It was evening the day before we were to return to our sect.
Tang Feng sat or lay on the sofa in the hotel room. The warm yellow light shone down, reflecting a deep, dark Soul Bone in his palm.
This is the Ghost Shadow Leopard Left Leg Bone that I obtained during my training in the Star Dou Great Forest.
It was a deep purple color, about a foot long, with Gui Mei shadow patterns flowing across its surface, as if black mist was circulating within its bones.
Although it is not very old, it combines speed and darkness attributes, and is almost identical to Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat, making it extremely suitable for her.
Tang Feng ran his fingers over the patterns on the Soul Bone, his brows furrowing slightly. Should he give it to her? This was a question Tang Feng had been asking himself for three days straight.
Based on my observations over this period, this girl is worth investing in. She has a strong will, good talent, and, more importantly, a clear mind and doesn't cause trouble. She would be a good partner.
If she can grow up smoothly, her future achievements will definitely be remarkable. This Soul Bone might be the key to breaking through her current predicament.
But what is Soul Bone? It is a priceless treasure capable of unleashing a bloodbath. A common man is innocent, but possessing such a treasure is a crime.
If the news leaks out, not only the Star Luo Imperial Family, but even Titled Douluo might be drawn to it. How could a lonely and helpless girl possibly protect it?
Tang Feng closed his eyes, and the image of her tearful yet stubborn gaze floated into his mind.
After a long while, Tang Feng opened his eyes, a resolute glint in them. He stored the Soul Bone in his storage ring and muttered to himself, "Give it to her. With her temperament, she should know how to conceal her strength. As for the price, we'll talk about that later."
He then left the room and headed to the Soto Great Soul Arena.
Zhu Zhuqing arrived at the Soul Fighting Arena as usual, dressed in black, her hair still covered with fine dust from rock climbing.
Tang Feng leaned against the wall pillar and said before she could speak, "It's the last day. I'm going back to the sect tomorrow."
Zhu Zhuqing's movements suddenly stopped, her fingertips unconsciously tightening around her sleeve, her voice slightly tense. "Will you come back?"
Tang Feng looked at her lowered eyelashes and replied with some reluctance, "Probably."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't ask any further questions, but simply nodded silently and turned to walk towards the Soul Fighting Arena.
"Wait," Tang Feng suddenly called out to her, "We're not Soul Fighting today. Come with me, I have something to give you."
After saying that, he walked straight towards the hotel where he was staying.
Zhu Zhuqing stood frozen, staring at Tang Feng's retreating figure. Was that the direction of his hotel? Zhu Zhuqing's heart skipped a beat, and her ears instantly burned red.
After a moment's hesitation, his feet followed as if out of control.
The hotel room was dimly lit, and Zhu Zhuqing looked somewhat uneasy.
Tang Feng closed the door and, seeing Zhu Zhuqing's unusual expression, guessed that she might have misunderstood something.
He walked to the sofa, took out the Soul Bone from his storage ring, and the dark purple bone glowed faintly under the light.
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils contracted sharply, and she subconsciously took a half step back, asking in confusion, "Is this Soul Bone?"
Tang Feng placed the Soul Bone on the coffee table and pushed it in front of her, saying, " Ghost Shadow Leopard Left Leg Bone. Although it's not very old, it has speed and dark attributes, which are a perfect match for your Hell Spirit Cat."
Zhu Zhuqing stood frozen in place. Of course, she knew what Soul Bone meant, especially a high-quality Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, a treasure that countless Soul Master could never obtain in their entire lives. And now, Tang Feng had casually placed it in front of her.
"Why?" Zhu Zhuqing's voice was hoarse as she stared intently at the Soul Bone, but dared not reach out.
Tang Feng looked at Zhu Zhuqing with gentle eyes and said, "Because I admire your strength and hard work, and most importantly, its attributes are very suitable for you, not for me."
Tang Feng paused, then added, "Consider it a favor for getting to know you. The Soul Bone is yours; do with it as you see fit."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak, but slowly stretched out her hand. The moment her fingertips touched the Soul Bone, a cool and powerful energy surged into her body.
She asked nervously, "What do you need me to do?"
Tang Feng shook his head and said seriously, "It's nothing. Just like you said, becoming stronger means taking control of your own destiny! If you've thought it through, absorb it now. I'll protect you!"
A resolute glint flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. She sat cross-legged on the sofa, rested the Soul Bone against her left leg, and began to absorb it.
An hour later, the Soul Bone was complete.
"How are you feeling?" Tang Feng asked.
"Hmm... it feels great. The attributes of this Soul Bone are indeed very suitable for me, increasing my Soul Power by two levels, allowing me to break through to level 30 directly."
What skills?
