LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 181
Chapter 181: The Second Use of Soul Orbs
“But if this goes on, even with the assistance of Prince Bei’s two wives, only one person can ultimately enter. If this gets out, then…”
The Beast Lion still wished to persuade Emperor Xia, yet inside, he was already elated.
Given the current situation, if Qin Bei’s team doesn’t receive any help, it would only allow Qin Bei to enter the inner circle by himself at most.
Even if Qin Bei has an epiphany right now and decides to stop fooling around, what difference would that make?
Only five days remain. Five days to gather thirty soul orbs; the team would need to double at the very least!
Otherwise, the outcome would undoubtedly be disastrous.
Once the truth gets out, the rumor that Prince Bei is a fake genius living off his wives could easily spread.
And when that day comes… hee hee~~
The Beast Lion had a brilliant plan—to ruin Qin Bei’s reputation.
This not only satisfied his desire for revenge but might also stir up some troubles for the Wu Kingdom.
For instance, criticizing Great Xia for selecting a fake genius for marriage.
Yet reality might unfold in a direction he doesn’t want to see.
Because in the royal tomb, Qin Bei was all set to take action himself.
…….
Inside the royal tomb.
Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue were dumbfounded when they learned that Qin Bei had directly used up ten soul orbs this time.
But rather than anger, the first thing that crossed their minds was what to do next?
“Let’s not worry about anything else for now; what’s crucial is that these soul orbs cannot be wasted like this.”
Ji Zhuyue was not angry initially but was contemplating how to absorb the soul power released from these orbs.
That way, they could at least recover some losses.
“True. You’ve all practiced these martial arts; using these soul orbs would still have some value.”
Qin Bei chimed in.
“What good is it? The highest level of these martial arts is merely a high-level technique at the heavenly grade. It’s not much help to us, even if we master it completely.”
Ji Zhuyue shook her head.
Heavenly grade martial arts still had some attraction for casual cultivators or small sects during the Nascent Soul stage.
However, the statuses of the three were quite significant, which limited this kind of martial arts’ appeal.
Better to focus on mastering a single high-level martial art than dabbling in so many superficial techniques.
“Then how do we recover the losses?”
Qin Bei asked with some confusion.
“It’s simple. We absorb all this soul power, but we need to erase the trace of soul consciousness from it. After all, while these souls lack autonomous consciousness, they are still foreign to us. Merging them into our souls isn’t ideal.”
Ji Zhuyue spoke lightly.
“Is there really such a method?”
Qin Bei asked in disbelief.
He hadn’t realized these soul orbs could actually blend into one’s own soul.
“If that’s the case, couldn’t these soul orbs enhance our soul power?”
Qin Bei suddenly thought of this possibility, and the joy on his face was hard to suppress.
“Indeed, that’s why I said not to waste these ten soul orbs. Although the enhancement is limited, increasing soul power is inherently difficult. Any little boost is quite something.”
Ji Zhuyue confirmed.
The enhancement of soul power could only happen each time one breaks their mirror, and it was impossible to improve it otherwise.
So while there are countless ways to enhance one’s cultivation in the world, there’s no method to specifically elevate soul power.
“You both should hurry and merge these soul powers; otherwise, they will disappear soon.”
Ji Zhuyue instructed Qin Bei and Mu Zhaoxue.
She was a re-cultivated individual, and her soul power had long surpassed this level.
So she didn’t think much of these soul powers at all.
“I don’t want it.”
Before Qin Bei could speak, Mu Zhaoxue took the lead in refusing.
“Why?”
Qin Bei looked at Mu Zhaoxue with a dazed expression, not understanding the reason.
“This is someone else’s soul power. Even without consciousness, I still don’t want my soul tainted by another’s. I have no need for such power.”
Mu Zhaoxue replied coldly.
In that moment, Qin Bei seemed to see the Mu Zhaoxue from when he first arrived in Great Xia.
Back then, she was just as cold, as though nothing concerned her.
But that version of Mu Zhaoxue was the real Sacred Maiden of the Wu Kingdom.
The one spoken of in legends.
All the gentleness only appeared when facing her husband.
Thinking about this made Qin Bei a little stirred.
Because it indicated that winning over Mu Zhaoxue was just a matter of time.
But now wasn’t the moment for such thoughts.
