Meng Shu at Level 90, Chao Tianxiang at Level 70! Soul Hunting in Star Dou, a 5,000-Year-Old Black Swamp Poison Viper?

Huang Yan got out of bed, washed up, and stepped outside.

In the courtyard, Dugu Bo paced back and forth anxiously. At the sound of the door, he hurried over.

"Young Master, did you rest well?

Yanyan, she..."

Before he could finish, Dugu Yan emerged from behind Huang Yan, fully dressed.

Dugu Bo's gaze sharpened. He immediately sensed the strikingly different aura around his granddaughter, and his eyes widened.

"Level 40?!"

Dugu Yan's pretty face flushed. She lowered her head and shyly explained,

"Yes, Grandpa.

Last night, Young Master used Ultimate Fire and the Power of Light to cleanse and refine my body.

Not only did he burn away all the Jade Scale Snake Venom in me, he also helped me break through the bottleneck at Level 39, raising my level by two in a row."

"Excellent! Excellent!"

Dugu Bo praised her repeatedly, his face blooming like a chrysanthemum. He couldn't have been more pleased with the result.

"Young Master's methods are divine. Being able to serve him is a blessing you could only have earned over several lifetimes, girl!"

Dugu Bo paused, his expression turning serious. He looked at Dugu Yan and gave her a solemn reminder.

"Yanyan, now that you belong to Young Master, you need to cut some ties cleanly.

When you return to the Imperial Fighting Team, you must make a clean break with Yu Tianheng!"

Dugu Bo gave a cold snort, his tone full of disdain.

"What is Yu Tianheng, anyway?

How could he compare to Young Master?

He isn't even worthy of carrying Young Master's shoes!

Besides, those people from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan

are all arrogant and conceited.

I've disliked them for a long time. They're an eyesore!"

"Don't worry, Grandpa. I understand."

Dugu Yan agreed without hesitation.

Thinking back to Huang Yan last night—to his boundless, abyss-like Ultimate Fire,

and that immense power that had coursed through her body and soul, burning away the poison,

Dugu Yan's eyes were filled with deep infatuation and submission.

"After meeting someone as divine as Young Master, how could I have room in my heart for anyone else?

Yu Tianheng is nothing but a frog in a well.

As soon as I'm back, I'll cut off all contact with him."

Huang Yan listened to the grandfather and granddaughter, then smiled faintly.

He hadn't given the so-called genius of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan a second thought.

"Enough. That's enough idle talk."

Huang Yan stood with his hands behind his back and gave a casual instruction.

"Since Yanyan has also broken through to Level 40, she can come along.

We'll take care of my Fifth Soul Ring and your Fourth Soul Ring in the Star Dou Great Forest."

Just then, hurried, excited footsteps came from outside the courtyard.

Meng Yiran entered the main courtyard with Dragon Duke Meng Shu and Serpent Granny Chao Tianxiang.

As soon as they stepped inside, Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang dropped to one knee, overcome with excitement.

"This old man, Meng Shu (this old woman, Chao Tianxiang), thanks Young Master for bestowing these treasures!

From now on, the Dragon and Serpent Family will brave fire and water for Young Master, even at the cost of our lives!"

Huang Yan raised a hand slightly.

"Get up and speak.

Judging by your auras, have you fully absorbed the medicinal power?"

Meng Shu rose, his face glowing. He seemed ten years younger, and his voice rang out as he reported,

"Reporting to Young Master!

I was stuck at Level 88 for many years and thought I had no hope of becoming a Titled Douluo in this lifetime.

I never imagined that refining the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum would not only heal all my hidden injuries,

but also raise my Soul Power by two levels. I've now officially reached the Level 90 bottleneck!"

Chao Tianxiang also spoke respectfully, her voice full of joy.

"I, too, owe it to the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma Young Master bestowed upon me.

Its medicinal power was gentle yet immense. It rebuilt my foundation, and I've now successfully broken through to Level 70!"

