After Nan Xuan and Bibi Dong finished a simple breakfast, Nan Xuan used Seal Wings to carry Bibi Dong directly toward Sunset Forest. Flying high through the sky, they saw beautiful scenery that was usually hidden from view.
"Xuan, what kind of soul beast are you planning to use for your seventh soul ring this time?" Bibi Dong asked softly, wrapping her arms around Nan Xuan's waist.
"I want one that enhances the effects of my soul skills, like a Berserk Giant Rhino. Getting a soul ring in Sunset Forest is only one reason I came here. More importantly, I'm here to secure some benefits for you all." Thinking of the results after Tang Xiaosan gave the Shrek Seven Devils Immortal Herbs in the original story, Nan Xuan had no intention of leaving them for him.
Especially the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. He wanted to give it to Bibi Dong, giving her an extra measure of protection in the future. Although he could now completely perceive everything happening across the continent, that did not mean he could immediately rush over. The real world was not his Network World.
Sunset Forest was one of the three great soul beast forests of Douluo Continent, a mysterious forest located near Heaven Dou City.
With its abundant mineral and medicinal herb resources, it had become a paradise for blacksmiths and apothecaries. But it was also extremely dangerous. High-level soul beasts emerged endlessly, and those without sufficient strength did not dare casually enter this place to gather herbs.
Legend had it that Poison Douluo Dugu Bo lived in seclusion here. The place where he lived was called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the most mysterious location in Sunset Forest.
Recalling the original story's description of Sunset Forest, Nan Xuan landed when they reached its outskirts. Though it was not as vast as Star Dou Great Forest, it still had no shortage of high-level soul beasts.
"Xuan, I might need to obtain a soul ring too. I just absorbed some of the Soul Power you infused into my martial soul, and I broke through to level eighty." Bibi Dong blinked and spoke with a smile.
Bibi Dong had just turned twenty-two a few days ago, yet she had broken through to level eighty today. According to the original story, if she had cultivated on her own, it would likely have taken some more time. But with Nan Xuan's soul skill now, she had saved quite a bit of time.
Fortunately, the Soul Power Nan Xuan had infused into her had all been purified. Otherwise, she truly would have been uneasy. Combined with the year of tempering she had undergone in Slaughter City, there was no longer any sense of incompatibility. Nan Xuan had told her last time that the Soul Power stored in the ring could only replenish expended Soul Power and could not be used to cultivate and raise one's Soul Power Level. She had not understood before, but now she finally did. The latter had not been processed; using it for cultivation would only make one's foundation unstable. Someone might be level eighty, yet possess only the strength of level seventy-eight.
"Then good. Later, we'll have another husband-and-wife tag team and let those soul beasts know how formidable we are." Nan Xuan lowered his head, kissed Bibi Dong's neck, and joked.
"You only know how to sweet-talk. I think I was fooled by you like this back then." Bibi Dong pouted.
"Of course not. We got together because of love." Nan Xuan said shamelessly.
"I was just about to say—" As Bibi Dong prepared to speak, a black shadow darted past them.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."
"Xuan, what was that just now?" Bibi Dong knew Nan Xuan always kept his First Soul Skill active. Though he did not always actively probe every piece of information, he still preferred to be cautious in situations like this.
"We've already reached the central region of Sunset Forest. What just passed by was a Shadow Ghost Tiger. Its age is just right for your eighth soul ring." Nan Xuan looked at the several dark shadows in the distance and spoke delightedly.
Bibi Dong did not know why Nan Xuan was so happy and looked at him with puzzled eyes.
"Ordinary Ghost Tigers generally possess clone skills, while this Shadow Ghost Tiger is an aberration among Ghost Tigers. Its skill is also cloning, but it carries an additional dark-element characteristic. Like Spirit Hall's Ghost Douluo hiding in other people's shadows, it can do that too." Nan Xuan stroked Bibi Dong's head, looking like a scholar as he pointed at the Shadow Ghost Tiger and taught on the spot.
Shadow Ghost Tiger: "Could you stop ignoring me? Could you show me some respect?"
Bibi Dong revealed an expression of sudden understanding and gestured for Nan Xuan to lock onto its position. She was ready to attack.
Nan Xuan immediately understood. Under the detection of his First Soul Skill, it had nowhere to hide.
The cyan wings behind him spread open, and a Hexagram Array instantly formed before shooting directly at the Shadow Ghost Tiger.
