Absorbing a Soul Bone, Qian Renxue's Test

Chen Xin's promise warmed Gu Feng's heart.

He hurriedly rose to his feet and cupped his hands in salute to Chen Xin.

"Thank you, Grandpa Sword!"

Now that he had Chen Xin's promise and Ning Fengzhi's support, Gu Feng decided to absorb this Soul Bone first.

Strength came first!

He took out the Soul Bone and held it in his hand.

"Ning Rongrong, Grandpa Sword, I'm going to absorb the Soul Bone now!"

Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded.

"Good. Although this Soul Bone isn't very old, its attributes suit you well. The sect has already been searching for a high-year head Soul Bone for you, but Soul Bones are hard to find. Little Feng, just be patient a while longer."

Gu Feng was delighted and immediately said,

"Sorry for the trouble, Uncle Ning."

At that moment, Ning Rongrong was unwilling to let it go. She walked over to Ning Fengzhi, gently shook his arm, and said,

"Dad! I want a Soul Bone too! I'm your biological daughter—you can't forget about me! I can't fall behind Brother Feng!"

Ning Fengzhi could not stop laughing at Ning Rongrong's spoiled behavior.

"Alright, alright! My little princess, Dad will definitely find you a suitable Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone too!"

Ning Rongrong giggled. Only then did she let go of Ning Fengzhi and return to Gu Feng's side.

Gu Feng sat cross-legged and placed the Soul Bone against his left arm.

The next moment, Gu Feng began circulating his meditation technique, using Soul Power to draw in the Soul Bone and absorb and refine this twenty-five-thousand-year Soul Bone.

Time passed quickly, and an hour went by in the blink of an eye.

The Soul Bone on his left arm had vanished, fusing into Gu Feng's left arm.

As the Soul Bone fused with him, powerful Soul Power circulated through Gu Feng's body, shattering the barrier blocking his Soul Power.

Level 43!

Gu Feng slowly opened his eyes. After his left arm absorbed the Soul Bone, not only had his physical constitution improved slightly, but he had also gained a new soul skill.

However, this soul skill was somewhat strange.

It had two uses.

First, Flowing Wind Attraction: his left arm stirred the flowing wind into a powerful suction force, pulling targets before him directly to his side!

Second, Fierce Wind Repulsion: his left arm unleashed a surging gale, blasting targets before him away!

The moment Gu Feng sensed the two uses of this soul skill, a name came to his mind: "Almighty Push."

However, his soul skill could only be considered a miniature version of Almighty Push.

At that moment, Ning Rongrong ran to Gu Feng's side and asked anxiously,

"Brother Feng, are you alright?"

Ning Rongrong's hands searched over Gu Feng's body, afraid that he had been injured.

Gu Feng caught Ning Rongrong's little hand and pulled her into his embrace.

"I'm perfectly fine. My Soul Power has already broken through to Level 43."

Ning Fengzhi watched the intimate interaction between Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong, a gratified smile appearing on his face.

After dinner, Gu Feng returned with Ning Rongrong to their separate courtyard at the academy.

Ning Rongrong was somewhat reluctant to part with Gu Feng. She stood before him with an expression that clearly asked for a kiss.

Suddenly, a night breeze swept past, carrying Ning Rongrong's faint girlish fragrance to Gu Feng's nose.

Gu Feng reached out and pulled Ning Rongrong into his arms, wrapping his other hand around her waist. Leaning close to her ear, he said softly,

"Be good, Rongrong. Go back and cultivate properly."

Ning Rongrong nodded obediently, but she did not leave Gu Feng's embrace. Instead, she slowly closed her beautiful eyes.

Seeing this, Gu Feng gently lowered his head and pressed his lips to hers.

Feeling Gu Feng's warmth, Ning Rongrong tightly embraced him.

After quite a while, Ning Rongrong escaped from Gu Feng's arms, panting heavily with her face flushed crimson.

Gu Feng watched Ning Rongrong flee and muttered, "All talk and no skill."

Afterward, Gu Feng returned to his own room as well.

Inside, Gu Feng sank into thought.

Qian Renxue's willingness to give him a twenty-five-thousand-year Soul Bone made her intention to win him over obvious.

According to the original storyline, Qian Renxue's plan to usurp the nation would ultimately fail because of Tang San.

But Tang San now had neither the support of immortal herbs nor the foundation of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. In this timeline, Tang San was no longer capable of stopping Qian Renxue's plan.

Moreover, without Dugu Bo and Tang San helping Xue Ye suppress the poison, Qian Renxue might even ascend the throne ahead of schedule.

By then, Bibi Dong's Soul Hunting Operation would not yet have begun. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wanted to preserve itself during the Soul Hunting Operation, it would still need to rely on Qian Renxue.

What Gu Feng needed most now was time. Only by maintaining a good relationship with Qian Renxue could he buy himself more time.

Therefore, he had to visit the Crown Prince's Residence.

The following afternoon.

After Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong completed a day's training with the Imperial Fighting Team and were dismissed, they each returned to their rooms to wash up before heading hand in hand to the Crown Prince's Residence on the northern side of Heaven Dou City.

The Crown Prince's Residence was heavily guarded, but Gu Feng possessed the crown prince's personal golden token.

Upon seeing it, the guards hurriedly invited Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong into a side hall to wait.

Before long, Xue Qinghe, dressed in white-and-gold casual robes, strode over quickly.

Xue Qinghe looked at Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong, his face filled with delight.

"Brother Feng, Rongrong, what brings you here? Quickly, have a seat!"

Afterward, Xue Qinghe instructed the maids to serve tea and pastries.

Gu Feng cupped his hands and saluted the crown prince.

"Brother Qinghe, when I returned yesterday, I discovered that the gift you gave me was a top-quality twenty-five-thousand-year Soul Bone. I came today specifically to thank you."

Xue Qinghe waved it off indifferently.

He pointed to the chairs for Gu Feng to sit, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness.

"What are you saying, Brother Feng?"

"You know the Swan Martial Soul of our Heaven Dou Royal Family has a low ceiling. My Soul Power isn't particularly outstanding."

"If I absorbed this Soul Bone, the improvement would be negligible. But Brother Feng is extraordinarily talented and a wind-element Soul Master. Giving this Soul Bone to you is the best use for it. I merely took advantage of the situation and did you a small favor."

Ning Rongrong smiled and chimed in from the side.

"Brother Qinghe, this Soul Bone has helped Brother Feng greatly. Rongrong thanks you on Brother Feng's behalf!"

Xue Qinghe looked at Ning Rongrong and teased,

"Rongrong, I think you've become much steadier than before. You weren't like this when you used to stay by Teacher's side."

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue playfully. Looking at Gu Feng beside her, she said,

"I'm going to become Brother Feng's strongest support, of course I'll be steady."

Xue Qinghe laughed heartily.

"Ha ha! Rongrong has ambition! If I ascend the throne in the future, you and Brother Feng will both be my right-hand aides!"

After the three chatted for a while, Xue Qinghe invited Ning Rongrong and Gu Feng to dine at the residence.

The atmosphere during the meal was very harmonious.

After the meal, Xue Qinghe had the maids pour tea. Then, as though mentioning it casually, he asked,

"Brother Feng, the world appears peaceful now, but storms are brewing beneath the surface."

"Heaven Dou and the Star Luo Empire are constantly clashing, while Spirit Hall's influence covers the entire continent. It possesses the largest number of Soul Masters."

"Brother Feng, what do you think of Spirit Hall?"