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--- Chapter 130 ---
The Soul Contract ritual didn't take long.
After all, Ghost Tiger's Spirit Soul was not like Monster-Eyed Tree King or Heavenly Horned Ant. While Han Yuan can trace this Ghost Tiger's origin back to the Dark Devilgod Tiger, it is infinitely weaker.
But that's where the magic of Spirit Soul performs its wonders.
Soul Contract works both ways.
While the current Ghost Tiger's Spirit Soul would build a good foundation and become a partner for Zhu Zhuqing, the 'immortal pill' inside her will help the tiger to return to its ancestry.
Who knows, the Ghost Tiger might evolve into the Scorpion Tiger or even the Dark Devil God Tiger.
Ultimately, it depends on their efforts and luck.
'I believe you can do it, Zhuqing.' Han Yuan smiled in his heart.
Zhu Zhuqing's talent is much, much, much better than OG's timeline, and she also had Han Yuan's help. So, this cat girl was bound to be more than the 2nd Class God - Goddess of Speed!
Even Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu were bound to be much more than their original God's positions.
Nine-Colored Goddess?
Shura Sword's Sheath?
Fucking Trash!!!
Han Yuan knew these girls could do more than that.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing was amazed by the wonder of Soul Contract.
She summoned her Spirit Soul, watching the chibi Ghost Tiger standing on her palm and nuzzling her chin. It tickled her a bit, but what amazed her was the fact she could understand the spirit beast's thoughts.
No, it should be her partner's thoughts. To think two different races can understand each other this thoroughly.
On top of that, Zhu Zhuqing also gained a spirit skill from her Spirit Soul, and it's much easier to use than her first spirit skill because there is no resentment in her spirit ring. Everything just flowed like a river to a vast ocean.
While this new spirit skill wasn't an attack skill, it enhanced her attribute tremendously.
"How do you feel?" Han Yuan asked with a smile.
Zhu Zhuqing replied calmly, "Strong."
"Is that so?" Han Yuan was amused. "Do you want to see how strong you have become, Zhuqing?"
"Let's have a short spar..."
Thus, Han Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing quickly moved to a flat area near the waterfall.
Ah Yin, being the referee, stood between them, "3, 2, 1, go!"
Zhu Zhuqing's body moved as she possessed her evolved martial soul, Netherworld Beast. Her black hair immediately gained a purple tint, her fingers became sharp claws, and her eyes became amethyst-like gem again.
"2nd Spirit Skill: Ghost Transformation!"
Zhu Zhuqing disappeared from Han Yuan's sights. She had merged with the surroundings before appearing from Han Yuan's shadow and swiping her claws at him.
Her claws gleamed with extreme dark energy, appearing very eerie and sharp.
"1st Spirit Skill: Netherworld Strikes!"
Han Yuan turned around casually, dodging Zhu Zhuqing's attack. He gave her a playful look, "Really, backstab at the start?"
"I don't know you're such a naughty girl, Zhuqing~!"
"I..." Zhu Zhuqing blushed slightly, retreating a few meters away from Han Yuan.
At first, Zhu Zhuqing planned a surprise attack. Yet, she didn't expect Han Yuan's senses to be so sharp.
Even an attack from his shadow can't catch him.
Zhu Zhuqing breathed in, "Let's do this."
She started running.
Her movement speed is much faster than before. Then, she left several afterimages.
"Impressive! This girl could reach the speed of Spirit Ancestor despite being only level 29 Spirit Grandmaster." Ah Yin commented on the side, her eyes gleamed in awe.
"Unfortunately, speed is one of many things that the spiritual master wasn't afraid of."
Han Yuan's spiritual sense is strong. It reflected on his spiritual realm and immense spiritual power reserve, so while Zhu Zhuqing had created many afterimages, they were nothing but faster images in his eyes.
Han Yuan's eyes could easily spot Zhu Zhuqing's true self, but he decided to play along as they were doing this to test Zhu Zhuqing's new strength.
