Mu En could tell that Bei Bei's First Soul Skill not only possessed the Thunder Attribute but also carried the Light Attribute's ability to dissolve an enemy's Soul Power. As long as he fought an opponent, the longer the battle went on, the worse off they would be.
"From today on, I'll teach you how to use the Light Sacred Dragon Martial Soul," Mu En said with a warm smile.
Bei Bei was thrilled. He knew full well what Mu En's signature skill was: Reign Over the World!
It perfectly combined physical and mental attacks. When unleashed, it was like an emperor descending, with tremendous force and destructive power.
Using Reign Over the World as its foundation, Mu En had also created two powerful Soul Skills: Dragon Emperor Evil-Breaking Crack and Dragon Emperor Domain-Shaking Boundary. Their power continued to evolve as his cultivation grew, and they were especially effective against Evil Soul Masters.
Mu En's approach to teaching Bei Bei leaned more toward guidance. He usually just posed questions, allowing Bei Bei to think for himself, experiment, and understand.
Even when Bei Bei made mistakes along the way, Mu En quickly corrected him and guided him to consider solutions from different angles.
Mu En's teaching was not rigid. He wanted to teach Bei Bei how to think independently.
Under Mu En's guidance, Bei Bei gained an increasingly profound understanding of his Light Sacred Dragon Martial Soul.
Bei Bei could cultivate inside the Radiant Ancient Tree. Its dense aura of Light Attribute energy greatly increased the speed of his cultivation.
Zhang Lexuan often had to wait outside for Bei Bei. In her spare time, she would sit nearby and cultivate. Although her Martial Soul wasn't of the Light Attribute, her Moon Martial Soul was still somewhat connected to light. What's more, the dense life energy emanating from the Golden Ancient Tree greatly benefited Soul Masters of every attribute.
As dusk fell, Bei Bei finished his cultivation for the day and emerged from the Golden Ancient Tree.
Zhang Lexuan ended her meditation and prepared to take Bei Bei back.
Bei Bei could see a hint of weariness hidden deep in Zhang Lexuan's bright eyes.
In the past, whenever Bei Bei was around, he loved to coax her into playing with him.
But ever since Bei Bei began visiting Mu En every day to study, Zhang Lexuan had been cultivating without pause, day and night. For months, Bei Bei hadn't seen her take even a moment's rest.
When Zhang Lexuan was eleven or twelve, her entire family was slaughtered by Evil Soul Masters. Even though Mu En avenged them, the painful experience left her determined to grow stronger.
Cultivating endlessly for so long had made her mind like a bowstring pulled taut, ready to snap at any moment.
Bei Bei thought it might be time for him to step in. If things continued like this, Zhang Lexuan's body and mind would suffer greatly.
"Lexuan, let's have a picnic by Sea God Lake tonight!" Bei Bei suggested, taking Zhang Lexuan's hand.
"Why there? Is the food in the academy's cafeteria no good?" Zhang Lexuan asked, puzzled. She wanted to get back to cultivating as soon as possible. Her Soul Power improved much faster under the moonlight.
"I'm sick of the cafeteria food. Just keep me company!" Bei Bei insisted, tugging her along toward the shore of Sea God Lake.
When they reached the lakeshore, a breath of fresh air mixed with the scent of water swept over them, bringing a soothing sense of comfort.
Bei Bei took out the grill he'd prepared in his Storage Soul Tool, along with various seasonings and a huge piece of Sub-Dragon meat with the Light Attribute.
The Sub-Dragon Soul Beast with the Light Attribute that had become Bei Bei's First Soul Ring had already been secretly treated to a private feast by Bei Bei, who had eaten some of it.
Zhang Lexuan stood beside Bei Bei. She had never cooked before, but she could at least help him cut up the meat. Gripping the kitchen knife, she brought it down in swift strokes, cutting the large piece of meat into neat, evenly sized cubes.
Bei Bei brought out the seasonings he had mixed himself. After marinating the meat, he threaded the cubes evenly onto bamboo skewers, added some vegetables, and set them over the coals to roast.
The rich scent of meat, mingled with the fragrance of the seasonings, gradually filled the air.
Time trickled by, and night fell.
Stars glittered in the sky, with a crescent moon hanging high above.
The surface of Sea God Lake was like a mirror, gentle and tranquil.
A breeze brushed past, raising faint ripples that slightly distorted the reflections of the stars and moon.
The fire gave off a warm, orange-red glow, driving away the chill around them.
Bei Bei grabbed a cooked skewer and eagerly took a bite. It tasted wonderful, incredibly tender and perfectly seasoned.
He grabbed a few more and handed them to Zhang Lexuan. "Lexuan, try my cooking!"
Zhang Lexuan picked one up and sampled it slowly. Unlike Bei Bei, who was rather rough around the edges, every one of her movements was serene and graceful.
"Mmm! Delicious," Zhang Lexuan praised. The meat was cooked just right, crisp on the outside and tender within.
"Heh, it took quite a bit of effort," Bei Bei said with a hint of pride.
During this time, while studying under Mu En, he had tried to combine his mental power with his Soul Power.
Bei Bei was young, but his mental power was strong. Though it couldn't match that of a Spiritual Soul Master, it still surpassed that of ordinary Soul Masters by a great deal.
The skewers tasted so good because, while grilling them, Bei Bei had used his mental power and Soul Power to precisely break the connective tissue in every piece of meat. He had also drawn out the power within the Light Attribute Sub-Dragon meat with the Light Attribute energy in his body, making it even more delicious.
Zhang Lexuan set aside her worries and stopped thinking about cultivation. Instead, she happily enjoyed the food with Bei Bei.
Just as the two of them were eating their fill, Bei Bei took a bottle from his Storage Soul Tool and uncorked it. A rich aroma of wine immediately wafted out.
Bei Bei's eyebrows lifted, and he said excitedly, "Lexuan, I secretly took this fine wine from Xuan Zi's gourd. They say it's brewed from all kinds of precious spirit fruits."
As soon as Zhang Lexuan heard this, she snatched the bottle away with lightning speed. Her expression stern, she said, "You're still a child. You absolutely cannot touch this."
Bei Bei looked at his now-empty hand. Though a little disappointed, he didn't take it too much to heart. After all, this bottle of wine had been meant for Lexuan.
Bei Bei continued devouring the skewers. Ever since he awakened his Martial Soul, his appetite had grown larger and larger, and he still wasn't full.
The more he ate, the more abundant the vital energy in his body became, and the faster his physical strength improved.
Beside him, Zhang Lexuan watched the clear wine ripple inside the bottle. The aroma gathered there without dispersing.
She merely breathed in a little, and she could feel her Soul Power circulating a bit faster.
She cautiously took a small sip. It was her first time trying alcohol. A spicy sensation slid down her throat and into her stomach, making her furrow her brows. She didn't like the feeling.
Yet, for some reason, she felt as though she were floating. A faint blush rose to her cheeks.