Picking Up Fragments in Douluo Continent: Chapter 28

"What's your soul skill? Let me try it out." The muscular man's tone softened slightly.

"Hmph, I suddenly don't feel like supporting you. This big sister can give it a try instead."

"You!"

The muscular Soul Master rolled up his sleeves, ready to teach Lu Feng a lesson.

Quick on his feet, Lu Feng darted behind the female Soul Master.

"Kid, if you're a man, come out and fight me one-on-one. What kind of skill is hiding behind a woman?" the muscular Soul Master shouted.

"Hehe, the first lesson for a Support Spirit Master is running!" Lu Feng said smugly.

"Enough, Man Sandao, stop fooling around. Brother Tang Er, let me try your soul skill." The woman spoke calmly.

"Fine, Boss Lady, I'll listen to you." The muscular man grinned, then turned to Lu Feng. "Kid, if your soul skill doesn't satisfy the boss, heheh..."

"Hmph, you couldn't find a stronger two-ring Support Spirit Master in the entire Heaven Dou Empire!"

As he spoke, Soul Power surged around Lu Feng. A small five-colored flower sprouted from his palm.

It had three emerald-green leaves, their veins like golden threads stretching all the way to the tips. The flower had five trumpet-shaped petals, colored cyan, red, brown, gold, and blue.

The moment the Five-Colored Flower appeared, the woman's expression sharpened. "The quality of this person's martial soul is no lower than mine!"

"Come on, let me feel your strength." Soul Power surged around the woman, and a blue Ice Bow appeared in her hand.

At the same time, two yellow and one purple soul rings rose from beneath her feet, pulsing up and down around her.

Picked up Yellow Martial Soul Ice Bow Fragment x1 (1/10)

Lu Feng gave the Ice Bow a glance and smiled calmly.

His hands circled at his sides, and the Five-Colored Flower automatically floated before him. A cyan and a red beam shot from its petals and entered the woman's body.

"Five Named Colors, first name: Strength!"

"Second name: Attack!"

Chapter 39: Professional Team

"Boss Lady, how do you feel?" the muscular Soul Master asked with concern.

The woman had her eyes closed as she silently circulated her Soul Power. Suddenly, she snapped her eyes open, and a powerful aura burst from her body.

The muscular Soul Master was caught off guard by the Soul Power shockwave and sent flying, landing face-first on the ground.

"Awesome!"

The woman let out a deep breath and shouted, "Hahaha, I feel like I can take on ten people right now!"

The three of them were stunned.

Their Boss Lady had always been straightforward, but she had never seemed this wild before, had she?

"Is there something wrong with this black kid's soul skill?" The muscular Soul Master turned to glare at Lu Feng warily.

"What are you looking at!" Lu Feng naturally knew that the three of them probably thought the woman did not look quite normal.

In truth, that was indeed the case.

The Five-Colored Flower's first soul skill increased strength and life recovery. There was nothing wrong with that skill.

But the martial soul's second soul skill was another matter.

Five-Colored Flower's second soul skill: increased the target Soul Master's attack by 10% and speed by 5%.

Just looking at that, it was undoubtedly a divine skill.

However, it had a minor side effect: it also granted the Soul Master a Frenzy effect.

As the name implied, after receiving support from Lu Feng's second soul skill, a Soul Master's body would become restless and violent. Their pain sensitivity would decrease, but so would their rationality.

Everyone would look like a helpless enemy waiting to be cut down!

Suddenly, the woman shouted at the muscular Soul Master, "Man Sandao, didn't you want to sleep with me? Come on. If you can beat me, then tonight, no matter what position you want, I'll let you do whatever you want!"

"Gasp! The side effects of this soul skill are this severe?" Seeing the woman's wild appearance, Lu Feng sucked in a sharp breath.

"Boss Lady, I... I..." The muscular Soul Master shuddered instinctively, unable to even speak properly.

At the same time, his face rapidly reddened, looking like a monkey's bright red backside.

"Oh? Looks like there's a story between these two?"

Seeing Man Sandao stammering, a fire of gossip immediately ignited in Lu Feng's heart.

