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Li Luochen and Ning Fengzhi had completed a mutually beneficial trade. Ning Fengzhi felt the pain of parting with his resources but ultimately accepted it, while Li Luochen came out with a massive profit.
Looking at these soul bones, Li Luochen realized that the teachers and senior students of Shrek Academy would see a significant boost in strength. The first people he thought of were Flender, Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, and Qin Ming.
The two torso bones—both fire-attribute—would go to Qin Ming and Teacher Liu Erlong. The Scarlet Flame Soaring Heaven Torso Bone seemed to have originated from a Scarlet Flame Dragon, an ideal match for Liu Erlong's Red Dragon martial soul.
As for the Fire Spirit Beast Torso Bone, it was perfect for Qin Ming. During a gathering with Qin Ming and other senior students, Qin Ming had mentioned that he wanted a Fire Spirit Beast as his eighth soul ring. The Fire Spirit Beast was one of the most exceptional fire-attribute soul beasts.
Its form resembled a wolf, tiger, or panther, but its true strength lay in its dual attributes—sacred and fire—making it an incredibly powerful soul beast.
Li Luochen knew quite a bit about the Fire Spirit Beast. Qian Renxue had once told him that it was one of her potential candidates for her seventh soul ring, as its sacred and fire attributes were highly compatible with the Six-Winged Angel.
Though not as rare as the Titan Giant Ape, which could rival ten-thousand-year soul beasts despite being only a hundred years old, the Fire Spirit Beast was still formidable. It was said that an eighty-thousand-year Fire Spirit Beast could match the combat power of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast—far surpassing something like a hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit.
Li Luochen decided to give the fifty-thousand-year Fire Spirit Beast Torso Bone to Qin Ming and the other fire-attribute spirit bone to Teacher Liu Erlong.
As for Principal Flender, Li Luochen held high hopes for him. Flender was already at level eighty-six, not far from eighty-seven, and he possessed four spirit bones.
His two leg bones were only thousand-year-level, but now, with Li Luochen's Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone ability, he could help replace them. Conveniently, there was a thirty-thousand-year White-headed Vulture Left Leg Bone and a fifty-five-thousand-year Gale Eagle Right Leg Bone—perfect matches.
Additionally, there was a thirty-thousand-year White-feathered Flying Eagle Left Arm Bone. These spirit bones were all top-tier and highly suitable for Flender. Li Luochen believed that, combined with the Nine Treasure Purple Zoysia Pill to consolidate their foundation, Flender should be able to gain several levels without much difficulty.
Li Luochen estimated that Flender might reach level eighty-eight, close to eighty-nine. With further cultivation, he could break through to become a Title Douluo. At that point, Dugu Bo could teach Flender the Soul Core Method, making the bottleneck at eighty-nine much easier to overcome.
Next was Liu Erlong. She currently had two spirit bones: a twenty-thousand-year Earth King Left Arm Bone and a nine-thousand-year Scarlet Flame Python Head Bone. Though their years were relatively low, they were sufficient for her role as a supportive wife and mother. With enough resources, she should be able to ascend to the Title Douluo level, becoming a perfect match for Flender.
Thus, Liu Erlong would receive the fifty-thousand-year Scarlet Flame Burning Heaven Torso Bone and the forty-thousand-year Scarlet Flame Dragon Right Arm Bone. Moreover, she was currently at level seventy-nine, so this would help her break through to the Soul Douluo level.
As for Old Zhao (Zhao Wuji), he was quite lucky. He already possessed a twenty-thousand-year Earth Bear Torso Bone and an eight-thousand-year Thousand-Pound Ant Left Arm Bone.
Here, there was a forty-thousand-year Dark Gold Bear Right Arm Bone, a twenty-thousand-year Mighty Diamond Bear Left Arm Bone, a ten-thousand-year-plus head bone, and two ten-thousand-year-plus leg bones suited for him.
