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When the Blue Silver Emperor returned to the bedroom, she found Lin Yongming already fast asleep.
Seeing this, she gently touched Lin Yongming's face, turned off the light, and slipped under the covers to sleep.
About four hours later, around 1 a.m., Bibi Dong opened her eyes in shock.
"I broke through? Just like that, I reached the Soul Emperor level?" Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes were filled with astonishment.
She had initially been somewhat skeptical about the descriptions given by the Blue Silver Emperor and Lin Yongming, but now, having personally experienced the changes brought by the immortal herb, she was overwhelmed with emotions she couldn't quite comprehend.
"I jumped five levels straight to Soul Emperor, and I can feel that my previous soul power has been compressed by at least half. Yet, I still managed to reach Soul Emperor."
"Now I finally understand how Xiao Ming reached Soul King so quickly. With such an incredible treasure, anyone who consumes it could achieve the same."
Bibi Dong lay in bed, unable to calm down for a long time.
Despite it being past 1 a.m., Bibi Dong, having just absorbed the immortal herb, was in excellent spirits and couldn't sleep at all.
So, as soon as the sky began to lighten, Bibi Dong stepped out of her room, happily breathing in the fresh morning air of Thunderstorm Village.
As the sky gradually brightened, Lin Yongming, who had gone to bed the earliest, emerged from the bedroom.
Hearing the movement, Bibi Dong entered the house.
"Bibi Dong, you're up so early!" Lin Yongming greeted her.
"Xiao Ming, good morning. I woke up last night, and it was almost dawn. Plus, after consuming the immortal herb, I wasn't sleepy at all, so I didn't sleep," Bibi Dong explained.
"Oh... How much did your strength improve after consuming the immortal herb?" Lin Yongming couldn't help but ask curiously.
"It's great. I reached level 60 soul power," Bibi Dong said happily, her joy evident in her voice.
"That's good...!" Before Lin Yongming could finish speaking, he felt Bibi Dong's moist lips press against his cheek.
"Thank you, Xiao Ming, and Ah Yin. Both of you trusted me so much and gave me such a precious treasure," Bibi Dong said, mustering her courage to quickly steal a kiss from Lin Yongming, her face slightly red as she expressed her gratitude.
"Thank you!"
"Uh... There's no need for that. You've already shared the secret of your twin martial souls with us," Lin Yongming said helplessly, not expecting Bibi Dong to act so quickly that he didn't even have time to react.
"Anyway, thank you both," Bibi Dong continued to express her gratitude.
"Alright, when you thank Ah Yin later, make sure to kiss her too, or I won't be able to explain myself," Lin Yongming joked.
"Uh... Okay," Bibi Dong was momentarily stunned but then nodded.
"Hey, what are you two whispering about behind my back?" At that moment, the Blue Silver Emperor yawned as she appeared at the bedroom door.
"Ah Yin!" Bibi Dong immediately ran over, hugged the Blue Silver Emperor's neck, and planted a big kiss on her cheek.
"Thank you. I've reached level 60," Bibi Dong said affectionately.
"Ugh, stop it. It's too early in the morning for this mushiness," the Blue Silver Emperor said, pushing Bibi Dong's head away with a look of disgust.
"I don't care. From now on, you're my sister. Let me kiss you to show my gratitude."
"No way, you pervert!"
Lin Yongming smiled and shook his head, choosing not to watch the two women playfully bicker. He headed to the bathroom to freshen up.
When he came out, the two women were already sitting on the living room sofa, chatting.
"Xiao Ming, Bibi Dong and I have discussed it. Since she's reached level 60, we should head to the Star Dou Forest first to get her sixth soul ring, and then go to the Kingdom of Xiling in the far east of the continent. What do you think?" the Blue Silver Emperor said as soon as Lin Yongming appeared.
"Sure, whatever you decide is fine with me," Lin Yongming had no objections.
The Kingdom of Xiling was one of the four subsidiary kingdoms of the Heaven Dou Empire, located at the easternmost part of the empire, bordering the Eastern Sea.
After making the decision, the three of them stayed in the village for five more days.
On the sixth day, early in the morning, Lin Yongming bid farewell to his parents.
"Mom, Dad, here's 50,000 gold soul coins. Don't be too frugal with it," Lin Yongming said, having received 30,000 gold soul coins from the tournament and an additional 100,000 from Qian Xunji.
"50,000! That's too much. We don't need that much. You should keep it for your travels. You'll need money out there," Yinglan quickly declined.
"It's fine. If other villagers need help or if there are any events, you two can assist them," Lin Yongming reminded his parents.
"That's right, Uncle and Aunt. Don't worry about Xiao Ming. He now holds the position of a sub-temple bishop and has the honor of the Purple Record Medal. He can earn about 1,000 gold soul coins every month," Bibi Dong chimed in to help Lin Yongming explain.
