Douluo Continent: After their charm was maxed out, they became simps.

Chapter 9 Absorbing Soul Rings, First Soul Skill!

Besides the Netherworld Wolf, there were other soul beasts with it.

Upon closer inspection, one could even spot several thousand-year-old soul beasts mixed in among them.

The sheer number of spirit beasts was so great that even the dean broke out in a cold sweat upon seeing it.

If these soul beasts attack all at once, even I wouldn't be able to withstand them.

"Young Master Xia, be careful."

The dean shielded Xia Bai behind him, watching the soul beasts in front of him with full vigilance.

Yu Xiaogang observed for a while, then walked over to the dean, patted him on the shoulder, and said:

"Don't worry, Dean, these soul beasts have no intention of attacking us."

"Huh? How could this be?" The dean was somewhat incredulous.

Soul beasts mostly feel disgust and resentment towards humans, and they will usually attack upon meeting them.

Unless a human is excessively powerful, a spirit beast will not dare to provoke or attack them.

"Yes, Dean, look, they didn't make any attacking moves, and even exposed their weaknesses," Yu Xiaogang said, pointing to a Netherwolf with its belly exposed.

Upon seeing this, the dean also frowned.

The world of spirit beasts is a dog-eat-dog world; they will only reveal their weaknesses to someone they trust completely.

But now, these soul beasts in front of us are actually revealing their weaknesses in front of humans.

This... it takes an immense amount of trust to entrust one's life to someone else!

Xia Bai looked at the little hearts appearing in the eyes of the soul beasts and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Good heavens, now it's not just humans who are infatuated with me, even spirit beasts can't resist my charm!

"In my opinion, these soul beasts must have been captivated by Young Master Xia's charm to behave this way." Yu Xiaogang's eyes burned with desire as he looked at Xia Bai.

As expected of Young Master Xia, even spirit beasts have to worship him!

Upon hearing this, Tang San, who was standing nearby, also wore an expression of complete nonchalance.

Young Master Xia's handsomeness has long surpassed the realm of humans and reached the level of all living beings!

It's truly an honor for these soul beasts to recognize Young Master Xia's handsomeness!

The dean was somewhat shocked. Although he knew that Young Master Xia was very charming, he had never expected that even a soul beast would be captivated by him.

"As expected of Young Master Xia!" the dean exclaimed.

In this world, perhaps only Young Master Xia can subdue a soul beast!

Xia Bai looked at their adoring eyes and waved his sleeve.

"Alright, hunting soul beasts is the priority."

Xia Bai did not give up his desire to hunt soul beasts just because they admired him.

In his view, soul beasts were nothing more than tools to enhance their own strength.

"Young Master Xia, could you please release your martial spirit?" Yu Xiaogang asked.

Xia Bai nodded.

A longsword crackling with purple electric arcs appeared in Xia Bai's hand.

Yu Xiaogang glanced at it and immediately knew that this sword was extraordinary!

It's probably even slightly stronger than the top-tier weapon spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer!

"Young Master Xia, I suggest you develop your Soul Rings in the direction of damage, lightning, and fortification."

"The age of the first spirit ring should ideally be between 400 and 500."

"As for spirit beasts, I suggest hunting down this 420-year-old electric weasel."

"It can not only release lightning, but it can also do so very quickly."

"It would be perfect to use it as Young Master Xia's first spirit ring."

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's suggestion, Xia Bai nodded thoughtfully.

Yu Xiaogang was very happy to see that Xia Bai seemed to have accepted his suggestion.

He released his martial spirit [Luo Sanpao], preparing to personally help Xia Bai hunt down the electric weasel.

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Upon hearing Xia Bai's words, Yu Xiaogang quickly stopped his attack and looked at Xia Bai with a puzzled expression.

Xia Bai was looking at a dark black bamboo plant next to him.

Upon seeing this, Yu Xiaogang quickly came over and introduced:

"Young Master Xia, this should be Spirit-Nourishing Bamboo!"

"However, judging from its color, it seems to have mutated, and its age appears to have exceeded 500 years." Yu Xiaogang examined it from top to bottom, his eyes showing some surprise.

He never expected that the Spirit Bamboo, which is generally around ten years old, would actually break through the 500-year limit and even undergo mutation.

This black Spirit Bamboo must have absorbed all the nutrients in the surrounding area, resulting in only this one Spirit Bamboo growing around it.

Xia Bai looked at the ink bamboo in front of him, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"I've made up my mind, I'll use it as my first spirit ring."

Upon hearing Xia Bai's words, Yu Xiaogang's face showed a hint of anxiety.

"Young Master Xia, why don't you reconsider? In my experience, that electric ferret is the most suitable for you."

"No need, this black bamboo looks quite fitting for my temperament." Xia Bai touched the black bamboo in front of him.

"Well... alright! Then Young Master Xia, quickly absorb the spirit ring! We'll protect you here!"

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang didn't say anything more. Since Young Master Xia liked it, then everything was fine.

Xia Bai gave a soft "hmm," sat cross-legged, and began absorbing the soul rings from Mo Zhu's body.

A pale yellow halo emerged from the ink bamboo and was drawn to Xia Bai.

After waiting for a while, Xia Bai finally opened his eyes.

"Young Master Xia, how is it? Your first soul skill?" Yu Xiaogang and the others looked at Xia Bai with curious eyes.

With a wave of his hand, Xia Bai produced a sword sheath made of ink bamboo.

"The first soul skill is called [Concealment]!"

"【Concealed】: Insert the longsword into its sheath to charge it. Once drawn, it can unleash a powerful sword aura."

"The charging time is 1 hour, and the sword aura damage is 3 times that of normal damage."

Upon hearing Xia Bai's first soul skill, Yu Xiaogang and the others nodded repeatedly.

"Great, Dad! This soul skill sounds amazing!" Xiao Wu exclaimed excitedly.

"As expected of Young Master Xia, his first soul skill is such a powerful one. His future is limitless!" the dean exclaimed.

Listening to their constant boasting, Xia Bai's lips twitched slightly.

He felt that even if he awakened a trashy soul skill, they would still make a big deal out of it.

Xia Bai waved his hand, signaling them to quiet down.

"Hey, you should pick a spirit beast to absorb a spirit ring from too."

Hearing Xia Bai's words, Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and asked:

"What level is your soul power?"

Level 10.

"Hmm? You are... born with full soul power?" Yu Xiaogang was slightly surprised.

I never expected that this brat in front of me would also have innate full soul power.

No wonder she's qualified to follow Young Master Xia!

"Release your martial spirit and let me see it."

Tang San released his Blue Silver Grass.

"Huh? Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul? How is that possible!" Yu Xiaogang looked at the Blue Silver Grass in Tang San's hand and said thoughtfully:

"You probably have more than just Blue Silver Grass as your martial soul, right? Release your other martial soul!"

(End of this chapter)