Ye Tian's various monstrous performances made Bi Bi Dong unusually earnest for once.
In her habitual thinking,
assisting Soul Masters in battle and serving as military logistics were the best destinations for Food-type Soul Masters.
This was even a stereotypical requirement
imposed on Food-type Soul Masters throughout the entire Soul Master Realm!
And a Food-type Soul Master like Ye Tian, who acted recklessly for trivial immediate gains, was simply considered a recognized heretic.
This led to the fact that witnessing a Food-type Soul Master enabling flight
would be an event that shocked the entire audience.
Because initially, almost no one in the entire Soul Master Realm had thought in this direction.
Even Oscar's case was a fortunate coincidence.
At that time, they were merely interested in the large nutrient-storing crest of the Rooster Crown Phoenix-Tailed Snake.
Such is fate.
"..."
Ye Tian fell silent for a moment.
He hadn't expected Bi Bi Dong to misunderstand, nor had he anticipated her caring for him so deeply.
A faint smile appeared on his face as he respectfully said,
"Thank you for your concern, Teacher. I believe the Gluttonous Snake's Spirit Ring will not disappoint me."
"You!"
Bi Bi Dong glared, furious.
She hadn't expected Ye Tian to bring his mercenary attitude toward money into his cultivation.
So impatient for quick results.
"Are you sure?!"
Bi Bi Dong asked again, restraining her temper.
"Sure!"
Ye Tian replied without hesitation.
At this point, Bi Bi Dong understood—good advice falls on deaf ears.
She might as well let Ye Tian have his way.
"Fine! Don't regret it... Follow me!"
Bi Bi Dong's voice turned cold.
What damned cultivation genius, what theoretical prodigy—just a shortsighted fool!
Increasing cultivation speed?
With the effect of the First Soul Skill, it might become useless by the time he reaches Soul Venerable!
"Sigh~ Stereotypes are harmful."
Ye Tian sighed helplessly and followed.
He understood.
The Soul Skills Bi Bi Dong recommended had all been validated by predecessors.
It could only be said that each has its pros and cons.
In Ye Tian's view,
he naturally had no intention of being just an ordinary support or logistics personnel. Nor would he compromise for the sake of so-called team combat when choosing Soul Skills.
Cultivation, from beginning to end, is a personal matter.
When combat occurs,
aside from the child's play on the arena,
unless absolutely necessary, anyone who obediently waits for a team fight is an idiot!
"Hmph!"
Walking ahead, Bi Bi Dong couldn't contain her anger and let out a cold snort.
She felt her wasted words weren't worth it!
Not satisfied, she turned her head, all appreciation for Ye Tian gone, replaced only with sarcasm and mockery.
"Brat, I'll be waiting for the day you regret this."
"Teacher, even if I don't achieve my goal, I won't regret it."
Ye Tian's face still carried confidence.
Even if it's only short-term cultivation acceleration, it would at least have the effect of replenishing Soul Power.
This function is quite practical.
Moreover, with a thousand-year first ring as a foundation, along with other future opportunities,
Ye Tian didn't consider this a risk.
But thinking of Bi Bi Dong's earlier concern, Ye Tian couldn't help but add a few more words.
"Teacher, there's a saying I used to like that was posted above my dorm bed: 'The past cannot be redeemed, but the future can be changed.' Indulging in the past or regret is meaningless. It's better to seize the present and focus on the future."
"Cut the crap!"
Bi Bi Dong wasn't having any of it, continuing to walk forward without paying him any mind.
"..."
Ye Tian opened his mouth, then helplessly shook his head.
He had forgotten.
Not just Bi Bi Dong, but most women wouldn't listen to reason when they were angry.
For the rest of the journey.
Bi Bi Dong became unusually quiet.
When Ye Tian encountered Spirit Beasts he didn't recognize, she would answer whatever he asked in a strictly business-like manner.
Faced with this situation,
Ye Tian could only resign himself to it.
Placing his hopes on the Gluttonous Snake Spirit Ring to redeem him.
He was absolutely confident!
