[Soft Bone Rabbit]
[First Spirit Skill: Waist Bow (Instantly enhances waist strength by 100%, increases flexibility by 50%. After reaching Soul Power Level 10, each additional level increases the enhancement effect of the Waist Bow by 1% when used.)]
[Second Spirit Skill: Gravity Control (Adjusts gravity levels.)]
[Third Spirit Skill: Instant Shift (Teleports within a five-meter radius.)]
Ye Wen smacked his lips thoughtfully. These three spirit skills were quite familiar, but thankfully Jiang Nannan's second skill wasn't the infamous "Charm" skill that Xiao Wu had chosen. Instead, it was Gravity Control—a versatile ability that could restrict enemies and enhance her own speed, which left Ye Wen feeling rather satisfied.
Looking at these three spirit rings, Ye Wen realized that Jiang Nannan hadn't opted for an extreme specialization build. Instead, she had chosen the more balanced route that most soul masters pursued.
Though this approach didn't reach the pinnacle in any one area, it allowed her to excel across many aspects as a well-rounded fighter.
After reviewing the limited number of Soft Bone Rabbit spirit skills, Ye Wen understood that Jiang Nannan didn't have many choices to begin with.
In the original timeline, although Xiao Wu was classified as a power-type soul master, the Soft Bone Rabbit's combat abilities weren't particularly strong. The optimal choice would've been to focus on agility attacks.
But alas, just as Tang San had misled the Blue Silver Grass, Xiao Wu had also led the Soft Bone Rabbit astray.
These fragile beings insisted on trying to play the role of power attackers.
Ye Wen reflected carefully. In the original story, every time Xiao Wu entered a battle that wasn't a complete stomp, she ended up getting beaten until Tang San unleashed his explosive potential.
*Tsk.* It was undeniable—Xiao Wu was nothing more than a tool rabbit.
Now, while Jiang Nannan's three spirit skills were decent, they didn't form a cohesive system. She could control, escape, or even engage in power attacks.
However, Ye Wen soon furrowed his brows. For a young woman to use her legs to clamp down on enemies—wasn't that practically handing out free benefits?
Though Xiao Wu's devastating Eight-Step Throwing techniques were powerful and violent, it seemed these moves hadn't been passed down.
The Waist Bow skill might seem unimpressive and was often criticized, but it was actually a solid overall enhancement-type skill. For soul masters with high physical flexibility, it was the best possible skill.
At this moment, Ye Wen shook his head. The Douluo Continent's combat system hadn't evolved much over ten thousand years—it remained fixated on maximizing the inherent spirit skills. If not for the invasion from the Sun Moon Continent, it would likely remain stagnant for another ten thousand years.
Creating one's own spirit skills was something beyond the reach of commoners like Jiang Nannan.
But Ye Wen couldn't care less about the so-called rules of Douluo now.
He planned to eventually teach Jiang Nannan the six techniques he had developed, which would compensate for her lack of combat versatility.
However, while the six techniques were excellent, they still lacked an absolutely devastating move.
Finally, Ye Wen stopped at the upper-right corner of the skill tree.
As the saying goes, even a cornered rabbit will bite. A desperate rabbit, in its final moments, could even kick an eagle to death.
**[Moon Kick (Unleashes all bodily strength in a self-sacrificial strike.)]**
This was a move that inflicted significant damage on both the enemy and the user. Since human strength was naturally self-restricted, fully unleashing it could result in minor injuries like sprains—or worse, permanent disability or death.
Ye Wen pondered deeply. If Jiang Nannan could fully master the "Rigid Form," the impact of such injuries could be minimized.
"It'll do."
Rabbit-type spirit beasts weren't inherently powerful; most of their abilities focused on acceleration and escape. The Soft Bone Rabbit was no exception. Though other spirit skills were available, Ye Wen believed that what Jiang Nannan needed most was a decisive, game-changing skill.
After all, Jiang Nannan surely didn't want to feel powerless again.
With Ye Wen's adjustments, the previously activated Invincible Golden Body dimmed, replaced by the fourth spirit skill: Moon Kick.
By this time, Jiang Nannan had completed the refinement of the artificial spirit ring. As the spirit ring slowly faded, her entire body glistened with sweat, leaving her looking utterly exhausted.
Ye Wen softly said, "Rest well for now."
Jiang Nannan weakly nodded. She truly had no strength left.
But Huo Yu'er's condition was far worse than Jiang Nannan's. Unlike the effects of the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju primarily focused on strengthening the physical body. For someone like Huo Yu'er, whose frailty stemmed from malnutrition, this immortal herb was the perfect fit.
Huo Yu'er's entire body was now covered in a faint layer of white fuzz. Her face contorted in agony as she lay sprawled on the ground. Her once slender arms and legs had swollen to twice their original size, making her look like a bloated corpse soaked in water.
This brutal physical transformation was undoubtedly excruciating, yet Huo Yu'er bore it silently without uttering a single sound.
Ye Wen looked at Huo Yu'er with a hint of pity.
The only reason such a young girl could endure such pain without crying out was because her inner resolve and emotional scars ran far deeper than her physical suffering.
A faint smile curled at the corner of Ye Wen's lips.
Among the various series of Douluo, the ones Ye Wen found most repulsive were undoubtedly the White Tiger Dai Clan and Xu Sanshi's Xuanming Sect.
In his original timeline, Ye Wen had already wiped out the Dai Clan. Now, he had no intention of showing mercy.
"Repay hatred with kindness? How then do you repay kindness? Repay hatred with justice, and repay kindness with kindness."
To try and tame Huo Yu'er into forgetting her mother's hatred and becoming some kind of saintly figure—sorry, Ye Wen wasn't capable of that.
Moreover, Ye Wen's plans for Huo Yu'er involved her becoming the sole empress of the Douluo Continent. How could he allow remnants of the old era to persist?
"Grow stronger quickly, Little Yu'er," Ye Wen said with anticipation.
By this time, Jiang Nannan had recovered from her exhaustion and walked over to Ye Wen, concern etched on her face as she looked at Huo Yu'er.
"Master, is Yu'er really going to be okay?"
Ye Wen calmly nodded, then turned to Jiang Nannan.
"Not bad. Your soul power has increased by seven levels, bringing you to Level 45. While I considered having you consume the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju to strengthen your body, I think it's better for you to stabilize for a while. Once you reach Level 50, I'll let you take it."
"I'll follow Master's arrangements completely," Jiang Nannan said with a faint smile.
At this moment, Huo Yu'er's expression relaxed slightly. Her previously swollen arms and legs began to return to their normal size at a visible rate.
As the last traces of white fuzz disappeared from her face, Huo Yuer opened her eyes.
Her once azure-blue eyes had now turned completely golden.
Ye Wen raised an eyebrow. "Golden Awakening?"
But he quickly dismissed the thought, as there was no sign of a secondary awakening of her innate spirit.
Sensing Ye Wen's gaze, the shy Huo Yu'er hurriedly stood up.
However, she soon noticed something unusual. Her strength had increased dramatically, and in her excitement, she accidentally stumbled and nearly fell.
Ye Wen gently reassured her, "Don't rush. This is the effect of the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju enhancing your body. You just need to adjust to it gradually."
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