Soul Bone, Ten Thousand Year Right Arm Bone

Mo Li's sudden remark left Liu Erlong slightly stunned.

After the battle had concluded, she had been too worried about Mo Li's injuries to give such matters any thought.

However, despite her confusion, since Mo Li had already brought it up, she did not hesitate. She extended her hand, surging with soul power, and proceeded to tear the Earth King's body apart.

The brutality of the scene made Mo Li feel somewhat uncomfortable, yet he forced himself to watch.

Liu Erlong seemed to notice Mo Li's expression and softened her movements significantly.

Even so, the Earth King's carcass was still being dismantled piece by piece.

Then, under her manipulation, a bone radiating a crimson glow was suddenly exposed to the air.

"It really is a spirit bone!"

Liu Erlong's expression turned ecstatic as she hurriedly reached out to retrieve it.

The value of a spirit bone to a soul master went without saying; most soul masters could go their entire lives without ever seeing one.

"Such a complete right arm bone—how did you discover it?"

Amidst her excitement, Liu Erlong did not forget Mo Li's earlier reaction and asked out of curiosity.

If Mo Li hadn't spotted it, they likely would have missed out on this ten-thousand-year spirit bone.

"It's nothing, really. I just thought a soul beast this large ought to have some valuable treasure inside."

Mo Li said with a smile.

In truth, his heart was far less calm than he appeared.

Earlier, that flash of red light had only caught his attention after he activated the effect of Peering at Heaven and Earth.

Could this technique actually see through a soul beast to reveal its spirit bone?

At this thought, Mo Li's heart began to race. If this cultivation method truly possessed such an effect, wouldn't that be a bit too heaven-defying?

However, he quickly calmed down. When Liu Erlong was fighting the Earth King earlier, he had also used Peering at Heaven and Earth to observe the situation on the battlefield.

Yet, he hadn't noticed anything unusual like he had just now.

Mo Li looked toward the dirt mound where Liu Erlong had buried the Earth King's remains.

After some contemplation, Mo Li reached a helpless conclusion: perhaps his Peering at Heaven and Earth could only detect the presence of a spirit bone after the soul beast had died.

That didn't seem very useful, then, as most soul masters would search a soul beast for spirit bones after killing it anyway.

While Mo Li was still pondering this change in his ability, Liu Erlong had already handed the spirit bone over to him.

"This spirit bone happens to be fire-attributed as well. Take it and absorb it."

Liu Erlong was equally interested in the spirit bone, but after lingering on it for a moment, she handed the right arm bone produced by the Earth King to Mo Li.

Seeing the spirit bone had undoubtedly brought her joy; she hadn't expected such good luck today, but the moment she remembered the injuries Mo Li had sustained, she couldn't bring herself to be happy.

She immediately decided that Mo Li should be the one to absorb this ten-thousand-year spirit bone.

When it came to such things, Mo Li was always her first priority. She was certain that even if the attribute didn't perfectly match, she would never consider herself before him.

Mo Li took the crimson spirit bone, startled. It was still warm to the touch, and though it was only a short length, no one could ignore the strange power contained within it.

Even for Mo Li, this was his first time sensing the power of a spirit bone.

After turning it over in his hands for a moment, Mo Li tossed the bone back to Liu Erlong, showing no attachment to it whatsoever.

It wasn't hard to guess that Liu Erlong wanted to save this bone for him, but he naturally looked down on a spirit bone that had only just reached the ten-thousand-year threshold.

He was a transmigrator, after all; if he went around wearing gear that was only a few thousand or ten thousand years old, wouldn't he be bringing shame to the name of transmigrators?

Therefore, he naturally had no interest in this Earth King's spirit bone.

"Don't just throw it!"

Liu Erlong caught it in a panic, chiding him.

"Sister Erlong, this spirit bone won't be of much help to me. It's not too late to absorb a better one when we encounter it later."

Mo Li couldn't think of a good excuse, so he could only brush it off by claiming he had grander plans.

Sure enough, Liu Erlong looked completely baffled and urged anxiously, "I know you have high standards, but this is a spirit bone! You must realize that even a Title Douluo would struggle to find a ten-thousand-year spirit bone. These things are rare and hard to come by!"

