Fourth Soul Ring

"Mm, I've thought it through,"

Su Changqing answered without a hint of hesitation.

This was something he had decided on the road back to Martial Soul City with Hu Liena.

"What type of Soul Beast?"

"Defense-type. I don't lack amplification, area-of-effect, or assault skills anymore. What I lack is defense and disruption. Disruption isn't that important to me, so I can choose to forgo it. Therefore, my fourth Soul Ring will be for defense!"

Hearing Su Changqing's answer, Hu Liena nodded in agreement.

"With your current strength, your physique is a bit lacking. If you were to be hit point-blank by a power-type Soul Master, it would definitely be unpleasant."

As she spoke, a charming smile appeared on Hu Liena's face.

"I wouldn't have thought that at such a young age, you'd understand so much about Martial Soul theory!"

She said, affectionately patting Su Changqing's head.

"About average."

Su Changqing brushed away Hu Liena's hand, then raised his own and pinched her pretty cheek.

Hu Liena's face was much softer than Su Changqing had imagined, it was practically porcelain-smooth and felt incredibly good!

No wonder pinching faces is addictive, it's truly stress-relieving!

"You..."

Hu Liena's pretty face instantly turned red, becoming like a ripe apple, and her entire body felt slightly warm.

"It feels pretty good. No wonder Sister Nana likes pinching my face so much," Su Changqing said nonchalantly.

But his hands showed no signs of stopping.

Hu Liena bit her cherry-red lips, her small fists clenched, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.

After about ten seconds, she finally spoke, "Had enough touching?"

"Enough for today. I'll stop here for now. I'll pinch again when I feel like it later."

Su Changqing released her face, completely satisfied.

Hu Liena playfully hit him upon hearing this.

"You little brat, you can't just go around pinching a girl's face!"

"So what? Doesn't Sister Nana also pinch me often?"

Hu Liena was speechless.

It made sense!

She couldn't just let herself pinch Su Changqing while forbidding him from pinching her, could she?

She was silent for a moment, then said somewhat coyly, "Just be happy about it in secret. My face has never been touched by a man before."

Su Changqing smiled, "Then I feel quite honored."

Hu Liena pouted slightly, "It's good that you know."

In another carriage, Bibi Dong witnessed their actions. The expression on her face shifted subtly, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly.

"I didn't expect Nana and him to be so close. It seems keeping him won't be difficult. However..."

Bibi Dong's brows furrowed slightly.

"This child comes from the Feng clan in Heaven Dou City. I wonder if she's noticed him yet..."

Time passed unknowingly, and the three successfully arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest.

Bibi Dong didn't bother exploring slowly with Hu Liena and Su Changqing. Instead, she released her Soul Power and directly took them flying into the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

As the three landed in the depths, an extremely strong sense of pressure washed over them, making both Hu Liena and Su Changqing feel uncomfortable in their chests.

Su Changqing released his mental power, and images of his surroundings flashed through his mind.

This is the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest? So many powerful Soul Beasts. If not for Bibi Dong's oppressive aura, Hu Liena and I would have been torn to shreds by now! Su Changqing thought to himself.

Bibi Dong is probably level ninety-eight or just broke through to ninety-nine. While she's incredibly strong, Hu Liena and I absolutely cannot let our guard down!

The Soul Beasts in the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest are fully capable of killing us instantly!

"This is the deep part of the Star Dou Great Forest, where you can barely see any thousand-year Soul Beasts. Have you and Nana decided on the type of Soul Beast you need?" Bibi Dong asked.

Su Changqing replied, "Your Excellency the Pope, Sister Nana's physical condition is far from what it was before. After consuming the Immortal Herb, her tolerance has improved significantly. I suggest we try for a Soul Ring between twenty-thousand and twenty-five-thousand years."

"Twenty-five thousand years?"

As soon as Su Changqing said this, both Bibi Dong and Hu Liena looked shocked.

After all, the maximum lifespan for a fifth Soul Ring was only a little over ten thousand years!

"Are you sure?" Bibi Dong asked with some doubt.

The reason she questioned him rather than outright refusing was that she knew Su Changqing himself was equipped with Exceeding Spirit Rings.

"I'm sure of it, please believe me, Your Majesty the Pope!"

Bibi Dong thought for a moment and finally agreed.

"Alright, I'll choose to believe you this once. Tell me, what kind of Soul Beast do you need?"

"Replying to Your Majesty the Pope, I need a Soul Beast that can provide me with a defensive Soul Skill. Its cultivation should be around thirty thousand years, which should be the limit of what I can handle right now!"

"Thirty thousand years?"

Bibi Dong could hardly believe what he was saying!

Normally, a Soul Beast of that age would require at least the cultivation of a Soul Emperor! Su Changqing was only on his fourth ring!

"Please believe me, Your Majesty the Pope."

Seeing Su Changqing's determined expression, Bibi Dong didn't question him further.

"Fine. However, obtaining this Soul Ring will be considered training. I will only be responsible for capturing the Soul Beast and ensuring your safety. The hunt itself will need to be completed by you."

"No problem."

"This disciple understands."

Seeing that neither of them had any objections, Bibi Dong continued to lead them to explore the surroundings, searching for a suitable Soul Beast.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Bibi Dong's spiritual power seemed to sense something. In the next moment, her body instantly appeared in the sky.

Immediately, she pointed her scepter, releasing a surge of powerful Soul Power fluctuations.

"Roar—"

With an angry roar, an elephant covered in thick fur with enormous tusks in front was violently thrown not far from Hu Liena and Su Changqing!

"This Aurora Mammoth's cultivation is around thirty-six thousand years. Can you handle it?" Bibi Dong asked Su Changqing as she slowly landed.

At the same time, with just a gentle point of her jade finger, her terrifying Soul Power pressure rendered the thirty-thousand-year-old Soul Beast completely unable to resist!

"So strong..."

This was the first time Su Changqing felt the true gap between himself and a top-tier expert.

It seemed he still had a long way to go before becoming a true powerhouse; he absolutely couldn't afford to slack off!

"Your Majesty the Pope, I believe I'll be fine!"

As he spoke, Su Changqing walked forward, entering the Aurora Mammoth's attack range. One yellow and two purple Soul Rings were released.

"Roar—"

As Bibi Dong's pressure was lifted, the Aurora Mammoth instantly became enraged. Its already fiery temper erupted, venting its fury on Su Changqing!

Bibi Dong watched the man and the beast before her, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.

Let's see what your true strength is, Bibi Dong thought to herself.