Inside the room, Ye Ruilin sat cross-legged on the bed, dense Soul Power fluctuations filling the air around him.
Ever since returning from Sunset Forest, he had been absorbing the lingering ice and fire energy within his body.
Today, as the Fire Dragon King's power completely fused with him, the phantom of the Fire Qilin finally appeared behind his back.
At first, the Fire Qilin Avatar had merely possessed an ordinary fire attribute, its flames crimson-red. Though scorching, they were far from being ultimate.
However, as the Fire Dragon King's power flowed into it, the color of the flames gradually began to change.
Golden light began to mingle within the crimson flames, until now, when the Fire Qilin had completely turned a brilliant crimson-gold.
Ultimate Fire caused the flames' temperature to soar drastically. The Fire Qilin merely stood there, yet the surrounding air was already scorched into distortion.
"I never expected Ultimate Fire to affect the Fire Qilin Avatar as well."
Ye Ruilin was shaken, and wild delight flashed through his eyes.
Not only that, but a faintly visible dragon soul also coiled around the Fire Qilin's body.
It was the phantom of a Fire Dragon, its scales gleaming with golden-red light.
This dragon soul seemed to possess no consciousness and had completely merged with the Fire Qilin.
"This is..."
Ye Ruilin stared at the dragon soul swimming around the Fire Qilin, and a guess could not help arising in his heart.
This sort of dragon soul was somewhat similar to the soul spirits of later generations, yet it possessed neither memories nor intelligence.
Looking at the majestic Fire Qilin before him, Ye Ruilin nodded in satisfaction.
Although it was a clone, the Fire Qilin's current combat power far surpassed that of the Auspicious White Qilin, his main body.
In future battles, he could directly use the Fire Qilin as his primary fighting force.
However, Ye Ruilin still had a trace of doubt in his heart.
He stared at the Fire Dragon King's divine soul, unable to help wondering where the Water Dragon King's divine soul was hidden.
He had already absorbed the residual souls of both the Water and Fire Dragon Kings.
Since the Fire Dragon King's divine soul could manifest, the Water Dragon King's divine soul surely existed as well.
"Could it be... because I haven't obtained my second soul ring yet, the Water Dragon King's divine soul cannot manifest?"
A bold guess formed in Ye Ruilin's mind.
With that thought, he made his decision.
After accumulating power for so long, his Soul Power had long since reached level twenty.
It seemed it was time to obtain his second soul ring.
Since he already possessed the Water Dragon King's divine soul, a water-attributed soul beast was naturally the first choice for his second soul ring.
Ye Ruilin continuously considered soul beasts suitable for himself.
Just then, Ma Hongjun's voice came from outside the door. "Boss, Ning Rongrong is here to see you."
His thoughts interrupted, Ye Ruilin withdrew the Fire Qilin, opened the door, and walked out.
"What is it?" Ye Ruilin asked curiously as he looked at Ning Rongrong's flushed face while she ran over.
Ning Rongrong shot him a reproachful glance. "Brother Ye, didn't you say you had something to give my father?"
Only then did Ye Ruilin remember.
When he had prepared immortal herbs for Ning Rongrong, he had actually made two preparations.
If the Glazed Ganoderma failed to evolve Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul, then she would directly consume the Aromatic Silk Beauty.
Fortunately, Ning Rongrong had managed to complete the evolution in one go, so the extra Aromatic Silk Beauty was naturally no longer needed.
Ye Ruilin's plan had been to give the Aromatic Silk Beauty to Ning Fengzhi.
In his memories of his previous life, throughout the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, only Ning Rongrong possessed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Unfortunately, Ning Rongrong had ultimately become a god. Though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had been renamed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, no one else possessed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
If Ning Fengzhi's Martial Soul evolved and his bloodline was passed down, then the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would truly live up to its name.
"Let's go." Ye Ruilin said with a smile.
It just so happened that he had yet to give Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo the immortal herbs he had previously promised them. He could give them all at once this time.
Inside the main hall, Ning Fengzhi was discussing matters with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
"Uncle Sword, after observing him during this period, you should have realized this child's potential."
Ning Fengzhi spoke with a serious expression.
"I intend to give him that soul bone! Not only to thank him for helping Rongrong, but also to draw closer to him. The previous soul bone was given to him by his biological father. Although he does not know it, he will learn the truth eventually. This one will be the true gesture of sincerity from our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo nodded, approving of Ning Fengzhi's decision.
"This child is extraordinarily gifted. He is indeed worth winning over."
Bone Douluo, however, shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of caution.
"That kid won't accept it for no reason. We need to come up with an excuse."
Ning Fengzhi also felt somewhat troubled upon hearing that.
Though Ye Ruilin resided within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it seemed he had never taken even the slightest extra benefit from them.
On the contrary, because of this connection, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had already received quite a few benefits from him.
"I've got it. You can have Rongrong give it a try!"
Bone Douluo's eyes suddenly lit up as he came up with a good idea.
That kid might refuse them, but he would definitely not refuse Ning Rongrong.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo exchanged glances, then both nodded, finding the plan excellent.
Just then, Ning Rongrong's shout came from outside. "Father, we're here!"
Immediately afterward, Ye Ruilin followed Ning Rongrong inside.
"Sect Master Ning, seniors."
Ye Ruilin offered a simple greeting, his gaze falling on Ning Fengzhi's face.
Ning Fengzhi was not particularly old, and his entire bearing exuded an air of refined elegance.
"Sect Master Ning, I believe Rongrong has already told you that I have something I wish to give you."
Ye Ruilin got straight to the point.
Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile, also somewhat curious about what Ye Ruilin could bring out.
When the Aromatic Silk Beauty appeared in the main hall, a rich floral fragrance instantly filled the entire hall.
Powerful energy was contained within its flower core. Merely approaching it allowed one to feel the surging Soul Power fluctuations.
"This flower is called the Aromatic Silk Beauty."
Ye Ruilin smiled as he handed the Aromatic Silk Beauty to Ning Fengzhi.
"It grows in places where Soul Power is exceptionally dense. After consuming it, it can stimulate a Martial Soul's potential and allow it to break through its original limitations."
Ning Fengzhi accepted the Aromatic Silk Beauty, his heart filled with shock.
He had not expected Ye Ruilin to offer such a precious treasure the moment he made a move.
Such a supreme immortal herb was far beyond comparison to the few soul bones in his possession.
"Young Friend Ye, this gift is far too valuable..."
Ning Fengzhi's tone held a trace of hesitation.
Yet Ye Ruilin merely smiled faintly, his tone calm. "Sect Master Ning, there is no need to stand on ceremony. Rongrong is my friend, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has treated me well. Consider this gift a small token of my appreciation."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's opinion of Ye Ruilin rose several levels. He looked at the Aromatic Silk Beauty in his hand, then at Ye Ruilin.
"Father, hurry and accept it."
Beside him, upon hearing that her father's Martial Soul could also evolve, Ning Rongrong's little face instantly flushed red with excitement.
She kept urging Ning Fengzhi to accept it quickly.
There was no denying that Ning Fengzhi was truly tempted.
After pondering for a long while, he finally made his decision.
"Then I shall accept it."
Ning Fengzhi spoke solemnly.
"Young Friend Ye, the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will always be open to you."
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