"Yes, exactly—Muscle and Marrow Cleansing!"
Ye Tian's expression was full of conviction.
The purple Spirit Ring flickered once more as he pinched the purplish-black Pill between his fingers and continued:
"It can restore Soul Power and stamina, heal injuries, satisfy hunger, enhance physical constitution, and even improve innate talent—it can do all of that, all of it!"
"How is that possible?!"
Bi Bi Dong furrowed her brows, completely unable to believe it.
To think that Ye Tian's First Soul Skill, obtained by absorbing the Gluttonous Snake's Spirit Ring, could accomplish so much!
"It's true, Teacher. Try it."
Ye Tian smiled and raised the Pill.
Many of these effects were additional benefits brought about by the Muscle and Marrow Cleansing.
"Give it here!"
Before Ye Tian could finish speaking, Bi Bi Dong swiftly bent down and snatched the Pill with a whoosh. Holding it in her hand, she looked down at Ye Tian with a cold tone:
"Let me test whether it's as miraculous as you claim!"
"Gulp—"
As soon as she finished speaking,
Bi Bi Dong tossed the Pill into her mouth.
Just as she was about to bite into it, the Pill melted instantly upon contact, transforming into a rich, scalding liquid that rolled down her throat and into her stomach.
In an instant,
her Pill Field felt as if a warm furnace had ignited within, radiating heat from the inside out, gently roasting every inch of her skin. Threads of warm energy flowed toward her Eight Extraordinary Meridians, and the Soul Power inside her seemed stimulated, flowing slightly faster.
Her entire body was filled with a sense of strength and an indescribable lightness, yet these sensations seemed to last only a moment before vanishing completely.
Bi Bi Dong stood frozen in place, her delicate brows tightly knit.
The sensation she had just experienced was definitely not an illusion, and it was certainly not simple.
Although the scalding feeling had faded,
her internal Soul Power and stamina had indeed been partially restored.
"Another one!"
Without hesitation, Bi Bi Dong immediately stretched out her hand toward Ye Tian.
"No problem."
Ye Tian nodded in agreement.
Having experienced the effects of this Pill firsthand, he knew that its active duration seemed to last only a breath, but it had already brought about the most profound changes!
The Spirit Ring at Ye Tian's feet flickered again, and another Pill was delivered into Bi Bi Dong's hand.
"..."
Bi Bi Dong silently accepted the Pill.
This time, she fully mobilized her spiritual energy to observe her internal state.
She was determined to understand what had just happened!
After swallowing the Pill,
Bi Bi Dong closed her eyes. The sensations of strength and lightness in her body still vanished almost instantly.
But this time...
Bi Bi Dong's eyes widened in astonishment as she exclaimed, "This Pill can actually expel impurities from the body and reshape the muscles and bones!"
"Is this what you called Muscle and Marrow Cleansing?!"
Bi Bi Dong looked down, stunned, at Ye Tian, who had just stood up. She paid no attention to the change in his height, only seeing his beaming, triumphant smile, as if seeking praise.
Recalling how she had repeatedly obstructed and
mocked Ye Tian earlier,
Bi Bi Dong's face flushed bright red, and she immediately felt that Ye Tian was mocking her ignorance!
She had never expected
that Ye Tian's choice of the Gluttonous Snake's Spirit Ring would yield such astonishing results!
He had turned what she considered a joke into reality!
Restoring Soul Power, recovering stamina, healing injuries, and satisfying hunger—common and practical support-type Soul Skills—now seemed like mere side effects. Although their effectiveness couldn't compare to the First Soul Skills of other Soul Masters, they were still quite impressive.
The most terrifying aspect was that while Muscle and Marrow Cleansing brought these time-limited byproducts, it would also subtly enhance a Soul Master's innate physique and talent!
Thus.
Her earlier mockery of Ye Tian being short-sighted now seemed utterly ridiculous.
"You anticipated this?!"
Bi Bi Dong stared at Ye Tian, unable to resist asking.
