Xiao Wu suddenly looked up at Lin Chen, her face full of astonishment, her voice trembling: "You mean... Tang Hao plotted against the Blue Silver Emperor? But... how did you know all this? Such a secret past could never be told to outsiders!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen simply smiled faintly, raised his hand to gently stroke his deep blue hair, and said with a casual yet certain tone: "Because the current 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor is in my hands."
"What?!"
These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, leaving Xiao Wu frozen in place.
Her eyes widened in disbelief, her lips trembled slightly, and she was completely stunned.
Looking at her like this, Lin Chen's eyes flashed with a sly smile.
Tang San repeatedly came to provoke Lin Chen, relying on his master's guidance to flaunt his power and even coveting Xiao Wu's spirit ring. Lin Chen endured it all until Tang San crossed the line, at which point he infiltrated the Blue Silver Emperor's Awakening Ground and took over the second awakening of Tang San's spirit. This was not only revenge, but also to ensure that Xiao Wu could completely escape her fate of being sacrificed.
"Don't be so surprised." Lin Chen snapped out of his thoughts and regained his composure. "It's all because Tang San always likes to come here and cause trouble, and his master is always thinking of using soul beasts for experiments. If I don't retaliate a little, they'll really think I, Lin Chen, am easy to bully."
The conversation abruptly shifted, Lin Chen's expression becoming incredibly serious. He gently placed his hand on Xiao Wu's shoulder and looked directly into her eyes:
"Alright, Xiao Wu, you can stay in the Star Dou Great Forest for the rest of the time."
"I don't!"
Without a second thought, Xiao Wu immediately retorted, her cheeks puffing out, her face full of displeasure, like a cat with its fur standing on end. She took a step forward, gently tugging at Lin Chen's sleeve with her slender fingers, and began to use all her charm to win him over:
"I don't want to stay here! It's pitch black here, and it's no fun at all. I want to get out of the Star Dou Great Forest!"
As she spoke, she gently shook Lin Chen's arm, her eyes filled with anticipation.
However, Lin Chen was completely immune to Xiao Wu's coquettishness.
Without changing his expression, he gently raised his hand and brushed away Xiao Wu's outstretched hand, his tone leaving no room for argument:
"No. If you go out now, it's like running naked. Sooner or later, other Title Douluos will target you, and even I might not be able to protect you then."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the two equally solemn-looking hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts beside him, and continued:
"Here, with the two kings of the Star Dou Great Forest, Da Ming and Er Ming, personally protecting you, you are absolutely safe. Absorb the power of life essence and cultivate to maturity as soon as possible before you go out."
The Azure Bull Python Daming immediately echoed, its massive head nodding slightly, its golden vertical pupils filled with concern: "Yes, Sister Xiaowu. You should stay here; we'll take good care of you."
Titan Giant Ape Erming nodded quickly, adding in a deep voice, "Yes! Sister Xiaowu, we'll go out with you again when you get stronger!"
Looking into Lin Chen's determined eyes, she knew that making a fuss was useless. A deep sense of powerlessness welled up in her heart, and she pouted in grievance.
Seeing that her pleading and cajoling were having no effect on Lin Chen, Xiao Wu immediately changed her target. Her large, watery eyes looked pitifully at the Azure Bull Python and Titan Ape beside her, her voice so soft and sweet it could drip water:
"Da Ming~ Er Ming~ You two love Xiao Wu the most, right? Please help me, after Lin Chen leaves, can you secretly send me out of the Star Dou Great Forest? Just once~"
Da Ming and Er Ming exchanged a glance, their massive bodies revealing a hint of hesitation.
"Sister Xiaowu, it's really too dangerous outside. Title Douluo could find you at any time…" Da Ming's tone was hesitant, and he had lost the firmness he had just shown.
