Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 81 Soul Bone

"Alright, everyone, please return to the teaching building according to the latest class assignments, led by your respective homeroom teachers. Ji Lin, you three come with me to collect your rewards," Director Du Weilun announced.

Huo Yuhao seemed to have returned to normal by now; at least outwardly, there was no indication that his emotions had been affected. The three followed Du Weiren to the teachers' office area located behind the senior teaching building.

Du Weilen's office is on the top floor. Ji Lin had been there once before, and it hadn't changed much since the last time she saw him.

Although they learned that they would receive a special reward, Ji Lin and the other two were not very excited. Ji Lin knew what the reward was and that it was useless to him. Huo Yuhao was still immersed in his depression. Only Xiao Xiao showed a little expectation.

Seeing the expressions on the three people's faces, Du Weilun seemed to have guessed something. He encouraged Huo Yuhao, saying that even the top three teams had members who didn't become core disciples, and that as long as Huo Yuhao performed well in the upgrade assessment, he could also become a core disciple.

Huo Yuhao's expression softened slightly, and he respectfully said to Du Weilun, "Director Du, I will definitely work hard. Thank you for your concern."

Du Weiren was very satisfied with Huo Yuhao's attitude. He nodded, and a large ruby ​​ring on his right hand flashed, revealing a new leather bag in his hand.

Du Weiren said, "Children, in recognition of your outstanding performance this time, the academy has decided to grant you a special reward. Although there is only one reward, and the three of you need to decide who gets it, this is the most precious prize the academy has given to freshmen in at least three hundred years. Open it and take a look." As he spoke, he handed the leather pouch to Ji Lin.

Ji Lin reached out and took the leather pouch. After opening it, a ball of yellow light emerged from the pouch without warning and slowly floated in mid-air under the astonished gazes of Huo Yuhao and San Xiaoxiao.

It was a small bone, only about the length of a palm, emitting a faint yellow light. The dense soul power fluctuations made the air in the entire office seem thicker.

"This, this is... a soul bone?" Xiao Xiao said in shock.

She never expected that the academy's reward would be a soul bone, which is a hundred times more precious than a soul ring.

A spirit ring is an energy body that every spirit beast will inevitably produce after death, while the probability of a spirit bone appearing is one in ten thousand. The higher the level of the spirit beast, the greater the possibility of it producing a spirit bone, but only a 100,000-year-old spirit beast is guaranteed to produce one spirit bone.

Any Soul Master who possesses a Soul Bone will immediately see a significant increase in strength, giving them a tremendous advantage over Soul Masters of the same level.

Soul bones are always the most precious items in auction houses in any country. They are practically priceless, with no market available. Any single soul bone can only be traded for at least 100,000 gold soul coins. More often than not, soul bones can only be traded through barter.

Even with its immense wealth, Shrek Academy's reserves of soul bones are limited. Only the most outstanding students or those who have made exceptional contributions to the academy are eligible to receive soul bones as a reward. This reward signifies that the academy believes the future benefits and influence these students can generate will outweigh the value of the soul bones themselves.

Du Weiren smiled slightly and said, "You didn't expect that, did you? That's right, your reward is a soul bone. But you all know how precious soul bones are. Therefore, there can only be one reward. You'll need to decide who to give it to when you get back. However, don't let this soul bone affect your friendship. Although soul bones are rare, good partners are even rarer. Let me briefly introduce this soul bone to you."

"This soul bone is one I specially selected for you. Both offensive and control-type soul masters can use it. It's a left leg bone called the Void Demon Leopard Left Leg Bone. After fusing with it, it can increase a soul master's speed and grant them an attack skill launched from their left leg. The biggest advantage of a soul bone is that the skill it produces will differ depending on the martial soul it fuses with, but it will definitely suit you. Now I'm giving it to you. I'll also give you this skin. It can conceal soul power fluctuations. Fuse it with it as soon as you get back. Although the academy is very safe, 'a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' Also, you must keep the fact that you received the soul bone reward a secret from the academy. I believe you know what to do."

After carefully storing the soul bone, Du Weilen escorted them to the door, where the three respectfully bid him farewell and left the teaching building.

The three of them left the teaching building, and before they had gone far, Xiaoxiao said, "Let's give this soul bone to the class monitor. Without the class monitor, we wouldn't have been able to get this soul bone."

Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "I agree."

Ji Lin smiled and shook his head, saying, "This soul bone is useless to me, and I won't fuse with it. You two can discuss who will absorb the soul bone."

"There's no need to say anything more. I already have a reserved soul bone, so I don't need this one."

Seeing that the two looked hesitant and wanted to say something, Ji Lin added a sentence.

Seeing Ji Lin's resolute attitude, Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao stopped making excuses.

Huo Yuhao spoke first, "Then let's give the soul bone to Xiaoxiao. Besides Ji Lin, you contributed the most, Xiaoxiao. I'm already very satisfied that I was able to win the championship with you. Moreover, this soul bone increases speed. I am a spirit attribute soul master, so this soul bone is not suitable for me. But speed will be the most direct help to Xiaoxiao. On the battlefield, with the help of speed, Xiaoxiao can also use her two weapon spirits more safely. Besides, Xiaoxiao is a girl, so ladies first. Don't be shy."

Seeing that Huo Yuhao had said so, Xiaoxiao had no choice but to accept it. However, she said that she would help Huo Yuhao find a suitable soul bone for him if she had the chance in the future.

Seeing that the two had made their decision, Ji Lin handed the skin directly to Xiao Xiao.

Xiao Xiao took the leather bag, her face revealing undisguised excitement.

After all, this is a soul bone; refining it can enhance her cultivation and strength.

Xiao Xiao prepared to return to her dormitory to absorb the soul bone as soon as she got it, lest something unexpected happen.

Huo Yuhao is going to buy grilled fish; many people are waiting for his grilled fish.

Ji Lin was preparing to go and train with Wang Qiu'er, and also have a heart-to-heart talk. He felt that Wang Qiu'er's attitude towards him had been a bit strange since the finals.

His gaze was strange; he seemed about to speak several times but then stopped, clearly preoccupied with something.

She just couldn't find a time to be alone with Ji Lin, so she didn't dare to ask.

Ji Lin and Xiao Xiao walked through the tree-lined paths of Shrek Academy toward their dormitories. Xiao Xiao was going back to her dormitory to absorb soul bones, while Ji Lin was going to his dormitory to find Wang Qiu'er. The two traveled together along the way.

Xiao Xiao followed Ji Lin, hopping and skipping with her hands behind her back, humming a little tune, looking incredibly happy.

He was clearly in a good mood.

(End of this chapter)