Dugu Bo's emerald green snake eyes were fixed on the spirit ring around Yu Qing, which was slowly rotating and pulsating like four "blood-red suns," and his breathing became heavy.
For a Titled Douluo, a hundred thousand year spirit ring is almost a lifelong dream! But how unattainable is that?
Throughout the entire Douluo Continent, the number of known Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beasts is extremely limited. The two overlords deep within the Star Dou Great Forest — Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python —are far more terrifyingly powerful than ordinary Titled Douluos. Even Super Douluos of level 95 or higher would have an uncertain outcome against them, let alone be able to kill and absorb their spirit rings.
not to mention…
Dugu Bo's face showed a bitter expression, and his voice was dry: "Even if... even if you have extraordinary abilities to help me kill the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast... I... I already have all nine rings, and my spirit rings are fully equipped... how can I add another hundred thousand year spirit ring?"
This is almost an unsolvable problem. Once a spirit ring is absorbed, it cannot be changed; this is an ironclad rule in the Spirit Master's world!
Yu Qing looked at him and shook his head with a smile, as if to say, "You're still too inexperienced." He didn't explain directly, but instead gave A Rou a look.
A Rou understood immediately and stepped forward. Her already stunning beauty gained an even more mysterious allure. Her pink eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a captivating charm that rivaled Dugu Bo's. A breath of energy spread out, and then the phantom of the Soft Bones Demon Rabbit appeared behind her.
What truly blew Dugu Bo's eyeballs was that, as Spirit possessed A Rou, rings of spirit energy rose up one after another beneath his feet—
Purple! Purple! Purple! Black! Black! Black! Black! Red! Red!
The first four spirit rings, while far exceeding the optimal ratio, were still within comprehension. However, the last two vibrant red spirit rings, radiating immense life force and terrifying pressure, struck Dugu Bo's heart like two heavy hammers!
"Two…two hundred thousand year spirit rings?!" Dugu Bo's voice was so sharp it was almost distorted. He pointed tremblingly at A Rou's feet, his eyes wide open as if they were about to pop out of their sockets.
One Yu Qing is already outrageous enough, but how come this unbelievably beautiful woman beside him also possesses two Thousand Year Spirit Rings?! When did Thousand Year Spirit Rings become as common as cabbages?!
Yu Qing then slowly spoke, breaking through Dugu Bo's cognitive barrier: " Old Poison, look carefully, her eighth spirit ring was originally just an ordinary ten-thousand-year spirit ring."
"Wh...what does that mean?" Dugu Bo's brain was already a little overwhelmed.
"What I mean is," Yu Qing said calmly, yet dropped a bombshell that could overturn the entire Spirit Master's world, "that hundred thousand-year spirit ring wasn't obtained by hunting Spirit Beasts, but rather it was upgraded from the ten-thousand-year level through special means!"
"An upgrade... to the age of a spirit ring?!" Dugu Bo gasped, feeling a chill run down his spine to the top of his head! This news was even more terrifying than seeing four hundred-thousand-year spirit rings! If this was true, what did it mean? It meant the Spirit Master... Cultivate's system will be completely rewritten! This means that countless Spirit Masters stuck at Bottleneck have seen a new dawn!
"Wh...what method?! What method can increase the lifespan of the Spirit Ring?!" Dugu Bo's voice trembled with excitement as he practically lunged at Yu Qing, his green eyes burning with an unprecedented flame of desire.
The deadly poison in his body and his stagnant cultivation might both find a turning point here!
Yu Qing hesitated for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts: "Currently... as far as I know, there are two ways." He held up two fingers. "First, accept the Divinity assessment. After completing a specific God Trial, as a reward, all spirit ring years will receive a huge boost." He paused, noticing Dugu Bo's eyes dimming instantly, and added, "However, the God Trial is elusive and unpredictable, something you can only hope to encounter once in a while."
"And the second one?!" Dugu Bo asked eagerly, as if grasping at the last straw.
Yu Qing's face showed a strange expression. He touched his nose and coughed twice, "Ahem... well... the second one... isn't convenient to talk about right now." He couldn't very well tell this Old Poison that the second efficient and quick method was to find a top-tier Cauldron like himself for dual cultivation day and night, could he? The image was too beautiful; he dared not even think about it. Besides, he himself could quickly improve his spirit ring and system. The key is the massive Yin-Yang Power provided by Dual Cultivation; this method simply lacks universality.
