Chapter 42: Giving Bones Again
Ning Bei called back the three soul beasts, leaving only Ah Bao to continue guarding as they advanced.
Dugu Yan, looking at the disappearing soul beasts, couldn't hold back her curiosity any longer.
As they walked, she turned to Ning Bei and asked, "Ah Bei, weren't your first and second soul rings the Hurricane Hunting Eagle and the Golden Armored Battle Bear? How come you can summon so many soul beasts to fight?"
Since they were now on the same team, Ning Bei didn't mind sharing some of his information. He wasn't worried about Dugu Yan exposing him.
"Actually, my Martial Soul is one that cultivates soul beasts to fight for me, and there's no limit to their number. The Hurricane Hunting Eagle and Golden Armored Battle Bear are just two of them. I said it like that back then to avoid attracting too much attention."
"Really? So that means you could create a beast tide by yourself?"
Dugu Yan's eyes widened in surprise. The combination of just those few soul beasts was already enough to overpower a seven-person Soul Sect team.
If Ning Bei knew what the girl was thinking, he would probably say, Soul Sect? In a year, you could have a Soul King team as a snack.
Currently, the fifth layer of the Dan Tower could provide Ah Bao with 16 years of cultivation every day, so after just a little over a year, Ah Bao would likely reach the 10,000-year level. At that time, those terrifying claws would be no joke.
"It's fine, though. If there are too many soul beasts, I can't command them all, and the effectiveness would be greatly reduced."
"That's still strong enough."
"Don't worry, even if I'm stronger, I'll still be your man. In less than ten years, you'll be walking all over."
"Hmph, you're the one who's a crab, trying to walk sideways."
While they bickered, they arrived outside the valley. Dugu Yan made as if to shout inside, but Ning Bei stopped her.
"What if Grandpa Du is in a crucial stage of cultivation? Wouldn't it be bad to disturb him like that?"
Dugu Yan didn't think that far ahead. After hearing Ning Bei's words, she stuck out her tongue, feeling a little embarrassed.
"I've always shouted like this before!"
Ning Bei shook his head. "You crossed the Sunset Forest on your own before too?"
"Yan, you can't act like this in the future. Coming alone to the Sunset Forest is really dangerous."
Dugu Yan waved her hand impatiently.
"Yeah, yeah, you're more nagging than Grandpa. What do we do now? How do we get in?"
The toxic mist outside the valley was something even she didn't dare to touch.
"This is simple, just watch me."
Ning Bei took out the Dan Tower, summoned Ah Bao back inside the tower, and the Dan fragrance surrounded the two of them. He then grabbed Dugu Yan's hand and led her inside.
"Ah!!! Ah Bei, what are you doing? If you want to die, don't drag me with you!"
Seeing Dugu Yan close her eyes in fear, Ning Bei couldn't help but laugh and tapped her little head.
"Open your eyes and talk."
Hearing Ning Bei's words, Dugu Yan opened her eyes with fear, and the toxic mist that she had feared so much was a long way off and didn't approach them.
"Wow, Ah Bei, how did you do that?"
"This world hasn't seen poison that can defeat me, the Medicine God Douluo! A little toxic mist? It's nothing. Hiss, Yan, let go of me quickly!"
Dugu Yan reluctantly loosened her hold on Ning Bei's waist, then looked at him disdainfully.
"Hmph! You're just too arrogant. I, the Divine Douluo, specialize in dealing with Medicine God Douluo."
Ning Bei pursed his lips and rubbed his sore waist, ignoring Dugu Yan's antics. A good man doesn't argue with a woman.
Inside the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu bo 's figure appeared in front of them, looking helplessly at the two.
"Yan, what are you doing here again? I've told you so many times not to run into the forest alone. It's dangerous."
Ning Bei politely greeted Dugu bo .
"Grandpa Du, long time no see."
"Grandpa, I have Ah Bei with me!"
Dugu Yan acted coquettishly towards Dugu bo and then immediately entered her Martial Soul form. Four soul rings—two yellow, one purple, and another purple—flashed before Dugu bo 's eyes.
