After lunch, Zhao Wuji struggled to get up, limping as he led the group toward the Star Dou Forest.
Dai Mubai and Oscar couldn't help but exchange exaggerated looks.
— "How many times did Zhao Laoshi go at it last night to end up like this?"
Zhao Wuji couldn't defend himself. How could he explain that after experiencing childbirth pains, he had a diarrhea episode that aggravated his hemorrhoids? He couldn't say that!
Still, how did his hemorrhoids flare up again?
After walking for several kilometers, Zhao Wuji still hadn't figured out that the culprit was Zhuge Lan. Only when Zhuge Lan felt it was safe did he pull out a robe, put it on, and cancel his soul bone skill Close Yet Far.
Suddenly, everyone's eyes turned to Zhuge Lan at the back of the group.
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Zhao Wuji slapped his forehead. "Wait a minute! How did you get in the group? I didn't even notice you!"
Zhu Zhuqing quickly flashed over and grabbed Zhuge Lan's arm, a hint of panic on her usually cold face.
— How could she have ignored Zhuge Lan for so long? That wasn't right!
Even Tang San, with his two lifetimes of experience, realized something was off.
"Is this some kind of special soul skill?" Tang San guessed. "Otherwise, we couldn't all have collectively forgotten or ignored you, right?"
Zhuge Lan gave a thumbs-up. Tang San might not be that impressive, but his brain worked well.
"That's right, it's a special soul bone skill," Zhuge Lan admitted. "You saw how chaotic it got last night, so I had to hide."
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No way! So it really was him who caused all that chaos!
"So it was you!!!" Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth. "I heard that 90% of the town was affected. How did you manage that?!"
Zhuge Lan chuckled and shrugged the blame. "It's like that soul ring—it was left by an ancestor. I don't know the exact age, but it's at least 100,000 years old."
A soul bone skill from a soul bone that's at least 100,000 years old? That made sense now.
But still…
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Even Zhao Wuji was envious! What kind of family has so many great treasures?
"At least give me a heads-up next time!" Ma Hongjun complained. "My legs are still wobbly."
Zhuge Lan laughed but didn't bother responding.
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Ma Hongjun's face fell—this was too much! He was the victim here!
Even though Zhuge Lan had warned them last night, he hadn't explained the consequences clearly. If he had, Ma Hongjun would have listened!
"Fatty!" Ning Rongrong said, defending Zhuge Lan. "Zhuge told us not to go outside last night. You're the one who couldn't resist and walked right into it!"
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Realizing he was in the wrong, Ma Hongjun fell silent.
"Actually, I have another soul bone," Zhuge Lan said slowly. "Its soul bone skill is for healing and should help with your situation. Want to give it a try?"
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Everyone winced. Even Zhao Wuji, a Soul Saint, didn't have a single soul bone, yet Zhuge Lan already had three? And possibly more? Was he showing off?
"Zhuge," Zhao Wuji said meaningfully, "sometimes, it's better not to be too flashy. It can invite trouble. Many teams have become mortal enemies over a soul bone dropped by a hunted soul beast."
"It's better to stay low-key until you're strong enough."
Zhao Wuji was sincerely advising him, and Zhuge Lan nodded in agreement. "I know. I trust all of you, though."
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With just one sentence, Zhuge Lan collected thousands of emotion points and earned everyone's heartfelt appreciation.
"As long as you understand," Zhao Wuji said, then asked, "So, this healing soul bone—it's not another ancestral relic, is it?"
He was wary now.
"No, it's not," Zhuge Lan sighed. "This one is just 50,000 years old. I accidentally absorbed it while playing in the family's storage room as a kid."
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Do you even hear yourself? You're acting like a 50,000-year-old soul bone is something to be pitied! Please stop showing off!
Zhao Wuji was speechless. He had just casually asked...
"Well then," Ma Hongjun eagerly interrupted, "heal me! My legs are too weak to keep up!"
Zhao Wuji frowned but didn't argue with his student. Zhuge Lan didn't refuse either—he had a feeling this Holy Light Blessing soul bone skill had a hidden trap. He just didn't know what kind of trap it was.
"Ready?" Zhuge Lan asked.
"Yeah."
"Everyone else, maybe step back a bit?"
The group: "!!!"
They quickly scattered.
Ma Hongjun: Σ(っQДQ;)っ
Wait a minute! Why are you telling everyone to step back? Are you sure this soul bone skill is safe?
Before Ma Hongjun could say anything, Zhuge Lan's left hand glowed with a pure white light, forming a radiant, holy left arm bone. He activated the soul bone skill.
"I bless you!"
He waved his hand, and the holy light shot into Ma Hongjun's body.
Visibly, Ma Hongjun's pale face became rosy, and his dark circles from staying up late vanished.
It looked like the skill was genuinely healing and very powerful too. Zhao Wuji started to relax and was about to speak when—
"Ahh—"
"Ohhh—"
Ma Hongjun let out a long moan, his face showing intense pleasure. His head tilted back, and he shivered slightly.
Dai Mubai's brow twitched—this was exactly how Ma Hongjun looked every time he "released" himself.
Everyone silently stared at Zhuge Lan.
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And you said this was a serious healing skill?
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Zhuge Lan couldn't hold back a laugh.
It did heal, but it was a cursed kind of healing! While restoring life force, it also made the recipient... reach a peak of physiological pleasure? The system was really playing with him!
As the awkwardness thickened, Ma Hongjun snapped back to his senses, realizing what had just happened.
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He was utterly humiliated! With a tearful look, he shot a glare at Zhuge Lan and then ran off at full speed.
—He couldn't stay here any longer!
"Hey! Don't run off! We're near the Star Dou Forest!" Zhao Wuji shouted after him. "Zhuge, go after him!"
Zhuge Lan shrugged, waved his hand, and signaled for the others to follow. As he thought about Ma Hongjun's earlier behavior, a realization hit him.
Back when he was still in his previous life, during those last few seconds of release, his mind would go completely blank. He couldn't even follow through on his promise to "finish outside."
Wait a minute!
Zhuge Lan's eyes widened in realization.
He had discovered the true use of Holy Light Blessing!
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