When Yue Guan saw the three Spirit Bones, his eyes immediately lit up.
These were Spirit Bones—Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones.
Although he knew the Pope would reward them handsomely for such a great achievement, seeing the Spirit Bones laid out before him still felt unreal.
Qian Xunji then explained which two Spirit Bones suited Yue Guan and let him choose.
For a moment, Yue Guan was torn.
He wanted both the forty-thousand-year plant-type left leg bone and the thirty-eight-thousand-year Diamond Tiger right arm bone.
But Yue Guan knew he could only choose one of the two Spirit Bones.
After some hesitation, Yue Guan chose the left leg bone, which had the higher age.
This Spirit Bone could grant him a healing-type Soul Skill. It could heal him and help others, too.
That way, if Old Ghost ever got hurt, or Xiao Dong ever got a bump or a scrape, he would be able to help treat them.
"This left leg bone is yours. As for the right arm bone, I'll hold on to it for now. If you accomplish another great feat in the future, it'll be yours as well."
Seeing Yue Guan accept the Spirit Bone, and witnessing his excitement and heartfelt gratitude, Qian Xunji was quite pleased.
"Gui Mei, this one is yours!"
Then Qian Xunji gave the other Spirit Bone to Gui Mei.
"This... I have one too?"
Gui Mei had never expected this.
The achievement had been reported under Yue Guan's name. Under normal circumstances, it had nothing to do with him.
He hadn't expected the Pope to be so generous.
"Thank you, Your Holiness!"
After hearing what the Spirit Bone could do, Gui Mei didn't hesitate and put it away.
This Spirit Bone would make up for his greatest weakness.
"Father's back!"
Qian Xunji was about to say more when she sensed a familiar presence approaching Spirit Hall. She instantly grew excited, casting aside every other thought.
After giving Bibi Dong a few brief instructions, Qian Xunji hurried toward the Worship Hall.
"Xiao Dong, this Spirit Bone..."
After Qian Xunji left, Yue Guan turned the Spirit Bone over in his hands. He was reluctant to part with it, but he knew Xiao Dong had helped secure this reward for them.
The Spirit Bone should go to Xiao Dong.
"Yue Guan, keep your Spirit Bone. Xiao Dong's attributes are close to mine, so it's clear this one was meant for him."
Just as Yue Guan was still struggling with the decision, Gui Mei stopped him.
Gui Mei instead took out his own Spirit Bone and offered it to Bibi Dong.
In Gui Mei's eyes, he hadn't contributed much to this matter and shouldn't receive such a reward.
After thinking it over, Gui Mei understood what the Pope meant.
She was using the reward as a pretext to give Bibi Dong the Spirit Bone.
That way, she could silence any objections.
"Uncle Yue Guan, Uncle Gui Mei, so these are Spirit Bones. Too bad they're only Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones, not Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bones. I really can't bring myself to want them."
"You two should fuse with your Spirit Bones soon and work toward becoming Titled Douluo. When I need Soul Rings, take me to hunt Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts."
"I've heard that every Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast produces a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone, right?"
"My goal is to have a full set of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bones!"
Bibi Dong spoke with the arrogance of someone who didn't know the limits of the world.
Could she really not be tempted by the Spirit Bones?
She was very tempted.
Especially by the Spirit Bone Gui Mei had. The instant he took it out, she felt her Martial Soul stir restlessly.
Never mind anything else—if she fused with this Spirit Bone, the age of her third Soul Ring could rise even further.
But she still forced down that impulse.
She intended to give her Second Martial Soul nothing but Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings.
Would she really be short of Spirit Bones then?
Besides, to be honest, she truly didn't think much of this Spirit Bone.
With Spirit Hall behind her, Twin Martial Souls, Innate Full Soul Power, and an early rebirth into this era, Bibi Dong had no reason to rush.
With her talent, her background, and the resources at her disposal, Bibi Dong was confident she could become a Titled Douluo even earlier than in the original story.
There was no need to fuse with a Spirit Bone that hadn't even reached fifty thousand years just for this small improvement.
"This..."
"All right, Xiao Dong. Uncle will train hard and become a Titled Douluo as soon as possible."
"Then I'll take you to hunt for Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings."
Hearing Bibi Dong speak like that, Yue Guan understood that Xiao Dong was making an excuse because she didn't want them to feel awkward about accepting the Spirit Bones.
Still, he would remember what had happened today.
He would train hard and become a Titled Douluo as soon as possible. He would make sure to fulfill Xiao Dong's wish.
A full set of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bones—was that really so impossible?
With a little more time, it was entirely possible for the two brothers to manage it.
Having obtained Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones suited to them, both Yue Guan and Gui Mei were filled with confidence about their futures.
Meanwhile, on Qian Xunji's side.
She found her father.
When she saw that Qian Daoliu had returned with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast captured alive, her eyes immediately lit up.
"Xunji, the Whale Rubber from this Hundred-Thousand-Year Tiger Whale will surely replenish what your bloodline lacks and make you even stronger."
"Then you'll certainly be able to begin the God Ancestor's trials."
Qian Daoliu looked at Qian Xunji, hardly able to contain his anticipation.
He had gone to Sea God Island and returned, but his soul had stayed behind.
Qian Daoliu had only one thought now: to have his daughter begin the God Ancestor's trials, and preferably inherit his position.
That way, he could lay down his burdens and pursue the love of his life on Sea God Island.
Even if they couldn't be together forever, at least he could stay by her side for a long time.
"Father, I'd like to wait a while before taking the Whale Rubber. It would be best if I took it after reaching level eighty."
Although Qian Xunji found her father's urgency a little strange, she didn't dwell on it.
She had only one thing on her mind right now: a Hundred-Thousand-Year Eighth Soul Ring.
Her disciple had already proven that as long as one's physique was strong enough, it was possible to absorb a Soul Ring beyond the usual limit. As for spiritual power, she had the Angel Head Soul Bone.
Her father had even prepared a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring for her. Naturally, she wanted to give it a try.
Although this Hundred-Thousand-Year Tiger Whale was a sea creature, and thus somewhat at odds with her Martial Soul, its Light attribute suited her perfectly.
With the right time and place, she had to take the gamble.
"Xunji, what do you mean?"
Qian Daoliu looked at his daughter, baffled.
Everything was ready, yet she was refusing at this crucial moment.
She had to know that capturing this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast for no reason had already gone against some of his principles.
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