Family Harmony, Deep Father-Daughter Love, the Ideal Life

Before long.

Lin Qing gained a more detailed understanding of the Soul Bone Skills his daughters had obtained.

Lin Qingzhu's Ninety Thousand Year Thousand Jun Ant Emperor Left Arm Bone Soul Bone Skill—

"Thousand Jun Hand": After activating the Soul Bone Skill, Strength Amplification increased by 120%, the Left Arm's attack power increased by 80%, lasting thirty minutes.

It was a purely strength-based enhancement.

Yet the boost was astonishingly high, perfectly suited to her need for explosive power.

Lin Wu'er's Ninety Thousand Year Thousand Jun Ant Emperor Left Leg Bone Soul Bone Skill—

"Thousand Jun Leg": After activating the Soul Bone Skill, Strength Amplification increased by 120%, the Left Leg's attack power increased by 80%, lasting thirty minutes.

It was likewise an enhancement of extreme simplicity and brutality,

pushing the power of her leg techniques to a terrifying new level.

Lin Rourou's Ninety Thousand Year Thousand Jun Ant Emperor Trunk Bone Soul Bone Skill—

"Thousand Jun Barrier": A powerful defensive Soul Bone Skill. Its effect was to create a powerful energy shield centered on the user, with an adjustable range and astonishing defensive power.

Lin Qing remembered that in the original story, Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer's eighth Soul Skill after absorbing the Thousand Jun Ant Emperor seemed to be called "Thousand Jun Barrier."

That had been a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Skill, one that had once withstood Qian Renxue's fatal strike after she became a god.

Although Rou Rou's was only a Ninety Thousand Year Soul Bone Skill, its effects might be slightly inferior to Tang San's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Skill.

But even on the Douluo Continent, it was absolutely a top-tier defensive ability,

enough to give her the power to protect herself against most dangers.

"Excellent!"

Lin Qing did not hold back his praise, rubbing each of their little heads in turn.

"These Soul Bone Skills are all extremely practical and powerful, and they perfectly suit your individual traits and paths of development."

Meanwhile, he thought cheerfully, As expected of Soul Bones produced by a Strength-type Soul Beast. Even their Soul Bone Skills are this straightforward.

There was not a trace of flashy nonsense, only solid, tangible boosts to their attributes.

Simple, brutal, but unbelievably useful!

That was very "Thousand Jun Ant Emperor."

Watching his three daughters, who had just absorbed their Soul Bones and were chattering excitedly as they shared their feelings,

Lin Qing suddenly had a new idea.

Since they already had left arms and left legs,

why not complete the pair and make them symmetrical on both sides?

After all, the two Soul Bones the system had just returned were still fresh. Leaving them unused was still leaving them unused.

He himself had no interest in Soul Bones from Hundred-Eighty-Thousand-Year, non-top-tier Soul Beasts.

No sooner thought than done.

With a mysteriously sly smile on his face, he flipped his wrist.

A faint flash of Soul Power glimmered in his palm, and two brand-new Soul Bones appeared before his daughters.

They were the two Hundred-Eighty-Thousand-Year Thousand Jun Ant Emperor Soul Bones freshly produced by the system—the Right Arm Bone and Right Leg Bone.

The moment the two Soul Bones appeared, their heavy, restrained yet overwhelmingly vast energy aura immediately spread through the area.

Their already weighty presence became even more oppressive after their age doubled.

Their dark red luster was so deep that it seemed capable of swallowing all the surrounding light.

"Hmm?"

Beside them, the Sky Azure Bull Python, whose enormous body had been quietly soaking in the lake like a green mountain range, suddenly turned its massive head.

A trace of human-like shock and gravity clearly flashed through its lantern-sized blue eyes.

The Sky Azure Bull Python's senses were far sharper than those of the three little girls.

It immediately realized that although these two newly produced Soul Bones also came from the Thousand Jun Ant Emperor, the quality of energy within them and the aura of time they carried surpassed those three brothers by far!

