Soul Bone, Flame Dragon Claw

It was already dark by the time Murong Ci arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Moonlight spilled into the valley, making it appear exceptionally tranquil.

Huo Wu had yet to wake up, so Murong Ci gently placed her on the grass, gazed at her sleeping face, and planted a light kiss on it.

He then turned around and spat the dragon lizard out from his Yongzhen Space.

Murong Ci looked at the sleeping Huo Wu on the ground, then at the Crimson Flame Dragon Lizard, and a plan formed in his mind.

Since Huo Wu was fast asleep, he could deal with this lizard first; wouldn't it be wonderful to have the leg meat ready for her to eat the moment she woke up?

He acted as soon as he thought of it.

Murong Ci first manifested his Ice Pincer, slowly peeling the spirit bone from the lizard's right arm.

In an instant, a stream of red energy surged out and then dissipated.

It was a right arm bone, ten-thousand-year level; it was truly priceless.

Murong Ci gently took the spirit bone out and set it aside, then set to work processing the lizard's hind leg.

The meat of the hind leg was plump and tender, and with a light tear from his pincers, the flesh separated from the bone.

Before long, the lizard's hind leg had been removed, leaving it legless.

Murong Ci sent the carcass back into the Yongzhen Space, turned to gather some wood, set up a grill, and placed the leg meat on it.

He used his will to control the Grey Light, causing it to coil at the base of the grill.

With a snap of his fingers, the Grey Light suddenly transformed into flames—it was the Ultimate Fire being used for roasting.

Murong Ci stood to the side, using the leg bone to flip and turn the meat.

The temperature of the Ultimate Fire was extremely high, but Murong Ci's control over fire was masterful, so it cooked quickly, and soon the aroma of meat filled the air.

"Mmm~"

Huo Wu sniffed lightly and opened her eyes in a daze, seeing Murong Ci focused intently on roasting the meat.

"Awake? It'll be ready soon; you need to eat to have the strength to absorb the spirit bone."

Huo Wu shook her head and nodded slightly.

She found a large rock to sit on and waited patiently for it to finish cooking.

"Sizzle—"

Grease from the roasting meat dripped onto the stone, and Murong Ci brought the leg meat over to Huo Wu.

He gently stroked her face.

"Open up, ah~"

"Ah~"

Huo Wu obediently followed suit, eating with great delight. At first, she hadn't fully recovered her energy, so she chewed slowly.

Later, she snatched the leg meat directly from Murong Ci's hands and began to feast on it herself.

Seeing this, Murong Ci was neither annoyed nor bothered by the fact that she didn't save any for him; he simply turned his attention to roasting the next piece of meat.

Of course, most of it was for Huo Wu.

"A-Ci, when will it be ready?"

"A-Ci, you're roasting so slowly!"

"A-Ci, I really soloed that dragon lizard in my Sea of Consciousness; shouldn't I get some meat as a reward?"

"Didn't you just say I was a glutton?"

"I don't care, I don't care! Hurry up and roast it."

Murong Ci smiled helplessly, though his heart was filled with joy.

[Do you want some wine?]

"You have some?"

[I kept it in the Yongzhen Space; I can take it out anytime.]

"Why didn't you say so earlier!"

Murong Ci reached into the Yongzhen Space and pulled out a bottle of Moutai.

"You know me so well?"

She beamed with joy.

Huo Wu couldn't help but be curious, hurriedly asking Murong Ci where it came from.

"This item belongs only in the heavens; it is rarely tasted in the human world."

"Showing off with poetry again! Stop acting so smug!"

She lightly pinched his ear, and the scene became lively and vibrant.

The meat is tender, the wine is fragrant, and a beauty is by one's side; if there are troubles in life, one cup is enough, and two cups will suffice to continue.

On this night, the young man and woman finally let down their guard, drinking and chatting happily.

The moon was already high in the sky as the two leaned against each other, pouring out their hearts.

Before long, once they had sobered up slightly, Murong Ci pulled Huo Wu toward the center of the Yang Spring.

"More spring water..."

