"Of course I believe in you, Brother Sky Dream!"
Lin Fan replied with a grin. "Could it be that Brother Sky Dream doesn't believe in his own judgment?"
"That's true."
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm felt that something was off, but as soon as he heard Lin Fan praise him, he was practically floating. He even declared with feeling, "That's right! I'm such a genius, so the people I choose must be geniuses too! It's only natural that you've made it this far!"
"Hehe, kid, don't worry. Your Brother Sky Dream is a Million-Year Soul Beast, and now that I've taken a liking to you, I'm willing to become your Soul Ring!"
"As long as you listen to me, I'll make sure you get even more powerful Soul Rings and Martial Souls, and help you become a god!"
"..."
Hearing this, Lin Fan couldn't help shaking his head with a wry smile.
This guy was still as good at spinning tales as ever.
If Huo Yuhao's cheat hadn't been quite so powerful, and Tang San hadn't been helping him while trying to train him like a dog and keep him alive, Huo Yuhao probably wouldn't even know how many times he'd died.
Still, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had a million years of Soul Power, not to mention all his experiences and memories. He could still be very useful to Lin Fan.
At the very least, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm could boost his spiritual power, allowing him to control more Spirit Beasts at once and raise the upper limit of their strength!
That was a genuine increase in combat power!
With Sky Dream Ice Silkworm using his spiritual power to conceal Lin Fan and the others, and the Super Poké Ball—also known as the Master Ball—completely sealing off the Titan Giant Ape's aura, the Sky Azure Bull Python couldn't sense a thing.
Even though the Sky Azure Bull Python flew into a rage and searched frantically throughout the entire Star Dou Forest, it had to inspect every location carefully. That made it slower than Lin Fan and his group.
Before long, Lin Fan and the others had left the Star Dou Forest. They didn't even stop in a nearby town, speeding straight on.
No one knew whether the enraged Sky Azure Bull Python might charge out of the Star Dou Forest!
Only after they had put plenty of distance between themselves and the Star Dou Forest did Dugu Bo finally let out a quiet breath of relief.
After all, he had personally felt the pressure coming from the Sky Azure Bull Python.
Only Qian Ying looked helpless. "What a pity. When I was guarding Yan'er, I forgot to get a Soul Ring for Chen as well."
"There's no need to worry about that."
Lin Fan curled his lip. "I can make a Soul Ring for Cousin Chen. I caught plenty of Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, anyway."
"Huh? Thousand-year?"
Qian Ying asked in confusion, "Isn't the absorption limit for a First Soul Ring just over four hundred years? Could she handle a thousand years?"
"With my brother here, and Chen eating some Whale Rubber, wouldn't she be fine?"
Lin Fan was completely unconcerned. Given the strength he had shown, he was sure Dugu Bo would be happy to help.
"No, that Whale Rubber is a gift for you. How could we use it for Chen?"
Qian Ying hurriedly shook her head. If they took back a gift they had already given, it would be terribly embarrassing. When she got home, her parents would probably scold her.
"Ah, what does it matter?"
Lin Fan had cared about the Whale Rubber before, since it could strengthen his body. But on this trip to the Star Dou Forest, he had obtained a Million-Year Soul Ring and even captured a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast—a king among its kind!
That enormous improvement meant Lin Fan no longer cared about other things.
Besides, Lin Fan was someone who valued loyalty. Now that he was doing well, he naturally wanted to look after his family, too.
"This..."
Seeing that Qian Ying still wanted to refuse, Lin Qingfeng spoke up. "Fan'er is being filial. It's a good thing that he's close to his family, so you don't need to worry."
"All right."
Qian Ying nodded, her face full of gratitude.
Nearby, Dugu Bo was filled with emotion as well.
He had tremendous talent, luck that defied the heavens, and a loyal heart. If he could marry his granddaughter to Lin Fan, she'd have nothing to worry about for the rest of her life.
Gu Chen had awakened the Twin Martial Souls Taiyin Bright Moon and Solar Scorching Sun. To reach the limit, most people would first hunt Soul Rings for only one Martial Soul.
