Perhaps because of the presence of that giant python, there were no other powerful Soul Beast within dozens of miles of the lake, which was why Lin Chen felt at ease letting the women go into the water.
Splash... splash...
" Brother Lin Chen, we're back!"
Hu Liena looked at the spirit fruit in her hand, a glint of light flashing in her beautiful eyes. " Brother Chen, this looks like Vermilion Fruit. It can directly enhance Soul Master's Soul Power after consumption, and it's priceless. Vermilion Fruit Vermilion Fruit are almost extinct on the Douluo Continent. The last time one appeared was at an auction more than ten years ago!"
Lin Chen raised an eyebrow. "That amazing?"
"Hmm~ This kind of spiritual fruit is already considered an extremely rare spiritual item, and it's effective even for Soul Master below the Titled Douluo!"
As the His Holiness the Pope disciple, Hu Liena possesses a vast amount of knowledge, far surpassing that of Lin Chen, a complete novice.
" Bing'er, how many are there in total?"
"Twenty-four!" Shui Bing'er said happily. "Moreover, the spiritual energy in the lake is extremely abundant, at least dozens of times stronger than outside."
Lin Chen chuckled lightly, "That's just right for the twelve of us, two for each person."
Shui Bing'er hesitated for a long time before saying, " Brother Lin Chen dealt with the giant python and those people in the Worship Hall. This kind of spiritual fruit is so precious, how can we be worthy of using it?"
Even the strong-willed Huo Wu felt a little embarrassed. " Brother Lin Chen, we barely contributed anything, how can we get so much?"
Xue Wu and Yu Hairou echoed each other's sentiments. Although they were fiery-tempered, they knew what was important. Such spiritual fruits were priceless and unavailable in the outside world.
Lin Chen frowned slightly and said calmly, "First, you are my women, so there's no question of whether you're worthy or not; second, as my people, you only need to unconditionally obey my orders, understand?"
The girls blushed and nodded obediently.
Huo Wu, secretly harboring feelings for him, asked timidly, " Brother Lin Chen, do I have one too?"
"Everyone here contributed, I said, everyone did!" Lin Chen suddenly said, "By the way, Bing'er, this Soul Bone is water-attribute, why don't you refine it?"
Shui Bing'er's delicate body trembled, and she was about to refuse...
"Hmm?" Lin Chen's expression turned serious.
" Bing'er thanks Brother Lin Chen ~" Shui Bing'er accepted the Soul Bone, her blue eyes filled with tears, her heart completely captivated by his image.
Soul Bone are top-tier spiritual objects in the Douluo Continent, and even Soul Douluo and Titled Douluo may not possess them. Unexpectedly, Lin Chen casually gave them to his woman.
Shui Yue'er and Yu Hairou, along with the other girls, looked delighted. They were close sisters, and they knew that among the seven of them, Shui Bing'er had the best talent and was the most suitable to absorb this Soul Bone. So they were happy for her and also felt lucky themselves...
On the other side
Ning Rongrong stared blankly at Lin Chen, then suddenly asked, " Xiao Wu, does Brother Lin Chen have many Soul Bone?"
Xiao Wu shook her head. "How could that be? If Brother Chen had Soul Bone, he wouldn't have chosen not to use it!"
Ning Rongrong's exquisite face was filled with confusion. "Then why did he give the Soul Bone to Bing'er? That's Eighty Thousand Year Soul Bone!"
"Because they are Brother Chen's women, and Brother Chen just said that this Soul Bone is compatible with Bing'er, so there's no problem giving it to her."
Ning Rongrong nodded. "I know, I'm just a little surprised."
Xiao Wu suddenly blurted out, "Hehe... Rongrong, don't you think Brother Chen is great? How did it feel to be held in Brother Chen's arms just now?"
Ning Rongrong's pretty face flushed slightly, and she gave her a shy glare. "Oh, Xiao Wu, what nonsense are you talking about? He's your husband!"
