Douluo Continent: My name is Lu Mingfei, and my martial soul is Lu Mingze.

"My brother."

Lu Mingze's voice rose half an octave: "You already possess four 100,000-year-old soul bones, and they're even external soul bones, the top-tier kind even in the soul beast world. Absorbing a 10,000-year-old soul bone now is like—"

He paused for a moment, as if searching for a suitable metaphor.

"It's like you've gotten used to the delicacies made by Hyotei and Yukitei, and then you go to a roadside stall to eat grilled meat that costs one dollar a skewer."

"Can I eat it? Yes, you can."

"Is it good? No, it's not good."

Am I good enough for you? No, I'm not.

Lu Mingfei's lips twitched.

Although the analogy was terrible, he understood it.

"You mean, you want me to stop absorbing it?"

"Of course not, don't absorb it," Lu Mingze said decisively.

"You haven't fully digested the four soul bones you already have. Adding another ten-thousand-year soul bone will only disrupt the balance of your soul bones. Besides, think about it, what if you have the opportunity to get an even better soul bone in the future?"

"Back then, all six of your soul bones were already full; you couldn't change them even if you wanted to. Wouldn't that be a huge loss?"

This is a lie. In fact, Lu Mingze had no intention of letting Lu Mingfei absorb any soul bones other than the external soul bones.

Lu Mingfei thought about it and felt it made sense.

Although he felt a little sorry for him, he decided to listen to Lu Mingze.

"Alright, let's leave it for now."

He put the matter of the soul bone aside for the time being and was about to return to his dormitory when he suddenly saw someone walking towards him from around the corner.

The moment Lu Mingfei saw him, his eyes lit up.

"Yuhao!"

Huo Yuhao also saw him and smiled.

"Senior."

Lu Mingfei walked up to Huo Yuhao and looked him up and down.

Huo Yuhao's energy and spirit were significantly stronger than during the freshman assessment. His demeanor was much more composed, and he exuded a sense of stability just by standing there.

"Long time no see." Lu Mingfei patted him on the shoulder.

"I heard you're now a core disciple of two systems? The elders of the Sea God Pavilion are personally holding a meeting to try and recruit you?"

Huo Yuhao nodded somewhat embarrassedly.

"Yes, I've joined both the Martial Soul System and the Soul Guidance System."

"Wow, that's amazing," Lu Mingfei exclaimed sincerely.

He thought about the differences between himself and Huo Yuhao, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

He was unwilling to accept anyone at first, but was eventually taken by Elder Song; Huo Yuhao, on the other hand, was sought after by two major departments, and the elders of the Sea God Pavilion held a meeting to discuss it personally.

This is the gap.

However, Lu Mingfei was not jealous.

"I've been wanting to congratulate you for a while, but my training schedule is full, and I just can't find the time," Lu Mingfei said.

"It's alright. I've also heard that it's been tough for you, senior, to cultivate under Elder Song's guidance." Huo Yuhao looked at him earnestly.

"Your face... looks like you've been in a fight again?"

Lu Mingfei waved his hand.

"I bumped into the door frame."

"...Oh." Huo Yuhao clearly didn't believe it, but he didn't press the matter.

Lu Mingfei suddenly thought of something.

The two Ice and Snow Emperors had told him before that a million-year-old soul beast lived in Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea, something like the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

When Hyotei talked about this, her tone was full of disdain. In her words, it was "a useless giant worm that's over a million years old."

Millions of years of waste.

This comment left a deep impression on Lu Mingfei.

But what bothered him even more was that Xue Di had casually mentioned that the worm had a way to become a god.

Become a god.

Ten thousand years ago, Shrek Academy produced a Tang San, who, according to legend, became a god and ascended to the God Realm with his wife.

When a person becomes a god, they can bring their loved ones and friends with them.

As Lu Mingfei thought of this, a thought suddenly struck him.

He took the metal box out of his storage bag and handed it directly to Huo Yuhao.

"Here, take this."

Huo Yuhao paused for a moment, then took the box and opened it.

A soft white light shone through, and a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone lay quietly in the box.

Huo Yuhao's eyes widened instantly, and his hand trembled so much that he almost dropped the box.