"I admit there was an element of gambling involved. I never expected... I gambled correctly."
Ye Tian spread his hands, beaming with satisfaction.
This wasn't just his First Soul Skill—to some extent, it was also the first genuine Pill he had ever refined!
Of course, it deserved his delight.
"Gambling? Where did you get such confidence?"
Bi Bi Dong couldn't fathom what had given Ye Tian such assurance.
"Simple!"
Ye Tian smiled. Naturally, he wouldn't mention his foreknowledge as a safety net.
Instead, he patiently explained to Bi Bi Dong his personal understanding of Soul Skills, the connection between Soul Beast Traits and Martial Souls, and how Soul Skills are derived.
"..."
"In short. The most prominent trait of a Soul Beast—the one most compatible with the Martial Soul—is most likely to become the Soul Master's Soul Skill!"
Hearing this, Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but ponder deeply.
The light in her eyes grew increasingly bright.
She had never heard of such a theory before, yet it made perfect sense.
Bi Bi Dong took a deep breath.
She looked at Ye Tian with complex emotions, her expression turning serious:
"Sometimes, I really want to crack open your head and see what's inside. To develop such a theory so soon after beginning your journey!"
"This counts as a theory? Isn't that too hasty?"
Ye Tian was surprised.
Wasn't this concept straightforward?
Spirit Rings come from Spirit Beasts; Spirit Rings interact with Martial Souls to produce Soul Skills. Simplifying it, aren't Soul Skills determined by the traits of both the Martial Soul and the Spirit Beast?
The Spirit Ring is merely the bridge connecting the Spirit Beast and the Martial Soul.
"Of course it counts. Do you realize how much of an uproar this theory would cause if made public?"
Bi Bi Dong spoke with grave seriousness.
Her admiration for Ye Tian was nearly overflowing.
"The Soul Master Realm has never taught Soul Masters how to customize their Soul Skills. Currently, it's all based on empiricism—relying on predecessors' experiences or pure luck."
"So, does that make me a theoretical master now?"
Ye Tian asked with keen interest.
Who wouldn't want to achieve fame and recognition?
Of course, he was only entertaining the thought—unless necessary, he had no desire for such renown.
"Hmph!"
Bi Bi Dong snorted coldly.
She very much wanted to say Ye Tian still had a long way to go.
But Bi Bi Dong understood that with Ye Tian's discovery of Whale Jelly's effects and his Soul Beast Trait theory, he was absolutely qualified to be considered a theoretical master!
At the very least, she could find no flaws in his reasoning.
Gazing at Ye Tian, Bi Bi Dong suddenly felt dazed, her vision blurring. A fleeting memory of an old acquaintance passed through her mind, only to be shattered by the even more radiant brilliance emanating from Ye Tian.
"Teacher? Teacher?"
Ye Tian called out several times before snapping the distracted Bi Bi Dong back to reality.
"Teacher, what were you thinking about?"
"Hmm?"
Bi Bi Dong raised an eyebrow, her expression returning to normal.
"Nothing, just pondering your theory. We should exchange ideas when we have the chance..."
As she spoke.
Bi Bi Dong smiled slyly, bending down to grasp the back of Ye Tian's neck.
"Sure!"
Ye Tian was in high spirits and naturally didn't refuse.
But soon, Ye Tian realized Bi Bi Dong seemed to have ulterior motives!
Ye Tian's breathing tightened, and he couldn't help asking:
"Teacher, be gentle! Don't strangle me..."
"Hmph! I have a question for you."
Bi Bi Dong snorted coldly and said:
"Why didn't you share this theory of yours earlier? Are you deliberately trying to make a fool out of me?"
"Ah—! You were the one who got impatient!"
"So it's my fault now?"
"No, no!"
Ye Tian repeatedly shook his head as his feet involuntarily began lifting off the ground.
"Teacher, my constitution is actually quite weak!"
"Verbal education will suffice!"