At that moment, a scorching, itchy sensation arose from Li Fei's spine, as though something was about to grow out of it.
The clothes on his back were pierced through the next second.
"What is that?" Dugu Bo exclaimed in surprise.
"This is an External Soul Bone. I obtained the Nine-Colored Centipede Dragon's spinal External Soul Bone," Li Fei said.
"An External Soul Bone!?"
"I once read about it in ancient records, but I had never encountered one before! I never imagined it truly existed!"
"Good heavens, Little Monster, your luck is insane!"
Dugu Bo cried out in astonishment.
Li Fei was also delighted. After all, the greatest difference between an External Soul Bone and an Internal Soul Bone was that the former could grow alongside its owner!
Although Li Fei had already obtained the External Soul Bone, it still felt somewhat foreign to him. Perhaps it was because it had not completely fused with him yet.
So, he circulated the Eastern Azure Dragon Art and channeled it into the spine. The energy of heaven and earth gathered, allowing the External Soul Bone to completely merge with him!
Azure wood-element energy enveloped the spine. Under the influence of the wood-element energy and the power of the Eastern Azure Dragon, the spinal External Soul Bone began to mutate. It was thoroughly imbued with the Eastern Azure Dragon's power, and the tattoo on his body took on the form of the Eastern Azure Dragon instead of the Nine-Colored Centipede Dragon.
The Flood Dragon spine transformed into a Dragon Spine! Its original power increased by a geometric multiple!
"Awesome!!!!!!"
"Roar!!!!"
Li Fei shouted, and a dragon's roar rang out from the spine behind him.
By absorbing an External Soul Bone, he had activated the Eastern Azure Dragon's Soul Bone power ahead of time.
With a thought, the Dragon Spine was retracted into his body.
From the outside, his spine appeared tougher, sturdier, and filled with a sense of power.
"The matter is settled. Come, let's have some fun in this old man's Back Garden."
"There are beautiful flowers there. This old man has no idea what they do, but perhaps an alchemist like you knows their secrets."
Dugu Bo invited him warmly.
Now that he had witnessed Li Fei's even more extraordinary talent, he became all the more determined to tie himself firmly to him.
"Alright, then I must see it for myself."
Li Fei was delighted upon hearing that.
Today was truly a double blessing.
First, he had obtained the Soul Ring and skill he wanted.
Second, he would get to see the legendary Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
That old fellow Dugu Bo was guarding the greatest treasure trove without even knowing it.
It was truly pitiful.
In the end, it would have benefited Tang San instead.
But now, it was going to benefit Li Fei.
Li Fei would get there first.
Ever since receiving the memory inheritance of Azure Dragon Alchemy, he naturally possessed information about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, as well as knowledge of the Immortal Herbs within: their types, effects, cultivation methods, accelerated growth methods, harvesting methods, and more.
Before leaving, he dissected the Nine-Colored Centipede Dragon.
He wanted to see whether this Fifty-Thousand-Year Soul Beast had produced a Soul Bone.
After searching for quite a while, he found no Soul Bone and was somewhat disappointed.
However, he did collect several useful parts from the beast's body.
Just as he was about to leave, he spotted a bone that looked different from the others.
His eyes lit up, and he reached out to pick it up.
Sure enough!
It really was!
"A Soul Bone!"
"This is a Fifty-Thousand-Year right arm bone!"
Li Fei said.
"Little Monster, your luck is exploding! Not only did you get an External Soul Bone, but now an Internal Soul Bone has dropped too!"
"This is an Internal Soul Bone at the Fifty-Thousand-Year level! If outsiders learned about it, it would surely stir up a bloody storm!"
Light flickered in Dugu Bo's eyes as he spoke.
He had not expected Li Fei's luck to be this good.
Whether one could encounter a Soul Bone depended entirely on luck.
"Hurry and absorb it. Your strength will definitely advance."
"Perhaps you can become a Soul King at seven years old."
Dugu Bo said as he turned around.
Judging by the fluctuations of his Soul Power, Li Fei already possessed Level 46 Soul Power.
If he absorbed this Fifty-Thousand-Year Soul Bone,
he might be able to raise his Soul Power by two or three levels.
That was utterly terrifying.
"No, this Soul Bone's age is too low. I don't think much of it, so it's yours."
"Consider it the bride price I'm giving Yanyan in advance."
"This bone is more suited to you."
Li Fei shook his head. He simply did not care for a Soul Bone of such an age.
He had a feeling that he would definitely obtain better Soul Bones that suited him more in the future.
Had he not acquired the External Soul Bone by accident this time, he would not have absorbed it either.
"Little Monster, have you really thought this through?" Dugu Bo was greatly shocked upon hearing this.
It was a Fifty-Thousand-Year Soul Bone. It would be a lie to say he was not tempted.
If it had belonged to someone else, he might have killed them and taken it.
This was a supreme treasure that could tempt even a Title Douluo and awaken their greed!
And this fellow was just giving it away?
"Yes, I've thought it through." Li Fei nodded. "Do you want it?"
"Yes! Since you are giving it as Yanyan's bride price, it seems I must quickly bring the two of you together. This old man will save this Soul Bone for Yanyan."
Suppressing the urge to absorb it himself, Dugu Bo spoke.
Yanyan still came first in his heart.
That was only natural. After all, Dugu Yan was the only granddaughter he had left.
"There is no need. My luck is rather good, so I can still encounter Soul Bones next time. You should absorb this one. Only when your strength increases can you protect us better."
"Yanyan isn't strong enough. If others learn that she possesses a Fifty-Thousand-Year Soul Bone, even if they fear you, they will surely devise ways to dig out her bone behind your back. By the time you arrive, it will be too late."
"Before she has sufficient strength, possessing a treasure like this is a dead end."
"Do you think everyone is a monster like me?"
Li Fei shook his head and persuaded him.
"That is true. This old man had not considered that point."
After Li Fei's reminder, cold sweat emerged on Dugu Bo's brow.
"Since that is the case, I will absorb this Soul Bone."
Dugu Bo was currently level 93, and he eagerly anticipated how many levels he could rise after absorbing a Fifty-Thousand-Year Soul Bone.
He immediately placed the Soul Bone against the corresponding arm and circulated his Soul Power to begin absorbing it.
Absorbing a Soul Bone was far easier than absorbing a Soul Ring.
There was no powerful energy impact within it, nor were there any lingering spiritual resentments. One only needed to place it against the corresponding body part to complete the absorption smoothly.
In only a short while, Dugu Bo had finished absorbing it.
Buzz!
A powerful fluctuation of Soul Power surged out from Dugu Bo's body.
Li Fei could sense that Dugu Bo's Soul Power fluctuations had increased by at least tenfold compared to before!
Every level among Title Douluo differed by a factor of ten.
That meant Dugu Bo had very likely reached Level 94 Title Douluo!
And just as Li Fei had guessed, after absorbing this Fifty-Thousand-Year Soul Bone, Dugu Bo's Soul Power rose from level 93 to Level 94!
Although he had not reached level 95, Dugu Bo was already extremely satisfied.
Once I obtain the Immortal Herbs and refine them into Pills, I can help you break through to level 95 quickly.
In this world, only a level 95 Title Douluo could give people a greater sense of security.
(End of Chapter)
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