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After marking the Great Moonlight Spray Fungus, everything unfolded exactly according to Xiao Lin's plan. Once Xiao Gui was carried above the center of the lake by Shi Dan, the toothpick-sized Horned Dragon Staff in her hand instantly expanded.
As Xiao Lin activated his soul skill, the Horned Dragon Staff reverted to its ferocious and terrifying original form. Clad in a bright silver metallic luster, the staff became something Xiao Gui's delicate hands could no longer grasp, let alone lift with force to throw.
Xiao Lin sighed inwardly at his own oversight.
Fortunately, he had instructed Brother Shi to fly higher this time. Under the terrifying acceleration of gravity, the Horned Dragon Staff would still possess its previous destructive power.
Xiao Lin circulated his Vajra Imperishable Divine Skill and activated his Innate Tool Soul Avatar Physique. Once his soul power was linked with the Horned Dragon Staff, he instantly unleashed his first soul ring from the shore.
"First Soul Skill: Heaven and Earth Toss!"
With the attack amplification, the weight became unbearable for Xiao Gui; she couldn't even hold on by relying on her physical strength. Suddenly, she thought of this two-to-three-day journey and the effort everyone had put in for this soul ring.
Bond, trust, friendship... these feelings surged into Xiao Gui's heart in an instant. Though no "miracle" occurred, Xiao Gui chose to believe in Xiao Lin's plan and the possibilities he had described.
She let go of the Horned Dragon Staff, ignoring the friction the weight caused to her palms. She didn't care that her hands had turned bright red and were stinging with burning pain.
A beautiful curve arched on the corner of Xiao Gui's lips; she believed she could do it.
Closing her eyes, she prayed in her heart.
Boom!
A massive explosion of water threw the entire lake into turmoil once more.
The immense destructive force sent spray ten meters high, instantly drenching Shi Dan and Xiao Gui. At this moment, Xiao Gui didn't care that her dress was soaked. She only kept thinking about the form of a Food System master.
I have a handful of Osmanthus flowers!I have a handful of Osmanthus flowers!Osmanthus! Osmanthus!Moonlight shines upon the Osmanthus Frost!
Suddenly, the soul incantation in Xiao Gui's heart shifted.
For some reason, she preferred this final version and recited it silently.
A few seconds later, as the water that had flown into the sky fell back into the lake, a shimmering yellow soul ring gradually floated up from the center.
Near the area Xiao Lin had just "bombed," almost no other soul beast would be foolish enough to approach such a dangerous spot. Thus, Xiao Lin was one hundred percent certain: this was the soul ring of the Great Moonlight Spray Fungus.
Looking at its color, it wasn't as deep or bright as his own, nor did it match Tang San's or Xiao Wu's.
"It's roughly 250 years."
Tang San, who had been watching closely from the shore with Xiao Lin, spoke up.
A purple glow flickered in his eyes. He had seen the soul rings of Xiao Lin, Xiao Wu, Su Yuntao, Shi Dan, and many others. He could now estimate a ring's specific cultivation level based on its soul power fluctuations.
"That's not bad. It's perfect as Sister Gui's first soul ring."
Xiao Lin crossed his arms and nodded in satisfaction. Next, it would depend on whether Sister Gui would transform into the Food System after absorbing the ring.
In the center of the lake, because the Great Moonlight Spray Fungus's cultivation hadn't reached the limit for a Soul Master's first ring, Xiao Gui managed to endure the soul ring's impact with ease despite her average talent.
Before long, the pale yellow soul ring was absorbed into her Martial Soul.
The originally ordinary yellow Osmanthus now shimmered with a faint, translucent light. The glow was like that of a firefly—not strong, but everyone could feel that her common Osmanthus had undergone a qualitative leap.
After finishing the absorption, Xiao Gui narrowed her amber eyes and gave a slight smile. Clearly, she had sensed her soul skill and was very satisfied with it. When Shi Dan brought her back to shore, the group couldn't wait to ask about her soul skill.