Liu Erlong felt quite helpless; Mo Li was being far too ambitious. This ten-thousand-year spirit bone wasn't just valuable to her—even among the Upper Three Sects, it would be considered a treasure of the sect!

Even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, with all its years of heritage, might not possess three ten-thousand-year spirit bones.

This piece before them was already a priceless treasure.

Liu Erlong shoved the spirit bone back toward Mo Li.

Mo Li finally realized just how stubborn someone who truly cared for him could be when it came to his well-being.

But unable to explain his plans, he could only close Liu Erlong's hand around the bone again and say calmly, "Sister Erlong, I really don't need this. If you can, it would be great for you to absorb it."

Liu Erlong's face was full of frustration. She simply couldn't understand why Mo Li was so stubborn about a spirit bone that would drive any other soul master mad.

The way he acted, it wasn't that he didn't need it—it was clear he didn't even think it was good enough, still talking about finding something better later.

But were spirit bones really so easy to come by?

Yet, faced with Mo Li's stubbornness, she was completely out of options.

"Fine, if you didn't take a liking to it, just say so. Why claim you don't need it? I wasn't even sure I wanted to give it to you anyway."

Seeing Mo Li's firm attitude, Liu Erlong let out a soft huff and put the spirit bone away. However, even if Mo Li didn't want it, she had no intention of using it herself.

Mo Li was still young and had ambitions higher than the sky; once he grew up and realized the importance of spirit bones, she would still save it for him.

Mo Li, unaware of Liu Erlong's "little scheme," was just about to speak after seeing her put the bone away.

Suddenly, a massive commotion erupted from the surrounding forest.

Mo Li looked toward one side and saw several ten-thousand-year spirit beasts darting rapidly through the woods, with even more spirit beasts following in their wake.

It was a vast, surging tide, much like a beast stampede. Mo Li hurriedly said to Liu Erlong, "Sister Erlong, we have to go! There are many ten-thousand-year spirit beasts coming!"

Liu Erlong had also sensed the disturbance and immediately turned serious. She pulled Mo Li into her arms and sped off in the opposite direction.

Half an hour later, their speed gradually slowed. Liu Erlong looked back to see that the spirit beast tide had vanished, and she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She wouldn't have felt the slightest fear toward spirit beasts under fifty thousand years.

But the group of ten-thousand-year spirit beasts just now numbered far more than one; if a fight broke out, she wouldn't be able to guarantee Mo Li's safety.

That was why she had chosen to retreat immediately, though she found it quite puzzling that these ten-thousand-year spirit beasts were being actively driven away.

Regardless, the two of them had now reached the border between the core and outer areas. According to her plan, she needed to take Mo Li back to the academy tonight to treat his injuries.

Mo Li was currently being held in Liu Erlong's arms, and during their hurried escape, she naturally hadn't considered his comfort.

"Sister Erlong, please put me down first."

Noticing that the situation had stabilized, Mo Li spoke up from within her embrace.

"Phew, finally back on the ground."

Mo Li stood on the forest floor and looked back, his expression relaxing.

Tonight's harvest had been quite good; although he hadn't found a suitable second spirit ring, he had unexpectedly obtained a ten-thousand-year spirit bone.

Even if he hadn't taken a liking to it, the rarity of a spirit bone went without saying.

Liu Erlong kept a watchful eye on their surroundings and said, "We are almost at the outskirts of the Sunset Forest now. Let's call it a night. Once your injuries are healed, we will..."

A sharp cry rang out, cutting Liu Erlong's words short.

The two of them turned their heads toward a spot in the darkness almost simultaneously, then exchanged a knowing glance, both wearing expressions of extreme surprise.

In the place where their gazes met, a bird-type spirit beast with a body of deep purple-black was staring at Liu Erlong and Mo Li.

Although the environment was dark, at such close range, observation was naturally effortless for both of them.

The bird before them flapped its wings, flames rising around its body, while its pupils were filled with icy coldness.

The moment he saw it, Mo Li's expression became remarkably vivid.