Yu Qing's selection of the first spirit ring for Ling Xin and Ling Mou was not arbitrary, but rather a carefully considered decision that perfectly aligned with the development path he had planned for the two women.
For Ling Xin, who chose the poison-based attack path, her target was the Netherworld Scorpion. This was an extremely rare poison-attribute Spirit Beast, entirely black as ink, small in size, but its venom was the most potent among its kind; a hundred-year-old Netherworld Scorpion's venom could even threaten a thousand-year-old Spirit Beast. Its spirit ring not only provided powerful poison-attribute attack skills, but also further enhanced Ling Xin's body's Spirit's affinity for and control over poison.
For his sister Ling Mou, who chose the Metal Burst build, her target is the Gold-Eating Bee. This is a peculiar metallic insect-like Spirit Beast, its entire body seemingly cast in gold. It feeds on various metallic minerals, greatly enhancing its strength and defense. Its spirit ring not only grants powerful offensive or defensive skills but also fundamentally strengthens Ling Mou's physique, causing its body to evolve towards becoming a "humanoid metal."
Yu Qing carefully assessed the two women's current Physique limits. Although absorbing a spirit ring that was about seven hundred years old still carried risks, the benefits would be the greatest within the limits of their bodies, which had been tempered by a special Medicinal Bath.
After identifying their target, Yu Qing led the two eager sisters away from Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and ventured deep into Sunset Forest to begin their search.
With Yu Qing's now vast and boundless mental force, searching for a specific Spirit Beast has become exceptionally easy. His mental force, like an invisible radar, swept across the vast forest and quickly locked onto the target.
In a dark, damp pile of rocks, they found a ghost scorpion nearly eighty centimeters long. It was entirely black, its carapace gleaming with a cold, eerie light. Its tail hook was raised high, dripping purple venom. Wherever it passed, it left a charred trail on the ground, emitting a nauseating stench, and the surrounding vegetation quickly withered and died.
Near another exposed mineral vein, they discovered a swarm of gold-devouring bees. Yu Qing precisely selected the queen bee, the most robust and brilliantly colored among them. Its wingspan was nearly a meter, its body was as if made of pure gold, and it emitted a "buzzing" metallic friction sound when it flapped its wings. Its compound eyes gleamed with a cold light, and its mouthparts were sharp; it looked like a formidable opponent.
"These are the ones." Yu Qing said calmly, "They all have over seven hundred years of cultivation, making them perfect as your first spirit ring."
Looking at the Spirit Beast radiating a dangerous aura, Ling Xin and Ling Mou felt no fear; instead, their eyes blazed with excitement and determination. They nodded emphatically and each took out a special dagger that Yu Qing had prepared for them, engraved with armor-piercing and sturdy patterns.
Under Yu Qing's covert field suppression, the two Spirit Beasts ' movements became sluggish. Without the slightest hesitation, the two sisters seized the opportunity, let out a sharp cry, and nimbly pounced forward!
Ling Xin's dagger pierced precisely into the gap in the carapace of the Netherworld Scorpion's head, splattering venom! Ling Mou then charged forward like a cheetah, his dagger flashing with a cold light, precisely severing the base of the Gold-Eating Bee Queen's wings and vital organs!
The two powerful, century-old Spirit Beasts let out a mournful cry, struggled for a moment, and then collapsed to the ground. Two deep, bright yellow spirit rings slowly condensed and appeared, their light flowing and radiating an alluring energy fluctuation.
"Sit cross-legged, guard your spirit and return to oneness, guide the energy of the spirit ring!" Yu Qing shouted in a deep voice.
The two women immediately did as instructed, each guiding their own spirit ring to begin absorbing.
The process was undoubtedly painful. Seven hundred years of spirit ring energy was like a raging torrent rushing into a slender river for a Spirit Master who had just broken through to level ten. Both women's bodies trembled violently involuntarily, their faces showing pain, and fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads.
However, compared to the excruciating pain of the previous Medicinal Bath, this energy shock seemed rather "mild" to them! They were already accustomed to maintaining their composure in extreme pain. With their superhuman willpower and the incredibly resilient Meridian physique forged by the Medicinal Bath, they withstood the impact of the spirit ring energy and guided the energy flow and absorption in an orderly manner.
