The Power of the Ice Fire Poison Dragon, Missing Shangguan Lin

Ever since Dugu Bo saw Dugu Yan's Martial Soul, he had been grinning from ear to ear.

Seeing that her Martial Soul had become even stronger, Dugu Yan was overjoyed. "Aunt Ya Li, Sister Li, thank you."

After this evolution, Dugu Yan's Soul Power had reached level 20. Before long, the four of them left the Undead Plane.

When Yun Ming saw the four of them emerge, he asked, "A'Li, Yan Yan, Ya Li, how are you?" completely ignoring Dugu Bo.

Ordinarily, Dugu Bo might have grumbled about it once or twice. But now, as though he had not noticed Yun Ming's disregard at all, he said proudly, "Yan Yan's Martial Soul evolved into the Ice Fire Poison Dragon. Isn't that incredible?"

Upon hearing that Dugu Yan's Martial Soul Evolution had succeeded, Yun Ming patted her head. "Yan Yan, you really are impressive."

Dugu Yan thoroughly enjoyed Yun Ming's touch and was delighted. Hearing Yun Ming's praise, Dugu Bo was equally proud, as though he himself had been praised.

"Grandpa, I'm level 20 now. I need to obtain a Spirit Ring," Dugu Yan said.

Dugu Yan's words reminded Dugu Bo. "Good, good, good. Grandpa will take you to hunt a Spirit Ring tomorrow." His three consecutive "goods" showed just how happy he was.

Dugu Yan had originally possessed the Jade Phosphor Snake Martial Soul with Innate Soul Power at level seven. Yet now, at only eight years old, she had reached level 20, and her Martial Soul had even evolved into the Ice Fire Poison Dragon. With her Martial Soul stronger, her cultivation speed had also increased, leaving virtually no difference between her and someone with Innate Full Soul Power. How could Dugu Bo not be happy?

"I'll go with you tomorrow to obtain the Spirit Ring," Yun Ming said.

Dugu Bo refused. "We're only hunting a hundred-year Spirit Beast. I can handle that myself."

"No. Yan Yan can absorb a thousand-year Spirit Ring now." Yun Ming knew that Dugu Bo was still stubbornly clinging to the ten great theories regarding Spirit Ring age limits.

"Spirit Ring absorption depends on physical strength and spiritual power. Yan Yan endured the pain of Martial Soul Evolution, so both her body and spirit have improved greatly. She can absorb a thousand-year Spirit Ring now."

Dugu Bo found Yun Ming's words hard to believe. At that moment, Shangguan Li stepped forward. "Dugu Bo, I think she can. Look at my Spirit Rings."

Shangguan Li released her Sacred Sun Moonflower Butterfly Martial Soul. Eight Spirit Rings lit up—black, black, black, black, black, red, red, red—far exceeding the so-called optimal Spirit Ring configuration, leaving Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan stunned.

Dugu Yan was filled more with admiration. Her sparkling eyes turned toward Dugu Bo. "Grandpa, I want to try absorbing a thousand-year Spirit Ring. I want to become as strong as Sister Li."

After seeing Shangguan Li's Spirit Ring configuration, Dugu Bo agreed to let Dugu Yan absorb a thousand-year second Spirit Ring. Who would not want their granddaughter to become stronger? Besides, how could anyone refuse those shining eyes?

The next day, Dugu Bo and Shangguan Li arrived at Sunset Forest.

In order to give Yun Ming and Ya Li some time alone together, Shangguan Li had Yun Ming stay home and went with Dugu Bo to hunt a Spirit Ring.

Dugu Bo and Shangguan Li searched for an entire day, yet they found almost no Spirit Beasts suitable for Dugu Yan.

Shangguan Li considered using God-Bestowed Spirit Ring Technology to create a Spirit Ring for Dugu Yan, but everyone in the Sea of Consciousness opposed it.

Electrolux said, "A'Li, the God Realm is watching you now. You cannot use God-Bestowed Spirit Ring Technology, or they may very easily treat you as an anomaly and eliminate you. Even a successor to a God King would not be exempt. Though they are gods, gods are still people. If they sense a threat, they would rather kill the wrong person than let one go." The Soul Spirits around him also voiced their agreement, unwilling to let Shangguan Li face danger.

Shangguan Li felt that they had a point. Just like the Asura God in the original story—had he not broken the rules to help Tang San revive and merge with a god position? She valued her life. She had already lost it once and had no desire to lose it a second time. Thus, the matter of creating a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring for Dugu Yan was dropped.

At that moment, Shangguan Li spotted a Scale Fire Flood Dragon. The Scale Fire Flood Dragon was a fire-attribute serpentine Spirit Beast currently evolving toward becoming a dragon. Though snake-shaped, it possessed dragon scales and was very suitable for Dugu Yan. The only flaw was that it was nearly two thousand years old, making it too much for Dugu Yan to handle.

Yet the problem was that the three of them had already searched throughout the areas inhabited by hundred-year and thousand-year Spirit Beasts in Sunset Forest, and still had not seen one suitable for Dugu Yan.

