Mind Control, What Did Dugu Yan Do?

"Then let's go together."

Lin Fan did not refuse; having a Contra by his side was a good thing, at least it provided some security.

If luck was on their side and they encountered some rare Spirit Beast, having Qian Ying there would make capturing it much simpler.

"Auntie, let's head out first; we'll gather at the academy gate tomorrow."

This was, after all, the dormitory of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling. Now that their business was concluded, Lin Fan wanted to leave and take the opportunity to absorb the Spirit Bone gifted to him by Martial Soul Hall.

"Why leave?"

Dugu Yan asked in surprise, "The dorm is so big, why don't you all just stay here? Hmm, Auntie Qian Ying can take one room, and I, Lingling, and Chen can share another. As for you... hehe, you can just sleep in the living room!"

"That way we don't have to bother meeting up tomorrow; we can just pack our things and go."

Lin Fan looked toward Ye Lingling and, seeing her nod as well, said nothing more. He also disliked the hassle, and since the girls had taken the initiative, Lin Fan naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Come on, let's go eat. Hehe, let me show you our cafeteria."

As Dugu Yan spoke, she grabbed Lin Fan's hand and led him outside.

Seeing this, Ye Lingling was even more astonished. She knew that while the Dugu Yan in her memory wasn't exactly cold, she certainly wasn't this lively.

And she definitely wouldn't take the initiative to hold a man's hand!

Even if that man hadn't grown up yet!

For a moment, Ye Lingling felt increasingly curious about Lin Fan. Just what kind of man was he?

Once they left the speed of Dugu Yan and the others, it wasn't long before other students appeared.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were not only powerful but also beautiful, making them prominent figures within the academy.

Coupled with Qian Ying's mature, elegant demeanor and Gu Chen's pitiable appearance, they immediately attracted the attention of countless students.

Lin Fan was dragged along as a focal point as well, with everyone curious about his identity.

As for why no one recognized him?

Those who had bought martial souls or spirit rings from him were currently either cultivating, absorbing them, or sitting in their dorms giggling at their new treasures—how could they possibly be out here?

It had to be said that the Heaven Dou Royal Academy cafeteria was quite good; at the very least, the taste satisfied Lin Fan.

After finishing their meal, Lin Fan's group returned directly to the dormitory.

Qian Ying took one room, Dugu Yan, Gu Chen, and Ye Lingling took another, and Lin Fan sat cross-legged in the living room.

Seeing the women return to their respective rooms, Lin Fan didn't hesitate. He opened the golden silk bag Nozel had given him earlier. Inside lay a fragment of bone, with spirit power and mental energy intermingled and rippling slightly within it.

Lin Fan was, after all, a transmigrator; his knowledge of the Douluo Continent world came only from text, and he couldn't identify what kind of Spirit Beast this bone belonged to.

He hesitated for a moment, but for safety's sake, Lin Fan released his Poké Ball martial soul, then reached out to grasp the bone fragment, injecting his spiritual power into it.

"Hum!"

In an instant, a silvery-white radiance emerged, and a wolf's howl echoed in Lin Fan's mind, accompanied by the phantom of a silver wolf.

That silver wolf had three eyes, each glowing with a ghostly light.

"Three-Eyed Silver Wolf?"

Lin Fan immediately had a guess. It was a mutated Spirit Beast with mental attributes, which immediately satisfied him.

Immersing his mind, Lin Fan circulated his spirit power to the fullest, using the Poké Ball to fuse the bone fragment directly into his body.

Suddenly, spirit power surged from within Lin Fan, tempering his meridians, bones, and flesh, while also greatly enhancing his mental power.

The Poké Ball shimmered, protecting Lin Fan.

[Congratulations to the host for successfully absorbing the Three-Eyed Silver Wolf skull bone. Your physique has been strengthened, your mental power has been enhanced, and you have gained the skill: Mind Control! When used on targets with lower mental power than yours, you can disrupt their minds; when used on targets with lower mental power, you can manipulate their consciousness and force them to obey your commands!]

"???"

With the Poké Ball's intervention, Lin Fan's absorption of the Spirit Bone was naturally extremely fast, and the system even displayed the effects of the Three-Eyed Silver Wolf skull.

Seeing this, Lin Fan was shocked.

It actually had the ability to manipulate an enemy's consciousness!

Did this not mean that in the future, Lin Fan could not only control Spirit Beasts in battle but also manipulate Spirit Masters to serve him?

He just didn't know if this Mind Control was akin to hypnosis or puppetry.

If it were hypnosis, Lin Fan would only need to issue a command; if it were puppetry, requiring Lin Fan to control them step-by-step, it would be far less useful.

But regardless, the skill's effect wouldn't be bad, whether used in combat or for other purposes.

If he could control Xiao Wu, Qian Renxue, or Bibi Dong, wouldn't he be able to reach the pinnacle of life?

A hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, plus the leader of Martial Soul Hall!

[Next time we go to the Star Dou Forest, if there's an opportunity, I can test exactly what the effect is.]

Having made up his mind, Lin Fan stretched his body and took out the Whale Rubber that Qian Ying had given him earlier. With a thought, he summoned the Five Spirit Divine Tiger.

"Come, little tiger, use your Blazing Fire Claw and melt this Whale Rubber for me!"

"..."

As the words fell, the Five Spirit Divine Tiger was stunned, staring at Lin Fan with a blank expression.

You want me to fight, I can understand that, and I will listen obediently, but what are you asking me to do now?

Actually melting something!

What do you take me for?

"Roar!"

With a submissive roar, the Five Spirit Divine Tiger immediately waved its claws, unleashing flames that struck the Whale Rubber heavily.

Those words were better left unsaid; as Lin Fan's soul pet, it had long since accepted its fate.

Regardless, being alive was always the best thing, not to mention that Lin Fan had even helped it evolve, making it stronger!

Although the Five Spirit Divine Tiger's soul power was not particularly strong, the fire element within its body was not weak. After striking for a while, the Whale Rubber began to melt, emitting a foul odor.

After another moment, the Whale Rubber had almost turned into liquid.

Lin Fan recalled the Five Spirit Divine Tiger, then divided the Whale Rubber into five portions, consuming only one himself while placing the remaining four into his storage Soul Tool.

Although the effects of Whale Rubber were potent, it also had a strong aphrodisiac effect.

Eating it in portions was the safest approach.

Hum—

As soon as the Whale Rubber entered his mouth, it transformed into pure soul power, flowing through Lin Fan's body, leaving him with a light, dreamlike sensation.

Under that feeling, Lin Fan could not help but drift off to sleep.

In a half-awake, half-asleep state, for some reason, a wave of comfort surged through his entire body, from his toes straight to the crown of his head; it was absolutely exhilarating.

It was just like... enjoying services at a club in his past life!

Dazed and confused, when Lin Fan opened his eyes again and looked down, he couldn't help but freeze.

Dugu Yan... was actually lying in his arms; her beautiful face and fair, tender skin made Lin Fan's breath hitch.

What was even more shocking was that one of Dugu Yan's slender, jade-like hands had reached directly inside his clothes!

"!!!"