Her tightly closed eyes slowly opened. The expected intense pain did not strike; instead, there was a cool, icy sensation that felt extremely comfortable.
Shen Liu Yu quietly glanced downward. Her smooth, fair calves were exposed, and strands of faint blue light were slowly being drawn out by the Snow Empress. In its place was an indescribable feeling of emptiness, and her own soul power rank was rapidly plummeting.
In just a moment, her soul power had fallen a full two levels, and the process was continuing.
"Don't be nervous. This is a normal phenomenon. After I replace you with a new soul bone, your soul power rank will recover. Who knows, you might even use this opportunity to advance another level."
The Snow Empress's voice drifted over lightly, somehow making Shen Liu Yu feel much more at ease.
But before she could reply, a burst of intense pain followed, and she involuntarily cried out in alarm. The corner of her mouth was bitten through, and blood slowly dripped down.
"Ling Ling, come help…"
The Snow Empress said softly.
Ye Lingling nodded, then quickly walked a few steps forward. When she got closer, her brows couldn't help but furrow.
The imagined bloodiness did not appear. At this moment, Shen Liu Yu's right leg had completely turned into a virtual state condensed from soul power, while the thirty-thousand-year right leg bone floated quietly to the side.
"Later, Ling Ling, you will need to place the soul bone by yourself, then activate the soul skill of that soul bone to stimulate the rapid regeneration of flesh and blood. Most of Ah Yu's sense of pain has been temporarily blocked by me using soul power. You need to move quickly."
After giving a couple of instructions, the Snow Empress and the Demon Empress stepped back to the side.
Ye Lingling took a deep breath, then took the purple-black soul bone handed over by the Snow Empress.
This soul bone was obtained by Shen Han Yu and the Snow Empress in the deep sea. It came from a black moon whale emperor with over one hundred thousand years of cultivation. Although the age of this soul bone was slightly inferior to that of a ferocious beast soul bone, it excelled in having attributes that matched Shen Liu Yu's, and the black moon whale emperor's two innate soul skills were both contained within this soul bone, making it extremely suitable for the current Shen Liu Yu.
As the soul bone slowly entered Shen Liu Yu's virtual right leg under Ye Lingling's guidance, a black-purple light suddenly erupted. Ye Lingling seized the opportunity, and a surge of green life energy erupted from her right leg, pouring straight into it.
Rich life aura spread in all directions. Flesh and bones slowly began to regenerate under the nourishment of this energy. Shen Liu Yu only felt her right leg gradually warming up from its icy state, and then her entire body fell into a comfortable sensation, involuntarily letting out a couple of soft hums.
Time passed minute by minute. Under Ye Lingling's continuous soul power output, the flesh on Shen Liu Yu's leg had fully formed. The skin was smooth, white, and tender, like that of a newborn baby.
At the same time, the soul power aura on her body began to surge violently. Not only did it completely make up for the previously lost soul power, but it even advanced two more levels on top of that, bringing her one step closer to becoming a Soul Douluo.
Shen Liu Yu's current soul power rank had reached the seventy-seventh level. With the God Examination and other assistance, Shen Han Yu estimated that in another two months, she would be able to smoothly break through to Soul Douluo. At that time, some matters could begin to be prepared.
…
The final step was completed. Ye Lingling wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead, then let out a light sigh of relief and said:
"It's about done. The flesh and meridians have all been regenerated. Now you just need to move around a bit more, and you'll recover completely."
Shen Liu Yu also slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze touched the area below, and she looked somewhat surprised.
She moved her right leg and immediately felt an unprecedented sense of power erupt. Her overall strength had also increased significantly. Compared to before, it could be said to be a complete transformation.
"How do you feel?"
The Snow Empress handed Ye Lingling a cup of clear water, then looked at Shen Liu Yu and asked.
