Chapter 9: Thunderwing Flying Dragon, The Disagreement Between Master and Disciple
The next morning.
Yun Yuan woke up from his sleep and, upon opening his eyes, found Bibi Dong wrapped around him like an octopus.
"Ah, she tormented me to death last night. It's such a hassle to coax a little girl to sleep."
Last night, Bibi Dong dragged him, who was already sleepy, into a long chat, not letting him go until three in the morning.
Looking at Bibi Dong, who was sleeping like a dead pig on him, Yun Yuan sighed. With such a senior martial sister, he was in for a lot of trouble in the future.
Immediately after, Yun Yuan began to wake Bibi Dong up and then pulled her outside.
They still had to continue searching for a suitable Soul Beast for him today; they couldn't waste too much time.
Seeing the two little ones emerge from the tent, but noticing Yun Yuan's prominent dark circles, Qian Xunji couldn't help but smile.
"Xiao Yuan, did Dong'er not let you sleep last night?"
Hearing this, Yun Yuan's emotions instantly surged, and he complained to Qian Xunji.
"Teacher, you really need to teach Senior Sister a good lesson. Last night, she forcibly dragged me into chatting there."
"When I wanted to sleep, she would just shake me awake. I suffered a lot last night."
Hearing Yun Yuan's words, Bibi Dong, who was beside him, couldn't stand it and twisted Yun Yuan's waist with her small hand.
"Ah, it hurts."
"Teacher, look, if you don't control Senior Sister, she'll bully me every day."
It was fine if Yun Yuan didn't say anything, but once he did, Bibi Dong twisted even harder.
How was she bullying Yun Yuan, her junior martial brother? She was clearly training him, yes, training him.
"Alright, Dong'er, let go of your junior martial brother."
"As a senior martial sister, you should take good care of your junior martial brother. How can you treat him like this?"
Qian Xunji sternly admonished Bibi Dong with a serious face.
Bibi Dong stood in front of Qian Xunji, head bowed, listening to his teachings.
"Understood, Teacher, I will treat Junior Brother well from now on."
Only then did Bibi Dong softly promise Qian Xunji.
After a small interlude in the early morning, Qian Xunji continued to lead Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong to search for a Soul Beast suitable for Yun Yuan in the outer areas of the Star Dou Great Forest.
As time passed, the sun hung high in the sky.
"Hmm?"
Qian Xunji extended an arm, stopping Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong, who were about to walk, signaling them to halt.
"Teacher, have we found a Soul Beast suitable for Junior Brother?"
Seeing Qian Xunji stop, a faint smile appeared on his face. Bibi Dong's eyes curved, and she took two steps forward, quietly asking Qian Xunji.
"Yes, we have. It's a Soul Beast ranked third in the priority sequence."
"Moreover, judging by its size, it should be a four-hundred-year-old Soul Beast, suitable for Xiao Yuan to absorb."
Qian Xunji explained to Bibi Dong.
Their trip to the Star Dou Great Forest was not necessarily to hunt the Soul Beast ranked first in the priority sequence.
This priority sequence refers to Soul Beasts whose attributes are suitable for Yun Yuan's Atlas Spear Martial Soul and are likely to produce amplification-type Martial Soul Abilities.
As long as it's among the top five in the sequence, it's their target, because subsequent Soul Rings can be obtained by hunting Soul Beasts according to this sequence.
Then, Qian Xunji's gaze fixed on the Soul Beast a hundred meters away, and the Light spirit power from his body was released.
The Titled Douluo-level Light spirit power directly pressed down on the Soul Beast, instantly immobilizing it.
"Alright, Xiao Yuan, Dong'er, let's go over."
While releasing his Soul Power to suppress the Soul Beast, Qian Xunji led Yun Yuan and Bibi Dong over.
Crossing a hundred meters, the three came before the Soul Beast. The moment he saw the Soul Beast's appearance, Yun Yuan recognized its species.
A Thunderwing Flying Dragon, a sub-dragon species, possessing wind and lightning attributes, a top-tier Soul Beast.
Yun Yuan was quite satisfied with using such a top-tier Soul Beast as his first Soul Ring. Just as he was about to summon his Atlas Spear to finish off the Soul Beast,
Qian Xunji's smile vanished, his brows slightly furrowed, and he extended an arm to stop Yun Yuan's movement.
Seeing this, Yun Yuan looked up at Qian Xunji, his gaze filled with doubt.
"Could it be that Teacher is still not satisfied with this Soul Beast?"
The next moment, Qian Xunji gave his answer.
"Xiao Yuan, it's a pity. The age of this Soul Beast is a bit beyond my expectation."
"Just now, looking from a distance, based on its size, I thought it was a four-hundred-year-old Soul Beast. But after getting closer, judging from its Soul Beast characteristics, I found that its true age is close to six hundred years."
"I estimate that its small size is due to stunted growth."
After listening to Qian Xunji's explanation, Bibi Dong, who was beside Yun Yuan, sighed. She had thought they had found a suitable Soul Beast for Junior Brother.
But unexpectedly, this Soul Beast was stunted in growth, despite having such a majestic and awe-inspiring appearance.
Yun Yuan gazed at the nearly six-hundred-year-old Thunderwing Flying Dragon before him, silent, deep in thought.
Finally, Yun Yuan's eyes revealed an unprecedented determination. He looked up at Qian Xunji and stated his choice.
"Teacher, I want to try absorbing this Soul Beast's Soul Ring."
The moment Yun Yuan spoke, Qian Xunji immediately denied him.
"No, this cannot be. The danger is too great. I cannot let you gamble with your life."
This time, no matter what Yun Yuan said, he would not agree. Since ancient times, no Soul Master has ever been able to absorb a Soul Ring exceeding five hundred years when absorbing their first Soul Ring.
What's more, this was a six-hundred-year-old Soul Beast. If Yun Yuan were to absorb it, it would be a near-certain death situation. How could he agree?
Teacher Qian Xunji's stern refusal was within Yun Yuan's expectations, but he still had some confidence in being able to absorb this six-hundred-year Soul Ring.
"Teacher, please don't rush to refuse. Since I have this idea, I naturally have some confidence."
"I've practiced spear arts since childhood, and my physical fitness is stronger than that of Soul Masters of the same rank. In my opinion, absorbing this six-hundred-year Soul Ring only carries a slight risk."
"If I'm not even willing to take this small risk, how can I talk about reaching the pinnacle of Soul Masters?"
Although his talent did not belong to the Heaven-Supporting Douluo of twenty thousand years later, still,
Listening to Yun Yuan's persuasive words, Qian Xunji's heart had already begun to waver slightly.
Yun Yuan carefully watched Qian Xunji's expression, and seeing his hesitation, he took a step forward.
"Teacher, you can examine my physical fitness; it is definitely stronger than ordinary Soul Masters."
Seeing Yun Yuan's determined eyes, Qian Xunji also took a step forward, then placed his hand on Yun Yuan's shoulder and began to examine him.
"It is indeed stronger than ordinary Soul Masters."
After the examination, Qian Xunji's heart relaxed a lot, but seeing Yun Yuan's stubborn look, he sighed slightly.
"Have it your way."
Seeing Qian Xunji relent, Yun Yuan was overjoyed.
The next moment.
With a thought, a silver-white, transparent long spear, radiating an incomparably sharp aura, appeared in Yun Yuan's hand. It was precisely his Martial Soul, the Atlas Spear.