Huo Wu muttered in a low voice.

"The spring water here is much better than the Geocentric Fire Cave. Absorbing it here will increase your elemental perception of the fire attribute. May I join you?"

After the wine, Huo Wu's face had remained flushed, though it was unclear now if it was from the alcohol or shyness.

"As you wish..."

She buried her head even deeper.

The two shed their clothes and entered the spring, just as they had done before.

"Resonance?"

"Don't you dare sneak a hug!"

"I'll try my best."

Murong Ci guided the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone into Huo Wu's body, controlling it as it moved toward her right arm.

As it entered her body, Huo Wu felt a surge of majestic dragon might rushing toward her.

Fortunately, having already absorbed a soul ring, she possessed a trace of dragon lizard bloodline within her, which naturally provided some resistance to the dragon might.

The absorption process was not as painful as the soul ring, but Murong Ci felt Huo Wu drawing closer and closer to him...

The Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone had fully entered her body, waiting only to settle completely.

Huo Wu gritted her teeth and persisted, and through the resonance, Murong Ci was able to share a portion of the pressure for her.

Finally, the dust settled.

The pain gradually faded. It was the hour of the tiger, and dawn was about to break.

At this moment, Huo Wu finally hugged Murong Ci's waist tightly, her legs rubbing against him incessantly.

"Didn't you tell me not to hug you?"

"I don't care. I want to hug you, so you'll just have to take it. Go to sleep."

Huo Wu, held in Murong Ci's arms, had already fallen into a deep sleep. With one ten-thousand-year soul ring and one Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, the pressure she had endured was unimaginable.

Murong Ci gently patted her back, remaining sleepless throughout the night.

At dawn, Huo Wu woke up first and began circling the spring.

"I didn't look closely last night. This place is truly wonderful; I can feel my fire attribute stirring slightly."

Murong Ci emerged from behind, dressed, and the two miraculously held hands as they circled the spring.

"We should head back. We've been out for over a month; the dean must be getting anxious."

Huo Wu thought for a moment, said nothing more, and nodded. The two then returned the way they came.

Returning to Blazing Fire Academy, they felt refreshed and relaxed.

Murong Ci had not breathed the fresh air here for over a month.

In the distance, Huo Wushuang, Huo Ling'er, and Yun Hai came running over to greet them.

"Sister!" "Senior Huo Wu!"

Murong Ci smiled lightly as he looked at Huo Wu.

"Aren't you going to show off a little now?"

Hearing this, the corners of Huo Wu's mouth curled upward. She raised her hand, and her Fire Shadow martial soul was released.

Four soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, and black—pulsed slowly.

"Four rings! Ten thousand years!!!"

One must know that Huo Wu had left only a month ago; in that time, she had actually advanced to four rings.

And the fourth soul ring was ten thousand years old!

But what surprised them even more was yet to come.

They saw Huo Wu raise her hand, a crimson-gold light filling her right palm, and she slashed forward with force.

A claw-shaped light, mixed with dragon might amidst a violent flame, surged forward.

The crowd was struck with terror.

She actually had a soul bone as well!

The dean would surely be cheering now; this was an honor belonging solely to the Blazing Fire Academy.

Two supreme talents in one house!

Teacher Yan Yan had already proactively reported to the Dean. Even though Teacher Yan Yan was usually calm, his emotions were clearly visible at this moment.

Huo Ling'er and Yun Hai rushed to Huo Wu's side, asking about her experiences over the past few months, expressing their deep admiration and longing.

The perseverance and effort in her words also made people feel excited.

Huo Wushuang walked up to Murong Ci alone and clapped him hard on the shoulder, unable to speak, his lips trembling.

Murong Ci gripped his hand tightly. They looked at each other in silence, their gratitude hidden in their hearts.

"Senior Sister, Senior Sister, what's the name of your fourth soul skill, the Ten Thousand Year one!"

"Ah Ci said that sunlight brings us warmth and heat, and it's synonymous with fire and heat. My radiance is meant to surpass it, so my fourth soul skill is called--Blazing Dance Illuminating the Sun!"