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Shui Ningbing nodded in agreement after hearing him out.

What Shen Hanyu had said was exactly what she had been thinking.

Unfortunately, her little niece was rather stubborn. She could take advice, but she simply refused to change. Shui Ningbing was even starting to consider compromising.

After all, if her soft, sweet little niece did not want to cuddle with her, that would be her own loss. She had raised this little girl herself, so naturally, she was immensely important to her.

She and her husband had no children of their own. Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er had long since become like daughters to her—only lacking a single word: Mom...

Shui Bing'er looked hesitantly at Shen Hanyu and her aunt. Her hands tightly clutched the hem of her clothes, leaving creases in the fabric. At last, as if she had made up her mind, she slowly released it and said,

"Then I'll give up the control system and switch to the assault system. Aunt Shui, I've thought it through."

Shui Ningbing froze for a moment, then stepped forward and happily hugged Shui Bing'er.

"It's good that you understand. It's good that you understand. It's not that Aunt Shui was forcing you, but with your talent and such a powerful Martial Soul, following the control system really would be wasting your gifts. Now that you've made the right decision, I'm very relieved..."

Shen Hanyu added,

"The Ice Attribute can already cultivate both the control system and assault system. You don't need to make any drastic changes. You just need to pay attention to the Soul Beasts you hunt for when obtaining Soul Rings in the future."

After all, if he remembered correctly, this girl's Soul Skills in the original story had major issues.

Her First Soul Skill was undoubtedly Ice Seal, a control-type Soul Skill.

Yet her Second Soul Skill was a defensive Soul Skill.

Her Third Soul Skill could only barely be considered a control-type Soul Skill.

Such a Soul Skill combination was truly rather strange. Though powerful, it ultimately lacked any real logic or structure.

Seeing Shui Bing'er make her choice, Shui Ningbing visibly breathed a sigh of relief. She secretly gave Shen Hanyu a grateful smile, then pulled Shui Bing'er away to discuss what Soul Beast she should hunt for her second Soul Ring.

Meanwhile, Shui Yue'er walked up with a worshipful look and grabbed Shen Hanyu's sleeve.

"Older Brother Yu, you really know how to talk to her. Aunt Shui and I tried persuading Sister so many times, but she just wouldn't listen. But the moment you said something, she listened. Hehe, Older Brother Yu, you have to keep Sister in line from now on~"

The corner of Shen Hanyu's mouth twitched, but he said nothing.

Shui Bing'er had already been on the verge of making her decision. He had merely analyzed the pros and cons, and naturally, Shui Bing'er's heart had chosen the better path. As for why she had still chosen the control system in the original story, Shen Hanyu had no idea.

Shen Liuyu slowly sidled over and said playfully,

"Brother~ I'm almost ready to break through to Soul Elder too. Look, shouldn't you make some room in your schedule and take your adorable little sister on a trip?~"

Shen Hanyu raised a brow and sensed her Soul Power. She really was at the peak of level twenty-nine, just short of breaking through to level thirty.

"Hehe, you're finally about to break through. I don't even want to admit you're my sister, you're so slow..."

Shen Hanyu mocked her without hesitation.

"Hmph! Do you think everyone is a huge freak like you? I'm already a genius, okay? Even the dean said I'm stronger than Bing'er."

Shen Liuyu spoke somewhat aggrievedly, blinking her large eyes pitifully.

Shui Ningbing suddenly chuckled softly from the side.

"Liuyu, when did I ever say that? Don't go slandering me~"

Shen Liuyu turned her head, covering her little mouth with an expression as if tears might spill at any moment, like she had been abandoned by a heartless man. The sight drew a burst of laughter from everyone.

Shen Hanyu rubbed his brow and slowly said,

"How about this? Bing'er only needs her second Soul Ring, while Liuyu only needs her third Soul Ring. It won't be difficult to obtain them, so I can take them there. Aunt Shui, I imagine you're quite busy and can't get away anytime soon, right?"

Shui Ningbing nodded, her gaze toward Shen Hanyu becoming even more pleased and satisfied.

To be honest, she was so busy her feet barely touched the ground. The academy was not only short on funding, but because it was entirely female, many matters required her to personally step forward and resolve them. In her spare time, she also had to guide the teachers or outstanding students in their cultivation. It had already been difficult enough for her to find time to come out today.

Whenever Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er needed to hunt for Soul Rings, she would usually entrust other teachers with the task.

Now that Shen Hanyu was willing to take them, and since his strength was considerable and he was familiar with both her niece and her students, she could rest easy about the journey.

"Then I'll have to trouble you. Recently, quite a few Soul Beasts that only appear in icy plains have shown up in the Frozen Forest as well. You can go there. I'll arrange a carriage to take you there early tomorrow morning."

Shen Hanyu nodded, and the others had no objections. The matter was settled pleasantly.

Early the next morning.

Sure enough, a fairly ordinary-looking carriage was parked outside the door.

Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er poked their heads out from inside. The former waved excitedly and called out,

"Older Brother Yu, Sister Liuyu, hurry up! We're setting off!"

It was clear that the little girl was in high spirits and an exceptionally good mood.

Shen Hanyu slowly emerged with Shen Liuyu, and the two of them climbed into the carriage one after another.

Inside the carriage.

The siblings Shen Hanyu and Shen Liuyu sat on one side, while the Shui sisters sat opposite them.

Facing each other, Shui Bing'er spoke softly.

"News came from the people Aunt Shui sent out. They said they found traces of a Silver Emperor Sky Falcon. That is also my target this time."

Shen Hanyu nodded, not at all surprised. If people with backgrounds like theirs went out to hunt Soul Beasts without any information or preparation, that would be truly laughable.

"Alright. About how many years old is it?"

Shen Hanyu asked directly.

The Silver Emperor Sky Falcon was known as the king of slaughter in the skies, possessing extraordinarily powerful attack and speed. In the air, an ordinary Ten Thousand Years Silver Emperor Sky Falcon could even rival a level ninety-one or ninety-two human Titled Douluo.

The sky was their territory, and aerial combat was undoubtedly what they excelled at most. Their near-ultimate attack power and formidable strength all displayed their status as kings.

Shui Bing'er nodded without surprise.

"They only found traces, so its age is uncertain. But it shouldn't be too high—probably somewhere between five hundred and thirteen hundred years. If it is older than that, we can look for another Soul Beast."

Shen Hanyu shook his head.

"There won't be much of a problem. Even if it's somewhat older, that isn't a problem."

After pondering for a moment, Shen Hanyu still said,

"Bing'er, do you want to absorb a Soul Ring beyond the normal age limit?"

Shui Bing'er was quite talented. If she absorbed a Soul Ring beyond the limit, her future achievements could rise to another level.

As long as Shen Hanyu could ensure his own and Shen Liuyu's safety, he was still willing to lend her a hand.

Shui Bing'er was stunned for a moment, then instinctively nodded.

"I do. No Soul Master could resist such a temptation."

Shen Hanyu and Shen Liuyu exchanged a glance, seemingly thinking about something. After a long while, Shen Hanyu softly said,

"I do have a way, but I need to make sure that neither you nor Yue'er will let it leak..."

Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er looked at Shen Hanyu in shock, then exchanged glances with each other, unconsciously swallowing.

Shui Yue'er wisely remained silent. She knew that this was a matter between her older brother and sister, something a silly little girl like her could neither interfere with nor decide. She only needed to wait for the outcome.

Shui Bing'er looked at Shen Hanyu. Confusion flashed through her beautiful eyes, followed by solemnity. Only then did she ask,

"What would Yue'er and I need to give in return? For something this precious, I don't believe you would tell us for nothing..."