Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 19 Dowry?

Mixed Zone of Starry Sky Forest.

Time passed slowly, and Zhang Lexuan remained seated cross-legged, still absorbing the energy of the spirit ring. Although she had the help of the 100,000-year-old whale glue, her physical condition was already sufficient to absorb the 100,000-year-old spirit ring without being overwhelmed by its enormous energy.

But she still absorbed it with great difficulty, her brows furrowed and her face contorted in pain.

Fortunately, Zhang Lexuan eventually succeeded in absorbing it.

Seeing Zhang Lexuan's soul power surge and her successful absorption of the 100,000-year soul ring, Ji Lin, who had been guarding her for half a day, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After absorbing the spirit ring and officially breaking through to level 83 to become a Soul Douluo, Zhang Lexuan opened her eyes and saw the concern in Ji Lin's eyes, who was guarding her not far away. Her heart warmed, and her gaze towards Ji Lin became even gentler.

Sensing Zhang Lexuan's gaze, Ji Lin quickly asked, "Sister Lexuan, how are you? Are you alright?"

"I feel great. Although the process was painful, I finally succeeded. It's truly worthy of being a 100,000-year soul ring. It provided me with two soul skills and increased my soul power by two levels."

It's important to know that the higher the level of a Soul Master, the harder it is to level up. At the Soul Douluo level, each level up takes years.

Zhang Lexuan was able to advance two levels entirely thanks to the immense energy of her 100,000-year soul ring.

Zhang Lexuan stood up and stretched her body, which had become stiff from sitting for half a day.

Ji Lin stepped forward, took out a dagger from his soul tool, and began to dissect the corpse of the Silver Moon Flood Dragon King. The flesh of a 100,000-year-old soul beast could not be wasted.

This is a high-end ingredient, something even the royal family of the Star Luo Empire usually can't get their hands on. He has to bring it back for his sister Jiu Jiu to try.

"Sister Lexuan, you should take some back with you. This is dragon meat that's been around for 100,000 years. You can't usually get to eat it like this."

As Ji Lin worked, he called Zhang Lexuan to join him. The Silver Moon Flood Dragon King was enormous and would keep him busy for a long time.

Zhang Lexuan smiled and shook her head, then stepped forward to retrieve her tools to help.

Suddenly, Ji Lin took out a soul bone that emitted a silver light from the corpse of the Silver Moon Flood Dragon King, looked at it, and handed it to Zhang Lexuan next to him.

"I almost forgot, a 100,000-year-old soul beast will definitely produce a 100,000-year-old soul bone. Sister Lexuan, here, take this soul bone. It comes from the same soul beast and soul ring, and the same person will have the best absorption effect."

Zhang Lexuan shook her head and refused, saying, "If it weren't for you, I would have died in the mouth of the Silver Moon Flood Dragon King, and I even absorbed its soul ring. I don't know how to repay you enough. How can I accept this 100,000-year-old soul bone? It would be better if Your Majesty Chi Yuan and you accepted this soul bone."

Chi Yuan, who was leaning against a tree with her arms crossed, shook her head and said calmly, "I don't need it. The attributes don't match, and I already have a soul bone."

Ji Lin quickly added, "This soul bone doesn't match my attributes. It's most suitable for you, Sister Le Xuan, who has the same attribute. Besides, it's a torso bone, and I already have a better torso bone waiting for me to absorb."

Seeing that neither Ji Lin nor Chi Yuan needed the soul bone, Zhang Lexuan shook her head in surprise and refused.

"I've already gained enough benefits this time. You may not need them, but those around you will need them. At the very least, you can exchange them for other rare and precious materials. They'll come in handy eventually."

Seeing how stubborn Zhang Lexuan was, Ji Lin's eyes lit up and he had an idea.

"Here's what I'm saying, Sister Lexuan, if you accept this soul bone, along with the previous 100,000-year whale glue and 100,000-year soul ring, consider it my betrothal gift to you. When I come of age, will you marry me?"

Ji Lin's words completely stumped Zhang Lexuan.

Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she said somewhat flusteredly, "What are you saying! Xiao Lin, you're still young, and I'm more than ten years older than you! We're not suitable for each other."

Ji Lin then became serious. He stared into Zhang Lexuan's eyes and said, word by word, "Sister Lexuan, I'm serious. I will take responsibility."

Zhang Lexuan froze. She knew what Ji Lin meant; he would take responsibility for what happened in the cave. Thinking of this, she felt a warmth in her heart and was deeply moved, but she was still somewhat conflicted.

"But you're still too young, and there's too big an age gap between us."

Zhang Lexuan's tone was somewhat low.

Ji Lin smiled nonchalantly.

"Sister Lexuan, we are both destined to become Title Douluo in the future, with lifespans of hundreds of years. A hundred years from now, we will both be over a hundred years old, so there is no such thing as an age gap."

Seeing Ji Lin's sincerity and earnestness, Zhang Lexuan took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then smiled, "Alright, since you've said so, I'll accept your betrothal gifts for now. But if you regret it later, I won't return them to you!"

The events that occurred in the cave had already made her think about many things. The "hero saves the damsel in distress" trope, though old-fashioned, was very effective. Furthermore, the unexpected intimacy she and Ji Lin had developed led her to accept Ji Lin's betrothal gifts.

Seeing Zhang Lexuan take the soul bone from his hand, Ji Lin was so happy he almost jumped for joy. He knew that Zhang Lexuan had accepted him, and as long as he came of age, he could immediately marry a goddess-level wife.

As for Xu Jiujiu, Ji Lin could only try to appease her later; he was confident.

Despite Douluo Continent being called the Continent of Love in its previous life, it is not a monogamous society. Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger Kingdom had more than one wife, otherwise there would be no Huo Yuhao and Dai Luoli. Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Kingdom also definitely had more than one wife.

Just think about it. In Douluo Continent, martial spirits are inherited through bloodlines. For a powerful martial spirit to be passed down, it needs to branch out and multiply. One wife is not enough.

Xu Jiujiu, who came from the royal family, knew this better than Ji Lin, so there was no need to worry.

After that, all you need to do is manage Zhang Lexuan; she's much more difficult to deal with than Xu Jiujiu.

Moreover, Ji Lin's ambitions don't stop there. Marrying a few beautiful wives is nothing; he also wants to become a god, and take his wives with him to become gods and live forever together.

Therefore, Ji Lin had already sent people to monitor the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. As long as Huo Yuhao escaped from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, it would be time for him to take action.

He wanted to try and intercept the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. If he wanted to become a god, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm was the most likely aid to him before the treasure chest system yielded any useful treasures.

Whether inheriting a godhood or creating one, the million-year soul ring and origin of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm are indispensable.

The biggest variable is that he does not have a spirit-type martial soul. Although his spiritual power is strong, far exceeding that of ordinary soul masters and not inferior to that of spirit-type soul masters, he is not a spirit-type, so the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm may not choose him as its host.

As for killing Huo Yuhao in advance to eliminate a competitor, Ji Lin wasn't that despicable. He had no grudge against Huo Yuhao, and he felt no guilt about taking Huo Yuhao's future opportunities. Because as long as Huo Yuhao didn't get them, they weren't his; they were unclaimed property, so taking them wouldn't count as stealing.

Therefore, he will not kill Huo Yuhao; he will only try to intercept Tianmeng Ice Silkworm one step ahead of Huo Yuhao.

If it's possible, that would be great; if not, he won't force it.

He believed that even without the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, he could still become a god with the Treasure Chest System.

(End of this chapter)