Farewell to Shui Bing'er

Next, let me repay you properly!

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The words exploded in Shui Bing'er's mind like a thunderclap. Her pupils suddenly contracted as she instinctively looked toward her fallen teammates, alarm bells ringing wildly in her heart.

He... he couldn't possibly be thinking... Shui Bing'er's thoughts were in chaos. Seeing Yao Yan steadily approach, she involuntarily retreated several steps, both hands tightly shielding her chest.

With less than ten steps between them, Shui Bing'er's breathing grew increasingly rapid.

Wh... what should I do? I can't beat this guy...

No, Shui Bing'er! Even if I have to die, I can't let him have his way! An Ice Phoenix appeared behind Shui Bing'er, and two Yellow Soul Rings rose beneath her feet, radiating biting cold.

Just as Yao Yan approached her, Shui Bing'er's first Soul Ring suddenly lit up!

"Sister Bing'er." Yao Yan suddenly spoke, his voice calm. "Please extend your hand. I need to examine your physical condition."

"Huh?" Shui Bing'er froze, blurting out, "That's all?"

"What else would it be?" Yao Yan looked puzzled. "But why did you summon your Martial Soul?"

"..." Shui Bing'er's face instantly turned awkward. Without explaining, she extended her delicate hand to him.

Yao Yan skillfully took her pulse and slowly sent Soul Power into her body. The Soul Power flowed through her meridians, carefully examining every part of her condition.

He had already made up his mind to help her absorb the Soul Ring of the Five Thousand Year Frost Giant Wolf outside the cave.

Shui Bing'er stared at the Youth's focused profile and felt the warmth from his fingertips. Remembering the misunderstanding just now, a rosy flush quietly spread across her cheeks.

Shui Bing'er, Shui Bing'er, what nonsense were you thinking just now...? she reproached herself inwardly.

After finishing the examination, Yao Yan released her hand. Seeing that even the beauty's earlobes had turned crimson, he could not help but wonder, It was only taking her pulse. Was that really necessary?

But he did not want to dwell on it. Business came first. He slowly said, "Sister Bing'er, after examining your condition, given your current physique, you can absorb at most a Soul Ring of around two thousand years as your Third Soul Ring."

Shui Bing'er nodded lightly. She had already understood this before coming here. However, Yao Yan's next words left her too shocked to speak.

"If you add me into the equation, you can absorb a Five Thousand Year Soul Ring."

"That's impossible!" Shui Bing'er cried out. This completely overturned her understanding of Soul Master cultivation.

In the world of Soul Masters, no one had ever been able to help another person surpass the limit when absorbing a Soul Ring. If one forcibly absorbed a Soul Ring that was too old, the slightest mistake could cause their body to explode and kill them!

Yao Yan understood her shock and did not explain further. Instead, he held her delicate hand and activated the Inner Elixir Technique. A stream of azure Soul Power slowly entered her body.

"What does it feel like?"

"A cool sensation is flowing through my body, and my mind feels much clearer too." Shui Bing'er carefully sensed the changes within herself.

"Relax your body and let all of my Soul Power enter."

As Shui Bing'er lowered her guard, something miraculous happened. The azure Soul Power was actually able to freely guide the circulation of her own Soul Power.

After the two streams of Soul Power completed one full cycle through her body, Yao Yan withdrew his Soul Power at the right moment and smiled. "Do you believe me now?"

Shui Bing'er stood there in a daze. In the past, she would never have believed such an absurd tale. Yet now that it had truly happened, it still felt somewhat unreal.

The Youth before her had directly overturned everything she knew, leaving her dazed. Did I enter another world?

"Sister Bing'er, do you want to give it a try?" Yao Yan asked softly.

Shui Bing'er came back to her senses and fell into a long silence.

Yao Yan did not rush her, allowing her to consider it carefully. After all, this was a decision to entrust one's life to another. Anyone would hesitate.

He turned and walked out of the cave, dragging the corpses of three Five Thousand Year Spirit Beasts inside. Their Purple Soul Rings were gradually dimming and could dissipate at any moment.

After making the arrangements, Yao Yan sat cross-legged on the ground and began cultivating with the Inner Elixir Technique.

The reason he could help others absorb Soul Rings beyond their limits was that he forcibly controlled that enormous energy, like installing a valve on a water source.

He allowed the other person's body to gradually transform until all the energy had been absorbed.

Of course, this method had limitations as well. The Soul Ring's age could not exceed the range of his control, and it consumed an enormous amount of spiritual power.

Only when the Soul Rings had begun to dim did Shui Bing'er raise her head, clench her teeth, and say, "I've decided to try!"

As the core of the Skywater Team, she had never lacked courage or a sense of responsibility.

Yao Yan slowly opened his eyes, met her gaze, and nodded heavily.

For a woman with such extraordinary courage, no wonder King Tang got utterly crushed even with cheats! he praised inwardly.

