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After the morning court session ended, Dai Weisi asked Yang Wudi to stay behind.
"Your Highness, may I ask what you need from me?"
"Of course I have something to discuss—and it's good news for you, Senior," Dai Weisi replied with a slight smile. He took out the Right Arm Bone of the Scaled Armor Beast, which had a 20,000-year history, and solemnly handed it to Yang Wudi.
"This is the Right Arm Bone of the Scaled Armor Beast. It came from a beast that lived for twenty thousand years. This time, you made a compromise for the sake of the Star Luo Empire. As compensation, I'm giving you this soul bone."
Yang Wudi was a pure attack-type soul master with weak defensive abilities. His fighting style often involved trading injury for injury. With this soul bone, his protection would no doubt be greatly enhanced.
Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi was both shocked and overwhelmed. He quickly said, "What? Your Highness, this is absolutely unacceptable…"
"Minister Yang, you've refined medicine for the Empire and should be rewarded. There's no need to refuse—just accept it," Dai Weisi said with a gentle smile.
Then he added, "As a loyal subject of Star Luo, surely you wouldn't disobey the Emperor's command, would you?"
"This… Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Highness!" Yang Wudi took the soul bone with trembling hands, his heart filled with warmth. He had never imagined that Dai Weisi would directly gift him a soul bone. At that moment, his loyalty to the Star Luo Empire grew even stronger.
He caressed the soul bone fondly, as if admiring a priceless piece of art. His heart swelled with joy. If getting ambushed meant receiving a 20,000-year soul bone each time, he sincerely wished people would try to assassinate him every day.
"Senior, no need to keep staring at it—hurry and absorb it. I'd like to see what skill comes with this soul bone."
"At once!"
Yang Wudi had originally planned to return to his residence to absorb it, but hearing Dai Weisi's words, he no longer hesitated and immediately began the process.
As an experienced veteran, Yang Wudi had seen many people absorb soul bones. Naturally, he handled the process with ease. In less than two hours, he had fully absorbed it.
Crack… crack… crack…
With the sound of claws scraping against bone, a layer of hard scales suddenly grew over Yang Wudi's body, transforming into an indestructible suit of black scale armor that enveloped and protected him.
"Scaled Armor Defense—so that's the skill of this soul bone?"
"Exactly as Your Highness predicted. This is the soul bone's ability," Yang Wudi said with excitement. "After activating the skill, my speed decreases by ten percent, but my defense increases significantly. This armor can protect me much more effectively."
Yang Wudi burst into hearty laughter. With this soul bone, he no longer needed to worry about injuries during fierce battles. Even against powerful opponents, this armor would greatly enhance his survivability.
"Congratulations, Senior," Dai Weisi said with a smile before returning to the Crown Prince's residence. Inside, Zhu Zhuyun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Anna were cultivating.
As for Bai Chenxiang, she had returned to live with her grandfather after the Sensitive Wind Clan relocated to Star Luo City.
Hearing Dai Weisi's footsteps, Zhu Zhuyun was the first to awaken. Noticing the smile on his face, she immediately guessed something good had happened and asked eagerly, "What is it, Dai Weisi? What's got you so happy?"
"Hehe, of course it's something good for all of you. Take a look—what do you think these are?"
Dai Weisi took out the remaining three soul bones and handed them to the three women. Their eyes instantly lit up, and they cried out in amazement.
"Soul bones?!"
"That's right—and they're all twenty-thousand-year soul bones!" Dai Weisi said, and began distributing them. First was his main wife, Zhu Zhuyun.
"Zhuyun, this 20,000-year Nether Spirit Wisdom Skull is for you. It should enhance your mental strength."
Zhu Zhuyun accepted the soul bone without hesitation and smiled. "Hehe, thank you, Dai Weisi! You're so good to me!"
She gave Dai Weisi a big bear hug, then planted a heavy kiss on his cheek, leaving behind a faint hickey.
