Chapter 159 The Grand Elder:
"Sect Master, why don't you just absorb this Soul Bone?"
Dugu Bo's voice rang out, breaking the silent atmosphere.
"Elder Dugu, do you not want this Soul Bone?"
"This Soul Bone was dropped by a Medusa, and your eighth Soul Ring is from a Medusa. In other words, there is no one else in the world more compatible with this Soul Bone than you."
Yu Yuanzhen looked at Dugu Bo with some surprise. He hadn't expected Dugu Bo to have such great courage.
A 60,000-year skull bone—he was just giving it away like that?
"To say I don't want it would be a lie."
"However, I know the meaning of the word 'contentment.' During this Spirit Hunting, I obtained a Soul Ring that is highly compatible with my Martial Soul, and because of that, my Martial Soul has evolved. I now have the possibility of making a Breakthrough to Titled Douluo."
"It can be said that this harvest has far exceeded my expectations."
"What else could I possibly be unsatisfied with?"
As Dugu Bo spoke, the expression on his face gradually became calm and composed.
The harvest this time was truly excellent. He didn't need to think about grabbing every single benefit; being too greedy could sometimes invite disaster.
"...Elder Dugu, this mindset is truly rare."
Yu Yuanzhen sighed with emotion.
Contentment—it is a simple word, but actually achieving it is not so easy.
"If it were a while ago, I would have accepted this Soul Bone, but there is no need now."
Yu Yuanzhen shook his head. He didn't feel any regret about not being able to absorb this 60,000-year skull bone.
He had already obtained an 80,000-year torso bone and a 30,000-year skull bone, and because of these two Soul Bones, his Soul Power Rank had increased directly by three levels.
Most importantly, they had just happened upon them.
They hadn't paid a single price for them.
To not be satisfied under these circumstances would be a bit greedy.
"Oh? Sect Master, do you mean you obtained a Skull Spirit Bone not long ago?"
Dugu Bo looked at Yu Yuanzhen's head with some surprise.
"Yes, I obtained it not long ago."
Yu Yuanzhen didn't elaborate; he just smiled and glanced at Yu Xiaogang.
"In that case, it seems the Sect Master has had very good luck recently."
Dugu Bo said, then turned his gaze toward the Soul Bone.
With Yu Yuanzhen present, Dugu Bo naturally thought about yielding the Soul Bone to him.
After all, if Yu Yuanzhen's strength increased, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect would be stronger, and the Dugu Family, as subordinates, would also be able to live better lives.
However, now that Yu Yuanzhen didn't need it, the ownership of this Soul Bone was hard to say.
"Sect Master, I suggest letting Xiaogang absorb this Soul Bone."
The Grand Elder pondered for a moment, then finally looked at Yu Xiaogang.
A Skull Spirit Bone, and a 60,000-year one at that; a Soul Bone of this age, even if it were a limb bone, would be of immeasurable value.
Not to mention that it was a skull bone, second only to the torso bone.
Currently, within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, there were several people who might have a chance to achieve Titled Douluo if they absorbed this Soul Bone.
Like himself, the Second Elder, and the Third Elder; they were all Soul Douluo, and a 60,000-year Soul Bone would very likely allow them to break through to Titled Douluo.
But unfortunately, compared to these old fellows becoming Titled Douluo...
What the Grand Elder wanted to pursue was cultivating an absolute powerhouse!
That was why he wanted Yu Xiaogang to absorb this Soul Bone.
Yu Xiaogang already had extraordinary potential and a promising future; achieving Titled Douluo was only a matter of time.
Under these circumstances, the Grand Elder wanted to add even more to Yu Xiaogang, wanting him not only to become a Titled Douluo, but to become one quickly, and furthermore, after becoming a Titled Douluo, to be the strongest among his peers.
So, a Soul Bone that could give him a chance to become a Titled Douluo?
"I don't need it!"
"I only want to see the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect give birth to an extraordinary powerhouse!"
Hearing the Grand Elder's words, Dugu Bo felt his heart tighten.
Aside from Yu Yuanzhen, the only person present who could compete with him for this Soul Bone was Yu Xiaogang.
Thinking of Yu Xiaogang's terrifying Soul Ring configuration, Dugu Bo felt a sense of gloom in his heart.
Yu Xiaogang's Soul Ring configuration was already terrifying enough; if he were to also obtain a full set of Soul Bones, Dugu Bo didn't even dare to imagine how strong he would become in the future.
With someone like that around, he simply couldn't win in a normal competition.
Hearing the Grand Elder's words, Yu Yuanzhen glanced at Yu Xiaogang. Seeing that the other party's face was indeed as he had expected, completely devoid of any interest, he instantly felt somewhat helpless.
"I really don't know if Xiaogang's persistence is right or wrong."
Because of Yu Xiaogang's persistence, he hadn't wanted the 80,000-year torso bone or the 30,000-year skull bone in the cave, and he had let him give the 50,000-year left leg bone to Bibi Dong.
One high-age Soul Bone after another was rejected, as if these treasures, which were incomparably precious in the eyes of others, were nothing but worthless trinkets in the eyes of his son.
However, thinking of the luck his son had just demonstrated, waiting seemed reasonable after all.
With his luck, what if he could obtain an even better Soul Bone in the future?
Thinking this way, Yu Yuanzhen felt much better.
At this moment, the person standing here was no longer just Yu Yuanzhen; he was a Yu Yuanzhen who believed his son was a lucky star and was deeply convinced of it.
"I don't want it!"
Yu Xiaogang refused the Grand Elder decisively.
And his refusal made the Grand Elder anxious.
"Xiaogang, don't be willful. It's a 60,000-year skull bone! So many people want one but can't get it."
"Your idea of not absorbing it if it's not compatible—if it were a 10,000 or 20,000-year Soul Bone, that would be fine, and I would indulge you, but this is 60,000 years!"
"Be obedient and absorb this Soul Bone."
The Grand Elder tried to persuade him with kind words; it was clear he really wanted Yu Xiaogang to absorb this Soul Bone.
"That's right, Young Sect Master. A 60,000-year Soul Bone—even if the attribute isn't compatible, the basic improvement it brings alone is enough for you to absorb it."
Lin Lang, who was on the side, also joined the Ranks of those persuading him.
"I don't want it! I've already said I won't absorb anything that isn't compatible. My combat power is so strong right now, isn't it all because my skills are compatible?"
"You want me, a Soul Master with a Light Attribute Dragon Martial Soul, to absorb a Soul Bone from a Poison Attribute snake-type Soul Beast? Aren't you trying to harm me?"
Yu Xiaogang's face was written with refusal; he was one step away from hissing at the Grand Elder and the other man.
Upon hearing this, although the Grand Elder was somewhat persuaded, he still wouldn't give up and continued to try to convince him.
After all, Soul Bones were so rare; who knew if there would be another one if they missed this one?
Thus, an absurd scene unfolded before Dugu Bo's eyes.
A Sect Elder chasing after a Sect member, going from kind persuasion to threats and inducements, and finally almost begging the other party to absorb the Soul Bone.
And the Sect member simply refused, determined not to absorb it.
Seeing such a scene, Dugu Bo was filled with question marks.
"Am I still on the Douluo Continent?"
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