However, he believes that in the future, he may be able to redeem more universal tools or methods from System Mall to extend the lifespan of his Spirit Ring.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo felt as if he had been doused with cold water, his excitement dampened, and he couldn't help but complain to Dao: "Isn't this the same as saying nothing at all?!" God Trial was out of reach, and the second method was being shrouded in secrecy.
Yu Qing remained calm and smiled, saying, " Old Poison, do you still remember what my main research area was back then?"
Dugu Bo rolled his eyes and said sarcastically, "Isn't it just Spirit evolution and your outlandish theory of absorbing spirit rings beyond the limit?" Back then, he had ridiculed Yu Qing as a "theoretical madman" quite a bit.
Yu Qing nodded, his expression turning serious: "That's right. And now, my research has a new major breakthrough and extension—that is, how to safely and effectively increase the lifespan of the spirit ring!" He looked intently at Dugu Bo, " Old Poison, would you... be willing to be my first... well, a 'deep collaborative research subject'? Perhaps, I can research a method to increase the lifespan of the spirit ring, or even... a method to prevent the backlash of toxins in your body."
"A research object for in-depth collaboration?" Dugu Bo's lips twitched. This title sounded more like a test subject for experimentation. But… extending the lifespan of the Spirit Ring! Resolving the toxin backlash! These two temptations were like bewitching whispers, impossible for him to resist. He stared intently into Yu Qing's eyes, trying to gauge how much of it was genuine.
Ultimately, the desire for power and the hope of survival overwhelmed everything. Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and nodded heavily: "Fine! I'll trust you this time! If you can really increase the lifespan of my spirit ring, I... I'll be your research subject!" Anyway, the situation couldn't be any worse than it is now.
Yu Qing smiled with satisfaction: "A wise choice."
With the business concluded, Dugu Bo turned his curious gaze back to the women behind Yu Qing, especially A Rou, who had just displayed her twin hundred-year spirit rings. He couldn't help but ask Dao, "By the way, Madman Ye, who are these women...?"
Before Yu Qing could even begin to introduce them, Duan Xin, Zi Ruyi, and A Rou spoke almost in unison, their voices clear and firm:
"We are our husbands' wives!"
The three women's perfectly synchronized response made Dugu Bo's face stiffen, his expression becoming extremely strange. He looked at Yu Qing, then at the three women, each with their own unique charm yet equally stunning, before finally fixing his gaze on Yu Qing. His eyes became incredibly complex, a mixture of shock, admiration, and a hint of… jealousy?
"Ye… Madman Ye …" Dugu Bo's voice trembled slightly. "Back when you were with me, you were a research maniac who didn't care about women and wished you could stretch a day into two! What, you've changed your ways after all these years? Not only have you found yourself three beautiful wives, but also…" He glanced at A Rou, "and even found a Titled Douluo?! How did you manage to… no, how did you get those three… uh, to coexist peacefully?"
He simply couldn't understand what charm Yu Qing possessed that, aside from being a bit more handsome (a complete transformation compared to before) and having some kind of abnormal strength, could make three such outstanding women, including one named Titled Douluo, willingly share him.
Facing Dugu Bo's probing gaze, Yu Qing remained calm and answered Dao seriously, "Well, I'm not young anymore, it's time to think about the important matter of having children. They are all good girls, and we are compatible, so naturally we got together."
Dugu Bo rolled his eyes, his lips twitching, and he couldn't help but mentally rant: "I don't believe you! You need three to carry on the family line? And you're supposed to be in love with each other? This guy is definitely a hidden master of seduction! That research fanatic act he had before was all an act!"
He took another look at Yu Qing's handsome face and unfathomable strength, and suddenly felt... it wasn't entirely impossible? This world really does judge people by their looks and their strength!
Dugu Bo sighed deeply in his heart, feeling a slight regret for the first time regarding his identity as Poison Douluo. If only his wife and son were still alive.
Now he and his granddaughter Dugu Yan are left to depend on each other, and they also face the risk of Spirit's backlash.
Just then, Yu Qing seemed to see through his thoughts, gently patted his shoulder, and her tone became unusually gentle: " Old Poison, don't think too much about it. Once I've resolved your Spirit backlash problem and improved your and Yan Yan's spirit rings, if you want to find a companion, I'll give you some advice."
Dugu Bo blushed and slapped his hand away, saying, "Get lost! I have no interest in that!" But the melancholy deep in his eyes dissipated slightly.
Perhaps, the appearance of Madman Ye can truly change his and Yan Yan's fate.
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