Da Ming's Conditions, Lin Hui Breaks Through Level Forty, Seeking New Soul Beasts to Capture

Unlike the volatile Titan Giant Ape, the Sky Azure Bull Python remained silent, for Lin Hui's words were indeed the truth.

The Sky Azure Bull Python spoke slowly.

"Every soul master's cultivation requires several soul rings, and each one is obtained at the cost of at least one soul beast's life. Soul beasts struggle through thousands or tens of thousands of years of life, only to be hunted down in an instant because a soul master needs a soul ring."

"The future of us soul beasts is indeed looking grim..."

"In a few tens of thousands of years, extinction is not an impossibility!"

The Titan Giant Ape grew anxious, wondering why Da Ming was undermining their own morale and boosting the outsider's.

"Big Brother!"

"However," the Sky Azure Bull Python roared again, "if you want us to become your soul beasts, you are not yet qualified!"

Hearing that there seemed to be a turning point, Lin Hui asked urgently.

"I do not know what I must do to prove that I am qualified to be your partner!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python pondered for a moment.

"Xiao Wu's mother was killed by someone from Spirit Hall. Within five years, if you can bring me the head of a Title Douluo from Spirit Hall, and provided your strength is at least at the Soul Emperor level, I will voluntarily allow myself to be captured by you."

"Remember, that Title Douluo must be killed by your own hands!"

The Titan Giant Ape looked at the Sky Azure Bull Python in confusion.

"Big Brother, have you really thought this through?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python said sorrowfully.

"I have indeed thought many times about where the future of us soul beasts lies. If we do not plan ahead and take a gamble, I fear neither of us will escape the fate of death."

"If I am gone, then this forest will be left to you to protect!"

The Titan Giant Ape felt an immense sense of reluctance.

However, he then thought that becoming a Soul Emperor within five years was as difficult as ascending to heaven, let alone obtaining the head of a Title Douluo. Even for the two of them, killing a Title Douluo was no easy feat, let alone for this little brat.

Thinking that this task was nearly impossible to achieve, the Titan Giant Ape's mood instantly improved.

Lin Hui immediately agreed to the Sky Azure Bull Python's conditions.

"Very well, Senior Sky Azure Bull Python. As long as there is even a sliver of possibility, I will do my best to strive for it."

However, Lin Hui was also troubled by the conditions set by the Sky Azure Bull Python.

He was currently at level thirty-nine, which meant he had to increase his level by at least twenty-one within five years—an average of over four levels per year.

The higher a soul master's level, the harder it was to break through.

But if he captured extremely high-age soul beasts for his fourth and fifth soul rings, the soul power from those beasts could feed back into him upon acquisition, helping him break through.

It was just like when he captured Tian Meng, which caused his Soul Power to jump nine levels!

If he added the assistance of some immortal herbs, reaching level sixty within five years was quite possible.

The hardest part remained the head of a Title Douluo.

However, the Sky Azure Bull Python had left some room for maneuver; while it had to be killed by his own hands, it did not specify whether he could call for help, engage in a group fight, or use specific skills.

This condition felt more like a comprehensive test of his overall capabilities.

Lin Hui then asked the Titan Giant Ape.

"Senior Titan Giant Ape, I wonder what conditions I must meet to prove I am qualified to be your partner!"

The Titan Giant Ape proudly turned his head away.

"Hmph, keep dreaming! Even if I were to starve to death or jump off a cliff, it is impossible for me to become your slave!"

Hearing this, Lin Hui decided not to force the issue.

After all, as long as the Sky Azure Bull Python and Xiao Wu were on his side, he could think of ways to win the ape over later.

Since Xiao Wu had been away from the Star Dou Forest for six years and it was rare for her to return, she wanted to spend more time with Da Ming and Er Ming, so she pleaded with Lin Hui.

"Lin Hui, can we stay here for a while longer?"

Lin Hui thought for a moment.

"I am currently at level thirty-nine. Soon, I will be able to capture a new soul beast to obtain my fourth soul ring. Returning to the Star Dou Forest then would be quite troublesome, so staying here is fine."

"Besides, you are almost at level thirty. Once your soul ring manifests, we can protect you."

Furthermore, the Soul Power near the Lake of Life was exceptionally dense, making cultivation much faster than in the outside world.

"Yay, you're so good to me!"

Hearing Lin Hui say this, Xiao Wu hugged him directly.

Lin Hui was stunned, as he felt the rise and fall of Xiao Wu's chest.

"Xiao Wu, you..."

"What about me?" Xiao Wu opened her large eyes and stared fixedly at Lin Hui, not avoiding him at all.

"You seem to have grown..." Lin Hui's face turned slightly red.

Xiao Wu's ears turned bright red the moment she heard this.

"You... how could you think of such filthy things!"

Shy and flustered, Xiao Wu immediately ran away.

For the next few months, Lin Hui and Xiao Wu lived near the Lake of Life. With the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape also present, no soul beasts dared to approach, making it very safe.

They caught fish and picked wild fruits when hungry, and drank from the Lake of Life when thirsty; life was quite pleasant.

When bored, they would play with the rabbit...

Back at Shrek Academy, although Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others had originally planned to head to the Star Dou Forest, they were delayed by two things.

First, Ma Hongjun's recovery was slower than they had imagined. After all, he had broken over twenty bones, and it was only thanks to Dai Mubai's timely discovery that Ma Hongjun had managed to keep his life.

Second, Tang San's breakthrough from level twenty-nine to level thirty was much slower than he had anticipated.

After all, with Xiao Wu no longer by his side, he would gaze at the bright moon in the sky every night, missing her dearly.

Xiao Wu, where are you now? Is Lin Hui taking good care of you?

At the thought of this, a look of sorrow deepened on Tang San's face, making it impossible for him to focus on his cultivation.

Yu Xiaogang had also arrived at Shrek Academy, quickly re-establishing his authority in front of the new students. After all, he had been repeatedly humiliated by Lin Hui at Notting Academy, eventually leading to him being almost entirely boycotted by the faculty and students there.

Having arrived at a new academy, he swore he would prove himself.

Finally, one morning, just as Yu Xiaogang was about to have them start their run, Tang San spoke to the Shrek group in surprise.

"Dean Flender, Teacher, I broke through to level thirty this morning! We can head to the Star Dou Forest to hunt for my soul ring right away!"

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was exceptionally pleased.

"Reaching level thirty at twelve years old, Tang San, you are truly worthy of being my disciple; you are a monster among monsters!"

Even though Tang San's breakthrough had nothing to do with him, he shamelessly took the credit for himself.

Of course, what Yu Xiaogang did not know was that Lin Hui had already reached level thirty-nine months ago and was currently pushing toward level forty.

"Very well," Flender said after some thought, "you shall head to the Star Dou Forest tomorrow to hunt for your soul ring. Teacher Zhao will lead the team; this will also serve as a test for your group."

Tang San asked eagerly, "Dean Flender, if we happen to run into Xiao Wu, could you ask Teacher Zhao to help..."

Flender thought for a moment and, assuming there was a high probability that Xiao Wu was no longer there, agreed without much hesitation.

"Rest assured, I will tell Old Zhao. If he sees Xiao Wu, he will help you snatch her back from Lin Hui!"

At this moment, Xiao Wu was sitting on Er Ming's shoulder, admiring the scenery of the Star Dou Forest.

Below her, Lin Hui was sitting in meditation, and he suddenly opened his eyes.

"I've broken through to level forty; it's time to capture a new soul beast!"