Seeing how cautious he looked, Yu Yuanzhen smiled with relief and said, "Elder Dugu, no need to be nervous. I just wanted to ask your opinion on the distribution of this soul bone. The soul ring and soul bone of the White Ringed Sea Serpent work best when paired together. What do you think, Elder Dugu?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo understood most of it. He had just recently joined the sect and there was no way he'd be given this soul bone. But this 80,000-year-old poison-type soul bone didn't match the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's attributes, nor was it easy to exchange outside the clan.
So he tested the waters and said, "Yanyan hunted the White Ringed Sea Serpent's soul ring and has a left arm bone of the same type. If she were given this soul bone, it'd be a perfect fit. It would greatly improve her cultivation aptitude early on, and she could contribute to the sect in the future."
Yu Yuanzhen laughed heartily and looked at Dugu Yan, saying, "Two White Ringed Sea Serpent soul rings and two matching soul bones — it's just perfect. Consider this 80,000-year soul bone your betrothal gift when Tianming marries you in the future."
Yu Yuanzhen had made this kind of joke several times before. Though Dugu Yan was still young, this time she could tell he was serious.
She turned to look at her grandfather Dugu Bo, only to see him also smiling gently at her.
Faced with the approval of both elders, Dugu Yan finally blushed and looked at Yu Tianming.
In the Douluo Continent, it wasn't uncommon for people to marry at a young age. Ma Hongjun had even frequented brothels at six.
But Yu Tianming had received a more modern education from his previous life, so he never truly acknowledged Dugu Yan's feelings. He had laughed off Yu Yuanzhen's past teasing, thinking Dugu Yan was still too young.
But now, when he looked at Dugu Yan again, even though she was only six and still small in stature, her beauty was striking. Her short, chin-length hair gave her the aura of Ai Haibara from the anime world of his past life, and the blush on her cheeks only made her more charming.
It was clear Dugu Yan was very fond of him—and he liked her cute personality, too.
If Dugu Yan didn't end up with him, she would surely marry someone else. That would mean losing the support of a future Title Douluo, and all the soul rings, soul bones, and immortal herbs they had invested in her would be wasted—not to mention her sincere feelings would be unacknowledged.
Thinking this through, Yu Tianming gently took her left hand and softly asked, "Yanyan, will you?"
Looking at his handsome face, Dugu Yan gave a small nod.
Yu Tianming and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had invested quite a lot in her.
The immortal herb was given partly because Dugu Bo had discovered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well first—it would have been unfair to not give her one.
To eliminate any hidden dangers in her poison cultivation, the sect had given her a 4,000-year right arm bone.
Now, this 80,000-year soul bone, almost as rare as a 100,000-year one, was an absolute treasure. No one would give it to an outsider.
If Dugu Yan wasn't one of their own, how could they possibly let her have it?
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Half a month later, on an unnamed sea island.
Dugu Yan had just finished absorbing her second soul ring and the White Ringed Sea Serpent King's soul bone. Because she had consumed an immortal herb before reaching rank ten, her soul power had reached rank 28 just half a year after awakening her martial soul.
According to the original work, soul bones mainly enhanced physical strength and aptitude. After absorbing two soul bones, Dugu Yan would now be able to consider absorbing soul rings above her current level.
At this moment, Yu Tianming was accompanying Dugu Yan as she demonstrated her new abilities.
Sea wind and waves crashed against a large rock, where Yu Tianming and Dugu Yan stood with their martial souls activated, facing each other from a short distance.
Yu Tianming shouted, "Careful, Yanyan! I'm coming!" Then he shot forward like a streak of yellow light.
Dugu Yan hurriedly used her first soul skill: Neurotoxin, boosting her speed and reaction time by 50%.
But Yu Tianming's speed far outmatched hers. Just as she activated her skill, he was already in front of her, a playful grin on his face.
Panicking, Dugu Yan quickly cast her second soul skill: Toxic Barrier, enveloping herself in a circular dark purple shield.
Yu Tianming, wanting to test the barrier's strength, casually struck it.
Amazingly, despite his current strength, the barrier only rippled and did not break.
Dragon-type soul beasts truly did grant powerful skills.
Before he could strike again, the Toxic Barrier exploded on its own, transforming into countless poisonous droplets shooting in all directions. The purple venom corroded the surrounding rock, leaving behind pits and holes.
Yu Tianming was also hit, but thanks to his poison immunity, only his clothes were damaged.
The barrier dissipated—but Dugu Yan was nowhere in sight.
Yu Tianming didn't bother with his ruined clothes and turned around in confusion: she had been right there inside the barrier—how had she suddenly appeared behind him?
Without answering his confusion, Dugu Yan shouted crisply, "Take this! Venomous Arrow Rain!"
She waved her small hand, and several dark purple poison arrows, enhanced by her first soul ring, shot toward Yu Tianming.
Strangely, the arrows teleported and instantly appeared before him. He had no time to react before they melted his upper clothes clean off.
Yu Tianming guessed the reason and smiled. "Yanyan, your new soul bone skill must be space-related, right?"
Pleased with herself, Dugu Yan replied, "My right arm bone's soul skill is called Spatial Warp. It lets me and my soul power constructs teleport anywhere within 100 meters. So, how will you beat me now, Brother Tianming?"
Xiao Wu's third soul skill could only teleport within five meters. Dugu Yan's soul bone, however, allowed movement within 100 meters—and could even teleport her attacks. If used well, her attacks were nearly unavoidable!
Yu Tianming could only sigh inwardly. As expected of an 80,000-year soul bone. If not for the fact that only a full set of 100,000-year bones could form a divine set, this one alone would be worth using.
Even while thinking, Yu Tianming didn't stop moving. Facing the proud Dugu Yan, he slowly raised a single index finger.
Just as Dugu Yan was wondering what he was doing, a golden bolt of lightning shot out from his fingertip, striking her before she could react.
The lightning paralyzed her instantly. She stiffened and fell backward, clearly immobilized by the shock.
Yu Tianming instantly caught her. Holding her in his arms, her arms naturally wrapped around his neck.
Anyone who saw them would simply think a tall father was carrying his elementary school daughter.
(End of chapter)
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