Douluo Continent: The Evil Tiger Subdues the Eight Desolations, and Marries Zhu Zhuqing

"Your soul power is currently level 37. After absorbing this soul bone, you'll likely reach level 39, or even higher!"

Let's go!

After saying that, Lin Ye took Zhu Zhuqing's hand, looked around, and walked towards a hidden cave not far away.

Pulled by him, Zhu Zhuqing looked down at their clasped hands and couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips slightly.

That big bad guy.

very nice.

Death Canyon is a treacherous environment, shrouded in miasma year-round.

The two soon found a hidden cave concealed by huge vines at the foot of a cliff.

The cave is not large, but it is very dry and large enough for two people to rest.

Lin Ye used his soul power to clear away the vines and pebbles at the cave entrance, then said to Zhu Zhuqing:

"Alright, big cat, you can absorb it here. I'll protect you."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded, glanced at Lin Ye's pale face due to the depletion of his soul power, and said with some concern:

"Your soul power hasn't recovered yet, do you want to rest for a bit?"

"It's alright, I'm healthy, I can handle it." Lin Ye waved his hand, reassuring her.

"Dealing with a few clueless small fry shouldn't be a problem. Get started now, don't delay."

Zhu Zhuqing knew Lin Ye's temperament, and seeing that he insisted, she said no more.

She took a deep breath, sat down cross-legged, and placed the dark red head bone in front of her.

Her soul power circulated slowly within her body, guiding the energy from her soul bones to flow into her body.

hum!

A dark red light instantly enveloped Zhu Zhuqing's entire body, and a surge of energy began to rush into her body.

Zhu Zhuqing frowned, and sweat slid down her forehead.

The energy contained in the 40,000-year-old soul bone is extremely vast, and the absorption process is somewhat painful.

But compared to a month ago, her health is no longer the same.

The strengthening effect of the Narcissus Jade on the meridians, and the tempering of the body by a month of life-and-death training in the Death Canyon, all came into play at this moment.

Lin Ye sat to the side, ostensibly resting with his eyes closed to recover his soul power, but in reality, his spiritual power was constantly surrounding Zhu Zhuqing, closely monitoring the energy circulation within her body.

everything is normal.

Time passed by, second by second.

One hour.

Two hours.

Three hours.

Om-!

A surge of spiritual energy erupted from Zhu Zhuqing's body, creating a powerful gust of wind in the cave.

Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes.

Those purple eyes were even brighter than before.

The dark red light completely dissipated, and the soul bone had perfectly fused with her.

她成功了！

Zhu Zhuqing felt the unprecedented surge of power within her body and was completely shocked!

Soul power...

Her soul power actually increased by two levels after absorbing the soul bone!

He jumped straight from level 37 to level 39!

He's only one step away from reaching level 40 Soul Master!

This is not over yet!

She could clearly feel that her spiritual power had undergone a tremendous qualitative change under the amplification of this head soul bone!

If the mental energy before was a small stream, then now it is a rushing river!

Its strength is probably comparable to that of a Soul King level 50 or higher!

"I...have become stronger..."

Zhu Zhuqing murmured to herself, her body trembling slightly with excitement.

She finally got one step closer to that man's back!

She calmed her excited emotions, slowly stood up from the ground, and immediately turned her gaze to Lin Ye.

She wanted to tell him this good news first.

However, when she saw Lin Ye's condition clearly, she was stunned.

Lin Ye was leaning against the rock wall, his eyes closed, his breathing steady and long, as if he were asleep.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the gaps in the vines, casting a warm golden halo on his handsome, angular profile.

Looking at his peaceful sleeping face, Zhu Zhuqing's heart softened for no reason.

Yes, he traveled from the Spirit Hall for three days and three nights to get here in order to save me.

He then went through another life-or-death battle, exhausting his soul power, and then managed to protect himself for another three hours.

He must be... very tired.

Zhu Zhuqing's footsteps unconsciously slowed down.

She quietly walked up to Lin Ye, squatted down, and just looked at him silently.

At such close range, she could clearly see his long eyelashes, high nose bridge, and tightly pursed lips.

She had seen that face countless times.

But every time I watch it, I still think...it's really good.

As she looked at it, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but smile.

But when she thought about how this guy always liked to tease her, calling her "big kitty," and always acting like a hooligan in a serious manner, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

She reached out her finger, seemingly wanting to poke him in the face, but then lowered it halfway through.

In the end, she just puffed out her cheeks and muttered something under her breath.

"Hmph, what a scoundrel, what a pervert..."

However, she had barely finished speaking...

A voice with a hint of mockery suddenly rang in her ear.

"Who are you calling a pervert?"

Zhu Zhuqing's body stiffened abruptly!

She looked up in shock, only to meet a pair of black eyes that had opened at some point, eyes that held a mischievous smile.

The next second, before she could react, she felt the world spinning.

Lin Ye's strong, powerful arms shot out with lightning speed, one hand encircling her slender waist, the other slipping under her knees.

He scooped her up from the ground and held her tightly in his arms!

"what!"

Zhu Zhuqing let out a short gasp, completely stunned.

By the time she realized what was happening, she was already being held captive in Lin Ye's arms in an extremely intimate position.

"Lin Ye! You...you were pretending to be asleep! How dare you!"

Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed instantly, both ashamed and angry, and she struggled in his arms.

I just...sneaked at him, and even cursed at him...and he heard it all?!

How embarrassing!

"Hehe, if I didn't pretend to be asleep, how could I hear my big cat's true feelings?"

Lin Ye grinned wickedly, tightening his grip on her arm, making it impossible for her to break free.

He looked down at the girl in his arms, her face flushed with shame and indignation, and deliberately leaned close to her ear, lowering his voice to say:

"Well, you big cat, you've got some nerve."

"I came all the way from the Spirit Hall with good intentions to save you, give you a soul bone, and protect you. I'm so exhausted."

"And what about you? Instead of being grateful, you secretly call me a big bad guy and a pervert behind my back?"

The warm breath sprayed onto Zhu Zhuqing's sensitive earlobe, making her feel her body involuntarily go limp.

"I...I didn't!"

Zhu Zhuqing was both embarrassed and anxious, but stubbornly retorted.

"Still saying no? I heard everything just now." Lin Ye raised an eyebrow.