Chapter 73: Absorbing the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone, Transplanting Ah Yin
As he looked at the black box before him, a trace of joy flickered through Lin Chen's eyes.
Heaven rewards the diligent. At last, this Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone has fallen into his hands.
He opened the box. Instantly, a crystalline blue-gold soul bone came into view.
Upon closer inspection, faint specks of golden starlight shimmered within it, dazzling and breathtakingly beautiful.
Beyond its appearance, Lin Chen could also sense the dense aura of life contained within. The life force gently radiated outward, bringing a subtle sense of comfort to his body.
"Not bad. It was destined to be refined by me."
Picking up the radiant soul bone without hesitation, Lin Chen immediately began refining it on the spot.
He pressed the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone against his right leg and circulated his soul power. The bone instantly transformed into countless blue-gold motes of light, dispersing around his right leg bone.
Then—
A cool sensation spread from his right leg. Crackling sounds of bones shifting and reshaping echoed thunderously throughout the stone chamber.
"Mm… a bit painful, but still within tolerance."
In the next moment, the energy of the Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone began transforming his meridians. Their color gradually shifted, turning into a brilliant blue-gold hue.
"Is he… absorbing my soul bone?"
Ah Yin sensed the disturbance outside. The escaping soul bone energy unmistakably belonged to her.
Several hours later—
Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes. Soul power surged around him, and the soul power accumulated within his body had grown even more vast and imposing.
He estimated that once he obtained his Fourth Soul Ring, he would be able to leap directly into the rank of Soul King in a single leap.
The residual medicinal power of the Immortal Herbs, the energy of the Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, combined with the power of a Fourth Soul Ring, made Lin Chen simply not believe he would fail to reach the Soul King realm.
After absorbing the soul bone, Lin Chen turned his gaze toward Ah Yin and murmured:
"Since I've taken your soul bone, I'll return you to where you belong. No need for you to continue suffering here."
Having absorbed Ah Yin's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone, Lin Chen intended to offer a small compensation by sending her back to her territory, the Blue Silver Forest.
The cave's stone chamber was extremely dark, with only a tiny hole above allowing a sliver of sunlight to filter in.
Such an environment was utterly unsuitable for the growth of grass-type plants. If Ah Yin were not the Blue Silver Emperor, she might have withered away long ago under Tang Hao's confinement.
"Tang Hao… Tang Hao. I wonder whether you're truly foolish, or if this was done deliberately."
Looking at the conditions in which Ah Yin had been living, Lin Chen shook his head, feeling indignant on her behalf.
No matter the reason, her fate felt undeniably tragic.
After a brief sigh—
Lin Chen retrieved a shovel and a flowerpot from his storage soul tool ring.
The next moment, he approached Ah Yin, crouched down slightly, and began digging her up with the shovel.
"Lin Chen… what is he doing?"
Sensing his actions, Ah Yin was filled with confusion. Why was he digging her up?
Her leaves swayed gently around Lin Chen, as though asking what he was doing.
"Ah Yin, stop fussing. I'm taking you back to the Blue Silver Forest. Consider it compensation for taking your Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone."
Seeing Ah Yin attempt to use Blue Silver Entanglement on him, Lin Chen brushed aside her vines and continued carefully loosening the soil.
Perhaps understanding his words, Ah Yin quieted down, waiting obediently as Lin Chen transplanted her.
After some time—
Once Ah Yin had been moved into the flowerpot, Lin Chen put away his shovel, lifted the pot in his arms, and walked toward the outside.
At that moment, inside the chat group interface:
[Green Grass: Sisters, I'm moving.]
[Purple Has Its Charm: Huh? How are you moving all of a sudden? Aren't you unable to move?]
[Purple Has Its Charm: Also… that outsider soul master didn't do anything to you, right?]
[Green Grass: That outsider soul master is the diary owner, Lin Chen. He just took my Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone, and now he's taking me back to the Blue Silver Forest.]
[Green Grass: I'm happy. I finally don't have to stay in this cave chamber. I can return to my rightful territory.]
[My Surname is Not Yu: Hmm? Is there news of Lin Chen? Sister Ah Yin, can you tell me his location? I'm currently searching for him.]
[Green Grass: Uh… well… I also want to try getting the hidden rewards. Erlong, sorry.]
[A Little Fox: What a pity. I also wanted to go find Lin Chen. Looks like I can only check whether he records his location in his diary.]
Spirit City.
Hu Liena arrived at the entrance of the Pope's Palace, intending to "persuade" her teacher, Bibi Dong.
Pushing open the grand doors, she walked forward and looked toward the beautiful and powerful figure standing high above in the great hall.
"Teacher, you're back."
Hu Liena wore a bright, charming smile as she spoke.
"Oh? It's Nana. What brings you here? Do you need something from your teacher?"
Holding the Papal Scepter, Bibi Dong's figure flickered, instantly appearing before Hu Liena. She gently rubbed her disciple's head, her eyes filled with affection.
Toward Hu Liena, Bibi Dong was extraordinarily indulgent. The maternal love that once belonged to Qian Renxue had been poured entirely upon this fox-like beauty before her.
"Teacher, I wish to go out and train on my own to broaden my horizons. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Bibi Dong smiled faintly, her inner suspicions growing firmer.
"Nana, it's not right to deceive your teacher."
"Do you truly want to go out and gain experience… or are you planning to search for someone?"
Bibi Dong had been in the chat group for quite some time. Regarding the member whose nickname was "A Little Fox," she had long harbored certain suspicions.
She hadn't been entirely certain whether that member was her disciple, Hu Liena.
But now she was almost completely sure.
Just moments ago, "A Little Fox" had declared in the chat group that she intended to go out and search for Lin Chen. Immediately afterward, Hu Liena came to request permission to leave for "training."
Most importantly, her nickname involved a fox, and Hu Liena's martial soul was also a fox.
There were no such coincidences in this world.
There could be only one truth: her disciple Hu Liena, like herself, was also a member of the chat group.
"Teacher, what are you talking about? I don't quite understand."
Seeing her continue to play dumb, Bibi Dong gave a cold snort and directly exposed her.
"Nana… have you ever heard of 'A Little Fox'?"
Hearing her nickname spoken aloud by her teacher, Hu Liena scratched her head awkwardly and let out an embarrassed laugh.
Her identity in the chat group had been exposed.
"Teacher, I didn't mean to hide it."
"When you were being targeted in the chat group, wasn't I always the one supporting you?"
She quickly added.
"And now, tell me what is the real purpose of your so-called training trip? You're going to look for that brat Lin Chen, aren't you?"
"Broaden your horizons? With your temperament, do you think I wouldn't know?"
With her identity exposed, Bibi Dong no longer bothered with riddles and directly revealed Hu Liena's true intention.
End of Chapter