Yao Yan's Gift

Yao Yan landed while holding Shui Bing'er in his arms.

The other Ten Thousand Year Giant Wolf charged out of the smoke and dust, its scarlet eyes fixed firmly on Yao Yan.

The next moment, it threw back its head and let out an enraged howl!

"Awooo—!!"

The fur on its body gradually fell away, transforming into hundreds of one-meter-long Ice Cones in midair. It was using its unique soul skill, Ice Snow Descent!

"You think I'll let you get away with that?" Cold Light flashed in Yao Yan's eyes.

He tapped the ground with one foot, pouring Soul Power into it as he shouted, "Blue Silver · All Cloth Bag Technique!"

The ground rumbled violently as five Giant Palms woven from Blue Silver Grass burst from the earth. Before the giant wolf could react, they had already clamped tightly around its four limbs.

The Giant Palms yanked outward with all their might, hoisting the enormous wolf into the air as though it were being torn apart by five horses!

"Crack, crack, crack—!!"

A series of piercing Bone Fracture sounds exploded. The Ten Thousand Year Giant Wolf's bones were forcibly torn apart. It twisted its head in agony and released a miserable howl, clearly having suffered grave injuries.

Witnessing this scene, Shui Bing'er was utterly shocked, completely forgetting that she was still lying in Yao Yan's arms.

A Ten Thousand Year Giant Wolf was something they had to fight with all their strength just to withstand, yet this Youth had severely wounded one with a single move!

What terrifying strength!

Shui Yue'er and Xue Wu, lying on the soft Grass Mat, were equally dumbfounded.

"Xue Wu, pinch me..." Shui Yue'er rubbed her eyes and muttered, "This isn't really a dream, is it?"

Xue Wu had no mood to grant her request. She was clutching her chest, feeling as though her heart had leaped into her throat.

The Ten Thousand Year Frost Giant Wolf that had driven them into a desperate situation had been instantly defeated by that Youth with one move?!

If not for the faint, piercing pain from her wounds, she would have felt like Shui Yue'er, as though she were dreaming.

Yao Yan brought two fingers together, and the surrounding Blue Silver Grass swiftly condensed into a sharp spear. He performed a graceful spear-kicking motion.

The Blue Silver Spear gleamed with Cold Light as it shot straight toward the giant wolf's head!

The Ten Thousand Year Giant Wolf struggled desperately, but the Blue Silver Giant Palms held it firmly in place, leaving it unable to move.

"Pfft—"

The spear pierced through its skull. Blood sprayed out, and before the giant wolf could let out even a final cry, it died on the spot.

Yao Yan had already turned around, blocking the bloody sight from the girls' view.

He glanced toward the pile of rocks, only to find that the other giant wolf had vanished. Truly, Birds of a Feather Flee in Times of Danger.

The dull sound of the spear piercing flesh jolted Shui Bing'er awake. Only then did she realize she had been in the Youth's arms for quite some time.

Her cheeks instantly flushed red. She secretly raised her eyes and saw that he seemed to have no intention of letting go, so she could only softly remind him, "Put... put me down..." Her voice grew softer and softer until it was barely audible.

Hearing her words, Yao Yan lowered his head and met her bashful gaze. Seeing her face as red as Rosy Clouds, he finally realized what had happened.

He hurriedly set her gently on the ground, rubbing his nose as he apologized, "I was too caught up in the moment and forgot to put you down. I'm truly sorry."

Shui Bing'er turned around and circulated her icy aura to fade the blush on her face. It was only when Shui Yue'er and Xue Wu hurried over from afar that the redness gradually subsided.

"Are you two all right?" She hurriedly went to meet her teammates.

"I'm fine." Xue Wu shook her head.

When Shui Bing'er saw the wound on Xue Wu's face, she could not help stepping forward to touch it. Her heart was filled with guilt, and her nose stung.

"Sister Bing'er, it's all right." Xue Wu took her hand and comforted her softly.

"After we return, I'll definitely have my father ask the Ye Family to treat you!" Hearing this, Shui Bing'er felt even more guilty and spoke resolutely.

"All right." Xue Wu smiled and nodded. She had never doubted her captain's promise.

"Um... I can actually treat this too!" A voice abruptly cut in. When they turned around, they saw Yao Yan standing there awkwardly, scratching the back of his head.

Shui Bing'er's eyes lit up. She hurried forward in excitement and asked, "Is that really true?"

Yao Yan did not answer. Instead, he summoned a strand of Blue Silver Grass. "Hold it."

