White Tiger Dagger, Terrorclaw Bone!

Stop talking nonsense; I'm counting on using this Soul Bone to trigger a reward from you!

Of course, I can think it, but I certainly can't say it out loud.

"I have my own path of cultivation, so you need not worry. Besides, this Soul Bone has the highest compatibility with you!"

These words were not just an explanation for Wang Sheng, but also a preemptive measure for Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Qin Yun's tone was calm, yet his attitude allowed for no refusal.

"Your Martial Soul is the War Tiger, and the first Soul Ring you absorbed was the cub of this very Fierce Tiger; your bloodlines are of the same origin."

"Absorbing it yourself will not only prevent any rejection, but it will also maximize the power of the Soul Bone!"

As these words reached his ears, Wang Sheng felt a warm current surge straight to his heart.

He came from humble beginnings and had never dared to dream of such a heaven-defying opportunity as a Soul Bone.

But what about Sect Master Qin Yun?

Not only did he impart the complete Tang Sect techniques and hunt down a perfectly suited Soul Ring for him, but now he was even handing over a priceless Soul Bone.

Overwhelmed by a surge of gratitude, Wang Sheng's eyes turned slightly red, and the next moment, he knelt on one knee before Qin Yun.

At this very moment, Wang Sheng finally understood Tang San's actions back then.

Damn it, everyone says I'm Qin Yun's dog, but today I want to say: what's so bad about being a dog!

I, Sheng, have drifted for half a lifetime, only regretting that I never met a wise master. If you do not despise me, I am willing to call you foster father!

If there weren't so many people present, Wang Sheng might have even called him "godfather" right there as he knelt.

Seeing Wang Sheng's display, unlike Xiao Wu, who was surprised and couldn't help but cover her mouth, Tang San merely glanced at him before turning his head away.

What is this? With such a small capacity, he thinks he's worthy of competing with me for favor?

[Joke, I am the Sect Master's favorite child!]

"We are all our own people, no need for such formalities. Sit cross-legged immediately and calm your mind to absorb the Soul Bone."

Wang Sheng nodded heavily, suppressing the turbulent emotions in his heart, and sat down on the ground as instructed.

He carefully took the right-arm Soul Bone with both hands, focused his mind to circulate his Soul Power, and began the fusion.

The crimson light of the Soul Bone slowly enveloped his right arm, and a majestic, fierce power surged through his meridians into his limbs and bones, causing his skeleton to emit a faint humming vibration.

The dense Tiger Aura scoured the origin of his Martial Soul, and after a short while, the Soul Bone was completely fused.

Immediately after, a powerful aura erupted from Wang Sheng's body.

Judging by the intensity of his Soul Power, although he didn't reach 14th level like Tang San after absorbing his first Soul Ring, his Soul Ring quality and age were quite impressive, bringing Wang Sheng to the 11th level, just a step away from the 12th.

But now, after absorbing this five-thousand-year right-arm bone, Wang Sheng's cultivation had actually reached the 14th level directly.

At this level, even ten thousand years later, he would barely meet the standards for entering Shrek Academy.

Moreover...

Watching Wang Sheng finish absorbing the Soul Bone, the voice of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm echoed in Qin Yun's mind.

"Big Brother, I have to say, although this guy's aptitude is a bit weak, his luck is truly extraordinary. To trigger such a low-probability event—he's likely destined for great things in the future!"

Is it just luck?

Looking at the unremarkable Wang Sheng, Qin Yun even had a feeling: could he really have some of Huo Gua's destiny on him?

Could it be that the system didn't identify the wrong person?

"Step back. Without my permission, do not speak in my mind again!"

"Yes, sir!"

[Ding! Host helped the Child of Destiny, Huo Yuhao, absorb a Soul Ring. Reward: Five-level Soul Tool, White Tiger Dagger!]

[Since the gift was a Soul Bone, although the grade is not high, Huo Yuhao's luck is extraordinary. Reward: Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Right Palm Bone!]

Qin Yun: "..."

How should I put this?

