The wind swept up fallen leaves.
Faint beastly roars echoed around.
Qian Renjue sat cross-legged next to the corpse of the Dark Devilgod Tiger.
Behind him floated the Six-Winged Fallen Angel, and above his head, the black soul ring emitted a dark glow.
It slowly absorbed into Qian Renjue's body.
The process of absorbing the soul ring was nearing completion.
Ling Yuan Douluo, along with the two elders, Chrysanthemum and Ghost, stood guard nearby.
Though puzzled, they refrained from asking questions.
Qian Renxue's cheeks were flushed, with faint finger marks still visible.
She rubbed her face, which bore teeth marks, with a smile so enchanting that even the Star Dou Forest would be captivated.
Leaning against Bibi Dong's fragrant shoulder, she seemed somewhat content after being teased by her mother.
"Mom, what are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking about that black pearl Jue put away earlier."
Bibi Dong tilted her head and brushed against Qian Renxue's delicate eyebrows.
"Why don't we just ask him later?"
Qian Renxue responded naturally.
However, when she looked at Qian Renjue sitting cross-legged in front of her, the smile on her face suddenly stiffened.
"Mom, something's wrong with Jue!"
Qian Renxue exclaimed, immediately getting up and quickly moving towards Qian Renjue.
"?"
Bibi Dong was slightly startled.
Her gaze focused, and she saw Qian Renjue's face contorted in pain.
Her expression immediately grew serious, and she quickly followed after her daughter.
"What's going on?!"
Under the watchful eyes of Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, Qian Renjue unknowingly entered his martial soul possession state.
His already pale face grew even paler, twisted with agony.
Standing not far behind him, Ling Yuan had a look of concern in her eyes.
"He was fine just a moment ago."
Bibi Dong clenched her delicate fists.
Qian Renxue's glowing white eyes stared intently at Qian Renjue.
Crack!
The sound of Qian Renjue's bones cracking filled the air.
The noise wasn't loud, but it was enough to send shivers down one's spine.
It was as if Qian Renjue's body could shatter at any moment.
Qian Renxue frowned, her voice heavy.
"Mom, it looks like something is coming out of Jue's body."
"Something's coming out?"
Bibi Dong was momentarily stunned, and the situation reminded her of her own experience, filling her with unease.
"Could it be...?!"
Realizing a possibility, Bibi Dong began to walk around Qian Renjue, her elegant eyes scanning every part of his body.
Finally.
At the base of Qian Renjue's tailbone, she noticed something unusual.
"That's great!"
Bibi Dong's eyes filled with joy as she saw a bulge slowly rising at that spot.
"Xiao Xue, it's an external soul bone!"
"An external soul bone?"
Qian Renxue was taken aback.
The white glow in her eyes faded, replaced with surprise, and her previously tense heart slightly relaxed.
"Ahh—!"
Just as the mother and daughter spoke, Qian Renjue let out a scream.
"Jue!"
Qian Renxue called out anxiously, her eyes filled with pain. She had never seen Qian Renjue in such agony before.
"Xiao Xue, Jue will be fine."
Bibi Dong's heart ached as well.
But having experienced it herself, she knew best how much benefit an external soul bone could bring.
Qian Renjue's body convulsed violently.
His back arched abruptly, and his upper body hunched forward in a terrifying manner.
As Ling Yuan Douluo's face showed concern and she took a step forward to check, the sound of fabric tearing filled the air.
The clothes on Qian Renjue's back suddenly shredded, and Ling Yuan, standing behind him, saw it clearly.
Fragments of fabric scattered.
His smooth, porcelain-like back.
At the base of his tailbone, a massive bulge suddenly burst open.
A pitch-black object emerged.
As the object continued to grow, Qian Renjue's expression relaxed significantly, though his body still convulsed.
Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue looked at Qian Renjue's well-toned body, their eyes filled with joy.
Under the astonished gazes of Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, the pitch-black object behind Qian Renjue quickly grew over a meter long, continuing to extend at an astonishing speed.
It had already grown long enough for them to see its full form.
Rising upright, it was composed of numerous bones, with a large hook at the top gleaming ominously.
It was none other than the tail of the Dark Devilgod Tiger—an Evil God Hook!
"Old Ghost, Holy Son has grown a tail?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo exclaimed in awe.
"I see it."
Ghost Douluo nodded slightly, breathing a sigh of relief, joy evident in his eyes as he corrected:
"It's not just a tail; it's an external soul bone."
"They're the same. Holy Son is truly blessed, just like Her Majesty the Pope and Miss Xue."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes were filled with reverence.
In a few years, this family of three would likely surpass him and Old Ghost.
The Evil God Hook continued to grow, eventually reaching a length of over three meters before stopping.
At the same time, Qian Renjue's body finally stopped convulsing.
His face returned to calm, and the black soul ring above his head slowly descended.
The Evil God Hook bent and supported itself on the ground.
It helped Qian Renjue slowly stand, passing through the soul ring.
His aura gradually grew, having already broken through to level seventy!
"Hoo—"
Qian Renjue let out a long breath.
His blood-red eyes opened and closed, his silver hair flowing, his six wings spread, and the Evil God Hook danced behind him.
Underfoot were six soul rings in black, purple, purple, black, black, and black.
"Jue."
Qian Renxue quickly rushed forward, throwing herself into Qian Renjue's somewhat cool embrace.
Solid, smooth, and fair.
But Qian Renxue had no time to care about that.
She asked with concern, "Jue, how do you feel? Is there anywhere that feels uncomfortable?"
Qian Renjue raised an eyebrow and shook his head indifferently.
"I'm fine."
With that, Qian Renjue expressionlessly grabbed Qian Renxue's hand, which was resting on his chest.
"Don't stand so close to me. It feels uncomfortable."
"Jue, you...!"
Qian Renxue's face instantly flushed with embarrassment and annoyance.
"Pfft, haha!"
Bibi Dong couldn't hold back her laughter.
She immediately pulled out an Awakening Pill from her soul tool and walked forward.
"Jue, take this medicine."
Qian Renjue calmly accepted his sister's angry retreat.
He casually reached out, took the pill, and swallowed it. It melted in his mouth.
Instantly, a refreshing sensation filled him, and the red in his eyes began to fade.
Qian Renjue retracted his martial soul, and the Evil God Hook behind him disappeared.
Looking at Qian Renxue, who stood before him with her arms crossed, biting her lip, he forced an awkward smile.
"Sister, Mom, earlier I..."
"Pfft! It's fine, Mom doesn't mind. I'm just glad you're back."
Bibi Dong couldn't help but laugh.
She opened her arms and wrapped them around Qian Renjue's waist, leaning against his chest.
Listening to the strong, steady heartbeat.
"Mhm."
Qian Renjue nodded slightly.
He gently hugged the delicate body in his arms, grinning awkwardly.
"Mom, could you let me put my shirt on first?"
"Your Highness."
Ling Yuan Douluo had already approached from behind.
She thoughtfully draped a loose robe over Qian Renjue.