Zhu Zhuqing's External Soul Bone: Shadow Cat Claw

Agility-attack-type Spirit Master value explosive power and crowd control abilities most.

Zhu Zhuqing's Third Spirit Skill is not only extremely destructive, but also comes with corrosive and all-attribute weakness effects.

Especially in battles between opponents of the same level, a percentage-based weakness to all attributes can be enough to determine the outcome of a fight.

Ning Rongrong exclaimed excitedly, "Zhu Zhuqing, with this Soul Skill, let's see if that lecherous tiger Dai Mubai still dares to be arrogant in front of you when we encounter him again!"

Zhu Zhuqing's lips curled into a smile.

His eyes gleamed, and a strong fighting spirit surged within him.

She turned to look at Lin Qingmo, her eyes filled with gratitude.

If it weren't for him, I would never have been able to absorb this Three-Thousand-Five-Hundred-Year Spirit Ring.

It was him who helped him break his limits time and time again, making him stronger and stronger.

To give yourself the confidence to break free from the shackles of fate that Binding.

She will remember this kindness in her heart and never forget it.

Lin Qingmo met her gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said softly, "Congratulations, this Soul Skill suits you very well."

"Thank you, A-Qing."

Zhu Zhuqing's voice was very soft, but exceptionally sincere.

Night fell.

A campfire was lit in the woods.

The flickering flames dispelled the darkness and chill of the forest.

Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, and the others sat around the campfire, chatting away.

Dugu Yan leaned against a tree, wiping her fingernails, occasionally interjecting a few words.

Liu Erlong closed his eyes to rest at the tent entrance, but kept a close eye on his surroundings.

Zhu Zhuqing did not stay by the campfire.

She looked at Lin Qingmo's tent not far away.

Her fingertips curled slightly, and her heart was pounding like a rabbit.

There were too many people during the day, so she didn't feel comfortable saying too many words of thanks.

Now that it was late at night and everyone was around the campfire, she finally had a chance to go and thank him alone.

There was something else she didn't know how to tell him.

When absorbing the Spirit Ring, in addition to absorbing Spirit Ring energy, I also felt a cool, sharp energy flowing into my right hand along with the Spirit Ring.

The energy was gentle and highly compatible with her Nether Civet Martial Soul, as if it were born to belong to her.

She didn't know what it was, only that it might be very precious.

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Zhuqing straightened her clothes and walked towards Lin Qingmo's tent.

The tent curtains were not fully drawn, leaving a gap through which a faint light shone.

Zhu Zhuqing stood at the entrance of the camp, hesitant.

Come in.

Lin Qingmo's voice came from inside.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing lifted the curtain and went inside.

The tent was very simple, with only a makeshift bed.

Lin Qingmo exited the meditation state.

"Why haven't you gone to rest yet?"

Zhu Zhuqing walked up to him, stopped, looked into his eyes, and said softly:

"A-Qing, I want to thank you sincerely."

"If it weren't for you, I would never have been able to absorb that Spirit Ring, nor would I have become this strong."

Why are you being so polite with me?

Lin Qingmo smiled.

"That Spirit Ring was originally the most suitable for you."

"However, you came all this way to see me for more than just to express your gratitude, didn't you?"

He always felt that Zhu Zhuqing had other things on her mind.

He was right.

Zhu Zhuqing gently gripped the hem of her clothes with her fingertips, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.

There's something else I don't know how to tell you.

"When I absorbed the Spirit Ring, it seems I absorbed something else besides the Spirit Ring's energy."

Lin Qingmo paused, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Other things? What do you mean?"

"I can't explain it either."

Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip and raised her right hand.

"When I was absorbing the Spirit Ring, a cool, sharp energy flowed into my right hand."

"I can feel its presence, and... I think I can activate it."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power quietly surged within her body.

Suddenly, a jet-black claw shot out from her right hand.

The claw blades were longer and sharper than when the Martial Soul was released normally, with a faint black halo and a faint fluctuation of Soul Power.

The edges of the claws gleamed with a cold, icy light; just looking at them, one could sense their sharpness, enough to tear steel apart.

Lin Qingmo he looked at the black claw on her right hand.

A look of surprise crossed his face.

External Soul Bone!

He truly hadn't expected that the Thousand-Year Shadow Cat Beast would actually drop External Soul Bone.

External Soul Bone.

It is the rarest of all Soul Bone.

In some ways, it is even more precious than Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring or Soul Bone.

It not only provides powerful attribute bonuses and exclusive effects.

It can also grow along with the Soul Master, with unlimited potential.

In the entire Soul Master World, only one in ten thousand possesses External Soul Bone Soul Master.

Moreover, this External Soul Bone is a feline claw-shaped Soul Bone, which has a high compatibility with Zhu Zhuqing's Nether Civet Martial Soul.

"A-Qing? What exactly is this thing?"

Zhu Zhuqing felt a little uneasy seeing his surprised expression.

Withdrawing his Soul Power, the claws vanished.

Will this have any impact on me?

"Won't."

Lin Qingmo snapped out of his daze, looked at her, and said seriously, "Zhu Zhuqing, this is External Soul Bone, and it's a claw-shaped External Soul Bone that perfectly matches your Martial Soul."

"Its value is comparable to Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring and Soul Bone."

"One hundred thousand years?!"

Zhu Zhuqing's pupils suddenly contracted, her face filled with disbelief.

She certainly knew what Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring and Soul Bone meant.

That was the most coveted treasure in the entire Soul Master World, the one that every Soul Master dreamed of.

While absorbing a Three-Thousand-Five-Hundred-Year Spirit Ring, she unexpectedly obtained an External Soul Bone comparable to a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone?

"That's right."

Lin Qingmo nodded and continued, "The biggest characteristic of External Soul Bone is that they don't occupy a spot in the six major Soul Bone, and they can grow as you improve."

"Moreover, this Soul Bone is a perfect match for your Nether Civet Martial Soul, allowing you to maximize your Agility-attack-type advantage."

He paused, his tone becoming more serious. "But you must remember, before you have fully integrated with this External Soul Bone, you must never easily reveal its existence to anyone."

"External Soul Bone are extremely rare. If outsiders find out about them, it will surely lead to our death."

"Be cautious even with those close to you."

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously.

She certainly understood the principle that possessing a treasure can be a crime.

Such a precious thing, what if it fell into the hands of someone with ill intentions?

This will not only cause trouble for her, but also implicate Lin Qingmo and others.

Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips. "A-Qing, this External Soul Bone should belong to you."

Lin Qingmo was taken aback for a moment. "Huh?"

"If it weren't for you, I would never have been able to get this Spirit Ring, let alone this External Soul Bone."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at him with unusually firm eyes.

"Such a precious thing should belong to you; I can't accept it."

That's what she truly thought.

From beginning to end, it was Lin Qingmo who helped her.

He gave them the Whale Rubber, he captured the Soul Beast, and he allowed himself to absorb it.

Even during the absorption process, he was there to protect her.

In Zhu Zhuqing's heart, this External Soul Bone should have belonged to her.