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--- Chapter 78 ---
Han Yuan was in a good mood.
Han Yue and others could see it on his face.
No, they could feel it because his face was radiating with light!
"What's the matter, Xiao Yuan?" Liu Erlong couldn't help but ask. "You look happier for some reason. Was the bath that good?"
Han Yuan glanced at Liu Erlong and hummed happily, "Well, something like that. I can't wait to reach the academy and check something."
'Hehehe, I can't wait to check my new cheat!'
Of course, Han Yuan wasn't stupid enough to share this news with them, not because he couldn't trust them, but because the higher dimensional beings of this world don't respect privacy very much.
If those "greedy" beings caught the news of the Sky Poison Pearl, White Tiger's Lightning Degree, and Sage Spirit Immortal Legacy, they would chase Han Yuan to the end of the world.
Han Yuan knew the God of Destruction was still monitoring him because they were more allies than friends now. The only thing preventing this Godking from making a move is because they are Asura Hater, and he favored Han Yuan's potential.
So, Han Yuan planned to create something similar to "Soul Mark" with the Sage Spirit Immortal Legacy to prevent higher dimensional beings from manipulating people close to him.
"Owh..." Liu Erlong and others were speechless by Han Yuan's reply but decided not to say anything about it.
Since it was Han Yuan's secret, they didn't even bother to know despite the morbid curiosity in their hearts.
After that, they continued their journey to Dao Academy, which took a few hours.
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Once they arrived at the Desolate Mountain, Han Yuan and others sighed in relief. Today was a crazy day.
Han Yuan clapped his hands to get everyone's attention, "Okay, everyone, you can rest at the guest houses near the blue silver field. We will meet again in the morning."
"And remember, what happened today is a secret!"
"Understood!" 7x.
Han Yuan nodded and added, "Senior Dugu, Dean, stay. I need you for something."
"Well, go and take a rest."
Han Yue glanced at Liu Erlong before marching to Han Yuan's side and kissing his cheek, "Good night, Xiao Yuan~!"
Then, she left with jumpy steps and seemed pleased by her actions.
The other girls and women in the group were tempted to do the same and decided to entertain their desire. With that, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ye Xuelan also gave Han Yuan a goodnight kiss.
"Good night, Xiao Yuan~!" 3x.
Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ye Xuelan blushed and hurriedly ran away to the guest houses. They were embarrassed by what they had done.
Han Yuan was stunned on the spot, not knowing how to react, and finally sighed, "Am I becoming Harem Protagonist? Well, the kisses weren't too bad."
Meanwhile, Liu Erlong smiled faintly when the girls kissed Han Yuan. Even then, she was surprised when Ye Xuelan also joined in. Well, well, well, it seemed she wasn't the only old cow who liked to eat young grass in their little group.
"Hehe, as expected of Young Master!" Dugu Bo and Dugu Xin grinned at Han Yuan, even giving him a thumbs up.
Han Yuan's mouth twitched, "Stop with that annoying expression. Uncle Xin, go and take a rest!"
"Yes, yes, I'll go to sleep." Dugu Xin swaggered away, feeling he'd have a good dream tonight. He imagined himself carrying his grandchildren left and right.
Han Yuan pouted, "Hmph."
"Haha, don't be mind, Young Master." Dugu Bo laughed softly. "You're blessed with so many beautiful women on your side."
"I just hope you can treat Yanyan well."
"Well, we should let things flow naturally, Senior." Han Yuan replied with a helpless smile.
"Hahaha, you're right." Dugu Bo wasn't disappointed by Han Yuan's reply but was amused because the boy didn't outright reject him. "You're still young, after all, Young Master."
Liu Erlong hummed, "So, why are we here?"
Han Yuan took the 100,000-year-old spirit bone from the Dragon-Blooded Crimson Pangolin, "Because of this. I want you to absorb this hot potato before anyone can catch the news about it."
