Coconut Juice

By the end, Tang Yuehua had gone completely limp in Ronan's arms, unable to move even a finger.

The morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Moonlight Pavilion's top-floor office, spilling across the soft carpet and bringing a trace of warmth to the room's lingering intimacy.

Tang Yuehua woke from her sleep and felt the faint yet undeniably real fluctuations of Soul Power within her body. Her eyes gleamed with excitement and ecstasy she could not conceal.

Level ten!

The martial soul shackles that had plagued her for decades, that even the Clear Sky Sect had been unable to break despite exhausting the strength of the entire sect, had truly been resolved by Ronan with a single immortal herb!

Now, at last, she could absorb a spirit ring, cultivate, and pursue realms that had once been forever beyond her reach, just like any normal soul master!

With that thought, Tang Yuehua turned her head and looked at Ronan, who was still asleep beside her.

This man might have been domineering, shameless, and lecherous, but he had truly accomplished what the Clear Sky Sect could not.

Tang Yuehua bit her red lip, a complicated emotion flashing through her eyes.

She knew what she needed most right now.

"Ronan..."

Tang Yuehua called softly, extending a slender finger to lightly trace circles over Ronan's chest.

Ronan slowly opened his eyes and looked at the woman before him, who radiated an enticing aura like a perfectly ripened peach.

"What? Master Tang of Moonlight Pavilion is awake so early? Are you already impatient to fulfill our wager again?"

Two flushes of red instantly rose to Tang Yuehua's cheeks. She shot Ronan an alluring glare, yet did not retort as she usually would.

"Ronan, can you... can you help me get a spirit ring?"

Tang Yuehua's voice was barely louder than a mosquito's buzz, carrying a trace of pleading.

"I'm already level ten. As long as I absorb a spirit ring, I can become a true soul master."

"Help you get a spirit ring?"

Ronan raised an eyebrow and deliberately put on a troubled expression.

"That won't be easy. The Star Dou Forest is so dangerous, and I value my life."

"Besides, why should I help you?"

Tang Yuehua knew Ronan was deliberately making things difficult for her, but she needed his help now and could only force down the embarrassment in her heart.

Gritting her teeth, she made a bold move.

She slowly lowered her head and extended her flawless, jade-like hands, giving Ronan's instrument a playful touch.

"Hiss—"

Ronan sucked in a sharp breath, and a wicked flame instantly blazed in his eyes.

He had never expected that the noble, elegant, and haughty master of Moonlight Pavilion would take such an initiative for the sake of a spirit ring.

"You... you're playing with fire." Ronan's voice became somewhat hoarse.

Tang Yuehua raised her head, her watery eyes filled with Charm and pleading.

"As long as you help me get a spirit ring, I... I'll agree to anything."

"Good! You said it!"

Ronan laughed loudly and pulled Tang Yuehua into his arms.

That morning, Ronan took Tang Yuehua out of Heaven Dou City and headed straight for the Star Dou Forest.

With Ronan's current level ninety cultivation, coupled with the enhancements of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone, he could practically swagger through the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest.

In less than half a day, he found a light-attributed soul beast over four hundred years old in the outer region: a Light Spirit Deer.

This Light Spirit Deer's attributes were highly compatible with Tang Yuehua's Ruyi Ring martial soul, and its age had just reached the limit for a first spirit ring.

Ronan effortlessly beat the Light Spirit Deer into critical condition, then let Tang Yuehua deliver the final blow.

The process of absorbing the spirit ring went extremely smoothly.

The instant that yellow hundred-year spirit ring settled around Tang Yuehua's body, the Soul Power within her surged forth like floodwaters bursting through a dam.

Level eleven... level twelve... level thirteen... level fourteen... level fifteen!

Under the combined effects of the immortal herb's remaining medicinal power and the spirit ring, Tang Yuehua's Soul Power unexpectedly shot straight up to level fifteen!

Feeling the abundant Soul Power within her body, Tang Yuehua was so moved that tears filled her eyes.

She tried circulating her Soul Power and discovered that she could truly cultivate like an ordinary soul master!

"I... I've finally become a soul master!"

Tang Yuehua threw herself into Ronan's arms, weeping tears of joy.

Seeing Tang Yuehua so excited that she looked like a child, Ronan's eyes softened as well.

That evening, after returning to Moonlight Pavilion, Tang Yuehua completely cast aside the pride and restraint of its master in order to express her gratitude.

Tang Yuehua displayed her mastery of musical instruments and told Ronan that her skill with them was exceptional.

Ronan was thoroughly engrossed. Clearly, Tang Yuehua's playing could make him feel very relaxed and comfortable.

In fact, Ronan was also a cook. That night, he brought out a drink: coconut juice blended with coconut flesh.

To thank Tang Yuehua for her performance that night, Ronan invited her to drink the coconut juice.

Tang Yuehua happily drank it.

Over the following days, Tang Yuehua immersed herself in the joy of being able to cultivate and meditated diligently every day.

Meanwhile, Ronan began considering his next cultivation plan.

He was already level ninety, so what soul beast should he choose for his ninth spirit ring?

In an instant, two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast overlords that ruled the entire Star Dou Forest appeared in Ronan's mind: the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape!

"The Sky Azure Bull Python possesses the exceedingly rare Slow Domain and Azure Slow Divine Light. Its body is also incredibly tough, and its strength is terrifying."

"If I can make it my ninth spirit ring, my strength will undergo an earth-shaking transformation!" Ronan calculated silently.

However, hunting the Sky Azure Bull Python would be harder than climbing to heaven.

Ronan estimated that although he was currently level ninety, with the Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring and Hundred-Thousand-Year Right Arm Soul Bone—

—and the bloodline suppression of the Radiant Sacred Dragon, he should stand an excellent chance against Tang Xiao, a level ninety-six Super Douluo.

But the Sky Azure Bull Python's combat strength was definitely not limited to level ninety-six!

It was the absolute overlord of the Star Dou Forest. Its strength was likely even slightly greater than that of a level ninety-seven Super Douluo!

What was even more troublesome was that the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape, the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, lived together.

They were as close as brothers. Once battle began, the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts would inevitably join forces.

Ronan was alone now, without any allies.

Trying to withstand the siege of two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts in the core region of the Star Dou Forest while successfully killing the Sky Azure Bull Python was simply a fantasy.

"I need to find a way to raise my strength further, or... add a few more trump cards." Ronan frowned tightly and fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind.

"Wait! How did I forget that thing?!" Ronan suddenly slapped his thigh, excitement gleaming in his eyes.