Supreme Bone

Bibi Dong's voice was soft, yet to the ears of those present, it sounded like a thunderclap.

"Yes, Your Holiness."

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, who had just rushed back, knelt on one knee, fine beads of sweat still clinging to his forehead.

Upon hearing the definitive answer, Bibi Dong stood up abruptly, the terrifying pressure of a Peerless Douluo erupting instantly, causing the entire great hall to tremble.

"Absurd! This is absolutely absurd!"

"How could there be a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest?!"

Bibi Dong was burning with anxiety.

She had watched Lin Qiu grow up; although he was her adopted son in name, in her heart, he was her own flesh and blood, the only warmth she possessed in this cold Martial Soul Hall.

If anything were to happen to Lin Qiu, she would raze the entire Star Dou Forest to the ground, and even then, it would not be enough to quell the hatred in her heart!

"Gui Mei! Immediately gather everyone and follow me to the Star Dou Forest!"

Bibi Dong issued the order at once, her eyes boiling with killing intent.

"Your Holiness, please calm your anger and let your subordinate finish."

Yue Guan hurriedly raised his head, a strange and excited smile appearing on his face. "The Young Master is... unharmed."

Bibi Dong's figure paused, and the killing intent radiating from her body receded slightly.

"Unharmed? How can he be unharmed after encountering a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast? Yue Guan, you had better explain yourself clearly, right now!"

The other elders also pricked up their ears.

Could it be that they were lucky, and the soul beast hadn't discovered them?

Yue Guan took a deep breath, speaking in a tone that still felt unbelievable even now:

"The Young Master is not only unharmed, but... he forced back that Titan Giant Ape single-handedly!"

Silence.

A deathly silence.

One could hear a pin drop in the entire great hall.

Even Bibi Dong, at this moment, had her red lips slightly parted, her majestic phoenix eyes filled with astonishment.

"What did you say? Forced back?"

Ghost Douluo Gui Mei could not help but voice his skepticism. "Yue Guan, have you gone senile? That is a Titan Giant Ape! Even if the two of us joined forces to use our Martial Soul Fusion Skill, we might not be guaranteed a win. How old is the Young Master? Twelve! Forcing back a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?!"

The other elders also wore expressions that clearly said, "Are you kidding me?"

This was nothing short of a fantasy.

Yue Guan gave a bitter smile:

"I know you don't believe it; if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it either.

But the facts are as they are. The moment the Young Master released his Martial Soul Avatar, that aura... how should I describe it? It was like an ancient god or demon awakening; even I felt a tremor of fear.

The Titan Giant Ape was so terrified that it turned tail and fled, not daring to linger for even a second!"

Hearing this, the elders all gasped in unison.

They knew Yue Guan; he would never dare to lie about such a matter.

In other words, this was true?

A twelve-year-old Soul Saint, capable of scaring off the King of the Forest with nothing but his aura?

"Good! Good! Good!"

Bibi Dong suddenly began to laugh, her expression shifting from initial shock to pure ecstasy and pride.

She sat back down on her throne, crossing her slender legs, her eyes shimmering with brilliance.

"As expected of the child I, Bibi Dong, raised!"

"I knew it. Qiu'er's talent is peerless in this world; even that so-called Angel Lineage is nothing compared to him!"

The pride in Bibi Dong's heart at this moment was beyond words.

This was her masterpiece, her pride and joy.

The elders below looked at one another, then bowed in unison:

"Congratulations, Your Holiness! The Young Master is a heaven-sent prodigy; it is the fortune of our Martial Soul Hall! He will surely lead the Martial Soul Hall to unprecedented glory in the future!"

At this moment, everyone was convinced from the bottom of their hearts.

Some had previously felt that Bibi Dong was too doting on Lin Qiu, but now it seemed, was this doting? This was clearly having stumbled upon a priceless treasure!

On the other side.

The time for parting had arrived.

Throughout this journey, Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er had been completely won over by Lin Qiu.

No matter what soul beasts they encountered, Lin Qiu did not even need to lift a finger; a mere glance or a wisp of aura radiating from his body was enough to send those soul beasts fleeing in terror, as if they had seen their own ancestors.

This overwhelming sense of security caused the hearts of the two young girls, just beginning to understand the stirrings of love, to secretly pledge themselves to him.

"Brother Lin Qiu, we have to go..."

Shui Yue'er looked at Lin Qiu with deep reluctance, her eyes slightly reddened.

"Mm, take care. If there is a chance in the future, you can come to Martial Soul City to find me."

Lin Qiu said gently.

Shui Yue'er suddenly gathered her courage, stood on her tiptoes, and planted a swift peck on Lin Qiu's left cheek.

"This is a thank-you gift! You are not allowed to refuse!"

After saying this, she hid behind her sister with a blushing face.

Watching her sister's bold move, Shui Bing'er felt her own face flush to the tips of her ears.

She hesitated for a moment, looked at the handsome face of the youth, and steeled her heart; she actually stepped forward as well and pressed a light kiss onto Lin Qiu's right cheek.

The sensation was cool and soft, carrying a faint, refreshing scent of snow lotus.

"Young Master Lin, this... this is also a thank-you gift. Please do not forget us."

Having said that, the two sisters dared not even look at Hu Liena standing nearby; they grabbed each other's hands and ran away quickly, their faces burning red.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort exploded in his ear.

Hu Liena was so angry she stomped her feet, her fox ears standing straight up, her face full of grievance and jealousy.

"Fine! You dare do this right in front of me! These shameless women!"

Lin Qiu touched his cheek, watching the backs of the two sisters as they retreated, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

This trip out had yielded truly astonishing gains.

Not only had he obtained the Supreme Bone, but he had also acquired the Kunpeng Precious Technique.

At this very moment, he could clearly feel that the bone in his chest, which had not existed before, was radiating a warm aura, continuously channeling a golden energy into his limbs and bones.

It was the Supreme Bone merging with him.

This power was transforming his body in every aspect, strengthening his bloodline.

Moreover, it seemed that an incredibly terrifying technique was gestating upon the bone.

Lin Qiu's heart was filled with anticipation.

As he was now, relying solely on his physical body and the power of the Supreme Bone, he likely could not find a single opponent among the younger generation of the Douluo Continent.

Tang San, the Shrek Seven Devils—none of them were even fit to tie his shoes.

"Let's go, Nana. It's time for us to head back, too."

Lin Qiu pulled over the still-sulking Hu Liena and gave her palm a reassuring squeeze.

Hu Liena's temper vanished instantly, and she obediently let him lead her away.

Returning to Martial Soul Hall.

The moment they stepped into the rear hall of the Pope Palace, a fragrant breeze rushed toward them.

"Qiu'er!"

Bibi Dong disregarded all the dignity of a Pope, stepping forward to pull Lin Qiu tightly into her embrace.

Her soft and full body pressed closely against Lin Qiu, and he could even feel her slightly trembling heartbeat.

"Didn't I come back? You're a grown woman now, yet you still let people see you make a fool of yourself."

Lin Qiu sighed helplessly and let her hold him, his nose filled with the unique, mature fragrance that clung to Bibi Dong.

"Who would dare to laugh?"

Bibi Dong released him, her phoenix eyes sweeping the area with a murderous glint. Only after confirming there were no attendants around did she switch to a face as gentle as water.

She pulled Lin Qiu to sit on the large, soft couch, her slender jade hands cupping his face as she examined him meticulously, as if looking at a rare and priceless treasure.