"Hmph, coward!"

The woman snorted and strode over to Lu Feng, wrapping an arm around his head with hearty enthusiasm. "Brother Tang Er, your soul skill is incredible! Welcome to our soul beast hunting squad."

Lu Feng immediately felt like he had run face-first into a basketball. He hurriedly freed himself from the woman's embrace, wiped away nonexistent cold sweat from his forehead, and took a deep breath.

Lu Feng did not mind taking a little advantage, but he did not have a fetish for committing adultery in front of someone's husband.

At that moment, the fat Soul Master chuckled. "Haha, welcome aboard, Brother Tang Er! Let me introduce myself. I'm Gulas. My martial soul is a wine barrel, and I'm a level-thirty defense-type quasi Soul Elder."

As he spoke, Gulas introduced the other members of the squad to Lu Feng.

"This is our Boss Lady, Aixie. Her martial soul is the Ice Bow, and she's a level-thirty-eight agility-attack Battle Soul Elder."

"His name is Man Sandao. His martial soul is a broadsword, and he's a level-thirty-one power-attack Battle Soul Elder. He's a coward!"

The moment Gulas finished speaking, Man Sandao immediately became displeased.

"Fatty, say that again and I'll chop your dog head open in three strikes!"

"Hmph!" Gulas shot him a disdainful sideways glance.

He had long noticed the relationship between Man Sandao and Aixie. It was just that Man Sandao had always been so shy and hesitant that compared to the Boss Lady, he seemed more like a woman.

Gulas pointed at the last young man, who was thin, sharp-browed and bright-eyed, with a slightly weathered face. "His name is Ya Li. His martial soul is the Gale Sword, and he's a level-thirty-three agility-attack Battle Soul Elder."

Then Gulas leaned close to Lu Feng's ear and whispered, "Ya Li has been an orphan since childhood, so he doesn't like talking much."

After hearing Gulas's introduction, Lu Feng suddenly felt as though time and space had become confused.

Mid-lane Yasuo.

Jungle Rolling Wine Barrel.

Top-lane Barbarian King.

Bottom-lane Ashe.

As for him, the support, he seemed completely out of place.

At that moment, Aixie walked over and patted Lu Feng on the shoulder. "Brother Tang Er, this time we're helping Fatty hunt his third soul ring. We need at least a thousand-year defensive soul beast, preferably one around fifteen hundred years old."

Hearing that, Gulas scratched his head sheepishly. "Thank you, Boss Lady. Thank you, brothers. Once we get back, I'll treat you all to drinks."

"Enough, enough, you talk too much nonsense. Let's go!"

At Aixie's command, the group set off toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

As they walked down the quiet path, beastly roars occasionally echoed from all around them.

Within the squad, Man Sandao walked at the front to clear the way. Gulas and Ya Li stood on either side. The three formed a triangular formation, protecting Aixie and Lu Feng in the center.

The effects of Lu Feng's soul skill had long since faded. Aixie scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes and a cold expression. She held a map in her hand, occasionally guiding the team to change direction.

Surprisingly, the squad did not encounter a single battle along the way.

It was worth noting that, unlike ordinary civilian Soul Masters, all of their soul rings had optimal configurations.

Having returned to the Star Dou Great Forest, Lu Feng did not lower his guard even with a team around him. A faint purple glow covered his eyes as he carefully observed the surroundings.

Not far away, two ten-year soul beasts were fighting. With a thought, Lu Feng picked up the fragments they had dropped.

Picked up White Attribute Point Strength Fragment x1 (1/10)

Picked up White Attribute Point Defense Fragment x1 (1/10)

After walking for roughly half an hour, the squad finally encountered a thousand-year soul beast.

"A Thousand-Year Steel Armored Ape. It possesses both strength and defense. Judging by its size, it seems to be around thirteen hundred years old. Boss Lady, what do you think of this soul beast?" Man Sandao asked.

Aixie thought for a moment. "No. Fatty's first two soul rings are one attack and one defense. His third soul skill should preferably be a status-type skill. Keep heading west and look for a Scaled Beast."