Xiao Wu said lightly, "He could be your husband too~"
Ning Rongrong was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear. She stomped her foot and ran away shyly, saying, " Xiao Wu, I'm not talking to you anymore~"
After doing all this, Xiao Wu happily went to report to her husband and master.
Lakeside
A stunningly beautiful girl in a light blue short skirt squatted by the lake, her light blue eyes staring blankly at the water. The scene of being held in Lin Chen's arms just moments before, and the image of defeating the enemy with a single sword strike, were still vivid in her mind, making her heart tremble.
However, he was Xiao Wu's husband, and another figure lingered in her mind. Unfortunately, that figure was only a food-type Soul Master, and her father and the rules of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would not allow them to truly be together.
What should I do? I'm so conflicted...
Just then, footsteps sounded behind her, Ning Rongrong quickly stood up. "Who's there?"
"Me~"
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Ning Rongrong asked awkwardly, " Brother Lin Chen, what brings you here?"
Lin Chen said calmly, "Today's battle made me see my own shortcomings, and also the flaws of you support Soul Master."
Ning Rongrong nodded. "Yes, its attack and defense are both extremely weak, and it has absolutely no ability to protect itself."
Lin Chen took out a spiritual object. "This is a Leg Soul Bone. It can increase speed and Soul Power circulation. You can absorb it."
The Soul Bone he retrieved was one of the three Soul Bone he obtained after winning the championship. Back then, Bibi Dong even told him to use this Soul Bone to woo girls, and who would have thought that this guy would actually use it today.
Speed-type Soul Bone are very suitable for support Soul Master. They can help them dodge attacks and keep up with the battlefield. If she had Leg Soul Bone, she could have caught up with Lin Chen in time to provide support when he was fighting the giant python at the end.
Real battlefields and competitive matches are two different concepts...
Ning Rongrong's exquisite face showed a hint of panic. "No, Brother Lin Chen, this is too valuable, I can't accept it!"
Lin Chen smiled faintly, "Giving you Soul Bone isn't entirely because I like you. You're the only support Soul Master in our team. If your safety isn't guaranteed, our overall strength will decrease, and wouldn't we have even fewer opportunities in Death Canyon?"
Ning Rongrong: "But..."
Seeing that she still wanted to refuse, Lin Chen directly grasped her soft hand and placed it in hers. " Soul Bone are meant to be used. If you don't use them, wouldn't it be a waste?"
Ning Rongrong tried to pull her hand away, but to no avail. She could only let him do as he pleased, her pretty face slightly flushed. " Brother Lin Chen," she said, "I heard from Xiao Wu that you don't have Soul Bone yet. Why don't you Soul Bone this one?"
"Hehe..." Lin Chen smiled faintly, "I didn't have any before, but I have some now. Take it. If you feel embarrassed, just put in more effort when you need it in battle in the future."
Ning Rongrong lowered her head and whispered, "I will, thank you, Brother Lin Chen ~"
"Heh... just a verbal thank you?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Ning Rongrong, not knowing where she got the courage, tiptoed and kissed him on the cheek. A blush then spread from her pretty face to her snow-white neck.
Smack
Lin Chen's lips curled up slightly as he grasped her soft hand and pulled her into his arms, then leaned down and captured her soft lips.
"Ugh..."
Ning Rongrong's pale blue eyes were wide open. Her hands were struggling at first, but as time went by, she slowly wrapped her arms around his neck. Her bright eyes were half-closed, and her expression was very intoxicated.
A kiss sealed their love.
Another frail figure in her mind was instantly torn apart. With the support of talent, strength, appearance, status, and a sense of security, what is a simple "I like you" worth?
Poor Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was still trying to politely decline the Spirit Hall's offer of recruitment by using his daughter as an excuse. Little did he know that in less than a month, his precious daughter would be won over by Lin Chen.
From this day forward, Ning Rongrong will be Lin Chen's personal assistant, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will no longer be able to escape the Spirit Hall's chariot!