Very Much Like Blue Silver Bind

He remembered that even Yu Xiaogang in the original story had the keen eye to accurately judge a Soul Beast's age.

Could that guy actually know what he's talking about?

Bibi Dong grew suspicious.

"Neither I nor even a Titled Douluo can accurately judge a Soul Beast's exact age. We can only make a rough estimate based on its characteristics. If a Soul Beast's age-related traits aren't obvious, it's even harder to tell."

"We can be certain that this Ghost Face Spider is between 400 and 450 years old, but we'll never know its exact age unless someone absorbs its Soul Ring. If it's only just reached 400 years, your teacher doesn't mind you trying to absorb it. But if it's already a 450-year-old Soul Beast, the risk is too great."

"That's why, when Soul Masters hunt Soul Beasts, even if they're very confident in themselves, they leave a margin of 50 to 100 years, to avoid ending up in an uncontrollable situation."

Qian Xunji's voice remained gentle as she patiently explained every detail to Bibi Dong.

"But..."

After hearing all this, Bibi Dong was dumbfounded.

Since Qian Xunji knew so much, she must have taught Bibi Dong the same things in the original story. Yet even so, Bibi Dong had still been taken in by Yu Xiaogang.

Did that make any sense?

Was it reasonable?

After hearing Qian Xunji's detailed explanation, Bibi Dong became even more convinced that Yu Xiaogang's theories were complete nonsense.

If even a Titled Douluo couldn't accurately judge a Soul Beast's age, what was the point of his theories?

And don't tell her Yu Xiaogang had the ability to accurately judge a Soul Beast's age. That was utter nonsense.

Even among Soul Beasts with obvious characteristics, a few years—or even a dozen years—of growth made little difference. It was even harder to tell with Soul Beasts whose features weren't obvious. How could a Soul Grandmaster possibly judge their age? Was he just guessing based on what he saw?

"Teacher, it's not easy to come across a suitable Soul Beast. I want to give it a try."

Bibi Dong looked cautiously at Qian Xunji and asked tentatively.

"Child, wasn't what I just told you clear enough?"

Qian Xunji felt a headache coming on. It was her first time taking a disciple, and she hadn't expected it to be so troublesome.

Helpless, she could only turn to Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, the two Titled Douluos, with a pleading look.

Qian Jun understood what she meant. He stepped forward and came to Bibi Dong's side, then channeled Soul Power into her body to simulate the impact of absorbing a Soul Ring.

Any Titled Douluo whose mental strength wasn't particularly weak could do this.

"Not bad. She does have what it takes to absorb a Soul Ring that's over four hundred years old."

Qian Jun looked at Bibi Dong, whose forehead was already beaded with sweat, yet who continued gritting her teeth and enduring in silence. His eyes filled with approval.

Only after Qian Jun had verified it did Qian Xunji agree to let Bibi Dong absorb the Ghost Face Spider's Soul Ring.

She adjusted herself to her best condition, found the Soul Beast's weakness, and killed it.

A yellow Soul Ring appeared.

Bibi Dong manifested her Martial Soul and drew the Soul Ring toward herself.

The next moment, she felt as if she had returned to the moment in her previous life when she'd gambled with her life and met her end.

The Soul Power contained in the Soul Ring surged into her body all at once, like a river bursting its banks. There was no stopping it.

She finally understood why absorbing a Soul Ring of a higher age was so difficult.

The energy rushed into your body all at once. It didn't give you time to slowly expend it or refine it.

Gritting her teeth, she desperately circulated her meditation technique, continually refining the violent, powerful Soul Power.

Fortunately, her constitution was decent, and her Martial Soul was top-tier. Though the process was painful, she could still endure it.

It took a full hour before she finally absorbed her First Soul Ring.

By then, she was soaked from head to toe, as if she'd just been fished out of the water.

Absorbing a Soul Ring really was backbreaking work.

"My First Soul Ring is 421 years old. The Soul Skill I gained is called Death Spider Web Bind. It fires a dark purple spiderweb that binds enemies. It can seal Soul Power and corrode flesh. With my current Soul Power, I can only fire it three times."

Bibi Dong didn't hide her Soul Power from Qian Xunji, explaining every detail.

But inwardly, she was complaining: How the hell is this so much like Blue Silver Bind?!

Complaining was one thing, but Bibi Dong knew that her Soul Skill and Blue Silver Bind were fundamentally different. She was still quite satisfied with it.

"That's a very good Soul Skill!"

Even Qian Xunji couldn't help exclaiming when she heard the description.

She didn't praise Bibi Dong for the age of her Soul Ring because she'd already seen through her disciple. Though she seemed obedient and sensible, she had a mind of her own.

If she praised her this time, Bibi Dong might try to pursue an even older Soul Ring next time.

That was far too dangerous. Better not encourage her.

Qian Xunji then took out a crystal ball and had Bibi Dong test her Soul Power.

When she placed her palm on the crystal ball, a force of suction drew upon her, and then it shone with brilliant light.

"Level 12, almost level 13?"

Seeing this, Qian Xunji was a little surprised.

Most Soul Masters only gained one level after absorbing a Soul Ring, but her disciple had gained more than two. That was truly strange.

Bibi Dong wasn't particularly surprised. Although the Soul Ring she'd absorbed was slightly older than Tang San's, she'd only awakened her Martial Soul less than a month ago. Tang San had long since cultivated the first level of the Mysterious Heaven Skill to perfection before awakening his Martial Soul, and then trained for three months before obtaining his Soul Ring.

It was understandable that she'd gained a little more Soul Power than he had.

With their goal accomplished, the group returned to Spirit Hall.

After she obtained her First Soul Ring, Qian Xunji arranged for Bibi Dong to attend school.

Bibi Dong didn't object. The systematic education at Spirit Hall did have many merits.

Apart from her daily cultivation, Bibi Dong spent her free time either reading in the library or seeking out Yue Guan to learn about flowers, herbs, and medicinal properties.

In the blink of an eye, a year passed.

Her Soul Power had risen by a full four and a half levels. She was now a Level 16 Soul Master.

Her teacher, Qian Xunji, was now only one level away from becoming a Soul Douluo.

"Xiao Dong, your teacher has to visit the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to make a deal on behalf of Spirit Hall. Would you like to come along?"

Qian Xunji appeared before Bibi Dong and asked.

Her disciple cultivated far too obsessively, always keeping herself wound tight. Qian Xunji thought it would be better to take some time to help her relax.

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

Bibi Dong was genuinely interested.

If she remembered correctly, Yu Xiaogang should awaken his Martial Soul this year.

She wanted to see whether Yu Xiaogang was a man or a woman.

If Yu Xiaogang's personality had changed too, that would be completely insane.