Seeing that she had a chance, Xiao Wu immediately intensified her offensive, standing on tiptoe and waving her hands at the two soul beasts, her voice soft and sweet: "I don't care~ I want to go~ You guys are the best, please promise me this once~"
This trick of acting cute is Xiao Wu's secret weapon that she has used since she was a child, and Da Ming and Er Ming have never been able to resist it.
Sure enough, in no time at all, the two 100,000-year-old soul beasts were completely defeated, their voices filled with panic and affection:
"Okay, okay...we promise you, we promise you..."
"Don't be angry. We'll secretly send you out without Lin Chen knowing."
Lin Chen stood aside, watching the two Star Dou overlords who had "betrayed" him in an instant. His face was instantly covered with black lines, and the veins on his forehead throbbed slightly.
"Weren't you two just so confident that you would keep an eye on her and never let her leave? What's going on now?"
Lin Chen's voice rang out softly, and Da Ming and Er Ming froze instantly. Their huge faces showed embarrassment at the same time, their eyes darted around, and they stammered, unable to say a word.
Lin Chen sighed helplessly and rubbed his temples.
He had long known that expecting these two doting older sisters to keep an eye on Xiao Wu was simply a pipe dream.
He looked up at Xiao Wu, his gaze calm: "Do you really have to go out? Even if it's dangerous outside, even if I tell you that Tang Hao is plotting against you, you still have to go out?"
Xiao Wu raised her head, her eyes unwavering, showing no sign of backing down.
"Yes! I must get out!"
Looking at her stubborn expression, Lin Chen knew that he couldn't stop her by force.
He remained silent for a moment, then finally relented, his tone filled with deep helplessness:
"...Alright then. Wait here for me for a while, I'll go find something for you."
"What is that?" Xiao Wu blinked in confusion.
"A secret treasure that can completely conceal your soul beast aura." Lin Chen said each word solemnly, "With it, even a Title Douluo won't be able to see your true form, and you will be truly safe in the human world."
Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and she immediately came over and grabbed Lin Chen's arm, blinking curiously: "Lin Chen, Lin Chen, what exactly is this thing you're talking about that can conceal one's aura? Is it some kind of powerful soul tool?"
Lin Chen looked at her expectant face, his lips twitched, and his face darkened again: "It's food."
"Food?!" Xiao Wu's eyes widened instantly.
"Well, as long as you resist the urge to eat it, it'll be fine." Lin Chen tapped her forehead in annoyance. "You just stay here and wait patiently. I'm going away for a few months, or even a year or two. You stay put and don't wander off."
After saying that, he turned to look at Da Ming and Er Ming, who were standing to the side, barely daring to breathe. His tone suddenly became serious, carrying an unyielding command: "You two, keep a close eye on her. You might not be able to keep an eye on her for a lifetime, but you can manage for a year or two, right? Remember, before I come back, you are not allowed to let her leave the core area even for a moment, understand?"
Da Ming and Er Ming nodded frantically, their golden eyes filled with solemnity, and said in unison, "We understand! We will keep a close eye on Sister Xiao Wu until you return, and we will never let her leave!"
Xiao Wu then beamed with joy, snuggling against Lin Chen's arm like a kitten, saying, "I knew you were the best to me!"
Lin Chen rolled his eyes helplessly and muttered under his breath, "I must have owed you something in my past life, how did I end up with a rogue rabbit like you..."
"Huh? Who are you calling a rascal rabbit?!" Xiao Wu instantly bristled, puffed out her cheeks, and opened her mouth as if to bite.
Lin Chen was prepared. He flashed away and jumped several meters away in an instant, waving his hand with a smile: "I have important business to attend to. I'll leave immediately after I'm done!"
He stopped teasing Xiao Wu and turned his gaze to the human-faced spider next to him, which was half-dead from torture, with all eight legs broken and its venomous fangs pulled out.
This soul beast, which is over two thousand years old, is now barely breathing and convulsing all over, having long lost all ability to resist.
Lin Chen thought to himself: After being tortured to this state by me, with his life force on the verge of exhaustion, and having endured two heavy blows from Thor's Hammer, he should be close to exploding his external soul bone...
