Chapter 136: Return to the Blue Silver Forest.
"Black...black...first soul ring?"
Ning Rongrong's voice trembled. She rubbed her eyes hard, thinking she was hallucinating. But that ten-thousand-year-old soul ring was so real!
Ye Lingling covered her mouth, her body trembling slightly. Her usually calm blue eyes were now filled with shock.
Even Ye Xingyue, who was a Soul Saint and almost reached the Soul Douluo level, completely lost her composure.
Dugu Yan took a step forward, and she could clearly feel the terrifying energy contained in the first black soul ring on Ye Xuanming's body.
"How...how is this possible?"
Dugu Yan's voice was extremely dry as she looked at Ye Xuanming and asked, word by word.
"Xuanming, why has your first soul ring turned black again?"
Ye Xuanming looked at the four women with different expressions in front of him and a smile appeared on his face.
He didn't keep them in suspense and explained directly:
"During the evolution of my martial soul, it once absorbed a very special ten-thousand-year-old blue silver grass as nourishment."
"The power of that Blue Silver Grass has caused a special mutation in both of my martial souls."
"Therefore, the age of my first and third soul rings will gradually increase as my own soul power increases."
This explanation is only partially true.
Ah Yin's existence is the biggest secret and must never be revealed.
However, it is a fact that the lifespan of a Soul Ring can increase.
Using a seemingly absurd yet plausible reason to cover up a more shocking truth is the best option.
"Soul rings can upgrade on their own?"
Ning Rongrong was the first to call out. She went to Ye Xuanming's side and poked the black soul ring on his body, as if to see if it was real.
"Brother Xuanming, please take a look at mine. Can my soul ring be upgraded as well?"
"cannot."
Ye Xuanming decisively interrupted her fantasy.
"This is the only characteristic brought about by the mutation of the martial soul, and it is not universally applicable."
Dugu Yan frowned. She thought about it carefully. Although Ye Xuanming's explanation sounded absurd, there were all sorts of strange martial souls and abilities in the world of soul masters. It was not entirely unprecedented for a martial soul to generate special abilities after death.
Ye Lingling didn't press further. She simply walked to Ye Xuanming's side and whispered:
"I'm glad you're alright."
Ye Xingyue saw everything. The surprise on her face slowly faded, and she regained her composure and calmness.
She didn't delve into it further, but simply said softly:
"Every Soul Master has their own opportunities. Since it's a good thing, we are happy for you."
Ye Xingyue's words brought this matter to a close.
Ye Xuanming put away his martial spirit and soul ring.
"Aunt Ye, Rongrong, Yanzi, Lingling."
He looked at the four of them and told them his next plan.
"Our Royal Fighting Team is a guaranteed team; we'll only need to play in the finals, which will take place in Wuhun City."
"There are still about two months until the finals begin."
"I plan to use this time to acquire my fifth soul ring."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the courtyard erupted in chaos.
"I want to go too!"
Ning Rongrong immediately raised her hand and grabbed Ye Xuanming's arm, refusing to let go.
"I am already a support-type Soul Master with four Soul Rings. My Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can provide you with a 50% boost!"
"And me."
Dugu Yan also stepped forward.
"I'm a level 51 Soul King now. If I go with you, it'll be good to have someone to look after me."
Although Ye Lingling didn't say anything, she walked to Ye Xuanming's other side and gently tugged at his sleeve, her attitude speaking volumes.
Ye Xuanming shook his head.
"no."
Ye Xuanming's refusal left no room for negotiation.
"Brother Xuanming!" Ning Rongrong's cheeks puffed up again. "Why not? We're not a burden!"
"The place I'm going to is in a complex environment with unknown dangers. Being alone with a smaller goal makes me safer."
Ye Xuanming patiently explained.
"With you by my side, I need to take care of you, and if we encounter an insurmountable danger, we could all get caught up in it."
Ye Xuanming possesses A Yin's Blue Silver Domain, which grants him near-omnipotent disguise and reconnaissance capabilities within the forest.
This is also the source of Ye Xuanming's confidence to act alone.
"But…" Dugu Yan still wanted to argue.
"Yanzi."
Ye Xingyue's voice rang out as she walked among the girls and pulled them apart slightly.
"You must believe in Xuanming."
Ye Xingyue looked at them, her tone gentle yet authoritative.
"Xuanming is not a reckless person. He must have had his reasons and confidence in making this decision."
"What we can do here is not to become a source of worry or concern for him, but to stay safely at home so that he can do his own thing without any worries."
Ye Xingyue's words silenced both Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan.
They knew in their hearts that Ye Xingyue was right.
"I'm just... worried about him," Dugu Yan said softly.
"Brother Xuanming, you must be careful." Ning Rongrong held his hand, her eyes a little red.
Ye Xuanming felt a warmth in his heart.
He reached out and pulled all three girls into his arms.
"Don't worry, I assure you, I will return unharmed before the finals begin."
Ye Xuanming comforted the girls in his arms and kissed each of them on the forehead.
"I'll bring you gifts when I come back."
Finally, after Ye Xuanming's repeated assurances and Ye Xingyue's persuasion, the three women reluctantly agreed.
That evening, Ye Xuanming did not cultivate anymore, but instead had dinner with them.
At the dinner table, Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan served him food from either side, while Ye Lingling quietly served him soup. Ye Xingyue watched this scene with a gratified smile on her face.
...
The night was deep and quiet.
Ye Xuanming stood at the window of his room, gazing into the distance.
His consciousness sank into the sea of the spirit.
"Sister Ayin, we're setting off tomorrow."
"good."
Ah Yin's figure appeared. She looked at Ye Xuanming and whispered instructions.
"Blue Silver Forest is our home turf, so be careful."
In another room, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling were crammed into one bed.
"Brother Xuanming is really something, insisting on going alone on such a dangerous mission," Ning Rongrong complained softly, hugging her pillow.
"Xuanming has his own secrets." Dugu Yan lay to the side, her hands behind her head. "He's been like this since the first day I met him."
"I believe in him," Ye Lingling's voice rang out in the darkness. "We'll just wait for him to come back."
The room fell silent, with only the soft breathing of the girls remaining.
They all knew that starting tomorrow, they would be facing a long and anxious wait.
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