Li Yuan slowly woke up from his meditation, feeling the power surging through his body. A satisfied arc couldn't help but curl at the corner of his mouth.
"Refreshing!"
After a night of digestion and absorption, that adaptive, growth-type god-bestowed spirit bone had completely fused into his body.
Although his spirit power Rank only increased by one, reaching Rank 27, the strengthening of his Physique was substantial.
His muscles were tighter, his bones tougher, and his Meridians had widened significantly. Even the speed of his spirit power circulation was noticeably faster.
"No wonder Spirit Bones are called the ultimate treasures of the Spirit Master's world; they truly live up to their reputation..."
Li Yuan clenched his fist, feeling the abundant sense of power, and felt emotional in his heart.
According to the characteristic of the Spirit Bone growing with one's own strength, this Spirit Bone of his was currently at a level equivalent to about seven or eight hundred years.
A Spirit Bone of only seven or eight hundred years could bring such a significant improvement. If it grew to ten thousand years, a hundred thousand years... the effect would be simply unimaginable!
With a thought, the Soul Bone Skill was activated.
"Soul Bone Skill—White Snake: Origin!"
A faint white halo emerged from him, and his entire body felt wrapped in a gentle yet powerful force.
Strength, speed, defense, spirit power recovery... all attributes increased by five percent in an instant!
"A five percent increase in all attributes... Although it doesn't look like much now, this is a growth-type Soul Bone Skill. Once the age of the Spirit Bone increases, the boost ratio will definitely double several times over!"
A bright light flickered in Li Yuan's eyes.
Moreover, this was an "all-attribute" boost with no shortcomings. Whether for facing enemies, saving his life, or for Cultivation, it provided immense benefits.
From now on, would he still need to fear Tang San?
Unless... he pulls out a "Mothers Embrace"... Cough, cough, I'm thinking too far ahead.
Afterward, he practiced the Cloud Ladder movement technique several more times. His figure shifted and moved within the cramped dormitory like a floating feather, leaving trails of afterimages.
Although he was just a beginner, Li Yuan could already feel the agility and elegance brought by the movement technique.
"With this movement technique and Soul Bone Skill, plus Little White Snake... Tang San? Hmph, nothing to fear!"
Li Yuan was in a great mood. After washing up, he had a delicious breakfast at the cafeteria and prepared to start a new day of Cultivation... [The Richest Little Wealthy Girl in Heaven Dou: @Ice and Snow Smart, sister, sister, have you absorbed that Spirit Bone yet? What Soul Bone Skill did you create?]
Ning Rongrong's curiosity was still bursting. As soon as she woke up, she couldn't wait to come and ask.
[Ice and Snow Smart: Well, actually, I haven't decided what Spirit Ability I want yet, so I haven't absorbed it.]
[Big Sister with a Vicious Heart: No way? Such a godly god-bestowed spirit bone, and you're telling me you held back for a whole night without absorbing it? (Shocked)]
[Loves Eating Carrots: You're a tough one! (Thumbs up)]
[Big Cat in the Dark Night: I feel like I couldn't even wait for a minute.]
[Ice and Snow Smart: Uh, actually, the help this Spirit Bone gives me isn't as big as you guys imagine.]
[The Richest Little Wealthy Girl in Heaven Dou: What a humblebrag! (Spitting blood emoji)]
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Rongrong looked at the screen, almost spitting out a mouthful of old blood.
A treasure she regarded as precious, something so close yet so far.
In someone else's eyes, it was actually just an optional item?
Comparing people really is infuriating!
On the other side.
Heaven Dou Empire, Ye Family Manor.
A beautiful girl in a silver gown was looking at the Brick in her hand with a troubled expression.
The girl had a cascade of blue hair, and her beautiful large blue eyes looked as if they could speak.
And she was the group member "Ice and Snow Smart," whom even Li Yuan hadn't guessed.
Ye Lingling.
"Why does nobody believe me when I tell the truth..."
Ye Lingling whispered to herself, a hint of helplessness on her cold face.
She looked at the god-bestowed spirit bone in the reward list; she hadn't claimed it since she drew it yesterday.