"Huh? Yan, where did you get your fourth soul ring from? What kind of soul beast was it?"
Dugu Yan, seeing Dugu bo 's shocked expression, became very proud.
"It's a 5,400-year-old Mandala Snake, and Ah Bei helped me hunt it."
"Mandala Snake? 5,400 years? Can you guys handle it? This kid is just an auxiliary soul master. Your poison can't do much to the Mandala Snake either."
Ning Bei was greatly displeased by Dugu bo 's underestimation of him.
"Grandpa Du, who told you I'm an auxiliary soul master? I'm a Summoner Battle Soul Master."
Dugu bo stared at Ning Bei, full of questions.
"Summoner? What's that?"
It wasn't easy to explain, so Ning Bei directly summoned the four soul beasts.
Dugu bo nearly had his eyes pop out.
"This... Dark Gold Fearsome Claw Bear? And a Human-faced Demon Spider, and the Demon Eye Tree? And up in the air, is that an Emerald Swan? Your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is really a powerhouse, isn't it?"
Dugu bo couldn't help but drool at the sight of these soul beasts, and wanted to say something about how wealthy they were, but after a brief thought, he decided against it. However, he now understood how the two had managed to subdue a 5,400-year-old Mandala Snake.
Although the Mandala Snake was a decent poison-type soul beast, compared to these four, it was at a distinct disadvantage. As long as these soul beasts didn't die young, they'd definitely become 100,000-year-old dominators, but Dugu bo would probably never live to see that.
Ning Bei didn't explain where these soul beasts came from. He had come to visit Dugu Yan and her grandfather for another reason—he still had some benefits to give them. The soul bones in the bracelet from before had two pieces that were suitable for them.
"Grandpa Du, how is your soul power progressing?"
"Hmm? With the 70,000-year soul bone your father gave me, I've successfully reached level 92. Is there something wrong?"
Seeing that the soul bone had indeed helped Dugu bo 's cultivation, Ning Bei took another one out of his necklace.
"This is the 60,000-year-old Left Arm Bone of the Ghost-faced Scorpion. This type of soul beast also carries powerful toxins, and it should be suitable for you."
Dugu bo 's eyes lit up when he saw the soul bone that Ning Bei pulled out. He was clearly tempted, but after a moment's thought, he pushed the greed deep into his heart.
"Kid, no rewards without work. I've already taken advantage of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with the Mandala Snake's right leg bone last time."
The old poison master was indeed an honest man. He took the soul bone as a trade for the previous one, and there was no real loss for either side. After all, Ning Bei had a good knowledge of medicinal herbs. If not for him, Dugu bo wouldn't have dared to touch those herbs.
"Grandpa Du, this soul bone has nothing to do with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It's something I happened to acquire. Consider it a gift for your seniority."
Not wanting Dugu bo to hesitate, Ning Bei added a little more pressure.
"If you feel bad about it, you can always help me out when I'm in danger. You wouldn't want to keep that 'weakest Title Douluo' name hanging over your head forever, would you?"
As Ning Bei had expected, Dugu bo was initially going to refuse, but after hearing the latter part of his words, he immediately hesitated.
At this moment, Dugu Yan, who had been standing nearby, spoke up, becoming the final push.
"Grandpa, just take it. Don't be so polite. Look at me."
She said as she hugged Ning Bei's arm.
Seeing this, Dugu bo immediately started puffing his beard in frustration. Of course, his granddaughter had already been taken, so what's the harm in taking some betrothal gifts? He then nonchalantly took the soul bone and put it in his soul guide.
"Ahem, since you're so sincere, if you run into trouble in the future, feel free to come to your Grandpa Du. I'll hold onto this soul bone for now."
Good ol' Dugu bo , didn't expect you to be such a Poison Douluo.
Having resolved the matter with Dugu bo , Ning Bei turned his attention back to the girl beside him.
"Yan, there's also something for you."
(END CHAPTER)
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