Hearing that, Lu Feng glanced at Aixie without giving anything away. This woman knows her stuff. An ordinary defense-type Soul Master would definitely be tempted by this Steel Armor Ape.

"Steel Armor Apes have a strong sense of territory, so we should avoid—" Before Aixie could finish speaking, she suddenly noticed something unusual.

"No, this Steel Armor Ape has been seriously injured. Fatty, Man Sandao, prepare to attack! Ya Li, stay alert and protect Brother Tang Er at the same time."

"Boss Lady, doesn't Fatty have no use for this soul ring?" Lu Feng asked in confusion.

"Brother Tang Er, it seems you rarely joined squads of Soul Master hunters before, right? A Steel Armor Ape's heart is a treasure. Consuming it can greatly increase a Soul Master's muscular strength."

"Even if you don't consume it yourself, a complete heart from a thousand-year Steel Armor Ape can sell for at least three hundred Gold Soul Coins!"

As she spoke, Soul Power surged around Aixie as she aimed at the Steel Armor Ape's head.

"Hey, doesn't the book say that soul beasts are becoming fewer and fewer, and that unless it's a necessary soul ring, we should avoid needless killing?" Lu Feng asked uncertainly.

Aixie lowered her bow and looked at Lu Feng, a trace of surprise flashing through her eyes.

"Brother Tang Er, you do have a point. But soul beasts are still soul beasts. If I don't kill them and obtain resources, I have no way to grow stronger."

"If one day I encounter a soul beast I cannot contend with, can I pray for it to spare me?"

Chapter 40: The Real Deal

"If this Steel Armor Ape were in peak condition, there would be no need for us to provoke it. But it's extremely weak right now. It might even die in someone else's hands tomorrow."

"If Heaven grants it and you do not take it, you will suffer for it!"

Before her words had even faded, Aixie drew her bow. Soul Power gathered, and a translucent light-blue arrow formed atop the Ice Bow.

Whoosh!

The sharp arrow shot forth at high speed. Unable to dodge in time, the Steel Armor Ape was struck in its right shoulder.

Roar!

The Steel Armor Ape roared, trying to scare everyone away, but it did not attack directly.

"Huh!"

Lu Feng stared at the left side of the Steel Armor Ape's abdomen. Though it was well hidden, he could vaguely make out a wound there. It had already scabbed over, so it should have been an old injury.

However, judging from the dullness in the Steel Armor Ape's eyes, it was still in a weakened state.

It should be a wound left behind by some kind of poison, Lu Feng thought to himself.

At the Soul Master Academy, I learned about identifying soul beasts and matching soul rings. I could tell the age of a Steel Armor Ape at a glance, but I failed to notice its condition. This kind of real wilderness combat experience isn't something textbooks can teach.

Lu Feng glanced at Aixie. This woman was indeed no ordinary person if she could become the squad leader.

"First soul skill: Whirlwind Slash!"

Man Sandao swung his broadsword and charged forward. The blade spun in his hands like a windmill before shooting straight toward the Steel Armor Ape with a sharp swish.

Roar! The Steel Armor Ape let out a low growl, and a layer of earth-yellow Soul Power covered its entire body.

Innate soul skill: Copper Skin, Iron Bones.

Bang!

The broadsword struck the Steel Armor Ape's head and was immediately knocked away. However, the shield around the Steel Armor Ape's body also dimmed considerably.

"As expected, it's already at the end of its rope. Under normal circumstances, a thousand-year Steel Armor Ape's innate soul skill would be enough to block a Soul Elder's third soul skill." Lu Feng narrowed his eyes and carefully observed the battlefield.

"First soul skill: Rolling Wine Barrel!"

Gulas thrust out his large belly, holding a purple wine barrel in his right hand. He pulled out the stopper, and purple vapor continuously poured from the barrel.

After roughly three seconds, Gulas hurled the wine barrel in his hand.

Boom!

The instant the barrel struck the Steel Armor Ape, a violent explosion erupted.

Awooo! The Steel Armor Ape cried out miserably and was blasted away, smashing heavily into the trunk of a large tree.