Shelly's Thoughts

Because of Woma's presence, Zhang Ji ultimately did not stay at the hotel where Ling Yi was staying, but instead went with his nephew to another hotel that Ling Yi had booked.

After entering the hotel from the entrance and climbing the stairs to the third floor, Ling Yi returned to his room, preparing to wash up before entering his evening cultivation mode.

During this time, Yang Shelly came over to inquire about what had happened. Having been paying close attention to Ling Yi, she naturally sensed the commotion of Ling Yi jumping out of her room window.

Upon learning that the Soul Douluo who guarded the fifth floor of the Spirit Hall Hall's Collection Tower had also come here, Yang Shelly didn't pay much attention. She secretly glanced at Ling Yi, whose clothes were only half-undone, and then reluctantly returned to her room.

That night, Yang Shelly tossed and turned, unable to sleep, and finally drifted off to sleep in the early hours of the morning.

...(The dream content was too boring to describe, so I'm omitting it~)

The next morning, Yang Shelly blushed and secretly changed her undergarments in bed. After washing up and dressing up a little, she walked out of the room with a guilty conscience.

Upon arriving at the hotel lobby, she saw that Ling Yi had already ordered breakfast and was smiling as he waited for her.

With that smile, Yang Shelly's face flushed slightly as her gaze wandered around for a few moments. Her feet seemed to be rooted to the spot, and she stood at the top of the stairs for quite a while without moving.

"Shelly ~" Ling Yi sat at the table, beckoned to Yang Shelly, and called softly, "Come and have breakfast, we'll leave after you finish eating—"

"Ah... oh... okay... okay..."

Upon hearing Ling Yi's voice, Yang Shelly instinctively tensed up, her gaze shifting even faster, her hands unsure of what to do, but her feet obediently moved towards Ling Yi.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

Seeing Yang Shelly approaching, Ling Yi asked in a concerned tone.

Having calmed down a bit, Yang Shelly quickly waved her hand and said, "No... it's nothing, but... maybe I'm not used to sleeping in this bed, I didn't sleep well last night..."

"I see~" Ling Yi's voice relaxed slightly, and he continued, "No wonder I saw some bloodshot eyes and faint dark circles under your eyes. With your Quasi-Soul King level strength, it seems that you not only didn't sleep well last night, but you probably also exhausted a lot of mental energy, right?"

"Snap!"

Yang Shelly's heart skipped a beat, and she clenched her fists under the table, her whole body stiffening.

Just then, Ling Yi's gentle voice rang out again. "Are you a little nervous because we're approaching the ' Star Dou Great Forest ' and about to enter the forest to Soul Hunting?"

"Call--!"

As Ling Yi finished speaking, Yang Shelly immediately let out a long breath, her body no longer stiff, and she revealed a forced, embarrassed smile, "Yes... yes, after all, the ' Star Dou Great Forest ' is the largest gathering place of Soul Beast on the continent. The Soul Beast inside are extremely powerful in terms of both age and combat strength. I heard that there are even Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in the core area, which is much more dangerous than the ' Sunset Forest'— "

After saying that, Yang Shelly couldn't help but give herself a thumbs up, feeling proud of her quick-thinking explanation.

Ling Yi looked into Yang Shelly's eyes, fully understanding her inner thoughts, but he didn't expose her. Instead, he reassured her, "Don't worry, we gained a lot from the Spirit Hall's Collection Tower this time. I've prepared over twenty contingency plans for your Fifth Soul Ring goal. Even if none of the seven Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest are suitable, we can go to the Lost Track Grand Canyon instead. It will just take a little more time..."

Upon hearing this, Yang Shelly nodded slightly, her face full of trust in Ling Yi.

Neither Yang Shelly nor Ling Yi mentioned whether the extra time spent would affect Yang Shelly's speed of improvement.

Both of them knew that even if they didn't obtain Soul Ring, the Soul Power they continued to cultivate would accumulate and then be fed back to them once they obtained Soul Ring.

