Murong Jin nodded. "All right." Then she released her Martial Soul.
She raised her hand, and a faint radiance gathered, finally forming a small, exquisite harp that hovered above her left palm. At the same time, a yellow Soul Ring appeared along with her Martial Soul and circled her body.
Murong Jin then lightly plucked the strings with her right hand, her nimble fingers hooking, picking, and strumming. The clear notes gradually developed into a cheerful melody, while the yellow hundred-year Soul Ring circling her lit up the instant the first note sounded.
Likewise, the moment they heard the music, Dai Yunze and Tang Qing both felt their spirits lift. Clearly, Murong Jin's Soul Skill had taken effect.
About three seconds later, Dai Yunze said, "Stop." Murong Jin stopped playing, and the music abruptly cut off. At the same time, Dai Yunze and Tang Qing both felt the enhancement they had received disappear.
A thoughtful look crossed Dai Yunze's face. Then he told Murong Jin, "Let's try again. I'll put some distance between us first. Start using your Soul Skill on me when you see me stop. Just like before, stop when I tell you to."
Murong Jin nodded in agreement.
Dai Yunze immediately stood, circulated his Soul Power, and pushed off with his toes. After several dozen bounds, he reached a spot over four hundred meters away. Only then did he stop and turn to look at Tang Qing and Murong Jin.
Murong Jin had been watching Dai Yunze the entire time. When she saw him stop, she began playing again.
Standing where he was, Dai Yunze had also been watching Murong Jin with his Spirit Eye. The moment he saw her fingers pluck the strings, he began counting the time in his head.
Sure enough, only after about