"I planned to let you absorb it after you absorbed the spirit ring, but as you know, the situation wasn't really favorable."
"Hmm, thank you, Xiao Yuan~!" Liu Erlong suddenly pulled Han Yuan into her embrace but failed to kiss him this time. She pouted and picked the spirit bone instead.
"Senior Dugu, protect the perimeter." Han Yuan snorted at Liu Erlong's attempt. She might catch him off guard the first time, but he becomes vigilant after that. "Although the academy is safe, we couldn't lower our guard."
"Okay, leave it to me." Dugu Bo patted his chest.
Han Yuan smiled at them and continued, "At the same time, I also wanted to absorb my fourth spirit ring."
A bit of Liu Erlong's silliness returned as she questioned, "What, but didn't you say you need a specific lightning-attributed plant spirit beast for your Purple Silver Grass? Where did you get a spirit ring all of a sudden?"
"Yeah." Dugu Bo also wondered about that.
Han Yuan invoked the Thunder God's Mark on his forehead and pointed at it casually, "From this!"
"Huh, what is that?" Liu Erlong and Dugu Bo curiously stared at the silver thunderbolt mark between Han Yuan's eyebrows and suddenly felt a zap in their souls.
Han Yua chuckled, "Don't look at it for too long. This mark is related to a God, Thunder God."
"I've gained the favor of someone and received the trials to become a new Thunder God."
"In return, I obtained this." He showed them a purple gem made of divine power. "This is the God-Bestowed Spirit Ring, which can be crushed and then produce a spirit ring that matches with one's martial soul."
"According to my slight observation, the compatibility between the God-Bestowed Spirit Ring and one's martial soul could be up to 300%, a staggering number, because the divine essence within it allowed the martial soul's origin to become stronger by looking for flaws to repair."
"It's like all-purpose puzzle pieces that can fit all!"
He sighed, "Unfortunately, this one is only suitable for me, Thunder God's Inheritor."
"Wait, wait a second, Young Master! Are you really saying you met a god and even can become one after completing the trials??" Dugu Bo was shocked to the core.
"What else?" Han Yuan was rather nonchalant about it.
Strictly speaking, the Thunder God, being 1st Class God, barely met Han Yuan's standard. If the God of Destruction hadn't revealed to Han Yuan that he could give the Flower Goddess and Moon Goddess's divine trials to Ye Xuelan, Ye Lingling, and Han Yue, he wouldn't have agreed immediately.
At least Thunder God's seat has the potential to become a Godking in his hand.
"This, this..." Dugu Bo doesn't know what to say anymore. His perception of this world turned upside down again.
"Amazing..." On the other hand, Liu Erlong licked her lips hungrily. She was amazed enough by Han Yuan's talent and feat so far, but now? He even has a chance to become the legendary god!
Why settle for less when she could get a future god?
Liu Erlong didn't know that her perception had become skewed due to her inner struggle, blackening her desire to be ten, if not hundreds, times stronger than before.
She has suppressed her feelings for too long.
She was bound to crash out.
"Huff, okay. I will protect Young Master and Dean. Please be assured that no one will disturb you from absorbing the God-Bestowed Spirit Ring and spirit bone!" Dugu Bo said seriously. Even then, his heart couldn't help but beat rapidly.
He was excited.
He was excited for Han Yuan.
However, what he was excited about the most was for his granddaughter to form a relationship with Han Yuan!
Since Han Yuan has revealed this shocking information, it means he trusts them.
Even though Dugu Bo had only known Han Yuan for slightly over a month, he knew this boy who treated people around him generously. With such a personality, he was more than willing to bring Dugu Yan to the legendary divine realm.
Han Yuan gave Liu Erlong a calm look, "Let's start."
"Mm!" Liu Erlong nodded and sat on the ground, absorbing the Burning Earth Arm Bone.
Han Yuan also sat down and crushed the purple gem in his hand, "Here we go~!"