Rui Beast's Transformation

Lin understood what he meant. Ning Feng Tian picked up the conversation right away.

"Even though you took advantage of your suspicions about Rui Beast, you still paid a price for them."

"Those medicinal herbs would be worth a fortune outside. You traded them to Rui Beast without even batting an eye."

"What's most astonishing is that Rui Beast trusts you and is willing to believe you."

"That's exactly why I feel at ease letting Rui Beast follow you."

Ning Feng Tian wasn't stupid. Most of his hesitation came from Rui Beast. Rui Beast represented the Qi Luck of the Star Dou Great Forest. Rui Beast had chosen Xiao Xiao, so that was more or less the same as choosing Xiao Xiao's Qi Luck.

After weighing it all up, Lin knew he wouldn't lose out.

"Since we're all on the same side, there's no need to be so formal."

"Just follow me. What's the point of worrying about the cost..."

Lin finished speaking, and Ning Feng Tian immediately looked at him. That expression seemed to say, You'd better rethink what you just said.

"Fine, fine. I'll stop worrying about the cost."

"That batch of herbs was old enough to be on its last legs, anyway."

"Besides, I've got plenty of money to spare."

"Go on, keep joking around. You'll see whether people in the human world can get by without money."

Lin reached out and tapped Emperor Tian with his finger.

"You've got a point."

"I'll cover your Soul Power, and I'll give you some medicinal herbs as well."

"That should do it, right?"

Ning Feng Tian was speechless. Humans really were the most cunning creatures.

"Great!"

"For that batch of herbs, do you have any Soul Beast materials? You can give me those too."

"Some Spirit Metals would be best."

Lin had no end of requests.

Ning Feng Tian immediately covered Lin's mouth. "You're asking me for everything, aren't you?"

Lin hurriedly raised his hands in surrender.

"I've already thought about the Spirit Metals and Soul Rings. You've been thinking about things for ten thousand years, too. If you need ten thousand years, I can help you hunt Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest. There are plenty in the sea, too."

"As for those herbs, Red King will bring them to you later."

"And that Soul Beast you mentioned—the Red King has a way to deal with it. If you want it, I'll have him bring it to you."

Ning Feng Tian laid out all of Xiao Xiao's suggestions, then revealed the last of his own plans.

Lin was so stunned he couldn't speak. Rui Beast was absolutely delighted.

This deal was worth it. Rui Beast's strength wasn't weak, and with it by his side, Lin would have nothing to worry about.

He wouldn't have to fret about his Soul Rings anymore. With Emperor Tian lending a hand, he didn't need to worry about the age of his Soul Rings.

The Star Dou Great Forest was truly a wonderful place, just right for him.

"Red King, transform."

Ning Feng Tian walked away, leaving Rui Beast and Lin behind.

Rui Beast tilted its head, watching Ning Feng Tian's back.

"?"

Rui Beast was baffled. "Emperor Tian, did you mean what you said? Can I really transform?"

Rui Beast was excited, but also a little worried that Emperor Tian was just teasing it.

"Go ahead and transform. Once you do, you can travel with me."

Lin opened his mouth at the same time. He was curious, too. Without its kingly appearance, what would Rui Beast look like in human form?

Ning Feng Tian was speechless.

"Great!"

As he spoke, Rui Beast began gathering the power within its body. Golden energy enveloped it, and within the radiance, a beautiful figure gradually took shape.

Lin watched with the enthusiasm of a young man. Emperor Tian had concealed the sight from him, but Rui Beast's transformation was still underway.

After a short while, the golden orb of light dispersed. A golden-haired beauty appeared before them, clad in pale gold armor. A hint of maturity softened her features. She walked forward step by step, holding a golden spear.

That appearance was completely different from Wang Qiu'er's.

It seemed this was the form she truly wanted.

Proud and tall, cool yet lively, exquisitely beautiful.

The golden-haired beauty walked up to Lin. "What do you think? Pretty good, right, you silly fellow?"

Lin chuckled. "Yeah... pretty good."

"Hmph. Careful, or I'll hit you!"

The golden-haired beauty waved the spear in her hand threateningly at Lin.

"Fine, Red King. From now on, you'll follow Xiao Xiao. If anything happens, listen to her."

Ning Feng Tian interrupted their conversation and gave his instructions.

"Got it, got it. Don't worry, I'm not a child anymore. I'm sixty years old, after all."

"Still more reliable than that silly fellow."

The golden-haired beauty put away her spear and reached out toward Lin. The meaning behind her gesture was clear: she wanted some herbs.

Lin understood. He took out some dried herbs and handed them to the golden-haired beauty.

She took them and began eating. They were delicious.

"Xiao Xiao, your third Soul Ring—is it another Black Tiger-type Soul Beast like the one you got before?"

Ning Feng Tian looked at Lin curiously.

Lin was speechless. "It'd be best if it were one that was ten thousand years old."

Ning Feng Tian gave the silly fellow a blank look. "Are you dreaming? At most, I can get you one that's seven thousand years old. You're still relying on Xiao Xiao's reputation."

"That's fine. Then seven thousand years."

Lin didn't argue. Next time, he'd just ask Emperor Tian to help him find a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast himself.

Otherwise, it would be a waste of having Emperor Tian as an ally.

"Red King, go with him later and bring those medicinal herbs over to that silly fellow."

Ning Feng Tian gave the order. Red King nodded, then turned and headed out.

Ning Feng Tian had given away the herbs, knowing that most of them would end up in Rui Beast's belly.

Still, it didn't matter. As for Soul Rings? If he had to go out and hunt for them himself, he'd just have to deal with that.

Lin didn't know what the other side was thinking, and Xiao Xiao didn't care.

After all, she had nothing to worry about.

Before long, Red King came bounding up beside Emperor Tian, carrying a whole pile of herbs.

"Little Xiao Xiao, I've brought the herbs you wanted."

"When you absorb your Soul Ring, I'll guide some of the Soul Power from the Soul Beast into you. Pay attention."

Hearing Lao Yao's voice, Xiao Xiao nodded in the sea of consciousness.

Lin knew that Lao Yao was doing this because he wanted to use Poison Unkillable's light orb to help out. Lin didn't mind; he wasn't short on a source of Poison Unkillable. What he had plenty of was time to cultivate.

"Thank Emperor Tian for your kindness, you silly fellow. Just listen to him, and you won't die."

Ning Feng Tian addressed the Soul Beast. The Soul Beast nodded. In the next instant, its body split apart once more.

Just like before, Lin absorbed the Poison Unkillable again. This time, most of the tremendous Soul Power within the Soul Beast was drawn over by Lao Yao.

Lin absorbed very little. Once he had finished absorbing the Soul Ring, the dragon transformed into a soul, and his Soul Power rose by one rank.

Lin didn't mind. It wasn't as though he was particularly well-known or anything.

Ning Feng Tian looked at Lin, who was only seven years old, and wondered: had a seven-thousand-year Soul Ring really raised his Soul Power by one rank?

Ning Feng Tian couldn't help asking, "Xiao Xiao, what's going on with your Soul Power?"

Lin paused, then gathered a faint layer of light over his body.

"That's why."

"I'm cultivating my Soul Power. I've cultivated a lot, so I can turn it into this. Some of it was sealed away and can be slowly unsealed later."

Lin explained calmly. Whether Ning Feng Tian believed him was up to him.

Ning Feng Tian sensed it. The energy layer around Lin had indeed become much thicker. That silly fellow really was clever. He'd known from an early age that cultivating Soul Power was beneficial.