Good grief, the benefits you've gained are enormous.
After hearing what Xiao Wu had obtained, Yu Yan wore the same expression she'd worn when she first heard about his harvest.
The Lunar Profound Rabbit Martial Soul comes with its own Domain—no matter how you look at it, that's already brushing against a Divine Grade Martial Soul.
On the continent today, the only Martial Souls that possess innate Domains are the Angel Martial Soul and the Sea God Martial Soul, and both of those are Divine Grade.
You have to admit, the Immortal Herb King Yearning Heartbroken Red really is incredible.
Hmph-hmph~ now you know how amazing I am.
Xiao Wu lifted her chin proudly and looked down at Yu Yan with her nostrils.
Yes, yes, you're amazing. Next, let's figure out how you're going to get your fourth spirit ring.
Finding her antics adorable, Yu Yan tapped the bridge of his own nose and reminded her it was time to obtain a spirit ring.
Because he still shouldn't know that Xiao Wu was a transformed Spirit Beast, Yu Yan was racking his brain for a reason the two of them should split up for a while—so she'd have the time and space to condense her fourth spirit ring.
He did feel envy at what Xiao Wu had gained.
But he felt no jealousy whatsoever.
The reason for that lack of jealousy was simple: Yu Yan still had the corpses of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings—an absolutely colossal Opportunity.
About that, Yu Yan, there's something very important I need to tell you.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Wu—who had already made up her mind—looked at him seriously and cut short his thoughts.
Go ahead.
Seeing her solemn expression, Yu Yan, still unaware of what she intended to say, motioned for her to speak first while he continued searching for a plausible excuse for them to separate for a bit.
Yu Yan, do you remember the love story between Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao and the human-form Spirit Beast we read about in that travelogue?
Instead of revealing her identity outright, Xiao Wu—who had already planned how to broach the subject—intended to use Tang Hao and Ah Yin's tale to lead into her own.
I remember. It happened the year I was born; because of it the former Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall died, and Tang Hao's wanted notice still hasn't been revoked.
Yu Yan answered her question; back then he'd used Qian Xunji's death to pinpoint exactly where he stood on the timeline.
Yu Yan, I have a secret I want to tell you. Um, I… I…" After a slight hesitation she spoke firmly
Actually, I'm a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast who's taken human form.
Mm, I know.
He was startled that Xiao Wu had finally revealed she was a transformed Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast, but not overly so.
Yu Yan's calm reaction made Xiao Wu lose a bit of confidence.
In her imagination, even if he could accept her identity, he shouldn't have been this blasé.
She stared into his eyes, searching for something, but after a long look she saw no trace of greed.
Yu Yan, haven't you ever thought about hunting me?
Because reality was so different from her expectations, Xiao Wu couldn't help blurting out a foolish question.
You silly little fool, why would I hunt you?
Almost laughing at the absurdity, Yu Yan asked her for a reason he should kill her.
I'm a human-form Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast. If you kill me you'll get a hundred thousand year spirit ring and a guaranteed Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Bone. I've read in plenty of travelogues how irresistible those are to Spirit Masters.
Seriously trying to work out why he could remain so calm after learning her identity, Xiao Wu answered him.
Hahaha, you make a valid point—but I can't absorb a hundred thousand year spirit ring right now, and with my Ice and Fire Twin Fish Martial Soul while you're a rabbit, the ring and bone you'd produce wouldn't suit me at all.
Yu Yan, genuinely amused, laughed and rejected her suggestion, giving his reasons for sparing her.
Even a thousand-year Spirit Bone can spark a bloody scramble, and I'm carrying a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Bone. You really don't feel the slightest temptation?
Not entirely convinced by his explanation, Xiao Wu pressed him again.
Stop, stop, stop. Xiao Wu, how badly do you want me to kill you and harvest your bone?
As he called a halt to her questions, Yu Yan flicked her forehead hard.
Rather than fixating on Xiao Wu, he was better off figuring out how to profit from the two Dragon King corpses beneath the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Besides, regarding Spirit Bones, Yu Yan had a bold idea: he wanted to obtain the bones produced by the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings.
Ordinary Spirit Beasts could produce Spirit Bones—there was no way the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings couldn't.
Ice and Fire Twin Fish Martial Soul paired with Ice and Fire Dragon King Spirit Bones—those were the perfect match for him.
Your reaction is completely different from what I pictured. I was just curious.
Rubbing her forehead, Xiao Wu muttered a complaint, but every note of it rang with happiness.
After spending all this time together, Yu Yan hadn't developed the slightest murderous intent because of her Spirit Beast identity and still treated her exactly as before—something worth celebrating.
You silly girl, don't go telling anyone else about this. I don't mind, but others might not be so open-minded.
Because he'd read plenty of human-beast love stories, Yu Yan harbored no prejudice against Xiao Wu; the rest of Douluo Continent wasn't so tolerant—Tang Hao and Ah Yin's tale was proof enough.
Don't worry, I never planned to tell anyone.
Xiao Wu chuckled and raised a hand in promise.
After giving her word, she told Yu Yan about the rest of the benefits she'd gained from consuming the Yearning Heartbroken Red, including the ability to condense her own spirit ring.
Self-condensing spirit rings and choosing your own Spirit Ability—now that's something I really envy.
Of all Xiao Wu's new advantages, this was the only one that filled Yu Yan with genuine envy.
If possible, he too would like to condense his own rings, choosing the ideal year and the perfect Spirit Abilities for himself.
It's not as amazing as you think. You can only pick from the Spirit Abilities the Spirit Beast itself possesses—you can't choose something completely unrelated that goes against your nature.
Seeing Yu Yan finally show obvious envy, Xiao Wu felt a little exasperated and explained the limits of self-condensing rings.
Never in her wildest dreams had she expected this ability to stir such strong feelings in him.
That doesn't add up—Soft Bones Rabbit doesn't have Moonlight Possession.
Yu Yan spotted the flaw at once: Soft Bones Rabbit had no power over moonlight, and because of her Second Spirit Ability he'd assumed transformed Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beasts had a huge selection.
That's a new ability that appeared after constantly absorbing Moonlight Energy while staying with you.
In answer to his doubt, Xiao Wu carefully explained, clearing up his confusion.