Lin Chen's gaze swept past the scattered scorpion corpses littering the ground and finally settled on the largest of them all—the Pink Lady's body at the center of the clearing.
With a sliver of hope in his heart, Lin Chen slowly stepped forward.
His fingertips moved, and he took out a finely polished, sharp little sword. Without the slightest hesitation, he bent down and steadily applied force with his wrist. The sharp tip easily sliced through the Pink Lady's tough outer carapace.
Accompanied by a faint tearing sound, the hard shell was slowly cut open, exposing the clearly defined, moist, reddish flesh beneath.
His movements were meticulous and practiced. Following the Soul Beast's anatomy, he peeled back layer after layer, carefully examining her bones and every part of her body without overlooking a single corner.
Soul Bones lay hidden within Soul Beasts. Their composition was unique, utterly unlike ordinary bones. If one was present, it would be recognizable at a glance.
Seeing this, his teammates stopped to watch. A hint of anticipation quietly crept onto their previously relaxed faces.
Soul Bones were among the rarest treasures on the Douluo Continent. Their value far exceeded that of ordinary Soul Rings, and obtaining one depended heavily on chance, making them exceedingly difficult to acquire.
Even high-ranking Soul Masters found it extremely difficult to obtain a Soul Bone suited to them. If this thousand-year Pink Lady yielded one, it would be an extraordinary windfall.
Everyone stood quietly and waited, their eyes fixed on Lin Chen's movements. For a moment, the forest fell silent, leaving only the soft rustling of leaves in the wind.
Time slowly passed. A short while later, Lin Chen finished examining the Pink Lady's entire body and slowly put away his little sword. He straightened, clear disappointment lingering between his