To be safe, the two chose the Spirit Beast with the lowest age. They sat cross-legged facing each other, and Yao Yan held her fair hands.

Feeling the soft touch, a blush once again rose on Shui Bing'er's face, but she quickly forced it down.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded to each other!

Begin!

Shui Bing'er summoned her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul and focused her spiritual power on it. Instantly, a suction force drew the Purple Soul Ring toward the Martial Soul.

The moment the Ice Phoenix came into contact with the Thousand-Year Soul Ring, surging energy flooded into her body like a deluge. Her meridians felt as though they were being torn apart. She clenched her teeth tightly, refusing to let out even the slightest sound.

Fortunately, a cool sensation spread through her body. The violent energy immediately stalled, as though its throat had been gripped, and gradually calmed.

She felt warmth spread through her body, repairing the meridians damaged moments ago. Clearly, Yao Yan had activated the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone Skill.

Yao Yan controlled the enormous energy, slowly releasing it into her body.

At this moment, Shui Bing'er's breathing gradually steadied, and crisp sounds came from within her body. Clearly, her physique was being transformed.

Time passed bit by bit, and the cave fell into silence.

The six girls from Skywater Academy were still sleeping soundly on the grass, completely unaware of the miracle taking place inside the cave.

Even if they woke up, it would not matter. Yao Yan had long used his Simulation Soul Skill to create a disguise.

As Shui Bing'er gradually absorbed the energy, fine beads of sweat covered Yao Yan's forehead, and his breathing grew heavy. He had not expected the process to consume so much spiritual power, but fortunately, success was close at hand.

Sensing that the Soul Ring's energy was about to run out, he decided to release all the remaining energy at once and help Shui Bing'er's physique rise another level.

He gathered his Soul Power around her hands, ready to deal with any sudden situation.

The instant Yao Yan withdrew his Soul Power, Shui Bing'er felt an even stronger wave of energy than before. She gritted her teeth and circulated her Soul Power with all her strength, refining and absorbing the energy.

Finally, through their perfect cooperation, Shui Bing'er successfully absorbed the Five Thousand Year Soul Ring, and her physique improved significantly.

She simply did not know when her physique would break through again.

Yao Yan was in the same situation.

The reason he could send the giant wolf flying with a single punch was because he had encountered three rare strokes of fortune.

First, under the terrifying pressure of Di Tian's imposing presence, three forces clashed within his body, allowing him to improve.

Second, he had refined a drop of the Emperor Auspicious Beast's essence blood.

Third, through the Taoist Inner Elixir Technique, he had successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage and reached the Refining Essence to Qi realm.

These three opportunities had forged his current physique, which had already reached its limit. As for when he might break through again, even he did not know.

In truth, Yao Yan did not realize that this rapid improvement had also planted the seeds of future trouble.

After Shui Bing'er successfully completed the absorption, Yao Yan also began meditating to recover.

The cave returned to silence.

Three days later, atop the cliff on the Back Mountain of Qingshan Town.

Yao Yan lay lazily on the grass with a blade of Blue Silver Grass between his lips, gazing at the blazing sunset on the horizon. Golden afterglow blanketed the cliff, dyeing everything in warm hues.

Footsteps approached from afar, breaking the silence at the cliff's edge.

Yao Yan looked up and saw Shui Bing'er approaching gracefully. Her aqua-blue hair fell over her shoulders, and beneath the sunset's glow, her usual coldness had softened considerably, making her appear even more gentle and charming.

She walked over and naturally sat beside Yao Yan, folding her shapely legs beneath her. Turning toward him, she smiled sweetly. "I truly have to thank you this time. You helped me obtain a Five Thousand Year Soul Ring."

Yao Yan casually waved a hand. "It was nothing. You saved my life, so it was only right. But what Soul Skill did you gain?"

"It was the Ice-Sealing Giant Wolf's Domain Skill. I named it 'Resisting Ice Ring.'"

"Great! All that work for nothing, and we're right back where we started!" Yao Yan could not help curling his lip.

"What's with that expression?" Shui Bing'er frowned in confusion.

"Nothing, nothing!" Yao Yan quickly laughed it off, stood up, and stretched. Then he lowered his head and gazed at Shui Bing'er's bright, captivating face.

Since Shui Bing'er could beat King Tang so badly, she would definitely become an indispensable ally in the future. She was worth befriending.

Shui Bing'er grew uncomfortable under his gaze and hurriedly stood up, asking in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Yao Yan smiled faintly and solemnly extended his hand. "Let me introduce myself again. My name is Yao Yan."

Shui Bing'er was slightly dazed, then understood. She took his hand and said, "Hello, I'm Shui Bing'er."

On the cliff, the two looked at each other and smiled, their hands clasped tightly.

They did not yet know that from this moment onward, their fates had become tightly intertwined!