In the central area of Star Dou Great Forest, the Sky Azure Bull Python Da Ming Daming was soaking in the lake water when he said to the Titan Giant Ape Er Ming beside him, "Hey, Erming, that kid Qi Ling and Sister Xiao Wu have been hiding in that weird barrier for almost half a day now, why haven't they come out yet? Could something have happened to them?"
Er Ming was happily devouring some unidentified fruit when he heard Da Ming's words. He couldn't help but say, "I don't know, perhaps it's preparation for resurrecting Sister Xiao Wu's mother."
"Really? I do sense that the concentration of spiritual energy around here has inexplicably increased, as if some rare herb has been ingested," Da Ming said. "In that case, it must be Sister Xiao Wu's Twin-Blossomed Joined-Stalk Heartbreak Red."
"But even so, after such a long time, shouldn't it have been completely absorbed by now? That kind of Immortal Herb shouldn't be that difficult to absorb, right?"
Er Ming sighed helplessly and said, "Ah, who knows? Maybe they've already finished absorbing it and are doing something else."
Da Ming asked in confusion, "Other things? What else could it be? What could possibly require a separate space where not even a trace of anything can be seen or heard?"
Er Ming looked at Da Ming and said, "Boss, aren't you usually very smart? How come you don't even understand this? Sister Xiao Wu and that kid haven't seen each other for so long, they're like dry wood meeting a raging fire, it's consensual, what else do you think they could be doing?"
"Huh? Huh!!? You mean, they are..." Da Ming said incredulously, "Isn't that a bit much? There's no need to be in such a hurry, is there?"
"You know perfectly well that Sister Xiao Wu is incredibly loyal; once she's made up her mind about someone or something, she'll never change her mind," Er Ming said. "Therefore, she doesn't care about anything else; she only follows her most sincere wishes."
"I think maybe it was Sister Xiao Wu who took the initiative inside. Boss, let's not worry about this. They'll come looking for us when they come out on their own."
Then, Er Ming leaped up, grabbed a tree trunk in the bushes, and swung away, Da Ming, looking shocked, slowly sank to the bottom of the lake.
In fact, the situation inside the barrier was exactly as Da Ming and Er Ming had guessed correctly. While Qi Ling was enjoying Xiao Wu's initiative, she also said with some concern, " Xiao Wu, is that enough? I'm worried that if you continue, it will put a strain on your body."
Xiao Wu protested, "No, Brother Qi, this is what you owe me all this time! Of course I'm going to get it all back! Just lie here and enjoy it, you know my waist is very flexible."
As she spoke, Xiao Wu pressed a hand on Qi Ling's chest to make him lie down properly, while she continued to demand the debts Qi Ling had accumulated over the past period.
Of course, although Xiao Wu talked a big game, how could she compare to Qi Ling? Qi Ling's endurance and stamina were monstrous. In the end, Xiao Wu could only be defeated.
Qi Ling held Xiao Wu in her arms, and the two cuddled tenderly within the barrier. Afterward, Qi Ling said with a smile, "Why aren't you spouting your bold words anymore? Didn't you just say you were determined to make me admit defeat? Why isn't that enough now?"
Xiao Wu blushed, clearly remembering the words she had spoken in the heat of the moment, as well as other embarrassing remarks. She whispered, "Hmph, next time, next time I'll definitely make you admit defeat!"
"Alright, alright, you're so competitive even in this area," Qi Ling said helplessly. "You should rest and prepare to absorb your mother's Soul Ring and Soul Bone; that's the important thing we should be doing right now."
Xiao Wu replied, "It's alright, Brother Qi. I can feel it. I've completely absorbed the medicinal power of the Twin-Blossomed Joined-Stalk Heartbreak Red just now, and I'm in great shape! I can absorb Mom's Soul Ring and Soul Bone now."
"Really? Let me see." Qi Ling examined Xiao Wu again and said, "Yes, indeed, Xiao Wu, your Soul Power Level has reached level 90, which means you can absorb Soul Ring and Soul Bone. Moreover, with the power of this Immortal Herb protecting you, the burden on you will be much less."
"In that case, let's begin."
Then, Qi Ling took out the Soul Bone of Xiao Wu's mother from her own body and activated her Ring Sealing Technique, revealing the Soul Ring of Xiao Wu's mother.
After acquiring Xiao Wu's mother's Soul Ring and Soul Bone from Qian Xunji, Qi Ling had to seal them with the Ring Sealing Technique to preserve them, which meant he couldn't use the Ring Sealing Technique himself.
Although she lost a powerful ability, it was all worth it to revive Xiao Wu's mother. Now, Qi Ling slowly released the 100,000-year-old red Soul Ring and presented it to Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu took the Soul Bone, feeling the familiar sensation on the Soul Ring and Soul Bone before her. She was so excited that she was about to cry, and couldn't help but say to herself, "Mom, I'll be able to see you again soon! Please wait a little longer."
However, Xiao Wu then asked Qi Ling, " Brother Qi, I didn't obtain this Soul Ring myself, so can I still get it?"
"It definitely wouldn't work with anyone else, or with any other Soul Ring," Qi Ling said. "But, Xiao Wu, this is your mother. You have to believe that your mother would never refuse you."
Hearing Qi Ling say this, Xiao Wu mustered her courage and made up her mind. She then reached out her hand towards the Soul Ring in front of her. As soon as she touched it, a familiar and warm feeling spread throughout Xiao Wu's body.
Just as Qi Ling said, how could a mother refuse her child? The moment Xiao Wu's hand touched the Soul Ring, the 100,000-year-old Soul Ring seemed impatient, eager to offer its power to Xiao Wu.
Although this process is not as smooth as a sacrifice, it greatly reduces Xiao Wu's burden and does not create any mental or spiritual burden.
At that moment, the Soul Ring in Xiao Wu's hand slowly floated up and merged into her body along with the Soul Ring. There was no sense of discomfort, as if the Soul Ring and Soul Bone were operating on their own.
Finally, when everything was over, Xiao Wu skipped the absorption process and directly obtained the power of the Soul Ring and Soul Bone, and her Soul Power Level reached level 92!
Despite feeling the power she had gained, Xiao Wu felt little joy. Instead, she was filled with sadness, and her longing for her mother once again filled her heart.
Just then, Qi Ling smiled and patted Xiao Wu's head, saying, "Don't worry, Xiao Wu, everything will go smoothly, I promise you!"