If I Could, I'd Like an Ice Silkworm

Hearing Yang Wushuang refer to himself that way, Chen Xi reached up and smoothed the loose strands of hair by his ear.

"Uncle Yang, go back to your residence and rest first. Rest for a few days, then we'll head out to gain experience."

Seeing Chen Xi's courteous manner, Yang Wushuang gave him a slight bow.

"This subordinate will take his leave."

With that, Yang Wushuang rose, turned around, and headed for his residence within Spirit Hall.

"Tian Yao, let's go back and absorb the Mystic Herbs and soul bones."

Chen Xi turned his gaze toward Tian Yao.

"Alright. I'm also curious whether my Martial Soul can evolve."

Tian Yao linked her arm through Chen Xi's and walked forward with him.

They returned to their respective residences.

Chen Xi and Tian Yao parted at the door and entered their own rooms.

Inside the room.

Chen Xi sat cross-legged on the bed, took out the Azure Jade Phoenix skull bone, and began refining and absorbing it with Soul Power.

As Soul Power continuously flowed into Chen Xi's body, he could clearly feel his Soul Power steadily rising.

Gentle energy coursed through his limbs and bones.

A warm sensation welled up within Chen Xi's body. It was not unpleasant; instead, it was exceedingly comfortable.

Time slipped by quietly.

When his Soul Power reached the bottleneck of Rank 50, Chen Xi could no longer feel it increasing. Yet, only around a third of the Azure Jade Phoenix skull bone had been refined, and gentle energy still continuously flowed into his body.

Three days later.

Chen Xi, seated cross-legged on the bed, slowly exhaled.

He had completely absorbed the Azure Jade Phoenix skull bone.

Though he did not know exactly how many ranks his Soul Power had increased by, Chen Xi could clearly sense that his Mental Power had improved tremendously. His strength and speed had also increased to varying degrees.

The Azure Jade Phoenix skull bone had provided Chen Xi with two soul bone skills: Azure Jade Hurricane and Phoenix Cry Skies.

Azure Jade Hurricane—Soul Power and Mental Power formed a hurricane that dealt devastating, continuous blows to enemies.

Phoenix Cry Skies—A phoenix cry shook the enemy's mind. If the enemy's Mental Power was weaker than his own, all of their attributes would be suppressed by thirty percent.

His dark purple eyes gradually opened.

Before Chen Xi could make out the situation before him, a delicate face leaned close. Caught off guard, Chen Xi jumped in fright.

"Tian Yao, what are you doing? You scared me."

Chen Xi patted his chest.

"Hehe, I've been waiting for you for two days."

"After absorbing the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, my Martial Soul evolved. Let me show you what it looks like after evolving."

Tian Yao took a step back and released her Martial Soul. Two yellow and one purple soul rings appeared around her.

Chen Xi looked toward Tian Yao's Martial Soul and discovered that it had changed greatly from before.

If the former Golden Crocodile King had simply been an entirely golden crocodile, Tian Yao's Martial Soul now possessed some of a dragon's bearing, though it was still largely crocodilian in appearance.

Its gleaming golden scales and powerful limbs gave it a sturdy, vigorous impression.

"What do you think? Isn't it much cooler than before?"

"And it has a bit more of a dragon's bearing now."

"I gave my evolved Martial Soul a new name: Apex Golden Crocodile Emperor."

Tian Yao's voice brimmed with excitement as she threw several punches through the air, displaying her strength.

"Apex Golden Crocodile Emperor!"

"Not a bad name."

Chen Xi considered it and felt that it truly was an excellent name.

"That's all thanks to your Earth Dragon Golden Gourd."

Tian Yao beamed happily, then seemed to recall something and changed the subject. "I nearly forgot. Grandpa Azure Luan asked me to tell you that once you finished absorbing the soul bone, you should go to his residence. He has something to give you."

At that, Chen Xi stretched slightly and headed toward the door. "Then I'll go see Teacher first."

Watching Chen Xi leave the room, Tian Yao thought for a moment before heading out as well.

Worship Hall.

Within the courtyard where Azure Luan lived.

Azure Luan sat before a stone table and took out the items he had prepared in advance from his Soul Tool, placing them on the table.

"Xiao Xi, I originally prepared a head soul bone for you beforehand. But since Tian Yao gave you an Azure Jade Phoenix skull bone, the head soul bone I prepared now seems unpresentable. So, after giving it much thought, I decided to give you this Elder Token instead."

"Elder Token. With this token in hand, you may exercise an Elder's authority. You may directly mobilize or dismiss anyone at the rank of Platinum Bishop or below."

Azure Luan pushed the Elder Token toward Chen Xi.

Chen Xi picked up the Elder Token and examined it carefully. The token bore the image of three pairs of pure white wings, while the reverse was engraved with the words "Elder."

"Of course, if there's anything you want, feel free to tell Teacher. Teacher will do his best to get it for you."

As he spoke, Azure Luan picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip of the clear tea within.

Anything I want?

If possible, I'd like a large Ice Silkworm or a giant eye.

Chen Xi thought silently.

Large Ice Silkworm: the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, a soul beast naturally cultivating both Mental Power and ice attributes. Although its combat ability was lacking, its cultivation had reached a million years.

For Chen Xi, who primarily cultivated Mental Power, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm held an immense attraction.

Giant Eye: the Evil Eye Tyrant Overlord, a soul beast that primarily cultivated Mental Power. It ranked second among the Ten Great Fierce Beasts, and its strength was steadily at the pinnacle, perhaps even faintly reaching demigod level.

These two soul beasts should have been the best in terms of Mental Power.

But unfortunately, his teacher could not obtain either one.

Even if the Grand Elder acted personally, it might not work.

Although the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm itself was not strong in combat, the beings who had captured it as a tonic were terrifyingly powerful. Basically, anyone below the gods who went there would have to kneel.

As for the other one.

It was not even on this continent at present. Setting aside whether they could find it, even if they did, there were probably fewer than five people capable of defeating it.

"Thank you, Teacher. This disciple does not need anything for now."

Chen Xi placed the Elder Token into his Storage Bracelet.

"Mm..."

"When do you plan to officially head out to gain experience?"

Azure Luan set down his teacup, his voice exceptionally gentle.

"Tomorrow morning."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Xi gave an exact time.

"If anyone bullies you outside, remember to send Teacher a message."

Azure Luan gave him a reminder.

"Teacher, I know. Don't worry."

Chen Xi confidently patted his chest.

"Alright."

"Since you'll be heading out to gain experience tomorrow, go pack your things first."

Azure Luan gently waved Chen Xi away.

"This disciple takes his leave."

After respectfully bowing, Chen Xi left Azure Luan's courtyard and prepared to return to his room to store his belongings in his Storage Bracelet in advance.