"Exactly, Mom and Dad. You don't need to worry about us. As long as you're safe and well at home, Xiao Ming can focus on his training with peace of mind," the Blue Silver Emperor added.
"Alright, then. Take care of yourselves."
In the end, Lin Yongming's parents accepted the 50,000 gold soul coins.
The three then headed to the outskirts of the village, where Lin Yongming suddenly crouched down, surprising Bibi Dong.
"Bibi Dong, climb on."
Bibi Dong quickly understood, her face turning red as she climbed onto Lin Yongming's back.
When Lin Yongming stood up, Bibi Dong clung tightly to him, her legs wrapped around his waist, just like last time.
Lin Yongming then picked up the Blue Silver Emperor and summoned his Purple Lightning Wings, soaring into the sky.
They headed straight for the Star Dou Forest. This time, Bibi Dong learned her lesson and pressed her face against Lin Yongming's back to shield it from the wind.
By noon, they had flown about two-thirds of the distance. Lin Yongming spoke up to the Blue Silver Emperor.
"Ah Yin, we're getting close to Xiao Rou's place. Should we stop by and see her?"
"Probably not. We haven't been apart for long, and it's still early. Let's head straight into the Star Dou Forest to find Bibi Dong's soul ring. If we visit Xiao Rou, we might not make it into the forest today," the Blue Silver Emperor thought for a moment before replying.
"Alright, then we'll go straight into the forest."
Having decided, even when they passed near Xiao Rou's home, Lin Yongming didn't stop. Instead, they flew directly to the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest before landing.
Flying over the Star Dou Forest wasn't safe, as it would make them easy targets for the many fierce avian soul beasts in the forest.
"Bibi Dong, what kind of soul beast are you looking for? Something related to your dark-type martial soul?" the Blue Silver Emperor asked as they entered the forest's outskirts.
"Yes, preferably a soul beast similar to my martial soul, like the Human-Faced Demon Spider or the Earth Devouring Spider," Bibi Dong replied seriously.
"Good, having a clear target makes it easier. We'll focus on spider-type soul beasts," the Blue Silver Emperor nodded.
The three of them spread out, maintaining a distance of about ten meters between each other for safety.
Since they were looking for a sixth soul ring, they needed to venture into the inner regions where ten-thousand-year soul beasts resided. They didn't linger long in the outskirts.
However, by the time they reached the inner regions and began their search, the sky had already started to darken. They had entered the forest around 2 p.m., and by the time they reached the inner regions, it was already past 5 p.m.
"Ah Yin, Bibi Dong, you two go ahead and sleep. I'll keep watch. Day and night don't make much difference to me," Lin Yongming suggested after a simple dinner.
"Alright, then let's set up a tent tonight," the Blue Silver Emperor agreed.
"Xiao Ming, if you can't hold on, wake me up. You've been flying with us all day," Bibi Dong added.
After agreeing, the Blue Silver Emperor and Bibi Dong entered the tent and slept together.
Lin Yongming stayed outside the tent, using his mind's eye to keep watch.
Two days later, in a relatively open area of the forest, they were surprised to find a flying spider.
Yes, a flying spider. It had three pairs of thin, translucent purple wings, resembling the delicate wings of a cicada. The wings were beautiful, almost like the wings of a fairy.
This was a Purple Winged Demon Spider, a rare soul beast with a dark body but surprisingly beautiful purple wings—a rather peculiar combination.
The Purple Winged Demon Spider had a body length of about five meters, indicating it was close to fifty thousand years in age.
"Purple Winged Demon Spider, close to fifty thousand years. This is the one," Bibi Dong said decisively upon seeing it.
"Your soul ring, your choice. I'll take care of it. Blue Silver Grass!"
Upon hearing this, the Blue Silver Emperor immediately released her martial soul, Blue Silver Grass. Six optimal soul rings appeared around her, and the blue silver grass at her feet transformed into vines that shot toward the Purple Winged Demon Spider.
The vines quickly surrounded the spider, forming a net-like structure that trapped the Purple Winged Demon Spider before it could fly away.
"Ah Yin, you're amazing," Bibi Dong said, admiring the spectacle of the numerous blue silver grass vines.
"Admire me," the Blue Silver Emperor said with a slight smirk, turning her head slightly.
Squeak...
At that moment, the trapped Purple Winged Demon Spider reacted. It propped itself up with its legs, lifted its body, and then used one of its legs to slash through the vines, breaking free.
Immediately, its purple wings began to flutter as it attempted to take off and escape.
"Purple Lightning Wings!" Lin Yongming summoned his external soul bone and appeared above the Purple Winged Demon Spider in an instant.
"Asura Lightning Slash!"
A massive lightning blade struck the Purple Winged Demon Spider's back, causing it to crash back to the ground.
"Third Soul Skill, Death Spider Web Bind!" Bibi Dong seized the opportunity and used her skill to restrain the Purple Winged Demon Spider.
