109: Take Zhu Zhuqing to obtain the fourth soul ring

Chapter 109: Taking Zhu Zhuqing to Obtain Her Fourth spirit ring

Aside from Xiao Wu, Ye Wen and the others had all transformed through the power of transformation, so they wouldn't be directly detected.

Xiao Wu was different; she had transformed earlier. However, it was hard to say, because after becoming a Contract Servant, she could also switch to her Spirit Beast form.

Therefore, it was possible she also had the ability to conceal her Spirit Beast identity like them, but Ye Wen couldn't be sure, so he first had her keep the Yearning Heartbroken Red by her side.

When Xiao Wu broke through to Level 40, he would consider giving her another Immortal Plant.

A moment later, Zhu Zhuqing, who was absorbing the Immortal Plant, felt her Soul Power begin to soar: Level 37, Level 38, Level 39, Level 40!

With the help of an Immortal Plant, Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power directly broke through to Level 40, and it was completely maxed out at Level 40.

In other words, it was equivalent to an increase of 5 levels. In this situation, if she were to hunt a Spirit Beast and absorb a spirit ring, Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power might directly break through to Level 42.

"My Soul Power actually reached Level 40! The effect of this Immortal Plant is truly too strong," Zhu Zhuqing said, greatly surprised and delighted. She slowly walked up to Ye Wen, her face slightly flushed, "Thank you for giving me such a good thing."

"No need to thank me, everyone has one," Ye Wen said indifferently, but Zhu Zhuqing felt immense gratitude in her heart.

He continued, "Zhuqing, do you want to go shopping for clothes with them in Beihai City first, or do you want to absorb your fourth spirit ring first?"

Zhu Zhuqing's expression was serious. After a moment of hesitation, she said, "I want to obtain my fourth spirit ring first."

"Good, you should prioritize improving your strength," Ye Wen nodded, then said, "Then get ready immediately and come with me to the Spirit Hunting Forest."

"Okay."

Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and Xiao Bai, the other girls, were also concerned about Zhu Zhuqing's feelings and thought that if everyone was going, they should go together.

So Snow Empress proactively suggested, "How about, sisters, we wait until Zhuqing returns before going shopping for clothes in Beihai City? It's only a day or two, anyway. What do you all think?"

"Sounds good! Then we'll go together after Zhuqing comes back."

"Thank you all," Zhu Zhuqing smiled warmly. She actually really wanted to go shopping and buy clothes with Snow Empress, Xiao Bai, and the other girls; it would be more fun with everyone together.

"Ye Wen, I don't need to prepare anything. We can leave now," Zhu Zhuqing said.

"Alright, let's go then."

"Mhm."

Ye Wen took Zhu Zhuqing alone to obtain her spirit ring.

The Star Dou Great Forest was too far, and it would take too long to return. The Extreme North Land was a bit closer, but there weren't many suitable Spirit Beasts for Zhu Zhuqing there, so they decided to go to the nearby Spirit Hunting Forest.

The Spirit Hunting Forest was a gathering place for Spirit Beasts raised by Spirit Hall. There were many such places across the entire continent, within the Two Great Empires.

Their main purpose was to provide convenience for Spirit Masters far from the Star Dou Great Forest region to hunt Spirit Beasts and absorb spirit rings.

The variety certainly wasn't as great as in the Star Dou Great Forest, but generally, suitable Spirit Beasts could be found.

The cultivation years were a bit lower; in most Spirit Hunting Forests, Spirit Beasts that had cultivated for over a thousand years were not very common, with the upper limit generally between five thousand and eight thousand years. Spirit Hunting Forests with Spirit Beasts over ten thousand years old were extremely rare.

However, the Spirit Hunting Forest near Beihai City was slightly stronger than those in many other regions, because this was the northern edge of the continental plate, too far from the Star Dou Great Forest. Therefore, Spirit Hall would make the Spirit Hunting Forest here a bit stronger.

There were still many Spirit Beasts over a thousand years old, with an upper limit of around ten thousand to twenty thousand years.

Zhu Zhuqing currently needed a few thousand-year Spirit Beast for her fourth spirit ring. It wouldn't be difficult to find one.

The two set off, bringing a Spirit Saint-level Spirit Master from Slaughter City, heading straight for the nearby Spirit Hunting Forest.

It wasn't far; it would take at most half a day by carriage to arrive.

The Spirit Saint drove the carriage, while Ye Wen and Zhu Zhuqing, one male and one female, sat inside. It was a bit quiet, and the atmosphere was slightly, subtly awkward.

This was because it was the first time Ye Wen and Zhu Zhuqing had traveled alone since they met, the first time just the two of them sat in the same carriage.

Ye Wen looked calmly out the window, his left hand clenched into a fist, propping up his chin. The wind gently ruffled his crystal-blue hair.

Zhu Zhuqing sat opposite Ye Wen, her gaze occasionally stealing a glance at Ye Wen, whose eyes were fixed on the scenery outside the window.

There was nothing she could do; this boy was simply too handsome.

And Ye Wen, who was now twelve years old in human form, had long shed his former childish appearance.

His appearance was no longer that of a child but had properly entered his teenage years. His features had become even more refined and Stereo, and he also possessed a nearly perfect male physique that almost all women would find flawless.

He had grown to one meter eighty, with some muscles on his arms and abdomen. He wasn't skinny, but he wasn't an extremely strong, muscular man either; in short, his physique was perfectly sculpted.

He exuded a strong sense of youth, with a hint of mature masculine charm, truly a god-tier handsome man.

Walking on the street, he could make countless women involuntarily take a second look, or even cause screams. He was like a god who had stepped out of a painting.

His good looks were undoubtedly a bonus, but besides his appearance, Ye Wen also possessed incredibly terrifying Spirit Master talent, and after two years of constant companionship, Zhu Zhuqing's heart had actually developed a fondness for Ye Wen.

But it was merely fondness, not yet love.

"Um, do you want some?" In the carriage, Zhu Zhuqing took out a bunch of grapes, plucked one, and offered it to Ye Wen.

Ye Wen withdrew his gaze and looked at it: "Oh, thanks." He then reached out to take it, and as he did, he touched Zhu Zhuqing's finger.

Ye Wen took it indifferently and popped it into his mouth.

But at the moment their small hands touched, Zhu Zhuqing's heart gave a slight tug, and her face inexplicably flushed a bit.

A little shy, she quietly ate the grapes one by one.

The two of them spent their time in this slightly awkward atmosphere. Around afternoon, they finally arrived at the Spirit Hunting Forest, completed the entry procedures, and then Ye Wen led Zhu Zhuqing inside.

"I will do my best to help you find the most suitable feline Spirit Beast for you, and I'll try to find a spirit ring with the highest cultivation year you can bear."

"Mhm, thank you."

"We've known each other for so long, don't keep saying 'thank you' and being so polite," Ye Wen said with a shake of his head and a smile.

The Spirit Saint waited outside, while Ye Wen took Zhu Zhuqing alone deeper inside. After entering a certain distance, he directly switched to his semi-human form, covering himself with a full-coverage cloak.

He quickly released his vast Mental Energy to search, and the movements of all the surrounding Spirit Beasts were captured in his sight.

"Follow me!"

"Mhm!"

The two began to advance quickly, heading towards the central area of the Spirit Hunting Forest first.

"We should look in this area."