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"Master Roshi, are you really going to help me obtain a soul ring? And a hundred-year one at that?"
Inside the Dragon City Primary Academy, Ku Lin's small face was flushed with excitement. He looked up at Xiao Lin's back, following tightly behind him.
"Of course. But my name is Master Roshi-Lin," Xiao Lin corrected, turning around to look at Ku Lin.
Although Ku Lin was ten years old—only two years younger than Xiao Lin—his height was far inferior. He looked like a boy who hadn't even begun to hit puberty yet. On top of that, Ku Lin's face actually looked considerably more weather-worn and older than Xiao Lin's.
Fortunately, Xiao Lin had disguised himself to look like an adult and wore a swirl mask.
Otherwise, Ku Lin would never have trusted someone who looked even younger than himself.
"By the way, Ku Lin, this isn't free. I'm here to conduct an experiment," Xiao Lin stated his purpose directly, which instantly dispelled the remaining doubts in Ku Lin's heart.
"I still need one or two more volunteers. Do you know any classmates who, like you, don't have the money to acquire a soul ring?"
"I do have one friend," Ku Lin explained.
"Her name is Chen San. She's ten years old this year, and her martial soul is Blue Silver Grass. She has an innate soul power of Rank 2 and is currently at Rank 10, a Soul Trainee at her bottleneck. But there's no one to help her get a soul ring."
Ku Lin went on to describe her situation.
Even though Chen San had awakened the Blue Silver Grass, she refused to accept a future as a trash soul master. She desperately wanted a hundred-year soul ring for her first ring, but she couldn't afford to hire anyone to hunt a suitable soul beast.
"Great. Bring her along when the time comes. I'll help both of you obtain your soul rings free of charge."
Hearing that Chen San's martial soul was Blue Silver Grass, Xiao Lin's eyes lit up. These two candidates were absolutely perfect for his self-condensing soul ring experiment.
Two hours later.
Xiao Lin had temporarily assumed the role of teacher to Ku Lin and Chen San.
At this moment, however, Chen San did not trust Xiao Lin at all.
She stood with her arms crossed, eyeing the masked Xiao Lin with deep suspicion. If it hadn't been for Ku Lin's personal guarantee, she wouldn't have agreed to come here at all—especially since Xiao Lin was wearing a mask and refusing to show his true face.
"Ahem. Since you're both willing to be my volunteers, I'll speak plainly," Xiao Lin cleared his throat, "I will help you obtain hundred-year soul rings. But before that, you must pass my trial."
"A trial?!" Ku Lin shouted, his head aching instantly at the thought.
"That's right. You must complete my special training within the next ten days," Xiao Lin explained, "During these ten days, you must show me an unyielding spirit and indomitable willpower."
"You will help deliver letters throughout Dragon City, swim through the surrounding waterways daily, scale mountains, run laps, and use your soul power to carve your future dreams onto stone boulders."
"That's your trial?"
The moment Xiao Lin finished speaking, Chen San questioned him bluntly.
Her face was a mask of sheer disbelief. What could this kind of training possibly accomplish?
"Master Roshi-Lin, I don't understand either," Ku Lin admitted, finding it equally difficult to comprehend.
He had initially thought Xiao Lin's trial would involve making them trek to the Far North on foot to hunt soul beasts. Yet, Xiao Lin was telling them the trial would take place right here in Dragon City. How were they supposed to acquire soul rings like this?
"Do not underestimate my training regimen. Without a powerful mind and body, how do you expect to absorb a soul ring at your absolute limit? All you need to do is follow my instructions," Xiao Lin replied strictly.
The next moment, the imposing aura of a Soul Ancestor powerhouse erupted from his body. With the guarantee of Xiao Lin's overwhelming strength, the doubts in the children's hearts vanished. Under Xiao Lin's guidance, they quickly threw themselves into the training.
In truth, it was only because Xiao Lin lacked the proper facilities that he resorted to such a primitive training method.
While Xiao Lin was beginning his self-condensing soul ring experiment, inside the Spirit Hall of the Frost Spirit Province...
Ba Tu, the Bishop of this Spirit Hall Branch, was throwing a furious tantrum, his temper flaring like wildfire. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that the multiple executives he had dispatched would be completely wiped out by a measly band of rogue soul masters.
How could he not be enraged?
The deaths of a few executives were replaceable, but the destruction of his private businesses and industries was what truly infuriated him. Just what kind of soul master team possessed the capability to pull off such a feat?
