Ning Rongrong's Third Spirit Ring

"It's here, it's here. Hmph, kid, which one of your confidantes are you helping this time?"

The Divine Eye teased Qian Yu from within his spiritual sea.

Qian Yu could only ignore the Divine Eye's teasing. With a serious expression, he continued, "Divine Eye, help Ning Rongrong absorb her third Spirit Ring in a moment."

"Fine." Seeing Qian Yu so solemn, the Divine Eye had no choice but to give up on further teasing.

"Rongrong, you can begin."

After giving instructions to the Divine Eye, Qian Yu spoke to Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong, wearing a look of both focus and anxiety, replied excitedly, "Alright."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda hovered above her palm. With pale gold Soul Power wrapping around a specialized soul-absorbing jade talisman, she pressed it against the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's Spirit Ring. Holding the Soul Ring Absorber steady, she moved with practiced precision, guiding the ring into her own vortex of Soul Power.

The 3800-year Spirit Ring surged with crimson light, the impact of the Soul Power nearly causing her meridians to tremble. Seizing the moment, Qian Yu's Divine Eye suddenly shone with silver radiance, precisely locking onto the ring's age and dismantling the violent energy into a fine stream that flowed into Ning Rongrong's body.

Ning Rongrong held her breath, guiding the flow into her body. Purple halos intertwined and wrapped around her; within half a moment, she had completely refined the ring. The third Spirit Ring settled steadily onto the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Ning Rongrong's beautiful eyes opened slightly, a faint smile blooming at the corners of her lips.

"It's done." Sword Douluo had been watching Ning Rongrong's state with constant worry, and seeing her successfully complete the leap-frog absorption, he finally relaxed.

He immediately stepped forward to ask, "Rongrong, how do you feel?"

"Quick, see what Spirit Skill you've gained, and what level has your Soul Power reached?"

"Also, remember to check the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent; it might have dropped a Spirit Bone."

Sword Douluo was like a nagging old man, constantly fussing over Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong didn't find it annoying at all, explaining everything to Sword Douluo and the others one by one.

"My third Spirit Skill is a Soul Power recovery amplification skill for the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. When the purple Spirit Ring rises, the third layer of gold patterns on the pagoda flows with warm light, and pale purple Soul Power turns into stardust that covers the target. It can increase the target's Soul Power recovery speed by forty percent (increasing with my level), while also slightly nourishing the meridians and alleviating the stagnation caused by Soul Power exhaustion."

"And because it was a leap-frog absorption, I can now cover three teammates within ten meters of me for a duration of eight seconds."

"What? The Spirit Skill actually has a team amplification effect, which Feng Zhi's skill lacks, and it's even a powerful Soul Power amplification skill at that."

"That's wonderful." Sword Douluo was overjoyed upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words.

Everyone else felt happy for Ning Rongrong as well.

Of course, this included Qian Yu.

"By the way, Rongrong, what level has your Soul Power reached?" Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously.

Ning Rongrong chuckled and said to everyone, "Guess?"

"36!"

"37!"

"39!"

Everyone made their guesses.

Finally, Ning Rongrong suppressed her excitement and told them, "I've reached level 38."

Ning Rongrong looked at Qian Yu with gratitude, then gathered her courage and lunged at him.

Without giving Qian Yu a chance to resist, she planted a loud kiss right on his cheek.

The other girls were already used to it. However, Ye Lingling, standing to the side, gripped her right hand tightly, seemingly struggling with something.

Flustered by the kiss, Qian Yu quickly ran off to inspect the carcass of the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

"Wait for me a moment, I'm going to check the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's body."

Qian Yu said to Ning Rongrong, then ran off without looking back.

On the side, Qian Yu used his Divine Eye to quickly decompose the body of the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

Regrettably, Spirit Bones were not so easily dropped. Neither of these two Spirit Beasts had produced one.

Once Qian Yu finished, the group continued their search for Spirit Rings for Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu.

