Chapter 162: Soul King Little Kitty
With the third trial completed and the Thunder Tribulation Pill successfully made, Ning Bei was satisfied as he began his return journey.
While riding in the carriage on the way back, Ning Bei suddenly had a thought. What would happen if he used a Shapeshifting Pill on the Thunder Tribulation Pill?
Excited by the idea, he took out a Shapeshifting Pill he had prepared earlier and placed it in front of the small Thunder Tribulation Pill.
The Thunder Tribulation Pill looked at the pill for a moment before it tilted its head, looking at Ning Bei with confusion, as if asking, "Are you sure I can eat this?"
Ning Bei nodded confidently, signaling that it could try.
Without hesitation, the Thunder Tribulation Pill opened its mouth and swallowed the Shapeshifting Pill.
Soon, the carriage was filled with the misty aura from the Thunder Tribulation Pill, almost like a sauna room.
One minute later, the Thunder Tribulation Pill's round body shrank and transformed into a small girl resembling a mini version of the Ice Snow Woman.
But her face was still round, making her extremely cute.
"Daddy?"
"Huh?"
Ning Bei raised an eyebrow at the little one's address but didn't argue, smiling as he looked at her.
"How about calling you Lei Yuanyuan?"
"Lei Yuanyuan, Lei Yuanyuan!"
The little one kept calling her new name with excitement, happily clapping her chubby little hands.
After playing around for a while, Lei Yuanyuan yawned. In her newly transformed state, even the pill seemed to make her very sleepy. Ning Bei placed her into the Dan Tower's seventh floor, where Da Ming, Ah Bao , and Er Ming were waiting.
"Da Ming, your tribulation will depend on this little one from now on. Take good care of her!"
Da Ming, who had been staring blankly, suddenly brightened up, as if he had understood something.
"Ning Bei, do you mean..."
"Exactly what you're thinking. This little one is the Nine-grade Thunder Tribulation Pill."
"Don't worry, leave her to me. I'll make sure she's healthy and plump."
Ning Bei nodded, but inwardly, he couldn't help but scoff. That little tribulation of yours won't even be enough to fill the gaps in this little one's teeth!
After several days of traveling, Ning Bei successfully returned to the sect.
He had just sat down when the door to his room was knocked, and a delighted little voice rang out.
"Ning Bei, I've reached level 40!"
Ning Bei was stunned, looking at the door where Zhu Zhuqing stood, her face full of excitement.
The little cat had only reached level 38 after obtaining her third soul ring a month ago, and now, just a month later, she was at level 40. It was truly impressive! Even with the help of the Awakening Pills and the Soul Bone skill from her right leg, this progress was remarkable.
No wonder Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu hadn't been seen wandering around lately. They must have been motivated by the little cat's rapid growth, and perhaps even by some of Nami's influence.
"Alright, stabilize your cultivation for now. In a few days, I'll take you hunting for soul beasts."
"Thank you, Ning Bei!"
Ning Bei waved his hand, signaling that it wasn't necessary to thank him.
Since he had decided to train her properly, this effort was well worth it.
After resting for three days, Ning Bei, with Zhu Zhuqing in tow, headed to the Sunset Forest, all while lamenting his busy life.
"Have you decided what kind of soul beast you want for your fourth soul ring?"
The little cat had already thought it through. She smiled at Ning Bei.
"Ning Bei, when I left the Star Luo Empire, my sister had just obtained her fourth soul ring. She got the fourth soul skill, Netherworld Springfall, from a Misty Shadow Leopard."
"If we can't find a Misty Shadow Leopard, the Netherworld Demon Wolf or Ghost Tiger would be good alternatives."
Ning Bei nodded inwardly, impressed by the little cat's preparedness. It would be much easier with a clear target. This time, he didn't intend to waste much time. He entered the forest and immediately released the Dan Tower to attract the soul beasts.
"Your sister is probably going to question her life when she sees you next."
"Hmph, I'll make her regret it!"
When Zhu Zhuqing mentioned her sister, her face grew cold, and the memories of being pushed to the brink of despair many times resurfaced in her mind.
Seeing the angry little cat, Ning Bei smiled without saying much, which made her feel confused.
"Do you think I'll lose to Zhu Zhuyun?"
"Not at all. You've got Rongrong and the others, haven't you?"
"Then why are you laughing?"
Ning Bei's explanation made Zhu Zhuqing even more confused.
"Don't you think that Zhu Zhuyun didn't want to kill you?"
"Huh?"
Zhu Zhuqing widened her eyes, staring at Ning Bei, unable to understand why he would think such a thing when she had nearly died several times.
Seeing the confusion in her eyes, Ning Bei continued explaining.
"That you're still alive is the best explanation, don't you think? Otherwise, I can't figure out how a great soul master like you managed to escape from a group of soul kings and even soul emperors."
"If it was just once, it could be attributed to luck, but you said it happened several times."
Zhu Zhuqing paused. She had never considered this point before.
"Maybe it's because of Star Luo's rules. They won't allow lethal force against minor royal children and concubines, right?"
"That's possible, but after you escaped to the Tiandou region, aren't you no longer under the protection of the rules? So, was the last time just luck too?"
"Well..."
Seeing the skeptical look on the little cat's face, Ning Bei couldn't help but laugh. It made sense, though. She had always hated her sister, yet her sister had never actually wanted to kill her. It was hard for her to change that mindset overnight.
"When you eliminate all the other possibilities, the one remaining, however unlikely, must be the correct answer, right?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, a complex expression on her face. She didn't know how to face her sister in the future, as memories of the harmonious times before she was six kept playing in her mind.
As they approached Sunset Town, Ning Bei waved his hand in front of the lost little cat's eyes, bringing her out of her thoughts.
"Alright, stop overthinking. The key is to improve your strength and defeat them. After all..."
"Only the victor has the right to be generous!"
After hearing Ning Bei's advice, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up, and she felt it made sense.
"I understand, Ning Bei. Thank you!"
"Let's go, time to hunt for soul beasts."
The carriage stopped outside of Sunset Town. Ning Bei didn't go to find Donggu Yan, as it had only been a short time since they parted.
Taking Zhu Zhuqing, he headed directly into the depths of the Sunset Forest. Ning Bei looked around and then nodded.
"This is the spot!"
Zhu Zhuqing was a little puzzled as she looked at the barren landscape around them. It didn't seem like the kind of place where her target soul beasts would live.
"Ning Bei, are you sure there are soul beasts here?"
Without explaining much, Ning Bei simply summoned the Dan Tower. A mist filled with the aroma of medicinal herbs gradually spread outwards.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't press for an explanation, trusting that Ning Bei knew best.
Fortunately, the peaceful atmosphere didn't last long. Soon, the sound of rustling came from the nearby forest.
A few seconds later, a lion-shaped soul beast appeared before them, its eyes fixed on the Dan Tower in Ning Bei's hand.
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