Immediately, Ba Tu began to secretly dispatch people to investigate the appearances of Xiao Lin and his companions, intending to take action personally. If he didn't personally eliminate Xiao Lin's gang, he wouldn't even be able to sleep peacefully in the future.
After all, he couldn't keep impersonating this Spirit Hall Bishop forever, could he?
Without any income, what benefits were there to impersonating this Bishop other than hiding his true identity? For a moment, the aura of a Soul Douluo powerhouse slightly leaked from Ba Tu's body due to his intense rage.
On the other side.
Pope Hall, Spirit City.
Bibi Dong sat upon the Pope's throne, calmly listening to the report delivered by Ghost Douluo, Gui Mei.
"So, you are saying you have already pinpointed the exact location of that Titan Giant Ape in the core area of the Star Dou Forest?"
A trace of delight surfaced on Bibi Dong's exquisite and beautiful face.
She had currently completed a part of her Rakshasa God Trials. At this moment, she was already a Super Douluo powerhouse. She no longer suffered from the drawback of being unable to utilize her full strength due to the Rakshasa God Trials.
Hearing news of the Titan Giant Ape now, how could she not be excited?
"Yes, Your Holiness. However, there is another one-hundred-thousand-year soul beast alongside that Titan Giant Ape. It is the Emperor of the Forest, the Sky Azure Bull Python."
Gui Mei was well aware of Bibi Dong's ambition, but facing two one-hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, he still harbored some concerns—especially since the other one-hundred-thousand-year soul beast was the Emperor of the Forest, the Sky Azure Bull Python itself.
Upon hearing Gui Mei's news, Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan's heart skipped a beat within the Pope Hall.
Although he had already recovered from the injuries inflicted by the Titan Giant Ape last time with the help of a soul bone, and his strength had even increased a bit, the terrifying might of the Titan Giant Ape had left a psychological shadow on him.
He no longer possessed the courage to face the Titan Giant Ape with everything he had. Coupled with the addition of the Emperor of the Forest, the Sky Azure Bull Python, this time, Yue Guan felt his old injuries starting to throb with a faint ache.
"Emperor of the Forest, Sky Azure Bull Python?"
Bibi Dong murmured softly under her breath, her mind already beginning to calculate their chances of victory. After a short while, a hint of helplessness appeared on Bibi Dong's face.
"Very well, then we shall grant them a bit more time."
Following this, Bibi Dong looked toward Gui Mei and spoke in a clear, commanding tone.
"Gui Mei, you have rendered meritorious service by locating one-hundred-thousand-year soul beasts for this Pope. This ten-thousand-year right arm bone is your reward."
"I expect you to absorb it as soon as possible, so you may join me in hunting the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python."
As soon as she finished speaking, a crystal-clear soul bone flew out from Bibi Dong's hand.
Looking at the soul bone floating into his hands, Gui Mei's breathing instantly grew heavy, and he immediately swore an oath.
"Thank you, Your Holiness! Your subordinate will certainly do everything in his power for Your Holiness."
After saying this, Gui Mei suddenly thought of something and spoke with a slightly hesitant expression.
"Reporting to Your Holiness, your subordinate has a matter, though I do not know if it is appropriate to speak of it."
"Speak."
"Yes, Your Holiness. During the five years I spent tracking the Titan Giant Ape, I was nearly discovered by it several times. I am worried that it might have already sensed something."
"Aside from that, I also discovered a soul beast that is seemingly even more powerful than the Sky Azure Bull Python."
As Gui Mei spoke, a look of reminiscence emerged on his face.
"What soul beast?"
Bibi Dong's eyes lit up instantly.
To think there was a soul beast even more powerful than the Sky Azure Bull Python.
"Your subordinate does not know. I only caught a glimpse of it from afar. That soul beast possessed three massive heads and was exceptionally fast."
Gui Mei was also unclear as to what kind of soul beast it was.
After sensing that soul beast's terrifying strength, he had lacked the courage to approach any closer.
"It seems this matter requires long-term planning."
Bibi Dong was also somewhat alarmed, temporarily putting a halt to her thoughts of hunting the Titan Giant Ape and the others.
Originally, a soul beast of the same level required several soul masters of equivalent rank to contend with. Now that there were three soul beasts above the one-hundred-thousand-year level, Bibi Dong did not dare to act rashly.
"Gui Mei, I will trouble you to investigate thoroughly once more and find out exactly what is going on with that soul beast."
"Yes, Your Holiness."
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