"Hey." Bibi Dong activated her third soul skill, Death Spider Web Restraint. A massive spiderweb enveloped the target, then her Sixth Soul Skill, Blood-Sucking Spider Thorn, finished it off.
"Still as smooth as ever." Nan Xuan looked at the already dead Shadow Ghost Tiger and sighed inwardly.
"I have to say, your Seal Wings are truly useful. Sealing sixty-five percent of the opponent's Soul Power and vitality is such an outrageous skill." Bibi Dong could already guess what Nan Xuan's expression meant.
"Of course. I spent a great deal of Soul Power evolving it to the level of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. Otherwise, did you think it would be this easy?" After obtaining it, Nan Xuan could not resist upgrading it. Otherwise, how was a Support-type Soul Master like him supposed to keep playing without any offensive skills?
"So that means you can raise the age of any soul bone?" Unable to suppress the curiosity deep in her heart, Bibi Dong asked excitedly.
"In theory, yes. Not only soul bones—even soul rings can be improved. But I haven't tried it on soul rings yet. After all, evolving Seal Wings to one hundred thousand years already consumed three-tenths of my current Soul Power reserves." Nan Xuan honestly told Bibi Dong this time. Unlike before, he had not even told her about Seal Wings' upgrade.
Of course, it was not because he had not wanted to tell her. If you could lie back and win, why would you need to act yourself? Though he had acted that time, women in love had zero IQ.
"Oh." Bibi Dong's mouth fell into an astonished O-shape, wide enough to fit a carrot.
"Xuan, you're really about to soar into the heavens." Bibi Dong could only use those words to describe Nan Xuan. Such a thing had never appeared in history before. He was a miracle.
"Alright, no matter how impressive I am, I'm still your man—and still a Support-type Soul Master. Hurry and absorb the soul ring. If we wait too long, there might be unnecessary trouble." Nan Xuan pinched her cheek and smiled.
Blushing, Bibi Dong walked over to the corpse and began absorbing the soul ring.
Several hours later.
"Spider Emperor Clone!" With Bibi Dong's shout, eight dark shadows separated from behind her. Each shadow possessed her appearance and forty-three percent of the original body's strength. This soul skill could be considered among the best among soul masters of the same rank.
"How is it? Not bad, right?" Bibi Dong ran to Nan Xuan's side with a satisfied look.
"Mm, it's quite good. But they're only illusions. Otherwise, I could have nine of you at once." Nan Xuan looked regretful.
At those words, Bibi Dong's eyes widened, but that was all. She understood Nan Xuan. This guy had plenty of ideas, but in reality, she had him firmly under control.
"Hurry up and find your soul beast. All you do every day is think about this stuff." Bibi Dong said haughtily.
"Hehe, while you were absorbing the soul ring, I already located it with my soul skill. Let's go." Nan Xuan grinned and did not waste time. He planned to settle this soul ring before nightfall, because he had a more important task that night.
Led by Nan Xuan, Bibi Dong quickly saw a gigantic earth-brown rhinoceros. She looked at Nan Xuan, and after receiving his confirmation, she used her soul skills.
Nan Xuan did not plan to use Seal Wings this time. After all, this one was only sixty thousand years old, equivalent to a Soul Sage-level soul beast. It was just right for Bibi Dong to practice with and familiarize herself with her newly acquired soul skill.
Before long, the sixty-thousand-year Berserk Giant Rhino was already on its last breath.
Seeing this, Nan Xuan compressed Soul Power at his fingertip and released the Douluo version of the Six Meridian Divine Sword.
Bibi Dong was not surprised in the slightest. He had taught her this before, but her Soul Power had been limited. Otherwise, when they had crossed Hell Road last time, she would not have waited until the end to use it.
Nan Xuan sat cross-legged beside a black soul ring and began absorbing his seventh soul ring.
An hour before nightfall, Nan Xuan finally finished absorbing it.
Bibi Dong had also finished roasting the meat. Seeing that Nan Xuan had completed his absorption, she handed him a piece.
"Show me your Martial Soul Avatar." Bibi Dong gently bit off a piece of meat, looking at Nan Xuan with curious, expectant eyes.
Nan Xuan accepted the grilled meat Bibi Dong handed over. Seeing her face full of anticipation, he smiled and used his Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar.
A small black box appeared in Nan Xuan's hand. Three metal wires protruded from the box. Its front was rectangular and had ten ports, while its upper side featured triangular prongs. Its entire body was black, with only several red and blue lights flashing on its front.
