Chapter 135: Darkgold Dreadclaw, Wang Dong's Jealous Discovery
No one knew how much time had passed before Xiao Xiao slowly woke up.
The moment she saw Ye Chen, tears welled up—and she burst out crying.
"Waaah… it hurts so much, wuuuuu…"
Xiao Xiao threw her arms around Ye Chen's neck and wept like a child.
During the actual process, she hadn't shed a tear, but now the delayed pain washed over her in waves—so much that she couldn't hold it back anymore.
"There, there… you wanted to do this, remember?" Ye Chen said helplessly.
"But it really hurts… wuuu…" she sobbed, tears soaking his shirt.
Her earlier toughness had been pure pretense. Now she just wanted to cry her heart out.
"Still hurts? Let me rub it for you."
Ye Chen gently took her small hand in his own, softly massaging it.
"Mmm… a little…"
Feeling his warm touch, most of Xiao Xiao's grievance melted away, replaced by a delicate sweetness.
His care was the perfect medicine for her pain.
With his gentle comfort and hands soothing her palms, warmth spread through her heart—suddenly, the earlier suffering felt completely worth it.
"Alright, that's enough tears. Show me your soul bone skill—I bet it's amazing."
Ye Chen couldn't hide his curiosity. He wanted to see what power the Darkgold Dreadclaw now held.
"Okay!"
Xiao Xiao nodded eagerly, sharing his excitement.
The reason she'd endured so much agony was because she knew how valuable this opportunity was—she needed to grow stronger and shine during the freshman assessment. She couldn't bear to let Ye Chen down.
Raising her right hand, a faint dark-golden glow enveloped her fingers as they lengthened into sharp claws.
This time, though, the claws were completely different—their edge shimmered with a terrifying sharpness, radiating a sense that they could cut through anything.
She turned toward a nearby rock and lightly pressed her claws against it.
Shhh—
The sound was almost nonexistent. The stone split as easily as tofu, each claw passing through it like butter.
"This… this is crazy! If I hit someone with that, they'd be torn open instantly!"
Xiao Xiao covered her mouth in disbelief, stunned by the sheer power of it.
Clearly, this soul bone was far stronger than she had imagined.
"Try using the skill next," Ye Chen prompted.
"Okay!"
She nodded and raised her hand again, aiming toward an open patch of ground.
A moment later, her dark-gold claws erupted in radiant light.
A massive projection of the claws—three meters long—burst forth, slashing at the earth.
Shhh—
The attack didn't even kick up dust.
But when the light faded, five deep, three-meter-long grooves scarred the ground—each trench two meters deep.
"This… this is way too strong…"
Xiao Xiao stared wide-eyed at the trenches, awestruck.
She'd expected the ability to be powerful—but not this powerful!
"Incredible. With this alone, you'll dominate the freshman assessment," Ye Chen said, genuinely impressed.
The Darkgold Dreadclaw's pure physical might and cutting force were terrifying—unyielding, unstoppable destruction!
His own Ice Dragon Claw embodied the essence of absolute ice; not as forceful, but ultimately a bit stronger overall.
They each excelled in different ways.
Still, Ye Chen already had too many methods. For him, an extra skill like this would merely be decoration—useful, but not essential.
For Xiao Xiao, however, it multiplied her strength several times over, and the stronger she grew, the greater the bone's value became.
He always treated his people well, and Xiao Xiao was so docile and endearing—it was only natural he shared some fortune with her.
Perhaps fate itself had decided this soul bone was meant for her.
"Mmph… this ability's too strong. What if I accidentally kill someone with it?"
Her excitement turned to worry.
A soul skill like this could easily kill even a Soul Elder if aimed right. If she hit a classmate during an assessment, the results would be catastrophic—she'd win, yes, but likely be expelled or worse.
"You only just fused with it. Control will come with practice. In time, you'll handle it perfectly," Ye Chen reassured her.
"That's good to hear~"
She patted her small chest in relief.
For a moment there, she'd genuinely feared becoming a killer by accident.
"Well, we've gained a lot today. Let's head back."
Smiling, Ye Chen gently wiped away the tear stains from her cheeks and helped her up.
"Mm~ I've learned so much today—all thanks to you!"
Xiao Xiao hopped up lightly, wrapping her arms around his neck, planting a sweet kiss on his cheek.
"So, do I get a reward for all that?" Ye Chen teased, hands slipping to support her thighs as he grinned.
"Um…" Xiao Xiao blushed, whispering against his shoulder, "T-then… tonight… you can do whatever you want…"
"Anything?" Ye Chen arched an eyebrow, squeezing playfully.
"E-except that…" she stammered.
She still remembered the previous time—and she wasn't ready to handle that again.
"Haha, fine. I'll look forward to it." Ye Chen laughed and carried her swiftly out of the Star Dou Forest using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step.
Once outside, he summoned his flying soul tool, and they soared toward Shrek Academy.
…
That night, Ye Chen fully enjoyed Xiao Xiao's "service," leaving him completely satisfied.
She was becoming more adorable by the day—innocent yet obedient, willing to follow his every whim.
Their cultivation session also showed astonishing results—their resonance amplifying to seventyfold speed. Clearly, Xiao Xiao's affection for him had skyrocketed, nearly doubling in just a few days.
…
Afterward, Ye Chen escorted her back to her dorm before heading to his own.
But as he neared his room, he sensed someone inside.
"Huh, Wang Dong's back already?" He raised an eyebrow in mild surprise.
Pushing the door open, he found Wang Dong tidying up, currently bent over making his bed.
It seemed Ye Chen's "discipline" had paid off—Wang Dong had become impressively diligent.
"Ye Chen, you're back~" Wang Dong chirped, rushing over and hugging him tightly.
Just as Ye Chen was about to speak, Wang Dong frowned and sniffed at his chest.
"…Wait. That's not your scent. There's another girl's smell on you!"
Wang Dong's eyes instantly sharpened, a dangerous glint flashing in them.
Ye Chen: "…"
(END CHAPTER)
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