"Xiao Qiu, you're still growing. Have some soup first. I'll open these abalones for you. Eat more abalone."
"And this… and this…"
Dugu Yan barely ate anything, focusing entirely on feeding Ye Qiu.
Dinner concluded amidst this fiery, enthusiastic feeding.
Nighttime.
The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes radiated a hazy glow, even more beautiful and spectacular than during the day.
The three of them were sitting at the table, sipping tea and chatting idly.
Ye Qiu had already taken out the Blue Silver Emperor potted plant and placed it on the table.
Dugu Yan was nestled against Ye Qiu's shoulder, looking languid.
"..."
Ye Qiu began to explain his plan to absorb a ten-thousand-year-old Fourth Soul Ring.
Dugu Bo's eyes widened in disbelief, losing his composure.
"What did you say?!"
Dugu Yan also sat up straight.
Gripping Ye Qiu's arm, her face was filled with worry and conflict.
"You just said you were going to absorb a ten-thousand-year Fourth Soul Ring? Are you crazy!"
Dugu Bo looked at Ye Qiu in shock. In his experience, absorbing a ten-thousand-year Fourth Soul Ring was completely courting death!
He didn't want his granddaughter to be a widow.
"No!"
"I don't agree!"
Dugu Bo put down the teacup in his hand heavily, his face stubborn.
Dugu Yan nervously grabbed Ye Qiu's arm.
Her eyes held a pleading look.
"I don't agree either, Xiao Qiu, this is really too dangerous."
Ye Qiu released the Blue Silver Emperor he was holding.
He took Dugu Yan's soft hand and gently scratched her warm palm. He explained, "Senior Dugu, Yan Yan Jie, even if you don't believe me, you have to believe in the Celestial Herbs' effectiveness, right?"
"Celestial Herbs?!"
Dugu Bo was stunned for a moment.
"That's right. Senior already knows the effects of the Celestial Herbs I consumed. Besides the body's strength, absorbing a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring depends on whether the spirit can withstand the soul shock brought by the ten-thousand-year Soul Ring..."
Ye Qiu wore a confident smile as he slowly explained his advantages.
He wasn't a greenhorn. Without Tang San's example, he wouldn't have dared to act rashly. But right now, his stats were definitely far superior to Tang San's at the same level, so there was no reason why it wouldn't work!
"If Senior still isn't convinced, we can do some tests. I believe... that these two values have definitely reached the Soul King standard!"
"..."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo fell silent.
Although he had never seen anyone absorb a ten-thousand-year Fourth Soul Ring, what Ye Qiu said was the truth. The wonder of the Celestial Herbs, he had seen with his own eyes.
According to Ye Qiu, there was indeed a high probability of success!
"Grandpa!"
Seeing Dugu Bo's hesitation, a look of anxiety appeared on Dugu Yan's face.
"No!"
"I still don't agree. This is too dangerous!"
Dugu Yan stood up, slamming her hand on the table, her green eyes shimmering with tears.
Seeing his granddaughter's reaction, Dugu Bo fell silent. He couldn't make this decision for her.
"Yan-Yan jie, trust me."
Ye Qiu held Dugu Yan's soft hand, pulling her back into his arms. Looking into her misty eyes, he spoke softly, "Has Yan-Yan jie forgotten? I survived the Ice and Fire Body Refinement last time. Absorbing a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring is nothing by comparison."
Seeing Dugu Yan still struggling, Ye Qiu embraced her, leaned in, and bit her red lips. His hands were working to help her grow.
Dugu Bo's eyes twitched, and he lowered his gaze, pretending not to see.
After a while.
Dugu Yan leaned weakly in Ye Qiu's arms. Her cherry lips were still glistening, her green eyes slightly dazed. She frowned and gently pushed Ye Qiu, biting her lip and murmuring, "Last time…last time, if I had known it was so dangerous, I would never have let you take the risk."
"Mm, I know."
Ye Qiu stopped fidgeting, took his hand out of his clothes, and gently straightened Dugu Yan's clothes. He pecked her delicate earlobe and whispered, "Trust me, I'm going to marry you someday!"
Seeing that Ye Qiu had calmed Dugu Yan down, Dugu Bo took a sip of tea, his face serious.
"Alright! We'll do as you said. We'll start with a test. If you don't pass, then forget it! I don't want Yan Yan to hate me for the rest of her life."
"Of course! I won't joke around with my own life."
Ye Qiu nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face.
He held Dugu Yan's soft body, nuzzling her worried face.
...
The valley where the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes were located.
In the silent night, the sounds of a fight suddenly echoed.
Bang!
A dark figure suddenly shot out, slamming hard against the rock wall.
An indentation in the shape of a person appeared on the solid rock.
"Cough, cough... Senior, this test is too brutal, isn't it!"
A coughing sound rang out. Ye Qiu, who had been embedded in the rock wall, landed on the ground, half-kneeling as he clutched his chest. What kind of test for physical strength involved directly starting a fight?
He always felt that Dugu Bo was taking advantage of the situation to get revenge.
The blackness on his face receded, revealing half of a handsome face. His black eyes, tinged with blood, stared at Dugu Bo with resentment.
"Grandpa, can't you go a little easier?"
Dugu Yan ran over and gently helped Ye Qiu up, her eyes filled with heartache. She softly patted his chest.
"Yan'yan, Grandpa is just being responsible. Being strict now ensures his safety, doesn't it?"
Dugu Bo's smile was radiant.
He flexed his wrists, looking at his human punching bag with secret pleasure.
This was a rare opportunity to beat up his grandson-in-law!
"Even so, you don't have to beat him up again and again!"
Dugu Yan frowned, her face filled with suspicion.
"Ah, this, haha."
Dugu Bo was stunned for a moment, and he chuckled awkwardly, not daring to meet Ye Qiu's gaze.
He smiled sheepishly, saying, "Grandpa just wanted to test his limits, so I slowly increased the force."
"Hmph!"
Dugu Yan snorted coldly, then helped Ye Qiu and sat him down on the steps of the eaves.
Ye Qiu put his arm around Dugu Yan's shoulders. Half of his body leaned on her, and he gently inhaled her refreshing fragrance. Under the effect of his powerful recovery ability, the pain in his body quickly subsided.
He looked up at Dugu Bo, and Ye Qiu couldn't help but roll his eyes, feeling a bit helpless.
"Senior Dugu, are you done testing now?"
"Okay, okay, you're a tough one, that's for sure!"
Dugu Bo dropped his smile and nodded seriously, asking, "So, when do you plan to absorb the Soul Ring? You can leave the matter of Soul Beasts to me."
Dugu Yan watched Ye Qiu with some anxiety.
Even though Ye Qiu had passed the test, she couldn't help but worry about her man.
Ye Qiu pondered for a moment.
"Well, I'll trouble Senior Dugu then. Let's start tomorrow."
"Alright, then you should get some rest tonight."
Dugu Bo didn't say anything more.
It was a good thing that the young man was ambitious; there was no need for him to stop it. Moreover, with such a high chance of winning, Ye Qiu's mental strength and physical fitness amazed him.
After saying this, Dugu Bo entered his room.
I wish you all a happy life!
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