Liu Erlong Again, Earth Dragon Golden Melon

A few days later, outside the Sunset Forest.

Ling Feng had bypassed the closer options to return once more to the Sunset Forest to hunt soul beasts.

This was not because the Star Dou Great Forest lacked soul beasts suitable for him, but because the Sunset Forest was safer.

While the Sunset Forest contained no hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, it held plenty of ten-thousand-year ones, which were more than enough to satisfy Ling Feng's requirements.

Consulting the map provided by Bibi Dong, Ling Feng located a soul beast that suited his needs.

My target is a Human-Faced Demon Spider over twenty thousand years old, but I'm afraid it won't be easy to take down alone!

Although Ling Feng possessed a ten-thousand-year soul skill, he still lacked the strength to contend with a twenty-thousand-year soul beast.

Even if he were lucky enough to kill it, he would still need someone to stand guard so he could absorb the soul ring in peace.

I wonder how Liu Erlong is doing, Ling Feng thought.

It had been over half a year since they last parted ways.

Liu Erlong should have broken through to become a Soul Ancestor by now, so she ought to be able to help him.

Even if she couldn't assist in killing the beast, she could at least guard him after he had finished the deed.

Ling Feng searched the supply town, only to learn that Liu Erlong hadn't accepted any mercenary commissions for the past six months.

Could she have returned to Heaven Dou City?

Ling Feng pulled out the address Liu Erlong had given him half a year ago and set off toward Heaven Dou City.

The address was located in the southwestern district of Heaven Dou City.

Having been to Heaven Dou City before, Ling Feng navigated the familiar streets and soon found the location.

There was a river nearby, with several brothels and taverns lining the banks, and Liu Erlong's home was not far from there.

Ling Feng found the spot, only to discover it was a common residence, looking nothing like the home of a soul master.

For a soul master like Liu Erlong, shouldn't she at least have a manor?

Ling Feng knocked on the door and waited for a moment.

"Who is it?" a sharp female voice called out from inside.

She's home! Ling Feng let out a sigh of relief.

In the current Douluo Continent, there were no communication devices; if one wanted to find someone, they had to search in person. If he had missed her, he wouldn't have known when they might meet again.

"It's me, Ling Feng!" he replied.

As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened, revealing a woman dressed in a loose, cyan-colored long dress with a graceful figure.

"Erlong, long time no see!" Ling Feng smiled.

"Indeed, long time no see. I thought you had forgotten all about me!" Liu Erlong said.

After she had left her address with Ling Feng, she would return here whenever she was free, hoping that one day he would show up.

Yet, more than half a year had passed, and she hadn't caught a glimpse of him.

"Well, aren't you going to invite me in for a seat?" Ling Feng asked.

Liu Erlong stepped aside and welcomed him inside.

Her home did not look wealthy, but it was certainly better than that of an average person.

"My home is very humble, and I don't have much to offer you. Please don't mind," Liu Erlong said.

Ling Feng shook his head. "We are friends; why would I mind?"

"Besides, my home is even more humble than yours. I don't even know how many years it's been since I last went back," Ling Feng added.

Liu Erlong finally relaxed and asked, "Are you here in Heaven Dou City for a mission, or...?"

Last time, Ling Feng had confessed to her that he was a member of Spirit Hall.

Liu Erlong knew that Spirit Hall's main base was in Spirit City, not Heaven Dou City.

Therefore, Ling Feng must have had a specific reason for coming here.

Ling Feng replied, "To be honest, I'm here to hunt a soul beast and break through to become a Soul Ancestor."

"I wanted to ask you to help me hunt the beast and then stand guard for me."

"In Heaven Dou City, you are the only one I truly trust," Ling Feng said.

Liu Erlong felt a surge of joy, experiencing the sensation of being needed and trusted.

In truth, ever since her mother passed away, she hadn't known which path to take.

Now that Ling Feng was asking for her help, she felt a sense of purpose.

"Alright! I'm quite familiar with the Sunset Forest, so I can take you there to hunt the beast!" Liu Erlong said.

Ling Feng knew she would agree, and the weight finally lifted from his heart.

However, her strength was still too low; he worried she might struggle to be of much help.

"Erlong, what is your current strength?" Ling Feng asked.

The last time Ling Feng met Liu Erlong, he only knew she was a Soul Master, with soul power slightly higher than his own, but he did not know her specific strength.

Now, Ling Feng could no longer see through Liu Erlong's soul power, which meant she had likely already broken through to become a Soul Ancestor.

"I am a four-ring Soul Ancestor, having just broken through to level forty-two," Liu Erlong said.

Level forty-two? Still a bit weak!

Regardless, since I have asked for her help, how could I not provide compensation? Ling Feng thought to himself.

He still had a few immortal herbs left, most of which were useless to him, so keeping them was just a waste when they could be used by others.

Liu Erlong's current strength was actually quite suitable for consuming an immortal herb.

But which one should he give her?

The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower was suitable for Liu Erlong, as it could enhance her fire-attribute attack power.

There was also the Wondrous Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which could help Liu Erlong open her extraordinary meridians, forge a diamond-like body, and enhance her strength attribute.

After some thought, Ling Feng decided to give her the Earth Dragon Golden Melon instead.

Although the Earth Dragon Golden Melon was an earth-attribute immortal herb and did not match Liu Erlong's lightning and fire attributes, it could improve one's bloodline, making it perfectly suited for her Fire Dragon Spirit.

Once her bloodline was improved, her Fire Dragon Spirit would be strengthened, enhancing her lightning and fire attributes, as well as her strength and defense.

Thinking of this, Ling Feng no longer hesitated.

"Erlong, thank you for being willing to help me. I have a spiritual herb here that is suitable for you; you should consume it."

Ling Feng took a specially crafted medicine box from his soul tool, placed it on the table, and pushed it toward Liu Erlong.

"A spiritual herb? I cannot accept this!" Liu Erlong shook her head.

"I already felt ashamed to accept the Gold Soul Coin card you gave me before, so how could I accept your spiritual herb as well?"

"Besides, you also told me the secret of the Whale Glue, allowing me to absorb a seven-thousand-year fourth soul ring. I haven't even repaid you for that yet!"

After successfully absorbing the seven-thousand-year soul ring, Liu Erlong admired Ling Feng even more.

Because she had read in Yu Xiaogang's theories that the upper limit for an ordinary Soul Master's fourth soul ring should be five thousand years.

Yet, she had absorbed a seven-thousand-year soul ring, making her strength superior to that of an average Soul Ancestor.

"Erlong, you are being too polite. We are friends, aren't we?"

"Besides, it is not as if I have no selfish motives. This spiritual herb can improve your strength, which will allow you to help me better."

"We are going to face a ten-thousand-year soul beast this time; our current strength alone might not be enough."

Only then did Liu Erlong remember that Ling Feng's third soul ring was already a ten-thousand-year soul ring, so his fourth soul ring would naturally need to be ten-thousand-year as well.

"Alright then!" Liu Erlong was finally persuaded by Ling Feng.

She secretly decided that she must give Ling Feng a grand gift in the future.

Coming from the bottom of society, she knew very well that a friendship based only on taking would not last long.

"Since that is the case, then hurry up and consume this spiritual herb," Ling Feng said.