Zhu Zhuqing stood up, black Soul Power swirling around her, vaguely forming the phantom of a three-headed Ghost Shadow Leopard.
She lightly stepped forward, her figure blurring instantly, leaving only a blurry afterimage as her true form appeared by the window.
"This skill is called ' Hell Ghost Shadow,' which can create clones, and the original body can Teleportation between the clones. At the same time, speed and attack power are increased by 30%."
Tang Feng nodded slightly and said, "Yes, it suits you very well. But you know how precious Soul Bone are, so remember, never reveal Soul Bone existence unless absolutely necessary."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded solemnly.
Tang Feng then casually flipped through his storage ring and took out a dark, gelatinous substance, oval in shape, with a wrinkled surface, like a piece of solidified ink.
But the moment it was exposed to the air, a strong and exciting fragrance suddenly burst forth, instantly filling the entire room.
Zhu Zhuqing, being from the Star Luo Zhu Family, was well-informed and recognized the item at a glance.
Her cheeks flushed crimson, even her earlobes seemed to bleed, and her heart pounded wildly in her chest. Whale Rubber! And a five-thousand-year-old one at that, the kind of creature said to be able to aphrodisiac and enhance marital relations...
Tang Feng's temple throbbed as he looked at her expression, and he cursed inwardly, "What kind of garbage are these people's brains filled with?"
Tang Feng quickly spoke up before she could overthink, explaining, "This is for body tempering! It can improve physical constitution, increase the lifespan of Soul Ring absorption, and is especially beneficial for Agility Attack System like you, strengthening your muscles and bones!"
Zhu Zhuqing stood frozen in place, her voice barely audible. "Oh... oh... I understand..."
"You know?" Tang Feng Tang Feng was utterly incredulous. He walked into the bathroom, took out some ice cubes he had prepared beforehand from his storage ring, poured them into the bathtub, and then filled it with cold water.
When Tang Feng came out, Zhu Zhuqing was still standing there, her cheeks so red they could fry an egg, her eyes darting around, not daring to look at Tang Feng.
"What are you standing there for?" Tang Feng asked, puzzled.
"Oh, what should I do?" Zhu Zhuqing was at a loss, her voice stammering.
Tang Feng picked up the Whale Rubber, released his Soul Power from his palm, and in a short while, the glue-like substance quickly melted into a thick red liquid. The fishy smell became stronger, but it also gained a strange fragrance.
Tang Feng poured the medicine into a jade bowl and handed it to her, saying, "Swallow it directly, then go to the bathroom. Once the medicine takes effect, take off all your clothes... cough, take them all off, sit in the ice tub, and use your Soul Power to refine it. Just stay awake and don't pass out."
Zhu Zhuqing took the bowl, and without hesitation, tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp.
The liquid slid down her snow-white neck. She wiped it off haphazardly, then ducked into the bathroom, her steps slightly unsteady.
The door slammed shut.
Tang Feng let out a long breath, leaned against the wall, and listened to the bathroom first silent, then came suppressed groans, and then the sound of water splashing.
Tang Feng closed his eyes and sat in meditation to wait.
One hour later.
The bathroom door slowly opened, and a wave of cold air mixed with a strong, fishy smell rushed out.
Zhu Zhuqing came out, her long hair dripping wet, her face almost translucent with paleness. But her eyes were surprisingly bright.
She clenched her fingers and said excitedly, "My body has expelled a lot of impurities, my bones and muscles have at least doubled in strength, and my Soul Power has also become much stronger."
Tang Feng opened his eyes, looked her up and down, and nodded with satisfaction. "Not bad. You can now absorb about three thousand years' worth of Soul Ring. How about we go to the Star Dou Great Forest now?"
Zhu Zhuqing paused for a moment, her long, wet hair still clinging to her cheeks. Now? In the middle of the night? But she hesitated only for a second before immediately replying, "Okay!"
Tang Feng said nothing more and pushed open the door to leave. Zhu Zhuqing followed closely behind. The two walked out of Suotuo City, and in a deserted area on the outskirts of the city, a pair of burning dragon wings suddenly unfolded behind Tang Feng, and crimson-gold flames spread several meters in the night.
Zhu Zhuqing had already seen the External Soul Bone that should exist, so she wasn't very surprised.
Tang Feng grabbed her waist, and with a flap of his dragon wings, the two of them soared into the sky like shooting stars.
The wind whistled in her ears. It was Zhu Zhuqing's first time experiencing a long-distance high-altitude flight. Her heart was pounding in her chest. She was a little afraid of heights, but the arm around her waist was as steady as iron, which inexplicably made her feel at ease.
She finally couldn't help but ask, "What is your Martial Soul?"
"That's a load of rubbish!"
Volume 5