Corrosive Fire Arm Bone

Ning Bao was very strong. If he hadn't been worried about killing the Corrosive Fire Tiger, he would have captured it long ago.

Of course, even with his hands tied, Ning Bao had only wasted a little more time. The outcome was unchanged.

His fist slammed into the Corrosive Fire Tiger, gravely wounding it and leaving it on the brink of death.

Qin Yuan hurried forward and cupped his hands. "Thank you, Senior."

Ning Bao hesitated slightly before asking, "Are you sure this will be all right? A Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring causes Soul Shock. If you fail to absorb it, even I won't be able to save you!"

After receiving Qin Yuan's firm assurance, he stopped trying to dissuade him.

Qin Yuan stepped forward and summoned all his strength, stabbing the Corrosive Fire Tiger in the neck with his saber.

A dark-colored Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring emerged from the Spirit Beast's body. Qin Yuan didn't waste a moment. He sat cross-legged on the spot and drew the Soul Ring toward his Martial Soul, officially beginning the absorption process.

In the shadows, Dugu Bo was secretly astonished.

He knew Ning Bao, but was surprised by Qin Yuan's relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—and by Qin Yuan's daring to absorb a Soul Ring beyond his level.

If Qin Yuan succeeded in absorbing the Soul Ring, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would likely increase its investment in him.

Dugu Bo pondered for a moment. If that happened, should he also try to get in touch with Qin Yuan?

Anyone capable of absorbing a Soul Ring beyond their level was an unparalleled genius. Qin Yuan was only a Spirit Emperor now. If Dugu Bo waited until he broke through to become a Titled Douluo before currying favor with him, it would be too late.

The Dugu Clan had suffered from Martial Soul Poison for generations. As the clan's overall strength increased, the symptoms of the poison grew more severe. The clan's members had dwindled one after another until only Dugu Bo and his granddaughter remained, dependent on each other.

Dugu Bo could feel that, in his current state, the poison in his body could take his life at any moment. After his death, Dugu Yan would have no one left to protect her. His old enemies might well seek revenge on her.

With a rising star of the Soul Master World like Qin Yuan protecting her, Dugu Yan would surely be safe.

Absorbing a Soul Ring beyond one's level took a long time.

It wasn't until the following morning that Qin Yuan finally finished absorbing the Soul Ring.

He was already drenched in sweat. A cool breeze passed over him, chilling his body, as the Corrosive Fire Tiger's Soul Ring fully merged with him. Six Soul Rings—yellow, purple, purple, black, black, and black—shone beneath his feet.

The Soul Ring absorption was complete. Qin Yuan withdrew his Soul Power aura and was about to stand.

Suddenly, a sharp pain came from his right hand.

Startled out of his absorption state, he unintentionally released Divine Slaughter's Domain as the pain struck.

A hundred meters in every direction was enveloped in dense killing intent. Bone-chilling cold spread from the soles of his feet through his entire body.

Caught off guard, Ning Bao shuddered. He quickly recovered and hurried over, asking, "What's going on? What kind of domain is this?"

He thought Qin Yuan's Sixth Soul Skill was some kind of domain skill and that it was showing signs of going out of control.

The intense pain left Qin Yuan dazed, and he didn't hear what Ning Bao said.

In the next instant, it felt as if an extra bone had grown along his right forearm.

The moment it fused with his body, a flood of information surged into his mind.

The pain stopped. Qin Yuan gasped for breath and quickly said, "Senior Ning Bao, it's all right. It's an External Soul Bone."

Divine Slaughter's Domain vanished.

His External Soul Bone was called the Corrosive Fire Arm Bone. It granted objects fire-attribute abilities. He could attach it to his Battle Saber Martial Soul to increase its lethality, or to his teammates to strengthen their fire-attribute attacks.

It was an External Soul Bone with auxiliary functions.

Of course, the Soul Bone had already fused perfectly with his body. Even if someone got greedy, they couldn't take it from him.

"You really are lucky. Looks like I'll have to reassess your strength." Ning Bao laughed heartily, without a trace of greed in his eyes.

After a pause, he lightly patted Qin Yuan on the shoulder and added, "By the way, there's something I hadn't planned to tell you. But since you have a domain Soul Skill and an External Soul Bone, I think you have a chance to compete for it."

"Of course, the task assigned by the Sect Master still comes first. There's no need to rush this..."

According to Ning Bao, a Black Market would be held in a forest near Suotuo City.

The Black Market had all kinds of illicit treasures, and there was no shortage of opportunities that could change a person's fate.

There were no rules at the Black Market, and it was common for people to rob one another. If Qin Yuan hadn't shown such strength, Ning Bao wouldn't have brought it up.

Now, Qin Yuan was qualified to compete for a chance. Naturally, it would be wonderful if he could obtain a life-changing opportunity.

Of course, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would send people as well. However, things at the Black Market were of no use to Soul Douluo-level experts or anyone stronger, which was why Sword Bone Douluo hadn't gone in person.

"Mr. Qin, you might as well team up with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's experts when the time comes. Don't worry—you're Miss Rongrong's guide, so most of the sect's disciples know you."

"Absorbed a Soul Ring beyond his level and possesses Divine Slaughter's Domain. No wonder he managed to leave Silvis City unscathed despite being surrounded by wolves." Dugu Bo murmured, seemingly calculating how he might approach Qin Yuan.

As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo had his pride.

However, Dugu Yan had already worked with Qin Yuan, so getting in touch with him should be easier.

After thinking it over, Dugu Bo decided to have Dugu Yan take the initiative, so she could gain Qin Yuan's protection in the future.

After obtaining the Soul Ring, Qin Yuan didn't stop for a moment. He headed toward the Balak Kingdom.

The location where the gem had been stolen, according to the intelligence, wasn't within Suotuo City, but it wasn't far away. If he completed the task quickly, he could also join in the fun at the Black Market.

Traveling alone and possessing the strength of a Spirit Emperor allowed him to move much faster.

In just seven days, he entered the Balak Kingdom and soon reached Lin Chuan City by following the address provided in the intelligence.

A great river flowed through the city, and several well-developed waterways surrounded it. That was how it got its name, Lin Chuan.

The Balak Kingdom lay on the Limal Plains. Nutrients from the river flowed through Lin Chuan City and onward to Suotuo City, which was one of the main reasons Suotuo City had become the empire's granary.

Lin Chuan City lay along a major grain route. Merchants often stopped there to rest, and bandits had sprung up as a result.

After entering the city, Qin Yuan didn't immediately set about his task. Instead, he sat down at a teahouse crowded with merchants, ready to ask around about the bandits he was looking for.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect didn't want to be connected to the matter, so it had done little to investigate the bandits. Qin Yuan would have to gather information himself.

At the teahouse, Qin Yuan casually found an empty table in the main hall and sat down.

It was harvest season, and many merchants were passing through. The teahouse soon filled up.

Qin Yuan was alone but occupied an entire table. To attract as many customers as possible, the waiter arranged for three merchants to share it with him.

Merchants were always good talkers. Many a deal had even been struck over some casual remark.

A middle-aged merchant named Lu Guofu chatted animatedly at the table. "Are you gentlemen all in the grain business?"

"Our Guo Fu Chamber of Commerce is the biggest grain merchant in the Hagen Das Kingdom. Would any of you be interested in selling me a batch of grain..."