He slammed the lid shut, grabbed Lu Mingfei's wrist, and dragged him to a quiet corner.

"Senior! You should put this away right away!" Huo Yuhao said in a low voice, his tone clearly tense.

"What? It's for you." Lu Mingfei was amused by his reaction.

Huo Yuhao's voice changed: "This is a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone! Do you know what the value of a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone is? It's something people would fight tooth and nail for!"

"I know," Lu Mingfei said calmly.

Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Huo Yuhao took a deep breath and shoved the box into Hui Lumingfei's hand.

"Senior, this is too valuable, I can't accept it."

Lu Mingfei didn't take it; instead, he put his hands behind his back.

"Take it."

"no."

"I said yes."

"Senior!" Huo Yuhao exclaimed anxiously.

"Why did you give me something so valuable?"

Lu Mingfei thought for a moment and started looking for reasons.

"Look, we're brothers who have fought side by side now," Lu Mingfei said, counting on his fingers.

"It's true that you're a core disciple of two different elemental systems now, but that also means you're less resource-savvy than anyone else. Think about it, if you go out on missions in the future and don't have a decent soul bone, wouldn't you be embarrassing Shrek Academy?"

Huo Yuhao opened his mouth.

"Besides, this soul bone was given to me by Uncle Qian. If I give it to you, it's as if Uncle Qian is giving it to you." Lu Mingfei continued to count on his fingers.

"Uncle Qian thinks highly of you, and so do I. Please accept this as a token of our appreciation."

"But--"

Lu Mingfei interrupted him: "Just don't forget your senior Lu when there are benefits in the future."

Upon hearing these words, Huo Yuhao's eyes immediately reddened.

After his mother passed away, no one was ever this kind to him again.

Huo Yuhao lowered his head, his shoulders trembling slightly.

Seeing this, Lu Mingfei reached out and patted him on the shoulder.

"Alright, alright, stop it."

Huo Yuhao looked up, his eyes red-rimmed, tears already streaming down his face.

He looked at Lu Mingfei, his lips trembling several times before he could speak.

"Senior, from childhood to adulthood, besides my mother, you are the first person to have been so kind to me."

Lu Mingfei was a little embarrassed by his appearance.

"It's not that bad, it really isn't."

"I swear." Huo Yuhao grabbed Lu Mingfei's hand, his eyes serious and frightening.

"From now on, I, Huo Yuhao, will never hesitate to help you with anything that concerns you. If anyone dares to bully you, I will be the first to rush to your aid."

Lu Mingfei nodded in satisfaction.

Not bad, this junior wasn't spoiled for nothing.

You must remember how kind you were to Senior Lu in the future.

He patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder, his tone gentle.

"Alright, wipe away your tears. If people see them, they'll think I'm bullying you."

Huo Yuhao wiped his eyes and carefully put the box into his storage soul tool, his movements as light as if he were putting down a fragile piece of porcelain.

After putting it away, he suddenly remembered something and looked at Lu Mingfei.

"Senior, are you going to the treasure hunt?"

Lu Mingfei took out the gold-embossed invitation from his pocket and waved it.

"Go ahead."

Huo Yuhao's eyes lit up.

"Shall we go together? Wang Dong and I were invited too."

"Sure," Lu Mingfei agreed without hesitation.

"I happen to have some money in my pocket. If you see anything you like, I'll pay for it."

Huo Yuhao quickly waved his hand.

"No need, no need, I have my own money."

"You don't have a damn amount of money."

Lu Mingfei bluntly exposed him: "Do you think I don't know what your family's resources are? Alright, stop talking nonsense, just come with me when the time comes."

Huo Yuhao was speechless, and could only smile helplessly.

The two agreed on a time and place, and then went their separate ways.

Lu Mingfei returned to his dormitory, lay down on his bed, and started thinking about what he would buy at the treasure hunt.

Old Song is right, we need to buy a few suitable defensive soul tools.

There are also auxiliary soul tools; you should prepare several of them.

Anyway, Old Song said to just pick whatever you like, and if you've chosen well, go to Qian Duoduo for reimbursement.

If you don't spend it, you might as well.

Thinking of this, Lu Mingfei couldn't help but smile.

Uncle Qian, I'm so sorry.