Compared to Mu Zhaoxue, Qin Bei didn’t have too many reservations about this.
What’s wrong with other people’s souls? After all, they are all ownerless. As long as he absorbs them, they become his.
Plus, the benefits of enhancing soul power were numerous.
Even though Qin Bei had already coasted along with his spiritual energy cultivation, since an opportunity had arisen in this regard, he wouldn’t let it slip away.
“Then I’ll give it a try.”
Having said that, Qin Bei sat down on the ground and began to feel the soul power emanating from the soul orbs.
In an instant, Qin Bei sensed ten distinct soul powers.
Each one contained certain memories associated with the soul.
This was originally meant to help the absorber increase their proficiency in martial arts.
However, that held no appeal for Qin Bei, who practiced immortal-grade techniques.
Erasing these memories proved quite simple; he just needed to use his own soul power to impact them.
It was merely a fleeting moment.
Once he checked that these soul powers had transformed into the purest form of soul power, Qin Bei did not hesitate and swallowed them directly.
A few seconds later.
“Oh~ So refreshing~”
Having felt the enhancement of his soul power, Qin Bei couldn’t help but exclaim several times.
This wasn’t something he intended to do consciously.
The elevation of soul power truly brought Qin Bei a sense of joy.
So he couldn’t particularly help his reactions.
However, those surrounding him found this utterly infuriating.
At that moment, two lovely ladies stood in front of Qin Bei.
Though they couldn’t see Qin Bei, they definitely heard his elated cries that soared into the sky.
This led anyone nearby to wild imaginings.
“Once we get out of here, I’ll make sure everyone in Great Xia knows the true nature of Prince Bei!”
“Absolutely! I used to see Prince Bei as my aspiration, but now it seems I’ve misjudged him.”
“It’s one thing to be incapable, but now he drags his own wives down, hoarding all the benefits for himself. He’s truly not a man!”
Qin Bei was being discussed by both men and women.
Clearly, everyone was very disappointed in his performance.
Moreover, they felt that Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue were truly unfortunate.
They actually handed over their opportunities to someone like him.
……
“Husband, what are you doing? There are so many people around; why are you being so loud?”
Upon noticing the gazes from those around them, Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue’s faces flushed instantly.
These people actually thought the three were engaged in something indecent.
Their imaginations truly knew no bounds.
“What’s wrong? I just feel amazing! Is there anything wrong? And it genuinely feels great! It’s even better than when I level up!”
Qin Bei spoke candidly.
“Forget it; let’s not dwell on that. Since you’ve already absorbed these soul powers, what’s most important now is to find a way into the inner circle.”
Ji Zhuyue didn’t linger on the suggestive topic, instead bringing up the pressing matter at hand.
“We currently only have six soul orbs, and there are only five days left. Even if our luck over the next few days is as good as before, we can only amass enough soul orbs for two people at most to enter the inner circle. That’s under optimal conditions; if luck runs dry, we may only be able to send one person in.”
Mu Zhaoxue analyzed calmly.
“Well, isn’t there me? I’ll be participating in the upcoming missions to obtain the soul orbs.”
Qin Bei felt that since he had wrecked those ten soul orbs, it was only right he took responsibility for this matter.
Of course, there was an even more important issue.
Soul orbs!
These orbs could enhance soul power!
It would be a waste not to take them!
Qin Bei must harvest a massive number of soul orbs.
Who knows, he might even be able to birth a soul baby before reaching the Nascent Soul Realm.
Then during battles, he could just sit and enjoy the show.
“But even with your participation, we can only ensure two people can enter the inner circle. Sigh~ If I had known, I wouldn’t have let you do as you pleased from the start.”
Ji Zhuyue shook her head, sighing.
“Don’t think too much. Time is tight; the most important thing now is making sure that two people can enter the inner circle. Anyway, there’s no necessity for me to go in, so let the two of you enter instead.”
Mu Zhaoxue said casually.
However, even though the words sounded nonchalant, everyone knew just how valuable this opportunity was.
The chance to comprehend the “Void Scripture.”
An opportunity that even the Empress of the Wu Kingdom coveted.
How could Mu Zhaoxue not desire it?
She only mentioned it to ease Qin Bei’s self-reproach.
Ji Zhuyue glanced at Mu Zhaoxue, knowing her inner thoughts.
