Young Girl Bathes, Remember to Be Gentle, Ten-Thousand Year Whale Rubber Appears

Night deepened, and moonlight cast dappled shadows through the forest.

The young girl stood among the trees, the spider spears with blood-colored patterns behind her swaying gently like the tentacles of Death God.

"I am Level 40... Then this Soul Ring..."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the Soul Ring, a hesitation flashing in her eyes.

Although this Soul Ring seemed to be somewhat low in age, it was still a Ten-Thousand Year Soul Ring.

Just leaving it here seemed like a waste.

"Stop thinking about it. Give up."

Bai Lu saw through her thoughts:

"The strongest abilities on an ordinary Man Faced Demon Spider, aside from Spider Web, are things you already possess. No matter what Soul Skill you obtain, the improvement will be limited."

He paused, his tone becoming serious:

"Your Fourth Soul Ring must come from a powerful Soul Beast at least thirty thousand years old."

He made no attempt to hide the disdain in his voice:

"This Soul Ring is not qualified enough!"

"Alright! I'll listen to you!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded and no longer looked at that Soul Ring.

She tried to wield the Eight Spider Lances, feeling the surging power within her. Her eyes flashed with confidence.

She was a 12-year-old Quasi Soul Ancestor!

With such talent, let alone contemporary geniuses, even in the entire history of Douluo Continent, it was probably unprecedented!

Beyond her pride and confidence, however, a deeper vigilance flashed through her heart.

The faster her level increased, the greater the risk of exposure.

Tang Hao's pursuit had already proven this—an ordinary person was innocent, but possessing a treasure brought disaster.

She had too many secrets on her: Soul Bones, an External Soul Bone, her weird upgrade speed... Every one of them was enough to draw the covetous eyes of powerful people.

"Don't think too much. A person cannot refuse to eat just because they are afraid of choking to death. Cultivation is the same."

Bai Lu comforted her softly:

"Strength is the foundation. As long as you are strong enough, no one dares to covet anything of yours."

"Mm."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, collected her mind, and looked towards the valley not far away.

There were Title Douluo there, danger, and also opportunities.

"Dugu Bo..."

Moonlight shone down as Zhu Zhuqing's lips curled into a determined smile.

"Your Immortal Herb, I'm determined to get it."

"Don't!"

"Brother Tiger, don't!"

At home in Heaven Dou City, the young girl in the bathtub crossed her arms over her chest and watched the "herself" before her with a wary expression.

Tired from the day, she just wanted a bath to relax.

She had not expected that lingering big tiger to still be "hunting" her!

"Be good~ Listen to me, let me see!"

"This is all to help you get stronger. Little Kitten, don't throw a childish tantrum."

Bai Lu controlled the White Tiger Girl avatar and approached the White Tiger Girl before him with a smile.

A smile played on his lips as he leisurely admired the beautiful young girl, like a lotus emerging from water.

She had bright eyes and pearly teeth, with graceful curves.

Her skin was like frost, whiter than snow, round and smooth with a touch of red.

Just one glance revealed a beauty of the world.

Although only 12 years old, that alluring figure was enough to make every woman feel inferior.

Despite this, Bai Lu remained deeply concerned about the young girl's body.

He wanted her to make time to develop properly and become even more perfect.

It was a pity... the young girl did not seem to understand his good intentions.

"I just broke through. I still need to consolidate my realm."

"I don't want that thing!"

Looking at the Thousand Year Whale Rubber in Bai Lu's hand, hard as iron, Zhu Zhuqing's face reddened slightly.

Her last experience refining Whale Rubber had been far too awkward and had left her with quite a psychological shadow.

Even now, she did not dare to think back on it too carefully.

More importantly...

Last time, just one piece of Thousand Year Whale Rubber was enough to make me lose control a little. This time, they're all Thousand Year Whale Rubber...

I definitely won't be able to control myself, and then I'll completely break down!

At that thought... the young girl was filled with worry.