It wasn't completely useless, but... for a pure support system Spirit Master like her, the effect really wasn't that immediate.
Even if she gained some combat ability through a Soul Bone Skill, with her weak Physique, it would be impossible for her to charge into battle like an attack system Spirit Master.
"How about... asking the Group Owner big brother?"
As soon as this thought arose, Ye Lingling's fair cheeks turned slightly red.
She was introverted and somewhat socially anxious, rarely taking the initiative to communicate with others. Even at the academy, the only person she could talk to was Dugu Yan.
She hesitated for a moment, then tentatively double-clicked Li Yuan's avatar, preparing to @ the other party.
"Eh? You can actually private message?"
She was surprised to find that a chat interface with only her and Li Yuan popped up.
Private Chat Interface.
[Ice and Snow Smart: Group Owner big brother, what ability do you think is best to create for a Soul Bone Skill? (Cautiously)]
Li Yuan was in the middle of Cultivating when a sudden message notification in his mind made him stop.
Hmm?
Private message?
How did she find it?
Li Yuan hadn't told anyone about the private chat function; he had planned to announce it uniformly in a few days.
Forget it, let's just assume she's clever and witty.
"I can only say she truly lives up to 'Ice and Snow Smart'..."
Li Yuan laughed, gaining a new appreciation for the girl's keen observation skills.
[Li Yuan: Create whatever ability you lack the most. For example, if you're an attack system and lack speed, choose Teleportation. If you're an agility-attack system, choose a stealth Spirit Ability. If you're a healing system Spirit Master... you can try 'Poison Milk'.]
[Ice and Snow Smart: What is Poison Milk? (Tilts head in confusion)]
[Li Yuan: Exactly. For instance, your healing Spirit Ability might look like it's healing the opponent, giving them the illusion that their injuries are recovering. In reality, you're injecting a special toxin into their body, continuously draining their life force and spirit power. First give them hope, then give them despair—destroying their heart as well as their body. Do you understand? (Wicked grin)]
[Ice and Snow Smart:!!! (Eyes widened, as if a door to a new World had opened)]
Looking at Li Yuan's description, Ye Lingling was completely stunned.
Healing Spirit Abilities can be used like this?!
Healing on the surface, but actually poisoning?
First give the opponent the hope of "I'm saving you," then strike a fatal blow when they are most relaxed?
This... this is too insidious... oh no, too clever!
She felt enlightened and deeply shocked.
So a support system Spirit Master can also have such a "brutal" side!
Wait!
Is this what a proper healing system Spirit Master should do?
Shouldn't the goal of a healing system Spirit Master be to save people?
Realizing this later, Ye Lingling's gaze toward Li Yuan in the group chat changed.
She felt that the darkest Evil Gods on the continent would probably have to kowtow to Li Yuan.
Upon waking up, even Satan would have dropped to second place on the list.
After all, what decent person could think of such a perverted Move?
A human can't, or at least shouldn't.
No!
Ye Lingling suddenly thought of another angle and whispered in her heart, "Does Group Owner big brother mean that as long as my Poison Milk is strong enough, I can stop conflicts before they happen?"
"That way, where would there be people in need of healing? If no one dares to fight, wouldn't there be no need for healing?"
Ye Lingling's eyes lit up; she understood!
She really understood!
[Li Yuan: By the way, tell the others in the group about the private chat function later. I have things to do, so I'm leaving first.]
[Ice and Snow Smart: Okay, thank you Group Owner big brother! (Hands pressed together in thanks)]
Having resolved the doubts in her heart, Ye Lingling was in a great mood.
She thought about it and felt she couldn't ask for free, so she opened the red envelope function and carefully selected a gift.
[A red envelope from Ice and Snow Smart!]
[Li Yuan:???]
[Ice and Snow Smart: Um... thank you for the explanation, Group Owner big brother. Inside the red envelope is a thousand-year Blood Coagulation Grass. Although its value might not be high, it's a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it!]
Ye Lingling was a bit nervous, fearing she might be rejected or that the gift would be looked down upon for being too light.
In her view, although a thousand-year Spiritual Plant was precious, it didn't seem to carry enough weight compared to the Group Owner big brother's guidance.