"Level 90, Level 70...

Not bad. My herbs weren't wasted."

Huang Yan nodded in satisfaction and looked over everyone.

Dugu Bo was secretly shocked as he listened.

The herbs this Young Master had casually bestowed could create a Quasi-Titled Douluo and a Quasi-Soul Saint in a single night!

Such a foundation was unfathomably deep!

"Well, then, the timing is perfect."

Huang Yan's lips curved into a faint smile as he casually laid out the plan.

"I need a Fifth Soul Ring, and Yanyan needs a Fourth Soul Ring.

Meng Shu, you need a Ninth Soul Ring to officially enter the ranks of Titled Douluos.

Chao Tianxiang also needs a Seventh Soul Ring to obtain a Martial Soul Avatar."

Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang exchanged a look, both delighted.

"Young Master means..."

"There's no need to delay any longer."

Huang Yan unfurled the Bright Phoenix's wings behind him. Their dazzling light illuminated the entire courtyard.

"Since we all need Soul Rings, we'll go together.

Our destination is the Star Dou Great Forest. We leave now!"

"Yes! We obey Young Master's command!"

Everyone answered in unison, their spirits soaring.

Half a day later, in the central region of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Towering trees blotted out the sun, and an ancient, dangerous aura hung in the air.

Huang Yan folded his wings and landed steadily.

Dugu Bo, Meng Shu, and the others followed close behind, shielding him in their midst.

"The quality of Spirit Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest is indeed far beyond that of Sunset Forest."

Huang Yan surveyed the area and casually set the order.

"We'll go from the lowest level to the highest. First, find Soul Rings for Yanyan and Chao Tianxiang, then one for Meng Shu, and finally one for me.

Yanyan, what kind do you need?"

Dugu Yan obediently stepped forward and spoke softly.

"Reporting to Young Master, my Fourth Soul Ring's limit is around five thousand years. Ideally, it should be a snake-type Spirit Beast with a deadly poison attribute."

Chao Tianxiang respectfully reported as well.

"Young Master, I need a snake-type Spirit Beast between thirty and fifty thousand years old.

One with an emphasis on toughness or speed would greatly help me form my Martial Soul Avatar."

Huang Yan nodded slightly, then turned to Meng Shu.

"What about your Ninth Soul Ring? Any thoughts?"

"My Martial Soul is a Dragon-Head Cane. To bring its power to the fullest,

my Ninth Soul Ring should ideally come from a dragon-type Spirit Beast over seventy thousand years old, or an unusual snake-type Spirit Beast with true dragon blood."

A trace of longing flickered in Meng Shu's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

"However, Spirit Beasts of that level are hard to come by. I'll leave the decision entirely to Young Master."

"Since we're here, we'll find the most suitable ones."

Huang Yan's tone was calm, but it carried an unquestionable authority.

"As for my Fifth Soul Ring, Dugu Bo knows what I need: a flying beast with a fire or light attribute, between seventy and ninety thousand years old."

Huang Yan waved his hand and gave the order.

"Dugu Bo, Meng Shu.

You two will lead the way. Release your auras to intimidate the low-level Spirit Beasts and speed up our progress.

If you find suitable prey, suppress it immediately."

"This old man obeys!"

"This old man obeys!"

Dugu Bo and Meng Shu exchanged a glance, then the two experts above Level 90 released their terrifying Soul Power pressure at the same time.

In an instant, the low-level Spirit Beasts within several miles trembled in fear and fled toward the forest's outskirts.

The group made their way unhindered toward the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

About two hours later,

Dugu Bo, who had been leading the way, suddenly stopped and raised a hand to signal for everyone to halt.

"Young Master, there's movement five miles ahead."

A layer of dark green glimmered in Dugu Bo's eyes. After sensing the area carefully, he smiled.

"We're in luck.

It's a Black Swamp Poison Viper around four thousand five hundred years old. It's a perfect fit for Yanyan's Fourth Soul Ring."