all of the opponent's soul skills!

Its effect depended on the opponent's Soul Power Level. Those no higher than herself could be sealed for three seconds; if their level was higher than hers, the sealing duration would decrease accordingly.

Having gained such a powerful new soul skill, Dugu Yan was thrilled.

She eagerly explained the soul skill's effects to her grandfather and Lin Hai.

The moment she finished speaking, she actually raised her hand and cast a Spirit Snake Seal at Lin Hai.

What's gotten into this girl? Why is she acting so crazy?

Lin Hai laughed inwardly.

He reacted with incredible speed, instantly using the Evasion Technique, Burial.

Yet the soul skill followed him like a shadow, accurately striking Lin Hai even after he had gone underground.

The result was naturally—no effect whatsoever.

Of all things to seal, she chose to seal a divine artifact... Still, at least this soul skill won't be disrupted by natural elements. It's passable, I suppose...

Lin Hai swiftly gave it a mixed assessment, while also becoming wary.

It seems this Evasion Technique isn't flawless either. I'll still need to be careful when facing certain Rule-based or Mental-based soul skills.

But on the current Douluo Continent... there probably aren't many soul skills like that.

Dugu Yan silently counted the time, only to see Lin Hai emerge from the ground almost instantly. It was obvious that he had not been sealed.

Much of her excitement immediately faded. Her little mouth drooped, and she looked somewhat dejected.

Seeing this, Lin Hai reached out and ruffled her hair, saying gently, "My soul skill is rather special. If you want to test its effect, wouldn't it be more practical to try it on your grandfather?"

As he spoke, he winked at Dugu Bo. Old man, play along?

Dugu Bo snorted irritably. Your own woman, and you want me to play along?

Lin Hai immediately put on an aggrieved expression that said, "That hurts my feelings."

Life is too hard! At a time like this, doesn't someone have to play the Red Face while someone else plays the White Face?