"You said you needed Ultimate Ice?"
Mu En sat in his recliner, looking at Jiang Bai in surprise.
Just now, Mu En had asked Jiang Bai to use Heaven-and-Earth Finger on someone, but that person was already a Soul Ancestor.
"Not necessarily, but I need ice-element power of an extremely high quality."
Jiang Bai nodded and continued, "A Soul Ancestor's Soul Power Level is too high. Since my level isn't enough, I can only make up for it with quality."
"But don't worry, old man. Yuhao is only one step away from Ultimate Ice. His ice-element power is the most suitable."
Jiang Bai said this time they would definitely bring Huo Yuhao along to help Bei Bei awaken his Martial Soul. It was about time Huo Yuhao paid back a little of the Tang Sect's debt.
Although Jiang Bai was not certain he could stabilize the light bloodline within Bei Bei's body, if all else failed, they could wait until Huo Yuhao perfected the Soul Spirit Secret Art and then kill that Golden Tortoiseshell in the Star Dou Great Forest.
It should agree too. After all, it had agreed in the original story.
As for Xu Sanshi, what did that have to do with him?
"Mm..."
Hearing this, Mu En nodded. He still cared deeply about Bei Bei's affairs.
Nearby, Xiao Xiao was cultivating diligently.
"She's almost reached Rank 30. Jiang, what Soul Beast do you think would be best for her third ring?"
Mu En asked. Xiao Xiao was only one step away from Rank 30, so it was time to consider her Soul Ring.
"A Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear? It should grant a pretty good soul skill."
Jiang Bai said that in the original story, Xiao Xiao's third ring had come from a Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear, and it had even come with an External Soul Bone.
"That Soul Beast isn't commonly seen."
Mu En spoke from his rocking chair, though Jiang Bai's answer was quite close to his own thoughts.
The two chatted idly until sunset, when Huo Yuhao finally returned.
Back in the dormitory, Huo Yuhao, neat and properly dressed, looked at the two people seated before him and Xiao Xiao cultivating nearby.
Were they waiting for me? Huo Yuhao walked over and greeted them.
"Brother Jiang, Grandpa."
"We need something from you. Help me with a favor."
Jiang Bai pushed himself up from the armrest of his ice chair and spoke to Huo Yuhao.
"Brother Jiang, what is it?"
Huo Yuhao asked. Jiang Bai rarely came to him for help. If he could help, he certainly would.
"It's nothing major. I just need to borrow a little Soul Power."
Jiang Bai took out an Ice Element Spirit Fragment and handed it to Huo Yuhao.
"Inject your ice-element Soul Power into it."
"Alright."
Huo Yuhao nodded and obediently injected his Soul Power. At first, he had assumed his ice element would damage the jade, so he was extremely careful.
But when he discovered that the jade could completely withstand his ice element, Huo Yuhao finally became serious.
Very quickly, after about three minutes, Huo Yuhao had filled the Ice Element Spirit Fragment. Looking at the jade in his hand, he suspected that it could completely endure even the power of Ultimate Ice.
What exactly was this thing?
"Thanks. Someone else asked me to handle this, and I'll share some of the benefits with you afterward. Brothers settle accounts clearly."
Jiang Bai accepted the Ice Element Spirit Fragment and looked toward Mu En.
"Alright, thank you, Brother Jiang."
Huo Yuhao answered with a smile and did not refuse.
"Old man, where is he?"
Jiang Bai asked Mu En. Why had Bei Bei not arrived yet?
"He'll be here soon."
Mu En replied, but the next moment, his gaze fell upon the jade in Jiang Bai's hand.
"This is a family heirloom. Old man, don't tell me you're thinking of robbing me?"
"Do I look like that kind of person?"
Mu En smiled helplessly. He always felt that Jiang Bai was like a hedgehog.
Beside them, Huo Yuhao was also looking at the Ice Element Spirit Fragment, wondering whether it counted as metal and whether it could be used to make a Soul Tool.
"Grandpa, Brother Jiang, who are you waiting for?"
Huo Yuhao looked at them. They seemed to be waiting for someone.
"Sorry, I'm late."
Bei Bei appeared before the three of them.
At the same time, Xiao Xiao opened her eyes. Rank 30!
Finally! She had broken through!
"Hmm? Senior Bei Bei?"
Xiao Xiao opened her eyes and saw Bei Bei. Bei Bei nodded in response.
Bei Bei sensed the aura around her and sighed inwardly. As expected of a Twin Martial Souls prodigy—her cultivation speed was truly astonishing.
It would be great if she could join the Tang Sect.
Although the Tang Sect already had Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei still wanted to lure Xiao Xiao into the Tang Sect. Unfortunately, she was already half a student of his great-grandfather.
"Xiao Xiao, stabilize your cultivation off to the side first."
Mu En said to Xiao Xiao.
"Yes."
Though she was curious, Xiao Xiao obediently began consolidating her cultivation nearby.
"Senior Bei Bei? You're the old man's junior?"
Mu En nodded. "A junior from my family."
"No wonder."
Jiang Bai nodded. Huo Yuhao, beside him, still looked quite surprised. So this old grandpa was Senior Brother Bei Bei's elder?
Seeing the two people before him, Bei Bei did not know what to say. Mu En was still standing right there.
"Business is business. Senior Bei Bei, do you know why you came here?"
Jiang Bai did not care who Bei Bei was, as long as Mu En paid him.
