Chapter 43: External Soul Bone

At that moment, Li Fei felt a burning and itchy sensation in his spine, as if something were about to grow out.

The next second, the clothing behind him was pierced.

"What is this?" Dugu Bo exclaimed in surprise.

"This is an external soul bone; I have obtained the spinal external soul bone of the Nine-Colored Horned Flood Dragon." Li Fei said.

"It's actually an external soul bone!!"

"I've read about it in ancient texts before, but I've never actually encountered one! I didn't expect it to really exist!"

"Good fellow, little monster, your luck is exploding!"

Dugu Bo exclaimed in astonishment.

Li Fei was also very delighted, after all, the biggest difference between an external soul bone and an internal soul bone is that the former can grow together with its master!

Although Li Fei had already obtained the external soul bone, he still felt it somewhat like his own, possibly because it had not fully merged.

Thus he mobilized the Eastern Azure Dragon Technique, empowering this spine; heavenly and earthly energy gathered, allowing this external soul bone to completely merge with him! Azure wood-attribute energy enveloped the spine, and under the influence of the wood-attribute energy and the Eastern Azure Dragon's power, this spinal external soul bone underwent mutation, being thoroughly infused with the Eastern Azure Dragon's power; the markings on it also took the form of the Eastern Azure Dragon, no longer that of the Nine-Colored Horned Flood Dragon.

The flood dragon's spine transformed into a dragon's spine! Its power directly increased by multiples! "Awesome!!!!!!"

"Roar!!!!"

Li Fei let out a loud shout, and the spine behind him resonated with a dragon's roar.

Because he absorbed an external soul bone, he prematurely activated the power of the Eastern Azure Dragon's soul bone.

With a thought, the dragon spine was drawn into his body.

From the outside, his spine appeared harder, more solid, and full of strength.

"Everything's settled; let's go, to my backyard for some fun."

"My place has beautiful flowers, though I don't know their use; perhaps you, an alchemist, know the secret."

Dugu Bo made an enthusiastic invitation.

After seeing Li Fei's even more impressive talent, he became more determined to stick tightly with him.

"Alright, then I'll get to see it."

Li Fei, upon hearing that, was also delighted.

Today truly is a double blessing.

First, he obtained the soul ring and skill he wanted.

Second, he could go witness the legendary Ice and Fire Duality Eyes.

Dugu Bo, this old brat, guards the greatest treasure yet remains unaware.

It's truly pitiful.

In the end, however, it will be a bargain for that bastard Tang San.

But now it will be a bargain for him, Li Fei.

He, Li Fei, will seize the opportunity first.

Since acquiring the memory inheritance of the Azure Dragon Alchemy Technique, he naturally also possesses information about the Ice and Fire Duality Eyes, including the types of celestial herbs there, their effects, how to cultivate them, accelerate planting and growth, harvest, and so on.

Before leaving, he dissected the Nine-Colored Horned Flood Dragon.

He checked whether this fifty-thousand-year-old spirit beast had a soul bone.

After searching all around, he found no soul bone, and felt a little disappointed.

However, he also collected some useful parts from this beast's body.

Just as he was about to leave, however, he discovered a bone that differed from the others.

His eyes lit up, and he reached out to take it.

Indeed!

It really is!

"A soul bone!"

"This is a fifty-thousand-year-old right arm bone!"

Li Fei said.

"Little monster, your luck is off the charts—not only do you have an external soul bone, but now an internal soul bone has exploded forth!"

"This is a fifty-thousand-year-old internal soul bone; if outsiders learned of it, they'd surely stir up a bloody storm!"

Dugu Bo's eyes flashed with light as he spoke.

I never expected Li Fei's luck to be this good. Whether one encounters a soul bone still comes down to luck.

"Hurry up and absorb it; your strength will surely advance."

"Perhaps he could become a Soul King at seven years old."

Dugu Bo turned and said.

From the fluctuations of soul power, Li Fei now possesses forty-sixth rank soul power.

If he absorbs this fifty-thousand-year-old soul bone.

He might gain two or three ranks of soul power.

That is quite terrifying.

"No, this soul bone's age is too low; I disdain it, I'll give it to you."

"Just consider it an early bridal gift I'm giving to Yan Yan."

"This bone is more suitable for you."

Li Fei, however, shook his head; he fundamentally looks down on soul bones of this age.

Because he has a premonition that in the future there will definitely be better, more suitable soul bones for himself.

If he hadn't accidentally obtained this external soul bone this time, he wouldn't have absorbed it.

"Little monster, have you really decided?" Dugu Bo was very shocked after hearing that.

Fifty-thousand-year soul bone, ah, it's fake if he isn't moved.

If it were someone else, he might kill and seize it.

This is a treasure that would even move a Title Douluo, arousing greed—ah! You guy just gave it away?

"Hmm, I've decided." Li Fei nodded: "Do you want it?"

Want! Since you're giving it to Yan Yan as a betrothal gift, it seems we must quickly fulfill this for you; this piece of soul bone, I, the old man, will leave it for Yan Yan.

Dugu Bo suppressed the urge to absorb it and spoke.

In his heart, he still placed Yan Yan first.

This is also reasonable, after all, he only has this one granddaughter, Du Gu Yan.

No need, my luck is better; next time I can also encounter a soul bone—just absorb this piece of soul bone; only when your strength rises can you better protect us.

Yan Yan's strength isn't enough; if people learned she had a fifty-thousand-year soul bone, even if they feared you, they'd surely try to dig it out behind your back—by the time you arrived, it'd be too late.

Without sufficient strength, possessing such a treasure is a dead end.

Do you think everyone is a monster like me?

Li Fei shook his head and advised.

Indeed, I hadn't considered that.

After Li Fei's reminder, Dugu Bo also broke out in a cold sweat.

Since that's the case, I'll absorb this piece of soul bone.

Dugu Bo's current cultivation is level ninety-three; he greatly anticipates how many levels he'll rise after absorbing this fifty-thousand-year soul bone.

He then directly placed the soul bone on the corresponding arm, circulating soul power to begin absorption.

Absorbing a soul bone is much easier than absorbing a soul ring.

Here there is no strong energy impact, nor any spiritual resentment; one only needs to touch the corresponding part to smoothly complete the absorption.

In a short while, Dugu Bo had finished the absorption.

Buzz! A powerful surge of soul power emanated from Dugu Bo's body.

Li Fei could sense that Dugu Bo's soul power fluctuation had increased at least tenfold compared to before! The gap between each rank of Title Douluo is tenfold.

So, Dugu Bo likely reached rank ninety-four Title Douluo! Moreover, as Li Fei guessed, after absorbing this fifty-thousand-year soul bone, Dugu Bo's soul power rose from level ninety-three to ninety-four!

Although he didn't reach rank ninety-five, Dugu Bo was also very satisfied.

Once I obtain the immortal herb and refine it into a pill, I can help you quickly break through to rank ninety-five.

Li Fei thought inwardly.

In this world, only a rank ninety-five Title Douluo can give people a greater sense of security.

(End of chapter)