As the sole heir of the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul lineage, Ye Lingling's entire life had been almost predetermined ever since she awakened her martial soul at the age of six.
Although Nine Heart Begonia soul masters had a single ability, their powerful healing capacity still made them coveted by all major powers.
For several generations, every Nine Heart Begonia soul master had served the Heaven Dou Imperial Family from birth to death.
They had no say in their own fate, nor the power to change it.
The Heaven Dou Imperial Family appeared to be the best shelter, but in Ye Lingling's eyes, it was nothing short of a cage.
She had long lost her freedom, as though burdened with invisible shackles.
This trip to Sky Water Academy for training was something she had actively requested—just to escape briefly from the suffocating royal palace.
However, accompanying her were still royal guards.
Ye Lingling appeared delicate on the outside, but deep down, she was rather stubborn.
When she learned that Yan and his group were planning to head west to hunt down the wolf bandits, she agreed without hesitation.
Rather than live like a walking corpse, she preferred to make use of her own value even if it meant dying in battle.
Now, her martial soul had mutated and was no longer the Nine Heart Begonia.
Everyone felt somewhat confused.
Feng Xiaotian asked curiously:
"What do you mean by that? Your martial soul mutated, so it's no longer part of the Nine Heart Begonia lineage? My martial soul mutated into a Gale Twin-headed Wolf, but it's still part of the Gale Demon Wolf clan. Isn't your situation similar?"
"Mm."
Ye Lingling nodded, then explained:
"Our Nine Heart Begonia clan is too unique, with very few members. Only two inheritors can be alive at the same time. In the clan's history, not a single soul master has ever reached the level of Soul Douluo. There's a legend in the clan: if one can reach the realm of Title Douluo, they'll be able to break the limitations of the martial soul, and it will evolve into the Ten Heart Begonia. At that point, they'll no longer be considered a Nine Heart Begonia soul master."
Yan asked:
"So what you're saying is, since your martial soul has mutated into the Ten Heart Begonia, a new inheritor will now appear among the Nine Heart Begonia soul masters?"
"That's right. So, I have to thank you."
Huo Wu suddenly said:
"Lingling, now that your martial soul has mutated, you not only have stronger healing abilities but can also restore soul power. Doesn't that make you even more desirable in others' eyes?"
Feng Xiaotian added worriedly:
"Yeah. You might even become a threat to other support-type soul masters like those from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
Ye Lingling looked at everyone and said gratefully:
"Thank you all for your concern. At first, I only served the Heaven Dou Imperial Family because of my clan's mission. Now that the clan's restraints are gone, I can walk my own path. What you said makes sense, but I'll be careful."
Shui Bing'er said:
"If we can return safely this time, Lingling can stay at our academy for now. We'll protect her."
"Bing'er, thank you."
Touched by Shui Bing'er's kindness, a wave of warmth flowed through Ye Lingling's heart.
Yan knew that, after absorbing the Beautiful Silk Tulip, Ye Lingling's cultivation speed would increase significantly. If she could live well, she might truly have the chance to achieve the Title Douluo realm.
Looking out the window, Yan said:
"It's getting late. You guys should go rest. Bing'er and I still have something to talk about. Lingling, you stay too."
"Then we'll get going."
Huo Wu exchanged a glance with Shui Bing'er, then left the room with Huo Wushuang and Feng Xiaotian.
"Brother Yan, is it something important? Even from them?"
"It's not that I'm keeping it secret. I just don't want to disturb their rest."
As Yan spoke, he took out a round ice dragon bone from his soul tool.
That dragon bone emitted a pale blue glow.
The light wasn't glaring on the contrary, it carried a kind of refreshing coolness that seemed to pierce through heat and restlessness, reaching the most tranquil depths of one's heart.
With the flow of light, delicate patterns vaguely appeared on the surface of the ice dragon bone, as though it held unimaginably powerful energy.
The two girls were completely captivated by the ice dragon bone.
Shui Bing'er asked curiously:
"Brother Yan, what is this? It looks like a soul bone, but it doesn't resemble any part of the body."
Yan smiled and replied:
"This is a dragon bone one from the Ice Dragon King."
"? Ice Dragon King?!"
Shui Bing'er and Ye Lingling looked at each other in shock.
To them, a Dragon King was nothing more than a creature from legends.
Although it sounded unbelievable, both of them firmly believed Yan's words.
"Brother Yan, how did you obtain such a miraculous treasure?"
"I stumbled upon it in an ancient ruin. This Ice Dragon Bone might contain the power of absolute ice. It suits you perfectly.take it."
As Yan spoke, he handed the dragon bone to Shui Bing'er.
Shui Bing'er found it hard to believe and wasn't ready to accept it.
"Brother Yan, this is far too precious. I can't take it. You should keep it instead."
"I'm fire-attributed. Keeping it would be useless for me."
After speaking, Yan gently took Shui Bing'er's slender hand and placed the dragon bone into her palm.
The moment his fingertips brushed her, Shui Bing'er felt a jolt as if electrified. A wave of heat surged through her body, and her cheeks flushed red with embarrassment.
Clutching the dragon bone that emitted a cold and dazzling light, Shui Bing'er calmed down quickly despite her confusion.
"Brother Yan, thank you for giving me such a precious treasure."
"You just absorbed the Ice Soul Blue Lotus. Your body is in peak condition. You can absorb it now. Normally we'd need Dean Leng's help, but with Lingling here, it won't be necessary."
"Me?"
Ye Lingling looked puzzled.
Yan explained,"Bing'er will need to fuse the bone into her body bit by bit using her soul power. The process will consume a large amount of soul power and mental energy. Your Ten-Heart Begonia can help replenish her soul power, so you can assist me in supporting her."
"Alright. Brother Yan, I'll follow your lead."
Ye Lingling was more than happy to help with this task.
"Bing'er, start absorbing it now. The process will be slow and may take several hours."
"Okay."
Then, Shui Bing'er sat cross-legged and, under Yan's guidance, began absorbing the Ice Dragon King Bone.
Shui Bing'er focused completely. The surrounding air seemed to become soft and peaceful in sync with her breathing.
Yan stood by her side, his gaze full of anticipation.
As the Ice Dragon King Bone slowly released its extremely cold power, a faint blue glow appeared on the surface of Shui Bing'er's body.
This energy brought no pain or struggle. Instead, it was comfortable, gently seeping into every cell, nourishing her body and soul.
Shui Bing'er could clearly feel her ice-element soul power increasing at an unprecedented rate. The originally pure cold force was now becoming even denser and more powerful.
Time ticked by.
The dragon bone in Shui Bing'er's palms grew smaller and smaller, and the blue glow on her body gradually faded.
At this point, she had consumed a considerable amount of soul power.
Yan said,
"Lingling, support Bing'er now."
"Alright."
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