"Oh, right, Yan Zi, did you take the pills I gave you?"
Hearing Ning Bei's words, Dugu Yan patted her head.
"Oops, I was just about to head out and find Grandfather! I already took the pills you gave me, and I've reached level 40. I was planning to have Grandfather help me find a Spirit Ring. Let's go!"
With that, she grabbed Ning Bei's hand and rushed straight for Sunset Forest. Dugu Bo was currently cultivating at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
To be honest, this girl was a bit too bold, daring to cross Sunset Forest, one of the three major Soul Beast gathering places, all by herself. It was rumored that the Pope, Bibi Dong, had hunted a 100,000-year-old Death Spider Emperor here.
Ning Bei shook his head internally at Dugu Yan's rash actions.
Summoning the Pill Tower, Ning Bei called out A Bao, positioning it in front of them.
Seeing the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear appear before them, Dugu Yan jumped in surprise, gripping Ning Bei's arm tightly.
Ning Bei found it amusing to see the nervous little girl. Where did all that fierce energy from earlier go? He gently patted her shoulder.
"Don't worry, this is also my companion. Sunset Forest can be dangerous, so it's best to be prepared."
Hearing Ning Bei's words, Dugu Yan breathed a sigh of relief, patting her still undeveloped chest.
"Oh, I see. Well, let's hurry then! I can't wait to get my Fourth Spirit Ring."
The two continued towards the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Perhaps some of the pill scent leaked out the moment the Pill Tower was released, because not long after they started walking, a Mandala Snake appeared in front of them.
A Bao, who was beside them, immediately bared its fangs and claws, guarding the two.
Looking at the giant snake before them, Ning Bei's eyes lit up.
"Yan Zi, your Spirit Ring is here! This is a Mandala Snake that's nearly 5,400 years old. It has strong venom and is perfect for your Fourth Spirit Ring."
Dugu Yan was delighted to hear Ning Bei's words, but then she became worried.
"A Bei, although the Mandala Snake is suitable for me, isn't its age too high? Isn't the limit for a Fourth Spirit Ring around 5,000 years? I'm not a freak like you."
Ning Bei looked at the cautious Dugu Yan with satisfaction. She didn't seem to be getting carried away by the unexpected Spirit Ring.
"It's fine, Yan Zi. Didn't I have you take Whale Jelly to strengthen your physique half a year ago? Even if the time was too short for a significant improvement, you're still much stronger than before."
"Furthermore, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has a type of pill called the Meridian Protecting Pill, specifically used to temporarily enhance meridian strength. It can slightly increase the absorption limit for Spirit Rings, so this 5,400-year Spirit Ring won't be a problem."
After hearing Ning Bei's analysis, Dugu Yan could no longer suppress the joy in her heart. Ever since Ning Bei helped resolve the toxins in her body, she had absolute faith in his words.
"Really, A Bei? What are we waiting for then? Let's take it down quickly."
Ning Bei nodded, and then A Zhu, Yao Yao, and Chang'e appeared one after another beside them.
Dugu Yan looked at the various Soul Beasts that had appeared around them. Although she was curious, she knew now wasn't the time to ask questions.
She entered her Spirit Avatar state. A pair of small horns protruded from her jade-green snake head, indicating that this was no longer an ordinary Jade Scale Snake Martial Soul. Yellow, yellow, and purple Spirit Rings lit up in sequence.
Ning Bei didn't stop Dugu Yan. As a Battle Soul Master, more combat was always a good thing.
He then produced several pills, such as Beast Strength Pills, Qi Enhancing Pills, and Power Storage Pills, and handed them to her.
"Yan Zi, take these."
Without asking what kind of pills they were, Dugu Yan, who trusted Ning Bei unconditionally, popped the pills into her mouth. Feeling the significant increase in her strength and Soul Power, her eyes sparkled as she looked at Ning Bei.
"A Bei, you have such good stuff?"
"Yes, and I'll give you more after you absorb the Spirit Ring."
The Mandala Snake was horrified by the sight of two humans and four beasts. It instantly wanted to make a run for it—no, it didn't have feet, but it wanted to escape, nonetheless.
However, before it could even turn around, its body was ensnared by Yao Yao's branches. Although the Demon Eye Magic Tree's venom couldn't harm the Mandala Snake, which was itself a poisonous creature, at this moment, it would still take some effort for it to break free from the entanglement of the branches. Moreover, the Man-Faced Demon Spider beside them wasn't idle. It opened its mouth and fired another poisoned web at the now struggling Mandala Snake.
Seeing the two beasts being so effective, Dugu Yan's Second Spirit Ring lit up.
"Emerald Poison Tail."
The Jade Scale Flood Dragon's tail glowed ominously and lashed fiercely at the Mandala Snake's vitals, causing it to cry out in pain.
At this moment, A Bao also approached it and clawed at the Mandala Snake's body. This was Ning Bei's instruction; otherwise, with the strength of A Bao's claws, it could have instantly sent it to its demise, and Dugu Yan would have lost her Spirit Ring.
Even so, this claw strike directly left the Mandala Snake half-dead, lying on the ground, barely breathing.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Ning Bei looked at Dugu Yan beside him.
"Yan Zi, it's about time. Go."
Dugu Yan nodded and once again used her Second Spirit Skill, striking the bleeding wound. A purple Spirit Ring floated up from the completely lifeless Mandala Snake.
Ning Bei took a Meridian Protecting Pill from his necklace and handed it to Dugu Yan.
"This is the Meridian Protecting Pill. Take it, and then begin absorbing the Spirit Ring."
Dugu Yan had barely exerted any effort in this Soul Hunting trip, so there was no need for her to adjust her state. She nodded at Ning Bei, directly took the Meridian Protecting Pill, and began to absorb the Spirit Ring while sitting cross-legged.
Ning Bei instructed the three beasts to form a triangular formation around them, while the Emerald Swan circled in the air, performing reconnaissance.
This was Ning Bei's first time watching someone absorb a Spirit Ring, and he felt a bit curious, wondering what was special about observing Spirit Ring absorption from an outsider's perspective.
He saw Dugu Yan's already slender figure become even more curvaceous under the influence of the Spirit Ring's Soul Power. Whether it was his imagination or not, her previously unremarkable chest seemed to swell slightly.
Hiss, avert your eyes. Who knows which pig will get to eat such a good cabbage like Xiao Bai in the future?
Oh! It's me. Never mind then.
Two hours later, the absorption of the Spirit Ring was nearing its end. The purple Spirit Ring had solidified around the Jade Scale Flood Dragon, and Dugu Yan slowly opened her eyes.
Her excited gaze fixed on Ning Bei.
"A Bei, my Soul Power has reached level 41."
"What about the Soul Skill? What is it?"
Dugu Yan closed her eyes to sense her Fourth Spirit Skill, then introduced it to Ning Bei:
"My Fourth Spirit Skill is called Twin Poison Fangs. I can launch poison-tempered fangs at enemies. If the attacked target is already poisoned, the damage doubles. It's especially effective when combined with my Third Spirit Skill, Poison Mist."
Ning Bei silently imagined what this Soul Skill would look like when cast. Why does it feel so familiar?
"Is that so? Then this skill is quite suitable for you."
"Exactly, A Bei! Let's go to the hot spring and find Grandfather. I think he'll be very surprised."
It seemed this woman, like him, enjoyed seeing the shocked expression on the old man's face.
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