"Mmm… I feel very good, better than ever. It was just very painful for that instant, but afterward it was always very comfortable. My whole body feels warm and cozy…"
As she spoke, Shen Liu Yu looked toward Ye Lingling and said sincerely:
"Sister Lingling, thank you for your hard work…"
Ye Ling Ling waved her hand, took a sip of clear water, and then said softly:
"My current soul power reserves are too low. I can't use soul skills for long periods. After each use, I need at least two or three hours to recover my soul power…"
Before Ye Lingling could finish speaking, a warm palm rested on her shoulder from behind.
Gentle soul power was slowly transmitted over, replenishing the emptiness within her body. The fatigue gradually disappeared, replaced by a light and refreshed feeling.
"You don't need to worry about that now. I'll replenish your soul power for you. You don't have to concern yourself with these issues. Just rest easy…"
Shen Han Yu's voice came from behind. Ye Lingling was slightly startled, then gently nodded.
…
With Ye Lingling's soul power replenished, the process of replacing the soul bones sped up considerably.
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er took turns. Thanks to Shen Liu Yu going first, the two of them were much more relaxed. At the very least, they were not as nervous as they were at the beginning.
By the time everything was finished, the sky had already darkened completely. Although Shen Han Yu had provided nearly uninterrupted soul power replenishment, Ye Lingling still felt exhausted all over, and her spirit was somewhat listless.
"Alright, it's pretty much all done. I'm a bit tired…"
Ye Lingling said softly. At the same time, her upper and lower eyelids began to droop. The next moment, she was pulled into Shen Han Yu's embrace.
"Go to sleep. I'll take you back to rest."
Shen Han Yu said gently, then lifted Ye Lingling in a princess carry.
Ye Lingling gently rubbed against Shen Han Yu's chest, found a more comfortable position, then let out a soft "mm" and closed her eyes. Before long, the sound of steady, light breathing could be heard, and Ye Lingling had already fallen asleep.
Shen Han Yu looked at the others and lowered his voice slightly as he said:
"These soul bones have different attributes and effects. You can distribute them among yourselves as you like. I'll leave this place to you…"
As he spoke, Shen Han Yu looked toward You Meng Chu.
You Meng Chu nodded and said softly as well:
"Leave it to me. Don't worry…"
Immediately after, Shen Han Yu's gaze turned to the three girls, Shen Liu Yu, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er, and he instructed:
"After replacing the new soul bones and limbs, familiarize yourselves with them properly. Also, you all need to consolidate your cultivations. I hope you can make further progress in a short time. That way, some things later on can be carried out more smoothly…"
Everyone nodded seriously. Shen Liu Yu and Shui Bing'er were especially enthusiastic. Currently, both of them are just a step away from breaking through to a major realm. Moreover, after refining the remaining energy within those soul bones in a short time, their soul power could hopefully increase by another level. This was undoubtedly good news for them.
Shen Han Yu nodded in satisfaction. After exchanging a glance with the Snow Empress, he left the place while carrying Ye Lingling.
…
The next morning, the rising sun slowly climbed from the distance. When the first ray of sunlight shone into the room, Ye Lingling let out a soft moan, then slowly opened her eyes.
She had slept exceptionally comfortably this time. Not only had the mental fatigue been perfectly resolved, but she now felt extraordinarily refreshed and clear-headed, a feeling she had not experienced for a very long time.
She slowly sat up, stretched lazily, then suddenly froze. She looked down at the white silk nightgown on her body with some confusion. There was not a single memory in her mind about changing clothes before going to sleep.
Suddenly, Ye Lingling seemed to think of something. A suspicious blush instantly appeared on her face, spreading to her fair neck and earlobes, making her look extremely cute and charming.
Click—
The door to the room was suddenly pushed open from the outside. Shen Han Yu walked in slowly, holding a tray with a smile on his face, showing no sign of awkwardness or embarrassment.