But soon, she put on a resolute expression, her eyes firm as if she were about to join the party:

"I'm not refusing to refine it. I'm postponing it, refining it slowly, refining it properly, refining it according to a plan... I'll refine it after I'm prepared, leave it for my future self to refine... and finally refine all the Whale Rubber!"

"Little Kitten, that sounds good, but you're thinking too naively."

As the big tiger in the young girl's heart, Bai Lu saw through her thoughts at a glance.

He crouched down and gently stroked the young girl's cheek, yet spoke merciless words:

"Refining Whale Rubber isn't something you can do whenever you want.

"The later you refine it, the stronger your physique becomes, and the worse the Whale Rubber's effects will be...

"If you don't make time to refine it now, then after you consume the Immortal Herb, you won't need to refine it slowly or postpone it. Even if you refine it, it'll be a waste!"

Bai Lu lifted the young girl's chin and looked into those flickering cat eyes:

"I'll ask you one last time. Right now... will you refine it, or not?"

"I... will!"

Zhu Zhuqing felt like her CPU was overloaded. In a daze, she nodded.

"...Um... if... that happens... remember... to be gentle..."

She hesitated before speaking softly.

Improving her strength was the foundation. It was only a little awkwardness and embarrassment...

If she endured it, it would pass.

"Don't worry, I know my limits. Trust me!"

"Open your mouth... ah..."

Bai Lu spoke with complete confidence as he personally fed the softened Whale Rubber into the young girl's mouth.

Sure enough, with her physical qualities improved once more, the sensation of refining Whale Rubber this time was completely different from last time.

The Thousand Year Whale Rubber's energy was still violent, but compared to the heat and itching when she had consumed Hundred-Year Whale Rubber last time, it was not much more intense.

That left Zhu Zhuqing both happy and disappointed.

She was happy because everything remained within a controllable range.

She was disappointed because controllable meant the effects were not very good.

Fortunately, what surprised her was...

"Great Strength Diamond Palm has started absorbing the Whale Rubber's energy again!"

Zhu Zhuqing raised her left hand, which emitted a dark gold glow, and examined it. She could vaguely feel her strength increasing.

"This palm bone seems to have a particular fondness for Whale Rubber's energy."

Bai Lu lowered his head and glanced at the young girl's reddened delicate body, saying meaningfully:

"It seems you'll have no choice but to eat more in the future."

"Since it works, let's see if we can make it undergo another transformation!"

Excitement flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, but she suddenly noticed Bai Lu's gaze.

She silently lowered her raised left hand to cover herself again.

With an expressionless, aloof look, she continued refining the Whale Rubber.

One piece, two pieces, three pieces...

Piece after piece of Thousand Year Whale Rubber was consumed, and the young girl's body grew redder and redder.

Large amounts of black-red sweat continuously flowed out. Although she was soaking in cold water, her body only grew hotter.

Bai Lu asked, "Are you there yet?"

"Mm? Hiss~ Almost."

The young girl was dazed for two seconds before lightly rubbing her thighs together as she replied.

"This is the last piece. Hold on a little longer."

"There isn't even one more piece left."

Maintaining an outwardly calm expression, Bai Lu picked up the last piece of Thousand Year Whale Rubber, which seemed to have deteriorated somewhat.

"You do it. I'm ready!"

The young girl tried hard to suppress the blazing flames within her and gritted her teeth.

"Phew~"

Blazing flames surged up, softening it with high heat.

However, unlike before...

After being scorched by the high temperature, the black color on the Whale Rubber's surface gradually faded away, revealing a crystal-clear golden interior before them.

How could this be Thousand Year Whale Rubber?

This was clearly a piece with a deteriorated surface...

"Ten-Thousand Year Whale Rubber!"

Bai Lu's movements paused, and the flames in his hand instantly went out.

He looked at the young girl and whispered like a devil:

"This Ten-Thousand Year Whale Rubber is far more potent than Thousand Year Whale Rubber."

"Are you sure... you're ready?"