A silvery-white root extended from Lu Feng's hand, gently piercing Zhu Zhuqing's round butt to neutralize the paralyzing toxin.
The numbing poison released by the emerald-green roots could only be cured by him.
Not just that, the silvery-white roots could counteract any poison.
Because of this,
Lu Feng was now immune to all toxins!
"Why did it have to be pierced… there…?"
Zhu Zhuqing muttered, her face burning with embarrassment.
"This way the effect is better."
Lu Feng offered a flimsy excuse.
His first soul skill was already absurdly overpowered.
Not only could it bind and restrain opponents, but it also had three additional effects: toxin release, soul power absorption, and detoxification.
If his first soul skill was this insane, he couldn't wait to see what his second would bring.
Still, it was time to give his little wildcat a rough explanation about the God-Given Spirit Ring.
Otherwise, she might worry too much if the absorption took too long.
After a brief conversation between the two,
Lu Feng said, "I'm going to absorb my second spirit ring. Can you guard me again?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded firmly. "Mm. Anyone who tries to disturb you will have to step over my corpse first."
Such an adorably chunni girl.
This kind of "poison" had no cure, not that he wanted one.
Amused, Lu Feng couldn't resist pulling her into another hug and kissing her,
His hands as usual were not rest, leaving Zhu Zhuqing flushed red to her ears.
"Alright, alright, My lips are swollen from your kisses. Now hurry up and absorb it already."
Zhu Zhuqing surrendered, her voice flustered.
With a hearty laugh, Lu Feng sat cross-legged and slipped into a meditative state.
Just then,
Zhu Zhuyun, who had gone back earlier, returned.
From a distance, she caught sight of the two being clingy again.
She hadn't even approached before getting a faceful of their affection.
"Three days. This brat took three whole days to absorb a spirit ring, and the moment he wakes up, he's back at it… You two are unbelievable."
Then, she noticed Lu Feng sitting in meditation.
Just like before, a golden orb emerged from his body, hovering above his head before bursting apart. The strange golden light dissolved into a mist that enveloped him completely.
Why is he doing this again?
Zhu Zhuyun couldn't hold back any longer. She stepped out of hiding and approached Zhu Zhuqing.
"Who's there?!"
Zhu Zhuqing instantly sensed the movement, snapping her head toward the source of the footsteps, her guard up.
"It's me. It's been three days, Father sent me to check on you."
"We're fine."
Zhu Zhuqing replied curtly, relaxing slightly but keeping her sharp gaze locked on her elder sister.
Her distrust was obvious.
"What's he doing now?" Zhu Zhuyun asked, already knowing the answer.
"Absorbing a spirit ring."
Zhu Zhuqing's tone was icy, her defensive stance unwavering.
The spirit ring absorption process was critical, the slightest interference could be disastrous.
"If I had to guess… he's absorbing a God-Given Spirit Ring."
Zhu Zhuyun had gone through some ancient texts after returning and learned that Lu Feng's condition matched the descriptions of a God-Given Spirit Ring absorption.
"I know. He told me. It's probably a God-Given Spirit Ring that came with his Divine-level Martial Soul awakening."
"How disgustingly lucky can one person be? It's already been three days, and he's still not done?"
"He already absorbed his first spirit ring. Now he's working on the second one."
Currently, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun were no longer in a hostile standoff. Both the Zhu and Dai families had publicly declared their full support for Lu Feng's growth, so she saw no reason to hide the truth.
"Oh." Zhu Zhuyun nodded. "Why don't we take turns guarding him? You've been at it for three days straight, you should rest."
"No. Not necessary."
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head firmly.
At her level as a Great Soul Master, going days without food or sleep had little effect on her body.
Besides, she still didn't fully trust Zhu Zhuyun.
"Your soul power… it feels like it's increased significantly."
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes widened in surprise.
"Yes. I've reached the 30th rank. Lu Feng gave me two Wind Thunder Leopard King soul bones. After absorbing them, my soul power jumped four levels. So right now… you might not be my match anymore."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't hold back.
With two additional spirit bones and a sudden surge in strength, her family would find out eventually anyway.
This was also her way of sending a clear message- don't even think about scheming against us.
"Wind Thunder Leopard King spirit bones?! And two of them?!" Zhu Zhuyun feigned shock.
To avoid raising suspicion, she had to play the part.
"That's incredible! I'm so happy for you though I'll admit, I'm also insanely jealous. But I swear, I'll never hurt you again. What I did before… Sister was wrong. I'm sorry."
A soft sigh escaped Zhu Zhuyun's lips as she smiled.
Zhu Zhuqing stared at her sister, stunned.
For as long as she could remember, Zhu Zhuyun had never admitted fault. She always believed she was right.
But now
For the first time, she saw genuine sincerity in her sister's eyes.
The sister who had once loved her dearly… seemed to have returned.
They had spent years as bitter rivals, the closest of enemies.
Yet no matter what, the bond of blood could never truly be severed.
Still, Zhu Zhuqing hesitated to hope for reconciliation.
"Are you… being honest?"
After enduring so much pain, she couldn't bring herself to trust such a sudden change.
"Yes. I truly am sorry. You suffered so much because of me. I don't expect your forgiveness, not after everything I've done."
Tears glistened at the corners of Zhu Zhuyun's eyes as she spoke.
"Sis…!"
Zhu Zhuqing finally reached out, gripping her sister's hand as her voice trembled.
Tears spilled freely down both their faces.
In that moment, the ice between them finally melted away.
The tension dissolved like morning mist.
....
The two sisters chatted for a while longer.
"You should go wash up in the nearby stream," Zhu Zhuyun suddenly suggested with a sly grin. "Unless you want him waking up to a dirty little kitten… Well, you know how he is."
Zhu Zhuqing's face burned crimson. She knew exactly what her sister meant the moment Lu Feng woke up, he'd undoubtedly pull her into another one of his affectionate embraces and kisses.
Since absorbing this spirit ring would likely take another three days, and while soul masters had ways to stay clean without bathing, she was still a girl who preferred feeling fresh. Besides, the stream was close enough that she wouldn't have to leave Lu Feng's side for long.
"I'll keep watch for you."
Before Zhu Zhuqing could respond, Zhu Zhuyun had already leaped onto a tree branch above.
With that, Zhu Zhuqing headed to the stream to wash up.
Over the following days, Zhu Zhuqing remained the primary guardian.
Zhu Zhuyun occasionally dropped by to deliver food and supplies.
But Lu Feng's absorption took far longer than expected.
The process of absorbing a spirit ring wasn't just about gaining power it was a complete physical transformation. And a God-Given Spirit Ring? The boost it provided was on an entirely different level compared to ordinary spirit rings.
With every surge of soul power, his body grew stronger, his muscles denser, his reflexes sharper, his endurance greater.
By the time he'd fully absorbed his first spirit ring, Lu Feng had already undergone a complete metamorphosis.
And as his soul power expanded, so did his connection to the plants around him. Their shared awareness stretched farther, drawing strength from an ever-growing network of flora.
Then, on the tenth day...
Lu Feng finally completed the absorption of his second spirit ring.
Year: 5,000!
His second soul skill?
Light of Life.
That's right, It was light.
Like his first skill, it had dual applications:
For allies, a radiant white light with healing properties.
For enemies, a searing green beam of destruction.
But the real surprise...
It could materialize into physical form, just like Oscar's Recovery Sausage.
And when that solidified light finally took shape-
Lu Feng and his little wildcat were stunned speechless.