With this, Zhao Wuji would have a complete set of spirit bones—all at the ten-thousand-year level. Currently at level eighty-four, he still had a long way to go before reaching the Title Douluo level. However, with a full set of spirit bones, he might break through within five years.
As for the remaining spirit bones, they would be given to older students like Mo Yu after they reached the Spirit Sage level. One particular item—a forty-eight-thousand-year Swift Advance Right Leg Bone—was set aside by Li Luochen for Zhu Zhuqing.
His pure love for Qian Renxue had been shattered, and suddenly Zhu Zhuqing seemed rather appealing—her delicate features and those… *ahem*… assets! Li Luochen couldn't deny feeling a bit intrigued.
Then there was Ye Lingling. Li Luochen had noticed her odd glances at him and found her rather endearing despite her social anxiety.
"Damn! I'm really turning into a scumbag, aren't I? I was acknowledged by the Yearning Heartbroken Red, so I shouldn't be straying. Am I just naturally a scumbag?"
He sighed. "Well, if they like me and I like them, why not take them all? No regrets!"
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Several days later, Qin Ming emerged from seclusion, successfully breaking through to level seventy. Li Luochen gathered Flender, Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, and Qin Ming.
"The situation is as follows: Principal, Teacher Liu, and Teacher Zhao, you all have the potential to become Title Douluos, so I want you to strengthen yourselves quickly. If Elder Dugu isn't around, the academy won't be safe.
And Senior Qin, you're the strongest among our graduates aside from Yan Yan and me, so I'll help you reach the Title Douluo level as soon as possible."
Li Luochen explained the trade with Ning Fengzhi.
"Little Chen, I know you want to honor us, but you should think about yourself. The principal is getting older, and I'm confident I can reach the Title Douluo level in a few years without relying on these spirit bones," Flender said with a frown. He believed Li Luochen was the academy's true hope and that strengthening him was the priority.
"Yeah, Xiao Chen, I'm fine as a Soul Douluo. Last time, I wrestled with Elder Titan, and we were evenly matched thanks to your immortal herbs. You don't need to give me more spirit bones—I can't accept them," Zhao Wuji added. Despite his rough exterior, he was thoughtful and always cared for his own.
"Well, let me put it this way—you guys are overthinking it. I already have a full set of hundred-thousand-year spirit bones and am at level eighty-seven. I don't need anything else, and neither does Yan Yan."
Li Luocheng released his soul rings—four black, four red—and pressed his level eighty-seven spirit power onto the teachers.
The four of them: '...So we were moved for nothing? You think we're too weak, huh?'
Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, and Qin Ming went off to absorb their spirit bones, while Li Luochen pulled Flender aside. Flender's process was more complicated—he needed to replace his two thousand-year leg bones with ten-thousand-year ones. This was why Li Luochen had Liu Erlong absorb her spirit bones first; he feared her impulsive nature might lead to her slapping him.
"This is how it is, Principal. Decide for yourself. I can indeed help you replace your spirit bones, but only the limbs. You're already at level eighty-six and nearing the Title Douluo level—those thousand-year bones no longer suit you."
Li Luochen explained the process, as Flender's consent was required.
Flender pondered for a moment, then glanced at Liu Erlong. Thinking of his beloved daughter, he steeled himself and nodded firmly.
"Alright, Xiao Chen. I'm not afraid. For my family and the academy, I need to grow stronger. Let's do it!"
"Good! Principal, I'll infuse light attribute energy into your body to reduce the pain. Then, I'll sever your legs to replace the spirit bones. Since you're not yet a Title Douluo, removing spirit bones carries life-threatening risks.
However, my right leg bone will replenish your vitality, ensuring your safety. Afterward, I'll replace them with these two ten-thousand-year spirit bones and use their abilities to regrow your legs."
Li Luochen explained the method, then took out a sharp blade. His Golden Radiance Left Leg Bone began to emit a dazzling light, infusing Flender's body with warmth and comfort.
*Snap—*
Flender's left leg was severed.
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