Ma Hongjun froze when he heard Ye Ruilin's words, his chopsticks stopping in midair.
His eyes were filled with shock and confusion, as though he could not process the meaning of those words for the moment.
"P-Prepared for me?"
Ma Hongjun asked hesitantly, his voice carrying a trace of uncertainty.
Ye Ruilin nodded, his gaze calm as he slowly spoke.
"The Nine Heavens Burning Fire Art you cultivate controls the power of the Vermilion Bird, and the Vermilion Bird governs the seven southern constellations."
"I accidentally discovered that absorbing the power of Soul Bones from the same category can awaken this Constellation Power."
"Take note: you only absorb the energy, not fuse with the Soul Bone."
"Weren't you wondering before why I could control lightning? This is the Constellation Power of the Rooster."
Ye Ruilin explained carefully.
A trace of surprise flashed through Ma Hongjun's eyes after listening.
"Boss, you're not joking, are you? Not fusing with it?"
Ma Hongjun was somewhat confused.
"That's right. We only need the Soul Bone's power. There is no need to fuse with it at all."
Ye Ruilin nodded in confirmation.
Although Ma Hongjun did not know why, he trusted his boss.
After a moment of silence, he raised his head, gratitude in his eyes.
"Boss, I... I don't know what to say. This Soul Bone is too precious. I..."
It was obvious that his boss had obtained this Soul Bone in order to help him control Constellation Power.
Ye Ruilin waved his hand, cutting him off. He spoke lightly with a smile.
"Hong Jun, we're brothers. There's no need for such formalities."
"Besides, since you chose to join my Ye Family, it's only a Soul Bone. Don't take it to heart."
Ma Hongjun took a deep breath, and determination flashed through his eyes.