"Xiao Gui, has your Martial Soul changed to the Food System?"
Su Yuntao was the most curious and asked first.
If her Martial Soul had become Food System, he could even recruit her into Spirit Hall. Once a member, it would be easier for her to earn money without worrying about being oppressed by other soul masters.
Hearing this, Xiao Gui frowned slightly and shook her head gently.
"Not yet. I can only say... it's edible."
Xiao Gui was the most aware of the changes in her Martial Soul.
Xiao Lin, however, didn't look surprised.
If it had succeeded on the first try, wouldn't that be too easy?
"Sister Gui, what is your soul ring skill?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"Edible" meant it was more than halfway to success.
She had been craving Tang San's Blue Silver Grass for months.
"Moonlight shines upon the Osmanthus Frost."
Xiao Gui softly recited the soul incantation, and her yellow soul ring flashed.
In an instant, golden Osmanthus flowers flew onto Xiao Wu.
A strange sensation permeated Xiao Wu's skin, giving her a very refreshing experience.
"My first soul skill launches a few Osmanthus flowers for healing. Of course, if you eat them—if taken internally—the effect changes to increasing the teammate's life vitality. The specific power of this skill depends on my own life force."
"Moreover, the more Osmanthus flowers there are, the better the effect. Eating a handful can increase a teammate's life vitality by 30%."
Xiao Gui wasn't entirely sure of the exact parameters yet; she would have to learn through continuous healing and usage.
"Xiao Gui, would you like to join Spirit Hall? I can invite you on behalf of Hall Master Ma Xiunuo."
Hearing that she had healing abilities and the effects of a Food System Martial Soul, Su Yuntao immediately extended an invitation.
"Sure!" Faced with Spirit Hall's invitation, Xiao Gui didn't hesitate and joined decisively.
Meanwhile, Xiao Lin was busy with a notebook and pen, recording the soul skill effects she described.
Osmanthus turned into Moonlight Osmanthus—Evolution. Healing ability is like Little San's, relying entirely on one's own life force.
Basically single-target. If used with full effort, can it accelerate healing by 30% just like the vitality boost? Since the number of flowers can be controlled, the effect can be weakened at any time, making it hard to waste soul power.
The skill usage isn't tied to moonlight; it doesn't transform into light rays for support or healing like Little San or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Considering Sister Gui doesn't like fighting, this is fine.
The most important thing was that she had a soul incantation, and her transition to the Food System was halfway complete...
Normally, Xiao Lin should have recorded this as a total success, as the skill effect wasn't inferior to Oscar's, but... Sister Gui's skill consumption was too high. It didn't yet have that signature Food System efficiency.
Thus, he marked it as halfway.
Being edible was good enough.
As long as Little San's Blue Silver Grass became edible too, that would count as halfway success as well.
"Sister Gui, are there any other details? What were you thinking in your heart at that moment?" Xiao Lin pestered her, but he was shoved aside by the "Rogue Rabbit."
"Don't mind Brother Lin. Sister Gui, go change into dry clothes first. Then let me taste the 'Osmanthus Frost' to see if it's delicious!"
Xiao Wu hugged Xiao Gui's arm, her eyes full of longing.
Her mouth was practically watering.
Greedy girl, greedy rabbit, Xiao Lin cursed silently.
However, the Soul Hunting Forest was indeed dangerous, and he didn't want Sister Gui to catch a cold. He didn't push further; he could ask again when they got back.
It was just that...
"Little San?"
"Yeah. I feel it too. An ominous feeling!"
Tang San and Xiao Lin shared a deep connection.
Sometimes, a single look was enough to know what the other was thinking.
"I hope the trouble wasn't caused by me blowing up the lake!"
Xiao Lin gripped his Horned Dragon Staff tightly, unwilling to let go.
Beneath his black hair, two small Vajra Giant Ox horns slightly poked out.
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