"Every time I see your martial soul, I find it strange. A martial soul like this must be appearing for the first time in the history of Douluo Continent." Bibi Dong gazed at the black, high-tech-looking Wireless Router and sighed.
"I can't help it. My martial soul may be strange, but as long as it's powerful, that's enough." Nan Xuan looked at Bibi Dong proudly, his lips curled into a broad smile.
"Hmph, look how pleased with yourself you are." Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at Nan Xuan.
Nan Xuan ignored that and directly carried her into the tent.
"What are you trying to do? You're a Support-type Soul Master, yet you still dare act so smug. You really don't know the meaning of ignorance and fearlessness." Bibi Dong's expression changed. She directly flipped Nan Xuan beneath her, and an aura belonging to one in a superior position radiated from her body.
Nan Xuan looked at Bibi Dong before him, and his mouth twitched. He was indeed a Support-type Soul Master, but he was also a man.
However, Nan Xuan ultimately failed to turn things around.
Under the moonlight, the two figures intertwined with each other.
Early the next morning, the forest was still the same forest, and the tree was still the same tree, but the people were no longer quite themselves.
Bibi Dong lay in the tent with a wronged expression. That guy Nan Xuan had no idea how to go easy on her; he was like a bull.
Lying in the tent now, she did not want to move at all.
"See? Even a Support-type Soul Master like me can still handle you. Who gave you the courage?" Nan Xuan patted Bibi Dong's perky butt, feeling its springy softness in his hand.
"Hmph." Bibi Dong looked at Nan Xuan pitifully and gave a soft snort.
"Will you still be so smug next time?" Nan Xuan asked Bibi Dong with a smile.
"Hehe, I still want more." Bibi Dong smiled and joked.
"Alright, enough messing around. Rest well for now. I'll get you something to eat, then I'll take you somewhere nice." Nan Xuan shook his head and laughed at Bibi Dong's playful side.
"Mhm, Xuan treats me the best." Bibi Dong released Nan Xuan's shoulders, then laboriously shifted her body.
When Nan Xuan had first entered Sunset Forest yesterday, he had already sensed the location of the treasure land, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. However, Poison Douluo had not been there then. Today, he had arrived.
That was right. Nan Xuan specifically wanted to go when Dugu Bo was present. The reason was that he did not want to be a thief, nor did he want to claim someone else's carefully guarded medicinal garden as his own.
Of course, it might become his soon enough.
After resting for the entire morning, the two headed toward this treasure land. With Nan Xuan's soul skill guiding them, the journey was fairly safe. They stopped only after seeing the Poison Array surrounding the area.
At this moment, within the Poison Array, an old man with dark green hair and entirely green eyes looked toward Nan Xuan and Bibi Dong's location.
But he chose not to move. He wanted to see what the two outside intended to do, daring to come here. If they died inside his Poison Array, perhaps they could even provide some fertilizer for the surrounding plants.
"Xuan, we can't enter this Poison Array. I feel dizzy just getting a little closer." Bibi Dong asked as she stood beside Nan Xuan.
"Indeed, his poison is very formidable. But if we want those things, we must break this Poison Array." Nan Xuan replied without hesitation.
"What do you plan to do?" Seeing Nan Xuan's confident expression, Bibi Dong could not help asking.
"Of course—"
"Poison Douluo inside, listen up! Your poisoning is already quite severe. If you don't want to die, get out here immediately. I might even be able to save you." Nan Xuan wrapped his voice in Soul Power and shouted into the Poison Array.
"This is the method you meant? And you clearly know he's a Title Douluo—Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, whose poison is unrivaled under heaven—yet you still dare shout at him like that. Honestly..."
Bibi Dong looked at Nan Xuan, not knowing how to describe him. Sometimes, what this guy did was truly difficult to comprehend. Just look at that—was that something a normal person could shout?
Hearing the shout inside, Dugu Bo immediately found it amusing. He was a poison-wielding Title Douluo, yet that brat actually said he was poisoned, and badly at that.
"Hmph, interesting. Then I'll ask him what makes him say I'm poisoned. If he can't answer, the fury of a Title Douluo is not something he can bear." Dugu Bo sat cross-legged on a stone slab within the Poison Array, making plans inwardly.
"Kid, I won't ask for now how you knew I was inside this Poison Array. First tell me: how do you dare guarantee that I've been poisoned?" Dugu Bo looked at the two figures outside the Poison Array and spoke expressionlessly.
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