With such a wealthy family, they probably would not lack this little bit. At worst, he could ask Bei Bei for payment after Mu En died.
"Mm. I'll have to trouble you, junior."
Bei Bei nodded. Mu En had already sent him a message earlier, asking him to come here for an assessment and attempt to awaken his bloodline.
Lightning crackled around him as Bei Bei's arm began to transform into a dragon's limb.
"You're welcome. Good luck, Senior Bei Bei."
Jiang Bai crushed the Ice Element Spirit Fragment in one squeeze. The previously stable Ultimate Ice erupted, but Jiang Bai controlled it within a single handspan.
Heaven-and-Earth Finger!
The Ultimate Ice version of Heaven-and-Earth Finger shot directly into Bei Bei's body.
Bei Bei instantly turned into an ice sculpture. With Ultimate Ice aiding the move, even a Soul King would be restricted, much less a Soul Ancestor like Bei Bei.
Mu En glanced at Bei Bei. He could sense that Bei Bei's heart meridians were protected, but the chill ran deep. If Bei Bei failed, he would be severely injured.
"We'll be leaving first."
With Bei Bei's matter settled, what remained concerned the private affairs of his Martial Soul. The three of them should not stay here and get in the way.
"Wait."
Mu En stopped Xiao Xiao. "Xiao Xiao, now that you've broken through Rank 30, go to the Beast Fighting Arena."
"Alright, Teacher."
Jiang Bai was about to leave when Xiao Xiao grabbed the corner of his clothes.
"Yuhao, go back first. Jiang Bai is coming with me."
Xiao Xiao held onto his clothes, and Jiang Bai tugged at them but could not pull free.
"Can't you just go by yourself?"
Jiang Bai asked in confusion. Why did she need him to go? They had gone there last time, and there should not be anything there anymore.
"Come with me."
She dragged Jiang Bai away, leaving Huo Yuhao standing there, not knowing what to say.
Then I should go back and cultivate too?
Huo Yuhao looked at Mu En. "Grandpa, I'll be leaving first."
"Mm. Go back and rest early."
"What kind of Soul Beast do you think Teacher will prepare for me this time?" Xiao Xiao asked along the way.
"Shrek is quite generous when it comes to talent. It should be some rare Soul Beasts."
Jiang Bai answered. Whatever else could be said, Shrek was very generous with its own people, especially geniuses like Xiao Xiao.
But then a thought suddenly occurred to Jiang Bai.
It can't be a Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear, can it? For some inexplicable reason, Jiang Bai had that thought, but after considering it, he felt it could not possibly be such a coincidence.
The two soon met Gong Changlong.
"You're here? You little girl are quite lucky. This Soul Beast is no ordinary one."
Seeing the two approach, Gong Changlong raised a hand in greeting, then led them to an open area.
In the center of the clearing was a bear.
Seeing that it was a bear, Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow. Looking carefully, he saw that its fur was dark gold, while dark golden blood flowed from the wounds on its body.
No way, man? It's really you?
Jiang Bai had thought it would not be such a coincidence, but it really was a Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear.
But could it be the one from the original story that dropped an External Soul Bone?
"What is that?"
Xiao Xiao saw the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear but could not recognize what kind of Soul Beast it was.
After all, the theoretical knowledge of most Soul Masters on the Douluo Continent was not particularly solid. They mostly focused on cultivation.
Still, that was understandable. On the Douluo Continent, power-oriented talents held the advantage for the most part, while theoretical talents had little presence.
"This Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear is rather rare. It's normal that you can't recognize it, Xiao Xiao."
A woman emerged from the side. She had delicate features, wore white robes, and had long black hair cascading down her back. The soft glow in her eyes made others feel at once that she was gentle.
"Senior Sister Lexuan."
The moment Xiao Xiao saw her, she recognized her identity and hurriedly greeted her.
"Mm."
Zhang Lexuan smiled and nodded, walking slowly over to the two of them.
"Lexuan caught this one herself. Xiao Xiao, you should thank her properly. I'll be leaving now. Find me if you need anything."
Seeing that Zhang Lexuan was here, Gong Changlong did not intend to remain any longer.
He was terribly tempted by that Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear. Better out of sight, out of mind.
"You're Jiang Bai?" Zhang Lexuan looked at Jiang Bai, then at Xue Ying in his arms.
So this is a Detached Martial Soul? It truly is unusual.
"Mm, hello, Senior Sister." Jiang Bai gave a slight bow. He had a fairly good impression of this senior sister.
Xue Ying, in his arms, sensed a strange coolness and quietly lifted her green eyes to look at Zhang Lexuan.
Zhang Lexuan's Martial Soul was the moon, and the moon itself carried a unique chill.
"Xiao Xiao, go absorb the Soul Ring. I'll protect you from the side," Zhang Lexuan said.
Jiang Bai watched from nearby.
It seemed there was nothing for him to do. Should he leave?
Realizing that he had no business here, Jiang Bai thought it would be better to step outside.
If this Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear truly was the one from the original story, things would become troublesome. The value of an External Soul Bone was so great that even Shrek Academy could not ignore it.
Jiang Bai did not care much himself, but he could not control what others might think.
Although Jiang Bai did not believe Xiao Xiao would do anything to him, he still felt it was better not to know.
"Senior Sister, I'll head out first."
"Mm."
Zhang Lexuan nodded in reply. Although she did not know why Jiang Bai wanted to leave, she had no reason to stop him.
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