Fu Qin's eyes turned cold as his mental force erupted with full power: "Strip away!"
The silk threads instantly tightened, firmly binding the Remnant Soul of the Soul Devouring Demon Spider.
A long and arduous mental force manipulation began. Like the most precise craftsman, Fu Qin peeled the Remnant Soul of the Soul Devouring Demon Spider away from Tang San's divine soul origin bit by bit; each separation was accompanied by a violent trembling of Tang San's divine soul.
Tang San's consciousness looked at the suddenly appearing Fu Qin, a flash of excitement in his eyes—his good brother Fu Qin had come to save him!
But at this moment, he had no extra strength to resist and could only watch Fu Qin operate.
He could feel that this mental force was gentle yet powerful, repairing his damaged divine soul bit by bit, and a sense of gratitude couldn't help but rise in his heart.
[Tang San's Favorability +30, current favorability 179 points]
[Tang San's Inner Thoughts: Fu Qin really is my good brother! He didn't hesitate to consume so much mental force to save me. When I become a god in the future, I must get him at least a First-Class God Position!]
Fu Qin captured his thoughts, but a wicked smile appeared in his heart.
Jie jie jie, there's no need for a God Position, as long as my sister-in-law gets into my bed in the future.
As the days passed, Fu Qin maintained his mental force output. His face gradually turned pale, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.
The Shrek group stayed by his side without leaving. Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong would occasionally wipe the sweat for him with handkerchiefs, the worry in their eyes growing more intense.
Zhu Zhuqing also stood to the side, watching Fu Qin's weak yet determined appearance, her favorability toward him constantly rising.
This young man was not only powerful but also so loyal and righteous, far more reliable than the likes of Tang San and Oscar.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun lay nearby, watching the scene of Fu Qin saving the person with mixed feelings.
They both hoped Tang San would become a waste because of this, yet they had to admit that Fu Qin's actions made them feel inferior.
Oscar, meanwhile, hid in a corner, his eyes flickering as if he were plotting something.
Two and a half days later, when the last sliver of the Remnant Soul of the Soul Devouring Demon Spider was completely stripped away by the green vines, Fu Qin snapped his eyes open and spat out a faint mist of blood.
He controlled the mental force threads to completely integrate the energy of that hundred-year solitary bamboo into Tang San's body, filling the vacancy of the third spirit ring.
Just then, a faint golden light emerged from the solitary bamboo energy, and a palm-sized white Spirit Bone slowly rose—it was exactly the hundred-year trunk bone of the hundred-year solitary bamboo!
"A Spirit Bone actually dropped?" Fu Qin feigned surprise, but his heart was blossoming with joy.
This hundred-year trunk bone was indeed a rare treasure for an ordinary Spirit Master, capable of strengthening the physique and stabilizing spirit power.
But for Tang San, it brought a hundred harms and not a single benefit!
Tang San's body had been modified by the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, and he was destined to absorb higher-year Spirit Bones in the future.
Although this hundred-year trunk bone could temporarily stabilize his spirit power, it would occupy the position of his trunk bone.
"Since I'm escorting the Buddha to the West, I might as well finish the good deed." An imperceptible smile curled at the corner of Fu Qin's mouth as he once again urged his mental force to help Tang San fuse with this hundred-year trunk bone.
Tang San's consciousness felt a mellow spirit power surge into his body, and a flash of wild joy crossed his eyes.
He had no idea what this energy actually was.
He only felt that Fu Qin was simply too good to him; not only had he saved his life, but he also infused his own spirit power to help him recover from his injuries.
[Tang San's Favorability +50, current favorability 229 points]
[Tang San's Inner Thoughts: Fu Qin! I've acknowledged you as my brother! Once I recover, I will definitely give you all the best resources!]
Fu Qin completed the final step. His mental force exhausted, he could no longer hold on, and his body fell backward.
"Brother Fu Qin!"
"Fu Qin!"
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong cried out at the same time, quickly stepping forward to support his body.
Xiao Wu held him tightly in her arms, her eyes red and her voice sobbing: "Fu Qin, how are you? Don't scare me!"
Ning Rongrong also reached out, gently stroking Fu Qin's pale cheek, tears welling in her eyes: "Brother Fu Qin, wake up!"
[Ning Rongrong's Favorability +20, current favorability 247 points]
[Xiao Wu's Favorability +50, current favorability 1130 points]
Flender and Zhao Wuji also rushed over, their faces full of anxiety.
Soon.
Fu Qin weakly opened his eyes. Looking at the people gathered around him, especially the worried faces of Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, he gave a pale smile.
"Don't worry... I'm fine, just the mental force consumption was too great." He paused and looked at Flender.
"Tang San is fine now. That solitary bamboo was very lucky; it dropped a hundred-year trunk bone. While I was helping Little San fuse with the spirit ring, it automatically fused with him. He should wake up before long."
"A trunk bone?!" Flender and the others instantly widened their eyes, their faces full of shock.
Spirit Bones were already rare, let alone a trunk bone which was hard to come by! For any Spirit Master, this was a massive stroke of good luck!
However.
Seeing their'seen-a-ghost' expressions.
Only Fu Qin sneered in his heart.
A hundred-year trunk bone?
To an ordinary Spirit Master, it was an opportunity, but for a monster like Tang San with twin spirits and the Mysterious Heaven Skill, this ordinary trunk bone would only suppress his potential.
Of course.
By the time he realized something was wrong, it would be too late.
What he wanted was to watch this child of destiny deviate step by step from his destined path until finally... he reached a point of no return.
"Fu Qin, you really are the lucky star of our Shrek Academy!" Flender was so excited that tears filled his eyes, and his hanging heart finally settled.
Zhao Wuji also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, if Tang San died here, Tang Hao would surely slaughter them.
Fu Qin nodded slightly, closed his eyes, leaned into Xiao Wu's embrace, and began to recover his mental force.
He could feel the softness and warmth of Xiao Wu's embrace, and the gentle movements of Ning Rongrong wiping his sweat, feeling quite content in his heart.
As for Tang San lying on the ground, the spirit power in his body was slowly recovering. The energy of the hundred-year solitary bamboo and the power of the trunk bone intertwined, making his aura gradually stabilize.
...
In the dormitory of Shrek Academy, the noon sun was warm.
Fu Qin slowly opened his eyes. His head was still a bit groggy, and the fatigue from the excessive mental force consumption had not yet completely faded.
He moved his fingers, and his nose first caught a faint fragrance—the unique herbal scent of Xiao Wu's body.
Looking down, he saw Xiao Wu lying by the bedside. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly like butterfly wings, and her breathing was even and steady. Clearly, she had watched over him for a long time and had fallen asleep from exhaustion.
Her small hand was still tightly gripping his sleeve, as if she were afraid he would disappear again. The sunlight fell on her tranquil face, outlining a soft silhouette, causing a warm current to surge in Fu Qin's heart.
He didn't disturb Xiao Wu's sweet dream, just lying there quietly, though he was quite happy in his heart.
Just then, Fu Qin moved his body slightly. Xiao Wu immediately noticed the movement, her eyelashes fluttered, and she instantly opened her eyes.