He tested Zhu Zhuqing's physical prowess thoroughly. He found that not only was the catgirl's body better than most Spirit Elders in the academy, but her reaction speed and spatial awareness were also abnormal.
She's also nimble, dodging Han Yuan's casual strikes with her cat-like strong instinct as if she had built-in danger senses beyond 'common' senses.
Yes, this instinct reminded Han Yuan of a certain Saiyan.
Of course, Zhu Zhuqing wasn't at that level yet. She was clumsy and still moved her body forcibly. She wasn't all-natural yet. But this highlighted her emerging talent.
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[Name: Zhu Zhuqing]
[Race: Human]
[Age: 10]
[Martial Soul: Netherworld Beast (2+)]
[Cultivation: Level 29 (Spirit Grandmaster Ream)]
[Battle Prowess: Level 39 (Peak Spirit Elder Realm)]
[Spirit Bone: None]
[Spirit Soul: 2,000-year-old Ghost Tiger (Mutated)]
[Description: Zhu Zhuqing is a pitiful "cat" girl who wishes to break away from her family's affair and fate, but thankfully, someone finally adopted her. Sir, please give her the "home" she deserves!]
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[Netherworld Beast]
[The evolution of Hell Spirit Cat, which returned to its ancestry based on the darkness lineage. This martial soul possessed two ultimate attributes, one being darkness and the other being speed. However, it has a hidden potential that has yet to be untapped. Perhaps, one day, the Netherworld Monarch will return to this world]
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Zhu Zhuqing breathed heavily on the ground, exhausted.
She stared at the rocky ground solemnly and thought. 'I couldn't land a hit on the Headmaster! I know the gap between us is massive, but this is something else!'
Zhu Zhuqing wasn't dumb. Han Yuan's strength is monstrous, which he already displayed by defeating those dogs from her older sister with his self-created skill.
Even then, Zhu Zhuqing felt she couldn't chase him.
She couldn't fully describe the gap between her and Han Yuan.
Although Han Yuan held back from matching her, Zhu Zhuqing felt a chasm between them. And this chasm is infinitely vast.
Zhu Zhuqing clenched her hand, 'Fine! Since I know I can't chase you, I will use you as my goal...'
After all, Zhu Zhuqing has promised to pay Han Yuan back.
Han Yuan wasn't stingy with his praise, "Not bad, Zhuqing. You definitely have the potential to become a Title Douluo."
"R-Really?" Zhu Zhuqing's heart stirred.
"Mm," Han Yuan nodded. "While you're not the best student I had, you can still train yourself."
"As long as you honed your skills, no one can challenge your speed on the same level, excluding me."
"And trust me, you're fast."
Zhu Zhuqing calmed her excitement and asked, "Then, who is your best student, Headmaster?"
Han Yuan cringed and pointed, "Uh, let's drop the Headmaster first. It's awkward to be called that by someone my age."
"Just call me by name."
"Understand?"
"Then, Han Yuan?" Zhu Zhuqing replied softly.
"Yes, that's it!" Han Yuan nodded in satisfaction.
"Anyway, my best student is a brat named Du Buzi. He is, how should I put it, Unique."
"Even without consuming immortal pills, his potential is already much better than you who consumed one."
"But, of course, I gave him one."
"This..." Zhu Zhuqing was confused. "What is so unique about this person?"
Han Yuan flicked Zhu Zhuqing's forehead, "Well, let's just say that heaven bless him."
"You will know about it sooner or later, but I will leave it a secret because you can start communicating with other students shortly."
"You can find out about it yourself."
Zhu Zhuqing pouted slightly, 'That's no different than saying nothing.'
Meanwhile, Ah Yin raised her eyebrows upon hearing Han Yuan's words and asked, "Xiao Yuan, are you saying they will return soon?"
"No, I said shortly." Han Yuan shook his head.
"XIAO YUAN, I'M BACK~!!" A shout echoed from the sky.