Star Dou Great Forest

The effect was immediate; a scalding hot current surged from his abdomen, spreading through his limbs and flowing into every corner of his body.

Bei Bei slowly closed his eyes, sensing the effects of the Whale Rubber. His entire body grew scorching hot, and beads of sweat the size of peas rolled off his skin, carrying away impurities from within.

Under the influence of the Whale Rubber, the blood and qi within Bei Bei surged with increasing vigor. An inexplicable fire of desire ignited within him, causing his face to flush a deep red.

Seeing this, Zhang Lexuan immediately channeled her Moon Martial Soul, causing the moonlight to grow even brighter.

The cool, clear moonlight continuously bathed Bei Bei, helping him better absorb the energy of the Whale Rubber.

Bei Bei felt only a cool, refreshing sensation seeping through his skin into his body, constantly tempering the dry heat within him.

He did not know how much time had passed, but his physical body was being nourished bit by bit by the Whale Rubber, undergoing subtle changes as his tendons and bones gradually became tougher.

Throughout it all, Zhang Lexuan remained quietly by his side, her eyes filled with concern and anticipation.

The sky outside gradually darkened as evening arrived.

Bei Bei had completely absorbed the thousand-year Whale Rubber, and he could truly feel that his body had become significantly tougher.

A layer of sticky grime covered his skin—impurities expelled from his body—and the clammy sensation made him feel quite uncomfortable.

Unable to stand it any longer, Bei Bei ran into the nearby bathroom, turned on the shower, and washed away the filth from his body.

Before long, Bei Bei changed into clean clothes, his hair still slightly damp.

"This Whale Rubber is truly effective. If I had a few more, could I absorb a thousand-year first soul ring directly?" Bei Bei asked excitedly.

"You're dreaming," Zhang Lexuan said. "A single piece of Whale Rubber comes from a powerful sea soul beast; there aren't many circulating on the entire continent. Once they appear on the market, they are snatched up by various factions to cultivate their own talented disciples."

I wonder if Old Mu has any ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber, Bei Bei couldn't help but think.

"Don't get your hopes up. With your current cultivation, absorbing a thousand-year Whale Rubber is already your limit. The effect of a ten-thousand-year one is far more terrifying; your little frame wouldn't be able to handle it." Zhang Lexuan walked over, took a fragrant towel, and dried Bei Bei's hair.

Bei Bei chuckled. He remembered that in the original story, Huo Yuhao had picked up a piece of ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber at the Treasure Appraisal Fair, but that was at least ten years away; there was no sign of it yet.

"It's getting late. After all that exertion, you should get some rest," Zhang Lexuan said.

Bei Bei nodded and ran straight to Zhang Lexuan's bed, burrowing into her fragrant, soft quilt.

Zhang Lexuan did not stop him; instead, she looked at him with a touch of doting affection.

She went to a spot by the window, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate under the illumination of the moonlight.

By early morning, the sky began to turn a pale, fish-belly white.

Only then did Zhang Lexuan stop her cultivation. That she could reach the realm of a high-level Soul King at sixteen was due not only to her own talent and the academy's training but also to her daily, arduous practice.

Rising to see Bei Bei still fast asleep, Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but lie down beside him, carefully pulling him into her embrace.

Zhang Lexuan had already poured her heart and soul into Bei Bei; this was more than just her vow to Mu En.

In her eyes, she was Bei Bei's future wife—this was a matter of course, and there would never be any surprises.

Sunlight filtered through the window, lazily spilling onto Bei Bei's face.

He slowly woke up, rubbing his sleepy eyes with a lazy air, and felt himself enveloped by a soft, warm body.

Zhang Lexuan's figure was very slender, while Bei Bei was only half her height. He was like a doll held in her arms, especially against her face, where her soft curves brushed gently against his cheek with every breath she took.

There was no perfume on Zhang Lexuan, only a fresh, elegant scent like morning dew.

Although Bei Bei was still young, he still felt his throat go dry.

Zhang Lexuan was a light sleeper; sensing Bei Bei wake up, she opened her eyes and slowly sat up.

"Bei Bei is awake. It won't be long before Old Mu and the others arrange for you to hunt your soul ring. Let me first teach you some precautions for absorbing one." After changing her clothes, Zhang Lexuan sat by the table, looking solemn.

"I've already read those things in books; I know them by heart," Bei Bei said, raising an eyebrow with a faint smile.

"That's different. Old Mu giving you Whale Rubber at this time clearly shows he hopes you can absorb a soul ring beyond your level." Zhang Lexuan's expression was stern, her tone tinged with severity. "Absorbing a soul ring beyond your level is very dangerous. Even in our Shrek, it is extremely rare and perilous. You must never be careless..."

Seeing that Zhang Lexuan was on the verge of losing her temper, Bei Bei quickly sat up straight, looking obedient. Zhang Lexuan nagged him like an old mother for a long time, repeating her warnings over and over.

By the afternoon, Zhang Lexuan finally took out a second piece of thousand-year Whale Rubber and fed it to Bei Bei.

Having had the experience from the day before, Bei Bei handled the absorption of the Whale Rubber with much greater ease this time.

The next morning.

Suddenly, the voice of Elder Xuan came from outside: "Bei Bei, hurry out! I'm taking you to obtain your first soul ring."

Hearing the voice, Bei Bei immediately ran to the door, and Zhang Lexuan followed closely behind.

As soon as Bei Bei stepped outside, he saw Elder Xuan standing there, still in his filthy clothes, eating a chicken leg in his hand.

"Elder Xuan, are you the only one taking me to hunt for a soul ring?" Bei Bei looked at him, feeling a sense of foreboding.

"Old Mu needs to hold down the fort at the academy and cannot leave, so I'm the only one who can accompany you." Elder Xuan wiped his greasy hands on his robes, turning his originally white garment—which hadn't been washed in who knows how long—a grayish-brown color.

Bei Bei felt a chill in his heart, not because he didn't trust Elder Xuan.

It was just... Xuan Zi, your track record is truly legendary!

In the future, when you lead the inner court students to hunt for soul rings, you will get distracted by your gluttony and lose track of the students, causing them to encounter a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, resulting in eight deaths out of twelve.

A few years later, before leading the team to participate in the soul master tournament held by the Star Luo Empire, your negligence will lead to one official team member dying and six being severely injured.

With such a fruitful record, you are truly worthy of being the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Sect; the title is well-deserved.

"Why don't we let Sister Lexuan come with us too!" Bei Bei quickly grabbed Zhang Lexuan's arm; he didn't dare go with Elder Xuan alone.

One had to know that without a single soul ring, in the eyes of a soul beast, he was nothing more than a defenseless, fresh, and delicious piece of meat.

"What? Can't I, a dignified level-98 Super Douluo, protect a little guy like you?" Elder Xuan noticed Bei Bei's lack of trust and said with some dissatisfaction.

"How could that be? Not at all!" Bei Bei's eyes darted around, feeling somewhat guilty.