The aura of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!

There was an essential difference between ten thousand years and a hundred thousand years, like the difference between an ordinary iron block and forged Refined Iron.

Just how many unimaginable treasures and secrets did Lin Qing possess?

The Sky Azure Bull Python silently wondered, and its estimation of Lin Qing rose another notch.

"Wu'er, Qingzhu, come here."

Lin Qing beckoned to his two daughters.

He first handed the Right Leg Bone, which carried the heaviest aura, to Lin Wu'er, who skipped over to him.

"Here, Wu'er. This is a Hundred-Eighty-Thousand-Year Thousand Jun Ant Emperor Right Leg Bone. It shares the same origin as the Left Leg Bone you just absorbed."

He then picked up the Right Arm Bone and handed it to Lin Qingzhu, who had walked over quietly.

"Qingzhu, this is yours—the Right Arm Bone."

The two daughters held the Soul Bones.

Their little faces were filled with delight, along with a hint of confusion.

"Dad, where did these Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bones come from?"

Rou Rou rubbed her eyes as well. "I clearly remember only finding three treasure bones."

Lin Qing smiled and explained, "These two Soul Bones really are relatives of the ones you just absorbed. They all came from the Thousand Jun Ant Emperor."

He paused and pointed to the dark red patterns on the Soul Bones.

"However, these two have a higher generation rank and are older. Naturally, the power contained within them is stronger and purer."

"As for where they came from... of course, they are gifts Dad prepared for you."

Naturally, he could not casually reveal that they came from the Nanny Dad System.

"Alright, absorb them quickly."

"That way, both your arms and both your legs will be strengthened by power from the same source, making your bodies more coordinated and balanced."

"Thank you, Dad!"

Wu'er did not think too much about it. She only knew that the treasure bone Dad had given her was incredible, and she loved it!

Although Lin Qingzhu still did not show much expression,

the little hand holding the Right Arm Bone tightened slightly, and a distinct ripple passed through her purple eyes.

Obtaining two top-tier Soul Bones at once—the surprises had come too quickly and too densely.

However, a soft, aggrieved voice suddenly sounded beside them.

"Dad..."

Lin Rourou did not move closer.

She merely stood where she was with her head slightly lowered, her little hands twisting the corner of her clothes.

Watching her two sisters receive new Soul Bones while she received nothing, her little lips unconsciously pouted.

In those beautiful big eyes inherited from Ning Rongrong, envy and a faint sense of loss nearly overflowed into something tangible.

Although she was sensible and did not make a fuss,

the sight of her made Lin Qing's heart melt. He felt both distressed and amused.

"Has our little princess been wronged?"

Lin Qing hurried over,

squatted down, and pulled Rou Rou into his arms, gently stroking her soft, silky pink-blue hair.

"Be good, Rou Rou. It is not that Dad is playing favorites, nor is it that Dad does not like Rou Rou."

He lowered his voice, patient and gentle, as if afraid of disturbing the most delicate flower.

"Look, these two new Soul Bones, like the ones Wu'er and Qingzhu absorbed before, are purely meant to increase strength and attack power."

"Their defining trait is overwhelming strength—simple and brutal."

Lin Qing held his daughter's little face and made her look into his eyes.

"Rou Rou, you are an auxiliary Soul Master. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's strength lies in boosting your teammates, not charging into battle yourself."

"If I gave you a pure strength-type Soul Bone like this, it would be like fitting a battering ram onto an exquisite, nimble harp. Not only would it fail to achieve any effect, it would hold you back and waste a precious Soul Bone slot. Right?"

His tone was earnest as he explained everything to her in the clearest possible terms.

"Dad promises you that I will definitely, definitely keep an eye out for and find a Soul Bone that suits you best, one that can best bring out the advantages of your Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and keep you safe."