"Dugu Bo, capture that flood dragon," Shangguan Li said.

Dugu Bo took a look. "That won't do. Although I agreed that Yan Yan could absorb a thousand-year Spirit Ring, this one is nearly two thousand years old. Yan Yan can't absorb it."

"Don't worry. I have a way. Capture it first," Shangguan Li said.

Half-convinced and half-doubtful, Dugu Bo flew toward the Scale Fire Flood Dragon. The Scale Fire Flood Dragon noticed Dugu Bo approaching and immediately fled at top speed, but how could a mere thousand-year Spirit Beast outrun a level 94 Title Douluo?

The Scale Fire Flood Dragon did not give up resisting. It spewed flames from the air straight at Dugu Bo, but they had no effect whatsoever. However, it was a cunning Spirit Beast. As it breathed fire, it began to flee. Seeing it escape, Shangguan Li used Martial Soul Possession. Her second Spirit Ring lit up, and her second Spirit Skill—Sacred Butterfly Heavenly Dance—activated. Countless Sacred Sun Moonflower Butterflies appeared around them and flew toward the Scale Fire Flood Dragon, swiftly inflicting severe injuries upon it.

Girls all liked beautiful things. Seeing Shangguan Li's Martial Soul, Dugu Yan's heart filled with admiration for her. Sister Li is not only beautiful and strong, but her Martial Soul is so beautiful too.

Shangguan Li then stepped forward and said to the Scale Fire Flood Dragon, "Scale Fire Flood Dragon, if you sign a contract with Miss Dugu Yan here, you can live. After all, even if we kill you now, we can still obtain your Spirit Ring. If you agree, nod your head."

Hearing that it could survive, the Scale Fire Flood Dragon agreed without hesitation. "Yan Yan, come here." Seeing its agreement, Shangguan Li called Dugu Yan over to stand before the Scale Fire Flood Dragon.

"Begin." Threads of light appeared around both Dugu Yan and the Scale Fire Flood Dragon. Soon, a purple Spirit Ring appeared around Dugu Yan. Because the Scale Fire Flood Dragon had agreed willingly, Dugu Yan absorbed it without any difficulty. The Spirit Ring had actually reached two thousand years.

After Dugu Yan absorbed the Spirit Ring, her Soul Power directly rose to level 24. Seeing that she had safely finished absorbing it, the weight in Dugu Bo's heart finally lifted.

"Yan Yan, what is your Spirit Skill?" Shangguan Li and Dugu Bo asked in unison.

With a proud expression, Dugu Yan said, "My second Spirit Skill is Roar of the Ice Fire Poison Dragon. When I activate it, a roar sounds out and flames rain down from the sky to attack. But it isn't ordinary fire—it is scorching flame containing ice-attribute fire and fire poison. Its range has a diameter of twenty meters."

"Not only that, my first Spirit Skill has changed too. Blessing of the Ice Fire Poison Dragon is a support-type Spirit Skill. For ten minutes within its range, it increases allies by 20%, myself by 15%, and weakens enemies by 30%."

This skill was utterly overpowered. Dugu Bo froze for a moment after hearing it, then quickly burst into laughter. Shangguan Li was not quite as shocked, but she still revealed a beautiful smile.

After resting for a night in Sunset Forest, the three set off at dawn to return to the villa.

Yun Ming and Ya Li were also delighted to hear that Dugu Yan had gained such excellent Spirit Skills. Dugu Yan eagerly said to Dugu Bo, "Grandpa, let me show you my second Spirit Skill."

"Then let's go to the courtyard." Dugu Bo did not want to dampen Dugu Yan's enthusiasm.

When Dugu Yan's second Spirit Ring lit up, the Scale Fire Flood Dragon appeared beside her, startling her so badly that she nearly cried. The way she silently held back her tears was truly heartbreaking.

Shangguan Li stepped forward to explain, "This is a Soul Spirit. It is part of your Spirit Ring. If you encounter an enemy you cannot defeat, you can summon him to help you."

The moment Dugu Bo heard this, he realized it was a ready-made, useful fighter. "Girl A'Li, could it be that all the Spirit Rings on your body are..." Before he could say the words "Soul Spirits," Shangguan Li nodded.

Another day when Dugu Bo felt fortunate to be on good terms with Shangguan Li. Dugu Yan also understood that it was part of her. With her trembling body, she reached out to stroke the Scale Fire Flood Dragon. "Hello. Can I call you Xiao Lin?"

The Scale Fire Flood Dragon nodded and rubbed its head against Dugu Yan before returning to her Spirit Ring. Seeing it vanish, Dugu Yan anxiously burst into tears. "Grandpa, Xiao Lin is gone!"

"Yan Yan, don't cry. Xiao Lin is inside your Spirit Ring. He hasn't disappeared."

"Really?" Still unconvinced, Dugu Yan summoned the Scale Fire Flood Dragon again. Only after seeing that he was still there did she finally stop crying in relief.

Seeing this scene, Shangguan Li felt deeply moved. She had been raised by her grandfather, and she missed him. I've been away for more than two years. It's time to go back and see Grandpa.