His eyes narrowed, and he no longer hesitated.
"Buzz—"
With a slight tremor, a dark purple light suddenly shone from Lin Chen's back.
Eight sharp, ferocious, and densely barbed Soul-Devouring Spider Spears instantly extended from his back, exuding a cold and domineering aura of devouring. These were the external soul bones he already possessed!
The spider spear moved slightly in the air, locking onto the dying human-faced demon spider.
The next second, Lin Chen's eyes turned cold, and he swung his arm—
The Soul-Devouring Spider Spear, accompanied by a sharp whooshing sound, pierced fiercely into the body of the Human-Faced Demon Spider!
Lin Chen had his reasons for not directly killing the Human-Faced Demon Spider to extract its soul bone.
The external soul bone of this human-faced demon spider is very likely hidden within its soul ring. If it is killed directly, the soul ring will collapse, and the soul bone may also dissipate, which would be a greater loss than gain. Moreover, this soul ring, which is over two thousand years old, is far too insignificant for him now that his martial soul has awakened for the second time and his cultivation has greatly increased. Absorbing it would be of no use.
The safest and most profitable way is to directly devour the Soul-Devouring Spider Spear and nourish the bones with the bones.
The purplish-black spider spears pierced deep into the human-faced demon spider's body, frantically devouring its last life essence and soul core power. Even the fragments of the external soul bone hidden deep within its flesh were peeled away and absorbed bit by bit. In just a short while, the human-faced demon spider, which had been convulsing, was completely devoured, leaving not a trace. Even the soul ring that should have appeared was directly drained and dissolved, completely disappearing into the air.
Lin Chen closed his eyes and quietly sensed the changes emanating from the Soul-Devouring Spider Spear behind him.
The original purple and black spider spear now has a layer of dark gold patterns, and its sharpness has been greatly improved. What surprised him the most was that the core skill of the Soul-Devouring Spider Spear - Devouring - had undergone a change!
At this moment, the spider spear can not only devour the life force and soul power of living creatures and soul beasts, but it can also directly devour soul bones and turn the original power of the soul bones into its own!
Lin Chen was stunned on the spot, and couldn't help but exclaim in his heart:
Devouring soul bones? That's way too extravagant!
It's important to know that soul bones are even rarer than ten-thousand-year soul rings on the continent. Even a hundred-year soul bone can cause soul masters to fight tooth and nail. And his Soul-Devouring Spider Spear can actually devour soul bones to evolve... This is simply an ability on a heaven-defying level!
Isn't this just taking one of Tang San's biggest cheat codes and strengthening it countless times over?
Lin Chen suppressed his overwhelming joy and stopped thinking about it. The most important thing right now was to find a treasure to conceal Xiao Wu's aura as soon as possible.
He turned around, looked at Xiao Wu and Da Ming, and said in an extremely solemn tone:
"I'm leaving. Remember what I just said: keep a close eye on Xiao Wu. Don't let her out of your sight for even a moment until I get back."
Da Ming and Er Ming nodded emphatically, their golden vertical pupils filled with seriousness:
"Okay, we understand!"
Xiao Wu also stopped being mischievous and quickly walked up to Lin Chen, gently tugging at his sleeve, her eyes soft:
"Lin Chen, I will wait for you to come back here obediently. You must come back soon."
Seeing her earnest expression, Lin Chen felt a warmth in his heart and reached out to ruffle her hair.
"Wait for me."
As soon as he finished speaking, he no longer hesitated. With a swift movement, his Blue Silver Domain instantly spread out, completely concealing his aura. He transformed into a blue-haired afterimage and sped towards the outside of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Looking in the direction where Lin Chen disappeared, Xiao Wu gently clenched her small hands, silently murmuring his name in her heart.
Meanwhile, on the shore of the Lake of Life, the two 100,000-year-old soul beasts were fully alert, staying by Xiao Wu's side without leaving her side for even a moment.
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