"Cousin Chen, which Martial Soul do you want to absorb a Soul Ring first?"
"I want to give both of them Soul Rings!"
Gu Chen's expression was calm. "The Sun and Moon complement each other. Perhaps they can only unleash greater power when they're at the same level."
"Are you sure?"
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected his cousin to be so bold.
"Of course."
"Good!"
Seeing that Gu Chen had made up her mind, Lin Fan said nothing more. He focused his thoughts and immersed himself in the system, searching for suitable Spirit Beasts.
Fortunately, he had captured plenty of Thousand-Year Soul Beasts before, and had collected quite a few more when they first entered the forest this time.
Soon, Lin Fan picked two Spirit Beasts and made them into Soul Rings.
Opening his eyes, Lin Fan flicked his right hand, and two Soul Rings floated in front of Gu Chen.
In an instant, Lin Qingfeng, Qian Ying, Gu Chen, Dugu Bo, and even Ye Lingling, who was standing nearby, all turned curious eyes toward Lin Fan.
They were all eager to see what he had chosen.
"A twelve-hundred-year Lava Dog and an eleven-hundred-year Cold Phoenix Butterfly!"
"They're both quite suitable for you. Go ahead and absorb them. With my brother here, you'll be safe."
"Thank you, Cousin Lin Fan."
Gu Chen gave Lin Fan a long look. Then, without the slightest hesitation, she stretched out both hands. Her Taiyin Bright Moon and Solar Scorching Sun Martial Souls appeared, and each absorbed one of the Soul Rings.
Seeing this, everyone got out of the carriage as well.
Feeling that Dugu Yan and Gu Chen were both absorbing Soul Rings, Lin Fan suddenly thought of something.
Evolution Light could only advance a Martial Soul or Soul Ring once. But there were multiple Soul Rings, unlike Martial Souls!
In other words, Lin Fan could still evolve the Soul Ring of the Demon Eye Magic Tree!
He just didn't know if it could increase the Soul Ring's age.
Even though Gu Chen was his cousin, Lin Fan would much rather have those limits broken by himself.
"Um..."
While Lin Fan was lost in thought, Ye Lingling suddenly came closer and asked in a low voice, "You caught a lot of Spirit Beasts. Do you have any suitable ones for the Nine Heart Begonia?"
"Don't worry. I'll pay a fair price!"
Hearing that even Ye Lingling wanted to buy a Soul Ring from him, Lin Fan couldn't help smiling. Her Martial Soul was one of a kind. Selling her a Soul Ring would earn him money and bring them closer, so it was a good deal.
"When you need one, just come to me."
Lin Fan smiled. "Since you're Yan'er's classmate, I'll give you a fifty-percent discount!"
"Really?"
Hearing this, Ye Lingling's face lit up.
Little did she know that Lin Fan's fifty-percent discount meant he'd raise the price first, then cut it in half!
As if! Whatever your status, unless you're family or my wife, you're not taking advantage of me. Not a chance. Absolutely not!
After making the agreement with Ye Lingling, Lin Fan took advantage of the fact that Dugu Yan and Gu Chen were still absorbing their Soul Rings and used Evolution Light on his own Demon Eye Magic Tree.
Come on, my precious. Give me a surprise!
[ Ding! ] [ Congratulations, Host. Your Soul Ring, the Demon Eye Magic Tree, has successfully evolved. Its amplification ability has increased, and you have additionally comprehended the Soul Skill Plant Domain! The Soul Ring's age has risen to eighteen hundred years. Since it is bound to your Poké Ball Martial Soul and has not completely died, its Soul Power age can increase along with the Poké Ball's evolution, all the way to a million years, when you can become a god! ]
"Holy crap?!"
"What does that mean? The Soul Ring of the Poké Ball can increase in age as it evolves, all the way to a million years?"
"Then... what about Sky Dream Ice Silkworm?!"
In an instant, Lin Fan's heart raced. It seemed the path to godhood lay right beneath his feet!
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