Though Shui Bing'er was puzzled, she chose to trust him and raised her jade-like hand to grasp the Vines. The Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone Skill activated instantly, and a powerful surge of Life Energy flowed into her body.

"What does it feel like?"

"Very warm. It feels like being held in someone's arms."

Before she could finish speaking, a faint Green Light appeared around Shui Bing'er's body. As it emerged, under the astonished gazes of Xue Wu and the others, the gruesome wounds on her body rapidly scabbed over, healed, and grew new flesh.

"That's incredible!" Shui Yue'er leaned closer to inspect her, yet she could not find the slightest trace of injury.

After treating Shui Bing'er, Yao Yan helped treat Xue Wu and the others as well.

Looking at Yao Yan standing among them, Shui Bing'er could not help sighing. "What a little Monster—he can fight and heal."

"If we recruit him into Skywater Academy, then in the next Soul Master Competition, the academy will certainly be qualified to contend with Spirit Hall."

"What a pity..." Thinking of the academy's School Rules, Shui Bing'er could not help shaking her head inwardly.

Yet another thought rose in her heart...

Suppressing that thought deep in her heart, Shui Bing'er idly looked to the side. The surrounding ground was already devastated, Potholed and severely damaged.

When her gaze swept across the Ten Thousand Year Giant Wolf, she suddenly froze!

Inside the wolf's head, pierced by the spear, there was unexpectedly a piece of bone that was entirely Ice Blue and contained the crystalline luster of ice.

"Head Soul Bone!!"

She instinctively wanted to step forward, but then remembered that Yao Yan had killed it. She forcibly restrained herself and looked elsewhere.

Soul Bones were already precious, and torso and head bones were even more so. Faced with such temptation, Shui Bing'er could restrain herself, which was enough to show how strong her Self-Control was.

After Yao Yan finished treating them, Shui Bing'er saw them embracing each other in celebration. She walked over and quietly told him, "That Frost Giant Wolf dropped a Head Soul Bone."

She was being so careful because she was afraid her teammates would hear and cause unnecessary trouble.

But Shui Yue'er had already noticed every move she made. She poked her head out from between the other two and blinked. "I heard every word of your little secret conversation!"

She glanced at the Head Soul Bone, then pounced toward it like a swallow.

"Yue'er!" Shui Bing'er's expression darkened, and she immediately reached out to grab her.

But it was already too late. Shui Yue'er had hopped more than three meters away.

Shui Bing'er secretly looked at Yao Yan. Seeing that he watched the scene calmly without any sign of anger, she let out a breath of relief.

"Yao Yan, I'll apologize to you on Yue'er's behalf..." Shui Bing'er looked at him apologetically.

Yao Yan naturally understood what she was worried about and quickly waved his hand. "Don't worry, Sister Bing'er. I'm not that petty. Besides, you all saved my life."

Hearing this, Shui Bing'er was completely relieved. A trace of surprise flashed through her eyes; she had not expected this Youth to be so broad-minded.

There were plenty of people in this world who would turn heartless over the slightest matter.

"Sister Bing'er! Come look! It really is a Head Soul Bone!" Shui Yue'er had already pulled out the Soul Bone and stood beside the giant wolf, waving and shouting. She looked utterly carefree.

"That Yue'er..." Shui Bing'er shook her head with a helpless smile.

"I'll go take a look!" Yao Yan smiled slightly and ran over directly. This was the first time he had seen a Soul Bone since coming to this world, so naturally he was extremely curious.

Watching Yao Yan run off, Shui Bing'er suddenly realized that he was only a Youth, and much younger than she was.

"What did you go through to have a maturity that someone your age shouldn't possess?" Shui Bing'er unconsciously murmured.

The group took the Soul Bone and entered the cave together. Next came Healing Time.

Yao Yan activated the Blue Silver Grass once more, and six streams of Life Energy flowed into the girls' bodies at the same time. Wrapped in the warm aura, they gradually fell asleep.

Seeing her teammates collapse one after another, Shui Bing'er's heart tightened. "What happened to them?"

"It's all right. Their Life Energy is too abundant; they'll be fine after sleeping for a while," Yao Yan quickly explained.

Shui Bing'er bent down to examine them. Sure enough, their breathing was steady and their expressions peaceful. Only then did she relax.

"Sister Bing'er."

Shui Bing'er raised her head and looked at him in confusion.

Yao Yan's lips curved into a faint smile. "Now, let me properly repay you!"