Yu Qing stood quietly by, her mental force spreading around her, causing any Spirit Beast that tried to approach to be scared away by an invisible pressure.
As time passed, the fluctuations of spirit power on the two women gradually stabilized and were finally completely absorbed, at which point their Qi surged dramatically!
spirit power His Rank broke through four levels in a row, reaching a level close to 15!
Ling Xin and Ling Mou opened their eyes almost simultaneously, their beautiful eyes shining brightly. They felt the surging spirit power within their bodies and the obvious changes in their physical forms. Their faces were filled with unbelievable excitement and joy.
Ling Xin felt a chilling, poisonous attribute had been added to her spirit power, making it feel like she could easily unleash a corrosive force. Ling Mou, on the other hand, felt her body become heavier and more powerful, as if the muscle fibers beneath her skin were coated with an invisible metal, brimming with explosive power.
The two women exchanged an excited glance, then turned to Yu Qing and suddenly knelt down, their voices choked with emotion: " Lord Yu Qing! We sisters will never forget your kindness in raising us! From now on, we will follow you without hesitation and for all eternity!"
Yu Qing chuckled and shook her head at their solemn expressions, then stepped forward to help them up: "Alright, there's no need for that. This is what you deserve for your own hard work. Let's go back and consolidate our cultivation; the road ahead is long."
Back at Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's home, Yu Qing didn't let the two women relax. Based on their new physique after absorbing the spirit ring, he immediately prepared a new round of stronger Medicinal Baths for them to further consolidate their gains and begin preparations for the second spirit ring.
At the same time, he formally taught the two women the " Blood Burning Meditation Method." This cultivation technique can effectively cultivate... Spiritual power and enhanced physiology are perfect for their current cultivation.
At night, Yu Qing was in her room working out some ideas about body spirit secondary Awakening when the door was gently pushed open. A Rou slipped in silently, her face showing a complex expression—concern, reluctance, and a rare mix of shyness and boldness.
Yu Qing looked at her with some confusion: " A Rou, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"
A Rou didn't answer, but walked straight up to him. Before Yu Qing could react, she suddenly pushed him down onto the bed, her pink eyes shimmering with a resolute passion.
" A Qing …" her voice was soft but carried an undeniable air of authority, "Tonight… let me…"
Yu Qing was taken aback at first, then understood her intention, and couldn't help but laugh and cry. But seeing A Rou's unusually proactive yet somewhat uneasy appearance, he softened, relaxed his body, and let her take the lead in this unique "passive reconciliation".
The boudoir is warm and inviting, spring's beauty boundless. Tonight, A Rou is overflowing with tenderness and passion, as if she wants to completely merge herself into Yu Qing's life.
As the rain subsided, A Rou lay lazily on Yu Qing's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. After a moment of silence, she softly said, " A Qing... I... I have to go back to Star Dou Great Forest."
Yu Qing's hand, which was stroking her smooth back, paused slightly before returning to its normal position. Her voice was calm: "Yes, I know. Are you going back to pick up Xiao Wu?"
"Yes," A Rou nodded, her voice a little muffled, "I've been away for so long, I'm really worried about her. Besides, I need to go back and take care of some things… things that only I can handle." She was referring to her identity as the Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast and some ties within the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Then tonight, we will… stay up all night…" A Rou raised her head, her eyes filled with reluctance and longing, and kissed her again.
Yu Qing responded to her enthusiasm, his heart filled with tenderness. He knew that this separation might take quite some time.
The next morning, Yu Qing woke up from her sleep and subconsciously reached out to touch the side, only to find a slightly cool, lingering warmth.
A Rou has left.
The pillow still seemed to retain her faint, unique fragrance. Yu Qing sat up, touching the sheets that still held a trace of warmth, gazing at the misty haze outside the window, and murmured softly to herself, as if giving instructions to her departing lover:
" A Rou … Take care on your journey. Go quickly and come back soon… We're all here waiting for you."
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