Chapter 348:
Ning Bei nodded, realizing that this truly aligned with the current thoughts of the little angel.
"Then let time handle everything. Let's go back to Tiandou, take care of our own matters, and when we return to the Spirit Hall next time, perhaps you will have your answer."
"Mm."
With most of her mind consumed by thoughts of escape, the little angel quickly accepted Ning Bei's suggestion. Her eyes flickered for a moment, then softened with tenderness.
"Do you really not care about my background?"
"Care about what? Care that our Snow is the world's number one rich beauty and that marrying her means half a lifetime less of struggle?"
"Go to hell, always talking nonsense!"
Though the little angel cursed, there was a smile in her eyes. Ning Bei's playful teasing helped her shake off the cloud of sadness in the fastest way possible, and she understood the intent behind his words.
"Wait for me. I'll go say goodbye to Grandpa, and then we can head back."
"Hmm? Don't you want to stay with the old man for a few more days?"
"No, no. Once everything is settled, we'll come back. Besides, didn't you need to get a soul ring for Ah Du?"
Ning Bei understood the real thoughts of the little angel. With the presence of the porcupine and the Snake Spear stationed in Tiandou, there wouldn't be any unexpected incidents. Even if something did happen, Ning Fengzhi wouldn't allow any further disturbances in Tiandou City. The reason Xue'er didn't know how to face Bibi Dong for the moment was why leaving for now was a good solution.
"Alright, go say your goodbyes, then. I'll go find Ah Du in Spirit City. When you're done, meet me at the hotel."
"Good!"
The little angel nodded and turned towards the Angel Temple. After watching her walk away, Ning Bei quickly flew towards Spirit City.
With the two parting ways, the doors to the Pope's Hall closed again. Bibi Dong's eyes flickered, glancing back and forth at the direction in which the two had left. After a long sigh, she entered the hall again.
After locating Ah Du's room using his spiritual energy, Ning Bei went directly there. He knocked on the hotel room door, and Ah Du respectfully welcomed him in.
"I'm here to test your current physical strength and then try to arrange your soul ring."
"Yes, Young Master."
Without hesitation, Ah Du stood in the center of the room and looked firmly at Ning Bei.
"I'm ready, Young Master."
"Good."
Ning Bei didn't waste words. He slowly released his pressure. Because he was confident in Ah Du's potential, Ning Bei controlled his pressure at around level 68 and gradually increased it.
As expected, the 68-level soul power pressure didn't cause significant stress for Ah Du. He furrowed his brow, indicating that there was still plenty of room to endure.
70, 71, 72. Ning Bei controlled the pressure around Ah Du's body, gradually raising it to level 75, at which point Ah Du started to show a pained expression. After gritting his teeth for a moment, the Dark Golden Demon Scythe suddenly appeared in his hand. The appearance of the soul beast returned Ah Du's furrowed brow, showing there was still more room for pressure.
But Ning Bei didn't increase the pressure further. He retracted his soul power, and when Ah Du relaxed, his puzzled gaze landed on Ning Bei.
"You have the mental strength and physical strength of a high-level Soul Saint without a doubt. It's unlikely that we will break through the Soul Douluo limit to absorb a soul ring, so there's no need to continue."
"Young Master, I think we can try."
Upon hearing that Ning Bei wasn't planning to let him absorb a soul ring above 80,000 years, Ah Du's heart sank. He hurriedly spoke, trying to convince him.
Ning Bei gave him an irritated glance. Despite Ah Du's calm demeanor in front of others, he would still show his anxious side when facing him.
"What's the point? There's no essential difference between a 70,000-year soul ring and an 80,000-year one. Why take that risk? You'll have your own god trial in the future, and if I'm not wrong, there will be more chances for soul ring improvements, so there's no need to rush."
After hearing Ning Bei's words, Ah Du calmed down instantly. He thought that the Young Master made sense, and he didn't think he would know more about the divine trial than Ning Bei.
"Yes, I understand, Young Master. I'll listen to you."
"Mm. Originally, I planned to send you to Sea God Island when you came back, but now that you have the opportunity to accept the trials of other gods, it seems there's no need for that."
"Sea God Island?"
Although Ah Du didn't quite understand where this place was, just hearing the name made him feel a sense of awe. It surely wasn't a simple place.
"It's the place where the Sea God selects their successors. Now, Nian Bing, Yin Zhu, and Rong Rong are all there, accepting their own chances. If it weren't for the existence of the God of Death, I would have sent you there as well."
"Is that so? There's no need, Young Master. You can't have everything at once. I have my own destiny."
Though Ah Du was a little disappointed that he wouldn't be able to meet old friends soon, or maybe not for a long time, he understood that everyone was striving for their own future, and there was no reason to dwell on it. He readily accepted Ning Bei's arrangements for him.
Seeing that Ah Du understood, Ning Bei nodded in satisfaction. After opening another room, he settled down there. It was getting late, and Ning Bei guessed that the little angel would be talking to the old man until the morning.
The next day, Ning Bei, who was resting with his eyes closed, was awakened by a knock at the door. When he opened it, it was the little angel's beautiful face.
"Let's go, Ah bei. Did you sleep well last night?"
"When you're out, who cares about such things? Of course, it wasn't as comfortable as when I was holding you in the Ice God Temple!"
"Go to hell!"
The little angel's face flushed slightly as she lightly scolded, and then shot Ning Bei a fierce glare, seemingly accusing him of saying this in front of the door.
After calling Ah Du, the three of them had breakfast at the hotel, then set off on their return journey. On the way, they would find a suitable soul ring for Ah Du in the Star Dou Forest.
"Have you decided what soul beast you're looking for?"
"Not yet. We need a soul ring over 70,000 years. Once we get there, we'll choose it using the Pill Tower. No point in wasting time on speculation."
"70,000 years?"
The little angel knew that Ah Du needed to hunt for his sixth soul ring, but the time limit was almost as long as the ninth soul rings of porcupine and Snake Spear. How could she not be surprised?
Ning Bei raised an eyebrow, thinking, "A foolish woman shouldn't measure this young master with your little vision."
Although he thought this in his heart, if he said it out loud, the little angel would probably get angry, so he could only explain:
"Ah Du has taken some immortal herbs and my body refining pills, so his physical strength surpasses that of most soul masters of the same rank. Even 70,000 years is below his standards. Ah Du actually wanted to get a soul ring over 80,000 years, but I stopped him."
The little angel, hearing Ning Bei's explanation, clicked her tongue in admiration. After exchanging a look with Ah Du, she realized it was true. Fearing being ridiculed for overreacting, she no longer argued. With Ning Bei's miraculous pills, death was out of the question, so there was no need to worry.
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