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Xue Tianxing nodded after hearing this:
"Okay, then let's do as you say. I'll go find Grandpa Liu right now, and after I finish hunting the spirit rings, I'll be waiting for you in Barak City."
Oscar also said quickly:
"Don't worry, Tianxing. We'll practice together when we get to Barak City!"
Dugu Yan also waved to Xue Tianxing:
"Brother Tianxing, let's contact each other when we get to Barak City!"
Xue Tianxing agreed with a smile, then turned and walked out of the mansion - as a level 40 Soul Master, with the fourth soul ring he was about to obtain, his strength would take another leap forward, and his future self would surely be even more exciting.
After Xue Tianxing said goodbye to Dugu Bo and others, he quickly walked out of Dugu Mansion and went straight out of the city along the streets of Tiandou City.
Along the way, he could clearly feel the surge of level 40 soul power in his body, and his steps became much lighter.
Soon, they arrived at the woods outside Tiandou City. As soon as they stepped into the woods, they saw Liu Tianfeng pacing anxiously in the open space, with the Frost Wind Sword stuck diagonally in the soil beside him. It was obvious that he had been waiting for a long time.
"Grandpa Liu!"
Xue Tianxing shouted with a smile.
Liu Tianfeng turned around suddenly and saw Xue Tianxing. The anxiety on his face was instantly replaced by joy. He walked up to him quickly and said to Xue Tianxing:
"Tian Xing! You're finally out! Did nothing happen to you in that old poisoner's house these past three days? I've been wandering outside the house every day. I can sense your presence but I dare not go in rashly. I'm almost worried to death!"
As he spoke, he looked Xue Tianxing up and down, fearing that he was injured somewhere.
"It's okay, Grandpa Liu. Sorry to have worried you."
Xue Tianxing smiled and waved his hand:
"I absorbed the Immortal Grass Fruit I got from the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire in the mansion, so it only took three days. Look, I have now broken through to the fortieth level of Soul Sect!"
As he spoke, he activated his soul power, and a faint ice-blue halo appeared around him, revealing the aura of a level 40 Soul Master.
Liu Tianfeng's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward to grab Xue Tianxing's arm, and inserted his fingertips into his body to feel it - the soul power was thick and condensed, it was indeed a real level 40, without any exaggeration.
He was immediately delighted and laughed heartily while patting Xue Tianxing on the shoulder:
"Great! Great! Tianxing, you're amazing! You've already become a Soul Sect before you're even eight years old. At this rate, you'll definitely break Tang Hao's record as the youngest Titled Douluo! Our Barak Kingdom is finally going to have a true genius!"
After the excitement, Liu Tianfeng noticed that Oscar was not beside Xue Tianxing. He had been so worried about Xue Tianxing's safety that he had forgotten about Oscar.
He immediately stopped smiling and asked nervously:
"By the way, Tianxing, where's Oscar? Why didn't he come out with you? Did something happen to him in Dugu Mansion?"
"Don't worry, Grandpa Liu. Xiao Ao is doing very well."
Xue Tianxing explained with a smile:
"He's now Senior Dugu Bo's future grandson-in-law! Dugu Yan and he are very close friends and have even said they want to go back to Barak Academy with him. Right now, Xiao Ao is with Senior Dugu Bo, helping Sister Dugu Yan hunt for her third spirit ring. Once they're done, they'll come to Barak Kingdom to find us."
When Liu Tianfeng heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, and then sighed with some regret:
"I see... It's a bit of a shame, really. If you could become Dugu Bo's grandson-in-law, wouldn't our Barak Kingdom be able to directly attract a Titled Douluo? That would be a huge boost to our kingdom's strength."
Xue Tianxing quickly waved his hands and said seriously:
"Grandpa Liu, don't say that. I really don't have that kind of intention towards Dugu Yan, and she's doing well with Xiao Ao right now, so I can't get involved.
Besides, although Dugu Yan is pretty, she's not stunning, and I don't want to let these things interfere with my training."
This was his true feelings. Whether he watched anime in his previous life or saw her with his own eyes in this life, Dugu Yan was just a "beautiful lady" and not his type. What's more, he disdained to win over power in this way.
Seeing his resolute attitude, Liu Tianfeng smiled and said:
"Okay, okay, Grandpa Liu, I won't say any more. I was inconsiderate. The main reason is that that old poisonous creature Dugu Bo is simply too powerful. If we can get him to our side, our Barak Kingdom's position on Douluo Continent will definitely be more secure."
"Don't worry, Grandpa Liu. There will definitely be a chance."
Xue Tianxing said with a firm tone:
"Now that Xiao Ao and Dugu Yan are together, and Dugu Yan is willing to come to our Barak Academy, this is the perfect opportunity. When they arrive in Barak Kingdom, we should invite Senior Dugu Bo to visit more often and demonstrate our kingdom's sincerity and strength. I believe it won't be long before he is willing to join our Barak Kingdom."
As Liu Tianfeng listened to Xue Tianxing's words, the regret in his heart gradually dissipated, and was replaced by full confidence.
He nodded and patted Xue Tianxing on the shoulder:
"Okay! I'll listen to you! Now that you've reached level 40, the most urgent thing is to find a suitable fourth spirit ring. Come, Grandpa will take you to the depths of the Far North to find a spirit ring that best suits your Ice Phoenix Martial Spirit!"
Hearing Liu Tianfeng's words, Xue Tianxing shook his head, his tone somewhat firm:
"Grandpa Liu, there's no rush to hunt the spirit rings. Let's go back to the Barak Kingdom first."
Liu Tianfeng was stunned, his face full of confusion:
"How can this be possible? You just broke through level 40, which is the best time to absorb spirit rings. The sooner you obtain the appropriate third spirit ring, the faster you can continue your cultivation!"
In Liu Tianfeng's opinion, the growth of a soul master cannot tolerate any delay, especially for a genius like Xue Tianxing, every step should be taken at the right time.
"Grandpa Liu, have you forgotten what I told you before?"
Xue Tianxing smiled and reminded:
"Immortal herbs have a revolutionary impact on the advancement of spirit masters. You've been stuck at level 89 for so long. If you absorbed the right kind of immortal herbs, you might be able to break through to level 90 and become a Titled Douluo! Let's go back first. You can refine the immortal herbs and break through. Once you become a Titled Douluo, Senior Dugu Bo should have sent Xiao Ao and Dugu Yan to Barak City. Then we can ask him to help you hunt for the most suitable ninth spirit ring. Wouldn't that be even better?"
As soon as the words "Title Douluo" came out, Liu Tianfeng's eyes lit up instantly, and his previous anxiety disappeared. He grabbed Xue Tianxing's arm:
"Yes! Yes! Let's go back and break through first! I've been waiting for this day for decades, I can't miss it!"
As he spoke, the Frost Wind Sword emerged under his feet, and without waiting for Xue Tianxing to react, it turned into a stream of light and rushed towards the direction of the Barak Kingdom.