After all, the Gluttonous Snake's cultivation mainly relied on eating, not possessing any rapid cultivation traits that would conflict with Ye Tian's Pill Spirit.
As for abilities like slithering or constricting, those were even less relevant.
The only significant characteristic left was metamorphosis, and this trait could be completely internalized within pills.
Ye Tian couldn't help but sigh.
Sometimes,
the most useless Spirit Beasts actually allowed Soul Masters to make the most targeted choices.
Time slipped away through the gaps in the forest light,
its passage visibly swift.
With Bi Bi Dong, a Soul Douluo powerhouse, accompanying them in the outer reaches of Star Dou Great Forest, they naturally faced no danger whatsoever.
Progressing steadily inward,
they only paused briefly for necessities and rested for less than an hour.
Along the way, they encountered century-old Gluttonous Snakes voraciously consuming fallen leaves, dried bones, and other suitable food sources for Food-type Soul Masters, as well as some thousand-year Spirit Beasts suitable for Food-type Soul Masters.
Faced with Bi Bi Dong's repeated questions or hints.
Ye Tian declined them all.
Still firmly choosing the Gluttonous Snake.
At this point,
Bi Bi Dong completely ignored him, almost as if leaving him to his own devices.
Ye Tian had to actively stay close to her.
Seeking protection.
——
Outside, the sky gradually darkened as the sun set in the west.
The forest had long grown dim.
Finally.
When they were about half an hour's walk from the Mixed Zone, Bi Bi Dong spotted the target!
"Found it, hurry up and follow."
"!!!"
Ye Tian immediately perked up, looking up - but before the words even finished, Bi Bi Dong had already shot forward from the treetops.
Watching the afterimage disappear into the distance,
Ye Tian stood dumbfounded before quickly giving chase upon recovering.
Wishing he had two extra legs.
"Teacher, I haven't gotten on—cough! Wait for me!"
With a swish.
A purple afterimage returned.
Ye Tian's feet left the ground, his collar choking him as Bi Bi Dong's scolding reached his ears.
"Coward!"
"I'm still just a Soul Scholar, and we're already near the Mixed Zone!"
Ye Tian grabbed his choking collar and retorted.
"Hmph, stubborn talk!"
Bi Bi Dong carried Ye Tian, covering dozens of meters with just a few leaps.
Ye Tian finally caught sight of the Gluttonous Snake.
Over six meters long, as thick as a man's neck, completely black, currently constricting its prey.
Light erupted around Ye Tian.
A green glow appeared, accompanied by eight rising Spirit Rings.
Without seeing how Bi Bi Dong made her move.
A deep purple mass shot out, immediately spreading through the air.
Transforming into a giant spiderweb shrouded in purple poisonous mist.
Third Soul Skill,
Death Spiderweb Restraint!
"Hiss!"
The six-meter-long giant snake, despite spotting the web in advance, was inevitably enveloped by the spiderweb.
A mere thousand-year Spirit Beast, no matter how it struggled or bit, couldn't escape.
The purple poisonous mist carried by the spiderweb.
It left its entire body paralyzed.
Gradually collapsing on the ground, it could only wait for Ye Tian to harvest it.
"Got it!"
Excitement filled Ye Tian's eyes—he could finally become a true Soul Master!
Bi Bi Dong lifted Ye Tian and landed on the back of the giant serpent, which couldn't even move. Her beautiful eyes scanned left and right as she frowned and said, "This Gluttonous Snake is nearly sixteen hundred years old. Are you sure you want this one?"
"I'm sure! This is the one!"
Ye Tian nodded happily, full of confidence.
Bi Bi Dong sighed inwardly. At this point, anything she said would be futile.
"Since that's the case, adjust your state first."
After speaking,
Bi Bi Dong tossed Ye Tian onto the ground.
"Thank you, Teacher."
Staggering to his feet, Ye Tian thanked Bi Bi Dong before bending his knees and sitting cross-legged.
"Please watch over me, Teacher."
"Enough talk."
Bi Bi Dong responded with a cold glare.
She had even considered directly killing the Spirit Beast beneath her feet but ultimately refrained.
To her, Ye Tian was merely unrelated.
She had already done more than enough.