"You're awake? Come eat something. Bing'er and the others specially made fish soup for you. I tasted a bit, it really is quite good…"
Ye Lingling looked at the composed Shen Han Yu and the steaming fish soup on the table beside him. Her face turned even redder. She stammered somewhat:
"Um… the clothes on me… who changed them…"
Shen Han Yu raised an eyebrow, then answered without hesitation:
"I changed them. You were covered in sweat, so I helped you wash up and changed your clothes while I was at it…"
Ye Lingling's mind exploded with a boom. She felt blood rushing to her head, and her entire face instantly flushed crimson. The hand gripping the quilt tightened continuously. In the end, she buried herself back under the covers, not daring to peek out at Shen Han Yu again.
Shen Han Yu was slightly stunned, then smiled silently. He found Ye Lingling rather amusing and easily teased.
He stepped forward and lifted the black quilt in one motion. The curled-up Ye Lingling underneath was instantly exposed. Seeing the smile on Shen Han Yu's face, Ye Lingling let out a low cry of alarm and was immediately scooped into his arms, then carried over to the table.
Ye Lingling forced herself to sober up a little, but she still couldn't stop trembling all over. After a long while, she spoke in a voice as quiet as a mosquito's buzz:
"You… how could you change my clothes without my permission, and even… even…"
Looking at Ye Lingling's awkward appearance, Shen Han Yu found it somewhat amusing. A trace of interest in teasing her suddenly rose in his heart.
"Then tell me, was I wrong to think of you?"
Shen Han Yu asked softly, a hint of laughter hidden in his tone.
Ye Lingling paused slightly, then subconsciously replied:
"Thinking of me… it doesn't seem… wrong…"
A moment later, Ye Lingling suddenly came back to her senses and added:
"But… but that's not a reason for you to see me naked. You… don't even think about diverting my attention…"
Shen Han Yu looked at the beauty in his arms, who wore an expression that was shy yet carried a bit of fierce anger, and felt exceptionally good this early morning.
"Alright, stop making that face like you want to bite me. Your clothes were changed by the Snow Empress. It has nothing to do with me. If it had been me, you shouldn't be awake right now…"
Ye Lingling's breath caught. Suddenly, she felt at a loss. After a long while, she said:
"Really…?"
Shen Han Yu placed Ye Lingling on the chair beside him, then gently nodded and said with a smile:
"I'm not the type of person who looks at meat but doesn't eat it. Anyway, it's only a matter of time. Even if I ate you clean and then refused to take responsibility, wouldn't you still obediently follow me…"
Ye Lingling glanced at Shen Han Yu, then slowly lowered her head.
"You… you're shameless. How can you say something like that…"
Shen Han Yu stroked Ye Lingling's head, then pushed the fish soup in front of her and placed two soul bones emitting rich soul power fluctuations on the table as well.
"After you finish breakfast, if you don't want to go out, go ahead and absorb these two soul bones. In a while, I'll take you all together to hunt for soul rings. It'll be more convenient that way…"
Ye Lingling was slightly startled, but still nodded. She picked up the spoon beside her and began drinking the delicious fish soup in small sips.
Shen Han Yu watched Ye Lingling's actions, chuckled lightly, then pushed open the door and walked out without lingering any longer.
After Shen Han Yu left, Ye Lingling looked at the two soul bones on the table with some confusion. She muttered something under her breath, but the blush on her face was still clearly visible.
…
After leaving Ye Lingling's room, Shen Han Yu's expression quickly returned to normal. His figure disappeared rapidly. When he reappeared, he was already at the previous cliffside.
The sea breeze blowing toward him carried quite a bit of moisture. Several girls were routinely enduring the crashing of the waves, while not far away, Bo Saixi sat quietly in meditation.
Unlike the last time they met, Bo Saixi's complexion was much better now. The vitality on her face had also recovered somewhat. While her aura around her body had returned to calm, it now carried an additional trace of gentle charm.
