"Still haven't absorbed it? Good."
Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu let out a soft sigh of relief. She had been afraid that Xu Yue would be unable to resist the temptation of the soul bone and find time to absorb it immediately after claiming his prize.
On the other end of the communicator, Xu Yue heard Leng Yaozhu's quiet exhale and looked utterly confused.
"Teacher, you still haven't told me why."
"Soul bones are indeed treasures nowadays, but their attributes may not be suitable for every soul master to absorb."
"If you absorb a soul bone that doesn't match your own attributes, or has poor compatibility with you, it may not provide much benefit at all."
Having obtained the information she wanted, Leng Yaozhu relaxed slightly against the soft couch. She looked even more languid, her exquisite curves near-perfect—though unfortunately, no one was there to see them.
"So if that soul bone isn't suitable for you, I can use my connections to help you trade it for another."
"Oh, right. I haven't even asked—what attribute is that soul bone?"
"So that's how it is..." After hearing Leng Yaozhu's explanation, Xu Yue nodded lightly, thoroughly agreeing with her.
Very soon, he gave her a detailed account of the soul bone Ling He had given him.
"Gasp... a thirty-thousand-year sub-dragon arm bone? The Skysea Alliance higher-ups were truly generous with you."
Leng Yaozhu drew in a sharp breath.
Even for her, taking out a soul bone of such quality was no easy matter.
"Elder Ling really was generous..."
Xu Yue nodded and went on to explain the later gift of Blood Spirit Coral, as well as the man's intention to invest in him.
"Heaven Crane Douluo Ling He? No wonder..." Leng Yaozhu suddenly understood. "If it was him, then it isn't strange."
"Teacher,