"I guarantee it will be one of a kind, and it definitely will not be any worse than Wu'er's or Qingzhu's."

Lin Qing held out his little finger in a pinky-swear gesture.

"Dad will pinky swear with you. If I lie, I am a puppy. Alright?"

At that moment, Wu'er and Qingzhu walked over while carrying their Soul Bones.

"Rou Rou, do not be sad. Once Wu'er gets stronger, I will go fight the strongest Soul Beasts for you and snatch back the best Soul Bones for you!"

Wu'er used her free hand to pat Rou Rou's shoulder, her little face full of loyalty.

Qingzhu nodded seriously as well. Her words were brief, but her tone was firm.

"Mm. I will help too."

Rou Rou had never been an unreasonable child. She simply had the temperament of a child.

Seeing that her sisters had something she did not naturally made her feel a little upset.

But now that she heard Dad's serious explanation and promise, and felt her sisters' concern,

that small grievance in her heart immediately vanished without a trace, like ice and snow beneath the sunlight.

She held out her little finger, hooked it around Lin Qing's finger, and shook it hard.

"I believe Dad!"

Her tears turned to laughter.

Rou Rou threw herself into Lin Qing's arms, burying her little face in the crook of his neck and rubbing against him.

"Rou Rou believes Dad. Dad is the best, and Wu'er and Qingzhu are wonderful too!"

After soothing his youngest daughter, Lin Qing let out a breath of relief.

Family harmony, deep father-daughter love—this feeling was truly wonderful.

He thought, Rou Rou's Soul Bones really need careful planning.

For a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master, her Trunk Bone had provided defense. Perhaps her Head Bone could focus on Spiritual Power enhancement or illusion-type abilities?

Or perhaps he could search for a rare Soul Bone that could enhance auxiliary effects or improve her ability to protect herself.

This required long-term planning. There was no need to rush.

"Alright, Wu'er, Qingzhu, you two are in perfect condition right now. Strike while the iron is hot and absorb these two as well."

Lin Qing marked out two safer positions again.

"Remember, these new Soul Bones contain stronger energy. You need to be more patient while absorbing them, and guide the energy more steadily."

"Dad and Uncle Da Ming will keep guarding you, just like yesterday."

Lin Wu'er and Lin Qingzhu nodded solemnly.

Holding their newly acquired Soul Bones, they walked to their respective positions and sat down cross-legged.

They already had experience from the first time, so they appeared much calmer this time.

Very soon.

Dark red light shone once more.

It was deeper than before, and the energy fluctuations were even more immense.

It was easy to foresee that absorbing these two Hundred-Eighty-Thousand-Year Soul Bones would likely require far more time and effort than before.

Lin Qing was just about to compose himself and enter a focused state of guardianship once more.

Suddenly—

"ROAR!!!"

A deafening, terrifying roar filled with pain and fury suddenly erupted from deep within the forest like an exploding thunderclap!

The sound was so massive, so violent.

The surrounding leaves shook wildly with a rustle, and many thin branches were directly shattered, falling down in showers.

"THUD! THUD! THUD!"

Heavy footsteps,

yet clearly unsteady and weak, rapidly approached from afar.

Accompanying them were the thunderous crack-crack sounds of countless thick trees being brutally smashed and broken!

The entire forest seemed to tremble under the rampaging commotion.

"Hmm?!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python, which had been half-submerged in the lake, suddenly shuddered,

and its mountain-like head instantly lifted high!

Its blue Vertical pupils contracted to their limits as it stared fixedly toward the northwest, where the sound and tremors originated.

For the first time, obvious fury and concern appeared deep in its eyes!

"!!!"

Lin Qing rose to his feet at the same moment!

The warm smile on his face vanished without a trace, replaced by grim solemnity.

His Spiritual Power rapidly spread outward, sensing the violent aura rushing closer from afar.

It was Er Ming!

The Titan Giant Ape, Er Ming!

And... it was injured?!