Shen Han Yu walked forward a few steps, then said:
"How much longer will their assessment probably take…"
Bo Saixi slowly opened her eyes, turned her head to look at Shen Han Yu, and said softly:
"It all depends on their endurance. If they are willing, they can complete it in a short time…"
Shen Han Yu nodded, then asked again:
"I actually have another question I'd like to ask the Grand Priest…"
The corners of Bo Saixi's mouth curved into a slight smile as she said:
"As long as I know it, I will not hide anything…"
Shen Han Yu smiled and shook his head, then continued:
"I remember Sea Horse Douluo once mentioned that Senior once emulated Lord Sea God and traveled across the ocean. Although you did not succeed in the end, you must have gained quite a lot during the process…"
"I want to ask, is there any suitable soul beast in the ocean for my little sister? The age doesn't need to be too high, over two hundred thousand years would be best…"
The corner of Bo Saixi's mouth seemed to twitch slightly, but she still maintained a calm and unruffled appearance as she said:
"There are countless powerful races in the ocean. Even the deep-sea devil whale clans are not few in number. The deep sea devil whale king family you took away before was only the most powerful among them, not the only one. If you are willing to trust what I say, from Sea God Island all the way west, there is a devil sea region constantly shrouded in thunderstorms. I once explored deep into that area. In that sea region, I sensed a very powerful aura. If nothing unexpected happens, it should meet your requirements…"
Shen Han Yu pondered for a moment, then smiled slightly and said:
"Then thank you, Senior. However…"
Bo Saixi looked somewhat helpless, then waved her hand and said:
"You want to ask where there are soul beasts suitable for the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul, right? That girl's talent is very good. At least among healing-type soul masters, she can be called the strongest in the current era and even in the next thousand years. But I can tell you very clearly: there are no soul beasts in the ocean suitable for her. Even if there were, you cannot touch them…"
Shen Han Yu was not surprised that Bo Saixi could see through his thoughts. He simply asked calmly:
"Why is that?"
Bo Saixi was silent for a moment, then explained softly:
"The ocean's area is several times that of the land, and the number of living beings within it far exceeds those on land. The fortune condensed by such a prosperous sea race is used by Lord Sea God, but some of it has been obtained by those naturally extraordinary soul beasts. Although they have not received the recognition of heaven and earth, they carry the fortune of the sea race… Healing and saving lives are inherently benevolent acts. Slowly, more and more oceanic fortune has gathered on these rare existences. From then on, they have become alternative auspicious beasts. I think you should understand what the existence of auspicious beasts means…"
"There are far more soul beasts in the ocean with such abilities than on land, but they cannot be unified because they cannot obtain the recognition of the heavenly rules. If you try to target this type of soul beast, you will suffer the backlash of the corresponding fortune. If possible, go to the Star Dou Great Forest. You should be able to find a satisfactory answer there…"
Bo Saixi's words were very clear, laying out all the pros and cons. She could be said to be extremely candid.
Shen Han Yu was silent for a moment, seemingly thinking about something. Only after a long while did he say softly:
"I understand. Thank you, Senior, for your guidance. If there is an opportunity later, I will take Ling Ling back to the mainland to hunt for soul rings. At the same time, it will be convenient to check the situation on the continent…"
Bo Saixi nodded. Her gaze was distant and serene as she said softly:
"If you need anything else, you can tell me at any time. I will be happy to answer for you…"
Shen Han Yu smiled silently, waved his hand, and then left the cliff area.
Bo Saixi looked in the direction Shen Han Yu had left and let out a soft sigh. What she had done was not without selfish motives. Her and Tang Chen's child was still young, but losing both parents in the future already seemed like a foregone conclusion. It was naturally good to leave the child on Sea God Island to be raised, but she still felt unwilling in her heart.
Anyone could try for the path to godhood. Why couldn't her child do the same… Sea God High Priest, this was an honor, but it was also a shackle and torment. Bo Saixi was willing to bear everything in exchange for a bright future for her child…
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here are the chapters for today (づ￣3￣)づ╭～
"Don't forget there are chapters available on Patreon."
"From Douluo to Godhood by Defy 30 Advance chapters."
"Douluo: Far North Invincibledo 30 Advance chapters."
"Douluo Peerless: Living as an Evil Soul Master the novel is already finished on Patreon."
"Douluo Dalu 2:Peerless Tang Sect Dawn of Sun and Moon 40 Advance chapters."
[email protected]/facficmax10--------(@→a)