Upon hearing that it was time to find a ring for her, Xiao Wu's body visibly trembled.

"Xiao Wu, are you alright?" In the group, Ye Lingling seemed to get along well with Xiao Wu. Seeing her trembling, she quickly stepped forward to ask.

"I'm fine, thank you, Lingling!" Xiao Wu responded to Ye Lingling's kindness while pondering in her heart how to face this predicament.

What do I do? If Sword Douluo finds out I'm a Spirit Beast, will he capture me and keep me in captivity, preparing me as a Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone for Ning Rongrong? Xiao Wu couldn't stop these thoughts, and the more she thought, the more her body shook.

In the center of the group, Qian Yu's Spirit Detection also picked up on Xiao Wu's distress.

Xiao Wu was someone he had brought along, and he had been keeping an eye on her.

After these years of being together, although Qian Yu didn't fully trust Xiao Wu, he had allowed her to join the Feather Gate and had even stopped his Divine Eye from absorbing her origin, which was his way of acknowledging her.

Seeing her abnormal expression now, Qian Yu immediately grasped the key to the situation.

He slowed his pace and walked to Xiao Wu's side.

He gently took her delicate hand in his large one and sent a spiritual message: "It's me, Qian Yu. Don't worry, I'm here. Just pretend you are absorbing a Spirit Ring; leave the rest to me."

Feeling the warmth from his hand and hearing his gentle words echoing in her mind, Xiao Wu's entire spirit trembled.

Xiao Wu lifted her eyes in shock, looking at Qian Yu who was holding her hand.

Her eyes were filled with disbelief, Does Qian Yu know that I am a Spirit Beast?

Xiao Wu's head buzzed as if it had exploded.

Does that mean he also intends to keep me in captivity, using me as his Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone? Xiao Wu desperately wanted to struggle, but feeling the strength in Qian Yu's grip, she ultimately closed her beautiful eyes in resignation, letting him lead her by her jade hand.

Seeing the hopeless expression on Xiao Wu's face, Qian Yu understood immediately that she was mistaking him for someone like Tang San and his father.

He hurriedly continued to transmit his voice: "Xiao Wu, don't overthink it. Rest assured, the fact that you are a Spirit Beast does not change the fact that you are a member of my Feather Gate. As the Sect Master of Feather Gate, it is my responsibility and duty to protect your safety."

Qian Yu's voice was not loud, but it made Xiao Wu tremble all over.

Qian Yu really knows that I am a Spirit Beast.

But he said I am a member of Feather Gate.

Xiao Wu could not help but feel a sense of relief.

But immediately, she felt incredibly dejected, thinking to herself, Detestable guy, is it only because I am a member of your Feather Gate that there isn't even a hint of anything beyond that? Xiao Wu wanted to shout and question Qian Yu, but she dared not.

After hearing Qian Yu's comforting words, Xiao Wu felt much better in spirit.

Qian Yu once again activated Spirit Share.

The group set off once more on their journey to find Spirit Rings for Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Xiao Wu.

In the central region of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Qian Yu and the others searched for another two days.

Finally, they found two suitable Spirit Beasts.

They were a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and a Man Faced Demon Spider. At the same time, another team was hidden not far from the two Spirit Beasts.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear slammed its massive paws down, cracking the earth, its dark gold claws tearing through the air to strike directly at the Man Faced Demon Spider, sending a foul wind and flying debris everywhere. The Man Faced Demon Spider kicked off the ground with its eight legs, leaping forward as its purple-black spider legs struck like steel spears toward the bear's belly, while it spat sticky spider silk in an attempt to bind the bear's body. The claws and spider legs collided, sparking fire; the bear's roar and the spider's hiss intertwined. The claw tips sliced open the spider's back, spraying black blood, while the spider silk stuck to the bear's claws only to be torn apart by brute force. Amidst the mountain forest, rocks shattered and flew, and a mist of blood churned.