Moreover, during this period, Yang Shelly can also nourish herself with level 50 Soul Power, strengthen her physique and internal meridians, which will be beneficial for the Soul Power erosion she will face when absorbing the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring later.

"Alright, let's eat breakfast!"

As Ling Yi spoke, he reached out and lifted the insulated covers off the table one by one, revealing the breakfast dishes inside.

Just as Ling Yi handed a bowl of delicate, white porridge to Yang Shelly, Yang Shelly raised her hand, brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, and asked casually, "Brother Yi, are my dark circles bad? Do they look bad?"

"Um?"

Ling Yi didn't stop what he was doing. He looked up at Yang Shelly's delicate face and stared at her for several breaths before chuckling and saying, "It's nothing, it's very minor. With your physical strength and Soul Power, you've recovered a lot in just a short time. You can't even see it if you're not paying attention. I estimate it will be gone in a little while."

"So there's still some left~"

Yang Shelly thought to herself, but on the surface she showed a relieved expression. "That's good, that's good~"

As she spoke, Yang Shelly lowered her head and sipped the porridge. The porridge, made from tribute-grade "Blue Silver Rice," was a good tonic for her, a Quasi-Soul King.

"Shelly ~"

Just then, Ling Yi suddenly spoke, his gaze sweeping over Yang Shelly's outfit, which was completely different from yesterday's, and he praised, "Your outfit is very beautiful~"

As she spoke, her gaze shifted to that face, which could express both anger and joy, "Most importantly, it looks even more beautiful on you!"

Shirley Yang (*^▽^*)→(づ￣3￣)づ╭~

Next, Ling Yi and Yang Shelly sat facing each other to eat. The silence was warm and cozy, making them seem somewhat out of place compared to the other Soul Master who came and went in a hurry.

Half an hour later, on a dirt road east of Scarobo Market, worn down by years of footsteps.

Ling Yi and Yang Shelly each carried a small package, their attire identical to that of the other Soul Master around them.

Some of these Soul Master, like Ling Yi and his companion, were heading towards the Star Dou Great Forest, a hundred miles away. Others had returned from the forest and were heading towards the Scarobo Market behind them.

As for the two precious horses, Treading Snow and Crimson Wind, they were left at the hotel where the two had stayed, as it was inconvenient to ride them into the forest.

"Ling Yi!"

A call came from behind, and Ling Yi and Yang Shelly stopped and turned around at the same time.

Two tall, strong figures strode towards them.

Zhang Ji, Woma.

"Senior Zhang~ Brother Woma ~" Ling Yi greeted them with a smile, clasping his hands in greeting as they approached.

Woma nodded in acknowledgment and replied, "Brother Ling~"

"Ling Yi, just the two of you? Going to the ' Star Dou Great Forest ' to Soul Hunting?"

Zhang Ji's gaze swept back and forth between Ling Yi and Yang Shelly, his brows furrowing slightly as he asked.

"Hmm~" Ling Yi nodded and said frankly, "Yes, it's just the two of us."

Zhang Ji looked at Yang Shelly. As a Soul Douluo, he could easily sense that Yang Shelly possessed level 50 Soul Power.

"You're that girl from the Yang Clan family of the [Breaking Clan], right? Didn't your elders come? Are you just the two Soul Ancestor entering the ' Star Dou Great Forest '?"

Although Yang Shelly's Soul Power reached level 50, she only had four Soul Ring and four Soul Skill, so her combat strength was still within the Soul Ancestor category. Even though the attack power of the [Breaking Clan] was strong enough, their other weaknesses were also obvious. Even with Ling Yi, Healing System Soul Ancestor whose healing ability was comparable to Soul King, they were still in great danger in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Zhang Ji couldn't quite understand the thoughts of Ling Yi and Yang Shelly, this young couple.

Surely we can't hunt a thousand-year-old Soul Beast on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest?

To be continued tomorrow, goodnight everyone~