Everything Is Ready, Awaiting Level Fifty

"Fengzhi, wait."

Just as Ning Fengzhi was about to head out without hesitation, Bone Douluo called out to stop him.

"You do not necessarily have to go out yourself. You can send word for Emperor Xue Ye and Thunder Douluo to come over. Tell them there is a matter concerning the survival of the Upper Three Sects and the empire that requires a face-to-face discussion."

After Bone Douluo finished speaking, Ning Fengzhi froze. He had actually failed to think of that.

"It seems that battle affected you too deeply." Bone Douluo sighed, a fierce glint appearing in his eyes. "Spirit Hall truly is a malignant tumor."

"Uncle Bone, I'll handle it now." Ning Fengzhi said before immediately leaving to make arrangements.

Shrek Academy.

Bai Ye woke from his coma and looked at Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others before him, utterly confused.

"Xiao Wu, are you all right?" Bai Ye abruptly sat up and grabbed Xiao Wu's hand.

Xiao Wu's face instantly flushed crimson. Though shy, she did not pull her hand away. Instead, she shook her head and softly said, "I'm fine."

"That's good, that's good." Bai Ye breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Xiao Wu like this, he knew his plan had succeeded.

"Boss Bai, do you really not mind that I'm a Soul Beast?" Xiao Wu asked hesitantly.

"What does being a Soul Beast have to do with anything? You are my friend, a Second-Ring Soul Grandmaster." Bai Ye replied with a smile.

Tears welled in Xiao Wu's eyes as she recalled what had happened earlier.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing and the others tactfully left, allowing Xiao Wu and Bai Ye to be alone.

While they were alone, Bai Ye directly took out the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

His thinking was simple. He did not have absolute confidence about Xiao Wu's sacrifice yet, but if Xiao Wu became the Lovesick Heartbreak Red's owner without consuming it, then he would have absolute certainty.

Though giving gifts also required a certain approach, directly giving it to her was the best choice right now.

"Xiao Wu, this is an immortal herb I obtained by chance."

"This herb is called the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. It is the finest among immortal treasures, and it has a story. A very, very long time ago, there was a young man..."

Holding the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in one hand, Bai Ye began telling Xiao Wu its story.

After he finished, Xiao Wu was momentarily entranced.

Bai Ye continued, "This immortal herb is very easy to absorb and transform. It provides an all-around enhancement, but consuming it requires paying a certain price."

"This flower is no ordinary thing. It chooses its master. When picking it, you must think of the one you love..."

"Xiao Wu, try and see whether you can absorb it."

Though Bai Ye's voice was calm, Xiao Wu completely understood what he meant.

She believed Bai Ye was confessing to her in a roundabout way. If she could pick it, it would prove that she had feelings for Bai Ye as well.

And after what had happened earlier, she had already understood her feelings for Bai Ye.

"Mm." Xiao Wu nodded slightly, then spat out a mouthful of blood. The Lovesick Heartbreak Red did not sway in the slightest. Instead, it left the Black Extinction Stone and landed in her hand.

Xiao Wu wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and revealed a faint smile, her eyes somewhat unfocused as she gazed at the immortal herb.

"Boss Bai, that story must be true, right?"

"You're still calling me Boss Bai?"

"Then... what should I call you?"

"Call me brother."

"Brother." Xiao Wu leaned against Bai Ye's chest.

"Mm, the story is true." Though a soft, fragrant body had fallen into his arms, Bai Ye remained composed. "Eat it. It will be a great help to you."

Xiao Wu shook her head, refusing to consume the Lovesick Heartbreak Red just as she had in the original story.

"I want it to stay with me forever. I want to love and cherish it forever."

It worked!

Bai Ye was incomparably thrilled. This meant his fifth Soul Ring would definitely be a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, and he would also obtain a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, along with its two attached soul skills.

Teleportation and Invincible Golden Body!

Compared to those, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red was nothing at all.

It could even be considered an exceptional bargain.

He forcefully suppressed his excitement and smiled faintly at Xiao Wu. "All right, then protect it well. It will protect you forever too."

Not long afterward, Xiao Wu left, and Yue Guan and Dugu Bo appeared in the room.

They had both witnessed Xiao Wu becoming the Lovesick Heartbreak Red's owner. Dugu Bo did not react much, but Yue Guan felt somewhat upset.

However, he no longer felt much about it now.

The Lovesick Heartbreak Red did not belong to him, so there was no point dwelling on it. After all, he had already done his best.

What neither he nor Dugu Bo had expected was that Xiao Wu's feelings for Bai Ye would run so deep.

It seemed this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast could only be watched for now.

"Uncle Yue, Uncle Dugu, what I am about to say is very important. Do not spread it without my permission, and no one can be allowed to overhear our conversation." Bai Ye got out of bed, his expression solemn.

The two Titled Douluo were stunned for a moment before nodding.

"Rest assured, Young Master Ye. I will never spread it."

"Xiao Ye, go ahead. No one will overhear us."

Next, Bai Ye laid out his entire plan, from making Xiao Wu fall for him to using his life as the price to make Xiao Wu sacrifice herself and obtain a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone.

Even the two Titled Douluo, who had experienced much in life, could not help giving Bai Ye a deep look.

"Uncle Yue, Uncle Dugu, don't look at me like that. I understand that humans and Soul Beasts walk different paths." Bai Ye rubbed his nose, somewhat embarrassed.

Yue Guan and Poison Douluo exchanged a glance, then laughed. Someone like this was even more worthy of their loyalty.

Humans were humans, and Soul Beasts were Soul Beasts.

What was wrong with using a few schemes for a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone?

If it were them, they would probably do the same.

Still, Yue Guan was somewhat worried. "Xiao Ye, your plan is excellent. Once I explain it to the Pope, Spirit Hall can cooperate with you well. But are you truly certain that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast will sacrifice itself because of this?"

"Yes, Young Master Ye. Looking at the worst possibility, if she does not sacrifice herself, then wouldn't you..." After hearing Yue Guan say this, Dugu Bo also felt the risk was immense.

When Spirit Hall made its move, they could not possibly look after Bai Ye. If they accidentally killed him, they could not bear the consequences.

"How about I tell them to go a little easier when the time comes?" Yue Guan hesitated. Even so, he still felt the risk was too great.

Compared to a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast's Soul Bone, he hoped Bai Ye could grow up safely.

"No. It has to feel real. If necessary, we can make the act real." Bai Ye rejected Yue Guan's suggestion. "Do not forget my fourth soul skill, Rapid Healing. As long as I can activate that soul skill, no injury will be too severe."

"Besides, there is no 'if.' I firmly believe she will willingly sacrifice herself." Bai Ye's expression was resolute. Yue Guan and Dugu Bo could not say anything further and could only hope everything went according to plan.

"All right, then work hard to reach level fifty now. I fear delays may bring changes. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect already knows your potential, and they probably will not let this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast go either." Yue Guan reminded him before vanishing from the spot with Dugu Bo.

Bai Ye then began cultivating. After consuming a large number of immortal herbs, his cultivation speed was naturally much faster than before.