"!!!"
Hearing that slightly obnoxious voice and those words, Lin Fan couldn't help thinking of someone.
Huo Yuhao!
If he remembered correctly, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had said those exact words when he first met Huo Yuhao.
Could it be that he'd stolen Huo Yuhao's golden finger?
According to Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, he'd tried to escape before meeting Huo Yuhao, but had never succeeded. Most likely, he simply hadn't encountered a Soul Master with mental abilities.
Although the Martial Soul he'd awakened was a Poké Ball, the soul power he'd brought with him when he crossed over seemed to have made Sky Dream Ice Silkworm mistake his talent!
Of course, Lin Fan wasn't about to tell Sky Dream Ice Silkworm any of that. He'd be more than happy for it to become his Soul Ring!
After all, no matter how useless Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was, it was still a Million-Year Soul Beast!
If he used Evolution Light to help it advance, then whether in terms of the boost it gave Lin Fan directly or the changes to its Soul Ring, it was sure to be better than an ordinary Spirit Beast.
Most importantly, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had lived a long time and knew a lot. It could also seal its own Martial Soul, allowing its Soul Ring to grow more powerful as its Soul Power increased.
One Soul Ring, and several Soul Skills!
So if Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was willing to become his Soul Ring, Lin Fan certainly wouldn't object.
In the blink of an eye, just as Sky Dream Ice Silkworm surged into Lin Fan's body, Dugu Bo had already carried him far away from where the battle had erupted.
Dugu Bo stopped and was about to speak when he noticed something was wrong with Lin Fan.
A tremendous aura radiated from within Lin Fan, so powerful that even Dugu Bo was shaken!
What was more, the phantom image of a pure-white ice silkworm appeared over Lin Fan's body, hovering around him.
"Hmm? Absorbing a Soul Ring?"
Seeing this, Dugu Bo froze on the spot. What was going on? They hadn't even hunted an insect-type Spirit Beast. Why was Lin Fan absorbing a Martial Soul?
At the same time, the phantom image of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm appeared in Lin Fan's mind.
It was a chubby silkworm, silver-white all over, with a pair of shimmering golden eyes. Golden rings appeared at intervals along its body.
"Little fellow, why aren't you surprised to see me?"
Noticing how calm Lin Fan was, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm couldn't help feeling suspicious. As far as he knew, humans had never seen a Spirit Beast like him.
"What's there to be surprised about? You spoke to me first, so that means you're not here to harm me. You want to become my Soul Ring instead. Why would I turn that down?"
"..."
Lin Fan's words left Sky Dream Ice Silkworm rooted to the spot.
This was nothing like the scene he'd imagined!
In his mind, a Million-Year Soul Beast like him would suddenly appear and offer to become a human's Soul Ring. That human ought to be grateful beyond words!
Or else, they'd know nothing at all and be so overwhelmed by his presence that they'd behave like an obedient little baby!
But with Lin Fan, he felt like a sheep had walked straight into a tiger's den.
"Aren't you curious about what kind of existence I am?"
"Or whether I can make you stronger?"
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm couldn't help asking.
"No need."
Lin Fan replied calmly, "I'm exceptionally talented. Whatever kind of Spirit Beast you are, you'll be the one enjoying the good life by following me!"
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was completely dumbfounded. Wasn't he supposed to be the one saying that?
How had those words come out of this human's mouth?
And he'd sounded so confident!
This was bad. Had he become the sidekick instead?
Before Sky Dream Ice Silkworm could say anything else, Lin Fan drawled, "There are still Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts fighting nearby. Are you going to become my Soul Ring or not? If not, I'm leaving!"
Lin Fan knew that Sky Dream Ice Silkworm wanted to become a Soul Ring to escape the Spirit Beasts that had been draining his power. Now that he'd finally found a suitable Soul Master, he definitely wouldn't let the chance slip away.
"Hmph, kid, you're lucky today to have met me!"
"From your Soul Power, you're only around level twenty or thirty. I'll seal some of my strength so I don't burst you open!"
As soon as he spoke, the phantom image of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm vanished, turning into pure energy that surged into Lin Fan's body.
Hum—
In an instant, the Poké Ball Martial Soul appeared, pulling all of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's power into itself and turning it into a brilliant golden Soul Ring.
A strange ripple spread through the air. After successfully absorbing the Soul Ring, Lin Fan opened his eyes and smiled at the status panel that appeared before him.
[Host: Lin Fan] [Soul Power: Level 30 (Can only continue increasing Soul Power Level after absorbing the Third Soul Ring)] [Martial Soul: Super Poké Ball] [Soul Rings: Demon Eye Magic Tree, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm] [Soul Skills: First Soul Skill—Mental Shock; Second Soul Skill—Mental Detection, Mental Sharing, Mental Interference, Mental Impact, Life Reflection Shield] [...]
There was no denying that a Million-Year Soul Ring was impressive. It had given Lin Fan a full five Soul Skills at once!
"Tsk, tsk. I guess I've stolen Huo Gua's golden finger too, huh? What a shame the eras are different. Otherwise, Electrolux would be mine as well!"
Ever since arriving in Douluo Continent, Lin Fan had grown more and more like his charming ancestor. If something was good, then it had to be his!
Thank goodness this was a fantasy world where strength ruled. Otherwise, Lin Fan might have wanted to unite the entire continent!
"..."
Light flickered, and the phantom image of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm reappeared. He looked at the brilliant golden ring, then at the Poké Ball, and was utterly stunned.
He'd meant to find a Soul Master with mental abilities to serve as his vessel, someone who could help him show off and soar to greatness. So why was reality nothing like he'd imagined?
This little fellow looked like he had only twenty or thirty levels of Soul Power, yet he could withstand all of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's power?
"You... What kind of monster are you?!"
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was so astonished that the question slipped out before he could stop himself.
His words made Dugu Bo's pupils contract sharply.
A Soul Ring that could talk?
Didn't Soul Rings form when Spirit Beasts died and were absorbed? Their lives and minds should have perished too. How could one still speak?
What was more, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's shocked words proved that he still had thoughts and feelings!
For a moment, both Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, a Million-Year Soul Beast, and Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, stared at Lin Fan in utter astonishment.
"Relax. It's just basic stuff. No need to be surprised."
Lin Fan said softly, "This is a Soul Spirit, a Soul Ring with its own consciousness. It can give a Soul Master several Soul Skills, and can even fight by drawing on Soul Power, displaying the strength it had in life."
His eyes shifted, and Lin Fan turned to Dugu Bo. "Brother, we don't need to run anymore. Let's go back and see which two Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts are fighting. While they're both badly wounded, I... might be able to capture one!"
Before absorbing Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, Lin Fan would certainly have kept away from two Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts locked in battle. But now, with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and Dugu Bo by his side, he could get close to them without being detected!
Once the right moment came, those Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts would fall into Lin Fan's hands too!
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