Head Bone and Animal Husbandry

Green light radiated from Xiao Ze's hand.

This was the God of Agriculture's Divine Power, containing an extremely dense Natural Life Force.

But after the God of Agriculture's death, this Divine Power was basically useless. It could only let others sense how formidable it was.

Otherwise, the God of Agriculture could have easily saved the Azure Spirit Deer.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's gazes were completely drawn to the light in Xiao Ze's palm.

"Rongrong, what is that? I suddenly feel very comfortable."

"I don't know, but it doesn't seem like something Xiao Ze could possess." Ning Rongrong shook her head.

"Hard to say. Xiao Ze hides himself very well."

Ning Rongrong agreed with that as well.

The Azure Spirit Deer raised its head and let out an ethereal, mournful cry, its voice carrying a sorrow that seemed to pierce the soul.

Its emerald eyes looked toward Xiao Ze. Its four-leaf-clover-shaped pupils suddenly blossomed with golden light, while its silver fur shattered inch by inch, turning into countless specks of life light.

"Sacrifice!!!"

Ning Rongrong's pupils suddenly contracted as she cried out.

"It actually sacrificed itself to Xiao Ze." Even Zhu Zhuqing's calm gaze could no longer remain composed.

"I actually got to witness a Sacrifice in my lifetime. This is unbelievable." Ning Rongrong still could not understand what Xiao Ze had said that made the Azure Spirit Deer sacrifice itself.

The surroundings abruptly fell silent. Then, all the grass and trees on the ground began growing wildly.

Even the wind froze around the spirit deer.

"Xiao Ze, in the future... Hm?" The God of Agriculture had barely spoken before his attention was drawn away.

"What is it, God of Agriculture?"

"Xiao Ze, you're incredibly lucky. This Azure Spirit Deer possesses quite a bit of Power of Merit. That Power of Merit preserved the Azure Spirit Deer's soul.

In a moment, I will transfer its soul into your Sea of Consciousness. Perhaps in the future, it can become your Soul Spirit."

Hearing that, Xiao Ze was delighted.

This was truly a wonderful surprise. As a powerful healing-type Soul Beast, the Azure Spirit Deer would be very important to him.

The number of Agricultural Sprites he had in the future would only grow, and so would the demand for healing. The Azure Spirit Deer was an excellent choice.

A deep-purple Soul Ring rose from the Azure Spirit Deer's fading body, accompanied by the faint sound of a distant deer cry.

Before Xiao Ze could even draw it over, the Soul Ring descended onto him of its own accord.

In an instant, surging life force flooded Xiao Ze's meridians like a tide.

Xiao Ze immediately circulated Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, using the life force to nourish his body.

At the same time, the God of Agriculture used his mostly useless Divine Power to slowly guide the Azure Spirit Deer's soul.

It turned into a transparent streak of light and shot into Xiao Ze's Sea of Consciousness.

"Yoo yoo~~~" The Azure Spirit Deer was delighted to see the God of Agriculture and kept hopping around him.

"Little one, thank you for your Soul Ring. You can live here from now on. When the opportunity comes, you may also become his Soul Spirit."

"Yoo yoo~"

Though the Azure Spirit Deer did not understand what a Soul Spirit was, it was still very happy.

Outside, Xiao Ze had not yet completely absorbed the Soul Ring when a pair of crystal-clear Jade Deer Antlers appeared before him.

"Soul Bone!"

Ning Rongrong was envious. She had not expected Xiao Ze to be so lucky. Not only had the Azure Spirit Deer sacrificed itself, but now there was even a Soul Bone.

She did not even have a single Soul Bone herself.

As for the fact that this Soul Bone had not reached Ten Thousand Year...

If it were Ning Rongrong, she would definitely absorb it.

Even though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was immensely wealthy, obtaining a full set of Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones for Ning Rongrong would be extremely difficult, practically impossible.

The cost was simply too great.

Whether they were Hundred Year, Thousand Year, or Ten Thousand Year, Soul Bones were all extremely valuable.

After absorbing the Soul Ring, Xiao Ze's Soul Power reached level 33.

Seeing Xiao Ze about to put it away, the God of Agriculture spoke up. "Xiao Ze, absorb it."

"But it's only a Thousand Year Soul Bone."

Xiao Ze still had dreams. Even if he could not have a full set of Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones, he should at least have Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones.

"You don't need to worry about that. The Power of Faith can be used to increase a Soul Bone's age. The Power of Faith is an extremely special energy with many uses. Back then, I even used it to increase my cultivation."

"Alright." Xiao Ze trusted the God of Agriculture's words completely.

Even if it could not be used in the future, the God Trials on Sea God Island could raise it to Ten Thousand Year. That would be enough.

Soul Bones were only somewhat useful while one was a Soul Master. Later, once they condensed into Divine Armor, they would be gone.

"Xiao Ze, hurry up and absorb the Soul Bone. This is a rare Head Bone."

"Alright."

Xiao Ze drew it over with his Soul Power. The Soul Bone suddenly split apart, turning into two streams of light that burrowed into his temples.

Xiao Ze let out a muffled groan. It hurt a little, but he could endure it.

Greenish-blue light burst uncontrollably from his head.

After a long while, the light receded, and two deer antlers identical to the Azure Spirit Deer's appeared on Xiao Ze's head.

The Head Bone had been fully absorbed. His Soul Power was level 34.

"Antlers, how interesting." Ning Rongrong could not help reaching out to touch them.

Xiao Ze's body instantly trembled as an involuntary sense of pleasure ran through him.

"Don't touch them." Xiao Ze hurriedly pulled Ning Rongrong's hand away.

After a Soul Bone was absorbed, it became part of a Soul Master's body and could be felt.

And these antlers were indeed rather sensitive.

"Haha... did it feel very sensitive?" Ning Rongrong laughed. She had noticed Xiao Ze's small reaction just now.

"You knew that, and you still touched them."

"After all, this is an Antler-Type Head Bone. It's my first time seeing one."

"Didn't your family prepare Soul Bones for you?"

"They did, but not many. Gem-Type Soul Bones are simply too rare. Even my father doesn't have a full set of Soul Bones." Ning Rongrong complained.

"That's already pretty good. How many Soul Masters can even possess Soul Bones?"

"You, for one. Two External Soul Bones plus a Head Bone. This is ridiculous. Do you get one Soul Bone every ten levels or something?"

Ning Rongrong was envious. She felt that, in the future, Xiao Ze alone might possess more Soul Bones than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Let's go. The commotion just now was too great. Quite a few Soul Beasts may have come over, so we should leave quickly."

The three of them quickly departed.

They arrived at a small town not far from the Star Dou Great Forest.

When Xiao Ze spotted cattle, sheep, and pigs in the distance, he slowly walked over.

"What are you doing?"

"Buying cattle, sheep, and pigs."

After reaching the Soul Elder rank, Xiao Ze could not only open another large area, but the large areas he opened now had another option.

That was a Pasture Area.

In other words, Xiao Ze could now begin raising animals.

Xiao Ze truly wanted to see just how delicious the meat of these special-quality animals would be.

The potatoes and corn he grew already tasted incredible. With every bite, Xiao Ze felt a heavenly sense of pleasure.

After absorbing the Man Faced Demon Spider's energy, the Earth Potato King's quality had also risen to Fine grade.

The potatoes were becoming better and better.

Xiao Ze arrived at the shop.

"Lord Soul Master, what can I do for you?"