Although she too wished for all three of them to go in together, the chances now seemed slim.
Since that was the case, only the two most likely to comprehend the “Void Scripture” could be allowed inside.
Meanwhile, Qin Bei watched the two selflessly putting themselves aside.
After admiring their selflessness for a while, Qin Bei finally held the hands of Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue.
“Come, come, come! I’ve rested enough these past few days, and you two have been tired for long enough. Now it’s your turn to rest.”
Qin Bei pulled both of them to sit on a nearby stone, patting their thighs and smiling, “I’ve eaten enough soft rice! Now it’s time for you both to witness just how formidable your man is!”
Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue looked at Qin Bei, utterly baffled by what he was about to do.
“It’s just ten third-level soul orbs, right? It’s a simple matter. Just wait and see.”
After settling both of them, Qin Bei walked towards the cluster of tombstones.
Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue exchanged glances, both feeling perplexed.
Didn’t the husband just imply that acquiring soul orbs was easy?
Could it be he’s truly that confident?
Of course, those around who overheard Qin Bei’s words shared the same doubts. Were it not for his identity as a prince, they would have mocked him heartily.
Here’s a guy who hasn’t managed to obtain a single third-level soul orb in five days but now dares to claim that getting ten is just a matter of waving his hand?
Everyone was watching—couldn’t he tone down the bragging a bit?
What if he doesn’t fulfill his promise later? Wouldn’t that be embarrassing?
However, precisely because of Qin Bei’s bold comment, those on the verge of leaving found themselves sticking around instead.
They all wanted to stay behind and see how this boastful figure would ultimately perform.
As Qin Bei approached the first tombstone and focused, it wasn’t solely Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue who felt anxious.
Emperor Xia, who had been observing Qin Bei from a distance, and a group of elders from major sects, were also feeling their nerves ramp up.
If Qin Bei’s performance fell short, it surely would be a blow to Emperor Xia’s prestige.
After all, the prior lack of soul beads could be attributed to Qin Bei’s underwhelming engagement.
It wasn’t indicative of a lack of talent in Qin Bei.
But if he failed to nab the soul orbs this time after coming forward, there would simply be no excuse.
“Wayward son, you must do your best to save face for your father!”
Emperor Xia pondered within himself as he glanced at the Beast Lion below.
Clearly, this time, the Beast Taming Sect came prepared.
The speed at which Beast Frenzy gathered soul orbs even surpassed several royal genius contenders—faster than Qin Chen, even.
Fortunately, there was one prince whose performance truly surprised Emperor Xia.
That was Qin Xiu.
He secured more soul orbs than Beast Frenzy did.
He was just waiting to step into the inner circle once it opened.
……
Qin Bei sensed that he had come across a high-level heavenly martial art.
This held little attraction for him.
If he were to rely solely on his own comprehension, Qin Bei was sure he could master it within three hours.
However, Qin Bei wasn’t about to sit down and endure the hardship of meditating over it.
Why should he, someone with an advantage, toil away like those less fortunate?
Qin Bei aimed to present himself as a leisurely master, indulging in food, drink, and merriment while still effortlessly surpassing his peers.
He was determined to make the diligent geniuses who studied diligently enviously furious!
“System, I’ll redeem a hundred opportunities for sudden enlightenment first!”
Qin Bei decisively spent ten thousand krypton points to redeem the opportunity.
System:
Glancing at the remaining 190,000 krypton points, Qin Bei couldn’t help but applaud his foresight.
Good thing he had enough krypton points at hand, or even if he knew soul orbs could enhance soul power, he wouldn’t dare spend so freely.
After all, the real goal of this trip was still the final Void Scripture.
Yet now, collecting a plethora of soul orbs had become Qin Bei’s primary target.
When Qin Bei closed his eyes again, the onlookers were left feeling puzzled.
“Is luck really that good? Did he actually find a suitable one on his first attempt?”
“Tsk tsk~ Luck is indeed impressive, but his attitude not so much—just standing like that? How can he concentrate on comprehending while not cross-legged?”
“Yeah, perhaps it’s just a quick test. If he becomes too engrossed, and still doesn’t comprehend in the end, how embarrassing would that be?”
Yet just as discussions erupted, a radiant light began to slowly emerge.
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