"First Soul Skill, Blue Silver Thorns!" The Blue Silver Emperor's vines sharpened at the tips and burst from the ground, striking the Purple Winged Demon Spider's weak points.
The trio's coordination was flawless, leaving the Purple Winged Demon Spider disoriented and unsure of what to do.
"Fifth Soul Skill, Thousand Blades!" Bibi Dong's Death Spider Emperor's legs transformed into six scythes as she unleashed her soul skill, instantly slicing the Purple Winged Demon Spider into four pieces, delivering the final blow.
"Not bad. With the three of us working together, even a Soul Sage would have to retreat," the Blue Silver Emperor said, retracting her martial soul and clapping her hands in praise.
"Thanks to both of you, it was so easy," Bibi Dong also retracted her martial soul and said.
As they spoke, the Purple Winged Demon Spider released its soul ring.
"Alright, enough chatting. Go ahead and absorb the soul ring. We'll guard you," Lin Yongming said as he approached the two.
"Okay," Bibi Dong nodded and found a clean spot near the Purple Winged Demon Spider to sit cross-legged. She began guiding the soul ring to absorb it.
Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor stood guard on either side, ensuring Bibi Dong wouldn't be disturbed by other soul beasts.
About twenty minutes later, a powerful surge of soul power emanated from Bibi Dong.
"Huh? Why did she break through to level 62?" the Blue Silver Emperor asked curiously.
"It must be the effect of the immortal herb," Lin Yongming explained.
However, as Bibi Dong stood up, three pairs of translucent, crystalline purple wings appeared on her back.
"An external soul bone!" the Blue Silver Emperor exclaimed in shock. "Why is it that I don't have an external soul bone?"
"Haha! I have an external soul bone too. Finally, I can fly on my own," Bibi Dong laughed, her joy evident as she opened her eyes and looked at the wings on her back.
"Bibi Dong, congratulations," Lin Yongming said, cupping his hands in congratulations.
In truth, knowing about the Purple Winged Demon Spider, Lin Yongming had anticipated that these wings would become Bibi Dong's external soul bone, the Six-Winged Purple Light Wings, as in the original story.
"Ah! Why is it that I don't have one? I want one too," the Blue Silver Emperor said enviously, walking over to Bibi Dong's back to touch the wings.
"They're so beautiful, Bibi Dong. What are you going to name them?" the Blue Silver Emperor asked.
"Six wings, glowing with purple light. How about the Six-Winged Purple Light Wings? What do you think?" Bibi Dong thought for a moment before suggesting.
"I think it's a great name. Much better than my Purple Lightning Wings. You must have read a lot of books," Lin Yongming nodded in approval.
"Definitely better than Xiao Ming's Purple Lightning Wings," the Blue Silver Emperor agreed.
"Not at all. It's all thanks to your help. Although they look beautiful, I'm sure they're much slower than Xiao Ming's Purple Lightning Wings," Bibi Dong said modestly.
"Of course. Mine are lightning-attribute, known for speed," Lin Yongming said with a rare hint of pride.
"Look at you, so proud," the Blue Silver Emperor said, tapping Lin Yongming's head.
"However, I feel like I can't fully control them yet. I think it's because I just obtained them and haven't fully fused with them. I'm afraid to fly in case I lose control," Bibi Dong said with some concern.
"Don't worry. Xiao Ming has experience with this. He can teach you," the Blue Silver Emperor reminded her.
"Actually, it's not that hard. Just use your soul power to nourish the external soul bone during meditation. Over time, it will recognize you and fuse more easily," Lin Yongming shared his experience of fusing with the Purple Lightning Wings.
"Okay, I understand," Bibi Dong nodded.
"Alright, since we've achieved our goal in the Star Dou Forest, let's head out and make our way to the Kingdom of Xiling," the Blue Silver Emperor said decisively.
The three of them then left the Star Dou Forest. After consulting the map, the Blue Silver Emperor and Bibi Dong decided on the direction, and they headed east.
A day later, they arrived at a small town on the border of the Kingdom of Xiling, about the same size as Wurto Town.
They quickly found an inn and booked two rooms.
After dinner, they called Bibi Dong over to Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor's room to discuss their training plans.
The inn in the small town wasn't large. Aside from a bathroom, there was only one room with two beds. Bibi Dong sat on the bed opposite Lin Yongming and the Blue Silver Emperor.
"Bibi Dong, how do we find these fallen soul masters? You grew up in Spirit City, so you must know some methods for tracking them down," Lin Yongming asked directly.
"Fallen soul masters are very cunning. If they're not actively causing harm, they might just appear slightly thinner than ordinary people. But they have some common traits: their faces are usually very thin, their eyes occasionally reveal evil desires, and their aura feels colder than normal people's."
"Of course, if they're skilled at hiding, it becomes much harder to identify them," Bibi Dong explained seriously.
In short, fallen soul masters, even when they plan to cause harm, usually operate at night.
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