Dai Weisi playfully pinched her nose and chuckled, "Since your husband treats you so well, how are you planning to reward him?"
"Well…" Zhu Zhuyun suddenly blushed and lowered her head shyly. "Tonight… I'll let you do whatever you want with me."
"Oh? Anything I want?"
Seeing Dai Weisi's mischievous grin, Zhu Zhuyun instantly realized what he was thinking. But still, with a bashful nod, she agreed.
"Hehe, since you've said that, I won't hold back with your two clones either. Three main wives—just thinking about it makes me happy!"
"Oh, you're terrible! Where did you even learn all these tricks?"
"I may not have eaten pork, but I've definitely seen pigs run," Dai Weisi chuckled. After all, in his previous life, he had watched countless 'films' and studied the works of many legendary masters.
"Alright, Zhuyun, go ahead and start absorbing your soul bone."
"Okay!"
Dai Weisi then took out the Wind-Chasing Left Leg Bone of Swift Strides and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing. "Zhuqing, this one's for you! It's a 30,000-year-old soul bone. Even though it's a limb bone, its age makes it no less valuable than your sister's head bone."
Zhu Zhuqing accepted the soul bone, her cheeks turning bright red. Summoning her courage, she kissed Dai Weisi lightly on the lips and whispered shyly, "Husband, I love you. Thank you!"
Hearing the goddess of his past life call him "husband," Dai Weisi couldn't help but smile warmly. His heart was filled with joy—it made everything feel worthwhile.
He gently ruffled Zhu Zhuqing's hair and said with a smile, "Alright, Zhuqing, go and absorb your soul bone now."
"Okay."
With her heart pounding, Zhu Zhuqing clutched the soul bone tightly. No one knew how much courage she had just summoned.
Looking down at the soul bone in her hands, she murmured to herself, I want to grow up faster… Once I'm grown, I'll be able to marry Brother Weis.
With that thought, she began the absorption process.
Finally, Dai Weisi took out the last soul bone—a Trunk Bone from a 20,000-year-old Giant Spirit Tree Demon—and handed it to Anna. "Nana, this is a trunk bone dropped by a 20,000-year-old Giant Spirit Tree Demon. Since it came from a plant-type soul beast, it's a perfect match for you. Go ahead and absorb it."
"Okay. Thank you, Brother," Anna replied. She didn't kiss Dai Weisi, but gave him a warm hug before starting her absorption. Meanwhile, Dai Weisi stood by to protect all three women during the process.
Two hours later, Zhu Zhuyun was the first to awaken. After absorbing the 20,000-year-old soul bone, her soul power had surged to Level 54. Her peach-colored eyes now glowed like blood-red gems.
An invisible pressure suddenly spread across the entire Crown Prince's residence. Zhu Zhuyun's aura soared in an instant!
"Could this be… a domain?" Dai Weisi exclaimed in awe. But could a 20,000-year soul bone really bestow a domain-type ability?
Just then, he unintentionally made eye contact with Zhu Zhuyun—and in that moment, it felt as though he had plunged into a frozen abyss. The icy chill seeped into his bones, making him tremble uncontrollably.
It was as if he had been thrown into a world of total darkness, surrounded only by cold, loneliness, and overwhelming fear...
Fortunately, Dai Weisi still retained a shred of clarity. He immediately summoned his martial soul.
"Sacred White Tiger!"
With his martial soul activated, a sense of safety returned to him.
"Zhuyun, is this the skill your soul bone granted you? Is it some kind of fear-inducing ability?"
Zhu Zhuyun nodded. "That's right. This skill is called Netherworld Space. It's similar to a domain, although it doesn't have the growth potential of a true domain."
"Inside the Netherworld Space, all my attributes increase by twenty percent. Enemies trapped within it feel like they've fallen into an endless abyss—immersed in boundless fear and darkness!"
(End of Chapter)