Mental Control-What Had Dugu Yan Done?

"Then let's go together."

Lin Fan didn't refuse. Having a Soul Douluo by his side was a good thing; at least they'd have some protection.

If they were lucky enough to run into some rare Spirit Beast, having Qian Ying there would make it easier to catch.

"Auntie, let's go first. We can meet at the academy entrance tomorrow."

After all, this was Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's dormitory. Now that they'd finished what they came to do, Lin Fan wanted to leave and absorb the Soul Bone the Spirit Hall had given him.

"Why leave?"

Dugu Yan asked in surprise, "The dormitory's so big. Why don't you all stay here? Hmm, Auntie Qian Ying can have one room, and Lingling, Chen, and I can share another. As for you... Hehe, you can sleep in the living room!"

"That'll save us from having to meet up again tomorrow. Once we've packed our things, we can leave."

Lin Fan looked at Ye Lingling. When he saw her nod, he didn't say anything more. He couldn't be bothered with the hassle, and since the girls had invited him, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Come on, let's go eat. Hehe, you can see what our cafeteria's like."

As she spoke, Dugu Yan took Lin Fan by the hand and led him outside.

Seeing this, Ye Lingling grew even more surprised. As far as she remembered, Dugu Yan wasn't exactly aloof, but she wasn't this lively, either.

And she certainly wouldn't take a man by the hand of her own accord!

Though that man hadn't grown up yet!

For a moment, Ye Lingling found Lin Fan even more mysterious. What kind of man was he, exactly?

They left Dugu Yan and the others' dormitory. Before long, they came across some students.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were not only powerful, but beautiful as well. They were both famous figures within the academy.

With Qian Ying radiating the air of a mature woman and Gu Chen looking so pitifully lovely, they immediately drew the attention of countless students.

Lin Fan, too, became one of the things people were curious about. Everyone wondered who he was.

Why hadn't anyone recognized him?

Those who'd bought Martial Souls or Soul Rings from him were either cultivating or absorbing them, or else sitting in their dormitories, grinning foolishly at their newly purchased treasures. Why would they be out and about?

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy cafeteria was pretty good, to say the least. Lin Fan was quite satisfied with the food.

After the meal, Lin Fan and the others went straight back to the dormitory.

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

Once the girls had all returned to their rooms, Lin Fan didn't hesitate. He opened the golden silk pouch Nozel had given him earlier. Inside was a bone fragment, rippling faintly with Soul Power and spiritual power intertwined.

Lin Fan was, after all, a transmigrator. He knew the world of Douluo Continent only through written accounts, and couldn't tell what Spirit Beast this Soul Bone had come from.

After hesitating for a moment, he decided to play it safe. He released his Poké Ball Martial Soul, then reached out, grasped the bone fragment, and poured his spiritual power into it.

Buzz!

In an instant, silvery-white light appeared. A wolf's howl rang out in Lin Fan's mind, along with the phantom of a silver wolf.

The silver wolf had three eyes, and each one gleamed with an eerie light.

"Three-Eyed Silver Wolf?"

Lin Fan immediately guessed what it was. It was a mutated Spirit Beast with a Mental Attribute, which pleased him greatly.

Focusing his mind, Lin Fan circulated his Soul Power with all his might. Through the Poké Ball, he drew the bone fragment directly into his body.

In an instant, Soul Power surged out from within Lin Fan, tempering his meridians, bones, and flesh while greatly strengthening his spiritual power.

The Poké Ball shone brightly, protecting Lin Fan.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully absorbed the Three-Eyed Silver Wolf Skull. Your physique has been strengthened, and your spiritual power has been strengthened. You have acquired the attached skill, Mind Control! When used on a target with higher spiritual power than yours, it can strike at the enemy's mind. When used on a target with lower spiritual power than yours, it can control their mind and make them obey your commands!]

"???"

With the Poké Ball lending a hand, Lin Fan absorbed the Soul Bone in no time. The system had even displayed the effects of the Three-Eyed Silver Wolf Skull.

One look left Lin Fan stunned.

It could actually control an enemy's mind!

Didn't that mean that, from now on, Lin Fan could not only control Spirit Beasts in battle, but also control Soul Masters and make them work for him?

He just didn't know whether this Mind Control worked more like hypnosis or puppetry.

If it was hypnosis, Lin Fan would only need to give a command. If it was puppetry, he'd have to control the target step by step, which would make it much less useful.

But no matter what, this skill would be powerful, whether he used it in battle or for other purposes.

If he could control Xiao Wu, Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong, wouldn't he be able to climb straight to the peak of life?

A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, and the person in charge of the Spirit Hall!

[When we go to Star Dou Forest this time, we can try it out if we get the chance and see exactly how it works.]

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

"Come on, little tiger. Use Blazing Fire Claw and melt this Whale Rubber for me!"

"..."

The Five Spirit Divine Tiger was dumbfounded. It stared at Lin Fan, utterly blank.

I could understand if you asked me to fight, and I'd obey you seriously. But now you want me to do what?

Go melt something?!

What do you take me for?

"Roar!"

The Five Spirit Divine Tiger gave a meek growl, then swung its claws and unleashed a burst of flame, striking the Whale Rubber hard.

Those complaints were best kept to itself. As Lin Fan's soul pet, it had long since accepted its fate.

Whatever else happened, staying alive was always best. Besides, Lin Fan had even helped it evolve, making it stronger!

The Five Spirit Divine Tiger's Soul Power wasn't all that strong, but it had plenty of fire element within it. After a little while, the Whale Rubber began to melt, giving off a foul smell.

A little while later, the Whale Rubber had nearly turned to liquid.

Lin Fan recalled the Five Spirit Divine Tiger, then divided the Whale Rubber into five portions. He ate just one, and put the other four into his storage Soul Tool.

Whale Rubber was potent, but it also had a strong aphrodisiac effect.

Splitting it into portions was the safest way to go.

Buzz—

The moment the Whale Rubber entered his mouth, it turned into pure Soul Power and flowed through Lin Fan's body. He felt as if he were floating through some dreamy haze.

Under that sensation, Lin Fan couldn't help but drift off to sleep.

Somewhere between sleep and wakefulness, for reasons he couldn't understand, a wave of blissful comfort spread through his whole body, from the tips of his toes straight to the crown of his head. It felt absolutely incredible.

It was just like... enjoying a service at a club in his previous life!

In a daze, Lin Fan finally opened his eyes again. When he looked down, he couldn't help freezing.

Dugu Yan... was lying in his arms. Her beautiful face and fair skin made Lin Fan's breath catch.

Even more shocking, one of Dugu Yan's slender, jade-white hands had slipped right inside his clothes!

"!!!"