Absorbing [Gold of Life]

Feng Qingluan had a Thousand-Year Soul Bone, a four-thousand-year Torso Bone he had been lucky enough to obtain when he acquired his Fourth Soul Ring.

Back then, Feng Qingluan had been a genius from a small clan. At most, he had dared hope to become a Titled Douluo. How could he have imagined achieving what he had today?

And so, when he obtained that Soul Bone, he had absorbed it without hesitation.

Feng Qingluan had once basked in the glory of possessing a four-thousand-year Torso Bone for quite some time. But times had changed, and that Soul Bone had become a source of helplessness for him.

Soul Bones were excellent, and its Soul Skill wasn't bad either. It was just that its age was too low; by the time he reached Soul Douluo, it was already useless.

Feng Qingluan had only meant to explain how hard it was to come by a Soul Bone. But to Feng Baiyu, it sounded like his grandfather was dissatisfied with his Thousand-Year Soul Bone.

"Grandpa, don't worry." Feng Baiyu declared confidently, "Maybe one day I'll find a way to increase the age of your Soul Bone."

"Heh." Hearing his grandson's words, Feng Qingluan knew there was no getting through to him. But he didn't mind, and just said with a smile, "Then I'll be waiting."

"Grandpa, did you figure out what that black lump is?" Feng Baiyu hadn't forgotten the mysterious object. "That's what I really took from Spirit Hall's treasury. But even I can't see what it's made of. I only know its quality is exceptionally high."

"I couldn't figure it out either." Hearing Feng Baiyu's question, Feng Qingluan said, "How about I ask the Grand Pontiff?"

"Let's not, for now." Hearing his grandfather's suggestion, Feng Baiyu ultimately shook his head. "We don't know whether it's good or bad, so let's keep it for now."

"Once I get stronger and my [Fire Phoenix True Sight] improves, maybe I'll be able to tell." As Feng Baiyu spoke, he put the black lump into his Storage Soul Tool. At the same time, he took out a verdant hairpin.

"Grandpa, this is a treasure I picked up at the Treasure Pavilion today!" Feng Baiyu said with a grin. "It's no exaggeration to say it's worth as much as a Soul Bone!"

The hairpin itself wasn't anything special. Its material was what made it truly precious!

[Gold of Life]!

[Gold of Life] was life force in solid form!

Ten thousand years from now, [Gold of Life] would become one of Huo Gua's several trump cards!

It could improve a Soul Master's physique, Soul Power, and spiritual power, and might even awaken the special ability known as the "Eye of Life." After fusing with [Gold of Life], as long as the brain remained intact, the body could heal itself even after suffering grievous injuries, granting it a recovery ability akin to "undying and imperishable."

Feng Baiyu had never expected to get lucky and come across [Gold of Life] today.

It was no exaggeration to say that it was every bit as valuable as a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone or an Immortal Herb.

Now that he had obtained it, Feng Baiyu naturally wanted to absorb it as soon as possible.

"Did you read about this in a book too?" Hearing his grandson's words, Feng Qingluan sighed. "Compared to you, I really feel like I've wasted my whole life!"

First Immortal Herbs, then Whale Rubber, and now he was pulling out Gold of Life. His own grandson was truly heaven-defying!

If this had been someone else's child, Feng Qingluan would have been eaten up with jealousy. But this was his own grandson, and he felt nothing but happiness.

Snatch his grandson's treasure?

Feng Qingluan would never do such a thing.

"Baiyu." Feng Qingluan looked at Feng Baiyu and asked, "If this [Gold of Life] is as powerful as you say, it's best to absorb it as soon as possible!"

Feng Qingluan was already prepared to see if there was anything he could do to help his grandson during the absorption.

"Grandpa, just keep watch over me."

Feng Baiyu picked up the hairpin and placed it against his forehead, then slowly pushed it in.

Feng Baiyu felt excruciating pain, but he showed no sign of giving up.

"Baiyu!" Feng Qingluan hadn't expected his grandson to hurt himself. Just as he was about to stop him, his grandson held him back.

"I can do this!"

Feng Baiyu didn't stop. After the initial stab of pain, a surging vitality began to pour into his body.

The hairpin began to soften against Feng Baiyu's forehead, then gradually turned into a cyan liquid that flowed into him.

"Reckless!"

In the Divine Realm, the Phoenix God sensed that her chosen successor had begun absorbing [Gold of Life].

She marveled at his luck in finding [Gold of Life], while also cursing his audacity. He was doing something this dangerous with a mere Level 97 Titled Douluo keeping watch?

But curses aside, the Phoenix God still had to protect her successor.

She formed one seal after another with her hands, stabilizing Feng Baiyu's mind and body while helping him slowly absorb the [Gold of Life].

"Thank goodness I was keeping an eye on him. Otherwise, my successor would have died!" The Phoenix God watched with lingering fear as Feng Baiyu's absorption got underway. But when she sensed his condition again, her brows knitted together. She couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was about to happen.

On the Douluo Continent, Feng Baiyu was immersed in absorbing [Gold of Life].

He knew full well that his grandfather alone wouldn't be able to protect him through the absorption of the Gold of Life. But he had shoved the hairpin right into the mark the [Phoenix God] had left between his brows.

He refused to believe the Phoenix God wasn't keeping an eye on him at all.

As long as the Phoenix God noticed what was happening, she would naturally help see him through the rest of the process.

He had already figured it out long ago, when he received the [Phoenix God Assessment], learned of its rewards, acquired a Soul Skill, and obtained his first Soul Bone.

That old geezer wanted to slack off!

An assessment was one thing, but the Phoenix geezer would never let her successor die.

The Angel God Trial had gone easy on Qian Renxue, the Sea God Trial had practically rolled out the red carpet for Tang San, and the Asura God Trial had practically chased after him to spoon-feed him!

Feng Baiyu had long known that when a god chose you, your Godhood was basically guaranteed.

Well... except for Ma Hongjun.

Feng Baiyu had no idea how he'd ended up being the exception.

All the examples showed that the Phoenix God would surely help with a dangerous move like the one he'd just pulled.

Sure enough, Feng Baiyu had bet right!

As he felt the [Gold of Life] merge with his body, Feng Baiyu could clearly feel the changes within him.

Time passed little by little. It took Feng Baiyu a full two and a half days to absorb the entire piece of [Gold of Life].

And once he finished absorbing it, Feng Baiyu could feel the changes in himself.

First was his spiritual power. Feng Baiyu felt that it had multiplied countless times over; before, it had only been slightly stronger than that of an ordinary Soul Grandmaster.

Next was his physical strength, which had increased at least threefold!

Then there was his Soul Power.

Feng Baiyu's Soul Power hadn't increased much, only by a negligible one level. But he could clearly feel that his cultivation speed had improved tremendously!

Feng Baiyu's Innate Soul Power had only been 2.5. In the past, he'd relied on his grandfather's lavish resources, provided without regard for the cost, to cultivate at a speed matching that of a genius.

But from now on, Feng Baiyu himself had a cultivation speed on par with someone who had Innate Full Soul Power!

His spiritual power had improved, his physical strength had improved, and his cultivation speed had improved. These three benefits alone were enough to take Feng Baiyu's upcoming [Phoenix God Assessment] from hell difficulty down to easy!

And on top of that, Gold of Life had a terrifying healing ability!

From now on, Feng Baiyu would be like someone with a healer at his side, constantly casting healing spells on him!