Although the White Tiger Dagger is a rare five-level Soul Tool, it was the item that the White Tiger Duke, Dai Hao, gave to Huo Yuhao's mother after they had relations.

She had always regarded it as a token of their love, and after she passed away, she passed it on to Huo Yuhao.

If not for this White Tiger Dagger, Huo Yuhao would likely have been solo-killed by a Wind Baboon before the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm could possess him.

And given the twisted tastes of the author, it's reasonable to infer that Huo Yun'er is very likely that person; otherwise, she would never have been given such a name.

It's just...

"A maid is a maid after all; she truly has no political sense!"

Huo Yun'er didn't even stop to think—what kind of normal man would use a dagger as a token of love?

When Dai Hao had originally gifted her the White Tiger Dagger, the subtext was clear: he wanted Huo Yun'er to use the damn thing to kill herself as quickly as possible!

If she had died fast enough, she wouldn't have had to endure so much suppression within the White Tiger Duke Mansion.

"A five-thousand-year Soul Bone in exchange for a Level 5 Soul Tool does seem a bit of a loss.

However, if you add the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear palm bone to the mix... it could actually be considered a massive profit.

For the sake of Huo Yuhao, I suppose I really should pay a bit more attention to Wang Sheng in the future!"

"Sect Master, my soul power has broken through, and because of the Soul Bone, I've even comprehended a new Soul Skill!"

Just as Qin Yun was lost in his own thoughts, Wang Sheng, having finished absorbing the Soul Bone, felt a brilliant light erupt in his eyes and couldn't help but shout out.

"What is the Soul Skill?" Tang San, standing to the side, asked.

"The Soul Skill—Mountain Splitting Tiger Roar!

Beyond unleashing a sonic wave of tiger might to intimidate enemies, the sound waves can also condense into tiger claw energy to tear opponents apart. It's both offensive and defensive!"

Tang San: "..."

The attack power was decent enough, but compared to his own Blue Silver Pole Vault, it was still lacking something.

At the same time, the moment the Soul Bone fusion was complete, perhaps due to the interference of Huo Yuhao's destiny, an unexpected opportunity suddenly descended.

With the blessing of a bloodline-aligned soul ring, combined with the tempering from the five-thousand-year Soul Bone's essence, dual forces continuously nourished Wang Sheng's Fierce Tiger Martial Soul.

The once-ordinary Fierce Tiger phantom behind him began to swell and transform; the color of its fur shifted rapidly, its frame grew increasingly majestic and powerful, and a clear "King" character marking faintly emerged upon its forehead.

Gusts of wild wind swept out with Wang Sheng at the center, the biting tiger might shaking the trees and grass of the forest.

When the light finally dissipated, the Martial Soul hovering behind Wang Sheng had completely changed its appearance, no longer resembling the ordinary Fierce Tiger of before.

The former Fierce Tiger Martial Soul had completed a leap in evolution, transforming into a majestic and awe-inspiring White-Browed Tiger!

Its vertical pupils were sharp and intimidating, its snow-white forehead was accented with ink-black markings, and its body was robust and domineering, radiating the overwhelming aura of a king of the mountains and forests.

The grade and potential of the Martial Soul had instantly risen by several tiers.

Tang San and Xiao Wu looked at the transformed Fierce Tiger Martial Soul, both of them wearing expressions of astonishment.

What was going on? Could a Martial Soul actually complete an evolution after being awakened?

Qin Yun watched Wang Sheng, who now possessed a brand-new look and a surging aura, and the corners of his mouth curled upward slightly.

Martial Soul Evolution—this must be the opportunity that the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was talking about.

The White-Browed Tiger, while not quite a top-tier beast Martial Soul, couldn't compare to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon or the White Tiger Martial Soul.

But compared to the War Tiger Martial Soul, it was leagues ahead.

With the quality of the Martial Soul slightly improved, his future cultivation speed would be a bit faster, and the amount of "wool" he could shear from Huo Yuhao through Wang Sheng would also increase.