With his current physical strength, absorbing a soul ring over six thousand years old would pose no problem.
He had kept his first two soul rings within the normal range because he had no choice. Now that he had a Titled Douluo's protection, he no longer needed to hide so much. Why wouldn't he push his choice to the limit?
Ever since appearing and speaking with Li Mingzhu, Dugu Bo had known he was a stubborn mule. Seeing how firmly he insisted, there was little Dugu Bo could do.
In the end, he sighed helplessly and headed to the Void Spirit Crane's habitat to catch a soul beast for Li Mingzhu.
After Dugu Bo left, Dugu Yan hurried over to Li Mingzhu and anxiously grabbed his arm. "Brother Mingzhu, please think it over again. A soul ring over six thousand years old is far too dangerous!"
Li Mingzhu felt a headache coming on at Dugu Yan's pleading. After all, she only wanted what was best for him, so he could hardly say anything against it.
Yet seeing her looking so upset and close to tears left him feeling strangely distressed as well. He could only soothe her gently!
A quarter of an hour later.
Dugu Bo appeared before them, using his soul power to hold aloft a crane-shaped soul beast covered in scales.
Li Mingzhu mentally gave Dugu Bo a thumbs-up for his efficiency. The soul beast he had captured was none other than the Void Spirit Crane he wanted!
Seeing Dugu Bo toss the half-dead Void Spirit Crane onto the ground, Li Mingzhu quickly stepped forward and cupped his hands in thanks. "Thank you, Senior Dugu!"
Dugu Bo waved a hand, utterly unconcerned. "You helped Yanyan, so naturally, I'll help you."
"This soul beast has been poisoned by me.