What's the point of all this? I'm counting on using this Soul Bone to make you drop rewards!
Of course, I could think that, but there was no way I could actually say it.
"I have my own way of cultivating, so there's no need to worry. Besides, this Soul Bone is the best match for you!"
He wasn't just explaining himself to Wang Sheng. He was also giving Tang San and Xiao Wu advance warning.
Qin Yun's tone was mild, but his decision left no room for argument.
"Your Martial Soul is a War Tiger, and the First Soul Ring you absorbed came from this tiger's cub. Your bloodlines share the same origin.
"If you absorb it, not only will there be no rejection at all, you'll also be able to bring out the Soul Bone's full power!"
Hearing those words, Wang Sheng felt a warm current surge straight into his heart.
He came from an ordinary background and had never dared dream of a heaven-defying opportunity like a Soul Bone.
But Sect Master Qin Yun?
Not only had he taught Wang Sheng the complete Tang Sect cultivation techniques and hunted a suitable Soul Ring for him, now he was even handing over a priceless Soul Bone.
Overwhelmed with gratitude, Wang Sheng's eyes reddened. The next moment, he dropped to one knee before Qin Yun.
Only now did Wang Sheng understand what Tang San had done back then.
Damn it, you all say I'm Qin Yun's dog, but today I have to ask: what's so bad about being a dog?!
This humble servant has wandered the world for half a lifetime, only lamenting that he never met a wise master. If Your Excellency will not reject me, I, Sheng, would gladly bow to you as my adoptive father!
There were too many people around for it, but when Wang Sheng dropped to one knee, he'd probably have called Qin Yun his godfather too if they'd been alone.
Seeing Wang Sheng act like this, Xiao Wu was so astonished she couldn't help covering her mouth.
Tang San only glanced at him before turning away.
What a joke. With that little bit of generosity, how could he possibly compete with me for favor?
[Ha! I'm the Sect Master's favorite kid!]
"We're all on the same side. There's no need for formalities. Sit down and focus on absorbing the Soul Bone."
Wang Sheng nodded firmly, suppressing his surging emotions, then sat cross-legged on the ground as instructed.
He carefully accepted the Right Arm Soul Bone with both hands, focused, and urged the Soul Power within him to begin the fusion.
The Soul Bone's crimson glow slowly enveloped his right arm. A vast, savage power coursed through his meridians and spread to every part of his body, while his bones gave off a faint hum and tremor.
The dense power of the tiger's fiendish aura washed over his Martial Soul Origin. A moment later, the Soul Bone had completely fused with him.
Then a powerful aura erupted from Wang Sheng's body.
Judging by the strength of his Soul Power, he hadn't reached level 14 after absorbing his Soul Ring, as Tang San had.
Still, the Soul Ring's quality and age were respectable, and Wang Sheng had reached level 11, just one step away from level 12.
But now, after absorbing this five-thousand-year-old Right Arm Soul Bone, Wang Sheng had leapt straight to level 14.
Even ten thousand years later, that would just about meet the standard for entering Shrek Academy.
And there was more...
As Qin Yun watched Wang Sheng finish absorbing the Soul Bone, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice rang out in his mind.
"Big Brother, I've got to say, this guy's aptitude may be a little weak, but his luck is truly extraordinary. He managed to trigger an event with odds this low! From now on, he'll be free as a fish leaping through the sea and a bird soaring through the sky!"
Was it really just luck?
Looking at the unremarkable Wang Sheng, Qin Yun couldn't help wondering if he really did have some of Huo Gua's luck in him.
Could it be that the system hadn't mistaken him for someone else?
"Back off. Don't speak in my mind without my permission again!"
"Understood!"
[Ding! The host helped the Child of Luck, Huo Yuhao, absorb a Soul Ring. Reward: Level-five Soul Tool, White Tiger Dagger!
Since the gift was a Soul Bone, although its grade wasn't high, Huo Yuhao's luck is extraordinary. Reward: Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Right Palm Bone!]
Qin Yun: "..."
How should he put it?
The White Tiger Dagger was a rare level-five Soul Tool.
Back then, after the White Tiger Duke, Dai Hao, had slept with Huo Yuhao's mother, he gave it to her.
She had always regarded it as a token of their love. After her death, it was passed down to Huo Yuhao.
Without the White Tiger Dagger, Huo Yuhao would probably have been killed by the Wind Baboon before Sky Dream Ice Silkworm ever got its hands on him.
And given the twisted sense of humor of Tang Jia San Shao, it was reasonable to guess that Huo Yun'er was the one who—otherwise, there was no way he would've given her a name like that.
But...
"A maid is still a maid. She really has no political sense at all!"
Had Huo Yun'er never wondered why any normal man would use a dagger as a token of love?
When Dai Hao gave her the White Tiger Dagger, what he really meant was for Huo Yun'er to use the thing to kill herself as soon as possible!
If she died quickly enough, she wouldn't have to suffer so much oppression at the White Tiger Duke Mansion.
"One five-thousand-year Soul Bone in exchange for a level-five Soul Tool. That does seem like a bit of a loss.
"But if I add the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's palm bone... then I can call it a huge win.
"For Huo Yuhao's sake, I really will have to pay a little more attention to Wang Sheng in the future!"
"Sect Master, my Soul Power broke through! And because of the Soul Bone, I even comprehended a new Soul Skill!"
Just as Qin Yun was thinking to himself, Wang Sheng finished absorbing the Martial Soul. His eyes flashed, and he couldn't help shouting.
"What Soul Skill is it?" Tang San asked from the side.
"Soul Skill—Mountain Splitting Tiger Roar!
"Besides unleashing a tiger's roar to intimidate enemies, I can also condense the sound waves into tiger-claw force that tears opponents apart. It's good for both offense and defense!"
Tang San: "..."
Its attack power was decent, but compared with his Blue Silver Pole Vault, it was still lacking a little.
At the same time, the instant the Soul Bone finished fusing, an unexpected opportunity suddenly descended, perhaps due to Huo Yuhao's luck intervening.
The Soul Ring from the same bloodline, combined with the tempering of the five-thousand-year Soul Bone, continuously nourished Wang Sheng's Fierce Tiger Martial Soul with their combined power.
The tiger phantom behind him began to swell and transform. Its fur rapidly changed color, and its body grew increasingly mighty and robust. A distinct king-shaped marking began to appear between its brows.
Gales swirled outward from Wang Sheng, and the fierce might of a tiger shook the plants in the forest.
When the light faded, the Martial Soul hovering behind Wang Sheng had completely changed. It was no longer the ordinary tiger it had once been.
The Fierce Tiger Martial Soul had undergone a dramatic evolution, becoming a majestic, awe-inspiring White-Browed Tiger!
Its vertical pupils were sharp and intimidating, and its snowy-white forehead contrasted with its jet-black markings. Its powerful body radiated the imposing aura of a king of the forest.
The Martial Soul's grade and potential instantly rose by several levels.
Tang San and Xiao Wu stared at the transformed tiger Martial Soul, both looking astonished.
What was going on? A Martial Soul could evolve after birth?
Qin Yun watched Wang Sheng, whose appearance had been completely renewed and whose aura had surged, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
Martial Soul Evolution. This must be the opportunity Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had mentioned.
The White-Browed Tiger wasn't a top-tier Beast Martial Soul. It couldn't hold a candle to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon or the White Tiger Martial Soul.
But compared with the War Tiger Martial Soul, it was leagues better.
Even a slight improvement in Martial Soul quality could make his future cultivation a little faster. That meant Qin Yun could skim a little more luck from Huo Yuhao through Wang Sheng, too.
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